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LIVE UNITED
Pictured here are Amanda Auw, Pat Ebenstein, Kelsi Auw and Orrie Ebenstein at the White Cloud Homecoming Parade on June 16. |
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UNITED WAY RESTAURANT
DAYS ARE BACK !
United Way is pleased to announce our first restaurant day to
kick off the 2012 campaign!
Cherokee Restaurant
1971 West Sherman (at McCracken)
Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
www.cherokeerestaurant.com
This is a great way to support United Way
AND a local business.
If you know of a restaurant that would like to host
a United Way Restaurant Day, please contact
Lynn Keech at 877-722-3134 or
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The 2012 United Way Campaign is getting under way! Training dates are as follows:
Wednesday, July 18: Pacesetter training from 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31: Loaned Executive training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 9: Employee Campaign Coordinator training from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
All meetings will be held at United Way of the Lakeshore,
31 East Clay Avenue, downtown Muskegon.
We are still looking for a few more Loaned Executives; for more information please contact Nancy Robbins 877-722-3134 or nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org. This is a great opportunity to serve the community! |
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GIVE & RIDE! WIN A 2013
HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL!
United Way of the Lakeshore announces a special thank you sweepstakes for the 2012 campaign. Any new gift of $50 or more, or any gift that has been increased from the previous year by $50,  automatically qualifies you to be entered in the drawing for a 2013 Harley Davidson softail motorcycle! In order to be included in this raffle, your pledge form or completed entry form must be received at the United Way office by 5 p.m. on November 16, 2012. The winner will be announced on November 20 at the Muskegon campaign finale.
This raffle made possible by Cannon Muskegon Corporation, Nowak Machined Products, Webb Chemical Service Corp., Michigan Steel, Manpower, Consumers Energy,
Jackson-Merkey Contractors, Great Lakes Dock & Materials, Hot Rod Harley-Davidson, and United Way of the Lakeshore.
If you have any questions regarding this sweepstakes please contact Nancy Robbins at nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.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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LAKESHORE BACKPACKS
FOR KIDS
Get your FREE back-to-school backpack filled with school supplies! There will be food, fun, and hair cuts (activities may vary at each site). Parents must be with children and present their ID.
Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Holton United Methodist Church, 9530 Holton Duck Lake Road, Holton.
 Wednesday, August 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Gateway Church, 1641 Pontaluna, Spring Lake.
Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Samuel Lutheran Church, 540 Houston Avenue, Muskegon.
Thursday, August 23 from 5 to 7 p.m., Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears, Whitehall.
Thursday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Mission for Area People, 2500 Jefferson, Muskegon Heights.
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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.
Thank you DTE Energy and Meijer for sponsoring this event.
Contact Laura Nugent at laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org for more information. For more details, visit: www.ridemi.org. |
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2012 DAY OF CARING
SITES ANNOUNCED
The 19th Annual Day of Caring will take place on Friday, September 7, at Wesley Park on Marquette Avenue in Muskegon Township, and Rotary Park, located between the Muskegon YMCA and Heritage Landing.
Volunteer sign-ups will begin soon; stay tuned for more information!
2012 Day of Caring Chairs (L-R):
Chris Hall, Nancy Kohley,
and Tom Polanyi.
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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 contact stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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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SURVEY
The Office of Services to the Aging is conducting a Michigan Aging and Disability Needs Assessment for Michigan adults over the age of 50 or adults over the age of 18 with a disability to fill out an online needs assessment survey. The information will be used to plan services for the future. The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. The survey includes questions about health care, housing, long term services and supports, transportation, community engagement, social support and legal services. To take the survey before July 31, 2012, visit www.needsmichigan.com.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Saturday, July 7: Harbor Hospice Chronicle Regatta at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. Race starts at 1 p.m., public welcome, silent auction. Picnic from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Harbor Hospice. Call (231) 755-1414 for more information.
Friday, July 27: Positive Solutions for Stress and Trauma at Orchard View High School, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15 per person. Register online www.childabusecouncil.org or call (231) 728-6410.
Saturday, August 11: The Father Jack Foundation presents A BOOT SCOOTIN' DINNER DANCE at Hampton Green Farm, 5440 E. Farr Rd, Fruitport. Social hour and tours at 5:30 p.m., dinner and horse show at 6:30 p.m., dancing and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Father Jack Foundation's outreach to help those in need. Tickets are $35, please contact Mary Jeanne at (231) 755-6670 or mjsilvis1@yahoo.com for more information.
Saturday, August 25: Human Race, a 5K timed run and walk sponsored by Volunteer Center of West Michigan. Race begins at 8 a.m., register online at www.volunteercenterwm.com or call (231) 722-6600.
Saturday, October 13: American Cancer Society presents BARK FOR LIFE - A Canine Event to Fight Cancer at the Dog Star Ranch, 4200 Whitehall Rd., at 11 a.m. Join your friends, family, and neighbors to take a BITE out of cancer. For more information please contact Teresa McDaniel at tab2610@aol.com or Lauren LaTarte at lauren.latarte@cancer.org.
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Pentwater Junior Women's Club Food Truck: Third Tuesday of every month at 11am at the Pentwater Fire Barn.
Pentwater Homecoming Parade scheduled for Saturday, August 11 volunteers needed to walk in the parade to show support for United Way. If you are interested, please contact laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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By taking an active role in the progress of my community.
~John Buckley
United Way Board Member
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