WNZR’s Jenna Potts talks with Dan Bremnes.
Dan is part of the WinterJam 2018 lineup. He shared about his start in the music industry and how he got connected to WinterJam. He also talks about his new record and the inspiration behind the album.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
For this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5, our co-hosts share their favorite Christmas memories.
Sheryl O’ Neil is the Branch Manager for the Centerburg office of Interchurch Social Services. Sheryl talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart about the need in Centerburg.
On average, Sheryl is seeing 45 families per month! She shared how the funds from Food For The Hungry is helping meet the needs of these families.
She also shared her goals for 2018.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
There is also a special wreath auction happening in Centerburg to benefit Food For The Hungry. 8 wreaths are on display at First Knox National Bank in Centerburg. Stop by and place your silent bid today. The largest bidder on each wreath at Noon on Saturday 12/9, gets this special Christmas gift! Check out these gorgeous wreaths HERE.
Katie Frazier is the branch manager for Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown.
She talked with WNZR’s Lilly Buckley about the needs that she is seeing, the donations that will help their ministry and how Food For The Hungry helps them meet the needs of families in Fredericktown.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more information about the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org
The Knox County Career Center is hosting a live auction of some incredible themed baskets. All items have been donated, so all proceeds benefit the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive! There are 7 themed baskets, including a special one for Ohio State Fans!
These baskets are amazing, ranging in value from $200 to over $2,600!
Click HERE to check them out!
Last year, Emily Hollis purchased the wedding package. She shared her success story with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart. Click HERE to hear how this basket gave her daughter the perfect wedding.
Do some Christmas shopping this Saturday and attend the Knox County Career Center auction of baskets! You can get a special, one-of-a-kind gift for someone on your list (or yourself)!
When – Saturday, 12/9 at 1pm
Where – Memorial Theater, 112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon
Please come up the steps to the main entrance of Memorial Theater (Veteran’s Hall on the second floor).
(Mom’s Night Out package pictured above)
The Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive is making a difference! Your donations are helping meet the needs at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with the new officers Lt. Christine Baker and Lt. Megan Ashcraft. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
How can you get involved?
Stop by one of the numerous collection points this Saturday and make your donation.
Collection Points for the Food For The Hungry Drive on Saturday, December 9th
9:00 am – Noon: Post Office, Dollar General, Hometown Market; 9:00am -2:00 pm Interchurch office
9:00 am – Noon: First-Knox National Bank, Killbuck Savings Bank
9:00 am -2:00 pm Hometown Market, Interchurch office;
Millwood December 4 – 9: Spearman’s Restaurant (cash only);
Post Office, Library, Interchurch office
Foodstock is back at the Memorial Theater to benefit the 2017 Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.
Elixir Presents sponsors a Beatles Tribute to Sgt. Pepper.
The event will be Thursday, December 7 at 7pm.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Chris Petee about this event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is supporting the Knox County Food For The Hungry drive in a unique way. Their “Food for Fines” campaign is underway for 2017! The libraries around the county are collecting food and monetary donations to pay off library fines. It’s a great way to make a donation to Food For The Hungry!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with John Chidester, Library Director, about this wonderful collection. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Here is more information about “Food for Fines”.
The Mount Vernon News is a faithful partner to the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Managing Editor, Samantha Scoles about their involvement to the campaign. They also discussed the annual Classified for Cans collection. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Here’s more information about Classified for Cans with the Mount Vernon News.
The Mount Vernon News Classified for Cans Challenge runs through Thursday, December 7th!
The Mount Vernon News “Classified for Cans” challenge is back this year. Anyone that will donate 10 cans will receive a coupon for $5 off a classified ad in the Mount Vernon News. The coupon is redeemable through 1/31/2018. Drop off your food donation to the Classified Ad Department during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm).
Food donations will be accepted through Thursday, 12/7.
Outdated or damaged food items will not be accepted.
Coupons exclude classified display ads.
For this week’s Meet the Team, we shine the spotlight on the MVNU Messiah.
The 50th presentation of Handel’s masterpiece will be performed this Sunday 12/3 at 7pm in the MVNU Chapel Auditorium.
WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk with the Director, Dr. Bob Tocheff.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Here is more information about Sunday’s event.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present the 50th annual performance of G. F. Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. This free event will take place in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on the MVNU campus.
With the opening fall semester of MVN(C)U in 1968, the university’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah began. As a celebrated event in Knox County and the surrounding region, it has been a privilege for the Department of Music to continue the tradition with this 50th annual performance.
This year’s presentation will be performed by the MVNU Choral Union, faculty and guest soloists and chamber orchestra. The featured soloists are Elizabeth Barrett, MVNU music faculty member; Carolyn Redman, 1989 MVNU music alumna, classical performer and adjunct voice professor at Kenyon College and Otterbein University; Tyler Skidmore, 2004 MVNU music alumnus, music specialist with the Medina, Ohio, City School District and frequent area vocalist. And returning for his twentieth year as bass soloist is David Templeton, Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Opera at The College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. John Packard, MVNU Music Department Chair, and guest musician Michael Eaton will assist on trumpet. David Robinson will return as the harpsichordist and Sharon Blaydes is the concert master.
The 160-voice Choral Union includes the combined choirs of MVNU as well as faculty, staff, alumni and community singers. Conducting the performance will be Dr. Robert Tocheff, Professor of Music in the MVNU Music Department.
The program is open to the public without admission charge. Donations will be accepted. Parking is available from Martinsburg Road and Campus Drive. For more information, visit http://www.mvnu.edu or contact Tressa Daley at (740) 397-9000, ext. 3000.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and several convenient Graduate and Professional Studies locations throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,200 students from 32 states and 19 countries/U.S. territories.
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