Breakfast With Barry Lee

Apr 20 2025 571 ep. 8 mins 4

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Dishing out daily doses of positivity and humor, with stories that are always served "sunny-side-up"

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573: Pancake Day For Homeless Kids and Blue Ridge Singers Concerts

Apr 20 2025 17 mins

Two special segments this week on the show: First, Rick Ours of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Robin Russell with Family Promise Northern Shenandoah Valley discuss the homeless situation with children in our area, and how the Kiwanis Community Pancake Day on 4/26 will raise funds for Family Promise. (www.winvakiw.org) The second segment features Jeff Alban, Artistic Director wi

572: Concert For Hope And Unity

Apr 13 2025 15 mins

For 200 years, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (including 'Ode To Joy') has offered a message around the world of the shared humanity of all people. On this episode, Barry interviews Jon Goldberg, Music Director/Conductor of the Main Street Chamber Orchestra. On April 26th at 4 p.m., the Orchestra will present a 'Concert For Hope And Unity' at the Johnson Williams Middle School in Berry

Jingles in my head; Stinkbugs in my house

Apr 06 2025 7 mins

In this episode, Barry shares his concern about why his brain is replaying television jingles when he first wakes up. Also, he defines "March Madness" as the parade of insects marching into his house with the warmer weather.

570: 700 Golf Balls For A Cause, and a 3 Day Deodorant Test

Mar 30 2025 15 mins

This week on the show, Bill North and Tammy Stevenson of the Rotary Club of Frederick County stop by to chat about the club's 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop on May 9th at Sherando Park. 700 numbered golf balls, purchased at $25 each, will be dropped from 60 feet up, with the ball landing closest to the target being worth $1,500! Proceeds from the fundraiser will be awarded to the Shenan

You Know You're Getting Older When...

Mar 23 2025 7 mins

On this episode, Barry shares a recent experience at a community event where his age smacked him in the face. Plus, on the Brain Buster, this common man's first name is going extinct.

568: Wheels For Wellness - Free Rides To Medical Appointments

Mar 09 2025 13 mins

For over 20 years, Wheels For Wellness has provided free transportation to those in the Northern Shenandoah Valley who need rides to medical appointments and treatments. Joining Barry on this episode are the Executive Director, Traci Chapman Toth, and Board Chair Ann Lamanna who share details about the program and their upcoming fundraiser, 'Tablescapes 2025' on March 30th. www.whe

567: 2 for 2 Foundation presents the 'Pot of Gold' Cheer & Chance Event

Mar 02 2025 15 mins

Shelly Lee has been teaching people to swim since she was 12 years old! She currently serves as a Volunteer Coordinator for Swim Literacy with the '2 for 2 Foundation' and on this episode, she invites everyone to the 'Pot of Gold Cheer and Chance Event' on March 15th at the Piccadilly Pub. Ticket sales and raffle proceeds will help the Foundation provide free swim lessons for indiv

566: Tim Youmans - "Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia"

Feb 23 2025 26 mins

Barry's special guest this week is 'Tim Y'...The History Guy. Tim Youmans was the Winchester Planning Director for 37 years and on this episode shares stories from his book, "Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia" as well as other interesting historical tidbits about the city, it's founding and it's architecture.

565: Justin Kerns and the 'Inspiring Tourism Summit'

Feb 16 2025 21 mins

Winchester and Frederick County Virginia are blessed with natural beauty and history, which is why so many tourists visit the Northern Shenandoah Valley. On this episode, the Executive Director of the Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Justin Kerns, talks about the technology and logistics connecting visitors with our area landmarks, experiences and busines

564: Abby Snider: Hurricane Relief Volunteer and Cancer Survivor

Feb 09 2025 22 mins

The last time that Barry interviewed Abby Snider, she was 15 years old and battling cancer. Now, 10 years later, she is cancer free and doing volunteer relief trips to western North Carolina to bring supplies to residents who lost everything during Hurricane Helene.