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88.1 the Park Euchre Tournament Supports Student Radio

Full page photoEuchre players – get ready for some exciting competition and support 88-1.

The 88-1 The Park Fifth Annual Euchre Classic is just a couple days away. Join us on Saturday October 8 at the Elks Club in Plymouth. This year’s tournament features prizes for the top ten percent of the field. Early bird entries are just $20 prior to October 3, and $25 after. Players will also receive pizza, snacks and a cash bar.

The proceeds benefit 88-1 The Park, the student radio program for Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools.  For more information, or to register, call 248-WSDPEUCHRE.

Music in the Air Live on 88.1 the Park

MusicInTheAir_V5_361Green88.1 the Park will be live in Kellogg Park for select Friday night concerts during the Summer.  If you can’t make it to the park listen to 88.1 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for a live broadcast of the festivities.

The station will air the following concerts

August 19 Randy Brock
September 2 Steve King and the Dittilies

The concert broadcast is brought to you through the support of the Wilcox Foundation, IBM and the Downtown Development Authority.

88.1 the Park Staff Member of the Month – May 2016

Sam Badger in studio ACongratulations to Sam Badger, Canton Freshman.  Sam is 88.1 the Park’s May 2016 Staff Member of the Month.

Sam is one of our newest DJ’s and he’s been getting better every week.  He also is part of the station’s Community Focus staff.  His two recent interviews with outgoing Canton Public Safety Director Todd Mutchler and incoming Public Safety Director Joshua Meier, were filled with thoughtful questions.

“We’re excited to have Sam on our staff,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “Sam works very hard and is always willing to help make the station better.  As a new staff member he has quickly become one of our top interview hosts.   We’re looking forward to great things from Sam.”

88.1 the Park is a Community Financial Thumbs Up for Charity Recipient

Community Financial Check Presentation 2016The staff of 88.1 the Park thanks Community Financial for their support through the Thumbs Up for Charity program.  88.1 finished in second place in the voting among five finalists.  Through the generosity of Community Financial the station received a check for $5,000.

“Community Financial has been a great supporter of non-profits in Canton and Plymouth.  We appreciate their willingness to support us with this very generous gift.  The gift is a testament to the hard work of our students and their passion for serving the community,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.

88.1 the Park Auction – Thanks

Sam Vertin Back of the Room Auction 2016Thanks to everyone that helped make the 88.1 the Park Auction our best ever.  Through your generous support we were able to raise over $16,000.  This is the most money we’ve every raised through the auction and we are very grateful.  Thanks to the businesses that donated items, listeners who bid, parents and students that contacted businesses, and our staff for the hard work on the day of the auction.

This year’s auction reminded us that we’re fortunate to be part of such a great community in Canton and Plymouth.

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Helping the community through 88.1 The Park
Our Sponsors from the Plymouth-Canton area:
Advanced Orthodontics – Canton
Neehee’s Indian Vegetarian Street Food – Canton
JDog Junk Removal and Hauling
Plymouth Rotary
Community Financial Credit Union
Michigan Army National Guard
7-Eleven – Canton
Choice Insurance Agency – Westland