Ben Popp, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

In the dead of a northern Wisconsin winter while most residents move indoors to keep warm, Ben Popp and thousands of others are competing in the world-renowned “Birkie” cross-country ski race hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Ben, the ABSF’s Executive Director, joined the guys on the Morning Show to talk about how the ABSF and “Birkie” got started and how outdoor sports can create a huge economic impact on small towns.

What’s Happening at the Black River Audubon Society?

Well, plenty!

Join the Black River Audubon Society as they present the movie “The Big Year” with celebrity Ohio birder Greg Miller! Board of Directors President Rob Swindell stopped by to talk about the event, taking place this Saturday, January 28th, at the French Creek Reservation Visitor Center in Sheffield Lake. Plus, Rob shared some other upcoming programs, such as the Northern Ohio Hawk Migration in February.

It’s the third Thursday of the month, which means we are joined by the Community Foundation of Lorain County!

Development Officer and friend of the Morning Show, Laura Malone, returned to discuss plenty of things, including the 2023 Power of Endowment, their annual event for non-profits to help them steward donations and other ins and outs of non-profit work. It also serves as their kick-off annual Connect to a Cause campaign!

The 2023 Power of Endowment takes place next Friday, January 27th, from 8:30-11am at the Amherst Historical Society!

For more information, check out the Community Foundation’s website HERE.

It’s almost time for Guards Fest, with the Cleveland Guardians!

The roster is officially set for this year’s event, taking place this Saturday, January 21st, at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland. Fans can meet the players, get photos and autographs, see Slider and The Dogs, and more!

Bob DiBiasio, Cleveland Guardians Senior VP of Public Affairs

Bob DiBiasio stopped by to talk all about it, and shared his excitement for the recently released renovation plans for Progressive Field!