Armstrong "In The Loop Podcast"

This week's episode features Holly Newman, Event & Outreach Coordinator, of Adoption Connection, PA. Holly has worked in social services for many years and has fostered children as well. Her passion and knowledge really helped set the stage to talk about Adoption Connection.

Holly gives a very thorough description of what Adoption Connection is and the services they provide: Domestic Adoption, Birth Mother Program, Foster Care, Statewide Adoption Network Services, Custody Visitation, Family Searches and The Community Family Closet.

We spend time talking about their news of a 2nd office opening in Duquesne. ACPA services a lot of families in Allegheny County and this will truly help them to provide additional services! 

Our last part of the episode talks about two upcoming fundraisers that ACPA is hosting. The first is an online auction from April 8th-11th. Their 2nd event is the 4th Annual Tee Off For Kids Golf Outing on May 21st. 

For more information about Adoption Connection, PA:

Website: https://adoptionconnectionpa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionConnectionPA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Adoptionconnectionpa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoptionConPA


Contact Information:
Address: 700 Turnpike Street Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: (724) 371-0671
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

Jeff Geibel and Jordan Grady, Butler AM Rotarians, join the show to talk about their brand new Butler County First Responders Pavilion and Memorial Project. 

Learn about how the project started, what the project will be once completed and how everyone can get involved.

To donate or learn more about the project:

Butler AM Rotary Site: http://butleramrotary.com/donate-to-help-fund-the-first-responder-memorial/

Butler AM GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/margaret039s-campaign-for-butler-am-rotary-charities

Donation by check can be made payable to "Butler AM Rotary Charities" with memo line: LODD Memorial.  Their mailing address is:

Butler AM Rotary

PO Box 2434

Butler, PA 16003-2434

PA State Representative, Marci Mustello, joins us again to talk about 2021 and everything going on at the state government level. 

Marci takes time to reflect back on her first full year as State Rep and talks about the difficulties that 2020 presented all of us. The last half of 2020 truly helped prepare her for 2021 and the light is hopefully at the end of the tunnel! 

The large part of our discussion revolved around COVID-19, relief for businesses, vaccines and what can or should be done at the state level. 

We finish up the show talking about the recent Governor Wolf Budget Proposal, Marci's goals for 2021 and the recent vote for a ballot item in the Primary election this May.

Marci Mustello’s contact information:

http://www.repmustello.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RepMustello/

724-283-5852 Local District Office
100 Barracks Rd, Butler, PA 16001

Back to back episodes featuring toy collectors and their YouTube channels! Elvira Taylor, "The Doll Circle" & "Hunting Nostalgia", joins the show this week to talk about her story of collecting, creating content for thousands of people and her amazing segments on Hunting Nostalgia. 

Elvira started and created "The Doll Circle" in 2014 and has grown the show into a huge hit all over the world. Elvira has been an avid collector of dolls and toys since she was a kid ! Joined by a group of family and friends (who like her, share the passion for toys too), she brings a family-friendly, unique and sometimes goofy approach to everything she does. Her informative videos include in-depth reviews, quirky shopping videos, toy hauls, an occasional random surprise, and more! (Credit- The Doll Circle YouTube Page)

We talk about how dolls & action figures have adapted over the years, some of her experiences while hunting toys at local stores and her opinions she shares with her viewers. Elvira has a wonderful presentation in each of her episodes and creates a unique experience for her fans! 

We have breaking news to share with listeners as Armstrong Neighborhood Channel will be airing all future and past episodes of Hunting Nostalgia starting the week of February 8th. Armstrong customers can watch the debut episode February 9th, 11th and 13th on Channels 10 & 100 at 12:30am, 11:30 am and 8:30pm. Check local listings for additional dates, times and episodes.

We finish the episode by talking about the experience of Elvira working with Nick as they've never met each other in person. Their partnership started before the pandemic and were able to make a show that features both of their strengths. We look forward to seeing everything they create!


For all episodes of The Doll Circle: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDollCircle/featured

Follow The Doll Circle on:

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thedollcircle

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thedollcircle/

Podcast on Spotify- Search The Doll Circle or use the link- https://open.spotify.com/show/4E9Ilot0MSNfuJcE1S9LM7?si=0fh7S6G5RFSJwiyrnJskSg


Special Thanks to Elvira Taylor for joining us! 

Nick Bartley, host and creator of Hunting Nostalgia, joins the show to share his passion for hunting & finding old toys. 

Nick created his own YouTube series, Hunting Nostalgia, during the summer of 2020. Hear about how the show came to be, the meaning behind "Hunting Nostalgia", and plans for future episodes.

The best part of Nick's interview is hearing about his passion & love for his own collection. Nick shares his history of his collection, what he searches for and how he'll never sell/buy online. Quite a collector and his knowledge is very impressive!

To watch Hunting Nostalgia:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCagTHb3bQ_m4ZdskRmS_AfA

Find Hunting Nostalgia on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/huntingnostalgia/?hl=en

Heidi Bowser, Director of Membership and Healthy Living for the Butler County Family YMCA, joins the show to talk about how to make & keep healthy changes in 2021.

We start off the episode by learning about everything the Butler YMCA has to offer our community. Most consider the Y as a place to workout but it is SO MUCH MORE! Learn about some of the additional programs the Butler YMCA has put into place during COVID-19 to be an additional resource for those in need!

For the rest of the show, Heidi talks about how to make healthy choices and sticking to your New Year Resolution. Going to a fitness center can be intimidating and Heidi has some great tips to ease the mind. We talk about how important nutrition is and is just as important as working out.

Heidi finishes by talking about all the proper protocols the Butler YMCA has made to keep people safe and encourage others to join. There are virtual classes for those wishing to workout from the safety of their own home and the classes are taught by instructors from the Butler YMCA!

To learn more about the Butler County Family YMCA please check out their website:
https://bcfymca.org/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ButlerYMCA/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/butler_ymca/

Jordan Grady, Executive Director of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, is our first guest of 2021. Jordan recaps 2020, talks about the start/stop caused by the pandemic, having to make tough decisions to keep business as usual and efforts the county is making to help our businesses during this trying time.

Jordan was able to deliver CARES Grant checks to businesses before the holidays and you can hear all about what this money meant to these people that have been hanging on by a thread. 

We discuss the 2021 calendar year and what the Butler County Chamber has planned. Many events, some virtual if needed, but return to the normal activity is what Jordan is thinking. Hear all about the schedule of events or visit the chamber website for the full schedule: https://butlercountychamber.com/events/

We finish by talking about additional money being made available for small businesses. If you own a business or know someone who does and is in need of assistance, please reach out to Jordan Grady- [email protected] or by phone 724-283-2222.

Paul Gaudino joins us for a 2nd episode to give us an update on how he's doing, talk about his new Facebook Live & YouTube workout show, and to give some advice for those struggling in this difficult year.

To watch Paul's workouts 3 times a week: https://www.facebook.com/paul.gaudino

Please feel free to reach out and say hello to Paul as well! He misses everyone and wants to wish everyone in Butler County a safe and happy holiday! 

Mrs. Claus makes a return visit to the show as she's excited to announce Armstrong & Armstrong Neighborhood Channel's "Zoom with Santa" event on December 14th. This one of a kind event will take place from 5pm-8pm as Santa will be doing virtual 1 on 1 sessions with children. Each session will last 3 minutes and hope to have 40-50 children over the 3 hours.

There are 3 time slots available:
5-6pm
6-7pm
7-8pm

Children can come prepared to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, ask him any questions or just explain why they deserve to be on the "nice" list! 

This is a FREE event but we are making reservations a requirement! To reserve a spot please email: [email protected]

You will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting for December 14th. Each person will be placed in a waiting room until it is your time to come into the Zoom session. 

Special thanks to Mrs. Claus and Santa for making this event happen!

Merry Christmas!

Live from the North Pole! Mrs. Claus is with us again this year to go over all of the happenings for the 3-day Miracle on Main Street starting on December 3rd. 

Here is the list of everything going on (Please remember to wear a mask and practice safe/social distancing):
4:30- 7:30  Thursday and Friday & 11:00-5:00 Sat. OPEN HOUSE OF “MAIN ST. BUSINESSES”

                        Give-A-ways, Prizes Refreshments

ELF ON THE SHELF Treasure Hunt from Store to Store Win a Prize!  

                           Elf on the Shelf Forms @ 105 N. Main  “Haute Designs”  209 S. Main “Roach & Zeigler”

4:30-7:30       FREE COATS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS 

                        @ 105 Main St. Haute Designs…right next door to Spring on Main

                         MIRACLE ON MAIN ST….HEALING PRAYERS inside

Happening Dec. 3rd Only

5:30-7:30      LIVE REINDEER  “DRIVE THROUGH”  @ ZELIE PARK 

                        LIVE NATIVITY   “DRIVE THROUGH”  @ ZELIE PARK

4:30-7:30   MRS. CLAUS WAVING & ELVES GIVING MAKE AT HOME COOKIE DECORATING @ SPRING ON MAIN

Times TBA    Watch for Special Presentations on the Balcony of the Kaufman Tavern

7:00 Thursday   The Strandtasics @ The Strand

430- 7:30       SW Butler County Food Cupboard…Drop off Food & Toys 

Dec. 3rd          Watch on Main Street for SANTA’S BIG ENTRANCE Down Main St.

                       Visit Santa’s House  (Four Corners Park) by appointment Beginning Dec. 4th

For More Information:
https://miracleonmainzelie.com/