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The Valley Today is a radio show and podcast dedicated to shining a light on the vibrant community leaders and local events that make the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia truly special.  Insightful conversations, engaging stories, and event details connect listeners with the heart and soul of the valley, showcasing its unique culture, initiatives, and people.

Oct 13, 2025

In this episode of “The Valley Today,” host Janet Michael welcomed Emily Rankin, Development Manager for the National Capital Area chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and dedicated volunteer Shalini Mikos to discuss the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Winchester. The conversation highlighted the power of...


May 29, 2025

GardenFest 2025 is just around the corner, scheduled for the first Saturday in June at Belle Grove. In this episode of The Valley Today hosted by Janet Michael, the event was the topic of discussion with guests Kathy Doyle and Joanne Royaltey, both Master Gardeners and key organizers of the event.

Joanne, an associate...


Mar 14, 2025

In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael catches up with Winchester Rotarian Tootie Rinker to learn about their upcoming fundraiser for NW Works. Tootie, who chairs the International Affair of Food and Wine Event, shared detailed insights about this significant event happening on Thursday, March 27th,...


Feb 27, 2025

Janet Michael welcomes listeners to another episode of The Valley Today, featuring Christa Shifflett and Celeste Brooks from the Warren Coalition. They discuss the upcoming Warren County Unplugged event, which encourages the community to put away their phones and engage in various activities to improve mental health and...


Sep 27, 2024

In this episode, host Janet Michael sits with Winter Brooks, co-chair of the Stephens City Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a significant event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting affected individuals and communities. Janet highlights that Winter Brooks has been organizing the community walk for...