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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in September. They understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. The American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by each state. While they plan to be in New England in September, they will continue to re-schedule if conditions change for the worse. Regardless, they are excited to continue to reach the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking!

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair
hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with
photos to: [email protected] or call 1-855-OLD-RUST.

For more information about The American Pickers go to HISTORY.COM

Great Glen Trails‘ Event Director Lisa McCoy called Gino today on our sister station, Magic 104, and gave a full rundown all about their Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series that starts Tuesday, July 7th and will run through August 25th. Lisa explains that it is a fun and safe way to spend time with your family outdoors and a great opportunity to win some amazing prizes. Click below to listen to the interview and make sure to check out all the details.

Event Notes from GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series
Tuesdays, July 7 – August 25, 2020

We are thrilled to be able to welcome you to join the Great Glen Trails summer weekly mountain bike series sponsored by Kona bikes!!

Come to Great Glen Trails each Tuesday anytime between 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Choose your race course — long, short, or mini — and compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. Open to all ages and abilities, this is the perfect socially-distant outdoor activity you can do with the entire family. This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) event. Rentals will not be available for the race series.

Long course: 5.3 miles
Short course: 3.9 miles
Mini: 1.2 miles

All courses use the Great Glen Trails carriage roads and single track at the scenic base of Mt. Washington.

There will be a few additional parameters in place this summer due to COVID19 restrictions and recommendations:

– mandatory staggered start; at least 1 min apart
– please do not congregate at the starting line under tent
– children must be accompanied at all times by their own parent/guardian

Please follow CDC recommendations and do not come to Great Glen if you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID19. We kindly ask you to wear a mask when inside, wash your hands, and keep at least 6′ apart. 

We will have prizes each week in lieu of a potluck party and awards at the end of the series. We encourage everyone to sign up online in advance! 

Series Adult: $65
Series Child (17& Under): $40

One Race Adult: $14
One Race Child: $9

*One race rates are only available for purchase day-of, on site.

RIDE LOCALLY. BE SMART. BE HEALTHY. — Kona

To register go to GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

Congressman Chris Pappas called in to the morning Show today and talked with Roy about a plethora of topics. They discussed the Congressman’s response to an order barring foreign workers on a slate of employment-based visas, upcoming relief packages for COVID-19, and two significant Supreme Court decisions affirming workplace protection for the LGBTQ community and Dreamers. Click below to listen to the full interview.

To learn more about Congressman Chris Pappas and his efforts please visit PAPPAS.HOUSE.GOV

The crew from Cheese Louise called in to our sister station, Magic 104, today and told Gino all about the “behind the scenes” of the Cheese Louise brand and gave us a nice idea on just how passionate they are, not just about “grilled cheese sandwiches” but this community, their staff, their customers, and having FUN. Bryce, James, Jasmine, and Ian joined Gino on a conference call and in addition to talking about the “why” behind Cheese Louise, they gave us a great peek at the menu and a rundown of their location on the Kanc and NOW at Settlers Green. Listen below!

Stop by their BRAND NEW location today at Settlers Green and to learn more about Cheese Louise go to EATCHEESELOUISE.COM

US Senator Jeanne Shaheen called in to the Morning Show today and talked with Roy about a plethora of topics. Senator Shaheen has always been a big proponent of safeguarding and maintaining our natural environment and she has now helped pass a bipartisan bill to help out NH Wildlife areas, like the White Mountain National Forest. She also discussed New Hampshire’s reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests happening in NH. Click below to listen to the full interview.

To learn more about Jeanne Shaheen and her efforts as a US Senator please visit SHAHEEN.SENATE.GOV

Yesterday on our sister station, Magic 104, Gino was joined by Conway Scenic Railroad Marketing & Events Manager Brian Solomon via the phone and they discussed the Conway Scenic Railroad‘s REOPENING this Saturday, June 20th. Brian gave us a full rundown of how operation has changed at the train station due to COVID-19 and the guidelines they will be following to make sure everyone will be safe when riding with the Conway Scenic Railroad. Check out the interview below!

For ticket info and more details visit CONWAYSCENIC.COM

 

Believe In Books’ Youth Theatre Director Nate Sawyer gave Gino a call last week and the two discussed the opening of the Believe In Books Youth Theatre Summer Camp in the 100 Acre Wood. The week-long sessions start on Monday, June 29th and will go through until August 21st. Nate explains all the safety guidelines that the theatre will be following in order to make sure all campers and staff are safe. Plus, he gives us a full rundown of all the shows. Click below to listen and check out the details too!

Logistics: Camp takes place at the Theater in the Wood. Where we use the theater, the theater stage, lobby, and the outside property for all our rehearsals and camp activities. Kids ages 7-14 come prepared to have fun filled days including acting, singing, dancing, crafting, creating, playing games, listening to and reading stories, and enjoying the fresh outdoors! Campers are asked to provide their own sack lunch, as well as a small snack for later in the day. Registration will close one week prior to each camp.

Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:45 am and 9:15 am, drop off will occur at the top of the stairs in the upper theater parking lot.  Drop offs will occur with one camper/one family at a time. Pick up will occur Monday through Thursday between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm in the same fashion. Once all campers arrive, we start our planned activities & rehearsals! Throughout the day we have blocks dedicated to learning a foundation of:

Auditioning Campers will learn a dance, sing a song, and read some lines alongside other campers of similar ages, and will be cast appropriately for age & ability!

Acting Once roles are announced, campers will rehearse scenes from the performance;

Dance Campers will learn dances that will take place in their show;

Music where we learn how music can enhance a piece of work, and work on songs featured in our performance (in the form of tracked music)

Games Some fun theater & camp inspired games to make playtime, fun and inventive

Story Time where we can read & share stories and talk about the art of storytelling

Outdoor Adventure Where campers are taken out on our fantastic trail system for some interaction with nature.

Camp Performances: Camp performances happen @5PM on the last Friday of camp. Camp performances are ticketed events and are open to the general public for $5/person. (Each Camper receives 1 complimentary ticket for distribution, to their show.) All tickets must be purchased online prior to arriving at the Theater in the Wood.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, tuition also includes:

– A Complimentary Ticket to see the Theatre Camp Show at the end of the week

– A Camp Buff

– Supplies for Costumes, Props, Sets and Projects throughout the week that will aid in their performances

For more details and a line-up of all the shows go to BELIEVEINBOOKS.ORG

Kendra Veno of Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats called in to Gino and The Magic Morning Show today and told us all about how Veno’s has been doing throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Today, June 3rd, marks the first day their storefront will be open since March. Kendra goes into detail about the menu and all the great things Veno’s has planned for the summer. Kendra also explains that Veno’s is a HUGE supporter of “SHOPPING LOCAL” and shared with us why it’s so important to support all local business and what it means to her to be a part of this community.

Click below to listen and make sure to check out their website and social media for the latest updates and NEW hours!

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To learn more about Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats go to VENOSNH.COM

The Executive Director of the Gibson Center and familiar voice to the airwaves of 93.5 WMWV, George Cleveland called in to the morning show yesterday to talk with Roy Prescott. George discussed what the Gibson Center has been up to in response to the coronavirus and explained their game plan when it comes to their meals and donations. Roy also asked George about fundraisers not just for the Gibson Center but all around the valley and George explains how some are getting very creative. The two also touched on “local radio” as a platform and how it’s been as reliable now than it’s ever been. To close George shares some great advice on how to stay positive despite the pandemic. Listen to this great conversation below!

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To learn more about the Gibson Center, visit GIBSONCENTER.ORG or give them a call at (603) 356-3231.

Our very own News Director Christian Mower took up the task of no shaving for the entire month of November to show his support for the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park. The Organization held their 2nd annual Grow A Beard for KP competition this past month with beard growers competing for four different categories; Glorious Beard, Red Beard, Viking Beard, and Perfect Beard.

Mower decided he would throw away the razor for a month to help spread the word about this great cause in the Mount Washington Valley.

You can see his transformation from baby smooth 12-year-old looking Mower to burly bearded Mower below.

Mower Took a selfie every weekday during the month to document his beard-formation, which you can check out in the Gif. below.

The Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has all sorts of great and creative fundraisers happening all the time. The next one they have is a Holly Jolly Christmas event on December 9th at the Albany Town Hall. They are also looking for artist in the valley to participate in their Annual Skate-Art Show.

So far the Skate Park has raised almost $25,000 and there’s still a long way to go! For the latest information on all the great fundraisers the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has going on, visit the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park Facebook Page!