Don't miss the "Best of the West" PBR Pro Tour - Division 1 when it comes to the St. Paul Rodeo Arena Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 PM! The St. Paul Rodeo has always provided top-notch rodeo entertainment to its fans. This year the Professional Bull Riders "Best of the West" Pro Tour is added as a special event that brings extreme sport at its best into our arena. The future stars of the PBR will rock the St. Paul Arena! Get tickets for the PBR Pro Tour now at stpaulrodeo.com—and since it’s also College Night, students and alums get 2 bucks off!
Every year in July, the spurs return, the ropes burn, the beasts churn, and respect is earned. It’s the 78th St. Paul Rodeo, July 3rd through 6th ! No bull - cowboys are tough. But sometimes they need a little help. Friday night July 5th, The St. Paul Rodeo’s Beyond the Boots Fundraiser will donate a dollar of every ticket sold to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, which provides assistance to injured rodeo competitors. Tickets available here.
Summer’s Best Party is back and bigger than ever! The 145th Annual Clark County Fair runs August 2-11th in Ridgefield, WA and is offering up everything that is sure to provide you and your family endless entertainment and excitement. In addition to carnival rides, deep fried Twinkies, and adorable barnyard animals, there is an outstanding line-up of summer concerts at the Clark County Fair and the return of FREE concerts to the Grandstands Entertainment line-up. If you are looking for an evening of rock, inspirational or boot kicking country music - the Clark County Fair has it all! See Kutless, Blue Oyster Cult, and Kip Moore at the 99.5 The Wolf Grandstands. Tickets for limited premium reserved seats are on sale now.
According to the USDA, one in six Americans struggles with hunger, making the issue a growing reality in every community. By simply entering codes from specially-marked General Mills products, including Cheerios, Yoplait and Nature Valley, at OutnumberHunger.com, Americans can help Feeding America secure five meals for their local food bank. Consumers should look for specially-marked packages of General Mills products featuring The Band Perry, as well as an Outnumber Hunger code. For every code entered online by March 1, 2014, General Mills will donate $0.65 to Feeding America – enough to secure five meals on behalf of local food banks – up to a maximum total donation of $1,300,000. General Mills has already donated $700,000 and will donate up to an additional $600,000 based on online code entry and other consumer actions.
Sparkling ruby strawberries…fresh emerald spinach…big gold yams…you can find all these tasty gems at your local farmers market and when you do you’ buy local – which is not only healthier, but kinder to the planet than produce that’s trucked in from far away. Our area has a wealth of local farmers’ markets to make eating fresh food not only fun and delicious, but convenient, too. To find a farmers market near you, go to www.inlocalwelove.com.
You Help the Kids, and Kuni Lexus of Portland Helps you!
Now through August 6th, 2013, Kuni Lexus of Portland and Schoolhouse Supplies bring you this limited time offer. Kuni Lexus of Portland has partnered with Schoolhouse Supplies to provide backpacks loaded with school supplies for local school children in need. Too many students go without the tools they need to learn. Kuni Lexus of Portland and Schoolhouse Supplies has committed to support over 1000 school children in need. Low cost supplies are available for you to purchase at Kuni Lexus of Portland. You can also drop off donation goods for teacher and student supplies. You can make a difference in a child’s education and save on maintenance or repairs on your Lexus.
• Sponsor a backpack for $16 and receive 16% off your total Lexus service invoice over $100, up to $250 in savings*.
• If you are an educator, bring in your credentials and receive a 20% discount on your Lexus service or repair over $100, up to $250 in savings*.
• If you are an educator, bring in your credentials and your school receives a $200 donation when you purchase any car (new or used) at Kuni Lexus of Portland*.
Take advantage of these great savings and help out local schoolchildren in need. You, Kuni Lexus of Portland and Schoolhouse Supplies make it possible! Click the link below to learn more information and schedule your service reservation. *Offers expire on 8/6/2013. An offer may not be used with any other offers, including our tire match guarantee. Not redeemable for previous work done.
Les Schwab Bowl
2013 marks the 66th anniversary of the annual North vs. South High School All-Star football game and features the top graduating seniors from Oregon’s 6A and 5A high schools. The 2013 Les Schwab Bowl will be played on Saturday, June 22nd at the Hillsboro Stadium with kickoff at 6:00pm.
Tickets are on sale starting at $15 now through Friday, June 21st at lesschwabbowl.com. To purchase tickets on game day, visit the Hillsboro Stadium Box Office (June 22 only).
Relay For Life is coming to Milwaukie!
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Milwaukie gets underway with teams of residents gathering on Saturday, July 13th starting at 10:00a.m. and ending on Sunday, July 14th at 10:00a.m. at La Salle High School, 11999 SE Fuller Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222. Call 1-800-227-2345 or click here to join or support a team.
Send A Kid to Camp Golf Tournament!
Gather your golfing buddies and sign up now for the “Send a Kid to Camp Tournament.” The event will be Monday, July 15th at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course. Test your skills at Witch Hollow, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, one of the premier golf courses in the nation and help send deserving children and adults living with disabilities to summer camp for memories that will last a lifetime. Fabulous raffle prizes, gourmet meals, post-tournament drinks and more! Register by July 12th by calling Easter Seals Oregon ~ 503.228.5108.
The heat is on to find the best chili, hot wings, and salsa in the state! Spirit Mountain Casino proudly presents the 2013 Summer Spice Cook-Off! Break out your family recipes and special sauce because we’re looking for the tastiest chili, the hottest wings, and the freshest salsa in Oregon. To cool your taste buds and cleanse your palate in between tastings, local breweries will be onsite with ice cold beer that pairs perfectly with chili and hot wings. For those who think they can handle the heat, Salvador Molly’s and Spirit Mountain Casino will partner together to host the “Great Balls of Fire” eating contest! All bets are off when it comes to finding the best chili cook in Oregon…do you have what it takes to go all in? Click here for more information.
Oregon WWII Veterans Memorial
Oregon is one of only 6 states that does not have a memorial to its WWII vets. This task force was set up by the state to raise funds to build a memorial on the state capitol grounds. Public & private donations are needed to make this much-deserved memorial a reality. For more information click here!
Music Education Program for Public Schools
Music Workshop is a non‐profit organization that provides free supplemental music programs to public elementary schools. In just forty minutes of class time, students learn valuable lessons of music appreciation and participate in activities that promote personal academic, artistic, and behavioral growth.
The pilot program will launch within twelve Oregon public schools this February. For Music Workshop to be free of charge to public elementary schools, donations are needed. Please go to www.musicworkshopedu.org to donate today.
Humane Society in Vancouver Needs Dog Food Donations
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington in Vancouver is in need of high quality grain-free dog food (lots of canines have allergies to grain) to feed the dogs and puppies in their care. The preferred varities are: Kirkland brand (Costco), Nature's Domain (Costco), Taste of the Wild, Blue Buffalo, Solid Gold, Canidae, and Natural Balance (Limited Ingredient Diet). Click here for more information on how you can help.
You love listening to The Wolf, but how would you like to work for The Wolf? We are looking for fun, outgoing, energetic college students that are currently enrolled in a program to intern for The Wolf! Click here to apply!
Metroscope is Entercom Radio’s locally produced public affairs radio show. The show has been informing the Portland metropolitan community for over 25 years and is hosted by Ted Douglass. Local newsmakers,experts on topics of current interest, the arts and popular culture are interviewed and broadcast on 99.5 The Wolf every Sunday evening at 10pm. Click here for more information on the show, podcasts of the show, or if you have an idea or topic for a future show.
