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What's Your Reason To Relay?

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:51 +0000

Billings Relay for life teams are raising funds for their big event coming up July 12. More than 100 teams have signed up for this outstanding fundraiser and it’s not too late to join or even start a team! Please stop by Angry Hanks this Friday at 4pm to for some great BBQ, angry hanks [...]

A Hero With Heart and Soul

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:11:56 +0000

The 34th Annual Heart and Sole Race is set to take place June 15, and the U.S. Army will have a larger presence at the race than ever before. One of those who will be participating in the race is Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor recipient U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Baetz.

Shaken, Not Stirred

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:06:53 +0000

Don your vintage best (late 40s-early 60′s) to enjoy a swank evening packed with guilty pleasures: dance, games of chance, classic cocktails and delectable treats! Bring a doggie bag of cash to enjoy the auction, bar and gambling parlor. All funds raised will benefit the elementary education programs of the Western Heritage Center. It’s a [...]

Billings Dog Park Needs Your Help

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:54:42 +0000

Dog Lovers of Billings are being called upon to help out an emergency situation at the High Sierra Dog Park and are looking for some volunteers for a project on June 5th. Marcia Clausing, the Co-Chair of Friends of Billings Dog Parks tells me that a project to install water fountains at the High Sierra [...]

Billings Dog Park Needs Your Help

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:54:42 +0000

A Safe Place to Play

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:32:52 +0000

This fall kids at Broadwater Elementary will have one more reason to love recess — they will have a brand new playground and equipment! The new digs, two years in the making, will also give the pupils more motivation to get outdoors and be active. It will replace the 30-year-old existing playground that does not [...]

Golf Anyone?

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:53 +0000

No that’s not a picture of Mark as a child, but Heather Ohs from Make-A-Wish Montana stopped by to remind us that golfers need to save the date, June 28th for the 3rd Annual Golf Fore Wishes event at Lake Hills in the Heights. Once again all proceeds from this event will go to support [...]

Heart and Soul

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:41 +0000

With Mother’s Day in the rear view mirror, focus turns to dear old dad! It’s time once again for the Heart and Sole Run. This year’s 34th annual run comes just in time for Father’s Day! It’s scheduled to start June15th at Dehler Park. There are three options to participate – you can sign up [...]

Build Baby Build

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:23 +0000

Habitat for Humanity of Mid-Yellowstone Valley has a great project coming up this Saturday night. This one has nothing to do with construction though. It’s time for the 12th Annual B.A.S.H.H. or “Building a Strong Habitat for Humanity”. Jim Woolyhand stopped by and chatted with the Flakes today to talk about the event. He says this [...]

A Great Day Of Marching For Babies

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:05:29 +0000

The clouds parted and by “walk time” there was bright blue Montana sky greeting the 200 plus walkers and runners for the March for Babies and Dash for Dimes. This years event was held at VW of Billings off of Shiloh and King. Manager Mike Morgan gave a very emotional speech to the crowd gathered before [...]

Jeanie Chick Fundraiser At MetraPark

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:01 +0000

If you have ever attended an event at MetraPark, then chances are you have seen Jeanie Chick. Jeanie has been a member of the MetraPark family for twelve years and has always offered a smile and a helpful hand. Now it’s our turn to help Jeanie. Please join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, [...]

Earth Day 2013

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:24:50 +0000

Another Earth Day and more chances for us to appreciate this big spinning globe we live on. Despite all the chaos in Boston and Texas this week, I spent the last couple of days gathering different opportunities you have to celebrate around the Magic City. On Saturday volunteers are being sought starting at 9:30 at [...]

Bad Ass Mama's

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:20:00 +0000

Billings Roller Derby Dames is part of the fastest growing sport in the nation. Their league is composed of successful, strong willed women who are out to have a good time! They strive to ensure a safe, fun environment for women of all ages, shapes, sizes and skill levels to participate in the sport of [...]

Make A Wish!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:41:10 +0000

Enjoy a complimentary waffle breakfast, help unveil a child’s wish-come-true in celebration of World Wish Day and generously support Make-A-Wish Montana! They hope more than 150 supporters will come together to raise necessary funds for local Montana children. The unique morning features a delicious waffle bar and some magical wish moments and we are counting [...]

It's Opening Day For Cookie Sales

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:45:19 +0000

Did it seem to you that there was a girl scout on every corner this weekend? There might have been. This weekend marked the opening of “Girl Scout Cookie Season”….you know that time of year when the cute little girls with big smiles and toothless grins hold up their signs that beg you to buy [...]

Another Saturday Night

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:18:56 +0000

It was another Saturday night in Billings, Montana. What’s on the entertainment agenda? A movie, some dinner, live music, live theater? One thing I love about the Magic City is that there is always something to do. Night or day….and now I have to add roller derby into the options. We spent Saturday night at [...]

Mardi Gras Montana!

Tara Nicole — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:56:59 +0000

Tons of fun was had last night at the Mardi Gras Montana benefit for the Billings Food Bank! Here’s the King and Queen of Mardi Gras Montana, our own Livin Large Larry and his beautiful wife Kari! And we can’t forget Greg(our sister stations Program Director) and his spunky and also beautiful wife Charee! Our [...]

The Venture Theatre Needs Billings To Step Up

Andy West — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:41:17 +0000

The Venture Theatre is going to close it’s doors if they can’t raise $126,500 by the end of the month. The Venture Theatre is a non-profit organization so donations are tax deductible. For more information call 591-9535.

Day 1 of 2 for Flakesgiving 2012

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:40:40 +0000

I just got back from the Flakesgiving set up at Metra. Thank you to about 300 students from all over the state for climbing on board to help out with over 1,500 boxes of Flakesgiving food. There is an FFA event going on in the area and students heard about the event and donated their time this weekend for Flakesgiving.

Do You Know How Many "Flakesgiving" Meals Are Going Out This Saturday? We Do!

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:57:44 +0000

Mark and Paul have been working the phones on the show this week for Flakesgiving week! You have come through once again!

It’s that time again! The Breakfast Flakes and Cat Country 102.9 are ready to help those in need this holiday season with their annual Flakesgiving!

Thanksgiving meals will be assembled at MetraPark on Friday, November 16 at 10 am. The meals will