In this episode I'll visit the Austin Fire Department to talk with Hans Gibert  and also Scott Johnson , Mower County Environment Services Technician. We’ll talk about lithium batteries and how to safely use and dispose of these items.

I'll also share some events that are coming up on the Community Calendar.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

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Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Trish Marin, owner of Hey Darling romance bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk about the store and a very special event that is coming up next weekend.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll have more information about tonight’s final Nature Jam of the year and also share information about the Monarch Butterfly.

I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

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Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

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In the Season 3 Episode 12 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, available beginning at 6:00 Wednesday morning, I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and Randy Forster.  We’ll talk about some upcoming events, specifically the Artworks Festival.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start working on budgets for the upcoming year. We’ll talk about how the library is funded and how your tax dollars help support the programs that the library offers.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

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In this episode I'll be visiting with Interim City Administrator Dave  Unmacht. We’ll talk about how the role of Interim Administrator works, the Search for a New Administrator, and how the budget process is moving along.

I'll also share some upcoming events that will be taking place over the next few weeks.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, next week during the Mower County Fair, I will have some sort of presence there. What exactly that will be I just don’t know at this time. I do know that I will be around the grounds recording some interviews and also working on some video projects that I will share with you. But I also want to know from you what you would like to find out about at this year’s fair. Do you want to hear from the Fair Board, Junior Fair Board, new food vendors, performers, or even more about the history of the fair? I am open to any and all of your suggestions.

You can reach me by email at [email protected].

You can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages,

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest Laura Cederberg from the SPAM Museum. Today and tomorrow the Spam Museum will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their downtown location. You’ll hear all about what to expect in just a few moments.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about some animals that were thought to be extinct but aren’t. This will be the topic at the next Senior Special at the Nature Center.

I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and chatting with author Kiersten Hall.  We’ll talk about her latest book, An Unexpected Journey.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.

And I will also check in with the Austin Rotary Club. Our local Rotary club has been involved in an international effort to eradicate polio. We’ll talk about the progress that has been made so far and hear about how close they are to the elimination of this disease.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City engineer Steven Lang. The month of July started off with back to back heavy rain events that caused some flooding issues around the city. We’ll talk about those events and things that can be done to help minimize future events.

Also, this past weekend musician Scott Jasmin was in town for a couple of performances. I had the opportunity to visit with Scott and talk about some of his new music, his writing process, and some appearances that he will be making later this summer and fall.

As I have mentioned before, there were a couple of people that were the first ones to jump on board with me and help make this podcast possible. Scott was one of those people. He was excited at the opportunity to have his music included as the theme for this podcast.

Along with Scott and a handful of other people that have been a part of this project since the very beginning, there has been you. Your support and encouragement has been incredible. I am always interested in hearing from you.

Do you have an idea, comment, or even just a suggestion to share? You can reach me by email at [email protected].

You can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest John Devries from the River Rats Car Club. The Annual River Rats Car show is coming up in a few weeks and we’ll share all the details of what you can expect at this year’s event.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll recap the Dammen Family Fun Day and the latest Nature Jam and also talk about the impacts that the wildfires up north are having on this area.

And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation. Now is the time for eligible groups and organizations to submit their applications for this years Austin Area Foundation grants. And we’ll also reveal an exciting new event coming up later this year.

I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore visiting with author Mindy Mejia. We’ll talk about how she got into writing and her latest book, The Whisper Place.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.

And I will also be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson, Communications & Energy Services Manager  and Alex Bumgardner, Utility Operations Director. In recent weeks the temperatures and humidity pushed electricity usage to the point that some usage reduction plans needed to be implemented. We’ll talk about some of those plans and ways that you can keep informed about current electrical grid conditions.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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Coming up in this episode I'll recap a couple of news items from the past week.

Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with City Finance Director Emily Burns. Preliminary work is underway to develop next year's budget. There are a number of ways that you can get involved in the process and we’ll talk about those ways in just a few moments.

I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com