88.5 The Beach

12/17/2024

Do you have an odd/funny Christmas Tree story? My neighbours once bought a tree that they later discovered was SPRAY-PAINTED green! ~Megan

12/16/2024

Congrats to Fiona for this week's winning joke:
"What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar?
He got 25 days" 😂

Happy Monday YUMday! Win $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill - post a joke below to qualify!
Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday, December 16th). ~Megan

REMINDER:
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Please be safe out there ❤️

12/12/2024

Any recommended light displays to check out?
I love this Wisconsin home's ode to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! ~Megan

Photo: ID 205490456 © Hannah Babiak | Dreamstime.com

12/11/2024

No, the image isn't a life metaphor, even though Christmas is TWO weeks from today!
Now, how's the Christmas decorating going?
All done, not started, don't do it? ~Megan

12/10/2024

Today is - since it's the time of year, what's your favourite HOLIDAY beverage? ~Megan

12/09/2024

Congratulations to Darin for this week's winning joke:
"What’s the Grinch’s least favorite band? The Who" 😂🎄

Happy Monday YUMday! Win $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill - post a joke below to qualify!
Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday, December 9th). ~Megan

REMINDER:
We NEVER inform winners via the comments section.
We NEVER ask for credit card information.
We NEVER ask you to click on a link.
Please be safe out there ❤️

12/08/2024

This week are celebrating👏Lisa Haupt who runs the Oceanside Family Program. Lisa assists seniors and families in our community. Thank you for all that you are doing to help our community Lisa! ♥️ A special thank you to Cheryl for nominating Lisa.

☕️ Espresso Your Gratitude today! Vote for the next volunteer at 88.5 The Beach radio website. ✅ www.885thebeach.com

12/06/2024

This week we are celebrating👏 Jeff Pelat for volunteering his time with the Dashwood Fire Department 🚒. Jeff has been a dedicated volunteer fire fighter for over 25 years serving district 69 as a captain for Dashwood! He is also a member of our Oceanside traffic division for RCMP. A special thank you to Dee for nominating Jeff! 🙏Thank you again, Jeff, for all that you do to keep our community safe.

☕️ Espresso Your Gratitude today! Vote for the next volunteer at 88.5 The Beach radio website. ✅ www.885thebeach.com

12/05/2024

Ever had a surprise delivery after imbibing in a few one evening?
A friend says she was surprised by a waffle iron delivery!
Another friend got her backyard fire pit because her dad bought it - forgetting he already had one. ~Megan

12/04/2024

Good morning from Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre!
The 16th Annual Tigh-Na-Mara Buffet Breakfast and Toy Drop off is today from 6:30am - 10am!
Helping the Society of Organized Services Christmas Program 💚❤️🎄 ~Megan

12/02/2024

Congrats to Garry for this week's win:
"I needed a password eight characters long, so I picked Snow White and the 7 dwarves." 😂

Happy Monday YUMday! Win $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill - post a joke below to qualify!
Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday, December 2nd). ~Megan

REMINDER:
We NEVER inform winners via the comments section.
We NEVER ask for credit card information.
We NEVER ask you to click on a link.
Please be safe out there ❤️

11/29/2024

I mean, how can you turn down that deal?! ~Megan

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11/28/2024

This week we are celebrating👏 Mark Desvaux for volunteering many hours of his time to the Oceanside Community Track. His work has been pivotal in getting the new 6 lane track 🏃‍♂️implemented in Parksville. This track will be used by community members, young and old, for decades to come. Thank you Mark for all that you have done to make our community a better place! Also, a special thank you to Jane Waite for nominating Mark!

📣SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENT: December 2-6, 2024 - Christmas Silent Online Auction. **All proceeds go towards raising funds for equipment to be used at the Oceanside Community Track. Donate today; or find the perfect Christmas gift!! Please go to: Oceanside track and field online silent auction 2024

☕️ Espresso Your Gratitude today! Vote for the next volunteer at 88.5 The Beach radio website.
✅ Please nominate your volunteer at: www.885thebeach.com

11/28/2024

This week we are celebrating👏 Ella Page for volunteering her time to teach yoga to firefighters through the organization ‘Regulate The Responder’. Ella goes into the Lantzville Fire Department 🚒 once a week and leads breathing practices and specific yoga poses to support the well-being of our community heroes. I had the absolute pleasure of attending the community yoga class on the weekend. An amazing class, thank you so much for the tour of the fire hall and invite to the class! Also, a special thank you to Hannah for nominating Ella.

☕️ Espresso Your Gratitude today! Vote for the next volunteer at 88.5 The Beach radio website.
✅ Please click here to nominate your volunteer: www.885thebeach.com

Attend the next Regulate the Responder yoga class, open to everyone in the community! All proceeds go to charity.
Drop in classes: *Sidney Fire Department *Nanaimo Fire Department *Qualicum Beach Fire Department *Parksville Fire Department *Nanoose Bay Fire Department🚒

11/28/2024

This week we are celebrating👏 Mike McMillen for volunteering his time with Oceanside FC Soccer⚽️. Mike works 20+ hours a week as a volunteer for our local soccer club here in the Oceanside area; and also serves as President of the association. He has developed programs for both youth and adults. Thank you again, Mike, for everything you have done for our soccer community and spreading love of the sport. Also, a special thank you to Amanda Wall for nominating Mike!

☕️ Espresso Your Gratitude today! Vote for the next volunteer at 88.5 The Beach radio website.
✅ To nominate your volunteer, go to: www.885thebeach.com

Interesting Facts: ⚽️There are soccer programs available from U4 up to U18 (plus an adult team). ⚽️Oceanside FC Soccer was awarded a grant from Soccer Canada to purchase soccer equipment for 5 local schools to participate in Soccer. The online program will provide a learning/teaching platform to bring soccer into the physical education classes for these schools.

11/27/2024

The snack you were jealous of in school? ~Megan

11/26/2024

Heads up for Tuesday, December 10th. ~Megan

11/25/2024

Congrats to Nancy and her 8 year old son for this week's winning joke:
Why was the snowman looking through a bag of carrots? He was picking his nose! ☃️

Happy Monday YUMday! Win $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill - post a joke below to qualify!
Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday, November 25th). ~Megan