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United Way of the Lakeshore
2012 CAMPAIGN FINALE
Wednesday, December 5th
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Save the date!
More information coming soon!
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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
RUSS' RESTAURANT
(Henry Street Location)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
25% of the day's sales are donated to United Way.
COUPON REQUIRED - available on our
Upcoming hosts: November 14 CF Prime,
November 27 Russ' North Muskegon
Questions to Lynn at 877-722-3134 or
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WHO WILL WIN THE HARLEY?
It could be you!!!
Pictured above is Kim Mulder from ServPro. Will she win the bike? It's 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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Facebook for daily
updates, information
and pictures!
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Friday, October 26, 2012: Trinkets and Treasures indoor yard sale and baked good goods sale from 9am to 5pm at the West Village Plaza located at 2544 Henry Street. The proceeds will benefit Father Jack Foundation, Love, INC., New Direction Ministry, and Muskegon Community Health Project - Diabetes, as they continue to support "our" community. For more information about the event please contact Pam VanderWalle at 231-744-5095 or Judy Filiault at 616-846-5110.
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 10: Volunteer Center of West Michigan Family Volunteer Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit free health information booths. Learn about National Service in our community. Please call (231) 722-6600 or visit www.volunteercenterwm.com for event questions.
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.
If you have an event you would
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READY NOW!
HOT JOBS
Complete a series of employer-facilitated workshops on October 25th and gain free admittance to the Ready Now! Job Fair on October 30th. During the job fair you will be interviewed by at least two employers in the retail or restaurant industries.
For more information, please visit www.miworksmo.org or call (231) 760-1971.
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OWN YOUR OWN HOME
FOR JUST $500/MONTH
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity is seeking qualified families for new and refurbished homes which will be available in the Muskegon and White Lake areas in 2013.
Through the Habitat program low-income families who don't qualify for conventional mortgages are able to purchase homes "at cost" with a 20-25 year interest free mortgage. Even if you have never considered Habitat before, you should apply if you (1) have a low but steady income; (2) are ready for the blessings and responsibilities of homeownership; (3) have a proven track record of paying your bills; and (4) are willing to work 400 hours on the construction of your house and Habitat projects.
If this sounds like your family,
fill out a pre-qualification form today! It is the first step in the Habitat application process and and could lead to a home of your own!
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity
280 Ottawa Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
231-727-6020
www.muskegonhabitat.org
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CAN YOU HELP
TOYS FOR TOTS?
Toys for Tots is in need of a storage facility. The organization needs at least 3,500 square feet, preferably with access to a bathroom. No heat is needed, but it needs to have lights and be secure. Toys for Tots needs to vacate its current storage building in the spring. If you have a building in mind, please contact Margaret Jandt, coordinator, Muskegon Toys for Tots, at (231)744-9423. |
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