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MORE DAYS OF CARING!
An Oceana County Day of Caring record of just over 60 volunteers came together to help renovate 11 Washington Street in Hart. This building is the home of The Bread of Life Food Pantry that currently serves Oceana County. Also located in this building are 8+ vacant offices that will hopefully be filled in the future by non-profit agencies to create an outreach center for Oceana County. Volunteers cleaned and painted 14 rooms, steam cleaned carpets, cleaned the food pantry, moved and organized items and prepared flower beds ready for planting in the spring. The project inspired a few volunteers to commit to returning to the space to help with future renovation projects!
The 2012 Newaygo County Day of Caring volunteers built 100 picnic tables for area public parks for children and families to enjoy. More than 170 volunteers cooked, built, transported or spent countless hours preparing the building materials to make this day a success. Thank you!!
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MONA LAKE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ...
Do you like the music of the Beach Boys? Does it bring back good memories? "A 50th Anniversary Tribute to the music of the Beach Boys" will take place at the Frauenthal Theater on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Frauenthal box office as well as online at www.StarTickets.com.
The group performing is North America's leading Beach Boys tribute group, The Beach Bums, plus a very special guest appearance by Jake Slater, Michigan's foremost Elvis tribute artist. Procceds will benefit United Way of the Lakeshore's Human Service Center in downtown Muskegon. A Mona Lake Productions Concert, Bob Scolnik, Presenter.
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United Way Restaurant Day
VERDONI'S ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
Wednesday, October 17, 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
November 14: CF Prime
Thank you to these restaurants
who have hosted a 2012 Restaurant Day:
Cherokee Restaurant, Hearthstone,
Dockers Fish House & Lounge,
the Brownstone Restaurant, Chili's, Carmen's Cafe,
and Pints & Quarts.
Questions to Lynn at 877-722-3134 or
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VITA VOLUNTEERS
CHANGE LIVES!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax help to low to moderate income people to help them claim all of the tax credits they earned. VITA is recruiting volunteers now for the upcoming tax season. More than 15 sites will be in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties.
Last tax season, the program provided free tax preparation services to over 1,400 clients saving them over $300,000 in fees and returning $1.5 million in refunds.
No experience or math or account background required. Free IFS online training can be completed at your own pace. Other volunteer positions needed. Sign up today at abc-wm.volunteerhub.com or call (231) 722-7871 ext. 246 for more information.
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WHO WILL WIN THE HARLEY?
It could be you!!!
Pictured above are Mary Beth and Donielle from Nowak Machined Products. Will one of them win the bike? It is not too late to increase your United Way pledge by $50 or more, or become a first time giver of $50 or more to be eligible!
United Way of the Lakeshore has a new 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 is 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.
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Find United Way on
Facebook for daily
updates, information
and pictures!
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EVENT CALENDAR
Saturday, October 13: FREE SHREDDING day at Babbitt's Sports Center, 3712 Airline Road, Muskegon, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 13: Medication collection at the Norton Shores Fire Department Station #3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off your unused or expired medications for proper disposal. Visit www.mamdp.com for more information.
Monday, October 15: Nuture your kids' imaginations with make-believe and stories at the Norton Shores Library (705 Seminole Road, Muskegon) at 6 p.m.. Barbara Saunders of Pentwater Storybook Village will engage those attending in story-time as well as providing tips for making reading a fun, valuable experience. Bring the kids in their Halloween best, enjoy some pizza and maybe even meet some new friends.
Tuesday, October 16: FOOD MOB at Tanglewood Park. Drop off your non-perishable food items and enter to win a Kindle Fire. Food donations will go to AgeWell Services for distribution to seniors in our community.
Thursday, October 18: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore Muskegon Open House from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (4265 Grand Haven Road, Suite 201). Call today to set up your interview during this event. Walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, October 20: Muskegon County employees bowling event at Sherman Bowling Center, 7 p.m. Teams of 4 people, $10 entry fee per person (includes 3 games and shoes). You do not have to be a county employee to participate. Contact Pam Homan at 798-4596 or homanpa@co.muskegon.mi.us to sign up.
Saturday, November 3: The Gillette Nature Association is hosting a 5K Turkey Trail Run at Hoffmaster State Park at 9 a.m. This will be a challenging trail run through the back dunes of Lake Michigan. There will be events for kids and a food drive for the Salvation Army pantry. Register online at www.goracego.com.
Saturday, November 3: 9th Annual African American Community Health Conference - Beating Diabetes. Muskegon Heights High School from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Marcus Dupree, former NFL running back is the keynote speaker. For more information please email rankiner@mchp.org.
Wednesday, December 5: Muskegon Campaign Finale at the Muskegon Harbor Holiday Inn from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. More information coming soon!!
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Michigan Primary Care Association AmeriCorps program is looking for team players who will commit one year of national service to serve Michigan residents statewide. There is an open position serving at the Muskegon Community Health Project. AmeriCorps members provide patient and community health navigation services under the direction of the local site supervisor. The program provides a $12,200 living allowance, a $5,550 education award, health and child care benefits, travel opportunities, and an opportunity for professional development.
If you are interested, please complete the online application at www.americorps.gov and email your resume to Lynda Balkema at balkemal@mchp.org. Deadline is October 19.
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Webster House Youth Services is hiring mentors to support youth and families. Requirements include a high school diploma and two years experience working with families and children. To learn more, complete an application at www.everywomansplace.org or visit the office at 175 West Apple Avenue, Muskegon.
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWOWRK
24 members of the Women's Leadership Network met at United Way last month to decorate lunch bags to be used by the Kids' Food Basket program which sends a "sack supper" home with Muskegon Heights students who might otherwise go without . In November, WLN will help pack the sack suppers.
KFB is always looking for volunteers to help make sandwiches and pack the bags. To make arrangements for your family or group to help, contact Cozette at Cozy@kidsfoodbasket.org.
If you are interested in the Women's Leadership Network, please contact Claudia Bryant at claudia@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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WHITE LAKE AREA NEWS
The White Lake Giving Tree is now beginning for the 2012 holiday season. This is a community-wide project which provides food and gift boxes at Christmas to families in financial need who live in the Whitehall and Montague school districts.
Last year 373 families received assistance, with 759 children and 1,534 people in total. Each child up to age 18 receives a clothing gift and a toy or personal gift. Each family receives a food box, a Christmas meal and a gift.
If you are interested in donating or adopting a family, please contact Sue Conroy, Giving Tree coordinator at (231) 861-5068. |
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