BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//California Historical Radio Society - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:California Historical Radio Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for California Historical Radio Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20261003T230841Z CREATED:20260723T031156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T230841Z UID:10001266-1792242000-1792252800@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Retro Roadshow Returns! DESCRIPTION:The Retro Roadshow is returning to the California Historical Radio Society on October 17th! \n\nJoin us for this special event exploring the fascinating and spooky histories of science fiction\, horror\, and video games\, including the landmark “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast from 1938. Following the presentation\, get hands-on with a stunning collection of vintage computers and classic gaming consoles\, all featuring games with horror-inspired elements. It’s going to be scarily fun!\n\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/retro-roadshow-returns/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RR-Meatball-w_-tagline-copy-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20261007T200858Z CREATED:20260716T183958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200858Z UID:10001265-1791631800-1791644400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:BARHOF Induction Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a festive luncheon\, open to the public\, at The Alameda Elks Lodge\, 2255 Santa Clara Ave.\, Alameda\, CA\, on Saturday\, October 10 as we welcome the Twenty-first group of annual Inductees to The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF). \n  \nThis year’s BARHOF Class of 2026: \nAbel De Luna\, Bill Bowker\, Bill Lee\, Brent Farris\, Claire Mack\, Debbie Abrams\,\nDick Conte\, Duane Kuiper\, Jack Perry\, Jim Grady\, Keith Naftaly\, Ken Bastida\, Larry Wood\, Leslie Stoval\, Merle Ross\, Marla Davies\, Ron Walters\, “The Dog House” – Elvis & JV (Elvis Medina & Jeffray Vandergrift)\, Tarea Hall Pittman.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nDetails\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm\nCost: $30 – $90\nNo-host bar\nFree On-Site Parking\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]\nSponsor A Table\nJoin us in celebrating the 2026 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Inductees with a premium table at this unforgettable event — complete with a delicious meal\, personalized service\, and corporate branding. \nContact Michael Toedman\, Director Marketing & Partnerships\, michael@chrsradio.org or (510) 963-0730 for details.[/vc_column_text]Sponsor a Table [vc_empty_space]Register to AttendThank you for your interest in attending the 2026 BARHOF induction event. Unfortunately the deadline for registration has closed. [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Our Partners[/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/barhof-induction-event-2026/ LOCATION:Alameda Elks\, 2255 Santa Clara Ave\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/program-hall-of-fame.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T210431Z CREATED:20260406T210431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210431Z UID:10001235-1790330400-1790528400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:CHRS at Maker Faire Bay Area! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]CHRS will be exhibiting at the Bay Area Maker Faire this September.  Stay tuned for more information and make sure to mark your calendar for: \nFriday 10-3 \nSaturday 10-5 \nSunday 10-5 \nWe will need many volunteers for this event\, so reach out the Kim Brickman to find out how you can help.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/chrs-at-maker-faire-bay-area/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T143000 DTSTAMP:20260812T181328Z CREATED:20260214T210725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181328Z UID:10001220-1789219800-1789223400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:September Speaking Event DESCRIPTION:[vc_row column_spacing=”50″ el_class=”wpex-mt-50″][vc_column width=”1/2″]Software-Defined Radio: Inside SDR Receivers and Technology[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]\nPresented by John Staples\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 | 1:30-2:30 PM- Meet and greet starts at 1:00 PM\nCalifornia Historical Radio Society – Radio Central \nJoin the California Historical Radio Society for an in-depth technical presentation on Software-Defined Radio (SDR)with John Staples. \nSoftware-defined radio represents a fundamental shift in how radio signals can be received\, processed\, and analyzed\, replacing many functions traditionally performed by dedicated analog hardware with flexible digital processing. \nIn this technical presentation\, John will take us inside the circuitry and technology that make SDR receivers work. He will analyze receiver circuits\, explore the mathematics behind their operation\, and demonstrate how signals move from the antenna through the receiver and into the digital domain. \nThe program will include live demonstrations of at least four different SDR hardware and software configurations\, using real RF signals received through CHRS’s antenna system. Attendees will have an opportunity to see and compare different approaches to software-defined radio in real time. \nTopics will include: \n\nSDR receiver architecture and signal flow\nThe circuitry behind SDR receivers\nAnalog-to-digital conversion and digital signal processing\nThe mathematics underlying SDR operation\nSDR hardware and software configurations\nLive reception and analysis of radio signals\nAdvantages\, limitations\, and capabilities of software-defined receivers\n\nThis presentation is designed for a technically oriented audience and will go beyond a basic introduction to SDR. Radio amateurs\, engineers\, electronics enthusiasts\, experimenters\, and anyone interested in understanding how modern radio receivers actually work are especially encouraged to attend. \n  \nJohn Staples:  W6BM\, received his first phone and extra class licenses in 1958. He is a semi-retired scientist who worked at the Lawrence Berkeley Radiation Lab. \n\n\n\n\n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Register[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/sep-speaking-event-2026/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CHRS_TunedInTalks_social_1080X1080_R2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T030409Z CREATED:20260616T030010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T030409Z UID:10001261-1789207200-1789214400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Sound Bites Event- Broadcasting and Podcasting DESCRIPTION:The September Sound Bites event will focus on podcasting and radio presenting.  Come record yourself talking into a microphone! This drop-in workshop is designed especially for kids and teens. No prior experience is needed\, and participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour window.  You will be notified when/ if your PSA will air. \nThis event is part of the CHRS initiative focused on offering monthly hands-on experiences for younger audiences\, introducing them to the history of communication through interactive learning and making. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSound Bites is designed for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together.  Please plan to stay and participate alongside your child during the event!\n\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/sound-bites-event-broadcasting-and-podcasting/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CHRS_SoundBites_social_1080X1080_R3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260811T225851Z CREATED:20260214T210536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T225851Z UID:10001219-1786800600-1786806000@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:August Speaking Event DESCRIPTION:[vc_row column_spacing=”50″ el_class=”wpex-mt-50″][vc_column width=”1/2″]An Afternoon with Lee Hammer[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]Join the California Historical Radio Society for an afternoon with Lee Hammer.  Over the 25 years Lee spent with the San Francisco cluster of stations owned by Susquehanna and then Cumulus\, Lee’s portfolio included roles as Program Director at KNBR\, KGO\, and KSFO while continuing to be directly involved in sports broadcasts (notably the San Francisco Giants) produced by those stations. \nWith his 44 year career in radio\, and the last 25 in sports at KNBR\, Lee has a presentation highlighting the great sports announcers\, and great sports moments that we have experienced here in the Bay Area over the last 50 years or so.  This event will involve a presentation in which Lee plays some of the greatest highlights from the likes of Lon Simmons\, Bill King\, Duane Kuiper\, Jon Miller\, Joe Starkey\, Greg Papa\, Ted Robinson\, Don Klein and other greats![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Register[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/aug-speaking-event-2026/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CHRS_TunedInTalks_social_1080X1080_R2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T120000 DTSTAMP:20260806T140542Z CREATED:20260406T221807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T140542Z UID:10001236-1786788000-1786795200@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Sounds Bites- Radio Kits DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nGet ready to tune in and turn on your curiosity! In this month’s Sound Bites\, participants will build their very own working radio. \nWith guidance from our instructors\, kids will explore the basics of how radios work while assembling a hands-on kit they can take home. Along the way\, they’ll discover how invisible radio waves carry sound through the air and power the technology we use every day. \nThis is a guided\, start-to-finish activity\, perfect for curious minds who love to build\, tinker\, and learn by doing. By the end of the session\, each participant will have a functioning radio—and a deeper understanding of the science behind it. \nRecommended for ages 8 and up. \nA suggested donation of $20 helps cover the cost of materials. \nPlease note: Advance registration is required\, as kits are limited. Participants must arrive promptly at 10:00 AM and attend with a grown-up\, who should plan to stay and participate throughout the activity. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/sounds-bites-radio-kits/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Sound Bites ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CHRS_SoundBites_social_1080X1080_R3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T143940Z CREATED:20260214T210414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T143940Z UID:10001218-1781964000-1781971200@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:June Speaking Event DESCRIPTION:[vc_row column_spacing=”50″ el_class=”wpex-mt-50″][vc_column width=”1/2″]Stories from Don Sainte-Johnn[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]\nJoin the California Historical Radio Society for a special afternoon with Bay Area radio personality and author Don Sainte-Johnn as he shares stories\, memories\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of legendary Bay Area broadcasting. \nDrawing from his experiences in radio and his recently published book\, Don will explore the history and culture of stations like KFRC and the personalities who helped shape the sound of radio in the Bay Area. The presentation will feature a slideshow of historic photographs\, memorabilia\, and radio artifacts that bring this remarkable era of broadcasting to life. \nThe afternoon will begin with a casual meet-and-greet with light refreshments\, followed by Don’s presentation and an audience Q&A session. Copies of Don’s book will also be available for purchase and signing following the talk. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\nAuthor Bio\nDon Sainte-Johnn is a former KFRC air personality and veteran of the Top 40 radio era whose career spans major markets including San Francisco\, Sacramento\, San Diego\, St. Louis\, Modesto\, and Yuma. He spent 13 years with iHeart Sacramento in broadcast roles across the region. \nBest known for his time at KFRC during its hit-making heyday\, he was part of a generation of broadcasters who helped define personality-driven radio and shape the sound of an era. \nHe is the author of San Francisco’s Last Top 40 Disc Jockey\, a memoir that blends behind-the-scenes radio stories\, cultural history\, and personal reflection from inside one of America’s most iconic formats. \nToday\, he speaks\, teaches\, writes\, and consults on broadcasting\, media\, and storytelling. He is a member of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Register[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/june-speaking-event-2026/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CHRS_TunedInTalks_social_1080X1080_R2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T232507Z CREATED:20260305T223548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232507Z UID:10001228-1778925600-1778932800@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Sound Bites- Then & Now DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nWhat’s inside?  Radio Vs. iPhone \nIn May’s Sound Bites\, kids will become technology detectives as they explore what’s inside the devices we use to communicate. Participants will get a close look at a dissected vintage radio and a dissected iPhone\, comparing the parts and pieces that make each one work. \nThrough guided discussion and hands-on observation\, kids will learn how radios from the past used components like tubes\, coils\, and speakers to receive sound from the air\, while modern smartphones use tiny microchips\, circuit boards\, and digital technology to do the same things. \nThis fun activity helps kids see how communication technology has evolved over time while discovering the surprising similarities between old and new inventions. Designed for curious minds ages 5–15\, this Sound Bites event is perfect for anyone who wonders what’s inside and to learn how the technologies work! \nSound Bites is designed for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together.  Please plan to stay and participate alongside your child during the event! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/sound-bites-then-now/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Sound Bites ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CHRS_SoundBites_social_1080X1080_R3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T224719Z CREATED:20260214T210300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224719Z UID:10001217-1778338800-1778346000@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:CHRS May Guest Speakers Event - Radio Engineers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row column_spacing=”50″][vc_column]"FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GLASS"... RADIO ENGINEERS SPEAK  \n\n\n[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”10px”]CHRS hosted an engineering panel discussion way back in our KRE days. Now it’s time again to feature the stories from the people we never hear on the air. But without them there would be nothing on the air. So\, we will present\, “From The Other Side Of The Glass” featuring four engineers from your favorite Bay Area radio stations. Three are members of the Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame. They are full of stories about our favorite stations and favorite on air personalities. We present our distinguished panel and some of the stations where they worked: \nCome meet these important members of the radio broadcasting community and get the ‘goods’ from the guys who were there… in the days when sometimes unusual things happened during live broadcasts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-3″]Terry Lloyd[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”wpex-text-3″ text_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”wider” font_size=”sm” bottom_margin=”15px”]Career Started in 1956[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”20px”]KSFO – KLOK – KEEN[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-3″]Chuck Waltman[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”15px” el_class=”wpex-text-3″ text_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”wider” font_size=”sm”]BARHOF Class of 2020\nCareer Started in 1968[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”20px”]KMEL – KIOI – KNEW – KSFO – KYA – KSOL – KABL[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-3″]Dan Ethen[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”15px” el_class=”wpex-text-3″ text_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”wider” font_size=”sm”]BARHOF Class of 2020\nCareer Started in 1960[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”20px”]KLOK – KPFA – KFRC – KNBR – KSRO[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-3″]Bill Ruck[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”15px” el_class=”wpex-text-3″ text_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”wider” font_size=”sm”]BARHOF Class of 2014\nCareer Started in 1972[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”20px”]KUSF – KJAZ – KALW – KNBR – KFOG – KSAN – KTCT[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nSchedule\n\n3 PM – Arrival\, Meet & Greet & Seating\n3:30 PM – Panel Discussion Begins\n5 PM – Audience Questions\n\n[/vc_column_text]Register[vc_column_text css=”” bottom_margin=”40px”]Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/may-speaking-event-2026/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CHRS_TunedInTalks_social_1080X1080_R2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260305T191135Z CREATED:20260305T183348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191135Z UID:10001226-1778313600-1778324400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Swap Meet DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us at CHRS for our May swap meet and surplus sale. \nBring your electronics items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. \nSetup begins at 8:00 AM and sales open at 9:00 AM.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/swap-meet-4/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_7444-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260309T155715Z CREATED:20260227T200559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155715Z UID:10001224-1775307600-1775318400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:CHRS Presents Retro Roadshow- Playing with the Future DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This program is brought to you by the CHRS Board. \nCHRS is collaborating with Retro Roadshow to put on an amazing event around Sci-Fi\, radio\, broadcasting\, and vintage electronics.  We will begin with 45 minutes of presentation guiding attendees through the interconnected history of Science Fiction and Video Games.  Then there will be time for people to explore the exhibits which will feature a mix of 12 classic video game consoles and vintage personal computers paired with authentic CRT displays. \nRetro Roadshow is a hands-on pop-up museum celebrating vintage technology\, featuring a curated\, fully-functional collection of classic personal computers\, video game consoles\, handheld systems\, and other historically significant electronics. Attendees of all ages can explore and interact with artifacts that trace nearly five decades of technological innovation in computing and gaming\, bringing the past to life through play and discovery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/chrs-presents-retro-roadshow/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RR-Meatball-w_-tagline-copy-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T232507Z CREATED:20260227T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232507Z UID:10001223-1774087200-1774094400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Sound Bites Event DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe March Sound Bites event will focus on podcasting and radio presenting.  Come record yourself talking into a microphone! This drop-in workshop is designed especially for kids and teens. No prior experience is needed\, and participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour window.  Stay tuned for more information. \nThis event is part of the CHRS initiative focused on offering monthly hands-on experiences for younger audiences\, introducing them to the history of communication through interactive learning and making. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/sound-bites-event/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Sound Bites ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CHRS_SoundBites_social_1080X1080_R3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260306T012336Z CREATED:20260208T014434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012336Z UID:10001214-1773493200-1773500400@californiahistoricalradio.com SUMMARY:Ask Dr. Hip DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n \nJoin us at CHRS for a conversation with Dr. Eugene Schoenfeld\, better known to generations of Bay Area listeners as Dr. Hip of KSAN-FM. \nIn the late 1960s and 1970s\, Dr. Hip became a defining voice of San Francisco’s underground radio scene\, offering candid\, controversial\, and often provocative advice on topics rarely discussed openly on the air—health\, sex\, drugs\, and personal freedom. His broadcasts on KSAN challenged social norms and reflected the era’s spirit of curiosity\, experimentation\, and change. \nA practicing psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology\, Dr. Schoenfeld’s professional work focuses on the study\, diagnosis\, and treatment of substance use\, abuse\, and addiction. His unique blend of medical expertise and countercultural sensibility made him a trusted—and sometimes notorious—source of information during a transformative moment in media and social history. \nFrom 1967–1973 and again in 1978–1979\, he also wrote Hip Pocrates\, a nationally syndicated newspaper column that answered readers’ questions about sexuality and psychoactive drugs with the same frankness that defined his radio presence. \nThis special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a figure who helped shape free-form radio and the cultural conversation of a generation. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/event/ask-dr-hip/ LOCATION:CHRS Radio Central\, 2152 Central Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Lee":MAILTO:rachel@chrsradio.org GEO:37.766088;-122.248117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CHRS Radio Central 2152 Central Avenue Alameda 94501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2152 Central Avenue:geo:-122.248117,37.766088 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR