On this episode, Amanda Whitson and Bill Whitson (Billy Sous Food Truck and Catering) stop by to share information about 'Food For The Fight', a fundraiser to fight breast cancer on 10/5 at the Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center. In addition to 'talks with a doc', there will be food trucks and a Bra Decorating Contest. On the second half, Kr…

On the first portion of this week's show Barry talks with Kyle Hayes about the 'Valleyhaven Furniture Bank', a nonprofit in Winchester that works with other local agencies to provide quality furnishings to those transitioning from adversity to stability. The organization's launch gala is October 5 at Horton's Nursery on Rt. 522. The second intervie…

On the first part of this episode, Barry is joined by Andrea Cosans (Executive Director-CCAP), Bishop B.J. Custer (Winchester Church of Latter Day Saints) and Shannon Atkinson-Ganoe (Assistant Communication Director (Winchester Church of Latter Day Saints) who share information about the September 26th 'Community Connect and Serve Volunteer Fair'. …

Joining Barry this week is Samantha Barber, Founder and President of "Reaching Out Now", a nonprofit that supports the valley's youth and empowers them to become individuals who contribute to their communities and achieve future aspirations. Samantha shares information about the upcoming 'Junior/Senior Planning Night' and the 'YES' (Youth Empowered…

This week Barry hosts a 'double feature': Ashley Ferguson with Frederick County Parks and Rec invites humans and canines to the Charity Dog Walk and Pool Pawty at Sherando Park on September 14th. Tina Stevens-Culbreath and Rodney Culbreath, founders of the "I'm Just Me Movement" share the good news of two grants the organization received to impact …

Two special interviews on this episode: 1) The Adult Care Center of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is in a desperate search for a new physical home. Katie Devolites, Executive Director, shares the story of how they have provided a day program for adults for 30 years, and what they need to continue providing services. 2) Matt Emswiler and Josh Price…

On this episode, Barry reconnects with a young listener that he met when she was 10 years old and waiting for a heart donor. This month Taylor White is celebrating her 15th anniversary with her 'new' heart! Also on this episode, Ron Sheckels talks about the 'Victory Upward Sports' program for kids K4 to 8th grade at the Victory Church campus on Mid…

On this episode, Barry sits down with 'Mr. Happy', Leonard Kraemer who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Leonard shares sweet stories of his 72 year marriage and raising 8 children, as well as his service to the U.S. Navy in World War II, and, trying out for the New York Yankees and becoming friends with Joe DiMaggio.…

This week Barry mentions the 'unmentionables' ... a salute to our underwear and some fun facts about our undies. Barry also shares some observations about the Olympic games that continue this week.Von Barry Lee

Barry is honored to have Jack Einstein join him on this week's show. Jack recently turned 100 and looks back on his life as a World War II veteran and shares memories of the Great Depression, how he met his wife, and how he is related to Albert Einstein. Jack's humor and spirit make for an enjoyable chat.…

Robyn Miller is the Executive Director of WATTS, Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter, and she joins Barry on the show this week to talk about their 'cooling center'. Montague Avenue United Methodist Church in Winchester provides relief from the heat and snacks for the area homeless, or anyone seeking comfort. www.watts-homelessshelter.org…

Joining Barry this week is Ali Gallagher, Outreach and Training Manager with Blue Ridge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). Ali is inviting volunteers to join this non-profit that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children, serving as the voice for these children in court proceedings and helping to ensure they are placed…

Since 1986, the Sinclair Health Clinic has been providing the uninsured and low-income citizens with excellent health care. On this episode, Dr. Mercedes Abbett, Executive Director, and Jennifer Hall, Director of Community Engagement share the latest information about the various services provided by the primary care clinic.…

Barry invites you to 'sit, stay', and enjoy the variety of programs that the Winchester Area SPCA offers to animals and animal lovers in the community. Executive Director Lavenda Denney describes a program that provides foster homes to pets of women who are in an abusive situation and seeking shelter at the Laurel Center, until they are in a safe p…

Barry welcomes a member of the 'greatest generation' ... World War II veteran Doug Butler who served as a nose-gunner on a B-24 Bomber. Doug reflects on his nearly 100 years of life in the Winchester area including 75 years as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester.Von Barry Lee

Joining Barry this week is author Ellen Eschell Murphy, who has recently published historical fiction books pertaining to the Civil War and her own family history. Ellen served as the Commissioner of the Revenue for Frederick County, Virginia for 25 years, and in retirement has followed up on her love of telling historical fiction stories.…

Two guests join Barry this week on the podcast: 1) Tavan Mair is the CEO and Founder of 'Connected Communities' which provides crucial mental health support services to youth and families in Winchester and the surrounding community, 2) Kimberli Ball with the Handley High School's 100th Anniversary Celebration committee, invites listeners to the Com…

This week on the show: 1) Amy Rice, Executive Director of the Evans Home for Children, and Sheila Davis, an alumni of the Home and fundraising volunteer, discuss the June 29th 'Charity Dice Run'. 2) Phil Fravel, founder and curator of the American Military Heritage Museum invites listeners to the June 8th 'Military Appreciation & Living History Eve…

From hosting his own TV show at age 11, to being an on-air radio DJ, to hosting a successful real estate podcast, to resuscitating the DCRTV.com website, Dan Lane has lots of stories to share about his love of radio and TV.Von Barry Lee

Barry's guest this week is John Gavitt, a lover of the outdoors and the animals that live there. He is so passionate about God's critters that he spent his life protecting them, sometimes going undercover for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Now retired, John shares how he is protecting the land around him so that it stays natural forever.…

The last time that Barry talked to Caitlin McHale (Floreal) was 30 years ago on a TV Cable Talk interview about her elementary school project. Today she is running two schools in the Dominican Republic providing education to disenfranchised Haitian children. Caitlin shares her inspirational journey, as well as the need for repairs to the school's o…

Barry's guest this week is Holly Roberts, Executive Director of 'Love To Nic', a nonprofit created in memory of her son that helps provide homeless adults with shoes, socks and meals, Barry's second guest is Jay Keffer, who extends an invitation to participate in the "Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carrier Food Drive" on Saturday, May 11th.…

It's Apple Blossom week and with it being the 100th anniversary of the first Festival in 1924, Barry's guest is Jim Robinson whose father was a page in that inaugural event. Jim talks about being an escort for Queen Susan Ford in 1975 and what it was like to have President Ford and Grand Marshal Bob Hope at his home! Plus, how a couple of current a…

After attending their Spring concert, Barry sits down with three members of the Shenandoah University Harambee Gospel Choir who have been performing and singing God's praises for over 50 years. The guests are: Myles Hairston - Choir Advisor, Gary Garlic, Jr. - Musical Director, and Adaugo Ejekwu - Choir President.…

Two guests join Barry at the breakfast table this week: Clay Perry is Chair of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester's 'Community Pancake Day' to benefit the Winchester Rescue Mission, and he extends the invitation to chow down on pancakes and sausage on Saturday, April 20th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Morning radio host Randy Woodward with The River 95.3 chats…

Barry welcomes two guests to the 'Breakfast With Barry' kitchen table: Aimee Nuwer, Co-founder of 'Helping Hands Cancer Outreach LLC' shares how this non-profit eases the financial burdens of cancer patients on their treatment journey. Kit Redmer, Communications Director with the City of Winchester talks about 'WinReady On Demand', the city's new p…

A very powerful interview with Thomas Sweitzer, co-founder of "A Place To Be", a center that helps people find their voice and healing through music therapy and performance. Thom also shares the story of his one man show that premiered in New York, "20 Seconds", based on his traumatic childhood and how music helped him get through it all.…

Barry's first guest for this show is Anne Marie Utz, Executive Director of F.R.O.G. (Families Reaching Out Group) and Froggy's Closet. Anne Marie shares the story of how FROG provides support and necessities like clothes, shoes, beds, high chairs, toys and more to foster children and their families, as well as families in need. Barry also chats wit…

On this episode Barry tours the new LGBTQ+Center located at the AIDS Response Effort, Inc. office on Piccadilly Street in Winchester. His hosts are Katie Vance, ARE Executive Director, and Mary Bohacek and Matt Buracker, Center Directors, who share the various programs and services offered at the Center. Also on this episode, the origins of the Slo…

Joining Barry this week is Michael Hummer, Volunteer Event Lead with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Winchester-Frederick County, Presented by Shenandoah University. The local Relay has been a community fundraiser for many years, as well as a tradition at Shenandoah University, and new this year is the combining of efforts on March …

Joining Barry on this episode are Charles Harbaugh IV, Executive Director with 'Access Independence', and Shelly Lee with the '2 For 2 Foundation'. The two organizations are teaming up to give access for swim literacy to ALL in our community ... teaching people to swim regardless of their disability or ability to pay. They also chat about the upcom…

This week it's a little crowded around the Breakfast With Barry kitchen table: Joel Cosner, Sherando High School Director of Bands and Guy Curtis, with the Sherando Band Boosters share the latest band news including a big golf tournament fundraiser on May 24th. Kayla Wright, Sherando's Color Guard Director also joins the show with an invitation to …

Barry's guests this week are Patricia Kadel, President of the Winchester Branch of the American Association of University Women, and Michael Faison, President of the Winchester Area Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The two organizations are sponsoring a free forum featuring local women who will share their …

Barry's guests this week are Tina Stevens-Culbreath and Rodnay Culbreath, Founders and CEOs of the "I'm Just Me Movement" and owners of the Virginia Valley Vipers professional basketball team in Winchester.Von Barry Lee

Lauren Clouse, Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission joins Barry this week to invite the community to the 'Hope On The Horizon' event on February 23rd. The celebration/fundraiser looks to the future expansion of services to the homeless in the Winchester community. www.winrescue.orgVon Barry Lee

Joining Barry this week is Cindee Steele with WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter) to promote 'The Coldest Night Of The Year', an awareness and fundraising walk for the shelter. On 'Barry's Brain Buster': This was voted the thing that annoys people the most about their co-workers ...…

In the ongoing series 'TV commercials you don't want to see while you're eating dinner', Barry adds a nasal irrigation device to the list. Also on this episode, Barry sings new lyrics to songs from the 60's and 70's to accommodate senior citizens, plus news about the 'African American Heritage Trolley Tour' of Winchester.…

For this bitter cold week, Barry interviews Mike Perry who cuts, splits and delivers firewood for CCAP to those in need. Mike and Bill Huehn are the Iron Men of the Wood Lot for their 13 year streak of delivering comfort. Barry also gets into a stretch of "how cold is it" observances. "It's so cold ... "…

After the snow on Saturday, 1/6, Barry shares some observations about the predictions, the snacks and meals we planned on, and childhood reflections on those radio school announcements.Von Barry Lee

On this first podcast of 2024, Barry interviews Tootie Rinker, about a brand new non profit, 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace'. This organization is lining up volunteers to build beds for local kids that have no bed of their own to sleep in. Barry closes the show with his Uncle Harlan's resolution for 2024 ...…

This Christmas week program features Robin Ramsey, the Executive Director of the F.R.E.E. Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. FREE provides gently used rehab equipment to those in need and Robin discusses how the Chain of Checks grant money will be used. Barry shares a memory of a past Christmas and the surprise gift from his son that mad…

On this episode Barry highlights two more nonprofits that have applied for Chain of Checks grants. He interviews Juli Ferrell with Timber Ridge School and Jenny Callis of the Highland Food Pantry. There's also a sweet, true Christmas story to share as well as welcoming the Winter Solstice and Festivus (for the rest of us).…

On this episode Barry welcomes two guests: Dr. Bryce Hayes, Artistic Director with Winchester Musica Viva invites listeners to a story-telling concert of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". The Godfrey Miller Center is one of the recipients of a Chain of Checks grant and the Executive Director, Jason Gottschalk explains the 'Congregate Affordable…

Joining Barry this week on the show are Lois Hofmann (Conductor) and David Worthington (President) of the Clarke County Community Band. The Band's annual Christmas Concerts will benefit the Chain of Checks campaign for local charities. Also on this episode, Barry observes National Sock Day, Christmas Card Day and a scientific story about reversing …

This week, Barry chats with two guests: Jeffrey Alban, Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers invites listeners to three Christmas concerts entitled "On Christmas Night" (www.blueridgesingers.org) Frances McDonald with the Winchester Medical Center Auxiliary shares how we can remember or honor someone through the Auxiliary's "Lights of Love" (www.vall…

On this episode, Barry celebrates his 500th podcast with a variety of guests! Ashley Ferguson and Jeremy Sanders with Frederick County Parks and Recreation invite all to the 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland' lights extravaganza in Clearbrook Park. (www.FCPRD.NET) Jason Brown with Winchester Parks and Rec talks about the Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting…

The 'always optimistic and good natured' Barry Lee uses this episode to gripe about why pop-up tissues don't pop up like they used to. Also, he shares a story of what research says about the mental state of people who put up their Christmas decorations by November 1st.Von Barry Lee

On this seasonal episode, Barry gets personal with his love of trees and the life-lessons they yield every autumn.Von Barry Lee

Joey Waters of the Front Royal Women's Resource Center joins Barry on the podcast this week to invite women in the Front Royal/Warren County community to apply for the "Dare To Dream Grants". Details at www.frwrc.org Barry also has a few Halloween smiles to share on this episode.Von Barry Lee

This week on the podcast, Marsha Boden, Director of the Olive Branch Food Pantry at Victory Church talks about the church's 5,000 square foot food pantry that is under construction and aiming at opening in December. The food pantry is the main beneficiary of the November 4th Kiwanis Club of Winchester Community Pancake Day and Barry shares the deta…