Guests Galore during the KMXT Fund Drive

Monday it was Carrie Smith the new Manager at Alaska Airlines here in Kodiak. She had lots of information about Alaska Air nice gal. Then Tollef Monson stopped by to visit with us during "Spotlight" on Tuesday the Uganik Set net Salmon fisherman and Iditarod Vetran had some great tales of the trail. The Filipino Visayan Association of Kodiak, Kids Ensemble, performed for us in the KMXT studios Tuesday night during Island Time. They were great!

During Wednesday's "Spotlight", local Author Toby Sullivan read an excerpt from his upcoming book and talked about his "Iraq experiences" with KMXT News Director Jay Barrett.

Fund Drive week you never know what you'll hear next. Stop by, Tune in its happening here at KMXT!

Coffee House Friday with DeJaVue

Friday night, April 27th join Chuck and Peggy at the KMXT Studios, located at 620 Egan Way, for "Coffee House Night"

Relive the days of the 60's with Folk and Protest Songs shared over a cup of hot Java. Locally Roasted Coffee provided by the Great Alaskan Bean Company. Open Mic, bring your guitar and share your favorite song. All in celebration of KMXT's Spring Fund drive.

Saturday, April 28th live from Tony's Downtown, Jock of the Rock. See the guys of the Round Table, in person! Pinball competition and more. Whether you join the fun via your radio or in person, join the fun! Saturday April 28th Noon to One.

Sunday, April 29th join Joe and Paul for Saurkraut and Sausage it is the farewell Polka Show! Thank you Paul for hosting the show, we wish you the best with your retirement. That's the Polka Show Sunday from 12:30 to One here at the KMXT Studios.

Performance Night at Fly By

Thank you so much to the talented bunch of Writers and Musicians who performed for us at the Fly By Coffee Shop Monday night. Toby Sullivan, Jack McFarland, Kathy Logan, Jodi Kidder, Elisalyn Gardner and the "Fiddleheads" And thank you to CAB Member Jim Cobis AKA "Cowboy" and Board Member Mehri McLaughlin for helping out. A good time was had by all.

"Island Time" Host Russ Josephson

Russ Josephson is looking for his phone, in Kipnuk, Alaska so he can call and make his pledge to KMXT during our Spring Fund Drive.

Russ has been away from Kodiak this winter, teaching in Kipnuk. The founder of "Island Time" will be back on the air here in Kodiak at the end of May. We look forward to having you back on the Island Russ! Hope you found that phone :)

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KMXT Starts the Spring Fund Drive Monday April 23rd

Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night at the Harborside Fly By on Mill Bay Road. Monday April 23rd 5:30 to 7 p.m. Local writers including Toby Sullivan, Elisalyn Gardner, Judy Kidder and Jack McFarland will be sharing some of their work with us. Join us for this kick off Fund Drive event. Stop by and renew or become a new member, check out the new T-shirts and bumper stickers and for every dollar you donate you recieve an Alaska Airlines Mile. The more you give the further you fly, with KMXT. Be there or be square, Daddy-O :)

Fund Drive Training

In preparation for the Spring On-Air Fund Drive beginning Monday April 23rd, there will be a Training session for all Show Hosts and Phone Volunteers. It will be held Saturday April 21st at 12:30 in the KMXT Studios.

This year we are offering a special Alaska Airline Milage Program along with the usual Fund Drive information we encourage everyone to attend this half hour meeting. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces.

The more you give the farther you go during the KMXT Spring On-Air Fund Drive!

April 23rd is the start of the Spring Fund Drive. Alaska Airlines is generously offering one Milage Plan Air Mile per one dollar you donate to KMXT! If you pay with cash or check you get 1 mile per dollar if you pay with your Alaska Airlines Credit Card, you get 2 miles per dollar given. Not to mention you will be entered into the drawing for 2 Alaska Airline tickets wherever they fly! Its all about travel this fund drive.

Take part in the fun, do you have a good travel story? Work in the travel industry? Want to be a host or guest during the Fund Drive? Call Lori at 486-3181 and we will get you scheduled!

It is going to be a FUN FILLED time all week, beginning Monday April 23rd, tune in, stop by and earn miles to fly away, when you support KMXT!

Volunteer Schedule available on the web thru April 29th

Attention Volunteers: the schedule is available to view for the next four weeks. Take a look and sign up for shifts now! And we still have a few Crossing Guard Shifts available. Call Lori at 486-3181 to sign up for a shift for the week of April 9th. Thank you, for all you do!

1st Annual KMXT Gong Show

Pictures of the 2007 KMXT Gong Show. A good time was had by all Contestants, Judges and Audience! If you didn't get to attend, join us next year as this new Annual Event, continues. Photos by Mehri McLaughlin

Gong Show Mania !

The 1st Annual KMXT Gong Show was a huge success!! Thank you to all the performers the audience and a big Thank you to Board Members Merhi McLaughlin, Billy Heckler, Peggy Morris, Terrie Johnson and Christy Lyle for all their work in putting this entertaining event together. This Fund raising event, will definately be back next year. Stay tuned for pictures and more information about Kodiaks version of the "Gong Show" We may even have a picture of one of the Gonged performers, Nicky Buttercup.