Do you love local radio? Do you also love to keep in shape? Then head down to SPINNIN’ FOR CKCU at the Ottawa Triathlon Club!

This indoor cycling workout will be led by a coach who will take you on a challenging adventure set to the soundtrack of the oldest campus station in all of Canada, CKCUFM!  Your $20 admission will go directly to CKCU’s Funding Drive!

Lace up those shoes and hit the pedals at SPINNIN’ FOR CKCU, Friday November 29th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Ottawa Triathlon Club!

For more information and to register, contact Shelley Ann Morris, co-host of Welcome To My World at shelleym1776@gmail.com

Join us to change the conversation about disability and cycle for the Mighty 93.1!

The Spirit of Tony Turner Award (the “SofTTie“) was originated by Chris White, Ottawa singer-songwriter, broadcaster, festival organizer and music enthusiast. It is presented to an individual who has devoted his or her time and talent to creating opportunities for Ottawa musicians, and is named for Tony Turner, who is just such a person.

The new SofTTie winner is accessibility activist and co-host of CKCU’s program “Welcome To My World” Shelley Ann Morris, who will receive the award at the Spirit of Tony Turner Award Concert on November 17 at 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall. More info: http://rasputins.org/the-spirit-of-tony-turner-award/

Long-suffering (Allan’s words, not ours!) friend of CKCU Allan Wigney (DJ “Relax Ay Voo”) turns the tables at Bar Robo for your entertainment. There is no cover, but your donations to CKCU will be accepted and appreciated. Funding drive may be over, but the need for funds continues. Have a mug of your favourite cold amber drink, listen to a selection of tunes and help to keep community radio alive in Ottawa.

Monday, November 18, 2019 at 8 PM – 11 PM
Bar Robo (Chinatown) 692 Somerset St. W.

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Our Funding Drive finale this year (which happens every year during Swing Is In The Air) will be a performance on the Radio Program LIVE from The Record Centre by Peter Liu & the Pollcats!
Incidentally, Peter is also one of the hosts on Swing Is In The Air, so I guess you could say he’s doing double-duty that afternoon ;)

“Well known in Ottawa for his warm velvety voice, creative phrasing, and engaging presence, Peter Liu is passionate about singing jazz and connecting emotionally with audiences. Whether leading jazz combos, or as guest vocalist, he performs regularly at public and private events across the region, enhancing the mood, energy and atmosphere where he plays.”
https://peterliuandthepollcats.bandcamp.com/

Come celebrate, DANCE and help us us push to the finish line so to speak… Sunday, November 17,  from 4 PM – 6 PM @ The Record Centre (1099 Wellington St. W) There is no cover, but I bet the hat will get passed around!

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The Tuesday Special Blend‘s Jeff Larocque and The Record Centre Present: FIRST SPIN FEST!

Happening this Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm at The Record Centre at 1099 Wellington St W.

LIVE intimate sets by artists:
Jillian Kerr https://jilliankerr.bandcamp.com/
Christophe Elie https://chriselie.bandcamp.com/
Silent Winters https://silentwinters.com/home

Entry is by donation or pay what you can. CKCU-FM swag for sale on site, a 50/50 Draw and raffle prizes including a $50 Gift Certificate to The Keg!

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The 2019 CKCU FM Funding Drive is in full swing! And while a supporting community radio is an incentive in itself, we nonetheless have some fantastic incentives offered up by some very generous local businesses! By donating above a certain amount, you’ll be automatically entered into a draw to win one of the following fantastic prizes from these ⇒ fine local institutions: ⇒

10$ Donation:

Coffee Coffee Coffee! From: Bridgehead Coffee
Prizes to be won: 3
Everyone’s favourite morning pick-me-up! Includes some sweet sweet black gold as well as swag from Bridgehead!

25$ Donation:

Concert Tickets! From: The Black Sheep Inn
Prizes to be won: 6
An evening out on the beautiful Gatineau river! Includes two free tickets to an upcoming show at the Black Sheep in Wakefield, QC!
Nov 23: Kaia Kater (2)
Nov 30: Mackenzie Ryhthm Section (2)
Dec 8: Craig Cardiff (2)
Dec 13: Rebecca Noelle (2)
Dec 21: Amos The Transparent (2)
Jan 4: Brock Zeman (2)

More Concert Tickets! From: The National Arts Centre (NAC)
Prizes to be won: T.B.D.
An evening out on Elgin Street! Includes two free tickets to an upcoming show at the NAC!

A Night at the Movies! From: The Bytowne Cinema
Prizes to be won: 4
An evening out on Rideau Street! Includes two free tickets, two drinks, and big bag o’ tasty popcorn to a film of your choice at The Bytowne.

40$ Donation:

Community Radio Swag Pack! From: CKCU FM
Prizes to be won: 30
Be our billboard all over town… and LOOK GOOD while doing it! This prize pack includes a bunch of CKCU swag, including a tote bag, toque, mug, t-shirt, stickers, and buttons!

50$ Donation:

Edwards’ Apprentice Turntables From: The Record Centre
Prizes to be won: 2
Fill your home or business with the beauty of analog sound! The Apprentice is a class leading performance turntable that sets new standards of performance for the money. It comes complete with EA101 arm and C50 cartridge and is ready to go out of the box, just push the counterweight on all the way, put a record on and away you go!

300$ Donation:

A Private House Concert! From: Tulips & Devilships + Jumpin’ Joel Flash
Prizes to be won: 1
Gather your family and friends for a comfy concert on your couch! One generous donator will receive a special intimate in-home acoustic show from Tulips & Devilships & Jumpin’ Joel Flash! You pick the time and place, we provide the tunes!

Do you want your look to be less drab and more fab?
On Saturday November 9th, Kings Own Barbershop are doing an exclusive fundraiser for CKCU at 483 Gladstone (near Lyon).

Get your appointment now at www.kingsownbarbershop.com or, give them a call at 613-581-6244.
Christopher Lord, the 2019 Faces Winner of Ottawa’s Favourite Barber will be on the scene to make you look great.

It’s a Funding Drive Special @ Kings Own Barbershop. Saturday, November 9th….By appointment only. Book at www.kingsownbarbershop.com. Brought to you by Tuesday Special Blend.

Join CKCU’s Junior Smith for a LIVE BROADCAST of Reggae in the Fields at Superette! Junior will spend the afternoon spinning Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall, interviewing guests, and reminding everyone of the importance of Community Radio in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and beyond!

Come on down to show your support, make a donation, pick up some free CKCU swag, and have fun!
NOTE: This event is 19+ only! Government-issued ID is required! No purchase at Superette is required to view the live broadcast.

Saturday, November 16th, 3 – 5:30 PM … Superette (1306 Wellington St W.)
more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2456064988046438/

Junior Smith is the host of Canada’s longest running reggae radio program… running since 1976!. All the best music from Jamaica… everything from “oldies but goodies” to the latest chart toppers!

This fall marks 25 years of  “The David Dalle Show” every Thursday on CKCU. Such a treat to hear David share a world of eclectic musical paths and traditions with us all these years. Much has indeed changed in the past 25 years, but the depth, thought and quality put into David’s program has remained consistent. In David’s own words: “…the need for independent and free voices like we have on CKCU has if anything, grown in importance. With streaming and other digital options, there seems to be greater choice than ever before, but that choice is deceptive, guided by algorithms, music offerings are becoming ever more narrowly defined. You simply *will not* find any other program or AI algorithm which takes you on the extremely diverse musical journeys I take on my show, often with a logical thread tying it all together.” Here’s to 25 more! Check it out for yourself, a link to his show(s): https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/105/info.html

Bob Ledrew who is currently the host of “Can I Have A Word?” on Wednesday afternoon, has organized a benefit in conjunction with Ten Thousand Villages in Westboro!

Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 5 PM – 9 PM
Ten Thousand Villages Canada
371 Richmond Rd. (In Westboro in Ottawa since 1999)

Join us for an evening of shopping in support of CKCU FM during their annual Funding Drive. A percentage of all sales will be donated to this great community station.
Ten Thousand Villages is the oldest and largest fair trade organization in North America, selling hand made personal accessories, home decor and gift items from makers around the globe.
Their mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to market through long-term, fair trading relationships.

To get an idea of all the cool things that Ten Thousand Villages sells, check out the website: https://www.tenthousandvillages.ca/

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