Radio Friends with Paul Pepper

Today Paul Pepper welcomes RANDY FLETCHER, who is with the Alternative to Violence Project, which centers on non-violent communication with inmates. Also, NICK FOSTER, Voluntary Action Center, talks about adopting a family for the holidays.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes RACHEL ELLESIECK from The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Now through December 31st, the goal is to collect enough funds for 15 million meals.

Today Paul Pepper talks to 19-year-old STACEY STEWART, the creator of Desire to Aspire, which is a mentoring program for middle-school girls with low self-esteem. Also, COLIN LaVAUTE, with the Central Missouri Humane Society, talks about their annual "Home for the Holidays."

Today Paul Pepper welcomes a portion of the cast of Hickman High School's "Once On This Island", and director SARAH GERLING. They perform the song "Waiting For Life". The show opens this Thursday!

Today Paul Pepper chats with COLIN SMIALEK, Central Missouri Scale Modelers, about the upcoming "TigerCon". Colin also plays show and tell with a couple of models. HEATHER HARLAN, Phoenix Programs, Inc., is our second interview. An online (www.phoenixprogramsinc.org) auction ends TODAY at noon. Don't miss out! Heather also talks about a concert happening this Thursday.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes JESSICA DULLE, Capital Arts, who promotes the "Gift of Giving" classes and workshops happening in Jefferson City - the list is online, but call to register! Also, River City Habitat For Humanity just dedicated their 70th local house. Kelly Smith explains how volunteers make it happen and how you can get involved.

Today Paul Pepper chats with KIT SALTER, former geography professor, about Geography Awareness Week, which is November 11-17.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes DIANA MOXON, with the Columbia Art League, to discuss an adult watercolor class, "Art of the Greeting Card", happening this Friday! Also, MU School of Music has a FREE, two-night program at the Missouri Theatre. Opera fans won't want to miss it. CHRISTINE SEITZ has more.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes CINDY MUSTARD and JOLENE SCHULZ. The King's Daughters Holiday Festival is this weekend. Find out all about the festival and just how King's Daughters benefit the community.

Today Paul Pepper chats with NIRANJAN SINGH, with MU Health Care, about the Missouri Stroke Program. Also here is ROB CROUSE, from Capital City Players. Their holiday season is about to start - don't miss out!