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Gallatin Gateway Fire Department Breakfast & FUN

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:47 +0000

I call first ride on the fire truck! I also call that the firefighter gets to ‘save’ me! It’s all part of the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department’s pancake breakfast tomorrow morning. You get breakfast (free), rides on the firetruck with the lights and siren blaring. You get to go into a ‘smoke’ house and [...]

Unborn Belgrade Baby To Undergo Heart Surgery Upon Delivery [Benefit]

Russell Damm — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:51 +0000

Baby Tucker is due on June 13th and he is slated for heart surgery right after that. His parents are going to need a little help to cover travel and medical expenses. There is a fundraiser scheduled for Saturday May 18th. Find out how you can help this little baby that will be going through a major surgery.

Get Poked For Caden – Local Boy Battling Cancer [Podcast]

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:26 +0000

I have fallen in love with Caden Shrauger! You probably know his dad, Jason Shrauger, a local firefighter…and his mom, Pam, who’s so positive while fighting for her son. Caden has been through so much in his battle against Neuroblastoma, but you would never know it by seeing him and talking to him. What a [...]

Update On Blood Drive & Sip For Signe

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:50:54 +0000

Over the weekend, there was a blood drive in honor of Signe, the 2 year old Bozeman girl who is battling brain cancer. We wanted to let you know that the Sangre de Signe event met their goal and then some. There were 102 units collected, which equates to 306 life saving units! It was [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters invades Pho Real

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:33:32 +0000

Pho Real is a new local Bozeman Restaurant located on Main Street (242 East Main Street in-between McKenzie River Pizza Company and Pita Pit). It’s getting started on the right foot by throwing a fundraiser today (Thursday the 25th). The restaurant itself will be run by the participants of Big Brothers Big Sisters during the [...]

Texas Hold 'Em Charity Poker Tournament

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:30:06 +0000

You can win some money and help a great cause! Here’s what you need to know: What: Texas Hold’Em Charity Tournament by Kappa (Local organization that helps area non-profits) When: Saturday April 27th – Registration 2p.m. -Cards in the Air at 3! Where: At Mixers Up to $2500 in total cash prize payouts! This year [...]

Local 2 Year Old With Brain Cancer Needs Your Help

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:55:48 +0000

Signe is a beautiful 2 year old girl from Bozeman, who was diagnosed with brain cancer. There is a blood drive being held in her honor this weekend, and a couple of Sip for Signe fundraisers on April 28th and May 2nd. This blood drive could be the biggest one in Montana history. Wouldn’t [...]

Benefit For Jim Janhunen Tonight: Auction, Miss Rodeo MT, & Food.

Russell Damm — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:23:50 +0000

Jim Janhunen was recently diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. This has left him unable to work as an independent contractor. Come on out and help raise some money for Jim and his family. The event is tonight at Bobcat Mattress from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. It should be a great party with food, [...]

Montana Ballet Spring Soiree

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:14:27 +0000

The Montana Ballet Company is having their Spring Soiree, and you’re invited! It’s tomorrow night (Friday April 19th, 2013) at 6:30 at the Baxter Hotel. There will be dinner by Koolfire catering, desert by Cakes by Jenn, a performance from the dancers, silent auction, cash beer and wine. The cost is $75/person, and there are [...]

Ten Bozeman "Celebrities" Serve it up for Family Promise of Gallatin Valley

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:41:08 +0000

I wonder if they know I worked at Taco Bell and the Black Angus? I can’t wait for this event! Plus, it’s the first time I’ve ever been called a ‘celebrity!’ On Monday, April 22nd ten of Bozeman’s local ‘celebrities’ will be serving up John Bozeman’s Bistro fare for guests to support Family Promise of [...]

Pancake Breakfast For American Legion Baseball

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:40:12 +0000

If you love pancakes and baseball, this is a great event for you! The American Legion Baseball Program will be holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM upstairs in the new American Legion at 225 E. Main Street in Bozeman. The event features a delicious pancake breakfast, [...]

Special Announcement From Bridger Bowl

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:47:44 +0000

Bridger Bowl and the Gallatin Valley Food Bank are teaming up to collect much needed food to feed local residents. Everyone who brings 10 cans of food or more can ski Bridger Bowl for only $20. This $20 lift voucher may be used on either Sunday April 7, 2013 or on the last day [...]

Benefit For Local Man With Brain Tumor

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:00:09 +0000

I know how generous our listeners are, and asking for your help! Jim Janhunenis is a Belgrade resident (butte native) who played Bobcat football from 1975-1978 (was part of the 1976 championship) and coached high school football at Sky View. He has an 11 year old daughter. He was recently diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme [...]

Thrive Lily Ball – Limited Number Of Tickets Left

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:54:45 +0000

This event gets bigger and better every year…and there are less than 10 tickets left for the full Lily Ball. There are still plenty of the late night tickets available, though…which get you in for music, an auction and tons of fun! “Cirque de Thrive” is hosted by Hilton Garden Inn, Saturday, April 6th 2013. [...]

Fire Jugglers, Tarot Cards, & Jesters— BIG Mardi Gras Gala

Russell Damm — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:00:21 +0000

Big Brothers Big Sisters is having their annual Gala, and this year is looking to be one of the best yet. It has a Mardi Gras theme so this means there will be beads, masks, and entertainment! But most importantly, it is a night to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County.

Local Man Needs Your Help

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:16:35 +0000

Richard Macrow is well known in the Bozeman and Belgrade community. He suffered a brain aneurysm on January 22nd of this year, was airlifted to Salt Lake City for surgery, and is currently recovering in the ICU. To help offset the great financial burden this has placed on the family (especially as he is the [...]

Free Pancakes At IHOP

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:38:19 +0000

That probably got your attention. I know it got Russell’s! IHOP is offering a free short stack of their signature buttermilk pancakes tomorrow (Feb 5) from 6am to midnight. In return, diners will be asked to leave a voluntary donation to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs at Shodair Children’s Hospital. The Bozeman IHOP [...]

Eat at IHOP And Help The Open Arms Drop-In Center

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:01:29 +0000

Today, the North 19th IHOP of Bozeman is holding a fundraising dinner in support of the Gallatin Mental Health Centers ‘Open Arms Drop-In Center.’ This year, the Open Arms Drop-In Center will be hosting a sober holiday party for the members on Christmas Day. This is one of the few places that provides people with [...]

John Mayer And Zac Brown To Perform At Emerson For Pine Creek Fundraiser -Tix On Sale Saturday The 15th

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:01:28 +0000

UPDATE: John Mayer will not be singing at the concert due to a nodule on his throat. Tix go on sale at 10am today. This is from John Mayer’s Website John is organizing a benefit concert to help the firefighters who battled last summer’s devastating Pine Creek Fire. The fire destroyed more than 8500 acres [...]

Go To Plonk Today – Help Local Group Thrive

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:09:22 +0000

This is a win-win if I’ve ever heard it! Thrive, a local non-profit is teaming up with Plonk Wine today (Nov. 13) to raise money that will stay in our community to help families and children. Plonk is donating 20% of it’s sales today to help the organization that is probably best known for it’s [...]