Listen: Thank You Thursday Shout-Outs
Right now, there's a lot to be thankful for. We're especially thankful for our local doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, teachers, grocery store staff, first responders, truckers, and delivery workers... the list of people working to keep our community healthy and strong goes on and on. Maybe you're thankful for a complete stranger that helped you, or the kids who made you smile with their sidewalk chalk art. It might be someone who fulfilled your online grocery order, or a neighbor who left hand-sanitizer on your porch.
Thank You Thursdays celebrates the people we have to be thankful for... listen to shout-outs we did during the COVID-19 quarantine in 2020 below...
Melissa thanks her sister, Tracy
Dean thanks the Magic Crew, for keeping him company
Chris thanks Tracy, for her trust and support
Kristine thanks Jim from the Verona Lions Club
Paul thanks his mom, Mary, for making masks for her community
Donna thanks Laurel and Lisa from Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Madison
Laurie thanks Kate who's started a fun pay-it-forward group in Columbus
Lori thanks Karben4 Brewing for the "Drive Thru Tap Rooms" that she looks forward to each week
Terie wrote to us about Deb (pictured below) who is working extra hard to keep her staff safe
Kim gives a shoutout to her neighbors who have been helping her, help others
Cindy thanks Kurt who went out of his way for Teacher Appreciation Day
Theresa shares a thank you to long-term care providers
Kris wrote in to thank all our mail carriers
Diane thanks Dee, who is answering the call for face masks and kindness
Laurie thanks Julie from Julie's Java House in Columbus
Mari thanks Jeremy from Summit Credit Union
Amanda and Kristine work at Festival Foods in Verona
Thank You Thursdays is a token of our appreciation for all of those who are going above and beyond to take care of one another, from Magic 98! Nominate someone with the form below...
PHOTOS: Women’s Wellness Retreat 2020
The women of Magic 98… Lanette Hansen, Ginger Martin, and Jillene Khan thank you for being a part of the 2020 Magic 98 Women’s Wellness Retreat! About 120 of our closest friends joined us at beautiful Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club on Saturday, March 7 and 8 for a weekend of spirit and soul.
Medium Jonna Kay did a group reading on Saturday night, and on Sunday, Root Song Mindfulness, took us on a journey through the chakras while exploring aromatherapy, breath-work, meditation, and the healing art of Reiki.
Thank you to La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Decor for supporting this year's Retreat, to ANiU Salon and Spa and Peace by Piece Studios for the gift bag items!
See pictures from the Women's Wellness Retreat below...
PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day Delivery Winners
Magic 98 had so much fun Cher-ing the love with you this Valentine’s Day with our annual Valentine’s Day Deliveries! Winners received a pretty sweet Valentine’s Day gift from Magic 98… including a pair of Cher tickets for her show at the Kohl Center on April 9, a $50 gift certificate to spend on bling at William Thomas Custom Jewelry, a wine & cheese tasting from Drumlin Ridge Winery, a gift certificate from Elements Massage for a 30-minute massage, and four tickets to the Zor Shrine Circus’ February 14 performance!
**The deadline to sign up for a Valentine’s Day Delivery has passed.**
Congrats to our winners…
Kasi Rowen at La Petite Academy in Verona
Shannon Little at Academy for Little Learners in Verona
Beth Casto at Dean Central Storage in Madison
Christine Ralston at Auxiant in Madison
Nicole Sanders at Access to Independence in Madison
Joy Hammer at BMO Harris Bank in Madison
Andrea Faust at UW Health in Madison
Olivia Guilfoil at Whole Foods in Madison
Emma Collins at Costco in Middleton
Sarah Callan at Group Health Cooperative in Fitchburg
Jill Beecher at UW Health in Fitchburg
Wendy Peterson at SSM Health
Melissa Goodman at Realtime Utility Engineers in Fitchburg
Olga Neira at Wisconsin Early Childhood Association in Fitchburg
Mariant Hildebrandt at Wisconsin Center for Education Research in Madison
Thank You For Community Baby Shower Donations
Thank you for donating to the 17th annual Community Baby Shower with Sentry Foods! Your donations will stay in our community and go to help new moms at The Elizabeth House in Madison and the Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry in Sauk County.
You can donate to either of these organizations any time! For more information on The Elizabeth House, a safe place for a new start for pregnant women, click here. To connect with the Sauk Prairie Area Food Bank, click here.
Here are some pictures from Magic 98 at local Sentry and Metcalfe’s Markets collecting items for the 2020 Community Baby Shower…
Listen to Holiday Wish Stories
For the last 30 years, Magic 98 has been granting Holiday Wishes to make the holidays brighter for those facing a tough time in our community. Below, you’ll find info on how to send in your Holiday Wish letter to Magic 98.
Here are the stories that were shared on the air…
Holiday Wish Call #1
The first Christmas without someone you love is hard, so Sheila wrote to us about her co-worker, Amy.
Holiday Wish Call #2
There’s a special connection between these two women on this Holiday Wish call. They both lost someone they love. For Sheila, it was her nephew and for Nicole, it was her husband. This Christmas will be hard, but they have each other to lean on when it gets tough.
Holiday Wish Call #3
Allie wrote to us about her friend, Patricia, who has been working really hard to stay afloat and take care of her family after the unexpected hit.
Holiday Wish Call #4
Carrie is experiencing a loss that’s very new and raw, and there’s a lot to figure out as she moves forward. Macy and her co-workers at Yahara River Learning Center teamed up to write a letter nominating Carrie for a Holiday Wish.
Holiday Wish Call #5
Sometimes the bills start to add up and the weight gets heavy. But as Victoria wrote in this Holiday Wish letter about Faye, she’s still able to smile and be kind and care.
The deadline to send in your letter has passed (Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at noon).
The 2019 Holiday Wish Fundraiser was Friday, December 6 from 7AM-7PM. Thanks to our incredible sponsors and your donations, the total raised was $24,250! We can’t thank you enough. Every dime will go to help local families this holiday season.
Hear are some pictures from the Holiday Wish Fundraiser…
Here’s more of the Memorial High School Concert Choir performance…
The deadline to send in your letter has passed (Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at noon).
We could not help local families through Holiday Wish if it wasn’t for you and the help of our friends at TDS Telecom, Verona Vision Care, La-Z-Boy, Schoepp Motors, and Rural Route One Popcorn.
Thank you for making Magic 98’s Holiday Wish a part of your holiday season!
Photos: Jolly Road Trip to Milwaukee
Magic 98 went on another bus trip… to Milwaukee on Saturday, December 7, 2019 for a jolly good time just before the holidays.
First stop was the historic Pabst Mansion. We got a private group tour to experience Pabst Mansion in all of her Christmas glory, beautifully decorated for the season, where we learned a little bit about this famous family and saw how they lived in Victorian splendor.
Then we had lunch – Milwaukee style at the Milwaukee Ale House in the historic Third Ward, right on the Milwaukee River.
Then, we shopped ’til we dropped at the Milwaukee Chriskindlemarket! It’s an open-air European holiday market located at Fiserv Forum, with a range of treasures from hand-blown ornaments, toys, jewelry, clothes, home decor, and classic German products like nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, and beer steins.
Our last stop was at the Milwaukee Public Market. The Milwaukee Public Market is bursting with high-quality selections of artisan and ethnic products and freshly-made prepared foods.
See pictures from our fun day below…
Photos: Halloween Deliveries 2019
Trick-or-treat! Magic 98 brought treats (and some tricks) for our annual Halloween Deliveries! The Magic Crew was dressed up as the Scooby Doo gang, thanks to Make It Up Costumes. Winners received a cute succulent from Jung’s Garden Center, snacks from Rural Route 1 Popcorn, and CBD infused bath bombs or CBD soap from Green RX!
See pictures of our winners below, and on the Magic Facebook page!
Pictures: Alicia Ganske is Millionaire For a Day!
Congratulations to Alicia Ganske from Madison who heard her name this year and called back in time to become Magic 98’s Millionaire For a Day!
Alicia came in to the visit the Magic 98 studios on Tuesday, October 18, 2019! See pictures from her visit below…
Her day started with a limo ride with Gallant Knight Limos to the Magic 98 studios to visit Fletch and Lanette and collect one day’s interest on a million dollars. While she’s busy getting pampered with $500 in salon services at ANiU Salon and Spa, her house will be professional cleaned and spick ‘n span by the time she get home. Next, Alicia is off to shop ’til she drops and spend $500 at William Thomas Custom Jewelers! Every millionaire has a private plane, and Alicia’s will take her on a private, aerial tour of Madison! After all that, Alicia’s day will end with an overnight stay at the Governor’s Club at the Madison Concourse Hotel, complete with appetizers, drinks, desserts, and breakfast before you check-out. She’ll have to keep her bags packed, because she’s heading to the Chicago/Rockford International Airport to fly to Cancun, Mexico for an all-inclusive, three-night stay at the Riu Caribe thanks to Apple Vacations.
Carpets for Classrooms 2019 Making a Difference
Year after year, teachers in southern Wisconsin spend their own money to create a lively and bright classroom for their students. With your help, Magic 98 helped with one expense and provided Carpets for Classrooms! Thanks to Carpets Plus of Wisconsin, local teachers who were nominated by a friend, student, or themselves, have been awarded with a beautiful area rug to use for their classroom however they see fit.
Here’s a note we got from one of our winners, Laura Tiller, from St. James School in Madison…
Thank you for sponsoring Carpets for Classrooms. My daughter-in-law entered this contest on behalf of my classroom and surprised me with the win. My class loves the new carpet! Here is a picture of them enjoying it…
The Albany School District shared this picture with us on the Magic Facebook Page…
“Shout out to Michelle Monson for nominating Mrs. Brewer for Magic 98 Carpets for Classrooms. The kindergartners are so excited to have a new carpet to sit on while using the Smartboard.”
Congratulations to all of our winners from 2019!
Jennifer Klawitter, Verona Area International School
Amanda Johnson, Verona Area International School
Melissa Smedema, Randolph Early Learning Center
Melanie Brandl, Prairie View Elementary (Beaver Dam)
Bette Jo Bradley, Chavez Elementary (Madison)
Sue Pirkel, Olsen Elementary (Verona – MMSD)
Sylvia Davidson, Waisman Early Education Program (Madison)
Ruth Flanagan, Glacial Drumlin School (Cottage Grove)
Nicole Brewer, Albany Elementary
Becky Hayes, Chavez Elementary (Madison)
Caley Swanson, Sandburg Elementary (Madison)
Laura Tiller, St.James Catholic School (Madison)
Molly Deegan, Levi Leonard Elementary (Evansville)
Megan Meiller, Sennett Middle School (Madison)
Calissa Coleman, Winnequah Elementary (Monona)
Chelsea Kittleson, Sandhill Elementary (Stoughton)
Katie Keehan, Clinton Elementary School
Kami Blatter, Creekside Elementary (Sun Prairie)
Kait Venden, Waterloo Elementary
Caley Polipnick, Sandburg Elementary (Madison)
Allison Czuprynski, Kennedy Elementary (Madison)
Hope Sheaffer, Country View Elementary (Verona)
Maggie Field, Jefferson Middle School (Madison)
Lacey Moreland, Eastside Elementary (Sun Prairie)
Elizabeth Vander Woude, Northside Elementary (Sun Prairie)
Courtney Ramirez, Midvale Elementary (Madison)
Chris James, Dodgeville Elementary
Ann Frederick, Sennett Middle School (Madison)
Tanya Nachreiner, Taylor Prairie Elementary (Cottage Grove)
Miriam Maiquez, St.Aloysius (Sauk City)
Photos: Magic 98 at Cranberry Fest
Magic 98 took a group of listeners to Warrens Cranberry Fest on Saturday, September 28, and everyone had a blast! Below are some pictures of the fun we had.
If you want to join us on the next bus trip, keep an eye out on Magic98.com or the Magic Facebook Page. To be the first to know about these fun trips, join the Circle of Friends!
