563: The Coldest Night Of The Year - A Walk To End Homelessness
Release Date: 02/03/2025
579: The Gospel According To Aunt Louise
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On this episode Barry reflects on his move back to Virginia in 1977 and boarding with his Aunt Louise. Some of the 'life-lessons' he observed living under her roof for a year and a half are shared with love and humor.
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578: A Lunch Date At The Division of Motor Vehicles
Breakfast With Barry Lee
After nearly 39 years of marriage, Barry and his wife find their 'Real ID' on a lunch date at the DMV. The fun begins when the clerk, and some of the patrons give advice on fixing Barry's wayward hair for the picture!
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577: Singer / Songwriter Gary Carroll
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On this episode Barry reconnects with an old friend, Gary Carroll, a musician and songwriter who comes from a very musical family. Gary has a distant cousin who was a member of NSYNC and a songwriter on his father's side that wrote the song ..."By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea". Gary shares many personal stories including his inspiring comeback after a stroke in 2023. Follow Gary Carroll on Facebook, become a 'friend' and follow his new releases and performing schedule.
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576: Local Housing Summit and James Wood Class of 1975 Reunion
Breakfast With Barry Lee
A double feature on this week's episode: Amanda Whitson and Sandra Bloom of the Housing Coalition of Northern Shenandoah Valley discuss the 7th Annual Housing Summit: Economics of Housing, Escaping The Housing Trap. The free event is May 23rd, 8:30 to 2:30 at the Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown. The summit features guest speakers, a local growth panel, breakout sessions and breakfast and lunch (please register on The Housing Coalition of NSV Facebook page). On the second half of the show, Louise Garrett shares the info of the upcoming James Wood High School Class...
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575: Amy's Walk For Paws and the Letter Carrier Food Drive
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Amy McFarland was a community treasure who despite her medical issues and physical challenges, spread joy and a love for people and animals. Her dream was to one day open a shelter for homeless animals, but sadly, Amy passed away in July of 2023. Amy's mom, Mary McFarland, with the help of friends and community, is organizing a fundraiser walk for the Winchester Area SPCA to carry on Amy's legacy of love and kindness. Joining Mary on the interview are Minda McCabe and Stacy Leach. On the second half of the show, Jay Keffer reminds the community that Saturday, May 10th is the...
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574: Celebrating The Pink And Green With Sabra Veach and Silly Songs
Breakfast With Barry Lee
It's Apple Blossom Week and Barry celebrates a 'pink and green' podcast with Sabra Veach, a long-time fan, volunteer and Vice President with the Festival. Sabra shares her memories of marching in the parades with the Handley Band, her line-up of festival outfits (they're labeled) and her neighborhood tradition of sidewalk chalk art and portraits. Also on this festive episode, Barry pulls a couple of silly Apple Blossom songs out of his radio show archives: 'The Land Of Pink And Green' and 'I'll Be Feasting At Apple Blossom Time.'
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573: Pancake Day For Homeless Kids and Blue Ridge Singers Concerts
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Two special segments this week on the show: First, Rick Ours of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Robin Russell with Family Promise Northern Shenandoah Valley discuss the homeless situation with children in our area, and how the Kiwanis Community Pancake Day on 4/26 will raise funds for Family Promise. () The second segment features Jeff Alban, Artistic Director with Blue Ridge Singers, who will share the stories behind the group's spring concerts, "Anchored In Song". ()
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572: Concert For Hope And Unity
Breakfast With Barry Lee
For 200 years, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (including 'Ode To Joy') has offered a message around the world of the shared humanity of all people. On this episode, Barry interviews Jon Goldberg, Music Director/Conductor of the Main Street Chamber Orchestra. On April 26th at 4 p.m., the Orchestra will present a 'Concert For Hope And Unity' at the Johnson Williams Middle School in Berryville. Details: www.mainstreetchamberorchestra.org
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Jingles in my head; Stinkbugs in my house
Breakfast With Barry Lee
In this episode, Barry shares his concern about why his brain is replaying television jingles when he first wakes up. Also, he defines "March Madness" as the parade of insects marching into his house with the warmer weather.
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570: 700 Golf Balls For A Cause, and a 3 Day Deodorant Test
Breakfast With Barry Lee
This week on the show, Bill North and Tammy Stevenson of the Rotary Club of Frederick County stop by to chat about the club's 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop on May 9th at Sherando Park. 700 numbered golf balls, purchased at $25 each, will be dropped from 60 feet up, with the ball landing closest to the target being worth $1,500! Proceeds from the fundraiser will be awarded to the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum for free admissions for foster families. Also on the show, Barry tries out his new 'whole body, 72 hour deodorant' and asks for his wife's feedback.
info_outlineThis week, Barry and his guest, Robyn Miller of the Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter, invite listeners to 'walk in the shoes of their homeless guests'. 'The Coldest Night Of The Year' is a fundraising walk on 2/22 through Winchester to raise money to support the shelter's mission of providing a warm place to sleep and spend the day, as well as nourishment for the area's homeless.
Also on this episode, Barry announces the good news that the Chain of Checks campaign raised more than anticipated, and was able to provide 6 grants to local nonprofits. Since 1986, Chain of Checks has raised over $2 million!