Talk Of The Rock

Talking to PGA Pro and native Arkanasan Ken Duke about the upcoming Tee It Up For Tornado Relief charity golf tournament at Burns Park Golf Course on May 15th to benefit Arkansas tornado victims. The 4 Man Scramble will also feature a golf clinic with PGA Tour professional golfers, lunch, and prizes included! Get registration forms and more information by emailing jrday2121@comcast.net Have a topi...

Talking with Jamie Fuell about the upcoming Kids Fishing Rodeo with the City of Sherwood to celebrate National Kids To Parks Day on May 20th! Families are encouraged to come out to the Sherwood Community Pond and kids 15 and under are welcome to join in a fun day of fishing! For details visit www.cityofsherwood.org Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartm...

Having a chat with Lance Restum, Executive Director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation, about some of the incredible things that the foundation is doing for local baseball programs as well as how your school could receive help, how to donate or volunteer with the program, and information about their new baseball scholarship program for the fall! Find them online at: https://www.milb.com/ar...

Talking with Liz Birrer and Rebecca Tackett, co-chairs for the Be A Part Of The Cure Walk to raise money for cancer research, education, and awareness through UAMS about their upcoming event that includes a play land for the kids, a 1k and 5k walk that is wheelchair and stroller friendly, a Survivors Zone, and lots more at War Memorial Stadium and Golf Course on Saturday, May 6th. Get a course map...

Talking with Allan McElhaney and Craig Foster from the Amputee Coalition of Arkansas about their upcoming fishing event for amputees and their families at the Cabot Community Pond on May 6th! More information available at https://www.amputeecoalitionofarkansas.org/ Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!

April is National Donate Life Month and we talk with Audrey Coleman from ARORA of Arkansas about organ and tissue donation and how a single donor can change the lives of up to 75 people! We discuss how to sign up as an organ and tissue donor, how to have that conversation with your family, and lots more! Find out all about ARORA of Arkansas at www.arora.org Have a topic, organization, or community...

Talking with Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo about their upcoming Wild Wines event featuring lots of live music, incredible food from some of the best restaurants in Central Arkansas, and the over 200 wines that will be a part of this two night event to raise money to care for the animals at the Little Rock Zoo. Joy also discusses ways to volunteer at the zoo as well as their upcoming summer...

Talking with Brooke Plack and Bekka Wilkerson with the Empact One Foundation about their program to help students interested in athletics and school programs get the funding or the supplies that they need, how you can support their mission, and about their upcoming fundraisers including a Mother & Daughter Tea on May 13th! Find out more about this amazing community group and how you can be a p...

Talking with Brian Burtons, CEO of the Arkansas Foodbank, about their efforts to help with tornado relief across Arkansas as well as their need for donations and volunteers during this difficult time in the aftermath of recent storms. If you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to donate, you can visit www.arkansasfoodbank.org

Talking with Major Bill Mockabee of the Salvation Army about relief efforts across Arkansas, their 9 mobile kitchens that are feeding first responders, volunteers, as well as tornado victims across the state, and how you can receive help or volunteer with the Salvation Army. If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army, you can text STORM to 51555 or you can go online to www.salvationarmycaac...

Talking with John Brimley of the American Red Cross about the tornado cleanup and relief efforts that are underway across the state of Arkansas and how the Red Cross is doing everything they can for our friends and neighbors who were affected by the tragic storms. If you would like to donate to the Red Cross Tornado Relief Fund, visit www.redcross.org/arkansas or text TORNADO to 90999 for an autom...

Talking with Jamie Fuell, Event Coordinator for the City of Sherwood, about the upcoming Sherwood Easter Egg Hunt at the Sherwood Tennis Complex on April 8th, that includes a new Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at 10am that morning. Parents can reserve spaces by calling 501-835-9793 for this event. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt for the general public at 2pm. Details at CityOfSherwood.org...

Talking with Officer Tommy Norman about Heart Walk 2023, coming up on April 29th, at North Shore River Walk Park. This event is all about raising funds for the American Heart Association, their programs, and educational services. We also talk with Officer Tommy about his recent heart attack, recovery, and his advice for everyone regarding heart health. Get your team together for the Central Arkans...

Talking with Chris Beckwith, coach of East End Middle School's Vex Robotics Program, talks about the 3 teams they're sending to the World Competitions, their fundraising efforts, and how you can help these kids make it to compete against some of the best in the world! More info at https://www.sheridanschools.org/o/east-end-middle Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email d...

Talking with John Thomas, Managing Director of Arkansas 4-H Foundation, about their upcoming events including the Day at the Capitol, 4-H Day of Giving, their list of summer camps, as well as their year round groups ranging from animals to robotics to textiles! To find out more about these groups, how to donate, or how to volunteer, visit https://www.arkansas4hfoundation.org/ Have a group, event,...

Talking with Nathan Coulter, co-chair for Soup Sunday, about the upcoming event on March 5th at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock to benefit the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. We discuss the live music, the chefs and restaurants providing all the various soups, chilis, and even desserts, all the fun and games for the kids, and some of the incredible items available in the s...

Talking with Nikki Smith, executive director for the American Heart Association in Little Rock, about heart health month, CPR to save lives, and about the Go Red for Women events across the state and why it is so important for women to pay attention to the signs of potential heart disease. Have a topic, event, or idea for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!

Talking with Peggy McCall from Miracle League of Arkansas about the upcoming dinner, auction, and concert on December 1st to benefit the league and help them get ready for the spring 2023 season. Make a donation, get details, or purchase tickets online at www.miracleleaguear.com Have a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.

Speaking with Regina Binz, founder of Holy Sews, and Karen Wallace about the International Wave of Light on October 15th at the Arkansas state capitol to honor and remember loved ones born too soon. For more details or to honor a family member on the Remembrance Wall, visit ArkansasWaveOfLight.com

Talking with Tameka Lee, Communications Director for the Central Arkansas Library System about the Six Bridges Book Festival from October 20th to 30th with authors, movies, crafts, family entertainment, live music and a rooftop party! Details now at www.sixbridgesbookfestival.com Have a topic or an event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.

Talking with Women's Own Worth founder Jajuan Archer about their upcoming WOWapalooza event at the Governor's Mansion featuring dinner, live and silent auction, and live music with proceeds going to help women and families recover from mentally or physically abusive relationships. Details and tickets at https://www.womensownworth.com/event-information Have a community event or topic to discuss on...

Alec Tiner from the Benton Masonic Lodge talks about the upcoming Masquerade Ball at the Benton Event Center on October 8, 2022 to raise money for scholarships for Saline County students. Tickets available now online or in person. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1243475713073948 Have a community event or topic that you would like to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com wi...

Talking with Craig Cloud, CEO of Friendship Community Care about their program for helping adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as their 50th anniversary celebration coming up on October 8th at Bishop Park in Bryant! Find out more about Friendship Community Care and how you can help or how to receive help at https://fccare.org/ Have an event coming up or a t...

Talking with Dr. Dale Bratzler about the current COVID threat and how to protect your children as they head back to school, plus information about the new variants and how effective current vaccines may be against it. Have a community event or topic for the program? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with the details.

Talking with Christa Van Strien from CureSearch about the upcoming Ozark Highlands Ultimate Hike to raise money for cancer research and how you can help in the battle against cancer. Registration is available at UltimateHike.org/ozark Have a topic or event you would like to talk about on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.