615: Please Don't Call Me While You're Eating ... Thank You.
Release Date: 02/16/2026
628: James Wood Class of 1976 and the Flutterby Fairy Festival
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Two guests join Barry this week: Terry Stoehr with the James Wood Class of 1976 shares details of their upcoming 50th reunion and the detective work it took for the committee to locate classmates. Fairy Godmother Sharia Des Jardins invites all ages to the 5th Annual Flutterby Fairy Festival at Willow Grove Farm on June 6th. The magical event benefits the Evans Home For Children.
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627: Enriching The Lives Of Adults With Disabilities Through Fishing
Breakfast With Barry Lee
On May 7th, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation held a special day of fishing for adults with disabilities at the Winchester-Frederick Conservation Club. Local volunteer Steven Shafron coordinated the event with the Foundation and lined up the sponsors and volunteers that made it possible. Barry took his microphone to the lake and interviewed some of the volunteers and organizations that made it happen. www.castforkids.org
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626: Special Love, Inc ... For kids with cancer and their families
Breakfast With Barry Lee
A very 'special' guest joins Barry this week: Elena Jeannotte, Executive Director of 'Special Love, Inc.' shares how this nonprofit organization supports children with cancer and their families through free programs like Camp Fantastic, family getaways, emergency financial aid and scholarships. www.specialove.org
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625: DJ EmJaybeats: Positivity-Energy-Fun
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Joining Barry this week is Mark K. Kennerly, aka, DJ EmJaybeats. Mark and his brother Quaye (DJ UnieQ) grew up in Winchester and became professional DJ's that host dance parties for celebrities and live sets on TikTok with thousands of followers. Marks shares the story of how they evolved, plus talks about the 'All Access Dance Party' they're hosting on Friday, May 1st at the Backseat Events Center. www.djemjaybeats.com
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624: Kiwanis Community Pancake Day & "I'm Just Me Movement"
Breakfast With Barry Lee
The Winchester Kiwanis Club of Winchester, VA will be serving up tall stacks of pancakes and sausage at their Spring Community Pancake Day on Saturday, April 25th. The primary beneficiary is the "I'm Just Me Movement", supporting local youth and families. Joining Barry to share the story are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Executive Director of "I'm Just Me Movement".
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623: 99th Apple Blossom Festival & Blue Ridge Singers Concerts
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Two guests join Barry on this episode: Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival highlights the upcoming Festival, April 24th-May 3rd. www.thebloom.com Jeffrey Alban, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers chats about their Spring concert series: "The French-American Connection". www.blueridgesingers.org
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622: Wheels For Wellness & The Laurel Ridge Spring Follies
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Two special interviews on this week's show: 1- Traci Toth and Ann Lamanna from Wheels For Wellness talk about their elegant and fun 'Tablescapes' fundraiser on 4/19 that helps provide people with transportation to their medical appointments and treatments. () 2-John Owens, Director of the 46th Annual Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown invites the community to celebrate the 1990's with upbeat performances and comedy on 4/11 and 4/12 with fun pre-show activities and food (including free ice cream). ()
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621: Main Street Chamber Orchestra / Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar
Breakfast With Barry Lee
A double-feature this week on the show. Joining Barry are: 1- Jon Goldberg, Music Director & Conductor with the Main Street Chamber Orchestra talks about the 4/11 concert featuring 'Two Geniuses of Composition', John Williams and Beethoven. 2- John Lamanna with the Winchester-Frederick County Human Trafficking Task Force shares information about a free Regional Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar on 4/10 at Shenandoah University.
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620: Unmasking The Humorist - A Colonial Literary Mystery Solved!
Breakfast With Barry Lee
Who was the mystery writer that called himself 'The Humorist' and wrote the essays that appeared in the South Carolina Gazette in 1753 and 1754? Through Shenandoah County resident Dr. Brent L. Kendrick's research, this colonial literary mystery has been solved over 270 years later! Dr. Kendrick shares his journey in his new book, "Unmasking The Humorist - Alexander Gordon's Lost Essays of Colonial Charleston, South Carolina." Follow Dr. Kendrick's writings at: www.thewiredresearcher.com
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619: Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Truck Coming To Middletown
Breakfast With Barry Lee
As a part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, a national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country will be coming to Middletown's historic Wayside Inn on March 27th and 28th. Barry's guest to share the exciting news is the Mayor of Middletown, VA, Charles Harbaugh IV Facebook: Town of Middletown, VA
info_outlineOn the show this week, Barry poses another "Why Is It?" question: We all find it irritating to get phone calls during our meals, but just as irritating is when people call us while THEY'RE eating!