Monthly Archives: August 2021

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deploys to Miami Area after Building Collapse

from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s July 12th Newsletter

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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains were on the ground in Surfside, Florida, to provide emotional and spiritual care just a few hours after a residential building collapsed.  
 
“Our crisis-trained chaplains are available to listen and we want all of those who were impacted—including the first responders who are part of the search and rescue efforts—to know that God still loves them and cares about them, even in the midst of such pain and sadness,” said Josh Holland, assistant director of the BG-RRT.
 
BG-RRT chaplains also deployed to Desha County, Arkansas, and Bolivar County, Mississippi, after severe flooding devastated the areas in June.
 
The BG-RRT has deployed 25 times since January 2021 with 513 chaplains praying with nearly 13,000 people.
 
For more information about the BG-RRT ministry, visit billygraham.org/RRT

City Announces 2021 International Festival of Holland

HOLLAND, MI – West Michigan residents can travel the world without even packing a suitcase at the International Festival of Holland on Saturday, August 21st, 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, at the Holland Civic Center Place. This free, family-friendly community event includes award-winning performers, hands-on children’s activities, a marketplace of global goods and food trucks offering international cuisine.

The International Festival of Holland is brought to you by the City of Holland’s International Relations Commission (IRC) and the International Festival Advisory Board.

“Our vision for the 2021 International Festival of Holland is to celebrate the variety of cultures living, working, and playing in our community and to create awareness of others,” said Alissa Wilson, IRC chair. “We feel the best way to do this is through everyone’s favorite things: food and music. Please join us on August 21st for the 2021 International Festival of Holland!”

The IRC is releasing a 20 Day Countdown to the International Festival, which offers activities individuals and families can do to learn about our global community, help promote the festival, and build momentum for the big day. Follow the 20 Day Countdown on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching for International Festival of Holland.

The International Festival of Holland is supported by Midwest Communications WHTC 1450 AM and 99.7 FM & Van 92.7, the Gentex Corporation, Flagstar Foundation, Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Haworth, Quincy Street, Inc., Benteler, LG Energy Solution Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College Lakeshore Campus, the Brooks Family Fund, the West Michigan Lakeshores Association of Realtors, Elzinga & Volkers, and the World Affairs Council of West Michigan. The Festival is also supported through grants from Michigan Humanities, the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Visit internationalfestivalholland.com for a list of all sponsors and for additional sponsorship opportunities.

About the International Relations Commission (IRC)
Established in 1993, the International Relations Commission has sought to build and maintain meaningful relationships between the people of Holland and the wider world through cultural, educational, and professional contact. IRC programs and events include the International Festival of Holland, Sister-City relationships with Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, an annual film series, World Affairs Council programming, and various community programs.

About the City of Holland
The City of Holland, Michigan is a vibrant community in a beautiful lakefront setting. It is a world-class city with a small-town feel, making it one of the best places to live, work and vacation.

Holland has been recognized by Forbes Magazine and Money Magazine as one of the safest and most beautiful places in the U.S. and was voted as the “Second Happiest and Healthiest Places to Live in America” by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. In 2015, Holland landed the number three spot on the Livability.com list as one of the “10 Best Cities for Families.”

Ask Dr. Universe – Frozen Treats

Dr. Universe: Why do we have to keep things like ice cream and popsicles in the freezer? -Asia, age 9, Seattle, WA
 
Dear Asia,
 
You may have noticed ice cream and popsicles will melt when they are out of the freezer for too long. To find out exactly why this happens, I headed to the Washington State University Creamery.
 
My friend John Haugen, the creamery manager, was happy to help with your question. He said a big part of the answer has to do with something called matter. All things in our universe are made up of matter—even ice cream and popsicles.
 
Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms. There are also three main states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. Temperature is one thing that has a big effect on a frozen treat’s state of matter.
 
Haugen reminded me ice cream starts as liquid milk. At the WSU Creamery, the workers add a few different ingredients, including fats and sugars, to the milk. They keep the ice cream mix liquid at exactly 40 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about as cold as the inside of your refrigerator.   
 
At this temperature, all the atoms that make up the liquid mix are able to spread out and move around. They can travel freely in their container. But when the mix goes through a cooling process, things begin to change.
 
First, the creamery workers put the liquid into a machine with a blade that stirs the ice cream mix to help it freeze into ice cream as it moves through a tube. The ice cream mix comes out a bit like soft-serve. It’s thicker than a liquid, yet not quite a solid.  
 
Next, that ice cream goes into a -20 degree Fahrenheit freezer. Under these very cold conditions, the atoms slow down a lot. They get into a kind of organized, or orderly pattern, and they don’t move around nearly as much as they do in a liquid state.
 
The ice cream that’s in the -20 degree Fahrenheit freezer becomes way too solid for anyone to scoop. It has to go into a regular freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit for a whole day before it’s ready to serve.  
 
If you eat ice cream on a warm day, the atoms start absorbing some of that heat energy. The energy causes the atoms to start moving quicker again. The solid becomes a liquid—and you might just end up with a melty mess on your hands.
 
Another part of the reason we keep ice cream and popsicles in the freezer has to do with food safety. If ice cream is out of the freezer for too long, it could invite bacteria to eat it. Those bacteria could potentially make us sick. Keeping foods at just the right temperatures is important for our health.
 
The next time you go out for an ice cream, or maybe even make some of your own at home, think about all the atoms that make up your frozen treat. Now, that’s some sweet science.
 
Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

Fruitport Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – 08/09/21

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

AUGUST 9, 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: 7/12/21
  4. Approve / amend agenda
  5. Correspondence / reports
  6. Public comments regarding agenda items
  7. Unfinished Business
    none
  8. New Business
    A. Approval to Hire Kyle Morrow as Full-Time Fire Fighter
    B. Performance and Indemnification Resolution
    C. Development and TIF Agreement with Harmony Lake
    D. MERS 457 Pension Plan
  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

Right to Life Michigan asks Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Lansing, MI — On July 29, Right to Life of Michigan filed an amicus curiae brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court will likely hear oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in the fall.

Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing said, “In 1972, Michigan voters determined our state’s law protecting unborn children should stand. Just weeks later, their vote was overturned by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. Democracy is threatened every time unelected judges overstep their bounds and overturn legitimate election results.”

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization involves a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy—with several exceptions.

The brief argues that the U.S. Supreme Court overstepped its authority in Roe v. Wade: “This Court in Roe incorrectly concluded that the Fourteenth Amendment includes a liberty interest in the right to abort a pre-born child. Not a single word uttered or written in the promulgation of the Fourteenth Amendment even remotely suggests that the Amendment includes a right to abortion.”

Listing said, “Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton have allowed unlimited abortion in America since 1973. Since then, more than 60 million unborn children have had their lives taken from them. American voters don’t support the result of Roe v. Wade. Polling routinely shows that less than a quarter of Americans support abortion-on-demand through all nine months of pregnancy. The radical view that an unborn child has zero human worth shouldn’t prevail over the U.S. Constitution, laws, a large majority of voters, and democracy itself. It’s time for Roe to go.”

The brief was submitted on behalf of Right to Life of Michigan, as well as the National Catholic Bioethics Center and two prolife obstetrician-gynecologists, Drs. Gianina Cazan-London and Melissa Halvorson. The brief was prepared by lead counsel Professor William Wagner and the Great Lakes Justice Center.

Photo Contest Public Voting Now Open

submitted by the West Michigan Tourist Association

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West Michigan –  The public is invited to vote on the Top 50 finalist photos in the West Michigan Photo Contest to help determine the winners.

Thank you to the hundreds of photographers who submitted photos in this year’s West Michigan photo contest. Of the over 1,800 photos submitted, we have narrowed it down to the top 50 photo finalists, and it’s up to the public to help choose our winners.

The top 50 photo entries are posted in a photo album on the West Michigan Facebook page, also available at https://bit.ly/WestMIPhotoContest2021.

Visitors to the photo album may cast votes for any photos by “liking” or “reacting” to each photo. Votes may be cast for multiple photos.

The winners will be announced on August 16th, 2021.

Muskegon River Clean-up This Saturday – August 7, 2021

submitted by John Cramblet

Join us for the Muskegon River Clean-up this Saturday (August 7, 2021) from the Bridgeton Launch Site to the Maple Island Launch Site. Come out and have some fun while helping to clean-up the River. The event is sponsored by Muskegon River Cleanup Company, LLC. This is a free event, except for the $5 Bridgeton Township parking fee. Hope to see you there. Thanks for your support.

With One Voice – Statewide Suicide Prevention Meeting – This Friday

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for updates and information on suicide prevention in Michigan. Your participation is important to the group.

OUR NEXT MEETING:
August 6, 2021
1:00pm-2:00pm

Our meetings are open to everyone

• Research shows that suicide rates decrease during a pandemic and we saw this over 2020 nationally
• One group saw increases in suicide and that is the African American community.

ZOOM LINK
Topic: WOV Meeting-Statewide Suicide Prevention
Time: Aug 6, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/94891155229
Meeting ID: 948 9115 5229
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

ALERT: MISSING 13 YEAR OLD FEMALE

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Fruitport Police Department is seeking information on a missing 13 year old female. Karie Pouch was last seen Tuesday, 8/3/21, in the Cloverville area between 6 and 7am. Anyone with information is asked to call Fruitport Police at 231-865-8477 or call Silent Observer at 72-CRIME.

You’re Invited – Muskegon Pregnancy Services Annual Fundraising Banquet

September 30, 2021

Be Our Guest As We Celebrate Our
36th Annual
Fundraising Banquet

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Dust Off Your Boots for “Boots & Bling”
Event Attire: Casual to Fancy Western Wear
Photo Booth and Photographer Available!

Meet Our Guest Speaker

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Become a Table Sponsor
Become a Underwriter

Because of your contribution to the mission of Muskegon Pregnancy Services, we are able to present to you a night of celebration in honor of the all that is achieved in 2021. We have a BIG announcement to share with you at this year’s Banquet. We hope you consider this night to participate in our biggest fundraising event of the year!

Reserve Your Seat
Call 231-726-2677

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Fruitport Board of Education Special Meeting Minutes – 07/27/21

Fruitport Board of Education
Special Board Meeting
July 27, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Board Room

This was an in-person meeting. However, the public was invited to connect to Zoom from their computer, tablet, or smartphone to view the board meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82326767309?pwd=VWJlTjBHM0Q0L1RDVkk4V1JDZXhxQT09

Meeting ID: 823 2676 7309
Passcode: 3YEPRn

MINUTES

I. The Special Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly (viewed meeting via Zoom).

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21-124. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

IV. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2021
Item 21-125. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Cole to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2021 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. Approve Candidate Selections for Superintendent Interviews
Item 21-126. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve candidates #36, #10, and #28 for a first round interview on Tuesday, August 3rd beginning at 5:30 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC*
None.

VI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-127. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Franklin
Acting Board Secretary

Events Happening in Muskegon County – Tuesday August 3 – August 10, 2021

Please check our website for a complete listing of events
www.visitmuskegon.org/events

Tuesday August 3:

35th Annual ACWL-Nuveen FREE Summer Concert Series:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Ages FREE! (donations collected during intermission) Free crafts for kids will be available at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague. Concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell located at 8636 Water St. Rain location is the Montague High School Center for the Arts: 4900 Stanton Blvd. Montague. www.artswhitelake.org

Yoga On The Ship ($8) – Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to bring back Yoga on the USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. Downtown Muskegon on Tuesday evenings for only $8. Come connect with community and flow with some of the best views in Muskegon. All Levels Welcome! *Pre-registration recommended but not required *Don’t forget your mat, as rentals will not be provided.

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

Unruly Bicycling Group
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Unruly Tuesday will meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company located at 360 W. Western Ave. for a 90 minute bike ride.

Dance Flow
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street
Each Tuesday in July & August. Ages 18+ $12 for non-members $10 for ACWL-Nuveen Members OR purchase a month-long pass: $10/class or $9/class for ACWL-Nuveen Members Dance offers the opportunity to be truly present; it connects to the core of self awareness through movements that strengthen and balance the body. Led by experienced dancer and certified Zumba instructor.

Wednesday August 4:

Muskegon Flea Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Wednesday May – October 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Swing Dance – Free Event with Chris Sanz
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Olthoff Stage, 425 W.Western, Muskegon,MI, 425 West Western Ave.
Free Swing dance class, beginners level. If you like to dance and want to learn something new, you will love these classes. If you would like to extend your social network, get some very fun exercise, learn some new dance moves, or just want to dance, this is for you! No partner required.

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.

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.

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

Thursday August 5:

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.

Downtown Muskegon Historic Walking Tours
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com for $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Downtown Muskegon Art and Architecture Tour
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$13 – $15
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay to walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://historyandarttour.eventbrite.com) and are $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278 wwww.lakeshoremuseum.org

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.

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

McGraft Park FREE Summer Concert: Westside Soul Surfers
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Westside Soul Surfers will be performing a FREE concert at McGraft Park Location: McGraft Park Band-Shell 2204 Wickham Dr near Glen Ave, Start time: 7pm. Funded by McGraft Park Trust Fund.

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

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.

Unruly Irish Music Sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One of the most time-honored musical traditions in Ireland is the “seisiún”: an informal gathering of amateur musicians playing traditional Irish folk and dance tunes at Unruly Brewery located at 360 W. Western Ave.

Friday August 6:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

Outdoor Story Time
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Hey story time friends! Join Hackley Library located at 316 W. Wester Ave. outside on the patio between the art museum and Hackley Library at 10:30 on Fridays! Masks are not required, but social distancing will be encouraged. Don’t forget something soft to sit on! In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel our in-person outdoor story time.

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

Muskegon Street Performers
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The 5th annual Muskegon Street Performer event is taking place in downtown Muskegon. Free community event. They’ll have face painters, puppetry, balloon animal tying, a living statue, break dancing, magic, the Mona Shores and North Muskegon student fiddle groups, Rootdown yoga, music including electro pop, country, singer songwriters and more. This is free but please remember to tip!

Aquastar Sunset Photography and Parrot Head Cruise with Two Dudes in Flip Flops
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises 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

Summer at the Lights 2021: White River Light Station and Museum Evening Concert
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE evening concert at White River Light Station located at 6199 Murray St., Whitehall featuring Ark Harbor. 60’s folk guitarists from Old Town Chicago, Jim Novak and Paul Cerny reunite to bring their unique blend of soft rock, blues folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The museum will have extended hours for the day.

After Dark Tour
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK located at 484 W. Webster Ave. Tickets are $15. 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. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

USS LST Veterans Museum Movies on Deck: Dunkirk
10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Lights! Camera! Action! Movies on Deck returns to the big screen on USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. this summer for a limited engagement. After a pandemic pause, the popular film series will resume Friday, June 25, with the World War II blockbuster “Dunkirk.” The realistic war drama details the heroic rescue of 350,000 British and French troops www.lst393.org

Saturday August 7:

Yoga at Heritage Landing
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Heritage Landing, 1050 7th St.
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.

Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

August Saturdays: Rocks and Minerals
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore the differences between rocks and minerals, and which types we have in Michigan at Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay. Conduct an experiment to determine different types of rocks and their composition.

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.

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Boomtown Market located at 351 W. Western Ave. in Downtown Muskegon 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!

Aquastar Public Cruise
1:00pm – 3:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises 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
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

Free Summer Concert:The Isaacs
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Each year the Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference Center located at 4759 Lake Harbor Rd. has a free summer concert series open to the public. If you want to purchase dinner before the concert you receive preferred seating!  www.vacationwithpurpose.org/summer-concert

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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!

Star Party
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Muskegon Astronomical Society Star Party located at 702 North Maple Island Road. Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by club members. All visitors are welcomed. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. We will be viewing the night sky with our telescopes. If it is cloudy, the event is cancelled.

Sunday August 8:

Rootdown Yoga on the LST Ship
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to host yoga classes on the deck of the LST 393, located in the Mart Dock, 560 Mart St.! All Levels Welcome! Recommended $10 donation. 50% of proceeds go to USS LST 393. Cash at door accepted. No pre-registration required. *Don’t forget your mat as rentals will not be provided

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

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00pm – 6:00pm and 7:30pm-9:30pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com  for questions please call 231-903-0669

Monday August 9:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3:00-3:30 Storytime
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

Downtown Muskegon Historic Walking Tours
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com for $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Downtown Muskegon Art and Architecture Tour
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$13 – $15
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay to walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://historyandarttour.eventbrite.com) and are $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278 wwww.lakeshoremuseum.org

Roll On Muskegon Community Cruise
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Downtown Muskegon, Western Ave.
Grab your bicycle for an 8 mph bike ride for the purpose of waving to our neighbors and smiling at community members. We meet at the Muskegon Farmers Market every Monday. Wheels turn at 6:30! Helmets are strongly encouraged. You’ll bike through neighborhoods you don’t usually visit, and see public art that can’t be appreciated from an automobile. Additionally, you’ll hear local history and interesting character studies

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

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.

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.

Tuesday August 10:

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.

McGraft Park FREE Summer Concert: Degrees Don’t Matter
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tonight Degrees Don’t Matter will be performing a FREE concert at McGraft Park Location: McGraft Park Band-Shell 2204 Wickham Dr near Glen Ave, Start time: 7pm. Funded by McGraft Park Trust Fund.

35th Annual ACWL-Nuveen FREE Summer Concert Series:
7:00 pm – 9:00pm Tonight: Mark Lavengood
All Ages FREE! (donations collected during intermission) Free crafts for kids will be available at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague. Concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell located at 8636 Water St. Rain location is the Montague High School Center for the Arts: 4900 Stanton Blvd. Montague. www.artswhitelake.org

Yoga On The Ship ($8) – Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to bring back Yoga on the USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. Downtown Muskegon on Tuesday evenings for only $8. Come connect with community and flow with some of the best views in Muskegon. All Levels Welcome! *Pre-registration recommended but not required *Don’t forget your mat, as rentals will not be provided

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

Unruly Bicycling Group
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Unruly Tuesday will meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company located at 360 W. Western Ave. for a 90 minute bike ride.

Dance Flow
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street
Each Tuesday in July & August. Ages 18+ $12 for non-members $10 for ACWL-Nuveen Members OR purchase a month-long pass: $10/class or $9/class for ACWL-Nuveen Members Dance offers the opportunity to be truly present; it connects to the core of self awareness through movements that strengthen and balance the body. Led by experienced dancer and certified Zumba instructor.

Fruitport Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda – 08/03/21

Fruitport Community Schools
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.
High School Cafeteria

AGENDA

I. CALL to ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC*

V. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS

  1. Approval of the Special Board Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2021 (attachment V-1)
  2. First Round Superintendent Interviews
  3. Other

VI. ADJOURNMENT

*Time is provided for members of the audience to address the Board of Education regarding any topic including items on the agenda. The board is providing one opportunity for the public to comment during the meeting. Members of the audience may wish to bring issues to the Board of Education for board consideration. Time limits may be placed if a large number of individuals would like to address the board.

City Hall to Unveil New Face of Norton Shores

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Norton Shores, Michigan – The City of Norton Shores is unveiling a new face for the community, featuring new branding and a motto that brings out the city’s natural beauty and unique characteristics. The new motto, “It’s In Our Nature,” aims to spotlight the stunning parks, local business, and close-knit community that visitors and residents have come to know and love.

“‘It’s In Our Nature’ shines a brighter light on the great neighborhoods, schools, businesses and parks that make Norton Shores a wonderful and safe place to live, work, and play,” says Gary Nelund, the Mayor of Norton Shores. “As Norton Shores continues to grow, our nature continues to offer something unique to families and businesses alike.”

To celebrate, Norton Shores will be hosting a brand launch event on August 10 from 12:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Norton Shores City Hall at 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI, 49441. All Norton Shores residents are invited to attend.

Norton Shores-themed merchandise will be available for purchase on the day of the launch. Designs feature one of several custom logos representing parts of the Norton Shores community such as camping, sunsets, kayaking, hiking, biking and beaches. Hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, glasses, and other accessories will be for sale at City Hall.

Residents and visitors can take advantage of Norton Shore’s one-stop-shop for events, eateries, and activities at a new website, www.nortonshoresliving.com. The municipal website found at www.nortonshores.org will also carry over the new theme and will be launched on August 10.

For more information about the brand launch event, call 231-798-4391.

Ottawa County Begins Citizen Survey This Evening, August 3 at 5PM.

Telephone calls will be made through August to residents’ landlines and mobile phones. Help make Ottawa County a better place by taking 15 minutes to answer the call and provide valuable feedback. 

Starting this week, Ottawa County adults will have the opportunity to give input on their satisfaction with local government services, priorities, tax burden, communication preferences and more. Ottawa County will begin its citizen survey on August 3. The survey was initiated in 2006 to monitor citizen satisfaction. The survey, originally planned for 2020, was delayed for one year due to the pandemic.

A total of 400 residents will be randomly selected and surveyed via phone by Lansing-based EPIC ▪ MRA. The telephone calls will be made through August to residents’ landlines and mobile phones. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete. If selected and called, resident participation is very important to the County. The information from the survey will help County leaders improve services, develop strategic plans, prioritize programs, allocate funds, and improve communication. Results are expected to be available early in the fall and will be reported at an Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting. Reports from surveys completed in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 are available at miOttawa.org.

“Information from this survey is an excellent gauge of whether or not our residents are satisfied. Are we meeting their needs? Are our priorities aligned with their priorities? And, are we doing this all within a financially acceptable means?” said Shannon Felgner, Ottawa County Communications Manager. “Our hard data shows we are doing things well. We have top credit ratings. We can boast one of the lowest tax rates among Michigan’s 83 counties. Our crime rates are low. We rank well in health behaviors and outcomes. Our population is growing. But we also want to hear from our people. That’s why we’re asking residents who receive a call to please contribute 15 minutes of their time. The answers help make Ottawa County a better place for all of us,” added Felgner.

Sample questions: 

  • Overall, do you think Ottawa County is headed in the right direction, or, do you think things are pretty seriously off on the wrong track?
  • What is the single most important issue facing your community that the county government must address?
  • How would you rate the job that Ottawa County does in managing county finances?
  • How would you rate the quality of the Ottawa County website?

For statistical purposes, the surveyors will also ask demographic questions such as year of birth, the number of children the home, educational attainment, race/ethnicity, and household income.