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Today's edition is sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking ShopSeptember 30 is the final day of the federal fiscal New Year and one version of today's Charlottesville Community Engagement could perhaps have been about how this region might be affected by a federal shutdown. Each edition of this newsletter could be a lot of different things, but what gets selected is usually a matter of what is available for me to write.I'm Sean Tubbs and for a story on the looming shutdown, I refer you to the Virginia Political Newsletter by my colleague Brandon Jarvis.In today's installment:* Albemarle Supervisors have endorsed their legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly while Charlottesville City Council is still working on theirs* Jaunt turns 50 this year and is seeking stories from riders* Albemarle Supervisors get a progress report on climate action initiatives including where $522K in spending will go this fiscal yearThanks for reading Charlottesville Community Engagement ! This post is public so feel free to share it.First shout-out: A Week Without DrivingHow different would your life be if you didn't have a car? From Monday, September 29 to Sunday October 5, Livable Cville invites you to join the local Week Without Driving experience. The goal is to learn more about barriers and challenges that nondrivers face in our community and to reflect on the challenges you would face as a full-time non-driver.There are many reasons why people do not drive, including people with disabilities, youth, seniors and those who can't afford vehicles or gas. A third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license, but are forced to navigate a mobility system designed almost exclusively for drivers.Livable Cville expects the Week Without Driving experience will help participants better appreciate the challenges and barriers they face. For more information and to register your participation, please visit: https://livablecville.org/weekwithoutdrivingLocal elected officials preparing for 2026 General AssemblyThere are over a hundred days left until the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly and less than two months until legislators can begin to pre-file bills.Across Virginia, localities are determining what priorities they would like to see turned into legislation.At their meeting on September 15, Charlottesville City Council went through a long list of suggestions from the Planning Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the Office of Sustainability.“Energy prices are going up,” said Kristel Riddervold, the city's sustainability director. “Legislative priorities related to expanding distributed energy, meaning solar, all over the place in different ways.”Riddervold said city priorities are for the Virginia General Assembly to maintain the 2020 Virginia Clean Economy Act, full funding for the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank, and reform of rules for construction of data centers. You can see the full list here.The Human Rights Commission submitted a three page list including a request for legislation for expanded rights for those who rent, a request for localities to have right of first refusal to purchase supported housing units, and a $60 million state fund for housing assistance to support 5,000 families. Another legislative request is to require all Virginia localities to maintain a public homeless shelter. You can view this list here.Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston said many of those ideas seem very aspirational and may not take into account political realities.“The one that says here, ‘require that each county and city in Virginia maintain a public overnight homeless shelter or fund a private equivalent,'” Pinkston said. “I mean, that would be lovely because we're, we're doing this. I have a sense for neighboring counties and communities, the work that we're doing here. But does that have any hope of being passed?””City Councilor Michael Payne said many of the Human Rights Commission's requests are part of statewide efforts and many of the aspirations could get through depending on who holds the majority in 2026.“There definitely [are] some that potentially I think really could get passed this year, including like the 5,000 family funds or first right of refusal, but for example, the homeless shelter one you mentioned. I mean, I would feel. I think we could all feel confident saying there's no chance that passes this year.”The Planning Commission submitted a list of 15 potential pieces of legislation. The first addresses the section of state code that is at the heart of the lawsuit against the city's zoning code. Number six is a reintroduction of failed legislation that would allow localities to tax land and improvements at different rates. (view the list)Council will have a further discussion on October 6 before adopting their legislative agenda on October 20.The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is a little further ahead and had the third of three work sessions at their meeting on September 17. Albemarle has four legislative priorities, three of which would involve legislation and the fourth being a budget amendment.“First, we're seeking as a priority enabling localities to enforce the Virginia Landlord Tenant Act,” said County Attorney Andy Herrick. “We're also carrying over from past years expanding the authority to use photo speed monitoring devices.Currently those are limited to road construction work zones and school zones and Albemarle wants to be able to use them on rural roads. Albemarle also wants the General Assembly to try again on legislation to allow localities to hold a referendum on whether to levy a one cent sales tax to fund school construction.“This is an initiative that has been sought in prior years, that's passed the Assembly and been vetoed by the Governor in the past two years,” Herrick said.The budget amendment relates to another item Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed this year. The legislature's version of the budget had funding for a connector trail to connect Biscuit Run Park with the Monacon Indian Nation Tribute.Supervisors adopted their legislative priorities and the next step is to schedule a meeting with area legislators.To learn more about some of the statewide issues, read this story in the Virginia Mercury from Charlotte Rene Woods.Jaunt turns 50 this year and seeks travel storiesAs the Week Without Driving continues, one way people participating might get around is public transit. In addition to Charlottesville Area Transit, the region is served by Jaunt, a public service corporation that formed in 1975.To celebrate, Jaunt is asking people to submit their stories of using the service.“As we look back on 50 years of service, we know the most important part of Jaunt's story is the people we serve,” said Mike Murphy, Jaunt's Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission has always been rooted in community, care, and connection—and this anniversary is about celebrating the ways Jaunt has supported essential regional needs for mobility across generations.”Jaunt was created as Jefferson Area United Transportation but the acronym became the official name in 1983.Have a story from that time? Tell Jaunt at the website they've created.Second shout-out: Five Things ReLeaf has done recently!Time for a subscriber-supported shout-out, this time for ReLeaf Cville!* On April 21, ReLeaf Cville celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by talking with 40 fourth grade students at Greenbrier Elementary about the importance of urban tree canopy, and then planting a tree on the preschool playground* On April 25, the Van Yahres Tree Company donated time and energy to provide tree care to 45 trees ReLeaf planted in the Rose Hill Neighborhood, Fall 2023* On May 10 at RiverFest, Green Team members Moos and Antony joined Keith Pitchford, Board vice-chair, and Cathy Boyd, Executive Director, in providing information about ReLeaf Cville and playing Tree Bingo* In May, C-Ville Weekly profiled ReLeaf Cville's efforts to help homeowners turn their yards into leafy oases - and cool their neighborhoods.* The fourth annual Green Team session took place this week and was designed to equip rising 9th-12th graders in tree knowledge and tree care skills, this year's schedule includes sessions co-led by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Van Yahres Tree Company, Master Naturalists, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Community Climate Collaborative, and Steve Gaines, Charlottesville's Urban Forester.Albemarle Supervisors briefed on Climate Action programs, $522K in FY2026 spendingFor the past eight years, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has been in support of efforts to monitor greenhouse gas emissions as part of an international bid to keep global temperatures from rising. For six years, though, a different set of elected officials opted out of the program.On September 17, 2025, the six elected officials got a briefing from staff on county and regional efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to a world of higher temperatures and more volatile storms. They were also briefed on how staff plans to use $300,000 the Board dedicated to the issue at the end of the FY2026 budget process as I reported at the time.Resources:* 44-page progress report from Albemarle staff* Slide presentation from the briefingBut first, some recent history.Recent historyIn June 1998, local leaders signed a document called the Sustainability Accords, a series of statements intended to solidify the work of several environmental groups working in the area. While climate action itself was not mentioned, the document called for the development of “attractive and economical transportation alternatives to single occupancy vehicle use” and called for the promotion of “conserv[e]ation and efficient use of energy resources.”In December 2007, Albemarle Supervisors voted to adopt a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. At the time, Supervisor Ken Boyd voted for the “Cool Counties” initiative though he expressed concern about the potential impacts. (read a story I wrote then)In the years that followed, a group called the Jefferson Area Tea Party raised concerns about both the resolution and the county's membership in the International Council for Sustainability. The ICLEI group provided resources to measure greenhouse gas reductions and Boyd sought to end participation“We are being infiltrated in local government by an agenda that is set by this international organization,” Boyd said in early May 2011 as I reported at the time. “I think it's now a cancer that is infiltrating our local government here.”By that time, two other Republicans had joined the Board of Supervisors giving Boyd votes he needed to change direction. Democrat Lindsay Dorrier Jr. was a swing vote.Lane Auditorium was packed on the night of June 8, 2011 with some in the crowd defending sustainability efforts and continued participation in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Tea Party claimed that civil liberties were being threatened.At the end of the meeting, Supervisors voted 4-2 to end participation in ICLEI as I reported at the time. Three months later, they ended participation in Cool Counties as reported in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.However, the Republican majority would come to an end in 2013 after Democratic candidates defeated Duane Snow in the Samuel Miller District and Rodney Thomas in the Rio District.Back on the jobIn September 2017, Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution to “support local actions to reduce climate pollution.”“In October 2019, the Board adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement,” said Jamie Powers, a county employee since 2023 who is now Albemarle's Climate Program Manager. “The next year, October 2020, the board adopted the Climate Action Plan and stood up the Climate Action Program to implement that plan and help get the community's emissions down in line with the board's targets.”The targets now call for a 45 percent in emissions reductions from 2008 levels by 2030 and to be carbon-free by 2050.Powers said emissions continue to climb across the world and the effects of climate change are here now as a present crisis rather than one for the future to deal with.“The impacts are generally going to be worse over time and increasingly unpredictable unless we can get global emissions under control,” Powers said. “And we do have a role to play locally.”Albemarle's reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement which set a framework to reduce emissions so that the increase in global warming could be kept below 2 degrees Celsius. The increase is now at 1.5 degrees.Powers said climate change itself is not the underlying problem.“It is a symptom of a set of problems,” Powers said. “This socioeconomic system that we have, it works exactly as designed and it brings us to a climate crisis and a biodiversity crisis and all these sorts of things. So if we are going to effectively address the climate crisis, we need to take a look at our systems and address things appropriately.”The models used by Albemarle and other local governments are complex and conform to the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. These are put together by ICLEI and emissions come from many source sectors.“The major sectors of emissions are transportation, stationary energy, and that includes solar,” said Greg Harper, Albemarle's chief of environmental services. “That would be kind of like reducing that stationary energy. Ag force and land use is a smaller contributor and then waste as well.”Albemarle resumed doing inventories in 2018 and Harper said emission levels dropped during COVID but increased for 2022. Data is about two years behind. Harper said reductions can be decreased many ways, such as if many groups can work together to reduce a metric known as “vehicle miles traveled.”“We don't want to stop activity in the county, obviously, but we want to shift people from driving a car by themselves to taking mass transportation, getting on their bicycle for smaller commutes,” Harper said.Powers said Albemarle has been active in many ways to encourage reductions such as supporting home energy improvements, providing “climate action activity kits” through a nonprofit, installing electric vehicle chargers, and creation of the Energy Resource Hub.Albemarle also provided several grants including $20,000 for the International Rescue Committee's New Roots farming program to allow them to electrify equipment and improve their agricultural practices.“If we break down some of the things that they were doing from their composting practice, we calculated that about 25 tons of carbon dioxide is sequestered by them using the composting practices,” Powers said. “About 5 tons of avoided emissions by removing synthetic fertilizers from their operations.”All told, Powers said about 38 tons of carbon dioxide emissions were prevented.Albemarle County is also collaborating with the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia on the Resilient Together initiative which seeks to create a resilience plan to adapt to a different weather pattern. That will come before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in early 2026.FY2026 fundingPowers also outlined a recommendation of how Albemarle might put that $300,000 to use, as well as another $222,000 in carry over funds for climate action.“The Board made it clear we wanted to emphasize projects that are going to get the most value in terms of emission reductions in FY26,” Powers said.The Residential Energy Improvements line item is intended to assist property owners with lower incomes and that $237,000 does not include another $150,000 the county received through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.“A lot of times, especially in low income households, energy is going out the window, literally,” Powers said. “And so how can we help those folks tighten up their envelopes so when they're turning the AC or the heat on, it's still staying in the home instead of heading out the window.”The Local Energy Alliance Partnership (LEAP) and the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) are partners on that project. Powers said the goal will be to reach up to 50 homes, decreasing emissions classified as “stationary” energy. He estimates the return on investment will be about $3,000 per ton of emissions prevented.Another $100,000 will be spent on energy efficiency in county-owned buildings.“Most likely implementation looks like LED installation, LED fixture installation, likely at two different buildings,” Powers said. “If we transition the equivalent of the space of Northside Library to those fixtures, we would reduce again in that stationary energy category, one of those four categories by 0.03 at $700 per ton and annually that'd be a 143 ton reduction.”Albemarle funded the Energy Resource Hub in FY2025 at the $100,000 level and an additional $63,000 for this year. This is a program that helps homeowners find rebates and other incentives.Partners have not yet been found for the Climate Action Collaboration initiative.For previous coverage on climate action issues, visit Information Charlottesville.Reading material for September 30, 2025* Whistleblowers accuse HUD of ‘systematically undermining' fair housing laws, Ryan Kushner, Multifamily Dive, September 25, 2025* HUD cuts multifamily mortgage insurance premiums, Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive, September 26, 2025* Albemarle County to consider delay on data center ordinance, Jenette Hastings, WVIR 29NBC, September 28, 2025* Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.'s changing landscapes, Evan Visconti, September 29, 2025* Charlottesville's schools are old. Local officials are trying to change that, Brandon Kile, Cavalier Daily, September 29, 2025* Afton Scientific breaks ground on $200 million expansion in Albemarle, Kate Nuechterlein, September 29, 2025What's the ending, #929?Today I could not get moving. Something is off but my job is to bring people information. I picked up four new paid subscribers since posting the May 2025 transactions, and it is important to get out what I can.The story I wanted to tell today was an accounting of yesterday's traffic congestion caused by a truck hitting a bridge under construction that carries Old Ivy Road over the U.S. 250. I lack the resources to get such a story together but I have questions about whether such an incident is covered by emergency management officials in the area.There are so many stories I want to tell, and sometimes the best I can do is link to other people's coverage. Here's a story from VPM. Here's one from 29NBC News. Here's another from CBS19. How about Cville Right Now?There is a lot of rhetoric about climate action and moving people out of automobiles. Is any of it having any effect? Are fewer people driving alone? How many people are paying attention to this issue? What is the community supposed to do when a major highway is shuttered for hours? Are we all so endless trapped in a news cycle that solutions remain elusive, situations remain intractable?I don't have the answer but I know I want to be part of an information ecosystem that seeks to do better than what we have at the moment with a series of wicked problems that are difficult to solve in this era of fragmentation.So what's today's ending? A note that David Bowie's Diamond Dogs helped me think this morning and this 1973 special seems important. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

With Cotter Fireboat Captain Michael Kick. Listen to A New Morning with Susan & Brian live weekdays 5a - 9a on WBEN.

In this episode of Pyro Talk, we dive into the explosive legacy behind Cincinnati's most iconic celebration—Riverfest. Joe Rozzi takes us through the remarkable history of Rozzi Fireworks and his own journey as a pyrotechnician, sharing how his family's artistry has lit up the skies for generations. We also hear from Brian Dunaway, who reveals how fans can enjoy the show from the best seats in town while making a real difference for a good cause. It's fireworks, history, and community impact—all in one powerful conversation.#PyroTalkPodcast #RozziFamousFireworks #CincinnatiRiverfest #FireworksHistory #BoomOnTheRiver #LightingUpCincinnati #FireworksWithPurpose #HistoryInTheSkyNeed MJG Igniters? Get 75% off shipping on orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://electricmatch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!! USE code PYROTALKPODLink to trainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nrH5553D45VLYJynop0XLVdyWqCVCOtksLROvXnpYGY/edit?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch store to pick up a t-shirt, mug, hat, flag, and much more. New items added all the time! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://historybridgeproductions-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/pyro-talk

In this episode, Hailey explores La Crosse County, just off Wisconsin's Great River Road, where the fun never takes a season off! With every turn of the calendar, you'll discover new adventures, festivals, and local flavors that make each visit truly one-of-a-kind. Follow along as we explore the best things to see and do all year long!The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/exploring-la-crosse-county-all-year-long/La Crosse County: https://www.lacrossecounty.org/; Riverside International Friendship Gardens: https://www.riversidegardens.org/; Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://guadalupeshrine.org/; Play Grounds of La Crosse: https://playgroundsoflacrosse.com/; Jump Start Adventure Park: https://jumpstartadventurepark.com/; Dahl Auto Musuem: https://www.dahlautomuseum.com/; Hixon House Museum: https://www.lchshistory.org/hixon-house;Great River State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/greatriver; Moon Tunes: https://www.moontuneslacrosse.com/; Riverside Park: https://www.riversideparklacrosse.com/; Fourth Fridays: https://www.lacrossechamber.com/fourth-fridays/; Riverfest: https://www.riverfestlacrosse.com/; Country Boom: https://countryboom.com/; Kornfest: https://www.facebook.com/kornfest; La Crosse Farmers Market: http://www.cameronparkmarket.org/; Holmen Farmer's Market: https://experiencemississippiriver.com/business/holmen-farmers-market/; Onalaska Farmers Market: https://experiencemississippiriver.com/flavor/onalaska-farmers-market/; West Salem Farmer's Market: https://experiencemississippiriver.com/business/west-salem-farmers-market/;Oktoberfest: https://www.oktoberfestusa.com/; Rainbow Ridge Farms: https://www.rainbowridgefarms.com/; Hidden Trails: https://hiddentrailscornmaze.com/; Mt. La Crosse: https://mtlacrosse.com/; Coulee State Forest: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateForests/coulee; Le Chateau: https://lechateaulacrosse.com/; The Crow: https://www.thecrowlacrosse.com/; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksWisconsin Great River Road: https://www.wigrr.com/. Follow on social @wigreatriverWisconsin DOT: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/home.aspx. Follow on social @wisdot

Happy Hump Day, yo! Looking forward to heading down to Riverside Park later this morning for the start of RiverFest in La Crosse. Not sure what I'll be eating for lunch, but I'm definitely going home to sit in the AC afterwards. We kicked things off this morning with news about a train derailment in Wisconsin, a new budget deal in the state, some of the beaches that are closed for the 4th of July weekend due to high levels of E.coli, an update on the Idaho firefighter shootings, and a wind turbine blade that caused an accident on a highway. In sports, the Brew Crew got rained out yesterday, Damian Lillard's time in Milwaukee is over, SGA got a VERY BIG contract extension, and Malik Beasley is in some BIG trouble. We let you know what's on the boob tube today, and a new movie is in theaters today as well(Jurassic World: Rebirth). Speaking of dinosaur zoos, would you visit a real-life Jurassic Park if it existed? Plus, the Hallmark Channel's "Christmas In July" starts this weekend if you're interested. Since we aren't live on Friday morning, Doc joined us early this week with his Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Elsewhere in sports, the Indiana Fever won the WNBA's in-season tournament without Caitlin Clark on the floor last night, Coco Gauff loses in the first round at Wimbledon, and the University of Pennsylvania violated the rights of female athletes. Lots of 4th of July stuff this morning including some of the suggested movies to watch over the holiday weekend, some "must-haves" for your backyard BBQ, and a list of the more interesting names for fireworks! If you're unhappy with where you live and you're looking to pack up & move somewhere else, check out this list of cities & states that will pay you to move there. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got pulled over for DUI with over SEVENTY Bud Light empties in his car, a crazy cat lady who left over 100 cats in a UHaul trailer, a #FloridaWoman who locked her two kids in a shed so she could run some errands, a NYC firefighter who is suspended for giving "hot girls" rides on the firetruck, and a 360 square foot "house" in Seattle for sale for $416,000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What up Wichita! Welcome to episode 46 of the Wichita Dinner Table presented by Twister City Harley-Davidson.   Once again, we have a loaded episode and happy to welcome Marquis Bradley with Somewhere Fest to talk about this weekend's big event.   Of course there's a lot more to discuss including Riverfest being over, the ICT Burger Battle, the correct way to pronounce Gaeddert Farms Sweet Corn, what's bugging The Kansas Gastronomist this week and what else is in store for Wichita this weekend.   So pull up a chair to the dinner table and join me, Live Local, DJ Carbon, TKG, and Annette Lawless for another exciting episode!

Hour 2 - After local and national news on Steve and Ted we get today's forecast including a look at Riverfest's likely rainy end.

Back with Episode 45 of the Wichita Dinner Table!   What a day! We finally made the big stage. Thanks to Wichita Riverfest for allowing us to record for the first time as a group on the Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage!   This episode is dedicated to all things Riverfest. And shout out to one of the Red Shirts, Fabian, for joining us!

Happy Saturday! Guest Leo Delperdang, District 94, joins to recap legislative session 2025. Discussion of the other bills not discussed from mainstream media. What really happened in this year's session? Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District Kansas, joins to discuss One Big Beautiful bill.  Guest Breona Monk, CEO Riverfest 2025. Riverfest 2025 kicks off in Wichita! What's going on this year?

Jemelle Holoperik from Visit Wichita joins us again with a look at the myriad of events in town this weekend.

As the party begins we talk about the past, present, and future of Riverfest in Wichita.

Hour 2 - Things may get rockier tomorrow, but the forecast calls for great Wichita weather today.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 5/30/25 Complete Show - As we wrap up the week and month... we kick off another fun week of Riverfest.

Riverfest is upon us, and we get a preview from Wichita Festivals' Breanna Monk and this year's Capt. Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.

Today's guest is BreAnna Monk. BreAnna is the new President & CEO of Wichita Festivals which puts on Wichita Riverfest. We dive into her first year on the job, what she is excited about and what to expect for Riverfest 2025. Learn more here: Home The post BreAnna Monk – President & CEO of Wichita Festivals | Wichita Life Podcast #90 appeared first on Wichita Life.

Cody and Ryan Dudgeon are the owners and operators of Desert River Guides, the only rafting company in Farmington. Flows on the Animas River may not be record-breaking this year, but Dudgeon is still optimistic about good times on the water. By Ryan Simonovich.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/desert-river-guides-optimistic-about-rafting-season  This story is sponsored by Sunray Park & Casino and M&R Plumbing.Support the show

This week, the guys welcome visionary artist Molly Chopin to the show for an inspiring conversation about the universal creative spark that lives within all of us. They dive into the art of channeling visions through flow state, Molly's journey through various Burning Man chapters, her experience working as a student under Alex and Allyson Grey through an art intensive at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), and her memorable experiences with the Bledsoe family at both the Azalea Festival and Riverfest. Check out Molly's work at mollychopinart.com!

Dave Chats to Paddy Mchugh about this years Riverfest

Live 95's Lauren Beirne gives us a sense of the atmosphere at Riverfest 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Eileen Coleman to discuss the plans for the 2025 Riverfest, happening this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Lauren Beirne speaks to Gareth Campton, one of the people in charge of putting up the Panoramic Wheel in the Potato Market ahead of this year's Riverfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second to last episode of Bobcat Dating Diaries, Isaac and Ava read a fan submission, and talk our different 2025 RiverFest experiences.

Hour 2 - The City Council is expected to ok funding for the yearly celebration.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 4/14/25 Complete Show - It is a Monday, so we have Mayor Lily Wu with us today. As well as Fox News' White House Correspondent talking about congress and the status of the President's "Big, Beautiful, bill."

At Tuesday's meeting, the Wichita City Council will consider giving $40 thousand to Wichita Festivals Inc. for a cash sponsorship and in-kind services for this year's River Festival.

In this episode, Hailey sets out for the La Crosse Region, which is home to a collective of communities scattered along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Each community–La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Town of Campbell, and La Crescent–offers unique seasonal adventures. Tag along as she explores the La Crosse Region in all four seasons!Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/four-season-adventures-in-the-la-crosse-region/La Crosse: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/; Onalaska: https://cityofonalaska.com/; Holmen: https://www.holmenwi.gov/; West Salem: https://westsalemwi.gov/; Town of Campbell: https://townofcampbellwi.gov/; La Crescent: https://www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov/; Onalaska Canoe Trail: https://explorelacrosse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Lake_Onalaska_Canoe_Trail-2.pdf; La Crosse Queen: https://lacrossequeen.com/; Huck Finn's on the Water: https://huckfinnslacrosse.com/; Gateway Trails: https://www.oratrails.org/gateway/; Grandad Bluff: https://explorelacrosse.com/the-grandad-bluff/; Great River State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/greatriver; Great River Landing: https://explorelacrosse.com/project/great-river-landing/; June Dairy Days: https://www.junedairydays.com/; Riverfest: https://www.riverfestlacrosse.com/; Country Boom: https://countryboom.com/; Interstate Fair: https://www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com/; Kornfest: https://www.facebook.com/kornfestApplefest: https://applefestusa.com/; Arts & Crafts Fair: https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/arts-crafts-fair/; River View Vineyard & Winery: http://www.riverviewwinery.com/; Wisconsin Great River Road: https://www.wigrr.com/; Mt. La Crosse: https://mtlacrosse.com/; Coulee State Forest: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateForests/coulee; La Crosse River State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/lacrosseriver; The Crow: https://www.thecrowlacrosse.com/; Big Al's: https://www.bigalspizzalacrosse.com/; Polito's: http://politospizza.com/; Uno Venti: https://www.unoventi.com/; The Pearl: https://www.pearlicecream.com/; Rotary Lights: https://www.rotarylights.org/; Riverside Park: https://explorelacrosse.com/riverside-park/; Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://guadalupeshrine.org/; Riverside International Friendship Gardens: https://www.riversidegardens.org/; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksExplore La Crosse: https://explorelacrosse.com/. Follow on social @explorelacrosse

In early October, hundreds of ohmies traveled to Wilmington, NC to meet 'n' greet with the Bledsoe Said So crew and Bledsoe family. On this week's episode, Jenny joins the guys as they recap their magical weekend at Riverfest 2024, a time filled with amazing skywatches, high vibrations, and making lifetime friends with the listeners that tune in every week. THANK YOU to all who support us. Our hearts are so full after a weekend like this. 

Josh travels to Sauk City, Wisconsin to fish the Kayak Adventure Series

Josh travels to Sauk City, Wisconsin to fish the Kayak Adventure Series

The City of Milton and the Santa Rosa Chamber have plans to improve Riverfest for the 2025 Independence Day celebration. Assistant City Manager Ed Spears shares the details.

On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs is hosting their annual RiverFest cleanup this Saturday, the Colorado River has officially been declared positive for the invasive Zebra Mussels, the new Aspen Art Fair kicks off this week at the Hotel Jerome, and more.

Happy 4th of July eve! Is that a 'thing'? Well, it is now. We started things off with an update on the weather & the conditions at this week's Riverfest, and Brian cautiously tried Jean's cold, peanut noodle salad. No big surprise, but Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese both made the WNBA All-Star roster, and the NHL recently reinstated several people that were involved in the sexual assault investigation of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021. Got some more 4th of July stuff, including the most important thing at a cookout, and whether or not Americans should get the entire week off from work. We talked about a couple that's trying to visit every single Texas Roadhouse in the country, and a woman in MN who's befriended a sunfish. Let you know what's on TV and what's new in theaters for the holiday, and we played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's morning-show money. It was a scene from "ID4" and Shaw ACED IT! Had a MAJOR disagreement this morning in regards to a "hot dog board". Jean's planning on making one for her 4th of July get-together, and Brian is making something similar, but got very upset about it being called a "board" Talked racing with Doc today since we'll be out on Friday, and we also talked about the Detroit Tigers broadcaster who's under investigation for sexual assault. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bridge on the Blue Earth River that's in extreme danger because of the recent flooding, a woman who called 911 and faked a child abduction so they'd try to recover her car faster, Presidential candidate RFK might have eaten a barbecued dog, a wedding reception that ended with the groom being shot, a woman who assaulted her significant other with a smart watch, another woman who mistook a grenade for a hammer for TWENTY YEARS, a fight on a golf course, and a sweet UFO-car! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Columbia County; https://bit.ly/2QzF32XThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda; https://bit.ly/DWxJollyGoodCampfire Conversation: Welcome back to The Cabin Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into all the amazing ways you can celebrate the Fourth of July around Wisconsin. First up, we've got some great freebies for you. Speedy Rewards loyalty members can grab a free Slurpee from 7-Eleven between July 1st and 10th, and if you're decked out in red, white, and blue, Krispy Kreme will give you a free original glazed donut. Plus, Sonic is offering half-priced cheeseburgers on July 4th for those ordering online or through their mobile app after 5 pm.For a fantastic day out, check out Waunaboom in Waunakee on July 4th. They've got live music from The Breakfast Club and Boogie and the YoYoz, movies in the park, a kids' bike parade, cornhole, pony rides, and a spectacular F-35 flyover during the national anthem.In Stevens Point, the Riverfront Rendezvous from July 4th to 6th is packed with live music, fireworks, food trucks, a boat parade, and tournaments in pickleball and cornhole. There's even a musical instrument petting zoo and a kids' safety day.LaCrosse's Riverfest, running from July 3rd to 6th, promises fun for the whole family with fireworks, arts and crafts, a comedy show, wrestling, axe throwing, races, and more. Don't miss the parade and the River City Water Skiers show.Eric also highlights other notable events like Manitowoc's Fireworks and SubFest, Green Bay's Fire on the Fox, and Milwaukee's Big Boom at Summerfest. Jake shares his excitement for the Eagle River Parade, featuring floats, historic cars, and plenty of water gun action. For a unique experience, head to Madeline Island for a top-rated fireworks show or join Hudson's Booster Days for a full festival experience with live music, a carnival, and fireworks over the St. Croix River. Tune in to hear all the details!Inside Sponsors:Jefferson County; https://bit.ly/3gt0NauBest Western; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fPraise in the Pines; https://bit.ly/Praise_in_the_Pines

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Nigel Dugdale, News Reporter at Live95, and Broadcaster Meghann Scully. Image credit: Rollingnews.ie

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From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast presented by Darby Funeral Home. Today is Wednesday, November 29th, and I'm Keith Ippolito. Service League Announces Record-Breaking Riverfest Fundraising The Service League of Cherokee County achieved record-breaking fundraising results at its 39th Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival in September. Held at Etowah River Park in Canton, the event boasted an unprecedented turnout and the highest number of vendors to date. The Service League, comprising 100 women volunteers who contributed over 10,000 hours, raised over $155,000. These funds will directly benefit youth and families in need across Cherokee County, providing essential services like food, clothing, dental care, eyeglasses, medical assistance, rent, utilities, scholarships, and more. President Marcey Stein emphasized the community's unwavering commitment to supporting this vital cause. Visit www.serviceleague.net for more information. For more news about our community, visit tribuneledgernews.com. For the Tribune Ledger Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. www.bgpodcastnetwork.com www.ingles-markets.com www.henssler.com  www.darbyfuneralhome.com www.esogrepair.com #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 19th Publish Date: Sept 19th   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, September 19thh, and happy heavenly birthday to HOF Center Fielder Duke Snider ***Duke Snider*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Woodstock Police lt. promoted to captain Driver killed in Cherokee County crash Free Home Elementary teacher wins top state award for PE program   Plus, Bruce Jenkins catches up with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cottage chese.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial:  CU of GA - ELON   STORY 1: Woodstock Police lt. promoted to captain   Lt. Sinfelt of the Woodstock Police Department has been promoted to the rank of captain. Sinfelt has served the department for 13 years, holding various positions such as patrol officer, training officer, shift sergeant, training director, and section commander. In addition to his police duties, Sinfelt teaches CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) courses at local religious establishments and businesses, as well as gun safety courses at the William G. Long Senior Center. His promotion marks a significant milestone in his career with the department...……Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com   STORY 2: Driver killed in Cherokee County crash   A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Soap Creek Road in northern Cherokee County. The incident took place around 7:30 a.m., involving a Dodge pickup that struck a utility pole and came to rest on a guard rail. The sole occupant, an adult male driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. The driver's identity has not been disclosed.   STORY 3: Free Home Elementary Teacher   Keith Furstenberg, a teacher and coach at Free Home Elementary School, has received the Award of Excellence in Physical Education from the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. This annual award recognizes the most outstanding physical education program in Georgia public schools, based on activities conducted in the previous school year. Furstenberg's dedication to his students, colleagues, and profession, along with his innovative teaching methods and grant-winning programs, have earned him this honor. He will be celebrated at the association's annual convention and recognized by the Cherokee County school board. Furstenberg has over 25 years of experience in teaching physical education, art, and special education.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG - Drake - Dayco           STORY 4: Sequoyah fights off Etowah for third straight win   Sequoyah High School secured their third consecutive win, defeating Etowah 21-12 in a football game. The Chiefs, who had a slow start to the season, have turned things around and now have a 3-2 record. Jackson Hancock played a crucial role in the victory, breaking a 66-yard touchdown run when the Eagles were attempting a comeback. Hancock, a standout player, contributed both on the ground and as a receiver, finishing with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown and 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sequoyah's defense was also impressive, limiting Etowah's high-scoring offense to just 12 points.   Story 5: Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival returning to Cherokee County   The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Etowah River Park in Canton on September 23 and 24. This annual event offers shopping, dining, and various activities for attendees. The festival, hosted by the Service League of Cherokee County, serves as its largest fundraiser, with proceeds going toward helping local families and children in need through various forms of assistance. The event features over 150 arts and crafts vendors, concessionaires, local entertainers, and a children's area with games, inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Riverfest provides a fun and family-friendly environment while supporting a charitable cause.   Commercial: Powers – Ingle 8 – Heller Law Story 7: LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkins with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss Cottage Cheese.   We'll have closing comments after this   Chamber - Henssler 60 – Cumming Fair – Cherokee Chamber   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated album, award-winning trop rock artist John McDonald joins us in the lounge to discuss his latest project. Not only will he be shedding light on his newest release, but he will also be treating us to an exclusive premiere of his captivating music video for "The Last of the Sand Walkers," featuring the talented Johnny Ringo from the esteemed CODE Rum company.We will also be chatting with Brian Burns from Sail & Songs Productions about his upcoming Riverfest event. Additionally, we have the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Dan Jones about his creative process in producing the music video for "The Last of the Sand Walkers." Furthermore, we are joined by artist Dan Podsobinski, who will be sharing his insights on designing the album art for John's latest album.LinksJNC Officialhttps://www.jnclive.tvJohn McDonald Musichttps://johnmcdonaldmusic.com/CODE Rumhttps://thecoderum.com/Sail & Song Promotions - Brian Burnshttps://sailandsongpromotions.com/Dan Jones - Filmmakerhttps://cocoabeachweb.com/Island Hoppers Art - Dan Podsobinskihttps://www.islandhoppersart.com/Support the showThanks for listening...Watch our show on YouTube & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/jamsncocktailspodcast

The 605 Show went live from Thinker Networks with Tenley Schwartz from Downtown Sioux Falls.Hosts Dan Card and Alana Snyder discussed August events such as the Turner County Fair, Kool Deadwood Nites, and the ever-popular South Dakota State Fair. Alana talked a bit about the August Issue of 605 Magazine, highlighting a few of the small businesses that are featured in the issue.With a smooth segue from Dan, Tenley joined the conversation to talk about Riverfest, a Sioux Falls music festival taking place on Saturday, August 19. Tenley outlined what it looks like to attend and also to be a volunteer.Tune in to know how to get involved with Riverfest, hear Dan's ideas on dressing up the downtown David statue, and play a game of Guess the Song in which [spoiler alert] Alana gets bested by the tech guy. A special thanks to our guests, Thinker Networks, and to our viewers!

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Oakley Boycott from the Lander Art Center and Ami McAlpin from the Lander Cycling Club. Boycott and McAlpin stopped by to talk about this year's River Fest and Jurassic Classic events, which have combined forces to provide an artistic and outdoor enthusiast extravaganza. Boycott and McAlpin provided details about what to expect from the combo event, which runs from August 17-20, including some timely registration info. (Note: It was erroneously mentioned in the interview that Jurassic Classic vendor booths are free; this is not correct.) Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Boycott and McAlpin below for all of the details! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer joins Tom and Megan talking about St. Charles RiverFest and how they might deal with bigger crowds with Fair St. Louis not being as big this year.   © Sergio Montanez/Times Herald / USA TODAY NETWORK

Chuck Lambert Interview Chuck's musical education started long before he picked up a guitar. At age eight, he studied oboe and piano.  Four years later his godfather exposed him to the musical diversity of Caribbean culture and encouraged him to play guitar.  While in high school he played bass and guitar in small R&B combos, rubbing elbows and jamming with future members of Parliament Funkadelic. While attending Lafayette College in the early 70's, he was a member of the Tim McCabe Blues Gang. The band's primary function was that of a backup band for touring blues legends on the East Coast college circuit. It was then that he was able to play for legends John Lee Hooker, J.B. Hutto and Screamin' Jay Hawkins. He also gained valuable exposure playing college parties and small clubs in the Delaware River Valley. Most recently, Chuck has been playing guitar and singing his blues for crowds up and down the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia New York City and metropolitan New York areas while always returning to play venues in his hometown of Red Bank, NJ. As a member of the Norman Seldin Big Band, The Panama Chapel Band, The Cal Vetrane Blues Band, The Haugenes Project and a guest artist with The Red Bank Blues Band, Heavy Soul, Herd of Blues, Al Holmes and The Tribe, Poppa John and The Jam Band he has lent his vocal talents and guitar to many a fantastic night.  Chuck has led the band as they opened for popular artists such as Little Feat and Kenny Wayne Shepard. The band has performed in prestigious musical venues like NJPAC, The Count Basie Theatre and SOPAC. They have performed at Le Festiblues International de Montreal; The Riverhead Blues Festival in Riverhead L.I.; The Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure, Freehold NJ; The Westfield Jazz & Blues Festival in Westfield NJ; The Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, Riverfest and The Jazz in the Park Series in Red Bank NJ; The Clearwater Festival at Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook NJ and Asbury Park NJ; The Blues by The Beach Concert Series in Long Branch NJ and represented The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation in 2007 and 2013 at The International Blues Competition held in Memphis Tenn.   For more on Chuck Lambert-https://www.chucklambert.com/schedule  

On this episode we explore the Riverfest and do our top 3 favorite Riverfest food court items. We take a call from Byron for the third installment of on the spot and discuss more about food. We have a few good WTF along with our regular segments and much more...... Starring: Ricky Hays and Scotty McHargue with special guest Byron McNary Produced by: Jose "Zipper Lip" Retana Music by: Jerry "Dtru" Davis

(Lander, WY) – KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea recently spoke with Oakley Boycott from the Lander Art Center, who stopped by to chat about tonight's opening reception for the Gregory Dugan retrospective. The reception goes from 6 to 8pm, and you can hear all about that, Riverfest, and all the classes at the LAC from Boycott in the Coffee Time interview below! Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Tommy is going to be busy, handing out some ice cream tonight at Riverfest.  It is the Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social tonight at 6:30, and Tommy is a celebrity scooper.

(Lander, WY) – KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea recently spoke with Oakley Boycott from the Lander Art Center, who stopped by to chat about tonight's opening reception for the Student Select Show. h/t Lander Art Center Boycott filled us in on what we can expect from the opening and community reception, which runs tonight at the LAC from 6 to 8pm, with the exhibition conclusion on May 13. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Boycott below for all the details, plus some info on this year's Riverfest! Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.