582: Vintage Baseball & July 4th In Middletown and Another 'What Are The Odds' Story.
Release Date: 06/23/2025
582: Vintage Baseball & July 4th In Middletown and Another 'What Are The Odds' Story.
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV joins Barry on the show this week to invite everyone to the town for a Vintage Baseball Game (1864 rules) on 6/29, and the huge 4th of July Celebration on 7/4. Food and craft vendors, live music, skydivers, parade and BIG fireworks are part of the party! Also on this episode, Barry's friend Terry Cornwell shares a true 'what are the odds' story that sort of makes you shake your head.
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581: A Lost Party Balloon Finds A 'Meant-To-Be' Home
Breakfast With Barry Lee
This week, Barry's daughter Brooke joins him to reminisce about a spring day in 2024 when a 'lost' party balloon found it's way to their woods. The message on the balloon left them both with the question: "What are the odds?"
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580: The Angel Trust: Assisting Cancer Patients In Need
Breakfast With Barry Lee
This week, all the talk is about an anonymous angel, who upon diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, was given months to live. After nearly 10 years of treatments and a miraculous recovery, she created The Angel Trust to assist cancer patients undergoing treatment with emergency help with things like their mortgage, car repairs or utility bills. Barry's guest to tell the 'angel's' story is Jenny Grooms, Executive Director of Valley Health Foundations. (look for Angel Trust)
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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". ()
info_outlineMiddletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV joins Barry on the show this week to invite everyone to the town for a Vintage Baseball Game (1864 rules) on 6/29, and the huge 4th of July Celebration on 7/4. Food and craft vendors, live music, skydivers, parade and BIG fireworks are part of the party!
Also on this episode, Barry's friend Terry Cornwell shares a true 'what are the odds' story that sort of makes you shake your head.