Monthly Archives: June 2021

Nominate a Young Leader for Future 15

submitted by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

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2020 Future 15 Recipients

Do you know a young professional that deserves to be recognized for the great work they do? Nominate them for the Future 15!

The Future 15 is an award program recognizing 15 outstanding and upcoming young professionals in the Muskegon Lakeshore region. Those recognized excel both within their place of employment and in the service they provide to the community.

The recipients will be celebrated at the Future 15 event at The Deck on August 12 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM.

View past Future 15 recipients.

Find the nomination form here!

Fruitport Township Board of Trustees Agenda – 06/14/21

AGENDA
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL
5865 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415

JUNE 14, 2021

6:30 P.M. WORK SESSION
7:00 P.M. BOARD MEETING

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
2. Roll call
3. Approval of board minutes: 5/24/21
4. Approve / amend agenda
5. Correspondence / reports
6. Public comments regarding agenda items

7. Unfinished Business
none

8. New Business
none

9. Approval of Bills
10. Reports
11. Public Comments
12. Adjournment

The Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for this meeting to individuals with disabilities by writing or telephoning the following Township Clerk: Andrea Anderson, Fruitport Township Hall, 5865 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415 (231) 865-3151

LAF Community Mosaic Project: Colorful Collaboration for Local Residents

submitted by the West Michigan Tourist Association

Lakeshore Art Festival (LAF) is happy to announce this year’s community art initiative, the LAF Community Mosaic Project! Each year the Lakeshore Art Festival engages the community in a public art project. Guests of the show have participated in the Community Canvas Project, Chalk-The-Walk, The Door Project and many more artful adventures! Each of these interactive art projects were hands-on activities that took place during the Lakeshore Art Festival. This year, the Lakeshore Art Festival would like to continue this tradition with a colorful collaboration for all to enjoy! This all-inclusive art event allows for the community to get involved safely and create a beautiful display of public art!

The LAF Community Mosaic Project is an amazing collaboration of community spirit in partnership with the Muskegon Museum of Art, City Center Art Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Art Cats Gallery, City of Muskegon Farmers Market, Read Muskegon, Muskegon Area Intermedia School District with support from PADNOS, Blended Furniture Market, Consumers Energy, WZZM and YOU!

PADNOS has provided over 1,500 “mini-canvases” which consists of 4×4 pieces of reclaimed wood. The Lakeshore Art Festival invites the community to get their hands on one of the free 4×4 wood tile pieces at one of the participating locations below and get creative! Paint on it, color on it, use markers, embellish it, do whatever you would like to do as long as it does not change the size of the 4×4 square, and it is family-friendly visual that is sturdy for outside display.

The community is then asked to return their 4×4 wood tile masterpiece to the Lakeshore Art Festival on June 26 from 9am-5pm or June 27 from 10am-3pm in Downtown Muskegon, at the roundabout, located at the intersection of 3rd Street and Western Ave. A series of larger boards will be on display, and your 4×4 wood tile will be added to the board to create a large community mosaic!

The 4×4 pieces of wood will be available at the following locations from June 1 – June 24, or while supplies last.
Art Cats Gallery
Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center
Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery
City of Muskegon Farmers Market
Muskegon Museum of Art
Read Muskegon

This project could not have happened without the generous support of community art organizations, local artists, the distribution entities listed above and our sponsors, PADNOS, Blended Furniture Market, Consumers Energy and WZZM.

Learn more about the Lakeshore Art Festival sponsorship or volunteer opportunities at: www.lakeshoreartfestival.org.

Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates: www.facebook.com/LakeshoreArtFestival/.

More about the Lakeshore Art Festival: The annual art festival has brought between 55,000-60,000 guests, 300+ fine art and craft exhibitors, 20 food vendors, children’s activities, street performers and art installations to Downtown Muskegon. The festival ranks as one of the Top 200 Best in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, has been recognized as People’s Choice Award: #1 Art Festival in West Michigan and as one of the Best Art Fairs in America by ArtFairCalendar.com. Since 2014, the Lakeshore Art Festival has brought in over $7.2 million dollars to the Muskegon Lakeshore area and supported a number of local non-profits. If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer or local business sponsor, please contact Carla Flanders at director@lakeshoreartfestival.org or visit lakeshoreartfestival.org for more information.

Riverside BioBlitz in Ottawa County Parks June 12th

submitted by the West Michigan Tourist Association

GRAND HAVEN, MI – On June 12, Ottawa County Parks will be hosting its first-ever BioBlitz at Riverside Park (from pre-dawn to dusk). This event will bring local scientists and conservation organizations together to work with community members to build an awareness of the biodiversity along the Grand River while collecting monitoring data.

What’s a BioBlitz? A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to get a snapshot of an area’s biodiversity. 

What will we be documenting? With your help, we will be documenting a variety of species, including:

  • Birds and mammals
  • Reptiles and amphibians
  • Insects and arachnids
  • Plant species and fungi
  • Fish, mussels, and macroinvertebrates
  • Water quality

No experience is needed!

Hikes & Activities

At the BioBlitz we’ll be offering hikes and activities for adults and older children (ages 10+), as well as for families. In addition to the scheduled activities, there will be exhibits available all day.

RSVPs are not required, but we do ask you check in at the registration table on the day of the event. A map of activities will be provided.

Restoration at Riverside Park

The BioBlitz is the capstone of a larger restoration project that was completed in 2020. Learn more about this project: https://news.miottawa.org/riverside-restoration-update/

Taste of Muskegon Kicks Off This Week

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Muskegon, MI – Taste of Muskegon Tour 2021 begins this Saturday, June 12, the first of two major events Taste is hosting this year. Taste Tour will be a week-long food festival celebrating restaurants and food trucks throughout the county.

Local restaurants will prepare a Taste menu of up to four feature items. You will be able to order a full portion of any featured item or a Taste Flight with sample-size portions of the full Taste menu. The Taste Tour will run June 12-19.

The Taste Tour Map will offer over 30 destinations, including:

  • The 490 Bakery (available at BoomTown Market)
  • 794 Kitchen & Bar
  • Aldea Coffee
  • Bone Ends
  • Capone’s Speakeasy & Pizzeria
  • Corine’s Cakes & Catering
  • Curry Kitchen
  • Drip Drop Drink
  • Frank’s Taco Shack
  • G & L Chilli Dogs
  • The Hideout Bar & Grill
  • Hamburger Mikey
  • Ice Box Brand Ice Cream Bars
  • Lake Dog Coney Island
  • Los Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill
  • Mylan’s Waterfront Grille
  • The Only Cannoli
  • The Pierogi Shack
  • The Pizza Cone Trolley
  • Rad Dads’ Tacos and Tequila Bar
  • Red Rooster Tavern
  • Rolling Stone Pizza
  • Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
  • Savage Hog BBQ
  • Skeetown Tavern
  • Slappy’s Slaw Dogs and Sandwiches
  • Smash Wine Bar & Bistro
  • Soul Filled Eatery
  • Tiki Boiz Island Grindz
  • Village Baker
  • Wonderland Distilling Co.

Taste Tour will also feature a contest to become a food judge at Taste of Muskegon in Hackley Park, September 24 & 25. To enter, you will need to submit a 20-second video or an essay of 50 words or less to Taste of Muskegon using the hashtag #tastemkgjudge on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok. One person will be selected to eat their way through Taste and have their vote count toward selecting a Taste Plate Award winner. The contest will run during Taste Tour, June 12-19. Details are available at tasteofmuskegon.org.

“We always have people asking how to be a Taste judge. We heard them and are opening the door for someone with impeccable taste buds to show us why they deserve to be on the panel. Judging isn’t easy; it is a tremendous amount of food to eat in a weekend,” said Lisa Kraus, Marketing Director of Taste of Muskegon. “With everything starting to open up again, Taste Tour is a great opportunity for everyone to get out and celebrate the culinary excellence of Muskegon County.”

Taste of Muskegon is produced by the Downtown Development Authority. Taste of Muskegon Tour will take place on June 12-19 and Taste of Muskegon will return to Hackley Park September 24-25. To learn more about the restaurants and events at Taste of Muskegon 2021, visit their website at www.tasteofmuskegon.org.

Celebrating New Leadership At United Way of the Lakeshore

Changing of the Guard! United Way of the Lakeshore Welcomes New Board Members!

To be considered for United Way of the Lakeshore board membership, all members should possess wisdom and a commitment to the United Way mission. Directors must exhibit a commitment of both time and active attention to fulfill their obligations. Generally, this means that directors should ensure that they have the time to prepare for meetings; attend board and committee meetings, consult with management as needed; and be engaged in critical decision-making and resource development for the organization. We also expect our directors to stay informed about issues that are relevant to our mission. We are excited to welcome our 8 new board members!

  • Shawn Buckner, Meijer
  • Tamica Fox, ADAC Automotive
  • Jim Steffel, Warner, Norcross & Judd
  • Mike Reynolds, CWC Textron
  • Stacey Gomez, CALL 211
  • Tom Schultz, Tyler Sales
  • Lori Little, Gerber Federal Credit Union
  • Chris Wren, Newaygo County
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To Our Retiring Board Members, Thank You!

To our 9 retiring board members, we thank you for your guidance and wisdom during your time on the board. Your time, talent, and treasure are a key part of how we continue to support needed programs and partnerships that help our community thrive. Because of you, we were able to Respond, Reimagine, Recover and Rebuild, and we continue to do so.

  • Sherri Anderson-Patterson, 2 years, past Newaygo County Committee Chair
  • Mary Boyd, 8 years, past Lakeshore Board Chair and Muskegon Campaign Chair
  • Laura Carpenter, 6 years, RSVP Advisory Committee Chair and past Muskegon Campaign Chair
  • Dakota Crow, 2 years, Agency Director’s Chair
  • Ed Garner, 6 years, Muskegon Campaign Cabinet
  • Fred Johnson, 6 years, Advisor on community needs
  • Tyshon Massey, 6 years, former Muskegon Campaign Loaned Executive & Labor Participation
  • Josh Reece, 6 years, past chair Young Leaders Circle
  • Robert Ross, 5 years, past Newaygo Committee and Campaign Chair
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Tyler Sales Vice President and General Manager, Tom Schultz, Will Lead Our Campaign Cabinet As Our 2021 Campaign Chair!

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Please join us in welcoming Tom to lead the Community Campaign this year. Many of you know Tom and the Tyler Sales Team for their years of investments in building our community since 1934. Both Stan and Jim Tyler previously served in leadership roles for United Way of the Lakeshore. Tom is the past Chair of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and formerly served on the 2004 and 2020 Campaign Cabinet.

Reach out to Kara Zielinski by phone at 231-332-4003 or email at kara@unitedwaylakeshore.org if you can help Tom lead a successful campaign this year.

In Person Events Happening in Muskegon County – Tuesday June 7 – Sunday June 13, 2021

Please check our website for virtual events happening
www.visitmuskegon.org

Monday June 7:

Hackley Library Crafts
Visit Hackley Library website daily to see what take home crafts they have for you. www.hackleylibrary.org 231-722-8000 Limited Supply of crafts.

Wonderland Cruise-In Car Show
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Check out classic cars every Monday this summer! Wonderland Distilling Co. located at 1989 Lakeshore Dr. presents a classic car show in the parking lot across the street from their venue. This is a cruise-in style show with no entry fee. Feel free to hang out, see the cool cars, or show off your own.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Beachwood Park is outdoor location. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group. Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Wheel Throwing with Peter Johnson
10:00 am – 11:30 am
For beginners and those with some experience! Pottery wheel class includes preparing clay, working on the wheel, and reconstituting clay. Students will learn how to center, make a cylinder, and make a bowl. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/… for more information call 231-893-2524

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Tuesday June 8:

Back to the Bricks Promo Tour
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Each June “Back to the Bricks Promo Tour” cruises into summer with a classic car show. Hundreds of classic cars travel to select cities throughout the state of Michigan. This year, the five-day tour makes a much anticipated return to Muskegon! Come down, enjoy social district and view the cars!

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday until November.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Live Music at The Deck: Brena
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come down and enjoy Live Music at The Deck located at 1601 Beach St.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Wednesday June 9:

Cruise-ins at Fricano Place
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-in nights at Fricano Place every Wednesday located at1050 W. Western Ave. Bring your beautiful cars and set up in the shaded, grassy area.

Comedy Night at Burl and Sprig
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fresh Ghost Comedy presents live, FREE admission comedy show at Burl & Sprig Distillery located at 500 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon.

Muskegon Flea Market Opens for the Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flea Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. opens Wednesday, May 5, at 8:00 AM. Flea Market open every Wednesday, May – October.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Muskegon Clippers Home Baseball Game -vs- Jet Box
7:05 pm – 9:00 pm
Come out to a game at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field located at 1800 Peck St. This is an amateur sports team. With a number of great players signed, this should be some exciting and high quality baseball! Single game tickets for all home games are available at the front gate up to an hour before each game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $5 Seniors & Students – $3 Kids 5-12 – $2 Kids under 5 – FREE. KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE ABLE TO RUN THE BASES AFTER EVERY HOME CLIPPERS GAME AT MARSH FIELD!!! Check out their website www.muskegonclippers.com for full roster and schedule. #GO CLIPPERS!

Thursday June 10:

Public Safety Youth Fishing Derby
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth ages 8-12 years old are invited to attend the 28th Annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Fisherman’s Landing located at 501 E. Western Ave. Sign -in begins at 3:30 pm There is no charge to attend the Fishing Derby but prior registration is required. This event is limited to the first 200.

Antique Farm Power Club Show 2021
June 10 – June 12
The Antique Farm Power Club is a local West Michigan chapter of the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Association. Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds located at 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks and more!

West Michigan Concert Winds Performance on the Lawn
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This is a FREE to the public performance from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the historic train depot in downtown Muskegon located at 610 W. Western Ave. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and enjoy the sounds of the West Michigan Concert Winds on the lawn!

Beauty Beyond Drag – Queens of the Aquastar
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
All Aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. for a Sunset Cruise DRAG SHOW, featuring Beauty Beyond Drag Productions from Grand Rapids, Michigan! Beauty Beyond Drag Productions is a high energy, all-inclusive Drag Production company that puts on drag benefit shows for groups of people who may not have ever had the ability to see a drag show. Tickets are just $30 for this show!

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday until November.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Beachwood Park is outdoor location. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group. Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays at the Muskegon Art museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave., compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask.

Wheel Throwing with Peter Johnson
10:00 am – 11:30 am
For beginners and those with some experience! Pottery wheel class includes preparing clay, working on the wheel, and reconstituting clay. Students will learn how to center, make a cylinder, and make a bowl. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/… for more information call 231-893-2524

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Lakeshore Parade of Homes and More
June 10 – June 12
This year’s Parade of Homes is from Norton Shores, North Muskegon, Muskegon, Whitehall and on features nine stops with BONUS lifestyle features and more to see at each home or remodel stop. The Lakeshore Parade of Homes is the premier showcase of new and remodeled homes from the members of the Lakeshore Home Builders Association.Due to the increasing number of home remodels, DIY and outdoor projects, select Parade stops will also offer home-related booth spaces for ticket holders to shop. Purchase tickets at www.lakeshoreparadeofhomes.com

Friday June 11:

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the afternoon breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Aquastar Sunset Cruise Music by Legal Rehab
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Performers will arrive in groups via car to sing their hearts out for you. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Experience the Hackley House located at 484 W. Webster Ave. as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles.

Muskegon Clippers Home Baseball Game -vs- Monarchs
7:05 pm – 9:00 pm
Come out to a game at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field located at 1800 Peck St. This is an amateur sports team. With a number of great players signed, this should be some exciting and high quality baseball! Single game tickets for all home games are available at the front gate up to an hour before each game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $5 Seniors & Students – $3 Kids 5-12 – $2 Kids under 5 – FREE. KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE ABLE TO RUN THE BASES AFTER EVERY HOME CLIPPERS GAME AT MARSH FIELD!!! Check out their website www.muskegonclippers.com for full schedule. #GO CLIPPERS!

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Antique Farm Power Club Show 2021
June 10 – June 12
The Antique Farm Power Club is a local West Michigan chapter of the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Association. Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds located at 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks and more!

Lakeshore Parade of Homes and More
June 10 – June 12
This year’s Parade of Homes is from Norton Shores, North Muskegon, Muskegon, Whitehall and on features nine stops with BONUS lifestyle features and more to see at each home or remodel stop. The Lakeshore Parade of Homes is the premier showcase of new and remodeled homes from the members of the Lakeshore Home Builders Association.Due to the increasing number of home remodels, DIY and outdoor projects, select Parade stops will also offer home-related booth spaces for ticket holders to shop. Purchase tickets at www.lakeshoreparadeofhomes.com

Saturday June 12:

2021 Free Fishing Weekend
June 12 – June 13
Two days, twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for free! All fishing license fees will be waived for two days.

Yoga at Heritage Landing
9:00 am – 10:00 am
This is an all levels yoga class appropriate for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. Instructors will give lots of ways to make poses appropriate for all! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel/blanket. The class is donation based, pay as you can. Heritage Landing is located at 1050 Seventh St.

Baby Animal Days
June 12 – June 13
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, 4180 West M-20, New Era, Michigan
Spend the day getting up close and personal with our newest friends on the farm! During Baby Animal Days we will feature our baby chicks, ducklings, fluffy bunnies, and pet goat kids in special exhibits.

Aquastar Cruises
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm / 4:00pm – 6:00pm and 8:00pm-10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Nuveen Artisan Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Council of White Lake invite you to shop for artwork created by local artisans! Work will include pottery, home decor, macrame, soaps, greeting cards, and more. There will also be either an on-site craft activity or take-home art kits, sponsored by the City of Montague. The village is located at 8660 Water St. Montague

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Antique Farm Power Club Show 2021
June 10 – June 12
The Antique Farm Power Club is a local West Michigan chapter of the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Association. Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds located at 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks and more!

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Saturdays until November.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market Sweetwater Local Foods Market – OFFERING PREORDERS FOR PICKUP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market, 6401 Harvey St.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sign up for the newsletter to get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round.

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
BoomTown Market, 351 W. Western Ave
Boomtown Market invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan! If you like it, we’ll can a 32 ounce-er for you right then and there!

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Lakeshore Parade of Homes and More
June 10 – June 12
This year’s Parade of Homes is from Norton Shores, North Muskegon, Muskegon, Whitehall and on features nine stops with BONUS lifestyle features and more to see at each home or remodel stop. The Lakeshore Parade of Homes is the premier showcase of new and remodeled homes from the members of the Lakeshore Home Builders Association.Due to the increasing number of home remodels, DIY and outdoor projects, select Parade stops will also offer home-related booth spaces for ticket holders to shop. Purchase tickets at www.lakeshoreparadeofhomes.com

Muskegon Astronomical Society Star Party
9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Muskegon Astronomical Society located at 702 N. Maple Island Rd. is hosting a Star Party. All visitors are welcomed, but please wear a mask and respect social distance.  You may bring your own telescope. There is no charge, however donations are greatly appreciated.  We will be viewing the night sky with our telescopes. If it is cloudy, the event is canceled. www.wmich-astro.org

Live Music: Two Dudes in Flip Flops
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Two Dudes in Flip Flops opens a season of music for the new venue “No Name Saloon” located at 609 W. Western Ave. in Downtown Muskegon! Comprised of the “Brothers Grossenbacher”. Greg and Jeff will provide “Trop Rock for Your Caribbean Soul” via guitar, steel pan and tight vocal harmonies designed to take you to the islands.

Muskegon Summer Wine Up
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to beautiful Hackley Park located at 350 W. Webster in downtown Muskegon for wine samples, wine related activities, musical entertainment, and more! Tickets are just $15 each.

Sunday June 13:

2021 Free Fishing Weekend
June 12 – June 13
Two days, twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for free! All fishing license fees will be waived for two days.

Baby Animal Days
June 12 – June 13
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, 4180 West M-20, New Era, Michigan
Spend the day getting up close and personal with our newest friends on the farm! During Baby Animal Days we will feature our baby chicks, ducklings, fluffy bunnies, and pet goat kids in special exhibits.

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Summer Sundays on The Lake House Patio with Two Dudes in Flip Flops
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stop at The Lake House located at 730 Terrace Point Dr. for some summer sun and fun, cool breezes and music…all on the patio! Great views of Muskegon Lake, excellent food, and plenty of ice cold beverages to cap off the weekend!

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Iowa Celebration with Will Graham Announced in Des Moines

from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association February 9 newsletter

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On Jan. 26, Will Graham met with dozens of Christian leaders in Des Moines, Iowa, to officially announce the upcoming Iowa Celebration with Will Graham. The multi-day evangelistic outreach, which will be held Oct. 1-3 at Wells Fargo Arena, will be free of charge and will feature music from award-winning Christian artists and encouraging messages from Will Graham.

“We have been through—and, in many ways, are continuing to go through—a very difficult time in this country,” said Graham. “With so many people now searching for peace, hope, purpose and comfort, I believe God has something big in store for Des Moines and the state of Iowa—something beyond what we could ask or imagine.”

Mike Schreurs, who is helping to guide the months-long Celebration planning process, said, “While we are anticipating an end to the pandemic and the profound impact it has had upon us, we are also anticipating a revival in our state and nation. For decades, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has represented the highest standards of Christian integrity and influence across the globe. Welcoming Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, to Des Moines will be an opportunity for Christians, churches, ministries and individuals to come together for unity and spiritual revival. We invite all to be a part of this opportunity.”

Nicholas Venditti of Daily Treasures Ministries, who is serving as a key team leader for the Iowa Celebration, added, “This is an answer to the prayers of many in this first-ever partnership in Iowa. The unity among churches and leaders is a sign of God’s approval and blessing.”

A nearly continuous stream of activities and planning will take place across the region between now and the Celebration in October, including prayer rallies, workshops and community gatherings.

Visit www.IowaCelebration.com for details and information.

Ask Dr. Universe – Weights of Planets

Dear Dr. Universe: How did people figure out how much a whole planet weighs? They could not have just put it on a scale! How did they do it? – Angel, 14, California

Dear Angel,

About 300 years ago during another pandemic, there was a person named Sir Isaac Newton who spent a lot of time at home thinking about the universe.

He was thinking about how objects fall and started to wonder if the same force that made objects fall also kept the moon in its orbit. He called this force gravity.

That’s what I found out from my friend Guy Worthey, an astronomer at Washington State University. Gravity plays a big part in the answer to your question, and we’ll explore that in just a moment.

When scientists talk about how much planets “weigh,” they often talk about mass. Worthey reminded me that all objects—from cats to planets—have mass. Mass is the amount of matter that makes up an object.

Worthey told me astronomers can measure a planet’s mass using what we know about gravity. He said one planet that taught us a lot about the relationship between mass and gravity was Pluto.

“I remember when I was a kid, the textbooks said that Pluto was twice the mass of Earth,” Worthey said.

The mass of Earth is a whopping 5,970,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms—in pounds we’d write that out as 13,170 followed by 21 zeroes. When Worthey was growing up, scientists were using clues about Pluto’s brightness to make some educated guesses about its mass. But it wasn’t until they discovered Pluto’s moon that it gave them a chance to do some more calculations.

When there is an object around a planet, such as a moon or a satellite, we can study how that planet pulls on the object. We can use our understanding of this gravitational force to help discover the planet’s mass.

When scientists discovered Pluto’s moon, Charon, they learned about not only the pull Pluto had on Charon but also the size of the moon’s orbit and how long it took the moon to orbit around Pluto. They needed to use all of this information in their calculations to figure out Pluto’s mass.

It turned out that Pluto was much smaller than they had originally thought. Instead of being twice the mass of Earth, they found Pluto had a mass that was 1/200 the mass of Earth.

It turns out some planets, such as Venus and Mercury, do not have an orbiting object like a moon. It wasn’t until humans were able to send satellites to these planets that we were finally able to gather precise information about gravity and learn about mass.

You know, gravity is an important force. It’s what makes things fall. It’s what keeps planets in orbit. It’s what keeps us on the ground. While we may not have a scale to weigh planets, we can use what we know about gravity and mass to make all sorts of calculations and investigate questions about our universe.

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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Atwater Springs Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration Announcement

Atwater Springs, the new community on the lake previously known as Lake Fran, is well underway and celebrating its Grand Opening of the model home. The partnership between Livingstone Development LLC, David C Bos Homes and the City of Norton Shores has proven to be a success. The celebration will commence on June 9th from 4pm-6pm with the Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm.

The mayor of Norton Shores, Gary Nelund, will be in attendance as well as a tentative attendance confirmation from Representative Greg VanWoerkom. The 53-unit development is well underway and the representatives of all involved are excited to share and display what the community has to offer. Model Home/Event address: 7235 Atwater Dr, Norton Shores, MI 49456

2020 County Population Estimates – Ottawa is Fastest Growing County in MI

The 2020 County population estimates were released by the Census Bureau on May 4. Some of the Ottawa County highlights are provided below. Please note that this data is not a 2020 Census release, but part of the Census Population and Housing Unit Estimates program. 2020 Census county population data will be released later this year.

Data release highlights
• Ottawa County is now the 7th most populated county in Michigan, with a 2020 population of 294,635. This is the first time since 2010 that Ottawa has ranked above 8th.
• Ottawa County was the fastest growing county in the State between 2010 and 2020 (11.7% growth).
• Ottawa County was the 2nd fastest growing county in the State between 2019 and 2020 (1.1% growth).
• 47% of Ottawa’s population growth between 2010 and 2020 was the result of a natural increase, meaning there were more births than deaths in the county.
• 53% of Ottawa’s population growth between 2010 and 2020 was the result of a positive net migration, meaning more people moved into the county than moved out of the county.

Additional information can be found on the Planning and Performance Improvement webpage, which includes data for the 10 largest and 10 fastest growing counties in Michigan as well as the above map.

In Person Events Happening in Muskegon County – Wednesday June 2 – Sunday 6, 2021

Please check our website for virtual events happening
www.visitmuskegon.org

Wednesday June 2:

Cruise-ins at Fricano Place
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-in nights at Fricano Place every Wednesday located at1050 W. Western Ave. Bring your beautiful cars and set up in the shaded, grassy area.

Comedy Night at Burl and Sprig
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fresh Ghost Comedy presents live, FREE admission comedy show at Burl & Sprig Distillery located at 500 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon.

Muskegon Flea Market Opens for the Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flea Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. opens Wednesday, May 5, at 8:00 AM. Flea Market open every Wednesday, May – October.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Climb Muskegon South Pierhead Light
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Climb the 48 foot tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light and experience the unique feeling of traveling back in time. Up two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder, this ironclad tower built in 1903 boasts unparalleled views from the lantern room at the tower top. www.muskegonlights.org

Thursday June 3:

Muskegon Clippers Home Baseball Game: Opening Day
7:05 pm – 9:00 pm
Come out to a game at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field located at 1800 Peck St. This is an amateur sports team. With a number of great players signed, this should be some exciting and high quality baseball! Single game tickets for all home games are available at the front gate up to an hour before each game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $5 Seniors & Students – $3 Kids 5-12 – $2 Kids under 5 – FREE. KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE ABLE TO RUN THE BASES AFTER EVERY HOME CLIPPERS GAME AT MARSH FIELD!!! Check out their website www.muskegonclippers.com for full roster and schedule. #GO CLIPPERS!

Aquastar Sunset Cruises
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Live Music at The Deck: Iron Town
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come down and enjoy live music at The Deck located at 1601 Beach St.!

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday until November.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Beachwood Park is outdoor location. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group. Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays at the Muskegon Art museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave., compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask.

Wheel Throwing with Peter Johnson
10:00 am – 11:30 am
For beginners and those with some experience! Pottery wheel class includes preparing clay, working on the wheel, and reconstituting clay. Students will learn how to center, make a cylinder, and make a bowl. Registration is required. Register here:
https://www.artswhitelake.org/… for more information call 231-893-2524

Friday June 4:

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the afternoon breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Live Music at The Deck: Bootstrap Boys
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come down and enjoy live music at The Deck located at 1601 Beach St.!

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Open seven days a week! Only 9 drive-in theaters remain scattered throughout the state of Michigan, and one is found here in Muskegon! The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Performers will arrive in groups via car to sing their hearts out for you. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

After Dark Tours
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK located at 484 W. Webster! See all five floors of the houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May – October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and make your visit AFTER DARK! $15 for non-members, $10 for members Purchase tickets via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-tour-tickets-136859788311

Saturday June 5:

D-DAY Plus
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Event commemorating the USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. and the role she played during WWII with Re-enactors and vehicles on display. Also a Swing Dance on the Deck of the ship Friday evening June 4th. See our facebook page for more details
facebook.com/MUSKEGONDDAY. 231-730-1477

Yoga at Heritage Landing
9:00 am – 10:00 am
This is an all levels yoga class appropriate for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. Instructors will give lots of ways to make poses appropriate for all! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel/blanket. The class is donation based, pay as you can. Heritage Landing is located at 1050 Seventh St.

Muskegon Pub Pedal
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ride your bike along the lakeshore from Canary Inn to Dockers. All donations will be given to Brian Jett this year to help with his recent diagnosis. Please see our FB page for more details.

Grand Reopening for Gracie’s Book Store
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Grand Reopening for Gracie’s Book Store is at 897 E Apple Ave Muskegon, MI. 49442 We will have books, books and more books! ALSO: Prizes for the first 10 people to arrive Refreshments Drawings Auctions And much much more

Live Music at The Deck: Desmond Jones
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come down and enjoy live music at The Deck located at 1601 Beach St.!

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro: Two Dudes in Flip Flops
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Aquastar D-Day Cruise
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the afternoon breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Saturdays until November.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market Sweetwater Local Foods Market – OFFERING PREORDERS FOR PICKUP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market, 6401 Harvey St.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sign up for the newsletter to get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round.

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
BoomTown Market, 351 W. Western Ave
Boomtown Market invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan! If you like it, we’ll can a 32 ounce-er for you right then and there!

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

Frozen Characters Meet and Greet
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo,
4180 West M-20 New Era, MI 49446
Visit with their special costumed characters as you explore all the fun on the farm!

Sunday June 6:

Swing Dancing Aboard the Aquastar
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy a beautiful sunset, and spend some time out on the water with friends. Muskegon Area Dance Lovers will bring the music and experts to get you moving to the beat. Come out and swing onboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St.

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Live Music at The Deck: Tweed and Dixie
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come down and enjoy live music at The Deck located at 1601 Beach St.!

Summer Sundays on The Lake House Patio with Two Dudes in Flip Flops
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stop at The Lake House located at 730 Terrace Point Dr. for some summer sun and fun, cool breezes and music…all on the patio! Great views of Muskegon Lake, excellent food, and plenty of ice cold beverages to cap off the weekend!

Social Security and Protecting Elders from Scams

by Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people.

Social Security imposter scams are widespread across the United States. Scammers use sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. They target everyone – even the elderly – and their tactics continue to evolve.

Most recently, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has received reports of phone scammers creating fake versions of the identification badges most Federal employees use to gain access to Federal buildings. The scammers may text or email photos of the fake badges to convince potential victims of their legitimacy. These badges use government symbols, words, and even names and photos of real people, which are available on government websites or through internet searches.

If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, hang up or do not respond. You should know how to identify when it’s really Social Security. We will NEVER:
• Text or email images of an employee’s official government identification.
• Suspend your Social Security number.
• Threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee.
• Require payment by retail gift card, wire transfer, internet currency, or cash by mail.
• Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment.
• Send official letters or reports containing your personal information via email.

We only send text messages if you have opted in to receive texts from us and only in limited situations, including the following:
• When you have subscribed to receive updates and notifications by text.
• As part of our enhanced security when accessing your personal my Social Security account.

If you owe money to us, we will mail you a letter with payment options and appeal rights.

We encourage you to report suspected Social Security imposter scams — and other Social Security fraud — to the OIG website at oig.ssa.gov. You may read our previous Social Security fraud advisories at oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-release. Please share this information with your friends and family to help spread awareness about Social Security imposter scams.