Knox County Career Center supports Food For The Hungry

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.

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MVNU Student Life hosts a Quarter Auction to benefit Food For The Hungry

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on events to support Food For The Hungry. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Trinia Huddleston from the Office of Student Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University about a unique event. The Quarter Auction happens tonight (11/20) at 8:15pm.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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The Salvation Army kicks off the 2019 Red Kettle Campaign

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Capt. Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about the 2019 Kettle Kick-Off.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Kettles are open from 11/18 – 11/28 at Rural King and Baker’s IGA.

On Friday after Thanksgiving, 11/29, there will be 5 kettles open around MV: Rural King, Baker’s IGA, Kroger, Walmart and People’s Bank of Marietta.

You can also give online at www.salvationarmyusa.org

You can sign up to volunteer by calling the office at 740-392-8716 or go online www.redkettlevolunteer.org You can pick your city, state and when you want to volunteer.

Elementary Schools in Knox County collect donations for Food For The Hungry

The annual Elementary School Collection to benefit Food For The Hungry kicks off today, 11/18/19.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with representatives from local sororities that are coordinating this effort.
Sandra Fithian and Vikki Eley from Psi Iota Xi talk about the Central Knox County Elementary School Drive. Linda Owens from Delta Kappa Gamma talk about the Greater Knox County Elementary School Drive.

Click HERE to hear the conversation and all the details for each school.

The collections happen this week, 11/18/19 – 11/22/19.
For more information about Food For The Hungry, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

 

MVNU presents “Little Women” during Homecoming 2019

This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the cast and crew of MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”.

They talked with cast and crew members about their roles and experiences in the show.

CLICK on each name to hear their conversations.

Serra Barrett talks about being the Director of MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Cory Spellman talks about playing the role of “Aunt March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Cecily and Laura Beth talk about playing the roles of “Beth” and “Amy” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Joseph Hurst talks about playing the role of “Laurie” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Dean, Alexis and Caitlin talk about their roles in MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”

Min Leinbach talks about playing the role of “Jo March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Hannah Frye talks about her role as Stage Manager for MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

MVNU Theatre presents “Little Women” for 3 performances in Thorne Performance Hall.
Adapted by Scott Davidson, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the triumphs and tribulations of the March Sisters during the American Civil War. We follow the lives of Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth. This adaptation is true to the beloved book as we watch the March Sisters grow up before our very eyes while surrounded by a loving family and new friends. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with this timeless tale.

All performances take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel on the main campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Performances are November 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30 PM.

Pricing: Adult, $10; MVNU ID, $8; Military ID, $8; Children Under 18, $5.

For tickets go to www.theatre.mvnu.edu

 

Mount Vernon School District presents “An Evening of Mime Theater”

This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on local theater productions.

This year, Mount Vernon City Schools are presenting a unique opportunity for middle and high school students. Students have been working with Professional Mime, Stephen Chips. They will present “An Evening of Mime Theater” on 11/8 and 11/9 at the Mount Vernon High School Theater. Show time for both nights is 7pm. Tickets are $8.00 and available 30 minutes before each show.

Click HERE to hear Teacher/Producer Marty Bell talk about why she chose Mime for the fall production.

Click HERE to hear from Professional Mime, Stephen Chips.

Click HERE to hear from several students performing at “An Evening of Mime Theater”.

Orange Barrel Production Company presents “The Outsider”

All this week, The Morning Thing has been talking with cast members of “The Outsider”, a play presented by Orange Barrel Production Company.

WNZR’s Katelynn Mabe and Mark Wesley enjoyed talking with these actors. They talked about their history on stage, how they have prepared for their roles and memories from this production.

Enjoy an inside look into “The Outsider”.

WNZR’s Katelynn Mabe talked with Maria Breker about her experience in the Orange Barrel Production of “The Outsider”. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

WNZR’s Mark Wesley talked with Beth Robinson about her experience in the Orange Barrel Production of “The Outsider”. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

WNZR’s Katelynn Mabe talked with Brent Midcap about his experience in the Orange Barrel Production of “The Outsider”. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

WNZR’s Mark Wesley talked with Josh Steele about his experience in the Orange Barrel Production of “The Outsider”. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for ticket information.

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Food For The Hungry: Lisa Mazzari

Today we talked with Lisa Mazzari of Food For The Hungry and she is the Food For The Hungry Coordinator.

Lisa began by telling us the importance of this event and where the proceeds and the food that has been donated will be going. Lisa also shared with us about the Food For The Hungry kickoff and the goals that have been set for this year. If you missed any of our conversation click HERE. 

Also for more information visit the Food For The Hungry website by clicking HERE.

Orange Barrel Production: The Outsider

Today on the show we talked with Michele Bayko. Michele Bayko is the Vice President of Orange Barrel Production Company and the Director of the Outsider.

This morning Michele shared all about the production and all that it entails. If you missed any of it click HERE for the full Conversation.

If you want to find out more about Orange Barrel Productions visit them HERE.

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November MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding shared his monthly Presidential Update with The Morning Thing.

He talked about his goals for the end of this semester, highlighted the calendar and the Homecoming schedule and shared an update on construction projects.

Click HERE to hear WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talk with Dr. Henry Spaulding.

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