Today, on The Morning Thing, we shared some amazing fall activity ideas for families!
It is finally starting to feel like Fall here in Mount Vernon and we think that is reason to celebrate! These are ways you can take advantage of the Fall weather before it turns to winter. They may be for kids but the whole family can find stuff in this list for the whole family!
Some of our favorites:
To view the full list click HERE!
This week we are featuring Orange Barrel’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest!
Josh Callahan Foley plays Algernon in the production and he got to talk with us.
He shares about how he got into theatre, a bit about his character, and why you should come see the show! You can see the show this weekend at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center!
Click HERE to learn more about Orange Barrel Productions!
Click HERE for the information on the production!
Lisa Lloyd, Senior Program director for the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon talks about her role with Kiwanis and how she was the president in previous years, and she’s been an official member since 2011.
Click HERE for the full conversation!
She talks about the history of Kiwanis and its programs that it is a part of. They kicked off their annual Coats for Kids collection on October 1, the collection started in 1987, and their goal for this year is ~500 coats.
Lisa talks about the collection points you can go to around Knox County. There are 39 different locations at every public school in the county, Park National Bank, CES Credit Union, The People’s Bank, Knox Public Health locations, and so many more. They’re looking for gently used coats, they will clean them before handing them out.
They’re looking for all size of coats for ages all the way up to 18. The coats are distributed by Interchurch and Salvation Army.
The deadline for donating is October 31st, after which they will be taken to clean so they can be handed out. She shouts out Knox Community Hospital and their own coat drive that they run.
Click HERE to find out more!
WNZR’s Eric Brown spoke to Abby Steele plays Cecily Cardew in the Importance of Being Earnest, she talks about how she got into theatre and a bit about the character she’ll be playing.
Click HERE to hear the Full Conversation!
Click HERE to learn more about Orange Barrel Productions!
(Pic courtesy of OBP)
Lacey Filkins came in to update us on everything happening with the Johnny Appleseed Festival! It is taking place tonight in downtown Mount Vernon. They will have everything from food to a petting zoo and Lacey will tell us much more!
Come out for an amazing family event tonight.
For more information click HERE!
It’s Friday Favorite time! This week, The Morning Thing co-hosts wanted to celebrate WNZR’s 39th anniversary! In honor of this special day, they shared their favorite memory from their time here at WNZR!
Our very own Eric Brown got to sit down with chart-topping Christian artist Mark Schultz!
He shares with us about his journey to being an artist, his song writing process, and how he hopes people feel after listening to his songs. Mark also goes in depth on one of his songs and shares a story he heard recently from a fan.
Mark will be right here on MVNU’s campus for Starting Point’s “Evening with Mark Schultz” tomorrow! It is a night of music and conversation that you won’t want to miss.
To secure tickets click HERE!
To learn more about Starting Point click HERE!
This week we are featuring Orange Barrel’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest! Hannah Montgomery plays Miss Prism in the production and she got to talk with us.
She tells us all about how she got into theatre, a little about her character, and some of her previous productions!
The show opens up on October 3rd at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center and you won’t want to miss it!
For more information click HERE!
We got to talk with Heather Lanzer who is the Nurse manger at Knox Starting Point!
She shared a little bit about the services they provide and how the Lord has provided them with volunteers. She also talks about how to become a volunteer!
To get involved click HERE.
For more information about Starting Point click HERE.
This week we are featuring Orange Barrel’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest!
Cathrine Haws plays Gwendolyn in the production and she got to talk with us. She tells us all about how she got into theatre, a little about her character, and her favorite memory with the cast!
The show opens up on October 3rd at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center and you won’t want to miss it!
For more information click HERE!
Rise and Shine 