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United Way of the Lakeshore
ANNUAL MEETING
There's No Place Like Home
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor
Third Street, Downtown Muskegon
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Social Hour and Buffet Appetizers
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Meeting, Volunteer Recognition,
Awards, Elections
$15 per person or $150 per table of 10
Cash bar available
RSVP by Friday, April 20 to stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org
2011 Muskegon Day of Caring 2011 Oceana Day of Caring
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Join United Way of the Lakeshore staff by participating in Comcast Cares Day, Saturday, April 21, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Jefferson, Muskegon.
We are in need of 15 volunteers to help us sort and pack food for the pantry. For more information or to sign up, contact Lynn Keech at 231-722-3134/toll free 1-877-722-3134 or lynn@unitedwaylakeshore.org. | |
RIDE UNITED
United Way of the Lakeshore and DTE Energy are partnering to plan a bike tour fundraising event entitled RIDE UNITED scheduled for early September 2012. Tentatively planned to be a 100 mile ride, the Ride United tour will begin in Hart and end in Marne.
The Ride United committee is currently in search of additional committee members and century riders who are interested in planning, volunteering, and/or participating with this event. For additional information please contact Laura Nugent at laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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NEW DIRECTIONS PROGRAMS
sponsored by Love, INC.
Tuesday, April 17: Morning Powerful Parenting, 9 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church. Evening Powerful Parenting, 6:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Services (located at Seaway Professional Building).
Thursday, April 19: Evening Powerful Parenting, 6:30 p.m., Forest Park Covenant Church.
Thursday, April 26: Evening Manage Your Money, 7 p.m., Forest Park Covenant Church. Healthy Eating Made Easy, 6:30 p.m., Forest Park Covenant Church.
Participants must start at week one of each class series or wait until the next series. Please call (231) 777-3905 to register for these FREE classes.
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FOOD PANTRY
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The Salvation Army's food pantry shelves are almost bare. If you're able to donate food, please contact the Salvation Army at 231-773-3284, or visit them at 1221 Shonat in Muskegon.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 18: 1 in 21 update meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. to hear the latest on Muskegon County's Health Ranking data and learn what's been happening with the 1 in 21 Healthy Muskegon County initiative. The meeting will be held at Youngberg Auditorium, located at Mercy Health's Hackley Campus. Please RSVP to Sandy Schrader at (231) 733.6675 or via email at schrades@hccc-health.org.
Thursday, April 19: The Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs of Catholic Charities West Michigan invite you to join them as they celebrate 40 years of service to the community. Dogwood Center, 4734 S. Campus Court, Fremont, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Remarks and recognition of Honoree Libby Cherin at 4 p.m.
Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County hosts Bowlapalooza 2012 at Fremont Lanes. Teams of five people raise pledges. Multiple time slots available. Please contact Lisa Schillaci for more information (231) 652-1184 or lschillaci@truenorthservices.org.
Tuesday, April 24: The Muskegon County CASA program presents speaker Jeanne Fowler. Reeths Puffer Rocket Center, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information or to register by phone please call the Child Abuse Council at (231) 728-6410.
Friday, April 27: Muskegon Rescue Mission presents an evening with FFH & Bebo Norman, 7 p.m. at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now, $10 and $20, with group discounts available. Phone 1-800-585-3737 or www.startickets.com.
Saturday, April 28: Music for Meds - an evening of socializing with your friends while raising money for Mission for Area People. WaterMark Center, 920 Washington Avenue, Muskegon from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Big Tobacco with Scott Nesbitt, Carl Webb Band, and Music Mania. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets please call (231) 733-9672.
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Saturday, April 14: GHSP and United Way funded food truck from 2 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Hart City Hall, located at 407 State Street, Hart.
Tuesday, April 17: Oceana Mobile Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pentwater Fire Barn.
Tuesday, April 17: The Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS) is a group that meets the third Tuesday of every month at the United Methodist Church in Shelby at 7pm. For more information contact Terri Cummins at 231-861-2020 or shelbyumc@gmail.com.
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WESCO RUNS
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN!
Every Wesco store will have a donation jar on their counters, display local volunteer photos on their pump tops and have the United Way logo printed on their shirts and cups promoting GIVE! in every community through April 29. Wesco Inc. will match, up to $1,000, the donations at each location. Stop in to Wesco today!
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FILE YOUR TAXES
FOR FREE
Tired of paying to file your tax return? Are you comfortable using software like TurboTax and HR Block? Use FREE computer time, wireless and tax software at Goodwill Corporate Offices on Apple; Goodwill Workforce Development Center on Norton, and Community enCompass Learning Lab on Hartford. No appointment necessary. For more information on schedules call 2-1-1 or dial 1-877-211-5253.
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