597: Chain of Checks - 40 Years, 2 Million Dollars
Release Date: 10/13/2025
608: A New Year ... Try Not To Get It Dirty
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On this episode Barry celebrates the arrival of 2026 with some fun observations about resolutions and old folklore good-luck traditions on how to start off a new year.
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607: Bringing In a New Year, In Old Town Winchester!
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On this episode, Barry celebrates the arrival of Christmas this week with some fun observations, and also sits down with Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to chat about New Year's Eve in Old Town Winchester. The Festival and City of Winchester will be hosting a 6-hour laser light show with music, street performers, and vendors up and down the Old Town Mall with the Apple Drop at midnight, and it's all free! Details at www.thebloom.com
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606: Re-gifting, Office Parties & the Hallmark Drinking Game
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On this episode Barry dives deeper into the Christmas season and spirit by passing along tips on re-gifting, office party etiquette, the Hallmark drinking game, and gifts for under zero cents. He also talks about hanging the outdoor lights with his adult daughter ... a tradition that dates back to when she was little.
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605: You're Not Alone Ministry
Breakfast With Barry Lee
From hurt, to help, to healing ... 'You're Not Alone Ministry' ... Support for Mental Health Challenges. Joining Barry on this episode are Alan Umstead, Sylvia Tarro and Dan Skoda who share their personal stories of how they helped start this ministry that provides support groups and resources for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.
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604: Blue Ridge Singers and Clarke County Community Band
Breakfast With Barry Lee
This week the Christmas spirit soars through song! Joining Barry on the show is Jeffrey Alban with the Blue Ridge Singers to invite all to their concert series, "The Very Best Time of Year" () Also stopping by is Dave Worthington with the Clarke County Community Band that will present three fun-filled Christmas concerts to benefit Chain of Checks ()
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603: Wrapping Up Cancer For Hope, plus...Turkey Talk
Breakfast With Barry Lee
It's the week of Thanksgiving and Barry shares his love of this special day, and ponders why mashed potatoes taste better on Thanksgiving Day. Joining Barry on the show is Michael Hummer, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and a cancer survivor. Michael talks about 'Wrapping Up Cancer For Hope' ... a gift wrapping fundraiser at Apple Blossom Mall (11/28 & 11/29, December 12th thru the 24th.
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602: Walking In A Winter Wonderland at Clearbrook Park
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Frederick County Parks and Rec celebrates 25 years of holiday magic with the opening of their "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" at Clearbrook Park on 11/28. Barry' guest on the show is Onna Keller, Program Supervisor with FCPRD who describes all the fun details and activities. For details and tickets, log on to (Half of the opening night proceeds on 11/28 will benefit the Chain of Checks charity campaign. Details at )
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601: "River Maid" - A Short Film Folktale" on the Shenandoah River
Breakfast With Barry Lee
What was that creature that emerged briefly from the Shenandoah River, and then disappeared? How could it be true? On this episode, filmmaker and co-owner of Mirandum Pictures, Colin J. Mason and Executive Producer Parson Brown join Barry to talk about their upcoming film, "River Maid - A Short Folk Tale".
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600: Adult Care Center Update & the WATTS Cheesin' For A Reason'
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Katie Devolites, Executive Director of the Adult Care Center of Northern Shenandoah Valley joins Barry on the first half of the show to talk about the upcoming move into the Center's new home on Amherst Street in Winchester! Katie also talks about the kickoff of their Capital Campaign and the services the Center provides to adults who are coping with physical or cognitive challenges. Also joining Barry this week is Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter) to chat about their 'Cheesin' for a reason' grilled cheese and tomato soup...
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599: Community Pancake Day and Mustaches For Kids
Breakfast With Barry Lee
A double-header on this week's show: Kiwanis Club of Winchester Community Pancake Day to support foster families through Froggy's Closet. Guests are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Kevin Brandriff, Executive Director of Families Reaching Out Group. Part 2 is 'Mustaches For Kids' (M4K) where men in Shenandoah County and beyond pledge to grow their best (or worst) facial hair creations to support Blue Ridge CASA For Children which provides trained volunteer advocates for children in foster care. Blue Ridge CASA CEO Angela Crawford is Barry's guest.
info_outlineOn this episode, Barry looks back on how the Chain of Checks charitable campaign got started in 1986, and some of the various milestones that occurred over 39 years in helping local nonprofit agencies.
In addition, Barry shares two powerful letters from children that he received during the 2006 campaign that speak to basic human needs and pure kindness.