“Hope for the Holidays” Food & Warmth Drive – December 15, 2022
WCEI and WINX held the “Hope for the Holidays” Food and Warmth Drive in December. We stopped at locations in each county of the Mid-Shore for a Live on Location broadcast and for two hours collected donations of non-perishable food items as well as cold weather gear (gloves, hats, scarves & jackets). We took all…
Forever Mid-Shore joins Salvation Army “Red Kettle Challenge” – December 9, 2022
WCEI and WINX both were “Live on Location” at the Wal-Mart in Cambridge, MD, helping ring the bells for the Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore‘s National Commanders Red Kettle Challenge. We helped the local Salvation Army chapter generate funds to go toward their holiday efforts, including a food pantry, Angels of Hope, and more.
“Koats for Kids” Does it Again! – November 30, 2023
Forever Mid-Shore’s WCEI & WINX once again co-sponsored the annual Arlene M. John “Koats for Kids” Drive, held November 14-30, 2022, generating hundreds of donations of winter gear for people in need on the Mid-Shore. Mid Atlantic Tire owner Terry John originally started collecting gently used children’s coats in memory of his late wife. What…
WCEI & WINX help sponsor “Talbot Goes Purple” – September 1, 2022
As with previous years, the Forever Mid-Shore stations (WCEI & WINX) were corporate partners with the “Talbot Goes Purple” movement. We aired daily Public Service Announcements pre-recorded by local school students, did a Live on Location broadcast at the opening ceremony & kickoff event, and did several interviews before & during the month by TGP…
Mid-Shore hosts QA County teachers group – August 24, 2022
Forever Mid-Shore hosted a group of teachers from Queen Anne’s County Public Schools on Wed. August 31, 2022 as part of a Workforce Needs and Career Awareness event hosted by the county for career & technology teachers of grades 9-11 to learn more about the radio business, types of employment positions, skill sets most desired…
Forever Mid-Shore attends White Marsh Elementary Career Day – June 6, 2022
WCEI Program Director Matt Spence attended Career Day at White Marsh Elementary School in Trappe and spoke to groups of students about what his workday is like and discussed other types of careers in radio and broadcasting. Students got to ask questions, talk into the microphone, and listen to studio headphones!
Forever Mid-Shore Job Fair comes to Easton – March 10, 2022
Forever Mid-Shore held the first ever Career & Job Fair on Saturday, March 10, at the Quality Inn on route 50. More than 15 employers were in attendance. There was a very positive response from both employers and those looking for work who attended.
“Cause for Paws” generates pet food and cash donations for Mid-Shore shelters – February 10, 2022
During January & February, WCEI & WINX promoted our “Cause for Paws” Pet Food Drive, encouraging listeners to make donations of pet food (and if they preferred, cash) to be donated to local animal shelters.
Mid-Shore helps with “Red Kettle Challenge” – December 2, 2021
WCEI and WINX were Live on Location with the Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore for their annual “Red Kettle Challenge” at the Cambridge, MD Wal-Mart location. In a 4-hour period, the Mid-Shore chapter raised $31,560, ranking 8th nationwide! These funds will help the local Salvation Army chapter continue the great work they do year-round!
WINX joins Career Day – November 17, 2021
WINX-FM’s Morning man Mark Potter was invited to participate in a Virtual Career Day via Zoom with three 4th grade classes at St. Michaels Elementary School. They talked about the radio business in general, what it is like being a DJ, and how Mark got into radio and his job at WINX-FM. He even gave…