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Turkey Trail 5K Run at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

Turkey Trail 5K Run at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

This year will signify a change in the Annual Turkey Day Event at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park and the Gillette Nature Association on Lake Michigan.

A Turkey Trail 5K Run has been added and the challenging 5K run through the sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, November 3rd. To pre-register, go to www.gillettenature.org or www.goracego.com  Early registration fees are $25 but fees paid November 1st through 3rd will be $30. You may register at Gillette Visitor Center November 1st – 3rd from 10am -3pm or on race day at the day beach bathhouse starting at 7:30am.

Prizes will be given for 1st-3rd place in 14 age groups, including one for best-dressed turkeyJ

Even children will have a chance to run in the 1-Mile Little Turkey Trot at 10:30am.

Four state summit to be held to create Lake Michigan Trail

Four state summit to be held to create Lake Michigan Trail

Kayakers, cyclists and regional planners will gather in Saugatuck, Mi. on November 8 - 9, for the Lake Michigan Trail Conference to formalize the development of a "multi-modal" kayak, biking/hiking and motor trail around the entire shoreline of Lake Michigan.
 
According to Dr. Dave Lemberg, Associate Professor, Department of Geography at Western Michigan University and Conference Coordinator, "The objective of this conference will be to establish a long distance recreational trail, similar in scope to the Appalachian Trail, but one that highlights the vast natural beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the many historic, recreational and cultural offerings along its 1,640 mile long coast line". He added, "Our goal is to work with conference participants from the four states to connect the efforts in each state and create a unified vision for this world class multi-modal trail."
 

Muskegon County Calendar of Events 10/22/12-10/29/12

10/23/2012 – 10/24/12 Menopause the Musical
 
The off - Broadway sensation comes to Muskegon! Menopause the Musical…A hilarious celebration of women and the change! (Men love it too) Happening October 23 - 24 at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. This is thought to be the #1 Girls Night Out! The book and lyrics are by Jeanie Linders. www.frauenthal.org  

10/23/2012 - Fantastic Felted Flowers
 

Oat Bran Boys to perform at 11th annual Mona Shores Fiddle Fest

Oat Bran Boys to perform at 11th annual Mona Shores Fiddle Fest

The Mona Shores Fiddlers (MSF) present a night of rich Bluegrass and Celtic music featuring The Oat Bran Boys on Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mona Shores High School Performing Arts Center, 1121 Seminole. 

MSF along with the middle school fiddles will open the first half of the performance followed by The Oat Bran Boys in the evening’s second set. Together, these three groups will bring family-friendly, high energy performances complete with stirring harmonies.

Tech Center event to feature video games, t-shirts, music & dunk tank

The Muskegon Area Career Tech Center (MACTC) will host an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Visitors will view and participate in hands-on demonstrations for each of the 18 programs offered. Activities include demos of student-made video games by Internet, Network & Security Technologies students, t-shirt and tote bag printing by Graphic Production Technologies students, and handcuffing exhibitions by Criminal Justice students. Attendees will help judge a pumpkin-carving contest hosted by Catering & Culinary Management students, enjoy live music, a dunk tank, and silent auction.

Off campus classes such as Cosmetology, Construction Trades, Graphic Production Technologies, and Visual Communications will all be represented on the main campus as well. Guests interested in seeing the progress at this year’s Construction Trades home may travel a mile and a half away to 2520 Chestnut Trail. Instructors will be at the home.

Halloween 2012: 6pm to 8pm

Halloween 2012: 6pm to 8pm

From: http://www.muskegon-mi.gov

The City of Muskegon will set the date of October 31st, 2012 (Wednesday) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm; for those citizens who participate in the Halloween ritual of “treating” in the community.

Please be advised that the Muskegon Police Department will issue a “Nixle Advisory” message that outlines additional information, and safety tips.

Have a fun, enjoyable Halloween, Citizens & Police partner for a safe community!

Fire Prevention Week Open House

Fire Prevention Week Open House

Tuesday, October 9 from 6-8pm the Muskegon Fire Department invites you & your family to the Muskegon Central Fire Station located at 770 Terrace Street for this Open House! Get a glimpse in the daily life of a firefighter, along with tours of the Central Fire Station, Fire Department & the Fire Prevention Theatre.  Not to mention treats and lots of fun!

Go to www.muskegon-mi.gov for more information.