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19th ANNUAL DAY OF CARING
Friday, September 7, 2012
Join United Way and hundreds of community volunteers as we kick off the 2012 campaign, rain or shine, with our annual Day of Caring! Community renovation projects include Wesley Park in Muskegon Township and Rotary Park next to Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon.
2012 Day of Caring Chairs (L-R): Chris Hall,
Nancy Kohley, and Tom Polanyi.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m., pancake breakfast provided by the Muskegon Lions Club, served at Wesley Park.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m., registration at each site.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Day of Caring projects.
Noon, free lunch provided by Plumb's at both sites.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., complete Day of Caring projects.
Registration forms are available online now at
2012 Day of Caring sponsors include Alcoa, Plumb's, Muskegon
Lions Club, Muskegon Chronicle, and the City of Muskegon.
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RIDE UNITED - RIDERS WANTED!
50 & 100 mile bike ride to benefit United Way,
sponsored by DTE Energy, Meijer & Priority Health
An opportunity to challenge yourself and support your community on Thursday, September 6. This event benefits United Way of the Lakeshore in Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties.
 50 Mile Route: Riders willing to participate in the 50 mile tour start at the DTE Energy building located at 2359 Olthoff Drive, Muskegon. Riders will follow the Musketawa Trail to Marne, looping back and ending in unison with the 100 mile riders at the DTE Energy Building. Starting time estimated to be 12/12:30 p.m.
100 Mile Route: Start at the Hart-Montague Trail in Hart and end at the DTE Energy building located at 2359 Olthoff Drive, Muskegon. Starting time is 8 a.m.
Ride United has a Facebook page. Please log onto your FB account, and click the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ride-United/249047015201876. You will be guided to a FB business page for Ride United - please LIKE our page!
Contact Laura Nugent at laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org for more information. For more details, visit: www.ridemi.org.
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UW RESTAURANT DAY
Dockers Fish House & Lounge
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
10% of the day's sales are donated to United Way.
This is a great way to support United Way
AND a local business.
2012 Restaurant Day Information
August 22: The Brownstone Restaurant
September 5: Chili's
September 19: Carmen's Cafe
October 3: Pints & Quarts
October 17: Verdonis Italian Restaurant
October 31: Open
November 14: CF Prime
Thank you to these restaurants
who have hosted a 2012 Restaurant Day:
Cherokee Restaurant
Hearthstone
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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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 Wednesday, November 21, 2012. The winner will be announced on December 5 during the Muskegon campaign finale.
This raffle made possible by Cannon Muskegon Corporation, Nowak Machined Products, Webb Chemical Service Corp., 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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Employee Campaign Coordinator Training at United Way on Thursday, August 16 and September 13
from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
All meetings will be held at United Way of the Lakeshore,
31 East Clay Avenue, downtown Muskegon.
Please RSVP with nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org
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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 HOW I LIVE UNITED ...
...by providing energy,
support and commitment
to our community.
~Steve Westphal
United Way Board Member
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EVENT CALENDAR
Tuesday, August 7: CarFit is designed to assist senior drivers in adapting themselves and their vehicles in a way that maximizes their control of the vehicle as well as offering the most protection in the event of a crash. You are eligible to participate if you are a licensed driver age 65 and older that owns a registered vehicle. Appointments are necessary and are limited so please call 1-877-926-8300 by August 3 to reserve your spot.
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 18: Inaugural Cannon-Muskegon & United Way Golf Outing at Chase Hammond Golf Club. 1 p.m. check-in, 2 p.m. shot-gun start. 18 holes of golf with cart, 4 person scramble, open to everyone, dinner included, free soft drinks and water, cash bar, $60 per person or $240 per team. Payment and registration due by Friday, August 10. Please contact Pat or Kim at Cannon-Muskegon.
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.
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LIVE UNITED!!
Pictured here are UW staff member Stephanie Ladegast and her
children - Hunter, Sammie, & Tristan,
family friend Madison, and Fremont
Chief of Police Randy Wright who participated in the 2012 Gerber Products Company Grand Parade on July 21.
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VOLUNTEER!!!
Michigan Irish Music Festival is seeking a crew of 4-6 people to serve as Powder Room Technicians during the 2012 event, which is September 14-16. These volunteers refill paper towels, wipe down sinks, clean mirrors and restock supplies. Volunteers would take a 3-hour shift and would have plenty of time to watch music.
For more information, go to www.michiganirish.org/volunteer.
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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.
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.
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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.
If you are interested in volunteering at one of these sites, please contact Diana Stubbs at Mission for Area People at (231) 733-9672.
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OCEANA COUNTY
Oceana County Food Truck on August 21 at 11 a.m. at the Pentwater Fire Barn.
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK
WLN members shared an evening with friends and family at Hampton Green Farm. This was one of two social events to be held this year. Dinner, a dressage show and a tour of the barns was enjoyed by everyone. The Salvation Army and Catholic Charities received donations for their pantries.
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