CHCR, Homegrown Community Radio

Reminder

chcrmember — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Now is the time to renew your memberships with CHCR. Contact the station at 613-757-1067, or you can attend events sponsored by CHCR and talk to a volunteer. A good place to renew your membership is at the Pancake Breakfast in Killaloe every month on the first Sunday. It costs $10.00 a year and goes to support the station. Of course, if you are not already a member, you can sign up at any time.

Back from the Holidays

chcrmember — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:55:59 +0000

If you were like me, your holidays were pretty crazy busy. It has been a wild couple of weeks, but now we are back on track. I hope everyone’s holidays were great.
Today was the Pancake Breakfast at the Killaloe Friendship Club. I went out for some yummy pancakes and good friends. Catch the next one on the first Sunday of February.

Dubvibe

chcrmember — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:18:10 +0000

On Saturday, December the 13, Dubvibe played at the Lions Hall in Killaloe. It was part of a craft fair and concert event. At six, the doors opened and people had the opportunity to shop local. Products included hand-made soaps and beeswax candles, jewellery and mosaics, and organic baked goods from all kinds of local farms and craftsmen.
It was a great night to listen to reggae. Dubvibe filled the hall with dancing tunes. Tk2000 a.k.a. Tanya Kornobis, singing and playing keyboard. She had Greg Zawidski on lead guitar, on a guitar he handcrafted, no less. Kevin Munroe played rhythm guitar. Jude was on bass. They had two drummers, both the Martel boys, keeping the beat. They played a lot of originals from Boogiewall Soundsystem, as well as newer songs written by Kevin Munroe. There were lots of Bob Marley covers, too, for what is a night of reggae without Bob Marley?
The show went until 1 o’clock and still people wanted more. It was a great time and hopefully they play again soon.

Changes at CHCR

chcrmember — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:22:33 +0000

There are a lot of exciting changes happening at CHCR at this time. The building hosting CHCR has just been bought by Peter Benner. Renovations have begun on the building. This will include a sound-proofed booth for broadcasting and much more.
CHCR has been going along for ten years now and it is time for changes. There are so many plans for CHCR to make it as successful as possible. In the future, it is sure to contribute even more to our community. The future is bright for CHCR.
Volunteers are welcome. Contact Peter Benner to see what you can do to help convert the building into a great radio station and community centre.

Pancake Breakfast

chcrmember — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:21:57 +0000

CHCR Pancake Breakfast is held on the first Sunday of every month. Speaking of which, it’s coming up in just a couple of days! It’s held at the Killaloe Friendship Club on Lake Street. Enjoy all you can eat delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and sausages with family and friends. Cost is five dollars for members, seven for nonmembers. Of course, you can always become a member for ten dollars a year. All proceeds go to help support the radio station.

Benefit Jam for Jim Kidd

chcrmember — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:56:54 +0000

The Wilno Tavern is throwing a benefit jam for Jim Kidd of Paugh Lake, November 30. It start at 3 pm. Bring your instruments and be prepared to play some good old country music and have a great time.

Holiday Shopping at South of 60

chcrmember — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:56:43 +0000

A show of miniature art, jewellery and crafts on for sale at the South of 60 Arts Centre in the Railway Station in Barry’s Bay has started today, November 22 and will continue until December 20. Come out Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Shop locally this holiday season. Visit South of 60 for unique, affordable art and craft pieces.

Peter Benner With A Message

chcrmember — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:01:01 +0000

Hello:
Peter Benner here….board member for CHCR.
CHCR is now organizing its move to the downstairs space at 14 Lake Street. We are quickly designing a sound proof space for our control room, and encouraging those who wish to participate, to help us move furniture, records and other fixtures, into the space below our present location. This process will start after the weekend, continuing during the day, evening and into next weekend. If you are available, eager and willing to help lend a hand, please let me know and I will schedule you in accordingly. If you have carpentry, electrical or plumbing skills, have materials and time you wish to donate or volunteer, we’d love to hear from you!
If you’re a musician, send us some of your original music.
If you’re wanting to have your own radio show, come on in!
If you want to listen to eclectic music, viewpoints and spoken word on a diverse range of topics, we’re on 102.9, 104.5 FM, and www.chcr.org (back up and on the Net in a few days at the most).
If you are a service organization and want to publicize something, please let us know.
If you are a business and want to become a CHCR sponsor for an affordable month or more, please get in touch!
We are a community radio station. We only reflect what effort is put into our programming.
It’s up to you. Please support homegrown community radio at its most independent. We’ve been on the air for 10 years now. Don’t tune in a month from now, only to hear dead air.
We need to hear from you. Even if all you can do is pass on words of encouragement, this will mean a lot to some dedicated, driven and yes, maybe even obsessed, devoted volunteers.
CHCR is here for you.
Yours in peace and fredom,
Peter Benner
CHCR Homegrown Community Radio 102.9 and 104.5 FM
P.O. Box 195,
Killaloe, ON.
K0J 2A0
613-757-0796
Fax: 613-757-0818
Email: radio@chcr.org
www.chcr.org

Time to Worship Prgram Change

chcrmember — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:05:29 +0000

Time to Worship, long played live on Saturday morning 10 am to 12 pm, has now had a time change. Effective November 8, Steve and Al have changed the starting time from 10 am to 12 pm and the ending time to 2 pm. The replays are at the usual times.

First Benefit Dance for Stanley Family a Success

chcrmember — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:54:31 +0000

The first benefit dance held for the Stanley family who was burned out of their home on Thanksgiving Day was a great success. Many people came out and over $2500 was raised to assist them. Thanks to all who donated money and time for them. It is greatly appreciated and wonderful to know what a strong sense of community this area has. There is another benefit scheduled for early December and perhaps another in January. I will kepp you updated.