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On tonight's show, Host of Politically Speaking will be on to talk about the new Season happening this Sunday. Then, The Taste of Unity Gardens Harvest Party is happening Wednesday, we'll see preview of the event. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is hosting ‘Fight Hunger, Spark Change' Competition and ‘Dear Edwina, Jr.' is happening at the Bristol Opera House.
The WNIT Production, "Politically Speaking" with host Elizabeth Bennion returns for a new season beginning this Sunday at 2pm. Elizabeth give Gordy a preview of what to expect this weekend on the first show of the fall, and a look ahead to the rest of the season for this important political election year.
http://www.wnit.org/politicallyspeaking/
Guests
Elizabeth A. Bennion, Ph.D.Indiana University South Bend
The Taste of Unity Gardens Harvest Party is happening Wed., October 22nd at the Palais Royale in South Bend. They'll be featuring food from over 17 chefs from local restaurants at 12 different stations, serving a variety of tapas for guests to enjoy. They'll also have a silent auction and a cash bar, and music will be featured, too. Sara Stewart and Chef Alan Seidler give Gordy a preview of the event.
www.theunitygardens.org
Marijo Martinec tells Gordy about a contest the Food Bank of Northern Indiana is involved in where they have an opportunity to win $60,000 with Walmart's ‘Fight Hunger, Spark Change' Competition. The public is invited to vote once daily for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana now through October 5th at www.walmart.com/fighthunger . There's no cost to vote, and if the Food Bank is one of the top 50 vote-getting food banks in the country, they get the funds. For more information about the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, go to
www.feedindiana.org
Guests
Marijo MartinecDir. Of Choral ActivitiesSaint Mary's College
The heartwarming musical about the joys and problems of growing up, ‘Dear Edwina, Jr.', comes to the Bristol Opera House this Friday-Sunday thanks to the Elkhart Civic Theatre. Gordy talks with director Brock Butler and actress Bethany Wirick about the show and what people can expect from this family friendly play. ‘Dear Edwina, Jr.' runs October 3rd, 4th and 5th . Get ticket information at
www.elkhartcivictheatre.org