Rock 105.3's Clint August with some of the bikini contestants. Picture courtesy of "ShotByASavage" by Paul Savage.

The 2010 May Ride took place on Saturday, May 15, with all proceeds benefiting Homefront San Diego. Rock 105’s Clint August chaired the 2010 event, which coincides each year with Armed Forces Day.  Clint and Marc Baluch co-founded the event eight years ago.

The ride began at Biggs Harley Davidson in San Marcos with participants enjoying the the ride through North County, live music, a stunt bike show as well as best bike and bikini contests. Philly Frank’s Steaks provided lunch. Hooters staffers came out in full support of the bikini contest and the effort.

Riding for San Diego military families. Picture courtesy of "ShotByASavage" by Paul Savage.

Homefront San Diego began to help the families of service men and women in combat zones so they could focus on their missions and not worry about issues at home.  The organization assists lower enlisted military families, deployed or not, with everything from emergency food and gas, to car repairs, furniture, computers and other needs that arise.  The all volunteer organization tries to  help with all requests and never requires repayment.

Performing stunts in front of an attentive crowd. Picture courtesy of "ShotByASavage" by Paul Savage.

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PetAPalooza Stage

KyXy and Sophie @103.7  hosted the 1st annual Petapalooza on Sunday, May 23rd at the Viejas Outlet Center.  Petapalooza provided the opportunity for pet adoption, education and fun. Approximately twenty rescues from around San Diego County were in attendance with information and animals. The event also included a question and answer session with Victoria Stillwell from Animal Planet’s, It’s Me or the Dog.

Informational booths and vendors were on hand along with free goodies, live, on-stage protection and obedience demonstrations and prizes for Best Trick, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like and Mr. & Miss Pet-A-Palooza contests.

Animal lovers of all kinds enjoyed Pet-a-Palooza

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Nearly 200 instruments were collected in May.

Throughout the month of May, Jazz 88.3 FM and Coles Fine Flooring collaborated on their 5^th annual “Music Matters” drive to collect musical instruments for the Community Council for Music in the Schools (CCMS), a nonprofit organization. It has been a five-year duet to benefit students of San Diego and inspire future generations of musicians.

CCMS refurbishes and repairs donated musical instruments, placing them with music teachers in the San Diego Unified School District – including elementary, middle and high schools – who, in turn, loan them to students in school music classes, bands and orchestras.

Studies have shown that children who learn to play musical instruments do better in many other subjects, and have both higher test scores and school attendance. According to CCMS Co-Chair Ann Marie Haney, “Students with musical training become better citizens because in a collaborative environment they have learned to care about one another and take responsibility for themselves and the greater community.”  

However, many young people can not afford to rent or purchase musical instruments.  That’s where San Diegans and the Music Matters program come in.

George Coles, Coles Fine Flooring and Mark DeBoskey, station manager, Jazz 88.3

“We want to help kids discover and enjoy the wonderful world of music,” said Jazz 88.3 station manager Mark DeBoskey.

San Diegans were encouraged to dig into their closets, attics, garage, or under the bed, to find their old musical instruments – violin, flute, cello, clarinet, guitar, trumpet, sax or even a drum kit – that may have been just collecting dust awaiting its next musical maestro. The donations were brought to different Coles stores and showrooms located throughout San Diego County.

This year’s “Music Matters” was one of the most successful yet, collecting almost 200 musical instruments! San Diegans’ outpouring of support surpassed last year’s donations by 50 instruments.

The Mission Bay High School Dixie Band

During a special gala in June, all 200 donated instruments were on display for viewing at Coles Fine Flooring Showroom on Morena Boulevard. There was also a live performance by the Mission Bay High School Dixie Band with special guest Derek Cannon. It was quite a sight, especially with the gleaming brass instruments lined up!

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Jagger & Kristi make the Walk for Animals an annual event

On Saturday, May 1st, Jagger and Kristi’s team, the Magic Walkers raised over $1000 for the San Diego Humane Society.  The 16th Annual Walk for Animals Walk ‘n Roll was held at Crown Point Shores.   Participants of the 4 and 2 legged kind ran, jogged, walked and waddled to benefit the Humane Society and SPCA.  A tail waggin’ good time was had by all.

Animals and their owners walked to raise money for the Humane Society

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91X DJ’s Christy Taylor and Andrew Rowley broadcasting live from Beach to Brewery

91X partnered with Karl Strauss Brewing Company to present the 7^th annual “Beach to Brewery Music and Beer Fest,” on Saturday, May 8. Beach to Brewery was held at the Karl Strauss main brewery next to Rose Canyon in Pacific Beach.

Thousands of people enjoying the live music

The event featured over 21 beers on tap, brewery tours, and live music from the Silent Comedy, Stranger, The Howls, and Writer. Souvenir glasses were given away to support the Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics campaign, eliminating the waste of over 17,000 plastic cups from the event. Best of all, it all was a fundraiser for the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, raising over $13,000 to protect our local beaches!

Souvenir glasses were given away to support Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics campaign.

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Poinsettia Elementary (Carlsbad, CA) April 2nd from left to right: Nadege Douge of the SDCOE, Teacher’s Award Recipient Courtney Mehring, and midday show host, Jodina.

Nine Elementary School teachers in San Diego County received a 2010 “Teachers Make a Difference Award” presented by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), KPRI 102.1 FM Radio, and award sponsors, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Wells Fargo and the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

Teachers are nominated by a student or a student’s parent. Teachers receive the award during a surprise visit to his/her classroom from SDCOE Public Information Officer, Jim Easterbrook, and a KPRI Show Host. In addition to a plaque and prizes, the teacher’s class receives a free field trip to their choice of the Wild Animal Park or San Diego Zoo.

Rolando Elementary (La Mesa, CA) March 23rd from left to right: Jim Easterbrook of the SDCOE, Teacher’s Award Recipient Nancy Magor, and afternoon show host, Oz.

According to KPRI Promotions Director, Magi Aguilar, “Teachers can ignite a love of learning and enrich the lives of children. KPRI looks for the most inspirational and incredible K-6 teachers to honor.” She says the annual program recognizes hundreds of educators with nominations, honoring a select nine with the award.

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Hundreds of eyeglasses were donated for a good cause.

105.7 The Walrus, with the help of Live Nation, encouraged listeners to donate new or used eyeglasses to benefit the Lions Optometric Vision Clinic, which provides vision care to those that could not otherwise afford it and has provided eyeglasses to over 10,000 individuals.

The station set up a variety of drop-off locations around the county. In exchange for their donation, each person was given a chance to win front row tickets to see Elton John in San Diego. With the help of the listeners, hundreds of pairs of eyeglasses were collected that will help bring the gift of sight to those who cannot afford the eye care they need.

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Z90’s Morning Drive Personality, Tati, helped emcee the 1st Annual Musubi Map Poke Festival & Competition held at Bali Hai Restaurant on April 20th.

A large crowd enjoyed the 1st Annual Musubi Map Poke Festival

The event included food, live music, art and 30 San Diego restaurants competing for “Best Poke”.  Patrons were able to sample Poke from 20 different chefs competing and fill up on food from 15 other restaurants and caterers. A portion of the money raised from ticket sales was donated to Beacon of Hope Orphanage

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Coe Lewis

Every week day from 11:10-11:15 a.m., KGB’s Coe Lewis reaches out to her listeners in need. She has always been very close to her audience, talking to many of them personally every day. As she would listen to their stories, she could feel the pain, fear and stress of those in need. Having once been there herself, she felt the urge to do her part to help.

Coe came up with the concept to help the listeners who were going through difficult times about a year ago through a dream that suggested she might use the airwaves to help out listeners at a street level. In the beginning, she wasn’t quite sure how it would work, but she knew it would. With the help of her program director, they came up with the name “Coe’s List”, and so the segment began.

People email, write, or call in to tell Coe about their situation.  They may have lost a job or are behind on their rent. Someone vandalized their car and they don’t have the money to fix the windshield.  They could be veterans with post traumatic stress disorder and are struggling to assimilate back into the world. Others have needed to find a home for their animals because they are losing their home to foreclosure. The people who contact Coe are at the end of their rope and are in desperate need of help. Their stories are posted on the KGB website as well as highlighted on air. http://101kgb.com/pages/coe.html

 “Coe’s List” has helped approximately 100 listeners find employment, many of them full time and many with benefits. Animal issues have been addressed, such as helping with vet bills, placement of animals, and money raised for groups who work with animals. People have received help with car repairs, rent and utility bills. Listeners battling cancer have received financial support to help cover the costs of gas to and from daily trips for chemotherapy and radiation. One family needed help with funeral expenses. Veterans and the disabled have been helped as well.

Many people have donated their time for construction, rehab and much more for fellow listeners in need. And others have donated money.

Coe has been on the air in San Diego for 25 years and she feels this feature has changed her life.  The help she can give her listeners and her work with animal issues are two of the most important things in her life. Although not everyone can be helped all the time, Coe puts her all towards trying to make it happen.

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Charger fans gathered at the Clear Channel playoff party

On January 15^th, the seven San Diego Clear Channel stations hosted a Chargers playoff party at Dave and Busters in Mission Valley. Thousands of listeners attended the event, where “Back the Bolts” t-shirts were awarded to the first 500 fans. All in attendance also had the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Chargers sold out playoff game.

The first 500 listeners received "Back the Bolts" t-shirts

Chargers fans enjoying the party

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