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January Events


January, 2009

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WGNS’ 62nd Anniversary

At 10:00pm on the night of December 31, 1946, WGNS came on the air for the first time. The Good Neighbor Station rang in the New Year of 1947. From that first day, WGNS has had as its goal to keep Murfreesboro and Rutherford County informed. CLICK the old photo on the left for more memories. Now, WGNS is here 24/7 to let you know about the events here at home as well as at distant places. In recent years, WGNS has twice received the Tennessee Emergency Management’s Station of the Year Award. The TEMA award was for special emergency service during ice storms and tornados. All of us at your radio station were honored when the Better Business Bureau’s prestigious 2004 Torch Award. This BBB honor annually recognizes ethics in the business world. WGNS has also been one of the top 50 finalists in the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award, recognizing community service and involvement. WGNS takes seriously our job of local service to our community. Everything from letting you know about activities of area churches, civic groups, schools, etc. (Good Neighbor Events are posted below as well as broadcast over WGNS). WGNS continues to offer the popular Swap’n Shop (M-F 7:50-8:10am…phone this live call-in show at 893-1450); obituaries; local sports play-by-play; break-in with news live from the scene 24-hours daily; talk shows that give you an opportunity to ask questions of our county mayor, Murfreesboro mayor, police chief, sheriff, and more–everyday on WGNS. Yes, we still work hard to earn the honor of being your Good Neighbor Station. If you have any suggestions, CLICK HERE to e-mail your ideas!

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Daily Local Events Listed Here

On Going and Future Events Listed Bottom of Page

Sun. (Jan. 4, 2009) 9-11am Oakland Park Seventh Day Adventist Church (711 North Maney Avenue) is giving away food to needy persons. This service to the community is offered twice each month by the church: 1st Sunday from 9-11am and the 3rd Thursday 5-7pm. If you have questions, phone 904-0344.

Thu. (Jan. 15, 2008) 5-7pm Oakland Park Seventh Day Adventist Church (711 North Maney Avenue) is giving away food to needy persons. This service to the community is offered twice each month by the church: 1st Sunday from 9-11am and the 3rd Thursday 5-7pm. If you have questions, phone 904-0344.

Mon. (Jan. 19, 2009) 7:30pm Your MURFREESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with a season of The Soundtrack of Your Life. All performances are at First United Methodist Church (265 West Thompson Lane). The acoustics in this specially designed sanctuary make all performances a feast for lovers of the aural arts. For ticket information call 898-1862 or go on-line to www.murfreesborosymphony.com (Note: phone ticket orders by credit cards only, and internet order use Pay Pal). This concert is “LOVE AND WAR”.

image Tue. (Jan. 20, 2009) 7PM MIDDLE TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE meets at Bradley Academy Historic Museum (415 S. Academy Street).    The local group meets every month on the THIRD TUESDAY at Bradley Academy. Membership: $15 per year for individuals; $20 for families.  Each meeting includes a CIVIL WAR SHOW AND TELL segment.  For more information, contact Jim Lewis at 615-243-6830 (call before 8PM) or by e-mail at mtcwrt@comcast.net.  Visit the Civil War Roundtable’s website mtcwrt@comcast.net.  Visit the Civil War Roundtable’s website www.mtswrt.org

G. Gordon Liddy on WGNS Monday-Fridays 9:00am-Noon

Sun. (Jan. 28, 2009) 1PM ROLLING THUNDER, INC. Tennessee Chapter 1 meets at the VFW Post 8422 (10157 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna, TN). ROLLING THUNDER works for the return of the missing from wars and support for America’s veterans. Visit their website: www.rollingthundertn1.com or call Bob Ousley (615-513-5852) or Norm Hoffman (615-715-0523) for more information. Note: Rolling Thunder meets at 1PM on the 4th Sunday of each month at the VFW Post 8422 in Smyrna.

On Going and Future Events

Blood Donors NeededNow Five Blood Drives Weekly
The Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross has renovated and enlarged its blood center at 836 Commercial Court (around the corner from UPS). The same local staff is now handling all of these new blood drives. In addition, Murfreesboro is now equipped to service platelet pheresis donations. If you are at least 17-years of age, weigh a minimum of 110-pounds, and in good health, you are encouraged to give the GIFT OF LIFE. Phone 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) for more information.
Monday and Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm
Fridays 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays 7am-Noon
Note: In addition, there are regular Red Cross bloodmobiles at locations all around Rutherford County. Look at this WGNS calendar for exact times and locations.

Local issues covered daily on Action Line (Monday-Friday mornings 8:10-9:00am)
Show from WGNS studios on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays. But every Wednesday morning “live” from City Cafe. Join us there for breakfast and share your opinions in person. Tune to your Good Neighbor Network: FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; and over-the-air TV 11.

Shop Local…It Matters! When you shop in Rutherford County, your sales tax dollars build our schools and improve the roads. When you shop locally, you make jobs available here. Shopping local makes it easy on you, in the event you need servicing or repairs at a later date. It’s even more important to shop with local FAMILY BUSINESSES. Have you ever wondered what makes this community unique? One advantage is a large number of family operated businesses. Keep FAMILY BUSINESSES strong, patronize them! Listen to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, and over-the-air TV-11) for information about this area’s vibrant local FAMILY BUSINESSES.

e-mail your community events to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network

Hear weather related CLOSINGS first on WGNS (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, TV-11)

Wake-up with the all new WGNS Good Morning…M-F 5:00-9:00am
Includes news, sports, weather, traffic, obits, swap’n shop, guests!

BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, SOCCER SIGN-UPS FOR SPRING 2009

OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE (plays at Star Plex in McKnight Park, behind SportsCom on DeJarnette Ln.) sign-up 9am-4pm Saturdays Feb. at SportsCom corner of Memorial Blvd. and DeJarnette Ln. This is open to ages 5-18 (note: T-ball for 5-6 year olds). Call Glenn Juergens (692-2849).

MURFREESBORO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (plays at Barfield Crescent Park; on Barfield Road near the Shelbyville Highway) sign-up 10am-2pm Saturday Jan. at Barfield Elementary. This is open to ages 4-14 (T-ball for ages 4-6). Also, on-line registration at www.murfreesborobaseball.com through February 8th.

STONES RIVER KIWANIS SOFTBALL (plays at McKnight complex, behind SportsCom on DeJarnette Ln.) sign-up 10am-2pm every Saturday in February at Central Middle School. Slow-pitch softball for ages 5-16, and fast-pitch for ages 7 to 16. Contact Terry Hodge (890-2630) or visit website www.srksoftball.com.

MURFREESBORO SOCCER CLUB (plays at Richard Siegel Park at 515 Cherry Lane @ Memorial Blvd.) sign-up Saturdays, Feb. 9am-1pm and Sundays, Feb. , 1-4pm. Call Troy Robinson (631-3007). Register on-line after Feb. 1st: www.murfreesborosoccer.com

e-mail your community events to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network

LaVergne’s Police Athletic League (PAL) invites area kids ages 7-17 to join this community group for fun, homework tutoring and more. There are PAL drama and theatre sessions, PAL boxing program, help with homework and tutoring, bowling, self-empowerment and motivational activities, racing and more. Phone 615-287-8730 for more information.


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