Community Calendar
Welcome to the Community Calendar, our free on-air and online announcement program geared towards FREE community events!
As a public service announcement to area churches and Christian organizations, Christian Talk 1160 sets aside a certain amount of FREE air-time for announcement of events that are of interest to our listeners.
What events may qualify for our annoucements?
*All events submitted here must be free to attend. Non-profits, churches, and ministries sponsoring programs or events that don’t fall into the following categories qualify for paid advertising. If interested, please call our office at (513)533-2500 for information on special low rates!
1. Church Events – Celebrations, VBS, revivals, bible studies, fairs, etc. (free-will offerings can be accepted)
2. Community Events – Events that provide free resources or experiences to the community (ex. health & wellness days, classes, concerts, etc.)
3. Community Service – Programs and service opportunities such as homeless shelters, pregnancy centers, or community improvement projects
4. Events with Fundraisers – We will announce non-profit fundraising opportunities so long as there is no cost to directly participate. Fundraising methods must be optional for all participants (ex. a free concert with an option to buy a fundraising T-shirt).
Still unsure if an event qualifies? The rule of thumb for a qualifying free event is if the main activity / attraction is free admission (ex. free concert, free class). Any purchases or donations beyond the entrance must be optional and not required in order to participate in the main activity.
Ready to submit your event? Fill out the form below!
Please be advised that we require a minimum of 2-weeks notice prior to the event start date to ensure we have enough time time to plan and run the announcement. While we do our best to get all events announced, we do not guarantee an event to be announced by any date, any time, or for any length. See our FAQ section below for more information.
– FAQ –
Have additional questions about our Community Calendar or the process? Review some of the most common questions below!
How does the Community Calendar work?
Our Community Calendar is a special, FREE on-air resource for local churches and ministries to spread the word about their events! We receive news of free-to-the-public events from all around the Tri-State and announce them on-air and online!
All events submitted are free to attend and open to everyone. On special occasion we’ll feature paid events (usually concerts) that are of high interest for our listening audience as a bonus for our paid advertisers. Paid events will be clearly noted online and verbally stated on-air. All other events are assumed free admission and must follow the Community Calendar general guidelines.
Rules are subject to change with or without notice.
Revolving Community Calendar
During times of high event volume we may implement our Revolving Community Calendar Announcements so you may hear 2 or more versions of our typical announcements throughout the day. This new feature helps us cycle through more events per week and get events announced earlier and longer!
What qualifies as a 'free' event?
All events for our Community Calendar can be any event that is appropriate for our listening audience and must be free to participate in. Donations, offerings, or sales can be accepted beyond the entrance but payment must not be required to enter. In other words, an event is considered ‘free’ when the main experience advertised has no admission cost.
Those looking to advertise their paid ticket, registration, or other pay-to-enter events must inquire about our special church & ministry paid advertising packages by contacting us online or calling (513)533-2500.
How far in advance should I send in my event details?
Due to the volume of announcement requests we receive and how our updates work, we now require a full 2 weeks prior notice to the start of an event. While we try our best to feature all events, we have very limited spots each update and cannot guarantee the accommodation for all requests.
We encourage everyone to submit their events as soon as possible but this does not guarantee more announcement time. Announcement time heavily depends on the volume of events we receive, which tends to fluctuate from week to week.
Events sent in over the weekend or federal holiday will not be viewed until the next business day at the earliest.
The only way to guarantee event announcements is through our paid advertising for churches and ministries. Contact us today to inquire about our special packages!
How do I submit my event?
Events can be submitted using the form on this page. Provide the event title, date(s), times, location, and as much detail about the event so we can share accurate information! Remember to attach any flyers or attachments.
Update: Please note that we are phasing out all other submission methods in an effort to simplify the event submission process. For those who continue to submit events via other methods (direct email, postal mail, fax), we will continue to accept events so long as they follow the Community Calendar guidelines. However, the submission method details will no longer be publicly available.
Do I need to attach a flyer?
Flyers are optional but they do help distinguish each event as they are often featured on our Facebook pages and events calendar. Additionally, due to on-air timing restraints, we heavily condense event information to the most important details so a flyer may help supplement any omitted information.
Flyer Dimension & Specs
We accept digital flyers of all shapes and sizes! Please make sure to submit your flyer in JPEG, PNG, or PDF formats. Flyers submitted outside of these formats mau not retain the desired quality, resolution, or be compatable to share on our websites or social media.
While we accept almost all flyer dimensions, some dimensions work best; square and regualar dimensions in which height is greater than width (ex. 8.5″ x 11″ / 3400 x 4400 pixels).
We recommend a font size of at least 16pts for best readability.
I sent in my event but haven't heard it on-air yet...
There could be a few reasons why: our calendar is currently at max capacity, our on-air announceemnts have not yet been updated, and/or we have a Revolving Calendar currently active (only hearing one version).
Tip: Check our Events page! If your event is listed on our Events Calendar, we have your event details! When curating our updates, we refer to this calendar to make sure we don’t miss one!
While we appreciate everyone who sends in events, please refrain from calling to inquire about event announcement status. Please do call us immediately at (513)533-2500 should there be an issue with a current announcement. We appreciate your patience!
When/how long will my event be announced?
We do not guarantee that any event will be announced by any date and for any length of time. This is a free resource that operates on a first-come, first-served and highest priority basis. While we do our best to get all events announced on-air, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. We take great effort in updating our Events Calendar regularly with weekly or bi-weekly Facebook Calendar updates to help supplement exposure.
Does my event have to be associated with a church or ministry organization?
No, we accept events hosted by churches, ministries, non-profits, for profits, and individuals! All events submitted must follow the Community Calendar event guidelines regardless of affiliation.
Additional Disclaimers
The on-air Cincinnati Community Calendar is highly limited in terms of announcement time per event. Please know that many event details are heavily condensed for timing purposes, often only including the event title, date, location, and 1-2 sentences about the event. When submitting an event, you’re still encouraged to provide as much detail as desired since any details that don’t make it on air will be added to the public Events Calendar and ocassionally social media.
Please note that we are unable to promote events focused around alcohol, lotteries, smoking, sports betting, or other themes according to the OAB (Ohio Association of Broadcasters). If you’re unsure if an event would be appropriate for our announcements, feel free to contact us online or call (513)533-2500.
Please be mindful that this is a free service offered to the community for the benefit of the community, While our announcemens have a high acceptance rate, Christian Talk 1160 reserves the right to deny any event for any reason.