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STAR 94.5’s Free Gas Friday Returns on September 25th
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TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9/23/26
Her Health, Her Voice, Her Power: A Woman’s Conference - 9/26/26
2026 Inaugural Menopause Awareness Summit - 10/3/26
Eatonville Police Department’s National Night Out - 10/13/26
Teddy Swims @ Kia Center -10/22/26
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Halloween Safety Spooktacular - 10/28/26
Join JoJo at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - October 31st
Doja Cat @ Kia Center - 11/14/26
Usher & Chris Brown @ Raymond James Stadium - 12/11/26 & 12/12/26
Patti LaBelle Live in Concert at the Dr. Phillips Center - 12/17/26
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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' 9.22.26
It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 Things that Annoying people do!!
Tony's Trippin' 9.3.26
It's "Alliteration Thursday" with Tony Sco. He discusses the man that was arrested for scamming women for pretending to being a NFL player.
Tony's Trippin' 9.1.26
It's another "Top 5 Tuesday" with Tony Sco as he tells you the Top 5 Things that you would only do for someone you care about !!
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Monica May's Point Of View
Every Sunday morning, 'Monica May's Point Of View' features conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ENTIRE VILLAGE
FAMU IGNITE 2+2 Valencia College President Kathleen Plinske and Dr. Roberta Carew, Executive VP of Academic Affairs & Provost shared the news of the new FAMU IGNITE 2+2 transfer program. Area high school students can now complete their Associates Degree and transfer to Florida A&M University. Learn more @ www.valenciacollege.edu CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE CHANGES Chiriga Ofori, RN and healthcare advocate shared details about the children's healthcare transition about to happen with Sunshine Health to Molina Healthcare. The continuity of care period will carry you thru May 2027, but families are encouraged to make the change before October 1st. Call 800-262-0750; Agape's Way 321/888-2366 or Medicaid 877-711-3662. MENOPAUSE QUESTIONS Dr. LaShonda Bailey, Executive Director of Beating Heart Health for Women is a healthcare educator who focuses on menopause and women's health. She instructs women to know their progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and thyroid numbers. For information on her upcoming event Oct. 3rd @ Apopka Community Center 11am - 3pm www.bhhforwomen.org or Eventbrite.
CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH EVENTS
Kara Williams, with Engaging Kare shared details about their 2nd Annual Gospel Fest Saturday September 26th 5:30pm @ Dream City in Orlando. They will offer FREE HIV testing and more - www.engagingkare.org also on FB and IG Sharon Lyles of Central Florida Diaper Bank offered information on their upcoming event Little Steps Big Futures Baby Expo Saturday September 26th @ Healthy W. Orange - Plant St. in Winter Garden. Registration begins @ 8:45am for families with children up to 3 months old or women 7-9 months pregnant. The Diaper Bank has been providing diapers and other family services for 31 years. Details available www.info@cfldb.org The 26 HealthFest offers a variety of FREE screenings, seminars and fun for the entire family Saturday September 26th 10am - 3pm @ their office 801 N. Magnolia Avenue. Lenworth Kiese, VP of Communications reminds us to RSVP info@26Healthlorg/events. To find a provider for any of their health services call 321/800-2922
HOMEBUYER SUCCESS SUMMIT/HUNGER ACTION MONTH/SEPTEMBER-PEDIATRIC CANCER MONTH
Traci Blue with BRIGHT COMMUNITY TRUST shared the three steps to homeownership that families can learn more about at their upcoming summit September 26th 10am - 1pm in Kissimmee. Open to anyone interested in becoming a homeowner. Register online @ www.homeownershipopportunity.org or email: admin@thebrightway.org September is Hunger Action Month and Greg Higgerson of Second Harvest Food Bank shared how we can help families in need. In need of food - go to www.feedhopenow.org Search the Food Finder Guide and put your zip code in to find services near you. This month especially you can donate food, money or volunteer. September is also Pediatric Cancer Month, and Attorney Mark Nejame shared the story of how his non-profit "Runway to Hope" assists families with a child affected by cancer. Besides their big fashion extravaganza May 1, 2027, there are several volunteer opportunities throughout the year online at www.runwaytohope.org
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Star Cares
STAR Cares is an exclusive Community Affairs initiative of STAR 94.5, committed to enriching the lives of African-Americans in our community who need to be informed and benefit from programs targeting Education, Health and Financial Literacy
