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On this Wednesday, right here in the heart of the Riverbend, we're starting the day off with Lev and Pere Marquette State Park! Lev is filling us in ahead of the Pollinator Day he is hosting at the State Park on June 22nd! Lev will fill us in on all of the details, and ways we can sign up! PLUS, Lev will break down pollinators and some of the different species we encounter in this area. Stella Webb, Jodi Rae, and Nichole Coad join us in the studio at 10:35! The three will be filling us in on the NEW monthly workshops taking place at Soul Sanctuary in Milton School House! The focus is on building healthy relationships. In our society, we are not taught how to build and maintain healthy relationships. Many times, by default, we are taught how to have unhealthy relationships. The three will discuss this further, and detail how the workshops will be formatted.

On This Tuesday in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are starting the day off with Luis for another report on the St. Louis Sports Scene. We will get the latest to on the Cardinals, STL City, and more. Then at 10:10 we are talking with Kristen Burns and getting an update on the Wood River Business Alliance! Kristen is bringing us the exciting details surrounding the new of Wood River Business Alliance officially becoming a Main Street organization! Then at 10:35, we are talking with Dan Reinke, and getting an update ahead of the Scott Reinke Memorial Ride to Fight Suicide, which is set for May 25th, at 9 AM, starting at Ted's Motorcycle World. Dan will give us an update on how The Ride is shaping up so far, all of the details of the day, and Dan will fill us in on Scott, and the purpose behind this meaningful tribute.

On this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are joined by Renee, Lacy, and Hayner Libary! We are getting all of the details on Puzzle Me This! Puzzlers and puzzle fans are invited to join Hayner for the first-ever Hayner Library Spring Puzzle Competition. For this special event, Genealogy & Local History Library staff are once again collaborating with Alton High School Graphic Communication students to create a one-of-a-kind image that speaks to the history of Alton, Godfrey, and Foster Township. These puzzles will be produced only for the competition. They will fill us in on all of the work going into the project, all of the details, and more!

Join us this Friday morning in the heart of the Riverbend as we start the show with Clara Vaugn-LMT! Clara will be filling us in on her business Clarity Massage- which is located in the Riverbender Building! Clara will fill us in on her background, and the amazing services she provides for her clients. PLUS we get all of the details on how we can utilize her service! Then at 10:30 we are chatting with Sydney and getting the latest on her latest Riverbender Blog! Blog Talk is back and this time with a chocolate taste test!

On this Wednesday, right here in the heart of the Riverbend, we're starting the day off with a fantastic conversation with Master Chef, Lasse Sorensen! WE ALL SAW THE LANDING OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE! We will get Chef's reaction to the community's excitement to it, his initial takeaway of the Alton Cuisine, his plans for the development of our culinary map, and so much more! Then we are learning all about the Native Plant Festival! Corrine will be filling us in on the excitement, and what we can expect at this wonderful event! Then at 10:30 we are talking with Peter Allen and we are getting all of the details on the Mississippi Masters! Golfers interested in taking part in the event can register at: www.graftonilchamber.com. The outing will feature a four-person scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Team entry fees are $360.

On this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend! We are starting the day with the Riverbend CEO Program! THE DAY IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER... TRADE SHOW DAY! On April 23rd, from 5-7 PM head on over to the Best Western Premier on College Avenue in Alton! The group has been hard at work all year developing their businesses and after their class fundraiser... they are ready to showcase them to the community! We will be talking to every student about their business, the program as a whole, and more! Then at 10:10 Luis calls in to make up for CJ's technical nightmare on Friday. We will get the latest from the STL Sports Scene, and more! Taralei Griffin is back in the studio today! Taralei will be filling us in on her new project "Get Loud" (which CJ is a part of)! She will fill us on on the exhibit and the BIG BIG BIG SHABOOZIE on 4-20 at the conservatory!

On this Thursday morning in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are kicking things off with Lee Cox, and Theater Thursday! We are getting all of the details on the 91st Season of our landmark which is set to being in just a few short weeks! Lee will also fill us in on the upcoming Open House at the theater on April 28th, with all of the fun we can have and ways we can be a part of it! We are also going to learn more about the upcoming Singing in the Rain! Then at 10:35, Sydney Sinks joins us for another edition of Blog Talk! We will hear her insights on the latest piece, plus an update on her Lamb Cake!

On this Wednesday, right here in the heart of the Riverbend, we're starting the day off with another fantastic conversation with Centerstone! Karla Schulte will be joining us via Zoom to detail Centerstone’s Flourish program! This program helps all families increase well-being and enhance the safety of the family by developing and improving parenting and communication skills, strengthening family relationships, working through trauma, and so much more. Keith Kueber with Kreative Kids joins us in the studio! He will be filling us in on all of the details regarding the upcoming Family Fun Day at Kreative Kids on April 13th, that also serves as a fundraiser for this great institution!

On This Tuesday in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are starting the show off with Cort Wahle with Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness! Cort has an impressive background and resume in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, and brings this knowledge to each of his classes at the fitness community staple! He will fill us in on the environment inside his classes, his career, what makes Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness, and more! Then at 10:35, we are talking with Tony Allen with Cheap AF Video! Tony will be giving us a follow up on the road to the Total Eclipse of the Heartland at the Litchfield Skyview Drive-In! He will get us up to speed on how everything is coming together and his reaction to the excitement that's brewing!

On this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend! We are starting the day with Luis! Luis will be filling us in on the latest from the STL Sports Scene including: The Cardinals wonderful start, the end of the Blues Season, STL City, and more! Then at 10:10, we are talking with Miss Jersey County Pageant Director, Tiffany Phillips, and Miss Jersey County- Miss Jersey County Kyndal Price! We will talk about the competition and what it means to the contestants, and so much more! At 10:35, we are talking with Executive Director of Hayner Library- Mary Cordes! It is the first Monday of the month, and that means its time for another edition of Beyond the Shelves in which we get insights into the Alton Landmark, and the amazing work they do each and everyday!

Join us this Friday morning in the heart of the Riverbend as we start the show with a friend of the show, Sydney Sinks! We are getting the latest from her Riverbender Blog! Chilling at the Coffee Shop in Small Town, U.S.A. details her experience in one of the many "living rooms" the region has. She and CJ will candidly discuss Small Town USA and more! Then at 10:10, we are talking with Ethan Holmes- and the CEO of Holmes Outdoor Service... Ethan's son! Ethan will talk about the importance of family, and how it comes into play with Holmes Outdoor. Then at 10:35, we are talking with Woody Peterson and getting the latest from the Backpack Bandits. Woody will fill us in on some upcoming community service projects, and more on this Good Friday!

On this Thursday morning in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are kicking things off with Lee Cox, and Theater Thursday! We are getting all of the details on the 91st Season of our landmark which is set to being in just a few short weeks! Then at 10:10 we are talking with Flora Van Koten will join us in studio to bring us details on another great opportunity to learn HU, and so much more! At 10:35 we are learning all about Piston Aviation! On Saturday you and your friends & family are invited to the Grand Opening of their new location on Saturday, March 30, 2024. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Louis Regional Airport, you can check out the planes, enjoy a catered meal, take a discovery flight and learn more about Piston Aviation Flight School. We will get all of the details, and more!

On This Tuesday in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are starting the show off with Ben Schafer and Senior Memorial! Ben will fill us in on the different policy options Senior Memorial provides, and his background in the industry! We will touch on all of the different avenues in which Senior Memorial is there for their clients, and how we can utilize their services! Then at 10:10, we are talking with Latavia Jo and learning more from the Healing Haus! Latavia and Jules Fair will be presenting this powerful series on Empowerment. This series aims to allow us to look at ourselves with more compassion! The first week starts April 2nd, and we will get all of the details on how we can be a part of it!

On this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend! We are starting the day with an important conversation with the Salvation Army. After the Ward 1 meeting last Wednesday, Captain Cassey Grey, Major Adam Moore, and Travis Widman are joining us in the studio to discuss the Hope House further. We will get their reaction to the meeting, thoughts, going forward, and more. Then at 9:45, we are talking with Gary Huelsmanm- CEO of Caritas Family Solutions! Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce it has once again been named as the 15th largest nonprofit in the St. Louis region by the St. Louis Business Journal! Gary has been with this wonderful organization for 15 years, and he will detail the growth he has experienced, plus his thoughts on the recognition! At 10:35, we are talking with Mary & Beth with Hayner Library for another edition of Beyond the Shelves! We will get insights on Beth's genealogy classes, and more coming down the pipeline from the Landmark Institution!

Join us this Friday morning in the heart of the Riverbend as we start the show with friend of the show, Rusty Wheat, and the Chain Gang! We will get the latest on Rusty's valiant efforts to keep our roadways clean. We will talk about the latest developments on the trash scene, and hear all of the details regarding his upcoming Earth Day clean-up, and how we can participate! Coming up at 10:10 we are talking with Derrick Richardson and Tiffany James! Crisis Food Center (CFC) is again partnering with Midwest Members Credit Union (MMCU) to give away free Hams and side items for Easter! Hams and side items will be given out on Saturday, March 30th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Crisis Food Center, 21 East 6th Street in Alton! We will get all of the details on the partnership and more! Then at 10:35, we are talking with Nicolas Ringhausen, and getting all of the details for a great fundraiser for the Jersey County Fair! On Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds, join in on the fun with the Bunny Brew Hop! Lots of fun activities to enjoy the evening, Corn Hole Tournament, Food Trucks, Egg Hunt, and a ton more! Nicolas will fill us in on all of the excitement ahead of the event, and what the funds will generate towards. There is also a sponsorship opportunity available!

On this Thursday morning in the Heart of the Riverbend... we are kicking things off with Sydney! We are getting the latest from her Riverbender Blog, and of course... as always... a chance for a therapy session for CJ. Then at 10:35, we are talking with Rachel from Jacoby Arts Center, and Lacy McDonald-Hayner Geneology and Local History Library! Jacoby Arts Center showcased the award-winning work of photographer Robert J. Ellison – focusing on his coverage of the Civil Rights movement and Vietnam War – during a public photo exhibition starting on February 17, and now we only have a few days left to see it before the exhibit ends on March 27th! We will get insights into the exhibit, how it was received, and so much more.

On this Wednesday, right here in the heart of the Riverbend, we're starting the day off with Michael Taplin, and we will learn all about the Easter Events scheduled at Edison's for all to enjoy! Michael will fill us in on how everything has been at Edison's and the excitement for Easter Weekend! At 10:35, Ashley Pryor will join us in the studio to bring us the latest ahead of the 2024 Always Late TV Movie Awards! This weekend, folks from across the country will be on hand at Lewis and Clark for the presentations! Ashley will fill us in on her excitement, and more!

On this Tuesday in the heart of the Riverbend... we are kicking the morning off with Jamie and SoCal Soul! Soul Cal Soul is a custom plant shop bringing sunshine & good vibes your way with every plant, pot & gift! Jamie will fill us in on all of the preparations ahead of their Grand Opening which is this Saturday! We will get all of the details and so much more! We are talking with J. R. Rynders -Travel Leaders and Lance Demond- Arrow Signs And Outdoor Advertising, Inc as part of our spotlight on the North Alton Godfrey Business Council! J.R. will fill us in on her time in the council, and more on her 40 years of experience in the industry to help you plan to perfect getaway! Lance will fill us in on the vast history of Arrow Signs And Outdoor Advertising, Inc and how the industry has evolved- plus how Arrow has evolved with it. Lance will also talk about the importance of the Council, and more!

WE ARE IN BUSINESS on this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend! We are starting the day with our spotlight on the St. Louis Sports Scene with Luis! Then, we are talking with Candidate for Madison County Circuit Clerk, Patrick McRae! Patrick will fill us in on his track record, and his platform if he is elected to serve as Circuit Clerk. We will talk about the campaign trail, some of the feedback he has been hearing, and much more!

Join us this Friday morning in the heart of the Riverbend as we start the show with the Luis! He will be filling us in on the St. Louis Sports Scene! Luis will fill us in on the Cardinals Spring Training Games, the Blues, City SC, and More! Then at 10:10, we are getting the latest from Stridin' & Survivin'! Stridin’ & Survivin’ is a 501c3 non-profit organization run completely by volunteers wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The 2024 Dinner Auction will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The Moose Lodge, Edwardsville. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner by Cygan Delaney will be served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m! We will get all of the details on how we can support them, and more! Then at 10:35, we are talking all things Liberty Village! Brady joins us in the studio to bring us the latest on the Villas! We will learn about all of the details for the villas and more!