Chattin on the Ridge

Christmas is coming real soon. But what is the reason for the season? That's a question to ponder as we present audio dramatization of some holiday stories, both past and present. Includes a selection from the "Christmas Conundrum" by local author J.C. Alexandre.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Especially with two big holiday events this weekend. Ronni Wood of Lake Wales Main Street joins us to discuss Make it Magical in Lake Wales, while Pastor Jon Friedt joins us to discuss the Christmas festival at Believer's Fellowship in Lakeland.

The Grinch visits Gourmet Goodies bakery each year,To help ring in the season with holiday cheer.Carrisa Hughes, on this podcast--yes, she will join us,To talk about her store's upcoming Grinchmas.And after that, an audio dramatizationOf a holiday tale to wrap up this celebration.

We're kicking off the holiday season by highlighting two upcoming fundraisers: Saving Lives Matter and Santa Paws. Local musician Joey Foley and Lisa Baker, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Polk County, join us to discuss these fundraisers.

Want to take your mind off the election results? Check out these two big events happening this Saturday: Intergalactic Flea Market in Auburndale and Break Your Fall in Winter Haven. Pastor John Schreck from Garden Grove Church and Sean Serdynski from Bartow Con LLC join us to discuss these events.

Halloween is right around the corner. Get into the spooky spirit with some spooky scary stories from local authors. Listen to these audio dramatizations of "The Dicer" by A.B. Kayge and "Yidel the Sorcerer" (from "The Light Prince: Prelude to Destiny Vol. 2) by J.C. Alexandre.

Ann Baker lost her daughter to a plane crash last year. She's now hosting a 5K to raise awareness of her daughter's life and legacy. Also, for Halloween, we present an audio dramatization of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.Correction: Faith Baker was already a licensed flight instructor at the time of the crash. Also, in the fatal mid-air collision, the seaplane crashed into her plane. Her plane did not crash into it.

Sgt. Justin Carr of the Polk County Sheriffs Office joins us to discuss the final year of the Bartow Haunted Jail Tour and the many resident haunts in the old jail building. But before that, barrel-racing prodigy Hayleigh Rodgers will be discussing her upcoming participation in yet another barrel racing championship.Disclaimer: This episode was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. As such, dates and times for events may have been changed. Please check official websites for dates and times.

Four years ago, Melanie Brown Culpepper lost her late fiancée to cardiac arrest. Earlier this year, Dave Arnold nearly lost his life to a stroke. Both are raising proceeds and awareness for heart health at the Saving Lives Fundraiser at Tanners Lakeside on Sat. Oct. 12.