Charity

By now, you know Kitty's husband, Aaron Kizer.  His speed paintings and unique performances have made him a household name in the tristate and beyond.  In addition to being wonderfully talented, Aaron is also very charity-minded.  He routinely donates his talents to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude, CASA and others in an effort to help them raise money for their causes.  But, as fate would have it, Aaron now has to use his talents for his own sake and the sake of his wife, Kitty.

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It's back!  WBKR wants you to save the date for our 2nd annual Ultimate Dirty Santa Party presented by Henderson Chevrolet!  It's 7pm, Saturday, November 24th at The Hines Center in Philpot.  One giant Christmas tree.  300 presents underneath it.  And YOU competing to win the best prizes! 

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Arrangements for Lane Goodwin, 13, of Calhoun, have been released.

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The family of Lane Goodwin, via Facebook, requested that in lieu of flowers being sent to the funeral services, for those wishing to donate, do so in terms of giftcards from Target, Walmart, ToysRUs or Dollar General. Toys will then be purchased and donated to the Vanderbilt Children's Oncology Unit for the children at Christmas. There will also be a collection bin at the funeral services.

You may bring your gift cards to the WBKR Studios (3301 Frederica Street, Owensboro) Monday and Tuesday, between 8:00am-5:00pm.

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The song in the video below is called "Diggin' on the Mountainside." Well, I'm diggin' on Town Mountain. And you can too when they perform live during a benefit for the International Bluegrass Music Museum next Friday, October 26.

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Here at The Country Station, we are thrilled to again be a flagship sponsor for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides event.  This year marks the 3rd consecutive year for the breast cancer awareness and fundraising walk and it is THIS Sunday, October 21st! To find out more about Making Strides and how you can be involved, KEEP READING!!

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As the Thumbs Up for Lane Goodwin campaign continues to circle the globe, more and more news outfits around the country are picking up the story.

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I say it every year. Once we get to September 1st, the last four months just fly by and Christmas is here before you know it. But Christmas Wish gets here a lot quicker.

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This coming Monday, October 15th, "Hacienda Gives Back." Hacienda Restaurant on 1st Avenue in Evansville will be helping to raise money for Donna Huddleston, a 33 year old wife and mother of 3.

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The Green River Area Down Syndrome Association mission is to enable families enriched with the Down syndrome connection to share resources, build friendships, and advocate together for the future of our children. Outstanding!

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The 11th annual Crusaders Fall Haul Toy Run is set for Saturday, October 6th. The event provides toys for Christmas and large food baskets to families during the holiday season.

Sign in is from 11:00am-1:00pm at Maloney's Roca Bar, Hwy 54 in Owensboro. the run ends at Panhead Fred's on 2nd Street.

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This event deserves a big THUMBS UP!  There is a Community Prayer Vigil tonight for Lane Goodwin, who, over the past few weeks, has received an outpouring of support from celebrities, country music stars and people all over the world

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