The movie listing and show times for the Fenton Cinemas that we have been posting for years here in the Articles Section of FentonSays.com is now being posted in the newly revamped Fenton Forums on FentonSays.com. Check it out and feel to participate as a guest or register as a member (for free, of course).
Here are today’s Fenton Cinema movies and show times:
http://www.fentonsays.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=219&p=286#p286
Come join us for a 7 mile paddle in northern Oakland County
along the Shiawassee River for some spectacular fall colors.
Date : Oct 5th, 2008 START = 1:00 PM
Launch : WaterWorks Park in Holly, MI
Finish : Strom Park in Fenton, MI
SHUTTLE service available
CANOE RENTAL is available thru Heavners Livery on site that day
- WaterWorks Park – 602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
It’s on Broad Street aka (Milford Road) in Holly
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There will be a short presentation in WaterWorks Park, 602 Broad Street in Holly, at 1:00 pm.
about the Top of the Shiawassee Heritage Water Trail.
Participants will start from there at 1:15 pm and be off the river by 5pm.
The route is seven scenic miles from Holly to Fenton, which takes from 2 to 4 hours
depending on paddling speed.
Heavner Canoe Rental is providing canoes and kayaks for rent on site at approximately $40 apiece.
People who want to rent should make an advance reservation by calling 248-685-2379
and find out the exact price at that time.
Headwaters Trails will be providing return transportation
from Strom Park in Fenton back to WaterWorks Park.
People who bring their own craft are asked to make a
$5 contribution to that service; for others, transport is included in the price of renting.
The river is high at this time and clear of obstacles, so passage over beaver dams
and around tight corners should be fairly easy.
The event will take place even if the day is cloudy,
so participants should dress for the weather.
In the event of thunderstorms, we will, of course, cancel as the
final mile across the open Fenton Millpond could be dangerous.
However, the crisp air and the sight of fall foliage along the way make
this one last treat before the winter season sets in.
Come join us for “Canoeing in Color.”
Headwaters Trails, Inc. is Hosting the event.
Sue Julian, President: 248-634-3513 : sjulian@provide.net
Doug Lanyk, Vice-President: 248-634-4551 : dslanyk@comcast.net
Background info
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
Fenton, MI (9/20/08) – In place of its usual meeting, the morning of Friday, September 19th, local public speaking group Fenton Area Toastmasters held two contests: one for planned humorous speeches and the other for short, impromptu speeches known as “table topics.” First place winners were John Strayer and Stacy Lukasavitz, respectively, both of whom are now eligible to compete against the best speakers of ten local clubs at the area contest, which will be held at Baker College in Flint on Saturday, September 27th.
Strayer, winner of the Humorous Speech contest, gave a hilarious oration on how he handled the death of a former roommate’s cat. The Humorous Speech contest consists of planned, 5-7 minute speeches by members and can be about any topic as long as it is original material. Speeches must be thematic in nature (opening, body, close) and not a standup act or monologue (series of one-liners). However, because of a scheduling conflict, Strayer is unable to attend the area competition, so runner-up David Broadworth will go in his place.
Lukasavitz took top honors in the Table Topics contest, an impromptu form of speaking where each contestant has between one and two minutes to answer a question. Each contestant was asked the following question: “Which event in your life has had the most impact on how you view the world?” Lukasavitz extemporaneously expounded on her belief that one’s worldview is not fixed, it is constantly changing as things happen to us, whether we realize it or not.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit organization. The Fenton Area Toastmasters meets weekly on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:45 in the lower level of the State Bank (Main Branch) at 175 N. Leroy Street in Downtown Fenton. Guests are always welcome and are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, call Stacy Lukasavitz at (810) 599-4813, or visit www.fentontoastmasters.org.
October 2
Orchids I – Beginners (N/C)
2:00 PM
Orchids II – Intermediate (N/C)
3:30 PM
October 9
Fresh Floral Arranging ($25)
Theme: Halloween/Fall Participants will make a small table top arrangement to take home
6:30 PM
October 16
Table Top Design & Napkin Folding ($15)
6:30 PM
October 18
Sweetest Day
October 19
Flu Shots ($28)
Pneumonia Shots ($40)
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
October 23
Gourmet Caramel Apple Class ($25)
A tradition at Gerych’s – just like Mrs. Prindables Apples – ONLY BETTER!
6:30 PM
October 25
Kids Day at Gerych’s ($10 per family)
Halloween face painting, pumpkin carving and more!
11:00 AM until 2:00 PM
October 30
Autumn Appetizers/Wine Tasting ($25)
Easy and elegant appetizer demonstrations with a basic wine pairing lesson
6:30 PM
With the new FentonSays.com Fenton Forums totally revamped and better than ever, we have created a special section to post information on movies and show times in Fenton, MI at the Fenton Cinema.
Bird's Eye View of the annual St. John's Applefest
What began as a small parish ethnic festival 36 years ago has evolved into the area’s largest autumn festival. Held on the grounds of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton, MI, the St. John Applefest has become a community event that draws families from Fenton, Linden, Holly, and all over the tri-county area. As the largest parish festival in the Diocese of Lansing, Applefest provides friendship, festivities, food, and – most of all – fun for people of all ages.
Visit the official St. John’s Applefest web site!
Chat about your favorite experiences at the St. John’s Applefest in the newly revamped FentonSays Fenton Forums. All opinions are welcome, but be sure to play nice.
Get directions and maps to the 2008 St. John’s Applefest.
Fenton, MI (9/16/08) – Local public speaking club Fenton Area Toastmasters cordially invites members of the community to a special event this Friday, September 19th, where they will be holding two speech contests at their usual meeting place in the lower level of The State Bank (main branch) in Downtown Fenton. Members of the club will be competing against each other in planned humorous speeches and impromptu “Table Topics,” all in the name of good fun and competition. This special event starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. and will go until 9:00 a.m.
The Humorous Speech contest consists of planned, 5-7 minute speeches by members and can be about any topic as long as it is original material. Speeches must be thematic in nature (opening, body, close) and not a standup act or monologue (series of one-liners).
The Table Topics competition is a based on impromptu speaking, where members have 1-2 minutes to think on their feet and speak about the chosen topic. Unlike at Toastmasters meetings, each contestant is escorted out of the room and are individually brought back in to speak on the same general topic.
All contestants are judged based on criteria such as speech development, effectiveness, audience response, originality, body language, grammar, and appropriateness, among others. One winner of each contest in the club will be chosen to compete at the local competition, which will be held at Baker College on Saturday, September 27th.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit organization. The Fenton Area Toastmasters meets weekly on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:45 in the lower level of the State Bank (Main Branch) at 175 N. Leroy Street in Downtown Fenton. Guests are always welcome and are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, call Stacy Lukasavitz at (810) 599-4813, or visit www.fentontoastmasters.org.
FentonSays.com is a fan of the Spicer Orchards Farm Market & Cider Mill found east on Clyde Road from US-23 in Fenton, Michigan. They have free hay rides to the orchard to pick apples every weekend during the fall. During the week you can drive your car right up to the trees. And of course they have plenty of fresh produce, doughnuts, cider and other fresh foods.Spicer Orchards
10411 Clyde Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 632-7692
If you want to head out and pick your own fruits, here is Spicer’s “Pick Your Own” Schedule.
There is plenty for the children to see and do, too! Spicer Orchards has barn yard animals for the children to see and feed. The Bounce House and other fun equipment is available. Tasty snacks like freshly popped kettle corn and apple fritters can stave off the hunger. Be sure to check out our three minute video tour of Spicer Orchards to get a taste of what they have to offer.
Just click on the picture above a couple of times to get the video started.
Sizzle on the Shore
The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Linden Advisory Board is proud to announce a new event in Linden – Sizzle on the Shore! The event will be held in downtown Linden by the Millpond on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
The event will feature lobster and steak dinners sizzling on the shore. Three bands will entertain the crowd with a variety of sounds such as: Motown, Country and soft rock. It is anticipated that this type of event will draw nearly 1,000 people.
Time / Location: The event will be from 2:00pm – 9:00pm – Downtown Linden
Dinner will be served from 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Ticket Prices:
Lobster Dinner- $25 – Lobster ticket sales deadline is August 29th
Steak Dinner - $20 (pre-purchased)
Steak Dinner - $25 (day of event)
