This is the seventh entry into the FentonSays.com Pizza Playoffs. Red Devil Pizza, made famous by the original location in Holly, can be found at 1153 N Leroy Street in Fenton. They carry a huge 18″ Family Size pizza that is some of the best thin crust pizza in town. Reasonably priced and heaped with cheese and toppings, there is no doubt why Red Devil Pizza has a loyal following for 35 years.
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Fenton Pizza PlayOffs #7 – Red Devil Pizza
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Fenton Chamber Ambassadors’ History of Fenton Video Presentation
Monday, November 10th, 2008Preview presentation shown at the 2008 Michigan Chamber Ambassadors Conference by the Fenton Regional Chamber Ambassadors, who will be hosting the conference in 2009 as a part of the city’s 175th anniversary.
This approximately eight minute photo montage set to music with voice-over is a well done overview of Fenton, Michigan. Get the overview of Fenton’s rich history! Learn how Fenton got it’s name, and how the main streets were named. See photos of the aftermath of the August 2007 tornado that struck downtown Fenton, Michigan. Experience some projects by the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce.
What’s Happening at Gerych’s?
Friday, November 7th, 2008November 13, 2008 – Girls Night Out (no charge)
6:30 PM until 9:30 PM
An evening of shopping & pampering
November 22-23, 2008 – Gerych’s Annual Christmas Open House
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM
November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving
Place your floral orders early!
November 29-30, 2008 – Photos with Santa
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
December 4, 2008 – Decorating Mantels & Banisters ($15)
6:30 PM start
Tips to help beautify your mantel & staircase
December 18, 2008 – Blooming Holiday Plants Workshop ($15)
6:30 PM start
Blooming house plants & planting bulbs
Gerych’s Graziella
713 Silver Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
810-629-5995
Fenton Toastmasters Trade Places In Area Contest, Advance To Division Competition In Sarnia
Sunday, October 5th, 2008Fenton, MI (10/05/08) - Fenton Area Toastmasters Stacy Lukasavitz and Janeane Van Every have been trading places a lot lately … literally. These two members of the local public speaking club took first and third place, respectively, at the club’s impromptu speaking “table topics” contest, and advanced to compete at next level, the Area 11 competition. Van Every, who took third in the club contest, ended up taking top honors at the area competition, held at Baker College on September 28, 2008. Lukasavitz, who took first at the club level, returned home with the bronze.
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. By Toastmasters rules, the first and second place winners of a contest are eligible to advance to the next level of competition. If either of the top two are unable attend the next competition, the third place contestant serves as the alternate.
Such was the fate of Van Every. When Milton Wendel, who finished second in the club contest, was unable to make it to the area competition, she stepped up to the plate and came home with the first place trophy.
Now it’s Lukasavitz’s turn. Because of a scheduling conflict, Van Every is unable to compete in Sarnia, Ontario, on October 18th at the Eastern Division Table Topics Contest, which means Lukasavitz will be going in her place, competing against the first and second place winners of each of the four area contests held in the Eastern Division. Should she place in the top two in Sarnia, she will be competing at the District 62 Conference finals on October 26th in Grand Rapids. Toastmasters District 62 includes all of Michigan and Western Ontario.
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.
Fenton Toastmasters Hold Two Contests, Winners Advancing
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Fenton, 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.
Gerych’s October 2008 Event Calendar
Sunday, September 21st, 2008October 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
Fenton Cinema Movies & Show Times – Now in the Forums!
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
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.
Fenton Toastmasters To Hold Humorous Speech Contest
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND
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.
Spicer Orchards – Tasty Treats and Family Fun!
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
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.
Mo Doggie’s The Dog Daze Of Summer 2008
Monday, July 21st, 2008The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton
Tuesday July 22 thru Saturday July 26
4 Bands per Night 5 Night in a Row
There will be a charity auction each night and every night there is No Cover Charge but there will be plenty of ways to ‘Donate’ to Parkinson’s Research for more information on band line-ups visit www.myspace.com or www.modoggie.com or call 810-629-1415 or – Check out The Flint Journal Concert Updates
Sponsored By; The Flint Institute of Music –“Sign Up For A Class Today!”
Concert Updates
Tuesday July 22 – TINY LIGHTNING ~ THE ENABLERS ~ FLAT BLACK PEARL ~ SOUL XPRESS
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie – 810-629-1415
Wednesday July 23 – MONKEY GRINDER ~ STEPCHAIN ~ SAME MISTAKE TWICE (from NYC) ~ THE TODD GILBERT BAND
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie – 810-629-1415
Thursday July 24 – BROADZILLA ~ SOUR JANE ~ DANGEROUS PURSUIT ~ THE JOHN FETT QUARTET
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie – 810-629-1415
Friday July 25 – SHRAM! ~ SPIRAL CRUSH ~ JAM SAMICH ~ CRASH LANDING ~ D.O.G. (Dudes On Guitars)
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie – 810-629-1415
Saturday July 26 – FREQUENCY 54 ~ RADIOCRAFT ~ SOUL CIRCUS ~ MUSTARDSEED
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie – 810-629-1415
Michael K. DeMoss
Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill
715 Torrey Rd. Fenton MI 48430
phone .. 810-629-1415
fax .. 810-750-5171
www.modoggie.com
In Loving Memory of Raymond “Uncle Ray” Durant 1932-2008
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
MoDoggie’s Fenton Entertainment Changes & Additions!
Thursday, July 17th, 2008We have a couple of changes and additions to this weeks IN THE CLUBS Listings
Friday July 18 ….. Dangerous Pursuit and Miles Beyond
Saturday July 19 …… Spiral Crush and Throttlebody
Sunday July 20 …… 60 Second Crush – The Mound – Engine – Guest Star and DJ Colby Veil
Tuesday July 22 … Dog Daze of Summer with Tiny Lightning – The Enablers – Flat Black Pearl – Soul Xpress
Wednesday July 23 …. Dog Daze of Summer with Monkey Grinder – Stepchain – Same Mistake Twice – Todd Gilbert Band
Thursday July 24 …. Dog Daze of Summer with Broadzilla – Sour Jane – Dangerous Pursuit – The John Fett Quartet
Friday July 25 …. Dog Daze of Summer with Shram!- Spiral Crush – Jam Samich – Crash Landing – D.O.G.
Saturday July 26 ….. Dog Daze of Summer with Frequency 54 – Radiocraft – Soul Circus – Mustardseed
Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill
715 Torrey Rd. Fenton MI 48430
phone .. 810-629-1415
fax .. 810-750-5171
www.modoggie.com
Annual Taste of Fenton on August 9, 2008
Thursday, July 10th, 2008The Taste In Fenton will be held August 9 from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
All ticket sales are non-refundable.
Karaoke Superstar!
The Fenton’s Karaoke Superstar Contest!
Tour De Lacs
This years Tour De Lacs will be held on Saturday Aug. 9, 2008.
Get Your Tickets & Save!
SAVE OVER 25% by purchasing your tickets today from the Fenton Chamber website!
1 Ticket = 10 taste coupons
Tickets are only $12 before Aug 9.
Tickets will be $16 on Aug 9.
Fenton Freedom Festival Information – 4th of July
Monday, June 30th, 2008Freedom Festival Information
Brought to you by the Fenton Freedom Festival Committee with sponsorship by the Fenton Regional Chamber, City of Fenton, and Fenton DDA
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 3rd
Kickoff Events
7:00 pm Silver Lake Ski Show at Silver Lake Park
8:00 pm Grand Marshal Adult Reception: Andy Schmidt at The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille
Dusk FREE Family Movie: Pink Panther 2006 at Fenton Community & Cultural Center Grounds, Sponsored by Fenton Lions Club
Friday, July 4th
Community/Cultural Center & Gazebo Area
7:00-10:00 am Pancake Breakfast (American Legion #38)
8:00 am Ecumenical Sunrise Service at the Gazebo (Fenton Area Clergy)
8:00 am – 3:30 pm Arts – Crafts – Vendors
10:00 am Parade – rain or shine
Decorated Bike Parade (Fenton Optimist Club)
Float Judging (The Flint Journal)
11:00 am – until gone Chicken BBQ, hot dogs, brats, lemonade, chips & pop (Fenton Lions Club)
Following the Parade
12:30 pm Rubber Ducky Regatta (Rotary Club)
Children’s Games Tent (Kiwanis Club)
Adopt-a-Pet of Fenton
Entertainment
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bluegrass Music – “Amazing Grace”
Blackberry Creek Dancers
Fireman Water Battle
Concessions
Hot dogs & pop at the Gazebo (Rotary Club)
Ice Cream Carts (K of C Council #7418)
Lemonade Stand (Fenton Area Amateur Radio Association)
Other Activities
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Museum Open
FREE FLAGS (Fenton VFW Post #3243 & Ladies Auxiliary)
Pony Rides
Fenton Artist Guild Exhibit
Ground Maintenance (Boy Scouts of Fenton)
FIREWORKS
10:00 PM JULY 4TH
SILVER LAKE PARK
NO PARKING AT SILVER LAKE PARK
MoDoggie’s Summer Line-Up of Live Music & Entertainment
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Thursday July 3rd …… The John Fett Quartet
Friday July 4 …….. The John Fett Red White and Blue Quartet
Wednesday July 9 ….. Covert Operations
Thursday July 10 …… The John Fett Quartet
Friday and Saturday July 11-12 …… King Moon Racer
Thursday July 17 …… The John Fett Quartet
Saturday July 18 …… Dangerous Pursuit with Miles Beyond
Saturday July 19 …… Spiral Crush
Sunday July 20 ….. The LAZY DAZE OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES from LOWDOWN OF RECORD MAGAZINE
BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON !!!
TUESDAY JULY 22nd thru SATURDAY JULY 26th …. THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER 08 !!!
—> TUESDAY JULY 22 ….. Tiny Lightning – Flat Black Pearl – The Enablers and Soul Xpress
—> WEDNESDAY JULY 23 ….. Monkey Grinder – Stepchain – Same Mistake Twice – The Todd Gilbert Experience
—> THURSDAY JULY 24 ….. Broadzilla – Sour Jane – Dangerous Pursuit – The John Fett Quartet
—> FRIDAY JULY 25 …. SHRAM! – Spiral Crush – Jam Samich – Leo and the Libidos – Dudes on Guitars – Crash Landing
—> SATURDAY JULY 26 ….. Frequency 54 – Soul Circus – Radiocraft – Mustardseed
This Year THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER Benefits Parkinson’s Research !!
Thursday July 31 ….. Flat Black Pearl
Friday August 1st ….. MO DOG RECORDS Presents …. Deuce – Revenance – Striking South and Tyranny
Saturday August 2nd …… Arazi – Strawman – In Fall – Orange October
Sunday August 3rd ….. 4th Annual Fenton Custom and Classic Car Show with Live Music from The Chevellers
Thursday August 7th ….. SOUR JANE !!
Friday August 8th …. Crop Circle
Saturday August 9th …. Monkey Grinder
Thursday August 14th …. SOUR JANE !!
Friday August 15th …… SHRAM! And SOUR JANE !!
Saturday August 16th …. The Wild Woody’s
Thursday August 21st ….. SOUR JANE !! with LDOR BIKE NIGHT !!!
Friday and Saturday August 22nd and 23rd …… King Moon Racer
Thursday August 28 ….. SOUR JANE !!
Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30 …… The John Fett Quartet
W H E W !!!!
One thing is For Sure … Mo Doggie’s Is ROCKIN’ This Summer !!!!
Thanks Again !!
Michael K. DeMoss
Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill
715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. 48430
810-629-1415
fax- 810-750-5171
www.modoggie.com
FentonSays Pizza Playoffs #06 – Jet’s
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008This is the sixth entry into the FentonSays.com Pizza Playoffs. Jet’s Pizza can be found at 235 N Leroy Street in Fenton. This is one of the few pizza shops in Fenton that deliver. There is a delivery charge, even before the tip. But they have some of the best deep dish pizza going. Add the Jet’s Bread and you’ll be in pizza Heaven in no time.
Joseph Upset About Long Contruction Time Projections for Silver Lake Road in Fenton
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Frustrations run higher each day the construction along Silver Lake Road progresses. Some feel the crew is working as quickly as they can; other FentonSays readers think things should be wrapped up sooner than we are lead to expect. Business owners along Silver Lake Road and making efforts to let local shoppers and customers know that they are still open for business. The Chamber of Commerce is working closely with these businesses as well to see how that organization might be able to lend a hand.
One FentonSays reader submitted the following:
“I would like to know why Silver Parkway construction will not be completed until November according to a source? This is ridiculous and a waste of tax payers money. This construction site usually does not work or seems to work at a “snails pace”. I am aware that road work usually milks the time it takes to complete the work in order to maintain more funding but when it affects other’s who is really benefiting? If the roads were “properly” done the first time meaningless days, week’s and months would not be needed to complete a job. I suppose everyone needs to create job security but it should not affect everyone else.” – Joseph
What do YOU think about the Silver Lake Road construction? Let us know with a comment to this article, on the Fenton Discussion Forums or with an email to admin@fentonsays.com.
Biggby Coffee is Open in Fenton, Michigan
Friday, May 16th, 2008Laurin Hunt is the owner of the new Biggby Coffee in Fenton, MI. She started out in the trenches and saw her dream through to the opening of her own store. It was four years in the making, but now Biggby Coffee is open for business. FentonSays stumbled across video of Laurin on YouTube from May 6th, the opening day for her store location.
Biggby Coffee of Fenton is located at 4009 Owen Rd. in the Shoppes at Silver Chase Plaza, near Mancino’s. Biggby Coffee of Fenton is open Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy this video interview of Laurin Hunt by Biggby Bob:
Virtual Video Tour “The Eats of Fenton” Burger Battle #13 — Buffalo Wild Wings
Monday, May 12th, 2008This is the thirteenth entry into the Burger Battle on FentonSays.com as part of the “Eats of Fenton” video series. Buffalo Wild Wings (formerly known as BW3) on Silver Lake Road in Fenton, Michigan is known for their sports bar atmosphere and kickin’ buffalo style chicken wings. The sauce selection is fantastic, and their burgers are pretty good, too.
Burger Battle Ranking (to date):
#1 … MoDoggie’s
#2 … Legend’s
#3 … TeeBone’Z
#4 … O’Dooley’s
#5 … Great Lakes Family Restaurant
#6 … Lucky’s Steak House
#7 … Beal Street
#8 … Sagebrush Cantina
#9 … Buffalo Wild Wings
#10 … The Penalty Box
#11 … Applebee’s
#12 … Burger King
#13 … McDonald’s
Mo Doggie’s Second Summer Saturday Car Show and Shine
Friday, May 2nd, 2008