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Episode #755 - September 19th, 2014
On tonight's show, Charlie Adams takes us back in time to the 1980 Winter Olympics to the game known as the "Miracle on Ice." Then, we'll hear about "Autumn Air", which is an event which celebrates the harvest and colors of Fernwood. The live, music variety show "Everybody Has a Story" is coming the Century Center. Finally, we'll learn about a Solidarity Event taking place this Sunday.
Original Airdate: September 19, 2014

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    Motivational Speaker Charlie Adams
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    Charlie Adams takes us back in time to the 1980 Winter Olympics to the game known as the "Miracle on Ice". Charlie recently traveled to Lake Placid, sight of the game and reflects on the importance of persistence and inspiration and talks about how this one game is still relevant today. For details: www.stokethefirewithin.com

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    1. Charlie AdamsMotivational Speakerhttp://www.stokethefirewithin.com/

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    Autumn Air
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    Fernwood is celebrating 50 years and has been going all out to make each event this year special. That includes this fall's "Autumn Air", which gives families a chance to celebrate the harvest and colors of Fernwood. The event taks place this Saturday and Sunday and Jan Farris talks about some of the highlights, like seeing locally grown pumpkins, watching a weaving demonstration or riding the Withers Choo-Choo. There are free children's activities each day, too. "Autumn Air" is a partnership of Fernwood & WNIT, and if you're a member of either, you get free admission! www.fernwoodbotanical.org

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    1. Jan FarrisSpecial Projects ManagerFernwood Botanical Garden

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    International Day of Peace
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    There's a Solidarity Event taking place this Sunday, September 21st in front of the John R. Hunt Plaza in support of the International Day of Peace and Day of Prayer. Sarah Haefner & Bobbie Woods give us a preview of what to expect at this event that focuses on environmental and social issues. For details Google International Day of Peace and Prayer.

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    1. Sarah HaefnerOrganizerMichiana Peace & Justice

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    Everybody Has a Story
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    The live, music variety show "Everybody Has a Story" is coming the Century Center in South Bend on Saturday, September 20th to benefit the 360 Project, which works with at risk youth to help prepare shelter dogs for adoption. Curt Heckaman performs an original song and he and Jenn Gobel preview the show which will feature a number of regional musical artists. Go to www.ehassb.com and www.the-360-project.org for more information.

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    1. Curt HeckamanExecutive Producer, "Everybody Has a Story"Reading for Life

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