Five dollars for five amazing local acts. The Operation Santa Benefit Show was both the deal of the year and the most perfect way to kick off winter break; furthermore, all the money raised was to buy presents for the Champaign Crisis Nursery and Parent Wonders of Rantoul. This show was not only a fun [...]
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Op-Santa Benefit Show Preview
Our 18th Annual Operation Santa is, unfortunately, coming to a close. WPGU employees have all been fundraising all since before Thanksgiving to raise money for the children and families of the Champaign Crisis Nursery and Parent Wonders of Rantoul. We had a 48-hour lock in with some crazy DJs who got really sleep deprived, the [...]
The Three W’s: Weekend Wrap-up and Wassup (Week of 11/7/11)
What a weekend! Smoking Popes came to town and put on a simply amazing show you didn’t want to miss! But if you happened to be babysitting or doing lord knows what, we’ve got you covered (you’ll find a full review, here). But that wasn’t all that went down this weekend, folk filled the air [...]
WPGU Presents: Operation Santa Benefit Concert
For the first time ever, WPGU presents a benefit concert in conjunction with promotions for Operation Santa! The show takes place at Highdive and begins at 9pm, $5 at the door. All proceeds will go directly to Champaign Crisis Nursery and Parent Wonders of Rantoul. Check out the show details and how you can make [...]
Operation Santa is here
WPGU is embarking on it’s 17th Operation Santa! This year we hope to raise $4000 for children and families in need this Holiday Season. Operation Santa will run from November 15 through December 4! Here’s how you can donate: Online. Donate with safety through PayPal on our website! http://the217.com/santa Over the Phone. Call the WPGU [...]
Help brighten someone’s holidays
WPGU 107.1 FM is helping bring back the magic of Christmas, embarking on its 16th annual Operation Santa! We will be raising money to purchase Christmas gifts for needy families in the Champaign-Urbana community. You can help brighten a child’s holiday! WPGU will be hosting on-air pledge-a-thons, and is allowing YOU to adopt a child’s [...]
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