Elementary Schools are collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

Elementary students all across Knox County are currently collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive. Collections are happening this week in Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown and Mount Vernon.
WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with the 3 ladies that are coordinating these collections around the community.
Linda Owens from the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority is coordinating the Greater Knox County Elementary Collection.
Sandra Fithian and Cindi Doolittle are coordinating the Central Knox County Elementary Collection.

Click HERE to hear their conversation and all the details of how your kids and grandkids can get involved.

Click HERE to find out more details about the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

COTC encourages local high school students to support Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tonia Osborne, Special Events Coordinator for Community Affairs for Central Ohio Technical College. Tonia is leading the coordination of the Knox County High School collection for Food For The Hungry. Tonia shared with us the new exciting way that high schools will be honored with this year’s collection. She also gives encouragement to all Knox County High School students to get involved with this project.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Knox County’s Food For The Hungry.

 

The Morning Thing Fave 5- Our Favorite Things from Thanksgiving 2018

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shared their favorite things about Thanksgiving 2018.

We are thankful for you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday!

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Mooore

Daria Swisher

Rachel Rinehart

Hunter Sutyak

Got Thanksgiving Leftovers? We have some ideas for you!

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(picture from Country Living)

Thanksgiving leftovers are probably the best thing after the huge meal with the family. But, sometimes eating turkey sandwiches over and over gets boring. SO, Country Living has some great leftover meal ideas for you!

You can make a Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sheperd’s Pie!

Or, Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites??

This is what you’ll need:

  • 3 cups leftover or pre-prepared mashed potatoes, cold
  • 1 1/2 cup Borden shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 3/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

See those ideas, plus more here!

Don’t forget to come see the Big Blue Crew at the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade and Walk on Sunday from 1-5pm!

 Look for Big Blue near the Buchwald Plaza on South Main Street. We will broadcast throughout the Christmas Walk with updates on all the fun, family activities.

 You can stop by to register to win a great family prize basket!

Anyone visiting Big Blue can enter to win a special “Clean Up, Dress Up, Drink Up and Freshen Up” prize basket for the family featuring:

  • An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning! (Valued at $100)!
  • One $15 gift certificate for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye.
  • $25 gift card to Happy Bean
  • Six Scentsy Bars from Melissa Dexter, Independent Scentsy Consultant. (Valued at $25)
  • Plus WNZR goodies including a jar opener, chip clips, water bottle, cups, mugs and hot chocolate, coasters, guitar flyswatter, ice scraper, NIV Bible and more!

The prize package is valued at over $190!

There are also tons of activities happening at the walk! See them all at our website, wnzr.fm

The annual Turkey Trot is back for Thanksgiving

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about the annual Turkey Trot. This event will take place on Thanksgiving morning and is a benefit for the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow We Run MV.

Click HERE to stay updated on all the events happening to support Food For The Hungry.

A new mentoring program for girls comes to Mount Vernon

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Rev. Kelly Daniels about her new mentoring program GIG – Girls Investing in Girls. She shared how important mentorship is to young girls and how the community can support this new ministry outreach.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Local Musician Timothy Noble joins Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with local pianist and vocalist, Timothy Noble about his upcoming Christmas concert.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on Timothy’s concert schedule.

The concert with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is Sunday, 11/25/18
Location:
Roscoe United Methodist Church
475 High Street
Coshocton, OH  43812

6:00 PM EST
Doors Open at 5:00 PM

Ticketed Event
CALL: 740-502-0972 for ticket information
$10.00 per person – Limited Seating
Tickets are transferable, not refundable
Freewill Offering will also be taken

The Mount Vernon Salvation Army kicks off their 2018 Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army kicked-off the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign on 11/20. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Capt. Christine Moretz about this year’s goal, kettle locations, the need for bell ringers and her heart for ministry to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to volunteer to ring bells at a kettle.

Click HERE to stay connected to all the activities at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.

Some exciting stats from 2018:
2,248 total families served with food/financial assistance
28 families assisted with rent or mortgage
66 families assisted with a utility shut off
6 families assisted with emergency lodging
52,794 meals provided through the food pantry
7,595 meals served through hot meals
1,504 meals served to children through Kids Clubs
41 Music and Arts instruction classes
116 days of tutoring through the Learning Zone
40 Teen leadership classes
10 Crock Pot Class graduates
22 children sent to overnight camp
60 Summer Day Campers

2018 Kettle Locations:
Walmart
Kroger
Baker’s IGA
Rural King
TSC
People’s Bank of Marietta

Kenyon College supports Food For The Hungry

Kenyon College has many activities planned to support Food For The Hungry.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Kenyon’s Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events and Tom Stamp, Kenyon Historian.
They talked about the 8th Annual Snowflake Gala to benefit Food for the Hungry, plus other collections that will happen on campus this holiday season.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to stay up to date on all the activities happening for the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to stay up to date on what is happening at Kenyon College.

Food For The Hungry – Working Together to Care for our Neighbors!

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