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Breakfast With Barry Lee
Hosted by Barry Lee · EN
Dishing out daily doses of positivity and humor, with stories that are always served "sunny-side-up"
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637: Winchester's First Walk For Alopecia
Yesterday00:15:04Tap to summarizeAlopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disease which causes unpredictable, often sudden and severe hair loss. The disease has no cure and affects millions of Americans, including people in the local community. Joining Barry this week is Vanessa Martin, Lead Volunteer Coordinator for Winchester's first Walk For Alopecia on September 26th. www.naaf.org/walk
Transcribe →636: I Apologize Too Much ... Sorry
1w ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeOn this episode Barry opens up about the problem he has with over-apologizing. But it's not just people he's apologizing too ... from insects, to plants, to glass bottles ... it's hard to explain ... just tune in.
Transcribe →635: Tony LaRosa - Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce
2w ago00:17:55Tap to summarizeJoining Barry this week is Tony LaRosa, the Founder and Managing Director of the Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce. The nonprofit has members representing all six continents with a focus on commercial space. www.interplanetarychamber.com Tony is also the Director of Aviation at Shenandoah University and talks about the newly created 'Certificate of Air Traffic Control' program.
Transcribe →634: The #1 Appetite Suppressant When Dining Out / Local Independence Day Celebrations
3w ago00:07:02Tap to summarizeThis week, Barry shares another in his ongoing ponderings of "Why Is It?" His monologue revolves around the number one thing that will kill his appetite when dining out at a restaurant. Plus ... a review of the local 250th/4th of July celebrations going on in the Winchester / Frederick County area ... and ... A 'Christmas In July' film fundraiser on July 13th to benefit the 2026 Chain of Checks campaign.
Transcribe →633: "Maggie's Journal", Valerie Smith's Musical Tribute To Her Great-Grandmother
4w ago00:11:23Tap to summarizeBarry's guest on this episode is Larry Weiss, the Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation. Larry shares the exciting news that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Valerie Smith is bringing her acoustic band to the Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School on 8/1 and 8/2 for the 'live' stage debut of her groundbreaking musical narrative, "Maggie's Journal". Maggie is Valerie's great-grandmother and the songs are drawn directly from Maggie's 19th century journal. The performances are a fundraiser to provide new seating and carpeting in the Patsy Cline Theater. Info: www.winchestereducationfoundation.org Tickets: www.thevaleriesmith.com
Transcribe →632: Celebrating the VA 250th and Historic Rt. 11 Drive-In 70th
Jun 1500:24:37Tap to summarizeLocal history takes the spotlight on the week's show. Becky Ebert with the Winchester Frederick County VA 250 highlights upcoming events that tie in local history to America's 250th birthday (www.visitwinchesterva.com) Ron Graham invites the community to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Historic Route 11 Drive-In, Saturday, June 20th in Stephens City. (www.route11drivein.com)
Transcribe →631: Revolutionary War Period Tours in Winchester, VA
Jun 800:17:25Tap to summarizeJoining Barry this week is 'Tim Y The History Guy' (Tim Youmans) who has developed 3 Revolutionary War Period guided and self-guided tours in Winchester, VA, as part of the Winchester-Frederick County VA250 celebration. The tours focus on Rev War figures and structures. www.visitwinchesterva.com
Transcribe →630: The Godfrey Miller Center for Seniors and The Child Safe Center
Jun 100:15:50Tap to summarizeA double feature this week on the show: 1- The Godfrey Miller Center in Winchester is celebrating 50 years of programs and services for older adults. Anna Lehman, Program Coordinator shares the center's history and upcoming events. (www.godfreymillercenter.org) 2-The ChildSafe Center in Winchester has expanded and improved their healing spaces for children. Executive Director Kelly Bober invites the community to their 'open house' on June 10th (www.childsafecenter.com)
Transcribe →629: Sharon Virts - Award Winning Historical Fiction Author
May 2500:17:58Tap to summarizeWith our nation's 250th anniversary right around the corner, bestselling historical fiction author Sharon Virts from Leesburg has a new book series ("Fields Of Honor") available that focuses on the second generation after the American Revolution. Sharon talks about her love of blending historical research with psychological suspense and immersive storytelling. www.sharonvirts.com
Transcribe →628: James Wood Class of 1976 and the Flutterby Fairy Festival
May 1800:18:54Tap to summarizeTwo 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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