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Thursday, September 6
CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
Join United Way volunteers as we kick off the 2012 campaign from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at DTE Energy, 2359 Olthoff Drive, Muskegon. This is a family event. Food and refreshments will be  provided.
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United Way Restaurant Day
CHILI'S
Wednesday, September 5, 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
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,
Dockers Fish House & Lounge
and the Brownstone Restaurant.
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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Thursday, September 6
RIDE UNITED
100 & 50 mile bike ride to benefit United Way
Ride United is a fundraising and awareness event to support work in strengthening communities. This event benefits United Way of the Lakeshore in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. Registration fee is $75 per rider and each rider then collects pledges. Register by August 17 to receive a Ride United jersey. Please visit www.ridemi.org and click the register tab to download the registration form and a pledge form.
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.
50 Mile Route: Riders willing to participate in the 50 mile tour start at the DTE Energy building at approximately 12 noon. Riders will follow the Musketawa Trail to Marne, looping back and ending in unison with the 100 mile riders at the DTE Energy Building.
Contact Laura Nugent at laura@unitedwaylakeshore.org for more information. For more details, visit: www.ridemi.org.
SPONSORS: DTE Energy, Meijer, Priority Health,
Fifth Third Bank, and Cinema Carousel.
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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 sweepstakes, 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 sweepstakes made possible by Cannon Muskegon Corporation, Nowak Machined Products, Webb Chemical Service Corp., Manpower, Consumers Energy, Jackson-Merkey Contractors, Great Lakes Dock & Materials, and Hot Rod Harley-Davidson. If you have any questions regarding this sweepstakes please contact Nancy Robbins at nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
Brookhaven is off to a great start with their Pacesetter campaign! Pictured is Marty Rosenfeld and Dawn Cato from Brookhaven. Who will win the bike? It may be you!
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On Monday, July 2nd, the Michigan Association of United Ways received notice from the Michigan Department of Transportation that the U.S. Department of Transportation had awarded $1.5 million to bring together Michigan 2-1-1's eight regional call centers to create a statewide "One Call-One Click" service for veterans and their families. The funds will help address health and human services, transportation, and employment needs through a system-wide database, website, and call routing capability. Program planning will commence this August.
The Michigan Public Service Commission recently approved the application for both Emmet and Charlevoix  counties to move forward with plans to offer direct 2-1-1 services to an additional 58,643 Michiganians. 2-1-1 call, data base, and website services will be managed by the Call 2-1-1 center out of Muskegon. As a result of this action, Michigan 2-1-1 is now available to 95% of the state's population. Congratulations to both county and call center leadership.
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EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR TRAINING
Employee Campaign Coordinator Training at United Way on September 13 from
8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
31 East Clay Avenue,
downtown Muskegon
Please RSVP with nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org
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EVENT CALENDAR
Monday, September 3: United Labor Day parade in downtown Muskegon on Clay Avenue, to Western Avenue and ends at Heritage Landing. Parade starts at 11 a.m.
Monday, September 3: Muskegon's 5th Annual Labor Day Community Walk will take place at Fisherman's Landing. Walkers are asked to register at the pavilion at 8:30 a.m. with the 4 mile walk beginning at 9 a.m. If you have questions please call (231) 724-6705. After the walk stay downtown to watch the 2012 West Michigan United Labor Day Parade that starts at 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 6: RIDE UNITED and the 2012 Muskegon Campaign Kick-Off event. See story on left for more details.
Thursday, September 6 to Saturday, September 7: Mum Flower Sale to Benefit AgeWell Services/Meals on Wheels at Tanglewood Park (560 Seminole Road, Muskegon). The cash and carry sale will feature mums in a variety of colors in 6" pots for $5; 8" pots for $8; and 10" pots for $15; and 10" pots with basket for $17. Please contact Stacie Stevens for more information (231) 733-8636.
Saturday, September 8: Health Fair 2012 at West Michigan Worship Center, 1430 Hendrick Road, Muskegon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health information, screenings, and much more the entire family. For more information please call (231) 728-5490.
Wednesday, September 19: End of Summer Party - Hampton Style! Fundraiser to support Meals on Wheels of Muskegon, Ottawa, and Oceana Counties. Enjoy tours, dressage horse show, silent auction, cocktails, delicious cuisine, music and more! Tickets are $25 per person. Please call (231) 733-8636 for more information.
Thursday, September 20: Grape Escape at the Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor at 6 p.m. Sample Michigan wines and microbrews crafted in Michigan. There will also be delicious food from hometown restaurants and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event will help support the work of Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity and help fund local Rotary projects.
Thursday, September 20: If you are a parent of a child or student with an intellectual or developmental disability and want to learn how you can help them to think about their future, then register for this FREE workshop that will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Arc Muskegon (1145 E. Wesley Avenue). Register with mrosema@arcmuskegon.org.
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Join the thousands of people caring for our Great Lakes during the Alliance's September Adopt-a-Beach™ Event, part of the International Coastal Cleanup. The event is scheduled for September 15, dates and times may vary. Volunteers who participate in the event not only remove debris, they also record their findings. Last year in Michigan, 1,840 volunteers removed 4,600 pounds of trash from 98 sites.
Here are two ways you can participate:
Volunteer: There are many designated locations that welcome volunteers. Volunteers will receive instructions and supplies to participate when they arrive at the event. To register visit greatlakesadopt.org.
Become a team leader: Team leaders recruit and organize volunteers to carry out the event. The Alliance will provide you with step-by-step instructions and supplies including marketing materials, gloves, data collection cards, pencils and trash bags. After the event, team leaders enter their results into the online system. If interested contact: Nicole Kirksey.
For more information contact:
Nicole Kirksey
Adopt-a-Beach™ Assistant
Alliance for the Great Lakes
(616) 850-0745 x13
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Learn how to protect your employees and facility. The American Red Cross has compiled a package of resources and simple, affordable solutions into 1/2 day seminar that will help you build a safer workplace. Learn more about preparing for disasters, automated external defibrillators, as well as the latest in health and safety training programs. This seminar is ideal for facility managers, safety and human resource professionals, and other individuals tasked with managing safety and emergency preparedness plans. September 27 - Grand Rapids; October 18 - Muskegon; November 8 - Kalamazoo. Free continental breakfast provided. Pre-registration required. Maximum 2 people per organization. Reserve your space by contacting kathryn.danaher@redcross.org.
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