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It’s Back to School Week on The Morning Thing. Are you ready?

We are celebrating the start of school all this week on the show.

We wish the best of luck to all students, teachers and staff at our local schools.
Here is the schedule for school starts in our area:
Monday, 8/16 – Danville
Tuesday, 8/17 – East Knox
Wednesday, 8/18 – Centerburg and Fredericktown
Thursday, 8/19 – Mount Vernon

Throughout the week, we have shared 101 Back to School Tips for both kids and parents.
Check out the list HERE.

These tips from www.care.com are set up in 16 categories:
Prepare Mentally
Put time and schedule management plans in place
Make arrangements for before and after school hours
Set up a system for making or buying lunch
Shop for school supplies and gear
Organize your entire home for the busy season
Do everything you can the night before
Set the stage for a good night’s sleep
Plan for smooth mornings
Devise a plan for homework
Stay connected with teachers
Purge and declutter regularly
Set goals for the school year
Schedule time for fun
Delegate wherever you can
Take care of yourself

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The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday in downtown Mount Vernon.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart was joined by Grant Pepper from Knox Pages in an interview session with Joe Bell, Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Co-Director.

He shared details about this year’s festival including the focus on visual arts.
He shared some exciting news about some new features including the Kids Zone, Chalk the Block, Balloon Sculptor, and the Festival Wood Challenge.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11am – 10pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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The Knox County Community Chaplains are working hard to serve the Knox County community

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Dr. Tracy Elder, President and CEO of the International Alliance of Community Chaplains. Dr. Elder shared the exciting news about how the Knox County KC3 group is growing and serving in the community.

Click on the links below to hear the conversation.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Find out more about the Knox County Community Chaplains – https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCommunityChaplainCorps

You can also find more information at –  https://www.iaocc.net/

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Cheerleading takes a new twist at this year’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Melissa Nowicki about the 2021 Cheerleading Competition at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

She shared details about how this year’s competition will focus on “Game Day” routines and cheers.
She also shared how teams can register to participate.
Melissa shared advice for those competing this year, plus encouragement for anyone interested in getting involved in the sport of cheerleading.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can see the “Game Day” Cheerleading Competition on Sunday in the Park National Bank Parking Lot from 2pm – 4pm.

The deadline to register is Thursday, 8/12. Teams can register at https://www.mvmaf.org/game-day-cheerleading-competition-1

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The Youth Showcase returns to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Susan Kahrl about the 2021 Youth Showcase lineup at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

She shared details about this year’s performers and how people can see these young people in downtown Mount Vernon. She also shared why this type of experience is so important to the kids that are involved.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can see the Youth Showcase on Friday and Saturday on the Ariel Corporation Main Stage from Noon to 1pm.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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Cars and Motorcycles are invited to this year’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Phil Conley about the Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In coming to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

He shared details on date, location and how you can get involved.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we LOVE Dogs!

Today for our Friday Favorites, Morning Thing hosts Marcy and Kelsi share their favorite dog memories.

Click HERE to hear the ladies reminisce about meeting their dogs for the first time!

We have honored dogs all this week as we prepare for the “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade at August First Friday. Join us tonight in downtown Mount Vernon.

Click HERE for all the details.

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August First Friday is tonight in downtown Mount Vernon!

Anthony McNeal, Mount Vernon Downtown Manager shared details with WNZR’s Wesley Boston about the exciting schedule for August First Friday.

This month’s theme is the “Dog Days of Summer”! You can enjoy music, food, family activities and the “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade!

The event runs from 6-9pm tonight! For a complete schedule of events and a map of tonight’s event, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/first-friday

Anthony also shared plans for September First Friday and future events coming to downtown Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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August 2021 MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for our August MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shares updates on construction, Move-In Day, MVNU’s approach to COVID-19 for fall semester and his goals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty and staff.

MVNU will begin classes on 8/30/21.

For more information about Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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Have you been to the Flower Building at the Knox County Fair?

Don’t miss the Knox County Fair Artistic Arrangement Flower Show. Make sure to stop in the Flower Building to see the amazing entries.

This year’s theme is the Olympics!
The arrangements are creative, beautiful and truly unique.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with several Best of Show winners.

Click HERE to listen to their conversations about this incredible artistic arrangements.

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