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Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

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June 4, 2026Episode 18135 min

181. Parks and Rec

Mark and Rachel sit down with members of Frederick County’s Parks and Rec Department, Andrew Keefauver (Superintendent of Recreation) and Becky McGraw (Program Supervisor) to discuss all of the many events, activities, and opportunities they offer to our community.https://www.fcva.us/departments/parks-recreationUpcoming Events:Thursday, June 4 - “Sunset Series” at Bowman Library Ampitheaterhttps://www.facebook.com/events/921274610955230/?rdid=hBg3ms9Lh785E0ig&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1B5CBNkqCa%2FSunday, June 14 - Juneteenth Celebration at MSVhttps://www.themsv.org/events/juneteenth-celebration-3/

May 21, 2026Episode 18047 min

180. Social Graces in Your Dancing

In a unique episode, Mark and Rachel get inspired by the owner of Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio, Freddie Ciampi, and one of his dance instructors, Theodora Soutsos, as they share the impact that dancing can have on your overall well-being - and look for a special dance instructional lesson in our video post on YouTube!https://socialgracesballroom.com/?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_source=gmbHealing Field of Honor - https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/healing-field-of-honor-2/Sunset Series at Bowman Library - https://www.fcva.us/Home/Components/News/News/1686/Gardens at Night summer series at MSV - https://www.themsv.org/events/gardens-at-night-3/

May 7, 2026Episode 17931 min

179. The Bloom Recap!

Listen to the tales of Mark and Rachel’s Apple Blossom Festival experiences…the good, bad, and the ugly…as they recap and debrief the the last two week’s of Winchester’s most celebrated season!Upcoming Events:May 9-10 - Blandy Farm’s Garden Fairhttps://blandy.virginia.edu/garden-fairMay 9 - Shenandoah University Commencement Ceremony https://www.su.edu/commencement/

April 23, 2026Episode 17835 min

178. Apple Blossom 2026

From nostalgic stories to event highlights and can’t-miss tips, Mark and Rachel cover everything you need to know about the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in this action-packed episode.https://www.thebloom.com/

April 9, 2026Episode 17730 min

177. A Taste of Germany in Our Backyard!

Mark and Rachel sit down with the owners of the local “Twisted Oak Farm Brewery”, Jay and Missy Duvall, as they share their journey of creating the venue, the brews, and the vibes on their farm.https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=063d3fd194&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&th=19d69c64adf88b89&view=fimg&fur=ip&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ82BGf4JxJg76QbYGkxPbvp-uQfrlWTxj-NgRBnHdwr_xxTFgQlEz1t9fZWuFDpra_7Q0gSLclH_TakJOQ8uWOG5pJQ1XQ_aAmAmr2hWbowTZaX07sJBBQ0YeU&disp=emb&zwUpcoming Events:Friday, April 10: Taylor Pavilion Ribbon Cuttinghttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/taylor-pavilion-phase-1-ribbon-cutting/Saturday, April 11: VA250 Walking Tour of Revolutionary War Era Buildingshttps://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=063d3fd194&attid=0.0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&th=19d69c64adf88b89&view=fimg&fur=ip&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8nhsVm-goe071IBOEu0IrgauzfbMUNvrthsYneoXU4AFV4LtL-fWfcGNCWIeJOh1bNxDPkOSziI2f1SGQVhdgWfdqukfdmBLiTZLvngXoXb4iolAzSIUeDFWM&disp=emb&zwFriday, April 17: VA250 Concert: Music of the Regimenthttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/va250-concert-music-of-the-regiment/

March 26, 2026Episode 17638 min

176. Scarleth’s Beauty Bar

Mark and Rachel learn all about a young entrepreneur who has kick-started her nail salon in just her teenage years - listen to how Scarleth Guerrero has taken “Scarleth’s Beauty Bar” to our town of Winchester!https://www.instagram.com/scarlethsbeautybar?igsh=bzFoODg1aGxkeWZu

March 12, 2026Episode 17536 min

175. Spring Time is Here!

Mark and Rachel celebrate the arrival of spring, swapping stories about their favorite outdoor activities at home and around the Winchester area.Upcoming Events:Celtic Fest - Saturday, March 14, 12 PM – 5 PMhttps://friendsofoldtown.org/event/celtic-fest-2/First Battle of Kernstown Tour - Saturday, March 21, 9 AM – 4 PMhttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/first-battle-of-kernstown-161st-anniversary-tour/

February 26, 2026Episode 17438 min

174. BrandFest Recap

Mark sits down with BrandFest panelist Ross Lehman to recap and highlight key takeaways from the recent community marketing seminar, while special guest Danielle Spriggs joins the conversation to share insights about Winchester’s Restaurant Week, which is happening right now.https://www.mortgagebyross.comhttps://markfrancisrealtor.comhttps://iconmedia.ccUpcoming Events :Winchester Restaurant Weekhttps://www.winchesterrestaurantweek.comShenandoah University - “Catch Me if You Can”https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-02-catch-me-if-you-can/

February 12, 2026Episode 17340 min

173. Hope on the Horizon

Mark sits down with the CEO of the Winchester Rescue Mission to learn more about what this local non-profit organization is doing to improve the lives of men and women in the community who need not just shelter, food, and clothing, but more importantly the skills and tools for life success.https://www.winrescue.org/Upcoming Events:February 14 - “Love Letters” at James Charles Wineryhttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/love-letters-event/February 22 - VA250: George Washington Birthday Wreath Layinghttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/va250-george-washingtons-birthday-wreath-laying-2/

January 29, 2026Episode 17245 min

172. When is Wedding Season?

Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like to officiate hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years!https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/Upcoming Events:January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Libraryhttps://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah Universityhttps://iconmedia.cc/