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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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633: "Maggie's Journal", Valerie Smith's Musical Tribute To Her Great-Grandmother
5d 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
2w ago00:24:37Tap 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
3w ago00:17:25Tap 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
4w ago00:15:50Tap 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.
Transcribe →627: Enriching The Lives Of Adults With Disabilities Through Fishing
May 1100:16:24Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →626: Special Love, Inc ... For kids with cancer and their families
May 400:14:17Tap to summarizeA 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
Transcribe →625: DJ EmJaybeats: Positivity-Energy-Fun
Apr 2700:23:03Tap to summarizeJoining 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
Transcribe →624: Kiwanis Community Pancake Day & "I'm Just Me Movement"
Apr 2000:14:40Tap to summarizeThe 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". www.winvakiw.org www.imjustmemovement.org
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