Monthly Archives: January 2025

Events Happening in Muskegon County! January 27- February 3, 2025

Check out our website for a complete list www.visitmuskegon.org
Visit the many daily events at our Muskegon County libraries www.madl.org

Monday, January 27
Historic Theater Tour
1:00pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Tickets are limited. www.frauenthal.org

Women of the Watch
5:30pm-6:30
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Music, laughter & storytelling 231-722-8000

Chili Week: Irish Chili
11:00am – 10:00pm
Pints & Quarts 950 W. Norton Ave. Serving unique chilis daily!

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Trivia Night: Made in Michigan
7:00pm
Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge 895 Fourth St. Free. Arrive early to get your spot!

Tuesday, January 28
Planetarium Show: Unseen Universe
7:00pm-7:30pm
MCC Carr – Fles Planetarium 221 S. Quarterline Rd. This is free to the public!

Modern Line Dancing
Every Tuesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Eagles 621 W. Western Ave. Upstairs. Just $7 to participate! Bring your friends

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Valkyrie 1900 Ruddiman Dr. No cover charge. Come early to get your seat!

Wednesday, January 29
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Raising Chickens
5:30pm-6:30pm
White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr. Register at 231-894-9531

Celebrate Chinese New Year
4:30pm-6:30pm
Egelston Library 5428 E. Apple Ave. Register at 231-788-6477

Paint N Sip
6:30pm-8:30pm
The Valkyrie 1900 Ruddiman Dr. $43 Book your spot call 231-719-8222

Live Jazz: Temporarily Closed
5:00pm-8:00pm
Lake Bluff Grille 2801 Lakeshore Dr. Each Wednesday! Happy Hour 3-6pm.

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
Unruly Brewing Co. 360 W. Western Ave. No cover charge. Arrive early for your seat!

Thursday, January 30
Happy Hour and Open Art Studio
4:30pm-7:00pm
Muskegon Art Museum 296 W. Webster Ave. Admission is free. Stop by! Cash bar

Cafe N Cuisine Painting Night
6:00pm-8:00pm
Red Rooster Tavern 2998 Scenic Dr. To reserve your spot call 231-719-8222

Planetarium Show: Unseen Universe
7:00pm-7:30pm
MCC Carr – Fles Planetarium 221 S. Quarterline Rd. This is free to the public!

Muskegon Music Trivia Night
7:00pm-9:00pm
Wonderland Distillery 1989 Lakeshore Dr. No cover-charge

Indoor Cornhole
6:30pm-9:00pm
Hot Rod Harley – Davidson 149 Shoreline Dr. $10 to play Free to watch

Dungeons & Dragons
4:00pm-6:30pm
Montague Library 8778 Ferry St. Snacks provided Register at 231-893-2675

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org


Friday, January 31
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Snowfest Euchre Tournament
6:00pm-9:00pm
Wonderland Distillery 1989 Lakeshore Dr. $10 info@jcimuskegon.org to register

Black History Month Gospel Kick-Off
5:30pm-6:30pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Music from Church of Living God

Preschool Story Time
10:30am-11:00am
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster This is for ages 0-5 Questions call231-722-8000

Fleetwood Gold Live
7:30pm-9:40pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W. Western Ave. Call for ticket information 614-257-8107

RJN Comedy Presents Family-Friendly Comedy
5:00pm-6:30pm
The Corner 280 W. Muskegon Ave. Comedy for all ages $5-$10

Hops for Harbor House Kickoff
6:00pm-9:00pm
Brewers Lounge at Pigeon Hill 895 Fourth St. Live music by Tommy Foster, prizes!

Bonfire Night
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. Fire garden, open to all ages

Craft Day
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Township Library 1910 E. Apple Meet up with friends to do crafts

Saturday, February 1
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Dune Harbor Park Winter Bird Hike
9:00am-11:00am
Dune Harbor Park 2161 Seminole Rd. Dress warm, bring your binoculars! Pay to park

Muskegon Risers Home Soccer Game
7:00pm
Trinity Health Arena 470 W. Western Ave. Ticket questions call 231-799-7000

Black History Month Trivia
2:00pm-3:00pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Please register at 231-722-8000

Black Tie for the Y Fundraiser
6:00pm-10:00pm
The Delta 939 Third St. 231-722-9622 x 240 For ticket information

Snowfest 2025
9:00am-4:00pm
Trinity Health Arena and surrounding areas:

Snowfest RJN Comedy Pub Crawl
6:00pm-10:00pm
Starting Location Pigeon Hill 895 Fourth St. 231-220-8825 with questions.

Snowfest Battle of the Bloodies
9:00am
Trinity Health Arena.470 W. Western Ave. Purchase a bloody and vote for your favorite

Snowfest Battle of the Bowls: Soup & Chili Cook-Off
11:00am-3:00pm
Trinity Health Arena 470 W. Western Ave. $20 at the door. Taste and compare!

Snowfest Cornhole Tournament
9:00am
Legends Bar & Grille 446 W. Western Ave. info@jcimuskegon.org for questions

Snowfest Disc Golf Tournament
9:00am
Trinity Health Arena 470 W. Western Ave. $30 a team. Register in advance

Bonfire Night
1:00pm – 10:00pm
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. Fire garden, open to all ages

Drumfit in Montague
8:00am-8:45am
Renew You Fitness Center 8725 Water St. For more info renewfitns@gmail.com

Coffee with Friends and Muskegon Pride
12:00pm-1:30pm
Coffee Factory 1402 Hudson St. Start your Saturday with friendly faces

January Saturdays: Robots
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W. Clay Ave.

Muskegon Indoor Farmers Market
9:00am-2:00pm
Farmers Market Barn 242 W. Western Ave. Check out all they have to offer!

Sunday, February 2
Euchre Sundays
2:00pm 4:00pm
Pigeon Hill at Brewers Lounge 895 Fourth St. Stop by and grab your seat!

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Monday, February 3
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Open Mic Night
5:30pm-6:30pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Register at Stop by share or listen! 231-722-8000

Cathy Houseman, Tourism Information Aide
Visit Muskegon-Muskegon County CVB
610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon MI 49440
T: 231-724-3100
Email: info@visitmuskegon.org
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9-3 Closed Wednesday
2025 Muskegon County Visitor Guide: http://bit.ly/VisitorsGuideMKG
Cathy@VisitMuskegon.org | www.visitmuskegon.org

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING(Rescheduled)

Please take notice that there will be a rescheduled regular meeting of the Board of Education of Fruitport Community Schools, Fruitport, Michigan

Dates of Meeting: January 27, 2025

Place of Meeting: Central Office 3255 E. Pontaluna Road, Fruitport 49415

Hour of Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

Telephone Number of Principal Office of the Board of Education: 231-865-4002

Minutes are Located at the Principal Office of the Board of Education: 3255 E. Pontaluna Road, Fruitport

Dave Hazekamp
President, Board of Education

Student Affairs Committee, Monday, January 13, 2025 5:30p.m. MEETING AGENDA


Meeting Location:
Fruitport Community Schools
Superintendent’s Office
3255 E. Pontaluna Rd.
Fruitport, MI 49415

  1. Overnight Field Trip Request: Cross Country Teams – Hoffmaster State Park
  2. Overnight Field Trip Request: MHSAA Cross Country State Championships – Michigan
    International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI
  3. Reinstatement Petition: Resolution to Appoint a Reinstatement Committee
  4. Athletic Student Handbook Update: Online / Virtual Enrollment Eligibility
  5. Resolution: Special School Bond Election – May 6, 2025
  6. Other
  7. Public Comment
  8. Adjournment

Events Happening in Muskegon County! January 13 – 20, 2025

Check out our website for a complete list www.visitmuskegon.org
Visit the many daily events at our Muskegon County libraries www.madl.org

Monday, January 13
Trivia Night: Pixar
7:00pm
Brewers Lounge 895 Fourth St. No cover-charge. Come early to get a seat!

Morning and Afternoon Movie
10:00am-Noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm
Library for Disabled 4845 Airline Rd. Please register at 231-737-6310

Teen Time
3:30pm-4:30pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. For ages 13-18. Crafting projects and more!

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Tuesday, January 14
Planetarium Show: Unseen Universe
7:00pm-7:30pm
MCC Carr – Fles Planetarium 221 S. Quarterline Rd. This is free to the public!

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Valkyrie 1900 Ruddiman Dr. No cover charge. Come early to get your seat!

Cornhole Tuesdays
6:00pm-9:00pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson 149 Shoreline Dr. For more information 231-722-0000 $10

Wednesday, January 15
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Water Color Painting: Snowman
5:30pm-6:30pm
Holton Library 8776 Holton Duck Lake Rd. Free. For more info call 231-821-0268

Live Jazz
5:00pm-8:00pm
Lake Bluff Grille 2801 Lakeshore Dr. Each Wednesday! Happy Hour 3-6pm.

LEGO Time
4:00pm-4:45pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. For ages 6-14. Enjoy free LEGO time

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
Unruly Brewing Co. 360 W. Western Ave. No cover charge. Arrive early for your seat!

Thursday, January 16
Happy Hour & Museum Talk
4:30pm-7:00pm
Muskegon Art Museum 296 W. Webster Ave. Free event. Learn about the new expansion while enjoying light snacks, punch and cash bar.

Dungeons & Dragons
4:00pm-6:30pm
Montague Library 8778 Ferry St. Register at 231-893-2675

Planetarium Show: Unseen Universe
7:00pm-7:30pm
MCC Carr – Fles Planetarium 221 S. Quarterline Rd. This is free to the public!

Silent Sky
7:30pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Put on by Civic Theatre. Doors open at 7:00

Maker Space Night
5:00pm-6:30pm
Muskegon Township Library 1910 E. Apple Ave. Register at 231-760-4329

Muskegon Music Trivia Night
7:00pm-9:00pm
Wonderland Distillery 1989 Lakeshore Dr. No cover-charge

Afternoon Adult Crafting
3:00pm-4:00pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Free event. Make a scrabble coaster!

Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Friday, January 17
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Bonfires & Brews
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. Fire garden, open to all ages

Comedy Night
8:00pm
Lotus Room 919 E. Sherman Blvd. $10 Drink specials 7-8pm Tickets at the door.

Family Bingo
3:00pm-4:00pm
Dalton Branch Library 3175 Fifth St. For ages 10+ Register at 231-828-4188

Silent Sky
7:30pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Put on by Civic Theatre. Doors open at 7:00

Craft Day
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Township Library 1910 E. Apple Meet up with friends to do crafts

Saturday, January 18
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Bonfires & Brews
1:00pm – 10:00pm
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 462 Scenic Dr. Fire garden, open to all ages

Silent Sky
7:30pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Presented by Civic Doors open at 7:00pm. Inspiring true story! Theatre Tickets 231-722-3852

Muskegon Risers Home Soccer Game
7:00pm
Trinity Health Arena 470 W. Western Ave. Get your ticket at the gate 231-799-7000

Puzzle Time
2:00-3:30pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Free event. youth and teens ages 3+

Adult Jigsaw Competition
Noon
Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. 895 Fourth St. $30. Top 3 teams win prizes!

Drumfit in Montague
8:00am-8:45am
Renew You Fitness Center 8725 Water St. For more info renewfitns@gmail.com

Coffee with Friends and Muskegon Pride
12:00pm-1:30pm
Coffee Factory 1402 Hudson St. Start your Saturday with friendly faces

January Saturdays: Puzzle Games
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W. Clay Ave.

Muskegon Indoor Farmers Market
9:00am-2:00pm
Farmers Market Barn 242 W. Western Ave. Check out all they have to offer!

Sunday, January 19
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Monday, January 20
Luge, Ski, Ice Skate, Hike & Snow Shoe
Daily (weather permitting)
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 562 Scenic Dr. North Muskegon Get times and costs at www.msports.org

Cathy Houseman, Tourism Information Aide
Visit Muskegon-Muskegon County CVB
610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon MI 49440
T: 231-724-3100
Email: info@visitmuskegon.org
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9-3 Closed Wednesday
2025 Muskegon County Visitor Guide: http://bit.ly/VisitorsGuideMKG
Cathy@VisitMuskegon.org | www.visitmuskegon.org

AGENDA: FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES


FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL
5865 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415
JANUARY 13, 2025


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

  1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  2. Roll call
  3. Approval of board minutes: 12/9/24
  4. Approve / amend agenda
  5. Correspondence / reports
  6. Public comments regarding agenda items
  7. Unfinished Business
    none
  8. New Business
    A. Performance and Indemnification Resolution- Muskegon County Road Commission
    B. Cleveland Rd Project Payment
    C. Budget Amendments
    D. Fruitport District Library Board Appointments
    E. Fruitport District Library Expansion Discussion
  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

Events Happening in Muskegon County! January 6 – 13, 2025

Check out our website for a complete list www.visitmuskegon.org
Visit the many daily events at our Muskegon County libraries www.madl.org

Monday, January 6
Lakeshore Legacy Project 2024
4:30pm-2:30am
Along Western Ave. Enjoy the holiday lighting & decorations through January 10, 2025

Holiday Promotional Giveaway Punch Card
November 30- January 6
Downtown Muskegon & Lakeside Businesses Collect 5 punches on card and turn the card in to be entered to win a prize. The link to participating businesses: https://www.visitmuskegon.org/event/holiday-promotional-giveaway-punch-card/8638/

Tuesday, January 7
Lakeshore Legacy Project 2024
4:30pm-2:30am
Along Western Ave. Enjoy the holiday lighting & decorations through January 10, 2025

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Valkyrie 1900 Ruddiman Dr. No cover charge. Come early to get your seat!

Cornhole Tuesdays
6:00pm-9:00pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson 149 Shoreline Dr. For more information 231-722-0000 $10

Wednesday, January 8
Lakeshore Legacy Project 2024
4:30pm-2:30am
Along Western Ave. Enjoy the holiday lighting & decorations through January 10, 2025

Fire Prevention Presentation
3:00pm-4:00pm
Hackley Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Insightful information! Registration not required

Decorate a Mug
1:30pm-4:30pm
Holton Library 8776 Holton Duck Lake Rd. For more info call 231-821-0268

Muskegon Music Trivia
7:00pm-9:00pm
Unruly Brewing Co. 360 W. Western Ave. No cover charge. Arrive early for your seat!

Beginner Knit and Crochet
5:30pm-6:45pm
Norton Shores Library 705 Seminole Rd. Register at www.madl.org

LEGO Building
5:30pm-6:45pm
Egelston Library 5428 E. Apple Ave. Leave your LEGOs home. 231-788-6477

Recycle Craft Day
5:30pm-7:00pm
Library for Disabled 4845 Airline Rd. Craft making! Register at 231-737-6310

Thursday, January 9
Muskegon Music Trivia Night
7:00pm-9:00pm
Wonderland Distillery 1989 Lakeshore Dr. No cover-charge

Lakeshore Legacy Project 2024
4:30pm-2:30am
Along Western Ave. Enjoy the holiday lighting & decorations through January 10, 2025

New Game Night
5:00pm-6:45pm
Muskegon Township Library 1910 E. Apple Ave. Come out and try a new game!

Friday, January 10
Silent Sky
7:30pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Presented by Civic Doors open at 7:00pm. Inspiring true story! Theatre Tickets 231-722-3852

Craft Day
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Township Library 1910 E. Apple Meet up with friends to do crafts

Lisa Sung Jazz Quartet
7:30pm
The Block 360 W. Western Ave. For ticket information 231-726-3231

Lakeshore Legacy Project 2024
4:30pm-2:30am
Along Western Ave. Enjoy the holiday lighting & decorations through January 10, 2025

Saturday, January 11
Silent Sky
7:30pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Presented by Civic Doors open at 7:00pm. Inspiring true story! Theatre Tickets 231-722-3852

Civic Theatre Mini Camp
10:30am-11:30am
Dalton Library 3175 Fifth St. Learn acting, singing, dancing! Register at 231-828-4188

Drumfit in Montague
8:00am-8:45am
Renew You Fitness Center 8725 Water St. For more info renewfitns@gmail.com

Coffee with Friends and Muskegon Pride
12:00pm-1:30pm
Coffee Factory 1402 Hudson St. Start your Saturday with friendly faces

January Saturdays: Fur Hunt and Trade
1:00pm-3:00pm
Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W. Clay Ave.

Muskegon Indoor Farmers Market
9:00am-2:00pm
Farmers Market Barn 242 W. Western Ave. Check out all they have to offer!

Sunday, January 12
Silent Sky
3:00pm
Frauenthal Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Presented by Civic Doors open at 2:30pm. Inspiring true story! Theatre Tickets 231-722-3852

Monday, January 13
Trivia Night: Pixar
7:00pm
Brewers Lounge 895 Fourth St. No cover-charge. Come early to get a seat!

Morning and Afternoon Movie
10:00am-Noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm
Library for Disabled 4845 Airline Rd. Please register at 231-737-6310

Cathy Houseman, Tourism Information Aide
Visit Muskegon-Muskegon County CVB
610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon MI 49440
T: 231-724-3100
Email: info@visitmuskegon.org
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9-3 Closed Wednesday
2024 Muskegon County Visitor Guide: http://bit.ly/VisitorsGuideMKG
Cathy@VisitMuskegon.org | www.visitmuskegon.org