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LIVE UNITED!
The Manufacturing Division, under the leadership of Brad Hilleary of Webb Chemical and Jim Heethuis of CWC Textron, won the Traveling Trophy for top campaign division. Pictured, from left, are Hilleary, Heethuis, Campaign Chair Mary Boyd, and Loaned Executives Bob Becklin, Cathy Monton and Steve Keglovitz.
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UNITED WAY
CAMPAIGN UPDATE
On Nov. 17, United Way of the Lakeshore announced that the 2011 Muskegon County campaign is at more than 90% of its $2.85 million goal.
Campaign Chair Mary Boyd told the finale crowd at the Watermark 920 that the campaign will be extended until the first of the year. With some added effort in the next two months, the goal is still achievable, she noted.
"We've had some great successes in some divisions, and we'll be looking for other opportunities in the coming weeks," Boyd said. "The needs are great, and United Way has been a beacon of hope for Muskegon County who need support. We're reaching out to anyone who hasn't given and asking them to give if they can. Every dollar makes a difference."
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NIGHT FEVER - THE MAGIC AND MUSIC OF THE BEE GEES
presented by Bob Scolnik's Mona Lake Productions
This concert will take place at the Frauenthal on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. NIGHT FEVER is a tribute to one of the most iconic '70s bands to hit the stage. The close high harmonies of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb have made the BEE GEES one of the most impossible attractions in music to replicate. NIGHT FEVER is the largest production of the Bee Gees in the world and the all-Canadian cast has been touring worldwide for over ten years.
Proceeds from this concert will benefit the United Way of the Lakeshore's Capital Campaign for the new Human Services Center.
Tickets for the NIGHT FEVER - BEE GEES Concert are $20, $25 plus limited $35 Gold Circle Tickets. Tickets are available at the Frauenthal Box Office at (231) 727-8001 (open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri); Star Tickets locations at (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets.com/event.php?event=2643; or www.monalakeproductions.com.
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LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
AT UNITED WAY
If you donate $50 or more to the United Way building fund, you may paint a 6x6 tile that will be displayed around the interior walls of the United Way building.
Wednesday, December 7
from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Please contact Lisa@unitedwaylakeshore.org to sign up!
Thank you to Kate Lillie of Your Plate or Mine
for her generous in-kind donation of supplies.
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TANGLEWOOD PARK
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LOAN CLOSET
Did you know that Senior Resources oversees the community loan closet at Tanglewood Park? Every year over 2000 older adults in need are provided items such as wheelchairs, walkers, bathing benches, commodes, canes and personal items such as adult diapers, disposable bed pads and briefs. Occasionally there are lift chairs, Hoyer lifts and hospital beds.
The demand keeps growing and the Community Loan Closet is most often in need of adult diapers and disposable briefs of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Charitable receipts can be provided for tax purposes.
Jay Larman, manager of the loan closet, can also make arrangements to pick up donations. Please contact him at (231) 733-3570 or 739-5858.
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TGB FITNESS
BEGINS 2012 CAMPAIGN
Nick Myers, TGB owner, wants to promote health and help his community by raising money for United Way programs.
10% of all new and renewed membership at TGB Fitness (formerly Thunderbolt Gym) 204 E. Colby Rd., Whitehall, will be given to United Way of the Lakeshore. In addition to the 10% pledge, and after 150 new members participate, TBG Fitness will donate $150 of each new annual membership. Anyone who has not been a member at TGB Fitness in the last six months is eligible for this promotion.
Stop by to the
TGB Fitness Open House
Saturday, December 3
2:00-6:00 p.m.
204 E. Colby Rd., Whitehall
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EVENT CALENDAR
Thru Sunday, November 27: Muskegon Museum of Art Festival of Trees. Themed trees and decor, gingerbread village and train station, holiday shopping, music, and Santa on Saturday! Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving. Admission is $5/adults and $2 ages 3-17. All proceeds benefit the Muskegon Museum of Art.
Thru Wednesday, November 30: Community Mental Health of Muskegon County presents "The Lives They Left Behind," suitcases from a state hospital attic, at the Hilt Building, Betty Cannon Gallery, 425 W. Western Avenue. For more information call (231) 724-6639 or visit www.co.muskegon.mi.us/cmh.
Saturday, December 3: The Arc presents the 22nd Annual Muskegon Christmas Wish Auction from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Watermark 920. Silent auction, cash and carry poinsettia sale, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, live music by West Side Soul Surfers. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased by calling (231) 777-2006 or visit www.arcmuskegon.org.
Thursday, December 15: FREE seminar - Tax Credits: A Boost for Working Families and the Community. Breakfast at 7:45 a.m., program from 8 to 10 a.m. at Muskegon Community College. Pre-register to receive a FREE toolkit of resource materials. Contact jdrake@goodwillwm.org.
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MEDICATION
DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Muskegon County residents now have access to an expanded network of daily medication disposal options. The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) has established partnerships with six local law enforcement agency locations to offer save, convenient collection and environmentally responsible disposal of controlled medications. Muskegon County residents may take their unwanted or expired controlled medications to the following agencies:
Montague Police Department,
8778 Ferry Street, Montague
Muskegon County Sheriff's Office Records, 25 W. Walton Avenue
Muskegon County Sheriff Road Patrol Offices, 1611 East Oak Avenue
Muskegon Police Department, 980 Jefferson Street
Norton Shores Police Department,
4814 Henry Street
Roosevelt Park Police Department, 900 Oak Ridge Road
Please check www.mamdp.com for updated program information.
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VOLUNTEER
The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program provides free tax help to low- to moderate income people. VITA volunteers help hardworking families claim all of the credits they earned. The income boost helps them afford necessities and even build savings. Free tax help also means families save hundreds of dollars in paid preparer fees and high interest refund anticipation loans or checks.
Each tax return completed by a volunteer can raise a working family's income by up to $4,800. Volunteering once a week during the tax season can bring in as much as $51,000 in refunds! No accounting experience required. Volunteers receive free IRS training and certification . There may also be non-tax prep volunteer opportunities.
You can volunteer for day, evening and/or weekends in any of our tax-prep sites.
For more information or to volunteer, CALL 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or toll free
1-877-211-5253
or sign up online at
abc-wm.volunteerhub.com
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