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Muskegon County offices County Administrator Mark Eisenbarth is the Muskegon County administrator. The administration office attempts to promote a high quality of life by encouraging economic development, culture/diversity, health, public safety, education and preservation of natural resources.

Address: 990 Te St., Fourth Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6520 Email: administrator@co.muskegon.mi.us Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/administration

County Clerk Nancy A. Waters serves as clerk for Muskegon County. She performs marriages and provides applications and fingerprinting for concealed pistol licenses (CPL). Births, deaths and mar-

riages in Muskegon County are recorded and filed with the Muskegon County Clerk.

As county clerk, Waters is also the clerk of the Muskegon County Circuit Court and maintains civil, criminal, domestic, and custody files. All filed court documents are put on the court computer system. The public can access those files at the counter of the County Clerk’s Circuit Court Records Office.

Address: 990 Terrace St., First Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6316 Email: clerk@co.muskegon.mi.us Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk

County Prosecutor DJ Hilson, as the county prosecutor, is the chief law enforcement officer for Muskegon County.

Address: 990 Terrace St., Fifth Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6435

Email: meeuwenbergly@co.muskegon. mi.us Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/prosecutor

Register of Deeds Mark F. Fairchild serves as register of deeds for Muskegon County. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgage liens, surveys, plats, land contracts, condominiums, financing statements, related documents and other documents related to real estate. As Register of Deeds, Fairchild also collects real estate transfer tax for the state of Michigan and the county. Fairchild is also the chairman of the Muskegon County plat board.

Address: 173 E. Apple Ave., Suite 310, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6271 Email: deeds@co.muskegon.mi.us Hours: 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Recording hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/deeds

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Departments and services

County Sheriff

Emergency Services Department

Michael J. Poulin serves as Muskegon County sheriff. The sheriff’s office is responsible for public safety in the county. Animal control can be reached through 911. The animal shelter, located at 1300 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon, operated by Pound Buddies, can be reached at (231) 724-6500.

Address: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice 990 Terrace St., Sixth Floor, Muskegon 49440 Phone: (231) 724-6236 Email: Michael.Poulin@muskegonsheriff. com Website: www.muskegonsheriff.com

As emergency services manager, Richard Warner directs the disaster preparedness activity for Muskegon County. He plans for effective control and emergency services.

Address: Office and Emergency Operations Center, 1611 Oak Ave., Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6341 Hours: 7 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. MondayFriday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/emergencyservices

Equalization Department Donna Beth VanderVries serves as equalization director of Muskegon and Newaygo counties. As director,

VanderVries is responsible for advising the County Board of Commissioners regarding property tax base issues. As an advisory agency, the department has no policing or enforcement powers. The department surveys local assessed values, measures local assessment levels, and calculates total assessed values for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.

The department then presents this information to the Board of Commissioners in its annual equalization report. Muskegon County Equalization contracts with eleven municipalities to provide assessment administration services.

Address: 173 E. Apple Ave., Ste. 201, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6386 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/equalization

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Departments and services

Finance and Management Services Beth Dick heads the finance department for Muskegon County. The finance and management department provides services in accounting, budget, and purchasing.

Address: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, 4th Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6397 Hours: 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. MondayFriday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/financeandmgt

Parks and Recreation The Muskegon County parks system consists of Blue Lake County Park, 17505 White Road, Bailey; Patterson County Park, 5895 Blackmer Road, Ravenna; Pioneer County Park, 1563 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon; and Twin Lake County Park, 6231 Main St., Twin Lake.

There is overnight camping at Blue Lake County Park, Meinert Pines Campground and Pioneer County Park. Make reservations at www.muskegoncountyparks.org. Boat launching facilities are available at Deremo Access Site, Moore County Park and Twin Lake County Park.

Address: 1563 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon Phone: (231) 744-3580 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.muskegoncountyparks. org

Public Health Kathy Moore serves as the director of Muskegon Public Health. Douglas Hoch is the medical director and Joyce L. deJong serves as chief medical examiner for the county.

The Muskegon County Department of Public Health is responsible for health

promotion, disease prevention and environmental health protection.

Women, infants and children, (231) 724-1391 Family planning/birth control/pregnancy testing, (231) 724-4415 Sexually transmitted disease testing/ treatment, (231) 724-1258 Shots/shot records/tuberculosis skin testing, (231) 724-1220 Hearing and vision, (231) 724-1394 Environmental health/well/septic inspections/permits, (231) 724-6208 Food service licenses/inspections, (231) 724-4406 Children’s special health care services, (231) 724-6209 Substance abuse prevention, (231) 724-6350 Address: 209 E. Apple Avenue Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6246 Fax: (231) 724-6674 Email: publichealth@co.muskegon.mi.us Hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday Website: www.muskegonhealth.net

Brookhaven Medical Care Facility Brookhaven Medical Care Facility is one of 36 County medical care facilities in the State of Michigan. We have 120 dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid beds, making Brookhaven one of the largest skilled nursing facilities in the Muskegon area.

Residents enjoy exceptionally large private and semi-private rooms that provide each person with their own window with beautiful views, in addition to access to our one-acre, fully enclosed, natural courtyard area. We invite you to get to know us. Call today for more information or to schedule your personalized tour.

Address: 1890 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-3500 Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday

Website: www.brookhavenmcf.org

SENIOR SERVICES Agewell services Agewell Services provides services such as daily Meals on Wheels delivery, lunches and programs for seniors, elder abuse education programs, and the Tanglewood Park wellness center. Tanglewood Park programs range from fitness and exercise to art, music, computer classes, clubs, cards and games. The Tanglewood CafÇ is open M/W/F from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. and T/Th from 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Address: Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Road, Muskegon 49444 Phone: (231) 755-0434 Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday Website: www.agewellservices.org

Lunch/activity centers Egelcraft, 2129 Arrowhead Drive, Muskegon. (231) 773-4400 Jefferson Towers, 1077 Jefferson St., Muskegon. (231) 670-1027 Northside Seniors, Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman Drive, Muskegon. (231) 744-8613 Pine Grove Manor, 1764 E. Apple Ave. (231) 773-5563 Shawl Meal Site, 225 S. Hall St., Whitehall. (231) 894-4670 Trinity Healthcare, Mercy Health Hospital Campus, 1500 E. Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon. (231) 672-2000

HealthWest HealthWest, a mental health care provider, seeks to be a leader in integrated health care, inspiring hope and wellness in partnership with individuals, families, and the community. In addition to a 24-hour crisis line at (231) 722-4357,

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Departments and services TRANSPORTATION

Muskegon Transit

Muskegon County Airport

The Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) provides public transportation throughout Muskegon County. Make sure to be at the bus stop five minutes before the published stop time.

For people more than 60 years old or who have a disability, the GoBus is available for transportation throughout all of Muskegon County. Rides may be requested between 6:28 a.m. 10:49 p.m.

Monday-Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.5:40 p.m. Fares range from $2 in the metro zone to $5 in the outlying areas.

Address: Louis A. McMurray Conference Center, 2624 Sixth Street, Muskegon Heights Phone: (231) 724-6420 Fax: (231) 830-1607 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.matsbus.com

The Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is a modern, all weather facility serving the commercial, business, and general aviation transportation needs of West Michigan Shoreline region. Commercial airline service is provided by United Airlines (through its partnership with SkyWest Airlines) with daily service to Chicago O’Hare with one-stop access to almost any destination in the world is possible.

In addition to commercial airline activity, MKG has significant general aviation activity. MKG plays an important role in the transportation of people and goods on behalf of the region contributing over $56 million in annual economic impact. Muskegon County Airport is also home to the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue facility, staffed during the summer months to provide water rescue and national security servic-

Probate Court

14th Circuit Court

The Hon. Gregory C. Pittman is presiding probate judge for Muskegon County.

The Hon. Brenda E. Sprader serves as probate judge.

Judicial power in Michigan is vested in the state Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals and a trial court of general jurisdiction.

The Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Muskegon County. The Hon. William C. Marietti serves as chief circuit judge.

Other circuit judges are the Hon. Annette Smedley, Timothy G. Hicks, and Kathy Hoogstra.

Address: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon 49442 Phone for Court Administrator Sandra Vanderhyde: (231) 724-6323 Fax: (231) 724-6695 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/cir-

es. Always “Check MKG First” for your air travel needs.

Address: 99 Sinclair Drive, Muskegon Phone: (231) 798-4596 Website: www.flymkg.com

Concealed Pistol License To find a CPL class, check the phone book or Google CPL Training in Muskegon or gun clubs in Muskegon. After the class, pick up an application at the County Clerk’s office, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, or online at www.michigan. gov.File your application at the County Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will need a certificate from your training class; a current picture identification (Michigan Driver’s License or State Identification); an application fee of $100 for new applicants and $115 for renewal applicants.

Address: 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Muskegon County courts

Address: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace St., Fifth Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6241 Fax: (231) 724-6232 Hours: 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. MondayFriday Website: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/probatecourt

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60th District Court The 60th District Court in Muskegon County is headed by Raymond Kostrzewa, chief judge, and judges Maria Ladas Hoopes, Geoffrey T. Nolan, and Harold F. Closz.

All criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, are filed at the 60th District Court. The district court can also perform marriages.

Address: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace St., Second Floor, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 724-6294 Fax: (231) 724-3489 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MondayFriday

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Muskegon area schools Fruitport Community Schools Empowering individuals to positively impact their world. At Fruitport Community Schools we truly focus on and value our community.

Superintendent: Bob Szymoniak Address: 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd Fruitport, MI 49415 Phone: (231) 865-4100 Website: www.fruitportschools.net

Holton Public Schools Rooted in community, reaching for excellence. The Holton Public Schools’ community will foster a safe and respectful educational environment focused on life-long learning, college, career, and work place success, and the continuous growth of all stakeholders toward academic excellence.

Superintendent: Adam Bayne Address: 6500 4th Street Holton, MI 49425 Phone: (231) 821-1700 Website: www.holtonschools.com

Mona Shores Public Schools Mona Shores inspires excellence, building character and impacting the future through academics, arts and athletics.

Superintendent: Greg Helmer Address: 121 Randall Road Muskegon, MI 49441 Phone: (231) 780-4751 Website: www.monashores.net

Montague Area Public Schools It is the mission of Montague Area Public Schools to educate and inspire all students to be motivated, articulate,

productive, and successful citizens for today, tomorrow, and forever.

Superintendent: Jeffrey W. Johnson Address: 4882 Stanton Blvd, Montague 49437 Phone: (231) 893-1515 Website: www.mapsk12.org

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Our primary mission is to provide the leadership, programs, and services that enhance the success of everyone we serve and it is our vision to be the premier source for quality educational leadership, programs, and services.

Superintendent: Dr. John Severson Address: 630 Harvey Street, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 777-2637 Website: www.muskegonisd.org

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Muskegon area schools

Muskegon Public Schools The best for every child, every day Superintendent: Justin Jennings Address: 349 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon 49440 Phone: (231) 720-2000 Website: www.muskegonpublicschools. org

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System The goal for our students is to experience success and be academically prepared to take advantage of opportunities in a changing society. We want them to be innovative leaders in their fields,

healthy individuals and community advocates who make a positive difference in the world.

Superintendent: Rane’ Garcia Address: 2441 Sanford Street Muskegon Heights 49444 Phone: (231) 830-3703 Website: www.mhtigers.org

North Muskegon Public Schools The mission of North Muskegon Public Schools is to assist all students in becoming lifelong learners, with the social skills necessary to become productive, responsible citizens of strong character.

Superintendent: Dr. Curt Babcock

Adress: 1600 Mills Ave North Muskegon 49445 Phone: (231) 719-4100 Website: www.nmps.net

Oakridge Public Schools The community of Oakridge Public Schools exists to prepare every student, within a safe and healthy environment, with a globally competitive education focused on college preparation, workplace success, and lifelong learning.

Superintendent: Tom Livezey Administration Office: 275 South Wolf Lake Road, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 788-7100 Website: www.oakridgeschools.org

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Muskegon area schools Orchard View Schools Orchard View schools strives to provide a safe, supportive environment that encourages academic growth, responsible citizenship, and life-long learning for all students.

Superintendent: Jim Nielsen Administration Office: 35 South Sheridan, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 760-1300 Website: www.orchardview.org

Ravenna Public Schools We place a great focus on the continual improvement of student outcomes.

Superintendent: John VanLoon Address: 12322 Stafford Street, Ravenna 49451 Phone: (231) 853-2231 Website: www.ravennaschools.org

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Superintendent: Steve Edwards Address: 991 W. Giles Rd. Muskegon 49445 Phone: (231) 744-4736 Website: www.reeths-puffer.org

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Whitehall District Schools

Our border stretches over five different townships, but our mission focuses on only one goal: success. Success for our students in the classroom, in college, and in life.

Success for our families who roll up their sleeves and care for a school system second to none. Success for an unrivaled faculty fueled by innovation and compassion, and educated by over 250 college degrees.

Whitehall District Schools, in partnership with parents and the community, are committed to help each child become a literate, caring, and contributing member of our world; accomplished through experiences in academics, the arts, athletics, and co-curricular programs.

Superintendent: Jerry McDowell Business Office: 541 E. Slocum Street Whitehall 49461

OCTOBER • Phantom of the Opera with the Barton Organ NOVEMBER • An Evening with Author & Activist Eve Ensler • Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks: The Music and Lives of Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash • Girls Night: The Musical DECEMBER • The Nutcracker, by West Michigan Youth Ballet • FREE Family Movie Day FEBRUARY • An Evening with Groucho MARCH • Million Dollar Quartet • Richard Dowling: The Music of Scott Joplin • Louie Anderson Comedian • Wizard of Oz APRIL • FREE Family Movie Day

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JULY

July 29-Aug. 4 — Rocketry Festival, Muskegon County Wastewater Management Facility, 8301 White Drive, Muskegon

AUGUST 1 — McGraft Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 2205 Wickham Drive, Norton Shores 3-13 — White Lake Chamber Music Festival 4 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m., Kari Lynch Band, Hackley Park, Muskegon 4 — First Friday “Touch the Trucks,” 6-8 p.m., downtown Muskegon 4 — Summer Concerts on the Depot Lawn, 7 p.m., Union Depot, Muskegon 4-6 — Summer Theater Festival, 7:30 p.m., Howmet Playhouse, Whitehall

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4 — Movies on Deck: “The Sting,” 9:30 p.m., USS LST 494 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St., Muskegon 5 — Montague Artisan Market, 9 a.m.1 p.m., Montague 5 — White Lake Nature Walks, 10:30 a.m., White Lake Chamber of Commerce, Whitehall 5 — Maranatha Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 5 — Dinner/Dance Cruise, 7-9 p.m., Port City Princess, 560 Mart St., Muskegon 7 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 8 — Everything Blueberries with Chef Jamie, 6:30 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

8 — Free Summer Concert Series, Montague Bandshell, Montague 9-12 — Unity 2017 Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing, Western Ave., Muskegon 9 — Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place, 5-8:30 p.m., 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 9 — Get Totally Eclipsed, 7 p.m., Norton Shores Library, 705 Seminole Road 10-12 — Northside Family Fun Fest, Walker Park, 1521 Ruddiman, North Muskegon 10-12 — Summer Theatre Festival, 7:30 p.m., Howmet Playhouse, Whitehall 10 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 10 — McGraft Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 2205 Wickham Drive, Norton

Shores 12 — Hey 5k!, 8 a.m., Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 12 — Taste of History: Celebrations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Road, Whitehall 12 — Super Saturday: Native Storytelling, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 12 — Maranatha Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 12 — Star Gazing Open House: Perseid Meteor Shower, 8:30 p.m., Muskegon County Wastewater Management Facility, 8301 White Drive, Muskegon 13 — Print It!, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western Ave., Mus-

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kegon 13 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 14 — Learn About Eclipses, 6 p.m., Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 14 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 15 — McGraft Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 2205 Wickham Drive, Norton Shores 15 — Free Summer Concert Series, Montague Bandshell, Montague 16 — Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place, 5-8:30 p.m., 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 17-19 — Summer Theater Festival, 7:30 p.m., Howmet Playhouse, Whitehall 18-20 — Michigan Maritime Celebration, Pere Marquette Public Beach, Muske-

gon 18 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m., Groove Solution, Hackley Park, Muskegon 18 — Music at the Light: Oceania Drive Trio, 7 p.m., White River Light Station, Whitehall 18 — Movies on Deck: People’s Choice, 9:30 p.m., USS LST 494 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St., Muskegon 19 — Moose Fest Acoustic Music, Heri-

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tage Landing, 1050 Seventh St., Muskegon 19 — Channel Paddle, 8 a.m., Harbour Towne Beach, 3315 Fulton Ave., Muskegon 19 — Norton Shores Arts and Drafts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 82 Randall Road, Norton Shores 19 — Bright Lights Muskegon Lighthouse Festival, 1-8 p.m., Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St., Muskegon 19 — Fish Boil, 4-8 p.m., White Lake Area Sportsfishing Association, Montague Bandshell, Montague 18 — Red Lotus Gallery Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Muskegon Center for the Arts, 356 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 19 — Maranatha Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 19 — Movies on the Beach: “The Croods,” 9:30 p.m., Pere Marquette Public

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Beach, Muskegon 20 — Sushi Night with Chef Damon, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 21 — Star Gazing Open House: Solar Eclipse, 8:30 p.m., Muskegon County Wastewater Management Facility, 8301 White Drive, Muskegon 21 — Mark Kahny Trio, 6 p.m., Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 21 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 22 — Southern Classic Shrimp & Grits with Chef Jamie, 6:30 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 22 — Free Summer Concert Series, Montague Bandshell, Montague 23 — Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place, 5-8:30 p.m., 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 23 — McGraft Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 2205 Wickham Drive, Norton Shores 24-26 — Shoreline Jazz Festival, Heritage Landing, Muskegon 24 — Film Screening and Lecture: “Coming to Light” with Anne Makepeace, 5:30 p.m., Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 24 — Girls Night Out: You Grill Girl! with Chef Char, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 24 — Alexander Zonjic and Friends, 7:30 p.m., The Block, 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 25-29 — Discover Columbus’ Ships, Heritage Landing, Muskegon 26 — Roosevelt Park Day, Roosevelt Park.

26 — Burning Foot Beer Festival, 3-9 p.m., Pere Marquette Public Beach, Muskegon 26 — Maranatha Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 27 — Print It!, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 28 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave.,

Muskegon 29 — Summer Movie Night: “The Walk,” 5:30 p.m., Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 30 — Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place, 5-8:30 p.m., 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

SEPTEMBER 1-2 — Polish Festival, Hackley Park, Muskegon 2 — Run for Sight 5K Run/Walk, 7-11 a.m, Pere Marquette Public Beach, Muskegon 2 — Pancakes on the Beach, 8-11a.m., Lions Club ,Pere Marquette Public Beach, Muskegon 2 — Montague Artisan Market, Montague Farmers Market, Montague 2 — White Lake Nature Walks, 10:30 a.m., White Lake Chamber of Commerce, Whitehall 2 — Maranatha Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton

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Shores 4 — Labor Day Community Walk, 10 a.m., Montague Foods, 8718 Water St.,Montague 4 — West Michigan United Labor Day Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Muskegon 4 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 5 — Summer Ain’t Over Yet! Concert, 6:30 p.m., Goodrich Park, Whitehall 9 — Sportsmen for Youth Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport 9 — Himalayan Salt Block Cooking with Chef Char, 10 a.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 10 — Retro Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 10 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake

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10 — Stocks and Sauces with Chef Damon, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 11 — 9/11 Tribute and Memorial Service, 1:30 p.m., USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St., Muskegon 11 — Roll On Muskegon, 6:30 p.m., Community Bicycle Ride, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 12 — Summer Ain’t Over Yet! Concert, 6:30 p.m., Goodrich Park, Whitehall 12 — Healthier You: Make It and Take It with Chef Jamie, 6:30 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 14-17 — Michigan Irish Music Festival at Heritage Landing, Western Ave., Muskegon 14 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 14 — Girls Night Out: Wine and Chocolate with Chef Char, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 16-17 — SJO Supercross Event, 5 p.m., Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport 16 — Star Gazing Open House, 7:30 p.m., Muskegon County Wastewater Management Facility, 8301 White Drive, Muskegon 19 — Summer Ain’t Over Yet! Concert, 6:30 p.m., Goodrich Park, Whitehall 20 — Frauenthal Center 2017-2018 Season Launch Party, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave. #200, Muskegon 20 — Mighty Omegas: Heart Healthy Fish of the Great Lakes with the Fish Monger’s Wife, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 21 — Hackley and Hume Site All Access Tour, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 22 — Golftoberfest, 11 a.m., Lincoln Golf Club, 4907 Whitehall Road, Muskegon 23 — Muskegon Harvest Fest, 10 a.m.1p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 23 — Lumber Barons’ Ball, 6-10 p.m.,

Hackley Administration Building, 349 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 26 — Summer Ain’t Over Yet! Concert, 6:30 p.m., Goodrich Park, Whitehall

26 — Meals on a Budget with Chef Jamie, 6:30 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 28-30 — Maranatha Christian Writ-

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Calendar of events ers’ Conference, Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Tabernacle, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 28 — Mums The Word: Naked Cake with Kathy DeHoag, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 29-Oct. 1 — Third Annual Halloween Harvest Weekend, Pioneer County Park, 1563 N. Scenic Drive, Muskegon 29 — West Michigan Symphony Presents: Ravel and Gershwin Piano Concertos, 7:30 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W Western Ave # 200, Muskegon 30 — COOK Competition for Adults with Chef Jack Page, 9 a.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 30 — Antique Car Show, 1-3 p.m., The Cove Assisted Living Facility, 1750 Vulcan St., Muskegon 30 — Aldo Lopez-Gavilan & Ilmar Gavilan Jazz Duo, 7:30 p.m.,The Block, 360 W. Western Ave. 2nd Floor, Muskegon

OCTOBER 1 — Third Annual Halloween Harvest Weekend, Pioneer County Park, 1563 N. Scenic Drive, Muskegon 1-4 — Fall Seniors Retreat, Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Tabernacle, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 6-7 — Buster Keaton Convention & Film Festival, Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave. #200, Muskegon 7 — Depot-to-Depot Fall Color Tour, self guided tour, get maps at Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 7 — Kids Cooking: Homemade Caramel Apples and Baked Apple Roses with Chef Char, 10 a.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 7 — White Lake Nature Walks, 10:30 a.m., White Lake Chamber of Commerce, Whitehall 8 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 10 — Gourmet Pizza From Scratch

with Chef Jamie, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 12 — Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 14 — 23rd Annual Pumpkin Fest, 9:30 a.m., White Lake Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. Hanson St., Whitehall 14 — Depot-to-Depot Fall Color Tour, self guided tour, get maps at Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 14 — Cupcakes Halloween Style with Kathy DeHoag, 10 a.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 18-21 — Tempting Tables: Tablescapes and Collections, Holiday Inn Muskegon, Harbor, 939 Third St., Muskegon 21 — Depot-to-Depot Fall Color Tour, self guided tour, get maps at Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 21 — Cast Iron Cooking For All Ages with Chef Char, 10 a.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 21 — Neil Jacobs, American Gypsy, 7:30 p.m., The Block, 360 W. Western Ave. 2nd Floor, Muskegon 22 — Poultry Cookery with Chef Damon, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 24 — Southern Classic: Meat Pies with Chef Jamie, 6:30 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 25 — Stock Up on Fish Broth with The Fish Monger’s Wife, 6 p.m., Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon 25-26 — Hackley and Hume Site: Obituary Tour, Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 27-28 — Haunted Trail, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, 8637 N. Durham Road, Whitehall 28 — Depot-to-Depot Fall Color Tour, self guided tour, get maps at Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

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28 — Lakeside Halloween Costume Parade, 11 a.m., Lakeside District, Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon

NOVEMBER 4 — Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks, 7:30 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave. #200, Muskegon 10 — West Michigan Symphony Presents Enigma Variations, 7:30 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave. #200, Muskegon 11 — Andrew Spencer, percussionist, 7:30 p.m., The Block, 360 W. Western Ave., 2nd Floor, Muskegon 17-18 — White Lake Area Holiday Walk, White Lake Area, Colby St., Montague and Whitehall 22-Dec 3 — Festival of Trees, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave., Muskegon 25 — Holidays in the City, downtown Muskegon 30-Dec 2 — America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree, 7 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425, W. Western Ave. #200, Muskegon

DECEMBER

1-2 — America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree, 7 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave. # 200, Muskegon 1-3 — Festival of Trees, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave., Muskegon 2 — Holidays in Lakeside, Lakeside District, Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon 2 — White Lake Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., White Lake Area, Muskegon 3 — Circle of Trees, Walker Park, 1521 Ruddiman, North Muskegon 9 — Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Whitehall United Methodist Church, 117 S. Division, Whitehall 15 — West Michigan Symphony Presents Celtic Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave # 200, Muskegon 16 — Cathie Ryan, Irish Folk Music, 7:30 p.m., The Block, 360 W. Western Ave., 2nd Floor, Muskegon

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Muskegon County cities

City of Montague The City of Montague lies on the shore of White Lake, which connects to Lake Michigan. The city boasts a downtown shopping district, several parks and extensive bike trails. The City of Whitehall is located across White Lake.

City Hall Address: 8778 Ferry St., Montague 49437 Phone: (231) 893-1155 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m-5 p.m.

Website: www.cityofmontague.org Mayor: A. James Neubauer City Manager: Jeff Auch City Clerk: Michelle Landis City Treasurer: Timothy Paul Police chief: Robert Rought

City of Muskegon The name “Muskegon” comes from the Ottawa Indian word “Masquigon,” meaning marshy river or swamp. Muskegon is home to the largest beach in West Michigan and boasts a wide array of shopping and entertainment opportunities. Muskegon is the largest city in Muskegon County and the county seat.

City Hall Address: P.O. Box 356 / 933 Terrace St., Muskegon 49440 Phone: (231) 724-6705 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Website: www.muskegon-mi.gov Mayor: Stephen Gawron City Manager: Frank Peterson City Clerk: Ann Marie Meisch City Treasurer: Sarah Peterson

City of Muskegon Heights Just a 10-minute drive from Lake Michigan, Muskegon Heights is located in the southwest portion of Muskegon County. The city is home to the public transit headquarters.

City Hall address: 2724 Peck St., Muskegon Heights 49444 Phone: (231) 733-8999

City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Website: www.cityofmuskegonheights. org Mayor: Kim Sims City Manager: Jake Eckholm City Clerk: Sharon Gibbs City Finance: Lori Doodi Police chief: Joseph E. Thomas, Jr.

City of North Muskegon The City of North Muskegon is a peninsula located between the shores of Muskegon Lake and Bear Lake. The city is only a few miles from Michigan’s Adventure amusement park, and provides easy access to a number of bike trails.

City Hall address: 1502 Ruddiman Drive, Muskegon 49445 Phone: (231) 744-1621 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Website: www.cityofnorthmuskegon.com Mayor: Chris Witham City Manager: Sam Janson City Clerk: Lee Ann Clausen City Treasurer: Kristy K. Mattson Police Chief: Thomas Korabik Fire chief: Steve Lague

City of Roosevelt Park The City of Roosevelt Park is located to the southwest of the City of Muskegon. It became a separate city Aug. 20,

1946. The city has nine parks which feature tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, and gazebos.

City Hall address: 900 Oak Ridge Road, Muskegon 49441 Phone: (231) 755-3721 City Halls hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Website: www.rooseveltpark.org Mayor: Allan C. Lowe City Manager: Jared Olson City Clerk: Amy VanderLeest City Treasurer: Sarah Petersen Police Chief: David Boone

City of Whitehall The City of Whitehall was established in 1859 when lumber baron Charles Mears founded the village of Mears. The village was renamed Whitehall in 1867 and became a city in 1943. The city is located across the lake from Montague and offers an extensive marina.

City Hall address: 405 E. Colby St., Whitehall 49461 Phone: (231) 894-4048 Website: www.cityofwhitehall.org City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Mayor: Edward Whalen City Manager: Scott K. Huebler Clerk: Brenda Bourdon Treasurer: Laurie Audo Fire Chief: Greg Holman

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Muskegon County townships Blue Lake Township Blue Lake Township is home to Blue Lake Fine Arts camp, a summer school of the arts located in Manistee National Forest. Blue Lake was formed in 1966 and celebrates its 50th anniversary season this year.

Address: 1491 Owasippe Road, Twin Lake 49457 Phone: (231) 894-6335 Township Hall hours: Monday 2-5 p.m., T/W/TH 9 a.m.-noon Website: www.bluelaketownship.org Township Supervisor: Melonie L. Arbogast Township Clerk: Jeff Abram Township Treasurer: Deborah J. Therrian

Casnovia Township Casnovia Township is located about 22 miles from the center of Muskegon and about 25 miles north of Grand Rapids. Casnovia is home to Half Moon Lake, which provides opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing.

Address: 245 S. Canada Road, Casnovia 49318 Phone: (616) 675-4064 Township Hall hours: M/T/W 8 a.m.1 p.m., TH 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. F 8 a.m.-noon Website: www.castwp.com Township Supervisor: Kelli Ashbaugh Township Clerk: Jennie Powell Township Treasurer: Gayle Brock

Cedar Creek Township Cedar Creek Township is located northeast of the city of Muskegon, bordering Holton Township on the north, Dalton Township on the west and Egelston Township on the south.

Address: 6556 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake 49457 Phone: (231) 821-0014 Township Hall hours: M/T/W 8:30

a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Township Supervisor: Krystal Smith Township Clerk: Stephanie Kuziak Township Treasurer: Heather Jarvis Website: www.cedarcreektownship.org

Dalton Township Dalton Township borders the village of Lakewood Club and is home to outdoor attractions such as horse trails, the Fred Meijer Berry Junction bike trail, and several inland lakes.

Address: 1616 E. Riley Thompson Road, Muskegon 49445 Phone: (231) 766-3043 Township Hall hours: M/T/W/TH/F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Website: www.daltontownship.org Township Supervisor: Tony Barnes Township Clerk: Mary Ann Wallace Township Deputy Clerk: Lori Hayes Township Treasurer: Elizabeth Jenkins Township Deputy Treasurer: Jessica Kidder

Egleston Township

Phone: (231) 766-3208 Township Hall hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., F 8 a.m.-noon Website: www.fruitlandtwp.org Township Supervisor: Marcia Jeske Township Clerk: Karolyn Rillema Township Treasurer: Melissa Beegle

Fruitport Charter Township

Fruitport Charter Township, located in the south of Muskegon County, is home of the Lakes Mall Shopping Center. The township borders the Village of Fruitport.

Address: 5865 Airline Road, Fruitport 49415 Phone: (231) 865-3151 Township Hall hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Website: www.fruitporttownship-mi.gov Township Supervisor: Heidi Tice Township Clerk: Andrea Anderson Township Deputy Clerk: Joan Stark Township Treasurer: Rose Dillon

Holton Township

Egelston Township is home to Wolf Lake, which provides recreational opportunities for the township and surrounding communities.

Address: 5428 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 788-2308 Township Hall Hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Website: www.egelstontwp.org Township Supervisor: John Holter Township Clerk: Joan J. Raap, CMC Township Treasurer: Kelly Gerard

Holton Township is located in the north-east corner of Muskegon County.

Holton Days is an annual community celebration every year on the last weekend of July.

Address: P.O. Box 328, 6511 Holton Whitehall Road, Holton 49425 Phone: (231) 821-2168 Township Hall Hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Website: www.holtontownship.com Township Supervisor: Alan Jager Township Clerk: Melanie Johnson Township Treasurer: William Halbower

Fruitland Township

Laketon Township

Fruitland Township is located north of Laketon Township and includes a long swath of Lake Michigan shoreline.

Address: 4545 Nestrom Road, Whitehall 49461

Laketon Township is nestled between the shorelines of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake.

Address: 2735 W. Giles Road, Muskegon 49445

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Muskegon County townships Phone: (231) 744-2454 Township Hall: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Website: www.laketon.org Township Supervisor: Kim Arter Township Clerk: Christina Achterhoff Township Deputy Clerk: Molly Joslyn Township Treasurer: Lori Lynn Archer Township Deputy Treasurer: Veronica West

Montague Township Montague Township borders Oceana County to the north, and the City of Montague to the south. The township is a rural in nature featuring attractions such as the White River,White Lake, Nature Preserves, Clear Springs, and Henderson Lake where there is an 18-hole disc golf course.

Address: 8915 Whitbeck Road, Montague 49437 Mailing Address: 3125 Weesies Road, Montague Phone: (231) 894-4414 Township Hall hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Website: www.montaguetownship.com Township Supervisor: Jeff King Township Clerk: Wesley J. Weesies Township Treasurer: Tracy Korthase

Moorland Township Moorland Township borders Egelston Township on the west, Ravenna Township on the south and Casnovia Township on the east. Moorland was once largely composed of swamps.

Address: 12416 E. Apple Avenue, Ravenna 49451 Phone: (231) 853-2015 Township Clerk hours: M/TH 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Supervisor & Treasurer T/TH 9 a.m.- 1 p.m Website: www.moorlandtwp.com Township Supervisor: Dan Nutt

Township Clerk: Rose Spoelman Township Treasurer: Maureen K. Hogan

Muskegon Township Muskegon Township borders the City of Muskegon. It is the oldest township in the state of Michigan, created by the legislature in 1837.

Address: 1990 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon 49442 Phone: (231) 777-2555 Township Hall hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Website: www.muskegontwp.org Township Supervisor: Dave Kieft, Jr. Township Clerk: Ann D. Oakes Township Deputy Clerk: Robyn McKenna Township Treasurer: Jeffrey B. Wood

Ravenna Township Ravenna Township, located in the southeast of Muskegon County, surrounds the Village of Ravenna.

Address: 3770 Blackmer Road, Ravenna 49451 Phone: (231) 853-6205 Township Hall hours: M/T/W 8 a.m2 p.m. F 8 a.m.- noon Website: www.ravennatwp.com Township Supervisor: Elmer Hoyle Township Clerk: Penny Sherman Township Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Laura Moyer Township Treasurer: Sonja Patterson Township Trustees: Bruce Yonker and John Bonthuis

Sullivan Township Sullivan Township is located in the south of Muskegon County and is bordered by Ravenna in the east, Egelston in the north and Fruitport Township in the west.

Address: 8138 Hts. Ravenna Road, Ravenna 49451

Phone: (231) 853-6900 Township Hall hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m., F 8 a.m.noon Website: www.sullivantownship.com Township Supervisor: Tony G. Mabrito Township Clerk: Sue E. Buckner Township Treasurer: Tammy Gillette

White River Township White River Township is located in the northwest corner of Muskegon County and boasts a long stretch of Lake Michigan Shoreline. White River Township seeks to maintain a balance between development and the available resources and land to support it.

Address: 7386 Post Road, Montague 49 437 Phone: (231) 894-9216 Website: www.whiterivertwp.com Township Hall hours: M 9 a.m.noon Township Supervisor: Michael L. Cockerill Township Clerk: Joy Ann Lehman Township Treasurer: Deborah Harris

Whitehall Township Whitehall Township borders the Village of Whitehall. Blue Lake Township is located to the east, Montague Township to the north and Fruitland Township to the south.

Address: 7644 Durham Road, Whitehall 49461 Phone: (231) 893-2095 Township Hall Hours: M/T/W/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m - 3 p.m.

Website: www.whitehalltwp.org Township Supervisor: Charles L. Schmitigal Township Clerk: Sarah Sylvester Township Deputy Clerk: Elly Kennedy Township Treasurer: June Lydens

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Muskegon County villages Village of Casnovia The Village of Casnovia is known as “the gateway to Michigan’s apple country.” The village lies on the border of Muskegon and Kent Counties.

Address: 141 N. Main St., Casnovia 49318 Phone: (616) 675-4780 Village Hall hours: T/W/Th 9 a.m.

- noon Website: www.casnoviavillage.org Village President: Rand Kahrs Village Clerk: Ashley Scudder Village Treasurer: Kelsey Kahrs

Village of Fruitport The Village of Fruitport lies on the border of Muskegon and Ottawa counties. The village is home to Pomona Park, which boasts a band shelter and fishing pier.

Address: 45 N. Second St., Fruitport 49415 Phone: (231) 865-3577 Village Hall hours: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Monday- Thursday Website: www.villageoffruitport.com Village President: Roger Vanderstelt Village Clerk/Treasurer: Ann LaCroix

Village of Lakewood Club Lakewood Club lies in the north of Muskegon County. The village hosts fireworks each July.

Address: 6681 Automobile Road, Twin Lake 49457 Phone (231) 894-9008 Village Hall hours: M/W 8 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m., T/TH 8 a.m.-noon, F closed Website: www.villageoflakewoodclub.org Village President: Russell O. Lichner

Village Clerk: Wendy Bloem Village Deputy Clerk: Mary Kilmer and Cheryl Edsall Village Treasurer: Lisa Swanson

Village of Ravenna Ravenna is located in Ravenna Township in the southeastern corner of Muskegon County. The village school district has two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

Address: 12090 Crockery Creek Dr., Ravenna 49451 Phone: (231) 853-2360 Village Hall hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Website: www.ravennami.com Village President: Kathy Bensinger Village Clerk: Dee Dee Hazen Village Treasurer: Teresa Wingard

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Place and 1 tablespoon coconut oil or oil 1/4marshmallows teaspoon vegetable butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until melted; from heat.popped popcorn 6 remove quarts Stir in shredded coconut and candied ginger.

Mix well.

Cooking spray, optional Spray hands with cooking spray, then scoop up 1 tablespoon of popcorn mixture. mixture with hands to form ball. Place ball InonRoll small bowl, blend ranch dressing mix, spice mix, baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.

Repeat to make 36 balls. garlic powder, powdered sugar and cayenne pepper.

Place chocolate in small, microwave safe bowl.

Heat in microwave on high for one minute, until oil and blend until well Sprinkle with vegetable melted. If not completely melted, microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again. incorporated.

Stir 1 teaspoon coconut oil into melted chocolate.

Place chocolate in zipper-style bag and seal. bowl and spray lightly Place popcorn plastic in serving Snip off tiny corner of bag.

Pipe chocolate on popcorn balls in decorative with pattern. cooking spray. Sprinkle seasoning mix over Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Garnish with extra shredded coconut and extra popcorn to taste minced candied ginger, if desired.and toss. Store leftover seasoning Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Place truffles in cool place until chocolate is set. mix in airtight container for future use.

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Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn

Yield: 3 dozen truffles 5 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups miniature marshmallows Blazing Buffalo Ranch Popcorn Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced Cooking spray

Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn

Yield: 3 quarts 3 quarts popped popcorn Butter-flavored cooking spray 9 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix (cocoa sweetened with sugar or sugar substitute) 3 teaspoons cinnamon Put popcorn in large bowl and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Sprinkle cocoa mix and cinnamon on popcorn. Toss to coat evenly.

Spray and toss again until mixture is well coated.

Serve immediately.

Blazing Buffalo Ranch Popcorn

Yield: 6 quarts, plus leftover seasoning mix 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or dip mix (from 1-ounce package) 1 tablespoon seafood spice mix (or celery salt) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (or sugar) 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil 6 quarts popped popcorn Cooking spray, optional In small bowl, blend ranch dressing mix, spice mix, garlic powder, powdered sugar and cayenne pepper.

Sprinkle with vegetable oil and blend until well incorporated.

Place popcorn in serving bowl and spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle seasoning mix over popcorn to taste and toss. Store leftover seasoning mix in airtight container for future use.

Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn Yield: 3 quarts

3 quarts popped popcorn Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Butter-flavored cooking spray

9 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix (cocoa Yield: 3 dozen truffles sweetened with sugar or sugar substitute) 3 teaspoons cinnamon 5 cups air-popped popcorn Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn Put popcorn in large bowl and lightly spray with cooking spray.

2 cups miniature marshmallows Sprinkle cocoaYield: mix and cinnamon on popcorn. Toss 3 butter quarts 1 tablespoon coconut oil or to coat evenly.

Spray and toss again until is well coated. popcorn 3 mixture quarts popped 1/2 cup shredded coconut Serve immediately.

Butter-flavored cooking spray 3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced Popcorn 9 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix (coc Cooking Blazing spray Buffalo Ranch Yield: 6 quarts, plus leftover seasoning mix 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolatesweetened with sugar or sugar subst 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or dip mix (from teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon coconut oilpackage) or3butter 1-ounce 1 tablespoon seafood spice mix (or celery salt) Put in large bowl and lightly spray wit 1 teaspoon garlicpopcorn powder Place popcorn in large bowl.

1 teaspoon powdered sugar (or sugar) spray.coconut oil or Place marshmallows andcooking 1cayenne tablespoon 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon over vegetable oil cocoa mix Sprinkle and cinnamon on popcor butter in medium saucepan medium-low heat.

Stir 6 quarts popped popcorn coat evenly.

Cookingto spray, optional until melted; remove from heat.

In small bowl, blend ranch dressing mix, spice mix, Spray and ginger. toss again until mixture is well coa Stir in shreddedgarlic coconut and candied powder, powdered sugar and cayenne pepper.

Serve Sprinkle with vegetable oil andimmediately. blend until well Mix well. incorporated.

Spray hands withPlacecooking spray,bowlthen scoop popcorn in serving and spray lightlyup 1 with cooking spray. Sprinkle seasoning mix over tablespoon of popcorn mixture.

Buffalo popcorn to taste Blazing and toss. Store leftover seasoning Ranch Popcorn Roll mixture with to form ball. mix inhands airtight container for future use.Place ball 6 quarts, leftover seasoning mix on baking sheet lined with Yield: parchment paperplus or foil.

Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or dip mix Repeat to make 36 balls.

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1/4 teaspoon Place chocolatePlace in popcorn zipper-style bag vegetable and seal. oil in large bowl.plastic Place marshmallows and 1 quarts tablespoon coconut oil or popcorn 6 over popped Snip off tiny corner bag. saucepan butterof in medium medium-low heat. Stir Cooking spray, optional removeballs from heat.

Pipe chocolateuntil onmelted; popcorn in decorative Stir in shredded coconut and candied ginger. pattern.

Mix well.

In small bowl, blend ranch dressing mix, spice Sprayshredded hands with cooking spray, then scoop up 1 Garnish with extra coconut and extra garlic powder, powdered sugar and cayenne pep tablespoon of popcorn mixture.

Roll mixture with hands to form ball.vegetable Place ball minced candied ginger, if desired.

Sprinkle with oil and blend until well on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.

Place truffles inRepeat cool place until chocolate is set. to make 36 balls. incorporated.

Place chocolate in small, microwave safe bowl.

Place in serving bowl and spray ligh Heat in microwave on high forpopcorn one minute, until FAMILY FEATURES melted. If not completely melted, microwave for Sprinkle seasoning mix ove with cooking spray. another 15 seconds and stir again. to melted tastechocolate. and toss. Store leftover seasoni Stir 1 teaspoonpopcorn coconut oil into Place chocolate in zipper-style plastic bag and seal. mix in airtight container for future use.

Snip off tiny corner of bag.

Pipe chocolate on popcorn balls in decorative pattern.

Garnish with extra shredded coconut and extra minced candied ginger, if desired.

Place truffles in cool place until chocolate is set.

Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Yield: 3 dozen truffles 5 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter

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