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Stop Red Light Running Awareness Week

Even Carsyn knows that red means stop. If a three year-old knows that, licensed drivers should, right?!? I thought so!

This Thanksgiving week, November 18th-24th, is Daviess County Stop Red Light Running Awareness Week. With the beginning of the holiday season here, what better time than now to promote awareness of the dangers of red light running and to crack down on drivers who disregard traffic signals.

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Pick up the Phone, SANTA is Calling!

I thought I would share this since we are a week away from Thanksgiving ( I know it does seem too soon...), which means Christmas is right around the corner!

It looks like the Big Man himself, Ole' Saint Nick, is teaming up with the Owensboro Parks and Recreation Department for Santa Calls

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OCTC’s Happy Holiday To You Friday Night

The Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, Inc and JK Productions present "Happy Holidays To You"! Join the fun at the Riverpark Center, Friday, November 16th (7pm) for an evening of song and dance bringing in the Christmas season!

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“Christmas Cards For Veterans” Collection Begins

The Owensboro Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau will again begin collecting Christmas Cards for Veterans in 2012. All cards collected will be distributed to veterans in senior living facilities and nursing homes. 

 Last year, over 1800 cards were collected and distributed to area veterans in 13 different facilities around Owensboro, as well as the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. This is the Convention & Visitors Bureau’s sixth year collecting cards.

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Owensboro Humane Society’s Christmas Pet Photo Day

Is your pet a member of your family? Do you dress them up in cute little jingle bell sweaters?!? Well, the Owensboro Humane Society has a great fundraiser for you this weekend! It's time again for Christmas Pet Photo Day!

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Owensboro Catholic Home Raffle

Tickets are now available for purchase for the Owensboro Catholic 2012 Raffle Home by Sts Joseph & Paul Catholic Church.

This beautiful one story home is located in one of the most desired neighborhoods in Owensboro. It features an open concept with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, covered back porch, two car garage, master bedroom suite with luxurious bathroom, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, two additional bedrooms with a shared complete bathroom and laundry room.  

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My Fabulous Day At Allure Salon And Spa

Yesterday was such a tough work day for me, haha! If you were listening to my Midday Show you know I was live from Allure Salon and Spa on Salem Drive in Owensboro. To say they pampered me is an understatement! My Friday was amazing!! It was my first time there and Zina, Jenny and all of the girls at the full-service salon were great! I LOVED it!

Today, Saturday, is their open house from 10:00am-2:00pm and you should definitely check it out!

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East View Suns Meet the Stars – Real Ones!

East View Elementary School is hosting an astronomy night titled “Suns Meet the Stars” tomorrow night at 7:00. The event will take place on the hill on the school campus, 6104 Kentucky 405.  Facilitated by science instructor Dennis Millay, a.k.a. Mr. D, and led by students in the East View Elementary School Student Technology and Leadership Program, East View families and friends are invited to take a guided walk across the stars, using iPads and astronomy applications to accomplish this. 

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Get Updated Local Indiana Election Coverage Here

Keep listening this evening for continued coverage of the 2012 General Election. We will have Jay Zimmer and Gene Stewart providing two updates each hour. If you miss any of those updates, you can get all of the audio right here.

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Owensboro Sales Team Expands

Global Spectrum, the management company for the new Owensboro Convention Center, has announced the promotion of a current employee as well as the hiring of two new employees.

Laura Alexander has been promoted to the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Owensboro Convention Center. Laura was hired in March of 2012 as the Sales Manager for the Convention Center and was promoted to Director in September 2012. Laura will oversee all sales and marketing aspects of the convention center as well as focus on booking state and national conferences, conventions and events.

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Turn Clocks Back at 2 AM Sunday – Daylight Savings

Daylight saving time will officially end at 2am this Sunday, November 4th. Make sure you set your clock BACK an hour before going to bed Saturday night. By the way for the record, so many people say daylight savings time which is incorrect; it is daylight saving time, singular... doesn't that drive you crazy??

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WBKR Playlist – November 2012

Check out WBKR's top 40 songs for the month of November!

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