KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Classical Journey ~ Megan Karls from the Cascade Quartet & Great Falls Symphony

Host Matt Donnelly is joined by Violinist Megan Karls from the Great Falls Symphony and the Cascade Quartet. They have a concert on Sunday, September 18th that kicks off a new season for the Great Falls Symphony. For more information, visit:

www.gfsymphony.org

Thank you for listening and supporting "Your Local Voice," KGPR Great Falls.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Educating Chicago (9-16-2022)

I suspect we might have learned more than the urban dwellers learned from us. We had a great time and appreciate the ranch much more.

 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Garlic and Pork Rolls (9-9-2022)

This one is all about the universal anticipation of travel.

 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Test the Water (9-2-2022)

I attached a suspense story here this week. I am glad that life pushed me out of my comfort zone so I learned about pumps and solar generation. Life is good.

 

-Lisa

Voices & Views ~ Sherrie Arey, Executive Director of NeighborWorks Great Falls

On this edition of Voices & Views, host Thomas Risberg is joined by Sherrie Arey, the Executive Director of NeighborWorks Great Falls. They discuss their Homebuyer Education Class, upcoming events (Dream Street), High School Houses, Foreclosure Counseling (and other services), and various facets of Great Falls housing.

https://www.nwgf.org

https://www.facebook.com/NeighborWorksGF

 

Electric City Currents ~ NAMI Great Falls, Diane Stinger & Randy Lynes

Host Gabriel Vasichek is joined by Diane Stinger and Randy Lynes to talk about NAMI Great Falls (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and their upcoming free Family-to-Family classes.

Are you overwhelmed or confused about how to best support a loved one experiencing a mental illness? NAMI Great Falls is facilitating an 8-week session of classes on Tuesday evenings Sept. 13th through Nov. 1st. It is a FREE educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions, and it will help improve coping and problem-solving abilities. The class is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have lived the experience, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

For registration information email: namigreatfalls@gmail.com 
or call 799-5934.

https://namigreatfalls.org

https://nami.org/home

 

On Point, Veterans Talk Radio ~ Wally McManigle & Jim Pruitt, Vets4Vets Stand Down 2022

Host Richard Liebert is joined by Wally McManigle and Jim Pruitt to talk about the 2022 Vets4Vets Stand Down on September 16th & 17th from 10am-5pm at the Expopark in Great Falls. For more information or Raffle Tickets, call 406-868-4764, or visit them online:

https://vets4vetsmt.org/?fbclid=IwAR367uvvcSKOiVXN0ZovmTN7MzKHV42HAGAUbLs_3u7GVhuH9Td6ycGWT0Q

https://www.facebook.com/Vets4Vets-of-Great-Falls-444017899316174/

Letters from a Land of Grass - The Artist (8-26-2022)

Time on a horse allows me to think. This is what I have been thinking about.

 

-Lisa

Voices & Views ~ Jackie Gittins, Director of Voices of Hope

Host Thomas Risberg interviews Jackie Gittins, Director of Voices of Hope in Great Falls.

For more information, visit the Voices of Hope website:
https://www.voicesofhopemt.org/

https://www.voicesofhopemt.org/donate/

or call their office at 406-268-1330.

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal or having a crisis, call the Crisis Line anytime. 1-800-273-TALK or 406-453-4357

Electric City Currents ~ Delegate Lyle Monroe - The Montana Constitution

This edition of Electric City Currents features an interview with Delegate Lyle Monroe, who was a part of the 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention that made integral changes to our founding document. Gerry Jennings also joins us in the conversation about the Convention, issues that Lyle is passionate about, and our current legislative environment.

Thank you for listening!