(00-02:00) WBRE-TV's Nick Toma brings us this month's episode of Veteran's Voices, centering around a new mobile app for veterans created by local Dunmore Native Patrick Sandone. "The Guide App" - meant to make a return to civilian life easier for veterans and first responders. The idea the daily physical, spiritual, intellectual and psychological exercises can help keep anxiety in check. The app is also anonymous. Learn more at PAHomepage.com
(2:00 – 5:59) PA Live's Rachel Malak joins Frankie in the studio to discuss the kickoff of the WBRE-WYOU 3rd annual Coats For Kids Drive! A Part of the NEPA's Children's First Initiative, the Drive Kicks off October 1st, where the group will be accepting new and gently used coats from 7am to 8pm. They will be broadcasting live from multiple locations and drop off points throughout the day, including their studios on South Franklin St in Wilkes-Barre, Studio in Scranton and in Stroudsburg. Additional partner drop off stations are all around NEPA - check out PAHomepage.com for a full list and more info!
(6:00 – 14:19) The Osterhout Free Library is gearing up for the 15th annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Join them on downtown Wilkes-Barre’s Intermodal Center rooftop Friday, October 4th at 5pm for an evening of food, music, entertainment and more! Library Director of Development and Community Relations Michelle Riley tells listeners that proceeds from the event fund critical library programs and services – such as wi-fi rentals, an online database, SAT Prep services, Childrens Programming, a library of Things and more! September is also Library Card Signup Month – if you haven’t gotten a library card yet..what are you waiting for! Its easy and free – and the Osterhout has a link to everything right on their website at www.osterhout.info
(14:20 – 30) We have officially entered fall – the busiest time of year for the Friends of the Poor and the Family to Family Food Basket Program! Members Linda Robeson and Meghan Loftus join us in the studio to discuss several free community events that will be getting underway this fall, starting with a Family to Family Fundraiser at Cooper’s Seafood in Scranton! You can grab a pint of soup for just $10, or take a chance at several raffle baskets or giftcard board now through October 20th. Proceeds raised will directly benefit the program and their Thanksgiving Community Program, which provides several community services to the less fortunate throughout the holiday. The organizations begin the week of Thanksgiving with an Interfaith Prayer Service before providing roughly 4,000 hot Thanksgiving Meals to those in need, then donating around another 4,000 baskets full of food so underprivileged families can prepare a Thanksgiving Meal at home. To learn more or donate visit www.FriendsofthepoorScranton.com