OCEANSIDE — North County communities are invited to join KOCT Television, its staff and board of directors in celebrating the station’s birthday this Friday.
KOCT’s Annual Birthday Bash is set for Oct. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the station’s studios located at 3038 Industry St. Ste. 101 in Oceanside.
KOCT is a local community television station and is one of the last remaining organizations of its kind to provide unbiased, public broadcasting in the United States.
The station has two designated channels, Cox Community Channel 18 for arts, culture and education, and Cox Government Channel 19 for history, local politics and city government. The public can also access the station’s content for free on KOCT.org or its YouTube page.
As a non-profit venture, KOCT differs from other local news stations and depend on the support of its community to continue producing publicly accessible content for North County residents. The annual birthday celebration is a major fundraiser for the station.
“KOCT Television is looking forward to continuing a tradition our Oceanside Community has grown to anticipate each Fall season,” said Executive Director Carly Starr Brullo Niles. “We are excited to welcome viewers, locals and city partners out to have an amazing night of live music, dining by VANC, dancing, raffles and a big auction paddle raise, hosted at the very studios you will be helping to support our mission to keep the voice of the people heard in the foreseeable future.”
This year’s theme, “Endless Summer,” invites guests to wear summer themed attire that reflects Oceanside’s beach and summer cultural influence.
Festivities will include special guest speakers, live entertainment, dancing and catered dining drinks. Guests can also participate in a silent auction and raffles for items donated by members of the Oceanside community.
Tickets are available now on KOCT’s website for $125 presale or $150 at the door on the day of the event.
