WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Lynn Jurkowitz, Director for the Knox County Cantata Choir. They are preparing for the “Rhaphsody in Bluegrass” Concert on 12/6 and 12/7.
Click HERE to hear the conversation and details about this year’s event.
Chautauqua Foodstock brings tribute to Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and the Rolling Stones – Knox County on Monday, December 2!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mike and Chris Petee about this year’s Foodstock to benefit Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Chautauqua Foodstock will be presented at the Knox County Memorial Theatre on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6pm. This living history tribute concert will feature the highly requested return of Tom Petty with guest stars Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and headlining the concert is a tribute to The Rolling Stones.
Suggested cost of admission is one or more food items (visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org for donation suggestions) and/or a monetary donation (either give at the door or in collection during the performance). If you are unable to give, please still come and enjoy as a Christmas gift from the musicians of Knox County!
For more information, go to www.elixirpresents.com.
During the week of 11/18, all Knox County Elementary schools participated in a collection of donations to benefit Food For The Hungry.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sandra Fithian and Vikki Eley from Psi Iota Xi and Linda Owens from Delta Kappa Gamma about the Elementary School Food Collection. She also talks with Capt. Christine Moretz and Amber Brady from the MV Salvation Army and Joy Harris from Interchurch Social Services. They share their reactions to seeing 9 palllets of food! Marcy also talks with Louie Blubaugh and Jerry Scott, the two gentlemen that helped collect the food and get it ready to be delivered to local food pantries.
Click HERE to hear the exciting conversation from the storage building at Blubaugh Body & Frame.
All totals from the 2019 Elementary School Collection will be announced during the annual Food For The Hungry broadcast o n 12/14/19.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Paul McNeal from MVNU Athletics about the games coming up on Tuesday, 11/26 against Indiana Wesleyan University. He shares all the details of the special night.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Date of games: Tuesday, 11/26/19
Times: Women start at 4pm, Men start at 6pm
Location: Ariel Arena at MVNU
Don’t miss Chamber Night with the Cougars and your chance to support Food For The Hungry!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess with We Run MV about the 9th annual Turkey Trot event.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Event takes place on Thursday, 11/28, Thanksgiving morning
Registration opens up at 8am
Race starts at 9am
First place trophies will be given out to the first female, male and dog to pass over the finish line.
No entry fee. Participants are asked to bring food and dollars to support Food For The Hungry.
In honor of the Kenyon Snowflake Gala and their theme of “Tour of Italy”, we decided to share our favorite Italian foods.
The deadline to reserve tickets for the Kenyon Gala is TODAY, 11/22/19.
To reserve your place, please contact Kathryn Brechler Lake at 740-427-5111 or email lakek@kenyon.edu.
Click HERE to hear our favorite Italian Food!
Click HERE for all the event details.
Finalized Menu for the Gala:
Appetizers
Bruschetta
Arancini Stuffed with Italian Cheeses and Ham or with Asparagus and
Portabello Mushrooms, Served with Ammoglio Sauce
Antipasti
Salad
Caesar Salad, with Housemade Dressing, Focaccia Croutons,
and Parmesan Tuile
Breads
Parmesan Grissini Breadsticks, Housemade Focaccia with Rosemary,
Served with Olive Oil and Roasted Tomato Dipping Sauces
“Tour of Italy” Chef Stations
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed Chicken Scallopini, Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce,
Served with Roasted Asparagus
Carved Beef Braciole
Flank Steak Rolled with Fresh Italian Herbs and Spices,
Braised in Housemade Tomato Gravy
Housemade Seafood and Vegetarian Ravioli
Lobster and Truffle Stuffed Pasta, with Salsa di Limone
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta, with Tomato-Basil Sauce
and Shaved Parmesan
Primavera Pasta (Vegetarian)
Pappardelle Pasta and Local Roasted Vegetables,
Sauced with Alfredo Toscana or Sugo Verde
Desserts
Chef’s Selection of Italian Pastri
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with representatives from Central Ohio Technical College about the high school collections happening around Knox County. COTC has challenged local high schools to collect food and funds to support Food For The Hungry. Marcy talked with Shawn Dugan, Ambassador and Student at COTC and Nicole Thompson, Admissions Representative for COTC Knox Campus.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Here are the collection dates for Knox County High Schools:
The top collecting school in the city and in the county will be recognized with a traveling plaque sponsored by COTC to recognize the school accomplishment.
The Central Knox County Award will go to either Mount Vernon or the Knox County Career Center. The Greater Knox County Award will go to one of these schools: Centerburg, Danville, East Knox or Fredericktown. Each year, the winning school’s name will be added to the traveling plaque.
Cash donations are welcome. $1.00 = 4 food items.
One representative from each school will be invited to participate in the Food For The Hungry live broadcast on 12/14 at The Knox County Memorial Theatre.
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on events to support Food For The Hungry. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with John Chidester, Director of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. They talked about the Food for Fines campaign to benefit Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is back with Food for Fines
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, including its branch libraries in Fredericktown, Danville and Gambier, is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” campaign that runs until Saturday, Dec. 14. During this time, library fines may be paid with canned or boxed non-perishable food items equal to the value of the fine. Donations of food or money will be gratefully accepted.
Items that are at or near their expiration dates or in damaged or compromised containers will not be accepted. All collected food and money will be given to the Food For The Hungry drive, and donations from each community will stay in that local community. The Libraries cannot accept food in payment for lost or damaged items. In addition to food items, the library will accept Humane Society approved brands of pet food.
The Food for Fines collection started in 1989! This year marks the 31st year for this collection!
The Food for Fines collection happens in all branches – Mount Vernon, Danville, Fredericktown and Gambier. All food collected in those communities stay IN those communities to benefit families in need.
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on events to support Food For The Hungry. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tom Stamp, Kenyon College Historian about the 9th annual Snowflake Gala Dinner and Auction.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Tickets are now available for the Ninth Annual Snowflake Gala,
benefiting Knox County Food for the Hungry
On Friday, December 6, 2019, Kenyon College will host the Ninth Annual Snowflake Gala in support of Knox County Food for the Hungry. The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. in the Kenyon Athletic Center’s Multi-Activity Court, which will be transformed for the occasion. The evening’s program will conclude with a “fund-a-cause” auction, providing guests with opportunities to support both the food-gathering and social-service activities offered by Food for the Hungry.
Denise and Mark Ramser, Knox County volunteer leaders and philanthropists, will be recognized at the gala with the William A. Stroud Jr. Award for Community Service, presented annually for outstanding support of local charitable causes. Chairpersons for this year’s event are longtime Food for the Hungry supporters Peggy and Dick Mavis.
The December 6 dinner, prepared by the skilled chefs of AVI Food Systems, will feature a buffet of gourmet Italian favorites, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Tickets for the 2019 Snowflake Gala are priced at $100 per person, which includes a contribution to Food for the Hungry (the exact amount of which will be provided after the event for tax purposes). Tickets may be reserved by calling Kenyon at 740-427-5111 or by visiting www.foodforthehungrycares.org, which offers online payment options. Tickets must be purchased no later than Friday, November 22, 2019.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit needy families and individuals right here in Knox County. If you or your company would like to sponsor a dinner table ($1,000 for eight people) or support the gala in some other way, please contact Kathryn Brechler Lake at 740-427-5111 or via email at lakek@kenyon.edu.
Chef Giulio is the Corporate Executive Chef that will be “auctioned off” during the gala for the private dinner! Here are some pics of Chef Giulio.
Chef Giulio Fattore, CEC
Chef Giulio Fattore is first generation as both parents immigrated from Italy. Giulio’s family is from the Abruzzo Province with his father is from Ripa Fagnano Alto and Mother from Pacentro, Italy. Giulio started cooking at the age of 14. Giulio is a graduate of Macomb College Culinary School and has competed professionally in 15 hot food and cold food cooking competitions earing medals in all. He has held positions at some of Detroit’s most prestigious Country Clubs and Hotels, Progressively working his way up from Cook to Executive Chef. Giulio is a Certified Executive Chef, designated by the American Culinary Federation. Giulio has been with AVI Foodsystems for 15 years, majority of the time was as Campus Executive Chef at Wayne State University. Currently, Giulio is a Corporate Research and Development Chef for AVI concentrating on Brand Development, Creating Recipes and Culinary Training.
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on events to support Food For The Hungry. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Riggle, Principal at the Knox County Career Center. They talked about the Career Center’s involvement with the annual campaign. Jim shared news about student collections, the Open House and Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Food For The Hungry and the return of the online auction of themed baskets.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE for more information about the Open House and Spaghetti Dinner.
Rise and Shine 