Win Amy Grant Tickets!

All this week at 1:15 p.m. with Lara's Brainbuster you can win a pair of tix to see Amy (doesn't she have the best hair?) at Mariners Church in Irvine on 10/17!!! She is going to be doing all of her hits (it's called the Lead Me On tour), and it's going to be an amazing night. Here's the link if you'd like to buy tix or get more info on the show: http://kfsh-fm.fimc.net/concertcalendar.asp

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to a recent survey, what do almost 30% of parents do for their kids almost 5 nights a week?

A: Read them a bedtime story! Congrats to Chuck, who read stories to his daughter every night when she was little. She's 26 now, super-smart, and a nurse in Torrance! Chuck will be taking his wife to see Amy Grant at Mariners Church in Irvine. :-)

Revolve Tour

Natalie Grant, Hawk Nelson, and more are coming in concert!!!! Here's the link for more info: http://www.fish959.com/sectional.asp?ID=18252 BTW, can you believe that October 1st is Wednesday? WHERE has this year gone???

Lara's Brainbusters

Q: What did almost 30% of adults say they never did when they were teenagers?

A: Attend a school dance! Congrats to Jamie, who said she would always go with her friends and have a great time. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Most people under the age of 18 have never used one of these. What?

A: We had lots of guesses of 8-tracks and rotary phones, but the answer was...a stamp! Congrats to Daniel, who won a romantic gondola cruise around Newport Harbor from Gondola Adventures. www.gondola.com

Wonderful Event This Weekend

Please help Cody if you can! Our friend Monica in Costa Mesa told us about this...

Nine year old Cody Waters is a local student/athlete
that is battling brain cancer.
Since the spring, he has been through several surgeries,
braved radiation and endured chemotherapy.
His parents have spent countless hours at
Children's Hospital of Orange County .

Let’s help take care of “the little things”, so the
Waters family can take care of Cody

Friday, September 26th at Friday Night Lights Football League
(on the field located behind Oak Middle School – Los Alamitos ) 3:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday September 27th & Sunday, September 28th at LAYB
(Los Alamitos Youth Baseball Fields - Lexington & Farquhar)
SAT. 4:30 - 8:00 PM SUN. 9:30 – 8:00 PM

Collection buckets will be on hand for donations for the family. We suggest gift cards for groceries, gas, pharmacies, restaurants or monetary donations.

Coins For Cody – Collection jars will be available at Friday Night Lights food vendor booths and the LAYB snack shack for you to donate your spare change from your purchases. Jars will also be at local businesses in Los Alamitos and Seal Beach

Cuts For Cody – Hair cutting professionals will be down at the field giving free buzz cuts. It’s a great way to show your support for Cody. (Friday night only at Oak Field)

TEAM CODY T-SHIRTS – Show your support for Team Cody for a $5 donation.

Have questions or need directions????

For more information
Jane Baldauf janebaldauf@earthlink.net
Jon Prussel jonp@informativeresearch.com

It's almost Friday!!!

What are your weekend plans? Vegging on the couch? Cleaning? Taking care of a long list of errands? Going to yet another birthday party? If you have kids, you are probably averaging a b-day party a weekend. :-) Let us know what you're up to at lara@thefish959.com. And don't forget to check out our Station Events section at www.fish959.com and find out about seeing Switchfoot, Third Day, and Jars of Clay tomorrow night, and Sunday's OC Race for the Cure.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do we get 60,000--70,000 of every single day?

A: We had lots of guesses of spam email (lol), but the answer was...thoughts! And since you are listening to The Fish (thank you for that), many of your thoughts will be positive. :-) Congrats to Jesse in Whittier, who will be taking his wife of 10 years on a very romantic gondola cruise around Newport Harbor with Gondola Adventures! www.gondola.com

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey of working mothers, almost 75% of moms said that THIS is the most useful benefit their company offers. What?

A: Flexible hours! Congrats to Claudia of Buena Park, who thinks it's great to have a flexible hours to be able to be with the kids when they're sick. She won a romantic cruise around Newport Harbor from Gondola Adventures! www.gondola.com

Meet Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, and Third Day!

The Music Builds Tour is at Verizon Wireless in Irvine this Friday, with Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, and Third Day! Here's the link for more info: http://www.fish959.com/sectional.asp?ID=18252 I'm on the JOC email list, and wanted to pass this along...

For all remaining MusicBuilds shows, except for September 25th in Phoenix, we've arranged for a very special ticket deal for anyone who has not yet bought a ticket and comes out early to see our set.

Aside from Phoenix on September 25th, we play at 6:00pm sharp each night, and want to try and get as many people out to see us as we possibly can.

The details: Arrive at the box office no later than 5:30pm to purchase tickets.

Tell the box office representative, I am here to see Jars of Clay.

You will then be able to purchase a ticket at the special group rate price as an individual. This will be a typical savings of anywhere from $10-$100! Your seat will be located wherever the group seating is located.

Again, this promotion only extends to people who have not yet bought tickets.

At all shows, the band will be doing autograph signings immediately following their set, so come out and say hi.

Hope to see you out at the shows!

Team Jars

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do almost 40% of Americans start their day with?

A: Soda! Congrats to Terry, who won a gondola cruise around Newport Harbor from Gondola Adventures! She can't wait to enjoy that with her husband of 22 years, who is about to turn 50. :-)

YOU On A Newport Harbor Gondola Cruise!

Are you stressed? Burned out? In need of some time to chill with your loved one? I think that gondola is calling your name! All this week at 1:15 p.m. with the Brainbuster you can win a private, romantic gondola cruise around Newport Harbor from Gondola Adventures. http://www.gondola.com/

What Song Do You Love?

I talked to a gal earlier who played "Live for Today" by Natalie Grant as she and her husband walked up the aisle together at their wedding. She said that she will always remember raising her bouquet in the air and being showered with rose petals when she hears it. :-) What song has special meaning for YOU? Let me know at lara@thefish959.com.

Here are the "Live for Today" lyrics:

Sittin' in my room staring at the wall
Wonderin' about the meaning of it all
Why is it this thing called life
Has got me goin' crazy
So I open up your word and let it speak to me
The purpose and the plan that you've designed
Is clear to see, and I believe

Chorus:
I'm gonna live for today
I'm gonna follow in your way
I'm gonna let my little light shineLike there's no tomorrow
I won't worry about the past
I know my future is intactS
o I'll choose to live my life one way
I'm gonna live it for today

You told me not to worry
About what lies ahead
So I am gonna focus on today instead
Making every moment count and counting every single blessing
I'm gonna set my mind on the here and the now
This is what I want my life to be about
And this is How...

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What are almost 35% of parents now sending to school with their kids to help them stay healthy?

A: Anti-bacterial wipes or gel! Congrats to LuAnn from La Mirada, who is a principal and knows how many germs get on little hands. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 30% of hiring managers say they use THIS as a way to research potential job candidates. What?

A: They look at your myspace, facebook, website, etc.! Congrats to Debbie, who was shopping at Target with her 3-month-old when she won. She picked up a family 4-pack of tix to tomorrow night's LA Galaxy game at the Home Depot Center in Carson. :-)

It's the Weekend!

What to do this weekend? You could check out Jeremy Camp at Six Flags...

You could check out VeggieTales Live at Friends Church in Yorba Linda...

Or how about the LA Galaxy at the Home Depot Center in Carson?

We've got info on all these events and more at http://www.fish959.com/sectional.asp?ID=18252.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: If you have one of these, it can cause you to lose 400-700 hours of sleep a year. What is it?

A: A baby! Congrats to Kristina in Buena Park, who won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Here's the link for more info on the game: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=644009&spid=18252 Kristina is losing lots of sleep, and couldn't be happier about it--she has a beautiful 9-month-old named David. She and her hubby are ready for the next one. :-)

Fun...In Traffic?

I talked to a gal (she's a mom of 2) who found herself stuck in traffic by herself, and actually enjoyed it! She said that for 1 hour she didn't have to worry about the kids or hear any screaming, she could crank up the Fish, and she was able to make a quick call and catch up with a friend. I think that's a great way of looking at something that usually annoys all of us. Here's to a smooth ride home for YOU. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What does it take the average man 3 years, 6 months, and 20 days to decide?

A: To propose! Congrats to Sandy, who won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy (the team David Beckham plays for) vs. DC United this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Prayer Request

Frank from La Habra called in today and asked for prayer for his pastor. We don't know all the details, but something happened and he is now in a coma in ICU. Please remember him and his family in your prayers, that he would have healing and that the Great Physician will be guiding the doctors. Thank you!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey, almost 15% of men admitted that they are single because they think relationships are too _____. What?

A: We had lots of guesses of too much work, but the answer was....expensive! Congrats to Laura in Azusa, who won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy vs. DC United this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Groovy Stuff on www.fish959.com

Did you know that we have an online store? You can get everything from Anita Renfroe dvds (she was at Women of Faith) to Veggie Tales stuff to a Christian Karaoke set (LOVE that). Check it out at http://www.fish959.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.forfamily.com/kfsh. Happy shopping! :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What will the average child do over 5,ooo times before they graduate?

A: Eat a sandwich for lunch! Congrats to Frances, who won tix to see the LA Galaxy take on DC United this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Her kids play soccer, and they're so excited! We'll have tix all this week at 1:15 with the Brainbuster.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Compared to a few years ago, almost 60% of single people today are looking for what quality in a date?

A: Someone who lives close to them! Congrats to Yvonne, who is finishing up her 1st week of her senior year in college, and is looking forward to getting caught up on her sleep this weekend. She won a pair of tix to the Music Builds Tour, featuring Jars of Clay, Third Day, and Switchfoot. For more info on the show, go to www.fish959.com.

Smart Dental

You’ve heard me talk about Dr. Samuel and his laser dentistry at Smart Dental.

But did you know that he also uses the latest in laser technology to replace teeth?

Dental Implants are the best replacement for loose or missing teeth because they look and act exactly like real teeth! Nobody – including you will be able to tell the difference.

This month, Smart Dental is offering their highest quality dental implant for just 799, that’s more than Half Off! And they have interest-FREE financing till 2010!

Change your life by changing your smile by calling now! 866-55-WHITE.

Plus at Smart Dental, you’ll get Laser Teeth Whitening FREE for life when you schedule your regular check up.

Give A Backpack To A Homeless Child

Only $18 provides a back-to-school backpack (full of school supplies, food, and hygiene items) to a homeless child in Southern California. My heart breaks when I think of these children going into class without the necessary tools to succeed! Can you imagine what goes through their mind when the teacher says, "Pull out your folder" or "Open your notebook?" We can help them today, and provide that missing puzzle piece that they need for their education. Thank you!!! Here's the link to donate: http://www.feedthechildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=usw_send_backpacks_los_angeles_kfsh You can also call Feed the Children at 1-888-276-3663.

Jam With the Band

How would you like to jam onstage at the Music Builds Tour, featuring Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, and Third Day???!!! You've got a chance to Jam With the Band on 9/26, and you can find all the details here: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=877499&spid=18252 This is one of those moments where I wish I'd paid attention in band class in my younger years, instead of passing notes and napping. However, I must say I play a mean air guitar. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey, almost 75% of women said they'd be more inclined to marry a man who has....what?

A: A pet! I know a married couple who actually met at the dog park. :-) Congrats to Amanda, who won a pair of tickets to the Music Builds Tour, featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, and Jars of Clay on 9/26 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.

Aaaaahhhhhh.....Relaxation!

Bonnie called in to say that she had a great time at a scrapbooking party recently! Her host lit some candles, put on some relaxing music, and they worked on scrapbooks (she's doing one for her kids for Christmas) for hours. What do YOU do to relax? Let me know at lara@thefish959.com.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: The average person will break 3 of these in their lifetime. What?

A: Alarm clocks!!! Perhaps they were thrown across the room? :-) Congrats to Phil, who won a pair of tickets to the Music Builds Tour on 9/26 at Verizon Wireless in Irvine, featuring Third Day, Jars of Clay, and Switchfoot.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What does the average parent spend 45 hours doing?

A: Picking a name for their child! Congrats to Christine, who already has a boy name and a girl name for the little one she's expecting. :-) She won a pair of tix to the Music Builds Tour, featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, and Jars of Clay, September 26th at Verizon Wireless in Irvine. We've got those tix for you all week with the B-Buster at 1:15 p.m. http://www.fish959.com/concertcalendar.asp

Women of Faith

I hope you were able to make it to the Women of Faith conference at the Honda Center over the weekend. Here are our wonderful winners that watched from our Fish Suite! The speakers at the conference were SO amazing, and were just what I needed after a long and stressful week (and month...and year...). Sheila Walsh, in particular, really touched me. She talked about being a planner, and then having things go wrong. She shared about losing her dad when she was young, and about people in her life that God had chosen not to heal She talked about faith and trust in God, and that when we are in our toughest moments, that is when He is closest to us. http://www.womenoffaith.com/

Family

Bianca called from the 5 as she was driving up from college in San Diego. She's spending the weekend with her family, and looking foward to seeing her uncle. He's a chef, and always prepares lavish spreads for every meal, especially breakfast. She said it's quite a change from college food! :-)

What's wonderful, special, and unique about YOUR family? Let me know at lara@thefish959.com.

Have a beautiful weekend!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What happens to the average American at the age of 47?

A: They become a grandparent! Congrats to Craig, who's 43 and looking forward to becoming a grandparent in the future. : -) He won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy play Real Salt Lake tomorrow night at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: We're keeping these longer now than we did 10 years ago, according to a new study. What are they?

A: Our teeth! Congrats to Joy in Downey, who won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Here's the link for more info: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=644009&spid=18252

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do we spend about 17 minutes every day doing?

A: Text messaging! Congrats to Peggy, who said that her 8th grade daughter is faster at texting than she is (That was the hint we gave: Your kids are probably better at this than you are!). She won a family 4-pack of tix to see the L.A. Galaxy take on Salt Lake Saturday at the Home Depot Center.

Who Are You Thinking About?

I got a call from a grandmother who's NUTS about her 4-year-old grandson! She just sent him a t-shirt that lists "The Top 3 Reasons To Go To Grandma's House," which are:
1. Grandma
2. Grandma
3. Grandma
Too cute! Who's on YOUR heart today? Let me know! I love to hear your stories at lara@thefish959.com.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What does the average adult do 100 times a day (kids do it even more!) that is not good for our health?

A: Touch our face! Our germy hands touch our eyes, nose, or mouth...and then 3 days later we start sneezing, sniffling, and coughing. Wash your hands! Purell! Whatever it takes to stay healthy! Congrats to Tina, who won a 4-pack of tix to see the L.A. Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

It's not just the kids...

...that are heading back to school! Cindy is a Sociology Professor at Cal State Fullerton, and she is already back in class. She called in today and said that she loves being able to connect with her students at a time in their lives when they are figuring out who they are and what they want to do. Talking to her made me nostalgic for MY college days! I couldn't wait to finish and start working full-time, and now I miss those days of just hanging out with friends and staying up late talking about what we were learning. If you are in college and reading this, I hope you are enjoying every moment of the experience. :-) Thank you for listening to The Fish! Drop me an email and let me know where you go to school and how things are going: lara@thefish959.com

Lara's Brainbuster

Happy Labor Day!!!

Q: What did almost 80% of husbands receive from their wife going into Labor Day Weekend?

A: A "honey-do" list full of chores! Congrats to Steve, who did not get the list because he was called in to deejay a wedding. He won a 4-pack of tix to see the LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake this Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson!!! BTW, tix start at just $15! Click here for details: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=644009&spid=18252