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Feed the Need at Marsh

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:32 GMT

The Industrial Federal Credit Union Community Harvest food drive is nearing an end, but there are still ways you can help. Feed the Need is a 12 hour marathon food drive presented by WASK radio group at all Lafayette and West Lafayette Marsh supermarket locations. Deb McGee of the Industrial Federal Credit Union, and Randy Winchester, store manager of the West Lafayette Marsh join us.

3 local musicians at Keller Concert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:32 GMT

Three outstanding local musicians will take the stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts this weekend for the annual Keller Concert. The Lafayette Symphony's conductor, Nick Palmer, joined us with details.

Pre-Thanksgiving farmers' market

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:24 GMT

Greater Lafayette Commerce can help with your thanksgiving dinner plans. It's sponsoring a pre-Thanksgiving farmers' market on Saturday. Teresa Thompson, of Harvest of the Fields, shared the details.

License plates celebrate military

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:38:47 GMT

Two new specialty license plates in Indiana honor Hoosiers for their military service. Tippecanoe County Veterans Service Officer Randy Fairchild is here with details on the POW-MIA plate and the gold star family plate.

Jeff's High School Musical

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:36:50 GMT

Jefferson High School Music Department presented Disney's "High School Musical" last weekend. The opening show was Friday and it was the first show in the newly-renovated auditorium at the Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts. Director John Satterfield joined us, along with one group performing in the show.

Learn about Laf. Catholic schools

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:03:18 GMT

Catholic schools of Lafayette are holding a fall fair at two elementary schools this weekend. Judith Brewer is principal of St. Mary Elementary, which is one of the schools involved.

Area IV hosts "Enhance Fitness"

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:53:39 GMT

The Area IV agency is running a new program in Benton and Tippecanoe counties called "Enhance Fitness." The newest class is at the Senior Center of Tippecanoe in Lafayette. Laurel Wedel is Area IV's Wellness and Prevention Coordinator.

Holiday Historic Home Tour

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:49:04 GMT

Get an inside look at some of the area's oldest homes in an upcoming tour. Wabash Valley Trust President Shirley West explained how.

Merchants' Holiday Open House

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:46 GMT

You can kick-off the holiday shopping season with style this weekend, with the downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette Merchants' Holiday Open House on Friday and Saturday. Cheryl Woody is co-owner of Two Tulips on Main Street.

Enjoy a "Celebration of India"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:03 GMT

A "Celebration of India" is coming to the Greater Lafayette Area this Sunday.

Libary's Christmas art show & sale

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:28 GMT

The Friends of the Frankfort Public Library's Annual Christmas Art Exhibition and Sale is this a weekend. The library's Flo Caddell and Heather Crown of Heather's Flowers shared the details.

Visit the 12 Florists of Christmas

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:15:51 GMT

Lafayette florists have come together to create "The 12 Florists of Christmas." Patty Clawson and Brooke Kitchel joined us for our Helen Magazine Segment to tell us more.

Purdue promotes business diversity

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:36:55 GMT

Purdue's Office of Supplier Diversity Development is holding its 5th Annual Event to help minority and women-owned businesses to network with clients. Jesse Moore is Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity Development at Purdue, and he, joined us with details.

Purdue students promote CASA

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:26:42 GMT

A group of Purdue students is trying to raise awareness of Tippecanoe County's Court Appointed Special Advocates program and help it find more volunteers. Alex Kane and Ryan Nugent are here with details on CASA Awareness Week, which is November 9-14.

New hospice seeks volunteers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:04:11 GMT

This is National Hospice Month. A new hospice in Tippecanoe County is looking for volunteers. Nurse Lanita Alford is a co-owner of Guardian Angel Hospice, and Candy Lawson is a volunteer with the group.

Ski & Snowboard Club plans for snow

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:45 GMT

It won't be long before the snow begins to fly, but there's a group that's already looking forward to hitting the powder. Brian Olehy is with the Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Club.

Enjoy some Halloween magic

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:07:36 GMT

Halloween is here, and so is the magic. We brought in local magician Ron London to look at halloween traditions, and hopefully a little magic.

Fun at Operation Trick-or-Treat

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:29:19 GMT

Your little ghouls and goblins can get an early start on trick-or-treating in downtown Lafayette. Erin Nelson was in the studio with more about Operation Trick-or-Treat.

Time to pump some iron?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:26:00 GMT

Time to pump a little iron. Dan Ritchie from miracles fitness visited to show us the ropes.

Enjoy silent Phantom of the Opera

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:41:49 GMT

The original, silent, version of "Phantom of the Opera" is being shown at the long center for the performing arts in downtown Lafayette tomorrow night. Ken Double of the Long Center Theater Organ Society explains more.

Theater hosts "Lafayette Live"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:35:20 GMT

Local music will be showcased as the Lafayette Theater hosts "Lafayette Live" this fall. It's a five week competion, with the winner being announced in December. The Lafayette Theater's Ashlee Daton and Brady Schmitt explained.

9th Annual Operation Trick-or-Treat

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:17:42 GMT

Greater Lafayette Commerce's 9th Annual Operation Trick-or-Treat will be held in downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette on Friday night. Angela Vinson, of the Lala Gallery is here with details.

Bridge lit for cancer awareness

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:06:43 GMT

John Myers Pedestrian Bridge will be lit Tuesday night to raise breast cancer awareness. Ruth Breyley is director of the Women's Cancer Program at the YWCA of Greater Lafayette. She joins us, along with Lester Burch, whose wife died of breast cancer two years ago.

Experience elegance at Crystal Ball

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:29:44 GMT

An elegant night of fun in Lafayette will raise money for the Community Cancer Network. Jacquie Dexter is here to tell us more about the Crystal Ball in this morning's Helen Magazine segment.

Will you Boo at the Zoo?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:23:41 GMT

Friends of Columbian Park Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" is next week. Robyn Oldfather, the Friends' membership director and Zoo employee Amber Frederick shared the details.

Groups depend on United Way funds

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:37:32 GMT

United Way of Greater Lafayette announced earlier this week that it might not make its $5 million dollar goal. United way agencies are concerned about cut-backs. Angi Goodwin is Executive Director of Meals on Wheels, which receives United Way funding.

Art shows battle against cancer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:33:32 GMT

A new exhibit at Purdue University Galleries illustrates Artist Mary Hambleton's battle against cancer. Gallery Director Craig Martin explains.

Vet to Vet program informs veterans

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:24:24 GMT

Veterans and their families are invited to a "Vet to Vet" information program this weekend. Tom Bratcher of the Disabled American Veterans and veteran Jim Logsdon join us in the studio with details.

YWCA hosts bingo & silent auction

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:00:41 GMT

The YWCA of Greater Lafayette will benefit from a holiday bingo and silent auction event in November. Grace Lechtenberg, president of the YWCA board of directors, joined us along with Sarah Johnston.

Lafayette Amtrak may be greener ride

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:18:10 GMT

One way to go green is to keep the car in the garage. Joe Krause joins us to explain some benefits of using Lafayette Amtrak.