Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, September 24, 1994 TAG: 9409270020
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICL LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
To join in the fun, viewers need cardboard, paint and markers to make finger puppets. For the egg carton flower project, they need a cardboard egg carton, pipe cleaners, construction paper, paint and markers.
The cable outlet also offers "After-School Book Break," a series of stories for young children, Mondays at 4 p.m.
To find out more, call WTOB at 961-1199.
Live Appearances:
Today, Bob Thomas and other personalities from Classic Country WRAD (1460 AM) and CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM) are enjoying the activities firsthand at Septemberfest in downtown Radford. Visitors to their broadcast booth can sign up to win prizes that include Septemberfest T-shirts bearing the CD Country logo.
Today, Rock 105 WVVV (104.9 FM) broadcasts from Septemberfest on Norwood Street, downtown Radford and has freebies for those who stop by.
Today, 10 a.m.-noon, Levi Garrett is live from CT Farm and Country, Christiansburg on KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
Today, noon-3 p.m., Bob Travis takes to the air from Pizza Plus in Pearisburg on KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
Monday, 4-7 p.m., at New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg: Bob Thomas and Marcia Witt broadcast live on WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) and give away tickets to the Clint Black concert in Roanoke.
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bob Thomas of WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) has hourly, live interviews and reports from New River Valley Industry Appreciation "Global Showcase '94" at the Dedmon Center, Radford University.
Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., Bob Thomas and Marcia Witt of WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) are on the air live from Two Thumbs Up Video in Pulaski.
KOOL Country's Levi Garrett is the host of Country and Western nights Thursday evenings, 5-7, at Pizza Inn in downtown Christiansburg.
Radio Sports:
"Armchair Quarterback:" Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., WFNR (710 AM).
Washington Redskins: Play the Atlanta Falcons at R.F.K. Stadium, Sunday, noon, WFNR (710 AM).
NASCAR: Goody's 500 from Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, 12:30 p.m., on WBNK (100.7 FM), WPSK (107.1 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
"Fast Lane '94:" Live from New River Valley Speedway Sunday at 1 p.m., WPSK (107.1 FM).
"Virginia Tech Update:" Monday through Friday, 7 a.m., Rock 105 WVVV (104.9 FM) and 1260-J WJJJ (1260 AM). "Hokie Hotline" coaches show: Mondays, 7 p.m.
"New River Race Weekly:" Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m., WBNK (100.7 FM) and WFNR (710 AM). Listeners can call in at 382-1887. "NASCAR Live" follows at 7.
"New River Valley Speedway Review:" Brian O'Donnell takes listeners' calls Thursdays, 5:45 p.m., WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM). The number is 639-2461.
"RU Sports Update:" Dave Hunziker, the sports voice of the Highlanders, reports Fridays during newscasts at 7:45 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 4 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM).
"Hudson's Huddle:" New River Valley high school football preview, Fridays, 5:40-6 p.m., WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM).
Christiansburg Blue Demons: Fridays, 7 p.m., WBNK (100.7 FM).
Blacksburg Indians: Fridays , 7 p.m., WKEX (1430 AM).
Radford Bobcats: Fridays, WRAD (1460 AM) at 7:15 p.m.
Pulaski County Cougars: Fridays, 7:15 p.m., WRIQ (101.7 FM).
Radio Shorts:
Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM) airs "The Bayou Breakdown" - a zydeco music program - with host Audrey Anne Sukacz, Sundays, 8-10 p.m. Requests are welcome at 231-9888 (WUVT).
Listeners to Rock 105 WVVV (104.9 FM) can win free tickets to see comedian Dennis Miller - appearing Oct. 1 at Radford University - by tuning in Tuesday through Friday, then calling on cue at 381-0111 or (800) 768-9888 (WVVV). Listeners also can register to win a Rock 105 Koncert Kit that includes tickets to the Miller appearance, dinner for two and Rock 105 T-shirts at London Underground, Blacksburg; L'amours, Radford; Custom Tattoo, Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg and Hethwood Express, Blacksburg. The drawings are Sept. 30.
The Rev. Carl Ratcliffe plays gospel music on WKEX (1430 AM) Saturdays and Sundays, 7-8:30 a.m.
"The Tommy Baker Report" airs Monday following the 4:30 AP Network News on WRAD (1460 AM), and on WRIQ (101.7 FM) at 6:35 p.m. Del. Tommy Baker (R-Dublin) reports on the special General Assembly session. News Director Bob Thomas is the host.
On Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM): University of Virginia anthropologist Peter Metcalf discusses violence in our society when "Talk of the Town" airs a 60-minute special edition Wednesday, 8 p.m., and Friday, 1 p.m. "Mellowtones" marks the third anniversary of the death of jazz great Miles Davis, Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon. Call WVRU at 831-5180.
"Consumer Update" - a new series of radio features from the Radford University Economics Department - is heard Fridays during news broadcasts at 7:45 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 4 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM).
Garth Brooks fans donating to Radford's Empty Stocking Fund for needy youngsters get a chance to win a framed, signed poster of the country superstar. The poster is on display at WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) remote broadcasts. Entries also are taken by mail. The drawing is set for Dec. 15.
Cablecasts:
Blacksburg Town Council: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg Public-Government Access Television.
"NRV News:" Produced by Media Studies students at Radford University, Thursdays, 7 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
"VT News:" Produced by Communications Studies students at Virginia Tech, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
"Community Speaking:" Sundays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at noon, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on American Cable Entertainment Channel 9. Long-time Radford resident and former Alleghany Hotel owner Charlie Fretwell in the first of an occasional series of oral history offerings. 831-5180.
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