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This Week's Welcome

We are closing in on Season 1 of our new streaming series LKLD EDGE: LIFE IS LOCAL! With that said, if you have social media, then click here and check out this teaser. The premiere is January 11th, 2026! We can't wait for you to see the 10 LKLD small businesses that will be featured this season!

Our Beary Merry Christmas Toy Drive is getting closer and closer to filling up! We have the kids, but we still need some more sponsors!

Sponsors like...

Sponsor Spotlight: Dramaholic Diaries by Dutchez!
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A huge thank you to @
dramaholicdiariesxdutchez for sponsoring a Little Cub this Christmas!
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Your support is helping make the holiday season warm and bright for a child in our community.
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Dramaholic Diaries by Dutchez shares a love for Korean dramas, storytelling, and heartfelt moments and now, that same love is helping bring joy to families.
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Thank you for being part of our journey to spread kindness, one Little Cub at a time!

If you would like more details about this drive, then check out Tuesday's podcast episode!

In this special episode, Roanna from NohAnaCreations stops by the LKLD | EDGE to speak about the Beary Merry Christmas Toy Drive!

What it is, why it exists, and how you can get involved! Help us sponsor these 20+ little cubs today! Listen below.

If you are able, and wish to help some kids out this Christmas, then click below:

​Sponsor Sign-Up Deadline: Nov 22
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-Chan "The Beard" Michaels
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P.S. Also, mark your calendars cause these are our own upcoming events!

This Week in Town
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"Shop Small. Shop LKLD."

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LKLD Singles
​(Reba is still looking for a home!)

"Hey there, potential fur-ever friend! I'm Reba, a sweet and playful kitty on the lookout for my forever home. I've come a long way from my tire shop days-once I realized I was safe, my heart opened up, and I transformed into the ultimate lovebug! πŸ’–"

✨Very loving!
😻 Playful with guests and other kitties
πŸ›ž Lived in tires at a tire shop
🎯 Found December 19th, 2024 at 4 months old
🐱 Realized she was safe & became one of sweetest kitties!
πŸ“Currently located at Purrology Cafe in South Lakeland

Now Hiring

LKLD | EDGE: Inside & Out Podcast

Click below to not miss an episode! Hear directly, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & more!

That's A Wrap!

Before I leave, we are in the midst of our sponsorship ad spot push! The images should be pretty self explanatory. And, from now through this Sunday, 11/16, we are doing BOGO 50% OFF ad spots if you book and pay within the next 72 hours!

If you want to be included in other ways, you can be in the credits of every episode, added to the premiere night's pamphlets, and/or secure your tickets to the premiere! We can only hold so many people...

See ya soon!

-Chan

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