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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

We go beyond the headlines into the important stories that matter to us locally.
Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Tuesday, December 6, 201612/06/2016

Challenge into Change Writing Contest

Amanda Korman, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at The Women’s Initiative, talks with Les Sinclair about the writing contest honoring women’s voices with the “Challenge into Change” writing contest.

Tuesday, December 6, 201612/06/2016

Tailgate and Donate blood drive is Sunday

Lee Silver, Founder of the Silver Lining Blood Drive, talks with Les Sinclair about the event and how you can get involved with the Dec. 11th Tailgate and Donate blood drive event.

Tuesday, December 6, 201612/06/2016

How to become a Master Naturalist

Ida Swnsen talks with Les Sinclair about becoming a Rivanna Master Naturalist in 2017. Basic Training Class is now accepting applications. Application forms and more info available at www.vmn-rivanna.org. Info sessions at Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building at 7 PM Dec 6 and Dec 13 and also at 2 PM Saturday, January 7.

Tuesday, December 6, 201612/06/2016

City Councilor Kathy Galvin Charlottesville

City Council-person Kathy Galvin, talks with Les Sinclair about Monday’s meeting where fellow councilor Wes Bellamy and the council procedures were discussed.

Monday, December 5, 201612/05/2016

Shop To Stop Hunger

Event is December 8th at Barracks Road Kroger.

Monday, December 5, 201612/05/2016

Holidays and Winter Can Be Tough for Seniors Living Alone

Peter Thompson, CEO of The Senior Center, and Tricia Suszynski, Supervisor of Adult Protective Services for Albemarle County Dept. of Social Services, discuss social isolation for seniors with Les Sinclair.

Friday, December 2, 201612/02/2016

Tom Powell, Founder of Toy Lift

Les Sinclair is joined by Tom Powell, the Founder of the Toy Lift, to talk about why he began the event 29 years ago.

Friday, December 2, 201612/02/2016

The Toy Lift

Dave Fafara, President of the Toy Lift, joins Les Sinclair to talk about the event and how to participate.

Thursday, December 1, 201612/01/2016

Real Estate Matters Right Now

Michael Guthrie, CEO of Roy Wheeler Realty, chats with Les Sinclair about how national real estate numbers translate to our locality and what might become of interest rates in the coming days.

Thursday, December 1, 201612/01/2016

40th Anniversary of Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department

Dennis Hahn, The Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department 3055 Berkmar Drive, will be having an Open House on December 3, 2016 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm to celebrate their 40th Anniversary and Housing Ceremony for the new Ladder Truck.

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