Events

Canoeing in Michigan

Submitted by Jon Mills, Lakeshore Reporter

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014, 7:54am

10/14/2014 - Doc Fletcher: Canoeing in Michigan

‎Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00pm, join Hackley Public Library as PBS-featured author and life-long Michigan resident, Doc Fletcher, presents his hour-long 2014 canoeing and kayaking program, "Canoeing in Michigan". There'll be a free drawing held and one person will win a gift certificate good for a free canoe or kayak day trip. For those interested, Doc will sign and sell copies of his many published books on canoeing and kayaking in Michigan and Wisconsin. www.hackleylibrary.org

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Submitted by Pam Mettler, Writer, Book Reviewer and Marketing Consultant

Thursday, October 9th, 2014, 9:19pm

GRAND HAVEN, Mich., OCT. 10, 2014―Over 1,000 arts and crafts items from among 50 vendors will be featured for the general public and Christmas shoppers during the St. Patrick―St. Anthony Parish Juried Arts & Crafts Show. The event will be held Friday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parish Family Center.

St. Patrick―St. Anthony Parish is located at 920 Fulton Street, directly off Highway 31 in Grand Haven. Anyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge for admission.

The parish’s “MOM’s Group” will put on a festive luncheon both days, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees may choose from among a display of hearty soups, salads, quiche and desserts available.

“We are encouraging anyone to come and make it a ladies day outing, as this event coincides with the opening day of deer-hunting season,” said Ellen Valdez, St.

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Submitted by Pam Mettler, Writer, Book Reviewer and Marketing Consultant

Wednesday, September 17th, 2014, 9:46pm

St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish to Dedicate Hand-Crafted Peace Pole

GRAND HAVEN, MICH., SEPT. 18, 2014―In observance of United Nations’ “International Day of Peace” worldwide, the general public is invited to a local observance at St. Patrick―St. Anthony Parish to join in the dedication of a hand-crafted Peace Pole on Sunday, September 21st at 4 p.m. on the outdoor south side of the church, at 920 Fulton Avenue in Grand Haven.

“Pope Francis has asked all people to observe the upcoming International Day of Peace no matter whether they attend church or not and we welcome anyone who is interested to join us as we dedicate this long-lasting monument to peace,” said Sally Moser, an International Day of Peace event organizer with St. Patrick-St.

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Submitted by Jon Mills, Lakeshore Reporter

Monday, September 15th, 2014, 2:26pm

Fatal Crossing: Quest for Answers @ SLDL

On June 23, 1950, Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, a DC-4 with 58 people on board, disappeared over Lake Michigan. Over half a century later nationally acclaimed author and shipwreck explorer Clive Cussler teamed up with Valerie van Heest of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association to attempt to find the submerged plane wreckage. Join Valerie van Heest, award winning author and member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, at Spring Lake District Library on Thurs., Sept. 25, at 7:00 p.m. to learn what was discovered.

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Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook

Monday, September 15th, 2014, 8:38am

Generation Care is partnering with Hauenstein Center in presenting "Pedaling for Parkinson's on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon.

Registration is at 12 Noon and the ride begins at 1:00pm. A vendor fair will be on hand also. The organization is asking for a $20 minimum donation. Donations will support the Hauenstein Center in Grand Rapids and Parkinson's research on the benefits of high speed pedaling.

Join us in funding research to cure Parkinson's disease. Experience the physical benefits of pedaling along a non-competitive group bike ride along the beautiful trail along Muskegon Lake.

For more information or to register on line visit www.generationcare.org

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WMU-Cooley Professor & Retired Brigadier Gen. McDaniel Participates in W. Mich. Day of Remembrance

Submitted by Tyler Lecceadone on Friday, September 12th, 1:30 pm

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR AND RETIRED BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL C.H. McDANIEL

PARTICIPATES IN WEST MICHIGAN DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – To honor all those who sacrificed their lives during the terrorist events of September 11, 2001, the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum hosted the 13th annual Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2014. WMU-Cooley Law School Professor and retired Brigadier General Michael C.H.

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Submitted by Jon Mills, Lakeshore Reporter

Friday, September 12th, 2014, 7:26am

Live Jazz Highlights 2014 Founder’s Day Celebration Sept. 18

A much-anticipated autumn tradition returns on Thursday, Sept. 18, when the best local jazz musicians unite for a live performance as the Muskegon All-Star Review during the Muskegon Community College 2014 Founder’s Day celebration at The Lake House.

Tickets are only $19.26 and include hors d’ oeuvres with all profits support the study of arts and humanities at MCC. The event, which runs from 6-8:30 p.m., includes a silent auction and a cash bar. Founder’s Day commemorates the founding of the college in 1926. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.muskegoncc.edu/founders.

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