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USS Silversides Museum presents Great Lakes Film Series in July

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook
Wednesday, July 1st, 2015, 1:07pm
USS Silversides Museum presents Great Lakes Film Series in July

USS Silversides Museum in Muskegon, Michigan will be presenting a series of films titled, Great Lakes Film Series: Storms, Shipwrecks, Rescues and History.

This series of four films will be presented on Wednesdays in July at 11:00am and then again at 2:30pm, beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2015, with Ric Mixter as creator and producer of the series of intriguing Great Lakes documentaries. He produced the outstanding video “Storm.” Below is the schedule for the series:

July 8: Cutter Rescues: Video and interviews of Coast Guard Members and crews rescued during perilous storms.

July 15: Edmund Fitzgerald: History and video of the birth and then the death of this ship on November 10, 2010 on the Great Lakes.

July 22: Bombs Away: A documentary about the closure of Selfridge Air Base and the departure of the bombers is shown and narrated.

July 29: Best of the Depth: Lake Michigan

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Historical Pump House in Holland open for Tours each Month this Summer

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook
Friday, June 12th, 2015, 2:13pm
Historical Pump House in Holland open for Tours each Month this Summer

History buffs will certainly to want to check out the Pump House in Holland, MI. located directly north of the US Coast Guard Station at 2388 Ottawa Beach Rd. The Pump House will be open to the public on the third Thursday of each month from 3 – 5pm beginning June 18. The following dates will be July 16, August 20 and September 17.

Free parking is available in both the Black Lake Boardwalk’s east and west parking lots at 2278 Black Lake Ave. and 2358 Ottawa Beach Rd.

Since the dedication of this building in May was so popular, the Historic Ottawa Beach Society (HOBS) and Ottawa County Parks decided to provide the public with more opportunities to view the interior of the historic Pump House building over the summer.

The art in the building will still be on the walls for guests to enjoy. The SOBS is working to set up a historical storyteller for the July through September dates.

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2nd Annual Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Benefit Run

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook
Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, 8:40am
2nd Annual Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Benefit Run

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, the VFW Post 4249 of Newaygo will be hosting the Michigan Knights of Columbus 4th Degree District 4, 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Benefit Run.

Runners are asked to meet at 3000 Monroe Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI at 9:00am. Ride to the VFW in Newaygo, leaving at 11:30am.

A $25 donation covers food, fun and a raffle ticket. There will also be music, prizes and refreshments.

You may call David Reese at 616-446-0726 for more information.

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It's Vacation Bible School Time Again

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015, 1:13pm
It's Vacation Bible School Time Again

“Journey off the Map” is the name of the Vacation Bible School session activities this summer at Berrean Church in Muskegon, MI.

Bible School runs July 19 – 23 at the Church, located at 635 Seminole Rd. in Muskegon. Activities include games, crafts, music, snacks, teaching and worship rally.

For additional information, please contact Carolyn Raymond at 231-557-6121 between 6 – 8:30pm.

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May and June coffee hours announced for Rep. Holly Hughes

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015, 10:43am
May and June coffee hours announced for Rep. Holly Hughes

News Release:

State Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague, invites residents of the 91st House District to meet with her during coffee hours for the months of May and June to discuss state and local issues of interest.

District office hours for Rep. Hughes will be Friday, May 22 in Whitehall and Fruitport; Monday, June 1 and Friday, June 19 in Norton Shores; Friday June 5 in Ravenna; and Monday, June 15 in Muskegon.

Additional details regarding Rep. Hughes’s district office hours are as follows:

 

Friday, May 22

10 to 11 a.m.

Gary’s Restaurant

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St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish to Host Summer Celebration May 29

Submitted by Pam Mettler, Writer, Book Reviewer and Marketing Consultant
Thursday, May 14th, 2015, 8:16pm

GRAND HAVEN, Mich., May 14, 2015--When St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish opens its doors to the general public for a special "Summer Celebration" on Friday, May 29, from 6 p.m. to midnight, those in attendance will be welcomed to find their place by the bandshell being brought in for a toe-tapping party in the parking lot, food, drinks, dancing and entertainment.

The event will be held on the parish grounds at 920 Fulton Street in Grand Haven.  Cost of admission is $5 per person.  Hot dogs, brat's, Jet's pizza, pop and water will be available for a minimal fee.  A full cash bar also will be available, serving keg and canned beer, wine and a variety of mixed drinks.

Live music will be provided by performers with the Scottville Clown Band from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Soul'd Out Band, featuring lead singer and parishioner Bubba LeClair, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Memorial Police Service to be held in Muskegon

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook
Monday, May 11th, 2015, 2:45pm
Memorial Police Service to be held in Muskegon

Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 5:30pm, is the scheduled time for the Muskegon Police Officers Memorial Service.

Due to construction at the Hall of Justice, this year’s memorial service will be held at Heritage Landing, at the Paul C. Johnson Pavilion. Enter Heritage Landing off 7th St. and drive left until you reach the parking area.

Everyone is Welcome.

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