Talk Of The Rock

Speaking with Darelyn Pazdel, VP of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, about National Disabilites Awareness Month and how they help those with disabilities in Arkansas find employment and transportation to and from their potential careers. We also discuss how area businesses can benefit from greater inclusivity from some of these amazing Arkansans. If you are a business that would like to fi...

The Little Rock Realtors Association is hosting the Run The Park 5k and Fun Run to benefit Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, November 16th! The 5k can either be timed or just a fun walk through Two Rivers Park with the family, and there will also be a free fun run for kids ages 12 and under! Sign up, become a virtual runner, get details on the event, or find out how to make a donation at www....

Talking with Jen and Arlene from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund about how Arkansas single parents (and their kids) may be able to receive extra help for higher education with the ASPSF, plus details about "The Lunch Break," a great lunchtime event happening on October 17th with catering from The Heritage Company and all proceeds to benefit the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund....

Happy to have the band Midnight South and Peggy McCall from Miracle League in to talk about their upcoming Double Header event at The Hall on September 26th featuring dinner from Chuy's, a live and silent auction, as well as live music from Midnight South to finish the event. Tickets are on sale now at MiracleLeagueAR.com  Have a topic, non-profit organization, community event or fundraiser coming...

Speaking with Elizabeth Pulley, Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, about their mission to help families who have been affected by child abuse, how you can be a part of preventing child abuse across the state, and details on their upcoming Inspiration Gala at the Statehouse Convention Center on October 14th. Seats and table sponsorships are available now at https://www.i...

Talking with pitcher Dustin Moseley about the upcoming Miracle League Double Header baseball clinic at Junior Deputy Park on Sunday, September 8th, featuring MLB, Arkansas Razorback, and other baseball stars coming together for a skills & drills set, followed by a baseball game and a Miracle League Homerun Derby with all proceeds to benefit Miracle League of Arkansas. Details at https://www.pr...

In this episode we talk with Joy Matlock, Marketing and Promotions Director of the Little Rock Zoo, about their upcoming events including the 100th birthday of their historic carousel, their annual Zoo Brew & Cocktails Too fundraising event, and the reduced admission Community Day coming up where Little Rock patrons can buy tickets to the Zoo for only $2 all day! More information available at...

Talking with John Thomas, director of the Arkansas 4H Foundation about all the great programs offered to kids across the state of Arkansas, how you can volunteer or participate, as well as their big Dinner at the Vines fundraiser coming up on September 24th! To donate items, get tickets, or more information, visit https://www.arkansas4hfoundation.org/dinner-at-the-vines.aspx  If you have a topic,...

Speaking with Sheree from Ambetter of Arkansas about the upcoming Arkansas Health and Wellness Fair taking place on September 14th from 12pm until 3pm with health screenings including A1C, blood pressure, prostate cancer screenings and lots more. Plus there will be fun for the family, door prizes , live music and more all day!  If you have a special event coming up, a civic organization, or topic...

Talking with Peggy from the Miracle League of Arkansas about their upcoming Miracle League Double Header coming up on September 26th featuring dinner, live music, plus a live and silent auction with all proceeds benefitting Miracle League and their amazing players! Get tickets now at www.miracleleaguear.com  Have an event, civic organization, or topic for the program? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.co...

Talking with local children's author and oncology nurse Deonna Bailey about the Cabot July Jubilee coming up on July 6th at the Cabot Veterans Event Center with vendors, photo booths, food trucks, face painting, bouncy houses and so much more! And all proceeds go to help families fighting cancer here in Arkansas. Admission is $5 for adults, 12 and under get in free for this fun filled, family even...

Talking with Amanda Person and Kaleb Hadley about the upcoming Blue Jeans and Bubbles event presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas that will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year's event features blue jeans, bubbles, signature cocktails from Delta Dirt Distillery, Wine from Wondry Wine, a VIP area with swag bags, live music from Jake Dell followed by Rodney Block, delicious s...

Talking to Chera and Carrie Jo with Leadership Saline County about their upcoming event at Bishop Park on June 1st! Woofstock 2024 will raise money for scholarships that go to Saline County students, as well as raising funds for the Saline County Humane Society. There will be a pet spa, food trucks, live music, and free microchipping while supplies last at the event. More details are available at...

We're talking with Peggy McCall and Grace Gilbert about the upcoming Bingo Night presented by Subaru of Little Rock on May 16th with all proceeds to benefit Miracle League of Arkansas! There will be some amazing prizes up for grabs including $1000 cash as well as gift baskets from SoMa and Subaru of Little Rock. Plus there will be food from Crissy's Pub Style food truck, and lots of fun for everyo...

Talking with Dave Oberembt from the American Heart Association and Dr. Driver from the Clinton School about the state of Maternal Health in Arkansas as well as how moms (and moms-to-be) can find more information and support during and after childbirth. Plus we discuss upcoming legislation that could change the future of maternal health in the state, expectant mothers in rural areas, and other Mom...

Talking with Kelly Owen, director of the Central Arkansas Heart Walk that's coming up on April 27th with fun for the whole family and a chance to learn more about heart health as well as raise money for the American Heart Association and their fight against heart disease and stroke, the #1 and #5 causes of death in Arkansas. Have an organization, community event, or topic for the show? Email djtay...

A great conversation with David and Laura with Arkansas Hospice about their services for patients across Arkansas as well as their Party In The Plaza coming up on April 27th featuring live music from lots of Arkansas musical artists, food trucks, a kids zone, and a Care Fair that provides more details about important health services in the area. Find out more at https://www.arkansashospice.org/pla...

Talking with Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo about their upcoming Eclipse Party on April 8th, their new "Zoo For All" program for SNAP recipients, plus the upcoming Wild Wines event and how your family can experience dragons at the Little Rock Zoo! (Get details, tickets, and season passes now at www.littlerockzoo.com ) Have an event, community organization, or topic for the show? Email djtayl...

Talking with Camie Powell from Special Olympics about their upcoming Casino Night on April 11th at the Arkansas Realtors Association Building in Little Rock. There will be food, drink, and prizes available to the players, with all proceeds benefitting Special Olympics Arkansas! Get tickets and find out about sponsorship opportunities at https://www.specialolympicsarkansas.org/ Do you have a topic,...

Madelyn Turner, LMSW from Fellowship Community Care, stops by to talk about their Connections facility in Benton and the services they offer for disabled and the learning impaired in Arkansas, and how you can help or receive assistance. Have a topic, community event, or organization to talk about on the program? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details.

Finishing up Heart Health Month talking with Dr. Yadav, as Associate Professor of Cardiology at UAMS, about ways to maintain your heart health as well as advice for those who have a history of heart disease in their family, and other information to keep heart health aware. Have a topic, community group, or event coming up that you would like to discuss on the program? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.co...

Jennifer from the Red Shoe Crew stops by to talk about Ronald McDonald House Charities and their upcoming Shamrock Shuffle event that's coming up on March 9th! This 5k Run/Walk is open to everyone with all the proceeds benefitting Ronald McDonald House and is stroller and dog friendly! Sign up now at https://www.rmhcarkansas.org/shamrockshuffle.html Have a topic, community organization, or event t...

Talking with John Thomas from the Arkansas 4H Foundation about their upcoming summer camps, activities in the community across the state, and about their Day Of Giving that's coming up on March 17th! If you'd like to find out more about Arkansas 4H groups in your area, visit https://4h.uada.edu/ and if you'd like to donate monitarily to help kids in Arkansas with these programs, you can also visit...

Talking with Shannon and Danyelle about the upcoming Soup Sunday to benefit the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families at the Venue at Westwind on March 10th from 4-7pm. There will be over 30 different chefs and restaurants represented, plus a kids area, dancing, and a silent auction to raise money to help families here in Arkansas. For more details, visit https://www.aradvocates.org/events/...

Talking with Miss Arkansas Cori Keller about her platform of heart health and discussing all the ways to take better care with your own cardiovascular fitness with the American Heart Association. Have an event, topic, or community group that you'd like to feature on the show? Reach out to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!