Backyard Broadcasting

Todd Kendall, Director of St John’s School of the Arts, shares about all the lessons and programs available at “SOTA” for students of all ages; as well as the collaboration with the Journey Bank Community Arts Center for their upcomingperformance of “The Nutcracker”, December 5th and 6th. Over 150 local musicians, dancers and artists are performing!

Freddi Hammer speaks with Brent Winder and Shawn Smith from Ever True Buffalo Valley in Lewisburg about why independent living is not for people who want to slow down, it’s for active adults who want to enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle spending time doing things they love.

Find out why making a move to independent living is something to consider sooner rather than later.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  

First up, a Congressional update from Glenn "GT" Thompson's late October visit to Williamsport  Then, a recap on the chamber's manufacturing month that featured tours of some of the area's top businesses, giving an inside look on how they get it done every-day! 

The new aviation provider at the Williamsport Regional Airport, Contour Airlines, is now running flights from Lycoming County to Charlotte.  Jason has the details on how the initial response has been over the first few weeks of operation.     

Also, find out how you can take part in the 10 th annual Pie Day 5K in downtown Williamsport on Thanksgiving morning.And we wrap up the podcast discussing the always popular Santa Express train rides and the new boarding information you need to know about! 

Mark Yeagel the founder of the North Central Predator Circuit, is hosting a 3rd annual hunting tournament at the Gamble Farm Inn this January 29th through 31st. You’re invited to take part in this unique family-friendly event where multiple family members can win prizes and cash in so many categories!  Plus, NCPC gifts a portion of proceeds each year to a chosen recipient who is battling cancer. 

This week the program is about serving your community.  Freddi Hammer welcomes David Ross, an 8 year old “Super Kid” who volunteers and is competing to win the Stan Lee Foundation Super Kid contest, as well as a chat with a local man named Cody Fuller, who you may know as the young man in your neighborhood who performs acts of service for the police and local stores. 

There’s a new CEO and President of the United Way of North Central PA, Carolyn Hawk, and she talks with Freddi Hammer about Socktober, a new Grant Program, Community Impact Funding and other ways the United Way assists the community.

The 79th South Williamsport Mummers Parade is coming up on Saturday, October 17th.  This week, Southside parade committee members join Freddi Hammer to talk about thecoordination of the parade and its history.  They’ll share the crucial deadlines for participants and sponsors to register so the local tradition can continue!

The Central PA Chamber of Commerce serves hundreds of businesses around the region and works to provide programs and information so that they can thrive.  Ryan Workman, Communications Director of the Chamber, talks with Freddi Hammer this week about upcoming seminars and theirAnnual Meeting which will be in Williamsport at Farrington Place this year!

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  

We share a story from US News and World Report about the best places to live in Pennsylvania....salute the Bullfrog Brewery on their 30 th  anniversary....and a look ahead to the next PM Exchange at the newly remodeled Fairfield on Maynard Street.

We also get a look inside how transition fell into place with the new provider at the Williamsport Regional Airport, Contour Airlines, and learn what flights are being offered and how to book.

And we wrap with a look back at last month's Little League Baseball World Series, Championship Luncheon and Williamsport Welcomes The World with new National Baseball Hall of Famer Andruw Jones.

PA State Police Troop F Montoursville is having their Annual Sunny Day Camp on September 23rd at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville. 
It’s a FREE one day experience similar to Camp Cadet, for special needs kids and adults 6 years of age and up.  Participants meet Police, Fire and Medical Emergency personnel on site and will see emergency vehicles, vendors, games, hands-on activities, music by Backyard Broadcasting and more!