{"podcast":{"title":"Along The Rock","slug":"along-the-rock-7081292","podcast_index_feed_id":7081292,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://theradar.online","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42191742/42191742-1728502250084-6f8de7555475a.jpg","author":"The Radar Free Press","episode_count":435,"summary":"Along the Rock, a video podcast produced by The Radar Free Press. We speak with local people regarding nonprofits, upcoming events, awards and news for the areas of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling in northwest Illinois.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:45.237724+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292"},"episode":{"title":"Red, White & Blue Ball 2026 | Supporting Wounded Warriors & Celebrating America 250 in Dixon","slug":"red-white-blue-ball-2026-supporting-wounded-warriors-celebrating-america-250-in-dixon","published_at":"2026-06-15T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/red-white-blue-ball-2026-supporting-wounded-warriors-celebrating-america-250-in-dixon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radarfreepress/episodes/Red--White--Blue-Ball-2026--Supporting-Wounded-Warriors--Celebrating-America-250-in-Dixon-e3kqqq0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/play/121514240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2F426188455-44100-2-10d7b36941c68.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Along the Rock , host Emma Watts sits down with Chris Bishop and Mary Oros to discuss the upcoming Red, White and Blue Ball in Dixon—a patriotic celebration benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Learn how this unique event came together through community collaboration, why every donation goes directly to the Wounded Warrior Project, and what attendees can expect during an evening filled with live music, dancing, history and celebration. The June 27 event at the historic Loveland Community House will feature performances by the Yorkville Big Band and The Time Bandits, a special presentation from Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Danielle Green, appetizers, desserts and more. Organizers also share how local businesses and residents can get involved as sponsors and supporters. Whether you're passionate about supporting veterans, celebrating America 250, or simply looking for a memorable community event, this episode offers an inside look at one of the Sauk Valley's biggest summer celebrations. 📅 Event Date: June 27, 2026 📍 Location: Loveland Community House, Dixon, Illinois ⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 🎟️ Suggested Donation: $50 per person benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project Learn more or register for the event: https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/red-white-and-blue-ball/ 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 Highlights: 0:35 What Is the Red, White & Blue Ball? 0:59 How Donations Support the Wounded Warrior Project 2:06 Featured Speaker: Danielle Green's Inspiring Story 2:45 Live Music from The Time Bandits 3:01 Who Can Attend the Event? 3:14 Ame…","meta_description":"On this episode of Along the Rock , host Emma Watts sits down with Chris Bishop and Mary Oros to discuss the upcoming Red, White and Blue Ball in Dixon—a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1046,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/along-the-rock-7081292/episodes/red-white-blue-ball-2026-supporting-wounded-warriors-celebrating-america-250-in-dixon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/red-white-blue-ball-2026-supporting-wounded-warriors-celebrating-america-250-in-dixon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}