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KMUD has been approved for a generous $25,344 grant. This grant will allow us to upgrade our console, enhancing our capabilities and reliability. It will not only improve the station's day-to-day operations but will also play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting during emergency situations. We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation. Together we are forging resilience and ensuring our voices are heard far and wide.
Shout out to our grand Grant Committee volunteers :
Margie, Jimmy and Jama
for their impressive work and perseverance.
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Garberville Block Party, Friday Oct 13th
Fundraising for KMUD
The Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is hard at work revitalizing our beloved town, and we invite you to join us this Friday for a fantastic afternoon of celebration at the Garberville Block Party on October 13th from 4 to 7 pm.
This event promises good vibes, community spirit, and an opportunity to rekindle your love for our town square. Get ready to dance to the captivating cumbia beats of Makenu, starting with the eclectic happy tunes spun by DJ Feral Selector in the afternoon.
The Garberville Block Party is a collaborative effort between the Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and Kmud, and it's also a chance to support Kmud through fundraising.
Satisfy your taste buds with delectable local cuisine provided by Humboldt Tree Nug Farms, known for their locally raised pigs and beef from the Humboldt hills. Cafe Feast Humboldt will be offering scrumptious snacks, and Kmud volunteers will be on hand to serve drinks.
Families and kids will be delighted by the entertainment provided by Wonder Dragon, reminiscent of the Kmud Block Party held in May.
Expect to find an array of vendors and much more at this event – it's everything we need to continue cherishing our charming little town. Don't miss out!
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Fresh Hops Festival in Shelter Cove
Fundraising for KMUD
Gyppo Ale Mill is thrilled to announce the long-awaited second annual Lost Coast Fresh Hop Fest in beautiful Shelter Cove on October 14th, 2023. They will be joined by It’s Alive Kombucha, Seaquake Brewing, Port O’Pints Brewing, Humboldt Cider Company, North Spur Brewing, Mad River Brewery, 6 Rivers Brewery and Trinity County Brewing Company.
The Fresh Hop Fest will go from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. and will feature fresh hop brews from these nine breweries, live music, gourmet food vendors, local vendors, lounge areas to kick back with your friends, and of course Gyppo’s delicious local and seasonal food. In the Gyppo vibe, this fest is family friendly and there will be activities for the kiddos. A fun event for everyone!
Purchase your ticket here.
Check out the Homebrew Show with Stella Girkins and Lauren Schmitt on Friday Sept 29th at 7pm.
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Join the Book Club
by Stella Girkins, Interim Public Affair Coordinator
KMUD offers a special opportunity for all listeners to join a book club from wherever they tune into the airwaves. The fourth Thursday of every month, President of Friends of the Garberville Library, Leann Greene, and Garberville Head Librarian, Joanne Wilson, host The Book Club on KMUD. Each month features a different book.
In September, it featured “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, which tells the story of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan, as well as the first director of the Morgan Library & Museum. Next month, will feature local author Doug Ingold’s book “There Came a Contagion". For those who would like to join in on the fun, limited copies of the book are available for loan at the Garberville Library. The Book Club meets in person the third Thursday of every month at the Garberville Library at 5:30 and airs on KMUD the following fourth Thursday of every month from 7- 8 pm with plenty of time for callers to discuss. Listen in the Archives and be sure to tune in Thursday, October 26th to hear from a special guest.
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Indigenous People Week
by Lauren Schmitt, News Director
We are excited to announce that KMUD News will be dedicating an entire week to celebrate Indigenous People's Day, honoring the rich heritage and voices of our Native communities. From October 9th to October 13th, we will be decolonizing the airwaves by amplifying essential issues and showcasing the voices of
Indigenous people.
Last night, we kicked off our week-long celebration by highlighting Harlan Pruden, a Cree scholar and activist. Harlan recently visited the Hoopa Valley Tribe to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the intersectionality of decolonization and gender diversity. In this interview, we explored the recovery of two-spirit teachings, shedding light on their significance and relevance today.
Listen to the interview here
As our Indigenous People's Week celebration continues, here's a glimpse of what's in store for the rest of the week:
- Sasheen Raymond: Coordinator of the Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program at the Native American Center for Academic Excellence. Sasheen will share insights and experiences related to Native education and empowerment.
- Dr. Kaitlin Reed: Assistant Professor of Native American Studies at CalPoly Humboldt and the author of Gold Rush to Green Rush: The Ecology of Settler Colonialism in Northern California. Dr. Reed will provide valuable perspectives on settler colonialism and its impact on Northern California.
You can catch these interviews and discussions live at 6 PM and 8 AM from Monday to Friday. If you miss any of these insightful conversations, don't worry! You can access our archives on our SoundCloud page at www.soundcloud.com/kmudnews.
Join us in celebrating Indigenous People's Week as we strive to create a platform for Indigenous voices to be heard, issues to be addressed, and stories to be shared.
We look forward to your participation and support throughout this meaningful week.
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The World Beat Show
The World Beat Show by Agnes Patak, this last Sunday at 3pm celebrated Indigenous People's Day with music from Native Americans singing and rapping about the culture and injustices and truth.
(Re)Discover Bruce Cockburn, Stolen Land and many other provocative songs.
You can find the playlist here or listen to the show in the archives.
"From Tierra del Fuego to Ungava Bay
The history of betrayal continues to today
The spirit of Almighty Voice, the ghost of Anna Mae
Call like thunder from the mountain, you can hear them say “it’s a stolen land”
Stolen land
Apartheid in Arizona, slaughter in Brazil
If bullets don’t get good PR there’s other ways to kill
Kidnap all the children, put ’em in a foreign system
Bring them up in no-man’s land where no one really wants them, it’s a stolen land
Stolen land"
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A Wing and a Prayer
by Dennis Maher, Music Director
Tune in for Wing And A Prayer with Shyla and Shaka. With a poignant look at the state of the world, this dynamic duo will captivate your minds and hearts through an eclectic assortment of feel good tunes, thought provoking media clips, commentary and humor. Their bantor is witty, authentic, engaging and fits neatly inside a two hour radio slot from 8 to 10 every Friday night.
New Engineer : Dendro
“The show must go on”, as they say, and Kmud engineers make it happen. Turning dials, sliding slides, and directing computers, Dendro Corvid has been training as a talk show engineer and music Dj. With a strong social consciousness, volunteer orientation and quickness to lend a hand when he can, he’s made a wonderful addition to the Kmud family.
Check him out on Thursday night 6 to 8pm. His music show doesn't have a permanent slot yet, so keep your ears out as a sub.
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Halloween Stories
by Dorothee, Membership Coordinator
Imagine the thrill of recording your all-time favorite Halloween story and having it broadcast on KMUD!
Stay tuned for additional information – we'll be sharing more details shortly. But if the idea of this exciting opportunity appeals to you, kick things off by selecting the story you'd like to produce and then reach out to us at [email protected]. Your spooky tale could be the next hit on the airwaves!
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Gift from our Membership Yard Party
by Jama Chaplin, Volunteer
Uilani Wesley, lead singer of Mama Grows Funk, the headliner band at KMUD’s Membership Drive Yard Party on Sept. 22, is a native Hawai’ian. Before the band played, she offered up this land acknowledgement, chant and prayer. U’i is also the director of the nonprofit Xa Kako Dile, which operates out of a farm on the Mendocino Coast. Their focus is on uplifting and empowering Indigenous communities in various ways.
Click here to learn more about Xa Kako Dile.
(When you go to Youtube to see this video, think about subscribing to our YouTube Channel, because we need to reach 50 subscribers to be able to create some Youtube live videos which is a cool project that some volunteers are working on.)
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Emerald Tech
by Patricia Tinkler, Underwriting & Traffic Coordinator
Emerald Technologies has been providing the North Coast with custom-built computer systems, carry-in and on-site computer repair, diagnostic services, new and used software sales, and small business solutions since 1998.
While the above website blurb says this about Emerald Technologies, I and many other customers simply call them a "godsend." In these days of planned obsolescence, Emerald Tech's focus on keeping your electronics out of the waste stream is impressive. They replaced my old Apple hard drive with a better, solid state one and answered follow up questions. Service and support were excellent.
Owner Garth Epling and his longtime team members Sai, Jacob, and Galen, navigated the pandemic and the local economic collapse with grace and humor, if their social media is any indication. Many know Garth from his longtime collab with KMUD. His show, Tech Mud on the third Wednesdays at 7pm, has been around since the late nineties. (Galen Latsko, his sales/instruction lead, is a current crew member on Thank Jah, It's Friday.)
So, next time you're considering another computer, they can work with you on a banging custom build or a simple desktop. Need a laptop? They can hook you up with the newest model or save you some bucks with their refurbished offerings. If your current one is making a death rattle but you don't want to lose it, Emerald Technologies may be the solution.
Emerald Technologies is just across from Rays in Garberville. They can be reached online at emeraldtech.biz and by phone at (707)923.1268.
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