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United Way of Knox County Update

Halle Krajenski, Program Director for the United Way of Knox County shared an update with The Morning Thing.
She shared about the outstanding success of the latest event hosted by Women United – Power of the Purse. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.


This incredible fundraiser will provide funds for grants to support projects that impact the lives of our friends and neighbors in Knox County.
The grant application deadline has been extended to the end of 2022!
Find out more at https://www.uwayknox.org/women-united-grant-application-0

Stay connected with the United Way at https://www.uwayknox.org/

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Want to save money? Look for these things at Yard and Garage Sales!

We are all trying to stretch the family budget this summer. The Morning Thing hosts have been on the search for tips to share with your family.

We found a list of items to look for the next time you stop at a yard or garage sale.
You can save a lot of money if you know what to look for.

Check out the full list HERE.

Happy Hunting friends!

For more money saving tips, don’t miss the wonderful feature My MoneyLife, weekdays at 3:50pm on WNZR. This program from Crown Financial Ministries shares tips and insights from Chuck Bentley on how to manage your money life while still living on a budget!
You can access some incredible resources on the Crown website – https://www.crown.org/

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Bob Boss of Park National Bank Shares About a Special Fundraiser

WNZR had the opportunity to speak with Bob Boss, Regional President of Park National Bank, about a special golf scramble fundraiser he organized to support the Kershners, a local family facing several serious medical expenses. The event is being held at Irish Hills Golf Club on Sunday, July 24th at 2pm. To learn more about what is happening at the golf outing, how to participate in it or sponsor it, and why it is important, you can hear the entire conversation with Bob HERE.

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MTVarts presents 5 different performances of “Oliver” this week!

MTVarts presents the musical “Oliver” at the Knox Memorial Theater.
The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.

The Morning Thing is featuring conversations with cast members all this week.
– Larry Evans who plays the character of Mr. Brownlow
– Alex Snodgrass who plays the character of The Artful Dodger
– Steve Herbst who plays the character of Bill Sykes
– Paul Russell who plays the character of Mr. Bumble

Click HERE to enjoy the conversations.

Ticket information can be found at https://mtvarts.com/index.php/upcoming-events/166-oliver

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIME:

  • Wednesday, July 13 @ 7:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 14 @ 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 15 @ 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 16 @ 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, July 17 @ 2:00 pm

THE STORY:

The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.

For more information about Oliver and MTVarts, go to https://mtvarts.com/

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MTVarts presents “Oliver” this weekend and next week

MTVarts presents the musical “Oliver” at the Knox Memorial Theater.
The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.

The Morning Thing featured a conversation with Director, Bruce Jacklin and Jillian Snow, who plays the character of Oliver.
We also shared the cast singing the popular song “Consider Yourself” from the musical.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversations and the song!

Ticket information can be found at https://mtvarts.com/index.php/upcoming-events/166-oliver

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIME:

  • Saturday July 9 @ 7:30 pm
  • Sunday July 10 @ 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday July 13 @ 7:30 pm
  • Thursday July 14 @ 7:30 pm
  • Friday July 15 @ 7:30 pm
  • Saturday July 16 @ 7:30 pm
  • Sunday July 17 @ 2:00 pm

THE STORY:

The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.

For more information about Oliver and MTVarts, go to https://mtvarts.com/


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Eating Healthy on a Budget

I think we can all agree that the recent rise in grocery prices has made it harder to eat health. We wanted to help you out so your health doesn’t have to be a burden at the store!

Big thanks to Healthline for this amazing article on clever ways to eat healthy while on a budget! Here are some awesome ways to do that…

  1. Plan Your Meals
  2. Stick to Your Grocery List
  3. Cook at Home
  4. Cook Large Portions and Use Your Leftovers
  5. Don’t Shop When You’re Hungry

To read more ways to save click HERE

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Signs God Is Opening a Door

Things morning we shared an article from iBelieve about how to tell if God is opening a door for you or if it is the devil tempting you. This is a hard thing to navigate so we wanted to help you out by sharing 9 Signs That God is Opening a Door.

  1. Opportunity Backed by Scripture
  2. Answered Prayer
  3. Confirmation from Wise Counsel
  4. Discomfort in Your Current Situation

Here are just a few but you can read all 9 by clicking HERE.

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The Morning Thing Celebrates Independence Day!

Today for our special Independence Day show we shared Bible verses that help reflect on freedom and the importance of today. You can read all the special verses we highlighted by clicking HERE.

We also shared 31 inspirational quotes that are best for the the 4th of July. You can be uplifted and read these quotes by clicking HERE.

We hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July today!

Happy Independence Day from The Morning Thing and WNZR 90.9 FM!

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July First Friday is TONIGHT in downtown Mount Vernon!

Experience Mount Vernon presents July First Friday on 7/1 in downtown Mount Vernon.

Wesley Boston of The Morning Thing talked with Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal about this event.

Anthony shares details about tonight’s schedule, the fun family activities going on throughout downtown, special giveaways and where to find the best parking.
He also gives a sneak peek to August and September First Fridays and more events to come on the Experience Mount Vernon calendar.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

Keep up to date on everything that is happening downtown at https://www.experiencemv.org/

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Take Your Independence Day Celebrations to the Next Level with These Cookout Recipes

Every holiday means more than it’s superficial parts and imagery. The real reason for Christmas is deeper than trees or toys, Thanksgiving is about more than a hearty meal, and Independence Day is more than fireworks, parades, and cookouts. However, the importance and deeper meaning of a holiday does not mean that we cannot still enjoy the more lighthearted aspects of that holiday as well. Independence Day is about celebrating our freedoms, remembering and honoring the sacrifices that earned them, and thanking God for providing us a free land in which to live, but we can do these things while spending quality times with our loved ones at fireworks shows, parades, and, of course, cook outs.

We encourage you to not only reflect on the deep meaning of Independence Day, but also invest and enjoy the fun celebrations as well. If you are planning a cookout or a party, check out the list of the best barbecue recipes we shared on The Morning Thing. You can find recipes for entrees, sides, dessert and more HERE. However you celebrate, we wish you a very Happy Independence Day!

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