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Kathy Brechler Talks 2023 Kenyon Snowflake Gala

Kathy Brechler joined us to share all the details for this year’s Kenyon Snowflake Gala. She talked about the theme for this year’s gala being Swing Into The Holidays. There will be music, dining, and fundraising throughout the night.

Kathy also shared about the agenda for the night and more on the William A. Stroud Jr. Award that will be given out. The date for this year’s event is Dec. 8th at the Lowry Center at Kenyon College. It will begin at 6pm.

Deadline to get your tickets is Monday, Dec. 4th. You can get your tickets HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Kathy below:

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Lori Jones-Perkins Shares on Giving Tuesday

Lori Jones-Perkins joined us for Giving Tuesday to share more about the United Way of Knox County and their 2023 campaign. She gave us an update on where the campaign is currently with their goal of $1 million dollars.

Lori also gives the exciting news for Giving Day. The United Way of Knox County has received a matching grant of $10,000 from the Knox County Foundation. The first $10,000 coming in today will be matched, which means The United Way will receive $20,000! This money will be used for a tutoring program at one of the county schools.

All funds raised in Knox County, stay in Knox County. For more information or to donate click HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Lori below:

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WNZR Talks With Cast and Director of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with Ian Ernsberger (Director) and two cast members (Jeffrey Scott and Tony Montgomery) from It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The show will be coming to the Knox Memorial Theater this weekend: November 24th – 26th.

They all shared their backgrounds in theatre, what it has been like working on a production that is presented as a live radio play, and lots more.

Listen to their full conversations below:

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Lori Jones-Perkins Shares About the United Way of Knox County

Lori Jones-Perkins, Executive Director, of the United Way of Knox County joined WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to tell us about the special night for MVNU Men’s Basketball with partnership of the United Way of Knox County.

Lori tells us more about how the United Way helps to connect partners and resources in our community. She shares how every dollar given to the United Way of Knox County stays in Knox County.

Lori shares the ways that people can give to the United Way and where they will be at the MVNU Men’s Basketball game at 7pm on 11/21/23.

Listen to the full conversation with Lori below:

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Mike Cheek Previews MVNU Homecoming 2023

Mike Cheek, Class of 1982, is the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Mike talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and The Lakeholm Viewer’s Faith West to preview the events of Homecoming 2023.

Mike gives an overview for the schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and shares his excitement and expectations for Homecoming Weekend 2023 as alumni and family plan to make their way back to MVNU.

WNZR and our team welcomes everyone back to campus, we hope you all have a great Homecoming Weekend!

See the full list of events HERE.

Listen to our conversation with Mike Cheek below:

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WNZR Talks with Directors and Cast Members from MVNU Fall One Acts

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle had the opportunity to chat with Zach Sherman, writer and director of Miracles & Con Men. The show is a musical one act that will be presented during MVNU Homecoming at the Thorne Performance Hall with performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

We also talked to Alex Pittman who is a student and the director for the one act, The Great Mythology Olympiaganza. He shared what his experience has been like working as a student director.

Finally, we spoke with three cast members from the Fall One Acts. We talked to Logan Davis, Destiny Fullerton, and Chloe Hall. They all shared about their roles and how they have enjoyed working on the Fall One Acts.

For more information and tickets click HERE.

Listen to our full conversations below:

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Simon Taylor Talks Early Bird Turkey Trot Ahead of MVNU Homecoming

MVNU’s Simon Taylor, Head Coach for Cross Country, shares about an upcoming fundraiser happening Homecoming Weekend. The Early Bird Turkey Trot is a 5K that will benefit Cross Country and Track & Field.

Simon shares all the details for the 5K which is happening Saturday, November 11th beginning at 9am in front of the chapel on MVNU’s camps.

Simon also talks about the season for Cross Country which just wrapped up and gives a preview for the indoor Track & Field season.

Listen to our full conversation with Simon below:

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WNZR Talks with Kandee Popham of Place 4 Grace

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace, ahead of Flannel Fest 2023.

Kandee shares an update with the ministry of Place 4 Grace including the recent start of P4G Thrift, a program call Grow in Grace, and much more.

Flannel Fest is coming up on Friday, for all the details see the poster below or click HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Kandee below:

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Richard Primm Shares About Local Wreaths Across America Project

Richard Primm, JROTC Instructor at the Knox County Career Center, shares about an upcoming project with the AFJROTC with the KCCC that plans to honor local heroes this December.

Wreaths Across America is an organization that places wreaths on the graves of veterans every year. Richard shares about the mission for this year and how people can get involved.

Learn more about the history and tradition of Wreaths Across America by watching the video below:

The Knox County Career Center and AFJROTC will be placing wreaths on graves at Mound View Cemetery on December 16th. You can scan the QR code on the post below to donate.

To listen to our full conversation with Richard Primm, listen below:

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Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner Preview Fall Festival at Church at Chapel Hill

Church at Chapel Hill is hosting their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 4 to 7:30pm. Connie Jackson, Children’s Director, and Pastor Jon Whisner joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to talk about this year’s festival. They shared with us where the idea came from to host a community event like this, what will be happening at this year’s event, and why families should come out.

There will be Food Trucks, a Trunk or Treat, Costume Contests and Parades, Hayrides, Games, Live Music, and lots more! Listen in as Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner give all the details for this year’s event.

Big Blue will be on site and our Big Blue Crew will be broadcasting live from 4pm to 6pm!

Listen to our full conversation below:

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