WPKN 89.5FM
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
We invite you to participate, volunteer, contribute and celebrate WPKN.  Thank you for your support of community radio station- WPKN-89.5FM.  Celebrating 51 years of broadcasting.
To volunteer at WPKN please contact us at [email protected]



 

WPKN's Car Bob Show in historic first! Broadcast's LIVE from  

Lime Rock Park for Vintage Weekend over Labor Day

     

    

It was a fantastic weekend for the Car Bob Show over Labor Day weekend when they broadcast LIVE at the invitation of the Vintage Weekend at Lime Rock Park in Lime Rock CT.

Hosts of the show Bob Costanzo, Mark Mushin, Doug Echols and George Dragone also helped kick off WPKN's "Donate Your Car To WPKN Month". (see below) There were interviews with Rick Watkins, the President of CARS who handles our WPKN car donations. The Car Bob Show also interviewed the greatest living racecar driver Sir Stirling Moss. 

Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy
sat down in the WPKN tent and talked about his hobby of buying VW bugs in high school. Mike Silverman, the CEO of Vintage Motorsport Magazine also was a guest.  

 

 

"DONATE YOUR CAR MONTH"  SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO 

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25th Annual East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation

September 19th, 20th, and 21st

Greenport, New York

 

 

  

  

Three days worth of activities kicks off with "A Land and Sea Greenport Gala." Which will be held at Claudio's on the waterfront at the foot of Bootleg Alley. The Gala will be an homage to the historic village of Greenport and its seafaring community.   

 

Attendees will celebrate the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation along with guest of honor Otto Schoenstein, one of the extraordinary craftsmen responsible for the rebuilding of Long Beach Bar "Bug" Lighthouse.  

 

There will be 25 local restaurants, 6 wineries, 3 spirit sponsors, and 1 craft brew company as part of the Gala festivities. There will also be entertainment, auction items, and locally designed memorabilia commemorating the Maritime Festival's Silver Anniversary. (info on GALA)

  

 

The weekend festivities include Saturday's Opening day parade and Blessing of the Waters at Mitchell Park Marina. From 11am to 5pm the surrounding streets are closed to traffic with 100's of artisan vendors, craft demos, tastings and entertainment options on display. There's also A Taste of the East End Food Court on Main Street and Central Avenue. Weekend music takes place at Claudio's Clam Bar, the Blue Canoe and Front Street Station.  

  

 

There's more of the same on Sunday including Oyster Shucking Contest,

  

the full street fair and Paul Drum's Breakfast Fundraiser. Gene Casey & Lone Sharks will play Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at Claudios Waterfront.

  

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WPKN to be a 'Media Partner' for the Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live.

 

Avon Theatre an independent cinema based in Stamford, CT

 

 

WPKN to be a 'Media Partner' for the Avon Theatre and

Shelley Archives presents 'Legends of Rock Live'

- a monthly series of films at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT.   

 

Shelley Archives has over 100,000 reels of original 35mm and 16mm film in its archives and over 10,000 hours of rare concerts, television shows, promos, interviews, out-takes and home movies. Bill Shelley hosts and narrates these events.   

 

On Wednesday, September 17 Legends of Rock Live presents ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS

 

 The Avon Theatre is a member supported non-profit cinema that features the best of independent, world and documentary films, foreign and Hollywood classics, special events and educational programming

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday, September 17th  Legends of Rock Live presents ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS.

 

 

 

 

In October, The Eagles will be the focus and November will feature Jimi Hendrix.

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER IS "DONATE YOUR CAR TO WPKN" MONTH

...and boats, motorcycles and vans!

 

CALL 877-WPKN-CAR 

 

 

  

WPKN partners with a company based in San Diego called CARS. They work with community radio stations and other non-profits all over the USA. We've worked with them for almost a decade and have enjoyed an excellent relationship. You would be amazed how valuable this service is to WPKN. We regularly receive donation checks from CARS that they have received on our behalf from listeners just like you. WPKN receives 80% of the auction value and CARS receives 20%.  

 

During the entire month, all who donate a car will receive a $50 gas voucher

 

All who mention that they heard it on the 'Car Bob Show' will help WPKN receive 100% of the proceeds vs. the standard 80%

 

Click on the KEY on our home page or call us at the number 877-WPKN-CAR

 

 

 

 

FAQ's

How will the car be picked up?

We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away at a scheduled time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you and will be taken to our sale location.

 

How long will it take to pick up my car?

We will contact you to schedule an appointment within two to three business days at the most. If you need your car picked up sooner, please call us toll-free at 877-WPKN-CAR or 877-975-6227 seven days a week. We may be able to make those arrangements as well.

 

How does the new law effect my tax deduction?

Donors will no longer be responsible for determining the deductible value of their donation. Instead, they will receive IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes if the proceeds from the sale exceed $500, stating the amount of the gross proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle. The amount listed on IRS Form 1098-C will be the gross proceeds of the deductible donation.

 

Will I get a tax receipt for my donation?

Yes, our driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle does not exceed $500. This initial acknowledgement will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the car you are donating. It will be your only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500. An IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution.

 

How is the value determined on the vehicle donated?

The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself.

 

What can I claim as a deduction?

According to the tax law effective January 1, 2005, if the claimed value of the donated vehicle exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the sale.

 

What if my car is valued over $5000?

Effective January 1, 2005, you will no longer be required to have vehicles appraised. The value you may claim will be the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle.

 

Does my car have to be running to donate it?

In some cases we can take your car, running or not. However, it must have an engine and be towable. Contact a representative at 877-WPKN-CAR or 877-975-6227 to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up.

   

 

 

    

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 WPKN Named #1 in Fairfield County   

 

    
   

 

 

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WPKN Releases FREE "WPKN Live" Worldwide for iPhone and iPad  

 

NOW available at the Apple App Store

Copy and paste or click below:   

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wpkn-live/id704986292?mt=8

 

WPKN has unveiled the new iPhone and iPad app.   The app is offered through the Apple 'App' store free of charge.  WPKN thanks the design services of Long Island native and friend of PKN, Patrick Serrano who volunteered countless hours of design and development time.

The WPKN custom app that allows for "live" listening and a quick tap entrance to our web site.

 

 

 

 

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