The Community Campfire

Tracy Klein and PJ Saylor talk about the work of Fetch Cares, a non-profit whose mission is to find forever homes for the neediest population of dogs.

Writer-composer Mary Beth Maziarz and the young cast of “Flo! The Show!” talk about creating and performing an original world-premiere musical debuting at the Egyptian Youth Theatre and perform two original numbers in-studio.

On this week’s Campfire Musical Sesh, we unwrap the quirky history of “Alice’s Restaurant” and the Thanksgiving tale that has been a tradition on KPCW since the 1980s.

Every Christmas, the Heber Valley Railroad transforms into a rolling winter wonderland—complete with elves, cocoa chefs and even the occasional celebrity sighting. The Community Campfire’s Amber Johnson hops aboard the North Pole Express to meet the people who keep the magic on track.

Five moms and dear friends from Park City took adventure to the next level when they backpacked for three days and 50 miles to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the Havasu Pi tribe and the death defying confluence hike.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meredith Moon shares her journey from folk roots through punk and grunge influences to the contemporary sound of her new album "From Here to the Sea."

This morning on The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson shares how volunteers, toys and clothing come together in the Heber Valley for a tradition that turns giving into a community celebration of giving. Then, Park City High School basketball coach David Winkworth previews the coming season with Coach Skinner. And local musician Christian Jones joins for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

Hear how Midway residents pre-game for their Thanksgiving feasts, by running in the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Then, volunteer DJ Jo Neff joins the show to talk about her special segment, “This Day in Music,” and her life outside the KPCW studio. That’s followed by Coach Skinner’s weekly skinny on Wasatch Back high school sports and our Campfire Kids share their thoughts on the world. Wrap up the hour with local singer-songwriter Rich Wyman who joins us for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

Andrea Buchanan brings us a cool story about a mother and son who created a tarot deck called “The Sacred Web.” Then Amber Johnson speaks with Park City’s Dar Hendrickson about his legendary, full-contact haunted house that ran for more than two decades. Get the Skinny on Sports this week with High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and hear from our Campfire Kids. Plus, a music session with local artist Randy Moser who plays two of his original songs live in the KPCW studio.

Andrea Buchanan takes us behind the mic with KPCW DJ and radio aficionado Michael “The Wiz” Wisland. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of some special Rocky Mountain therapy dogs and who they help. Closing the hour is local musician Christine Baird who shares her "Rocky Mountain Soul" with an in-studio performance. Plus, Coach Skinner & Madeline have the latest on local sports and the Campfire Kids.

This week, Amber Johnson tells the story of what it’s like to be married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin – taking fall chaos to a whole new level. Then, Andrea Buchanan speaks with Patti Richards founder of the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue and finds out what it’s like to rehab an eagle and set it free at the top of Sundance. And Billy Rogan and Vince DiMichelle of the band Loom drop by for an in-studio performance. Plus, we have the latest on local sports, plenty of fun facts, and the Campfire Kids.

This week, Andrea Buchanan has a story about local Olympian Kate Johnson and her lost diary and how it found its way home to her 30 years later. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of the I Love You, Bro Project – a Utah nonprofit that's helping men find connection and purpose through shared stories, laughter, and unwavering support. And "Your Old Pal" Ryan Walsh stops by for a conversation about his musical career. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids give their insights on the world.

Today on the Community Campfire, Amber Johnson takes the wheel with Michelle Kirby in the Rebelle Rally—America’s sole women-only eight-day navigation race. Then Andrea Buchanan speaks with the Meinhold family shares their one-day 30 mile hike to find a cure for cystic fibrosis — a rare disease that their son lives with everyday. Wrapping up the hour is local band “Silver Kings Rocking Company” joins us in-studio for an exclusive interview and performance.

Andrea Buchanan visits with two world class paragliders, Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, who use PC Hill as their bunny slope. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of Julie Kuch, a women who overcame a stroke to run a marathon. Coach Skinner shares the skinny on sports and The Campfire Kids Bo, Luke and Quinn: provide the laughs. 2nd segment And check out the Campfire Music Sesh this week which features The Mister Sister Trio.

This week on The Community Campfire Andrea and Mitch speak with Karen Marriott and Sara Bueller who share an update on the 2nd Annual Park City’s Day of Service. Then, Amber Borowski Johnson shares the story of Haymitch St. Stephen who turned a viral hobbit campaign into a life of depth. Listen to Campfire Kids and Bill Skinner and Madeline Jaquet share this weeks Skinny on Sports And the show wraps up with this weeks campfire musical sesh with folk singer songwriter, Madison Ware.

This week on the Community Campfire, we hear from Chloe Aldous who is a Senior at Park City high and a national award winner in volunteer and service. Then we chat with our very own DJ Jay Z who is a part of our DJ volunteer air force. Wrapping up the hour is a Campfire Music Sesh with artist Dan Hall of the Mister Sister Trio. And of course, we have hilarious campfire kids segments and the Skinny on Sports.

Tune in this week for the Community Campfire, where we revisit an interview with the leaders of the Elks Lodge, the fraternal order that has been in Park City since the mining days. Also more from our campfire kids and Bill Skinner’s skinny on sports with eight year old sports expert Griffin. And tune in to listen to hear songs from Paul Hochman, a Follies writer and musician.

Andrea Buchanan highlights the on-air voices behind the Park City Miners football broadcasts - announcers Pete Gillwald, Matt Strader and Craig Elliott. Amber Johnson shares her conversation with Heber's own Olympic gold medalist, Peter Vidmar. Plus fun facts and some strong opinions from our Campfire Kids, Coach Skinner's Skinny on Sports, and a Campfire Music Sesh featuring folk singer-songwriter Owen Quincy.

Amber Johnson's story about Midway’s Swiss Days’ and how its reach is far beyond the Wasatch back, the history of the Back Alley Bash, an annual Park City event for 40-ish years as told to Andrea Buchanan, the Skinny on Sports with Coach Bill Skinner and Park City High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and an interview with the band The Fox Brothers live in the KPCW studio with Claire Wiley on the Local View playing their original songs "Wouldn't Change a Thing" and " Empty Boots."

Behind the mic with a familiar KPCW voice – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer. Coach Skinner has a preview of the high school football season. Plus, fun facts, local events, and the Campfire Kids saying the darndest things. Then this weeks Campfire Music Sesh features Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.