Divine Mercy Radio will hold two appreciation banquets this year with limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appreciation banquet is held each year to thank those who support this non-commercial radio station.
The banquet in Hays will be held Sept. 12, in the Little Theatre of Holy Family Elementary, 1800 Milner.
Since Divine Mercy Radio began broadcasting in the Lindsborg/Salina areas in June, a second banquet will be held Sept. 13 in the Hall of Bishops at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 North Ninth Street in Salina. Both banquets will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour.
Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist with a popular radio and television show on the Eternal Word Television Network, will be the featured speaker. The title of his talk is “Laughter: The Sanity of Families.” Guarendi is known for his comical, yet serious approach to parenting with common sense. He will have the audience laughing and coming away more confident about their own parenting and grandparenting skills.
Tickets are $55 if ordered before Aug. 20. After Aug. 20, the tickets are $60. No tickets can be sold after Sept. 4. To order tickets, go to dvmercy.com and click on the 10th Annual Appreciation Banquet tab.
Divine Mercy Radio began broadcasting on 88.1, KVDM in Hays in December of 2010. A second station began broadcasting on 88.1, KRTT in Great Bend in February of 2015. A third station began broadcasting in Lindsborg/Salina on 101.7, KJDM in June of 2020. Divine Mercy Radio is an EWTN affiliate.