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WESCO LIVES UNITED!
Bryan Link from Wesco Inc. presents Christine Robere, United Way president, a check from the Newaygo County Wesco campaign. The results for the April-May promotion period are: Muskegon County $7,924.58; Oceana County $1,345.66; Newaygo County $2,421.96; Allegan $488; Heart of West Michigan $909.02; UW of Ionia and Montcalm $4,673.44; Jackson UW $935; Lenanwee $200; UW Manistee $1,109.48; UW of Mason $1,042.30; UW Mecosta Oscelola $2,397.62; UW of Northwest MI $143.48; Greater Ottawa $1,351.96; UW of Southwest Michigan $960.92; and Wexford $1,390.78. Grand total with Wesco match $27,294.20.
Bryan also confirmed that the next promotion period for United Way is November-December 2012. Next time you stop by Wesco thank them for their support! |
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BRUNSWICK LIVES UNITED!
Brunswick Bowling and Lakeshore Storage sponsored a food truck with money raised by the employees. The employees volunteered to distribute the food. What a way to LIVE UNITED! Brunswick Bowling and Lakeshore Storage are planning another food truck in September. Brunswick Bowling employees also ran a great workplace United Way campaign, increasing employee giving by 22%. Way to go Brunswick Bowling!
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One of Michigan's most popular and scenic runs!!! Saturday, June 23 at 8 a.m. Don't run? Join us for a walk! The non-competitive 5k Community Fun Walk follows the beautiful Lakeshore recreational trail. This fun family activity is a great way to celebrate a healthy lifestyle! All events start and finish at the Muskegon Family YMCA, 900 W Western Ave.
Expo Friday, June 22 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help Make Muskegon a Healthier County! Healthy choices lead to a healthier life and a healthier community! Visit the Expo to explore healthy options, see demonstrations, get a quick massage, and even get your blood pressure checked. Fun kids' activity area too! The Expo will be held at the Muskegon Family YMCA.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Not planning to run or walk in the Mercy Health Seaway Run this year? Then why not help your community by volunteering to help with the event?
We are in need of people for a variety of positions - Course Marshals and Timers, Expo helpers, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Packet Pick-up helpers. Get a free Mercy Health Seaway Run T-shirt for helping out! To sign up, email lbrady@muskegonymca.org or call
231-722-9622, ext 238.
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GREAT GATSBY 2012
Saturday, June 30 from 6 to 11 p.m.
Hampton Green Farm
5440 East Farr Road, Fruitport
Food stations by the Hearthstone, silent and live auction, s table tours, dressage show, live music by the Dave Collee quartet and Mary Rademacher Reed, demonstrations by area dance professionals. Black tie optional. Gatsby era attire recommended but not required.
For tickets or sponsorship information please call the Child Abuse Council office at (231) 728-6140 or visit www.greatgatsby2012.com. This event benefits the Child Abuse Council and United Way of the Lakeshore.
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RIDE UNITED - RIDERS WANTED!
100 mile bike ride to benefit United Way
An opportunity to challenge yourself and support your community. Thursday, September 6, at 8 a.m. - Benefits Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. Start at the Hart-Montague Trail in Hart and end at DTE Energy, 2359 Olthoff Drive, Muskegon.
The Ride United committee is currently is search of century riders who are interested in volunteering or participating with this event as well as Premier Sponsors to partner with United Way of the Lakeshore and DTE Energy to bring this unique and health oriented event to our lakeshore.
For additional information on the value of being a Premier Sponsor and how to be involved, please contact Laura Nugent at laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
For more details, visit: www.ridemi.org. |
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK
SOCIAL EVENT AT
HAMPTON GREEN FARM
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
5440 East Farr Road, Fruitport
* DINNER * BARN TOUR * DRESSAGE SHOW *
Bring your friends and family!
Cost of admission: non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army food pantry or baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.) for the Catholic Charities baby pantry. Please bring with you on July 24 or drop off at United Way any time prior to the event. Please RSVP to stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org by Friday, July 20th. |
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CALLING UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS!
Summer is here and that means parade season! If you and your family are interested in showing your support for United Way by walking in a parade with us, please call our office at 877-722-3134.
Wednesday, July 4: White Lake Area 4th of July parade. LIne-up at 9 a.m. behind Whitehall City Hall. Parade starts at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 21: National Baby Food Festival Grand Parade, Fremont at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 9: City of North Muskegon Northside Family Fun Fest parade, line up at 6:30 p.m., parade starts at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25: Roosevelt Park Day parade, line up at 9 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m.
Monday, September 5: West Michigan United Labor Day parade, downtown Muskegon, 11 a.m.
Muskegon Heights parade 2012.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Friday, June 22: Love INC is celebrating 30 years of ministry in Muskegon County. Join them from 2 to 6 p.m. at 2735 East Apple Avenue for food, fun, and fellowship.
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EYE EXAMS FOR
LOW INCOME FAMILIES
IN MUSKEGON
Call the Muskegon County Lions Health Line at (231) 744-8924, with contact information to receive a return call and an explanation of how to proceed. The Lions are collaborating with an optometrist in Muskegon who is providing exams and glasses at a discount. There are funds with the Muskegon Community Foundation to help offset the costs.
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Oceana Hispanic Center is hosting an 8-week Spanish class at a discounted rate of $40 per student. This class will start in late June. One class per week, 1.5 hours. Please call today to register! (231) 873-5900 or connect@oceanahispaniccenter.org.
Pentwater Junior Women's Club Food Truck: Third Tuesday of every month, June 19 at 11am at the Pentwater Fire Barn.
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Volunteer Center of West Michigan is seeking adult volunteers willing to serve as team leaders for the summer Youth Volunteer Corps program. YVC engages youth in service learning activities, such as working with special needs children at day camp, painting murals, engaging with the elderly and other projects. Projects are flexible and people can give a day, a couple of days, or one week. For more information, contact Volunteer Center of West Michigan at 231-722-6600.
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help out during Muskegon Bike Time - July 20 and 21, 2012. People are needed to help wristband, check IDs and serve beverages at the concert. Funds raised will go directly to the Muskegon chapter of the Red Cross to help people in Muskegon County. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Red Cross at (231) 726-3555 and ask for Jennifer, Cozette, Penny or Mary.
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ONE TEXT MESSAGE CAN SAVE YOU UP TO 75% ON YOUR MEDICINE!
Now, you can just text the word "family" to 700700 to save up to 75% on the cost of your prescription medicine. When you get a free FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card sent to your cell phone by text, just show the text to your pharmacist. They will automatically apply the discount to the cost of your medicine. And you can help everyone you know by forwarding on the information.
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