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Monday Night Talk 2-9-2015 featuring Comedian Loni Love, co-host of FOX's The Real

Comedian and actress Loni Love is a special guest on this segment of Monday Night Talk! Loni, who is the hilarious  co-host of FOX Network's Daytime talk show The Real, guest DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and one of the country's most sought after comedians, chats with Kevin Tocci, Joe Rossi and State Rep Tom Calter everything from her transition from electrical engineering to entertainment to her upcoming show on Friday, February 20th at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA and Saturday, February 21 at the Comedy Connection Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee, MA. For info about Loni visit her website www.LoniLove.com. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Monday Night Talk 2-9-2015 featuring State Rep Tom Calter

State Representative Tom Calter is a guest on this episode of Monday Night Talk! Rep Calter discusses an educational drug forum called Heroin & Opiates in Our Backyard, which was slated to be held on February 10 at the Silver lake Regional High School in Kingston. The event has been rescheduled for February 25th.

Resource Expo: 6:00 - 7:00 pm 
Panel Program: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

An educational program for all parents and caring adults to learn about the very real epidemic of opiate and heroin abuse facing our community today. The speaking program (beginning at 7pm) will feature a panel presentation, followed by Q&A. Panelists will include Lt. Robert Wells from Kingston Police Dept.; Dr. Ludi Jamingas, Chief of Emergency Medicine from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth; Ryan Morgan, Principal of Independence Academy; and Rich Barnes, a local recovering addict. Rep. Calter will moderate and will give legislative updates, progress and challenges. 

Opening remarks will be offered by Superintendent John Tuffy, SLRSD; Chief Robert Heath, KFD; Chief Maurice Splaine, KPD; and Peter Holden, CEO, BID-Plymouth. 

Preceding the panel program, a Resource Expo will run from 6 - 7pm that will give attendees a chance to gather information from area organizations, parent support groups, treatment centers and a myriad of other resources connected to substance abuse. Narcan training will also be available during this Expo as well. Groups planning to participate in the Resource Expo include:
- Independence Academy
- Caron Treatment Centers
- Learn to Cope
- TAM (The Addict's Mom) Support Group - MA Chapter
- Silver Lake Anti-Drug Coalition
- Plympton DARE Officer Dana Smith
- Kingston Police Dept.
- Kingston Fire Dept.
- A Father's Story - Tom Audette
- AHAH (America's Hometown Against Heroin)
- South Shore Hospital Youth Health Connection
- Wicked Sober
- Harbor Health Services
- EMS Academy 
- The Brook Retreat
- Skip Murphy's Structured Sober Living
- Plymouth County District Attorney's Office

Sponsored by the Kingston Collection. The event is free and there is no registration to attend; seats will fill first come, first serve. This event is not meant for youth attendance, as candid dialogue among adults to foster effective communication. American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided for the speaking program. For more information about the event, contact Amy Belmore at abbelmore@hotmail.com. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Monday Night Talk 1-26-2015 featuring Fernando Martinez, from English For New Bostonians

Fernando Martinez, Operations and Outreach Coordinator with English for New Bostonians-English Works Campaign is a guest on this episode of Monday Night Talk!!! A partnership consisting of Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board, CareerWorks Career Centers, Massasoit Community College, and English for New Bostonians’ English Works Campaign is hosting a free information session for businesses in the Brockton, Bridgewater, Easton, and surrounding areas on the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program on Thursday, January 29th. The Workforce Training Fund Program is a pool of money that, according to the Massachusetts Department of Labor’s website, “provide[s] resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and newly hired employees.” Any business that pays into the Commonwealth’s Unemployment Insurance system is eligible to receive Workforce Training Fund dollars to train their incumbent workers, and those eligible are especially encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn from a representative from the MA Department of Labor about different types of grants available.  They will also discuss eligibility requirements for those who wish to apply for WTFP monies, as well as application pointers and tips. Grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program have been used to train workers in a wide variety of needs, including English language training, new manufacturing production methods, supervisory and leadership skills, and many other topics.The free forum will be held on Thursday, January 29th at the offices of Metro South Chamber of Commerce at 60 School St., Brockton, and will run from 9:00 to 11:00am.  Interested parties should contact Fernando Martinez at (617) 982-6864 or fmartinez@englishfornewbostonians.org. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Monday Night Talk 1-19-2015 featuring Milton Players Kevin Lowney and Laura Dunkum

Laura Dunkum and Kevin Lowney from the Milton Players are guest during this episode of Monday Night Talk! Kevin and Laura talk about the organization's 82nd season, their upcoming show, Caught in the Net, auditions for Dixie Swim Club and some of the shows they'll feature next season. For more information about the Milton Players, visit their website: MiltonPlayers.org. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Monday Night Talk 1-19-2015 featuring HUG Foundation chairman Alex Bezanson

Monday Night Talk host Kevin Tocci talks with Alex Bezanson about the HUG Foundation and its upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, January 24th at the Rockland Ice Rink at 599 Summer Street in Rockland. Several former Boston Bruins alumni like Rick Middleton, Ray Bourque, Reggie Lemelin, Andy Brickley, Bob Beers and Bruce Shoebottom will play against the Ice Huggers aka the HUG All-Stars. To find out more information about the game or to donate to the HUG Foundation go online to: http://www.hugfoundationma.org. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today! © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 

Monday Night Talk 1-12-2015 featuring Mark Bryant, of the Spire Center of Performing Arts

The Spire Center's Mark Bryant is a guest on this segment of Monday Night Talk! Mark shares details with Kevin Tocci and Peter Brown about the upcoming Beatles Weekend Extravaganza on January 24 & 25. The event will feature bands, Beatles movies, memorabilia and special listening sessions. For more information visit their website, www.spirecenter.org/. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Monday Night Talk 1-5-2015 featuring Tom Carol, of Jay Cashman Inc.

Tom Carol, Director of Community Relations with Jay Cashman Inc. is a guest during this segment of Monday Night Talk! Tom discusses the latest news and information, plus addresses various myths regarding a gas-fired power plant in the city of Brockton.  Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2014. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 

Monday Night Talk 12-29-2014 featuring Local business owner Richard Rosen

Business owner Rich Rosen is a guest on this episode of Monday Night Talk to share details regarding the town of Whitman holding its second consecutive 1st Night Celebration. On New Year's Eve, the town plans will close the center and provide entertainment like the musical group, Divas with a twist. A replica Toll House cookie will be lowered in the center of town as they count down the last minute before 2015, followed by a pyrotechnics display!!! Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  

Monday Night Talk 12-22-2014 featuring Alex Bezanson & former Boston Bruins & Alumni President Rick Middleton

Monday Night Talk host Kevin Tocci talks with Alex Bezanson and former Boston Bruin & Alumni President Rick Middleton about the HUG Foundation and its upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, January 24th at the Rockland Ice Rink at 599 Summer Street in Rockland. Besides Middleton, several former Boston Bruins alumni like Reggie Lemelin, Andy Brickley, Bob Beers and Bruce Shoebottom will play against the Ice Huggers aka the HUG All-Stars. To find out more information about the game or to donate to the HUG Foundation go online to: http://www.hugfoundationma.org. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  

Monday Night Talk 12-8-2014 featuring Local business owner Richard Rosen

Richard Rosen, owner of McGuiggan's Pub is a guest on this episode on Monday Night Talk! Richard calls in to discuss a number of items like the Pub's 5th anniversary celebration, the return of Morgan White Jr and a visit by former Boston Bruin Don Awry! To find out more about the events, entertainment or look at their menu, visit the website: www.mcguigganspub.com. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com or "like" and post a comment on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mondaynighttalkon959fmwatd. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!