KTK 98.5 » Because We Care http://blogs.ktk985.com Just another www.radio-blogs.net weblog Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:09:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 9.11.01 – We will never forget http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/09/09/9-11-01-we-will-never-forget/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/09/09/9-11-01-we-will-never-forget/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:36:03 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=12036 Today we pause to obseve the 10th anniversary of the day that changed us all

With thanks to our sister station WRVR in Memphis: 9.09.11.1.Tribute for 10 Year Anniversary of September 11

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/09/09/9-11-01-we-will-never-forget/feed/ 2 Join Gainesville Health & Fitness Center on Sunday, Sept. 11 to honor those who protect our freedom http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/09/07/join-gainesville-health-fitness-center-on-sunday-sept-11-to-honor-those-who-protect-our-freedom/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/09/07/join-gainesville-health-fitness-center-on-sunday-sept-11-to-honor-those-who-protect-our-freedom/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:21:38 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=12023 We Will Never Forget

A special tribute to our troops at home and around the world will be held Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. at Gainesville Health & Fitness, 4820 Newberry Road.

Join us in dedicating a new flag and a monument in honor of the brave men and women who protect our freedom. Representatives from all branches of the service and veterans groups will be on hand to raise our new flag, with a short program to follow, including a closing ceremony with 300-plus motorcycle riders with Alachua County ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education), remarks from Sgt. Maj. Major J. Stroupe, director of Alachua County Veterans Services, and a monument dedication in the honor of our troops.

If you have any questions about the ceremony please contact Jordan Barrish at 352-377-4955.

Click here for more information.

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Be the first in your neighborhood to roll your trash to the curb in style, while showing your support for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!  For a yearly donation of $50.00, you can order your Pink Trash Can from the City of Gainesville today!  Call 334-2330 Monday through Thursday to order yours!

Or click here to order online!

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/08/22/roll-breast-cancer-to-the-curb/feed/ 0 Support the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/08/16/support-the-boys-girls-club-of-alachua-county/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/08/16/support-the-boys-girls-club-of-alachua-county/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:03:56 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=11909 Caribbean Cruise Benefit Gala for Kids

Join us Saturday, August 20 from 6:30-10:30 PM at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on the University of Florida campus for dinner, dancing, exciting casino games, live and silent auction and more.
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic evening with friends and neighbors throughout North Central Florida, you’ll also support critical Boys & Girls Club programs.  We serve thousands of area children year-around, providing a safe, secure, healthy and educational environment where they can grow and achieve. 
The evening will include a full casino with a variety of gaming tables and slot machines, silent auction tables loaded with everything from rare sports memorabilia to exotic vacation packages and a live auction that will also feature a variety of unique gifts.

Ticket information here!

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/08/16/support-the-boys-girls-club-of-alachua-county/feed/ 0 Get directly involved in your community’s safety! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/06/30/get-directly-involved-in-your-communitys-safety/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/06/30/get-directly-involved-in-your-communitys-safety/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:20:31 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=10858 Become a Reserve Deputy with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Department

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division is comprised of highly motivated community members who volunteer their time to help with crime detection and prevention. As part of the Reserve Division, you could help patrol a zone, work special details, participate in undercover stakeouts, be an observer in the helicopter, patrol our waterways, be a member of the dive team and so much more. Join and serve today! Please read these descriptions of different types of volunteer positions and then click on FAQ link to see commonly asked questions and answers. Once you have done so, feel free to email any additional questions or submit a preliminary interest application on the Apply Now page.

6.30.11.2.ACSO Reserve Deputy Recruitment

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/06/30/get-directly-involved-in-your-communitys-safety/feed/ 0 Staycation Friday: Stop, Drop & Run! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/06/10/staycation-friday-stop-drop-run/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/06/10/staycation-friday-stop-drop-run/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:51:37 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=10614 5K and cookoff fundraiser more than fast folks and food

Date

Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

8:30 a.m. Stop, Drop, and Run Firefighter 5K

Address

YMCA of Marion County
3200 Southeast 17th Street

Fees

$20 pre-registration (May 11th)/$25.00 Registration after May 11th

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description

The Marion County Firefighter Benevolence Fund, the YMCA, and the Ocala Runners’ Club will be hosting our first annual cancer benefit. We will be hosting a 5k run/walk, 1K fun run for kids, the Michelle Standridge Memorial Cook-off, where local restaurants and fire-stations will be competing for best dish. The Pink Heals Coalition will also be out cooling off runners with their PINK FIRE TRUCKS, and helping raise awareness for cancer.

Additional Information

Packet pick up: June 10th noon-6:00 P.M or day of the race at the YMCA of Marion County 7:00 a.m. registration day of race 8:30 a.m. Stop, Drop, and Run Firefighter 5K 10:00 a.m. Free 1k Fun Run for Kids 10:30 a.m. The Michelle Standridge Memorial Cook-off

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Tonight, April 22 from 7-10 PM

Location: Sweetwater Branch Inn, 652 East University Ave., 32601

Enjoy a delightful evening as Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue hosts our 6th annual “For the Love of Animals” gala. Fabulous food, fine wine, and an outstanding Silent Auction make this an elegant evening out, all to benefit the homeless animals at Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue who are awaiting forever homes. Come meet emcee Chris Wells of 98.5 KTK’s Morning Show as she helps us raise funds. The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and as a non-profit 501-c-3 organization, we rely on this event to help us continue our life saving work. Plan now to make this a fun evening out for you and your friends!

Click here for more information or to purchase your tickets!

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/22/have-a-wonderful-evening-and-save-the-animals/feed/ 0 I’m with the band! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/im-with-the-band/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/im-with-the-band/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:53:18 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=9950 Sit with the Gator band at any home football game! Even Georgia!

A once in a lifetime experience for the die-hard Gator fan!  You and a guest will be seated with the Gator band at any home game!  You’ll even get a hat!  And, to make it even better, you can use this for the Georgia game!  You’ll have the best seats in the house!

Retail Value: PRICELESS

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

Bid on this item now!

Starting bid: $100.00

Current high bid amount: $550.00

Bidding is closed for this item – thank you!

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/im-with-the-band/feed/ 0 Gorgeous Gator bracelet from Brittany’s! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/gorgeous-gator-bracelet-from-brittanys/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/gorgeous-gator-bracelet-from-brittanys/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:45:22 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=9946 Gator bracelet for a Gator gal!

Ladies “Gator” fashion bracelet. Perfect for the Gator girl in your life!

Ladies Chamilia bead bracelet.  Sterling silver round snake bracelet with snap closure.  One sterling silver hanging alligator bead, one Halos Murano glass bead, one Poppy Field Murano glass bead and two corrugated line freedom lock beads.

Retail Value: $225.00

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

Bid on this item now!

Bidding is closed for this item – thank you!

]]> http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/gorgeous-gator-bracelet-from-brittanys/feed/ 0 It’s Billy Ball! http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/its-billy-ball/ http://blogs.ktk985.com/stormandchris/2011/04/15/its-billy-ball/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:23:57 +0000 Storm and Chris http://blogs.ktk985.com/?p=9943 Billy Donovan signed basketball

A must-have for any Gator basketball fan’s collection of sports memorabilia! 

Retail Value: PRICELESS

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

Bid on this item now!

Starting bid: $100.00

Current high bid amount: $140.00

Bidding is closed for this item – thank you!

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