Specials & Events

KFJC Radio Training Class Orientation Meeting

Wednesday, September 28 7:30pm — 9:00pm

Now is the time to register and join us for an orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30pm for the fall 2022 KFJC radio training class. Anyone interested in volunteering at KFJC, either on the air or behind the scenes, starts with this weekly hybrid class (in person at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California and over Zoom). Subsequent classes meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Latinx Heritage Month

Saturday, October 1 12:00am — Monday, October 31 11:59pm

Throughout October, KFJC celebrates Latinx Heritage Month at Foothill College. Tune in to hear Latinx artists across the broadcast schedule. Special programming will also honor the contributions of Latinx musicians past and present.

I LIKE IT LIKE THAT! Latin Soul and Boogaloo from NY in the 1960s and '70s - Part 1

Thursday, October 6 10:00am — 2:00pm

Hosted by Ann Arbor and Rocky Rococo
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month at Foothill College, this edition of the International Collective focuses on 1960s and 1970s Latin Soul and Boogaloo from New York, New York. The first 3 hours will include a rebroadcast of part one of a Mayhem special from 2009 (see playlist) and the final hour will feature additional material. Dance through pre-Salsa New York exploring the artists, bands, influences and styles of Latin Soul. A live interview with Joe Bataan, one of the original musicians in this scene is included in both parts 1 and 2. Part two of the special will air on October 20.

World College Radio Day

Friday, October 7 12:00am — 11:59pm

On Friday, October 7, 2022, KFJC joins with other college radio stations from around the world to celebrate World College Radio Day. In its 12th year, College Radio Day is a day set aside to recognize the important contributations of college radio. By raising awareness of college radio, it's also hoped that those unfamiliar with college radio will tune in and discover something amazing. Help spread the word about KFJC on this day! Since it also coincides with the KFJC fundraiser, we are very thankful your monetary donations too.

KFJC's 63rd Anniversary

Thursday, October 20 12:00am — 11:59pm

Happy 63rd anniversary to KFJC! On October 20, 1959, KFJC Station Manager Bob Ballou spoke the first words ever to be heard on KFJC, broadcasting from a broom closet on the station's former frequency 88.5 FM at the old Foothill Junior College campus in Mountain View, California. We are still going strong today at 89.7 FM from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. Learn more about KFJC's history on our History Blog and by taking a look at our history timeline.

I LIKE IT LIKE THAT! Latin Soul and Boogaloo from NY in the 1960s and '70s - Part 2

Thursday, October 20 10:00am — 2:00pm

Hosted by Ann Arbor and Rocky Rococo
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month at Foothill College, this edition of the International Collective focuses on 1960s and 1970s Latin Soul and Boogaloo from New York, New York. The first 3 hours will include a rebroadcast of part two of a Mayhem special from 2009 (see playlist) and the final hour will feature additional material. Dance through pre-Salsa New York exploring the artists, bands, influences and styles of Latin Soul. A live interview with Joe Bataan, one of the original musicians in this scene is included in both parts 1 and 2.