Archive for November, 2024

Wreaths of Joy for ARC Gateway – December 5

Posted on: November 29th, 2024 by brent

Arc GatewayThe Arc Gateway’s annual holiday gala, Wreaths of Joy, will take place on Thursday, December 5th at The Sanctuary Event Venue. This year’s Wreaths of Joy: A Holiday to Remember is presented by Emerald Coast Hospice and The Russenburger Foundation. The gala will benefit The Arc Gateway in its mission to provide the best possible life experiences for children and adults in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

The cost to attend the gala is $250 per person with sponsorship opportunities available too. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at: https://thearcgateway.crowdchange.co/41718

 

The event will take place at the beautiful new venue, The Sanctuary. It will be decorated in holiday splendor guaranteed to put even the biggest grinch in the holiday spirit! Guests are invited to don their holiday best and come mix and mingle over a delicious spread by Swiftly Catered and signature holiday beverages from Tap The Coast. Guests will be entertained by live performances from The Lightyear Sisters and the Arc Gateway client choir. During the event we will have a silent auction featuring gorgeous wreaths created by local artists. We will also have an exciting live auction emcee’d by Cat Country’s Brent Lane that will feature:

  •  A custom portrait painted by artist Nina Fritz
  •  An exclusive Pensacola getaway and private dining experience
  • A Designer Christmas Tree

 

The event will also feature a Chance to Win raffle for a $3,000 Bere Jewelers shopping spree. As well as a paddle raise for The Arc Gateway’s Pearl Nelson Center. Guests will have the chance to hear from families that have been impacted by the Pearl Nelson Center’s pediatric therapy programs and the difference it has made in the lives of local children.

 

$1000 Santa

Posted on: November 26th, 2024 by brent

1000 Santa

Back by Popular Demand! It’s Christmas Shopping that pays! Cat Country and Santa Paws will be giving one lucky shopper $1000 before Christmas just by going to these local businesses.

  • Jerry’s Drive on Cervantees,
  • Derrel’s Sewing on Davis Hwy and at
  • area participating Chick-Fil-A restaurants:
    • Hwy 90 Pace
      Gulf Breeze Parkway
      Bayou Boulevard
      Navy Boulevard
      Nine Mile Road
      Cordova Mall

Find Santa Paws inside the store and Scan the QR Code with your phone to register. It’s that easy. It’s Shopping that pays with $1000 Santa with Cat Country 98.7 and Santa Paws.

$1000 Santa Paws Rules 2024

Jerrys Derrels

Chick-Fil-A

Christmas Wishes

Posted on: November 25th, 2024 by brent

Christmas Wish

Cat Country 98.7 Christmas Wishes is open.  What is your Christmas Wish? 

There is no guarantee that you will receive a Christmas Wish.  Once it is in we will match the wishes up with people who want to fill them as best as possible.

    Select your Wish Type

    Your Full Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Home Phone

    Cell Phone

    Address

    City

    State

    Zip

    Tell us about your Christmas Wish (give us as much detail as possible: Names, sizes, needs etc.)

     

    FAQs about Christmas Wishes

    Christmas Wishes started 17 years ago and has grown into a “Pay It Forward” Christmas inspiration.  You can wish for what ever you want.  Our Christmas Wish Committee will review each wish and try to match wishes with granters.

    Q. Are all wishes granted?

    A. No…  we get over a 1000 wishes every year…  We try to match up as many wishes as we can.

    Q. Is it a contest?

    A. No.  Any wish is possible… we try to connect wishes and donors.

    Q. How does the money from Miracle on Palafox help?

    A. The money from Miracle on Palafox all goes through the  The United Way of West Florida for Toy Wishes. 

    Q. Can I submit a wish in person?

    A. You can submit a wish by submitting a written letter at the front desk of the radio station. We do not take any wish over the phone.  All wishes must be submitted in writing.

    Q. Can I help fulfill a wish?

    Yes, please fill out this form:

      Your Name (required)

      Your Email (required)

      Best number to reach you

      Tell us how you can help with a Christmas Wish

      $1000 Santa Paws Rules 2024

      Posted on: November 12th, 2024 by brent

      ‘Cat Country’s $1000 Santa Paws Giveaway”
      CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

      The specific rules for this Contest written below are in addition to “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated 2/11/2021. If there is a conflict in language, these specific rules will govern.

      Contest Name: ‘Cat Country’s $1000 Santa Paws Giveaway” (the “Contest”)
      Station(s): CAT COUNTRY 98.7 – WYCT(FM), PENSACOLA (the “Stations(s)”)
      Station Business Address: 7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504
      Station Business Telephone: 850-262-6000

      1. Description of Contest/Promotion.
        DATES OF CONTEST: The Contest will begin 11/25/24 and end on 12/22/24. The Contest dates may be extended at the sole discretion of Station management.
        B. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.
        C. HOW TO PLAY
        Contestant must register at participating sponsor locations by scanning the Sponsor QR Code on the Santa Paws cardboard cut-out inside their store. Once QR code is scanned participants register by filling out registration form electronically. Participant can only register one time per participating business throughout the contest.  Participating locations to scan QR Code are:
      • Jerry’s Drive Inn at2815 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32503 (only one entry per person)
      • Derrel’s Sewing at 6705 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503, (only one entry per person)
      • Participating Area Chick-Fil-A Restaurants (only one entry per person per location)
      1. ELIGIBILITY
        This is a local contest sponsored by Cat Country 98.7, and it has no connection to any other organization. The Contest is open to all Cat Country 98.7 listeners at least 21 years old. Winners can win a prize no more than one (1) time each thirty (30) days. Participants and winner(s) must be U.S. residents and at least 18 years old as determined by the Company and reside in the Pensacola Total Survey Area (TSA). Only one (1) entry per person. Only one (1) prize allowed per household for each Contest in every thirty (30) days. Employees of the Company, the Contest’s participating sponsors and their advertising agencies, employees of other radio or television stations, and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate and win. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as in-laws, or by current or past marriages, re-marriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related. Any prizes not awarded due to ineligibility of contestant are returned to the Station for reuse.

        E. PRIZES
        One winner will picked randomly from all collected entries from participating sponsor locations.  The winner will receive a $1000 check.   To claim a prize, winner must come to the Station’s business office 7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida during the hours of 8:15 am to 5:45 pm Monday through Friday, within 30 days after winning, and provide government-issued photo ID that Station will copy. Winner must complete the eligibility forms, Station waiver and release forms, and IRS W-9 form. A check will be mailed to the winner within 14 business days.

      See “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated 2/11/2021, for important additional eligibility information.

       

      Holly Jolly Mall Walk – Cordova Mall – December 14

      Posted on: November 5th, 2024 by brent

      Holly Jolly

      5k Walk Inside Cordova Mall
      Saturday, December 14th
      7:00 am – 10:00 am

      Kids ages 4-12 $10
      Kids 13 and older and Adults $20
      Groups of 4 or more $12