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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

Lake Fenton is the premier lake in Fenton, Michigan. It’s open to the public with a pay-to-launch public access facility. A handful of years ago, due to commercial development, a popular area of the lake for people to “tie up” and have a good time that went by the nickname “Pig Beach” was closed down. Now it appears that the peninsula on the south end of the lake by the nickname of “Eagle Point” is the new hot hang out spot.

In 2007, FentonSays captured a view of a fairly busy weekend out at Eagle Point. One reader suggested we take another look at it on the 4th of July. We did exactly that (see, we read what our readers have to say, and we respond!).

NOTE: The 2007 FentonSays.com video collection is now available for purchase online! The DVD has much sharper quality of video than can be seen on YouTube or on our site. Get your commemorative thirty-five video segments in the first ever video of its kind.

This Saturday, the 26th of April, 2008, many people will join together to assist in replacing two the 4000 trees that were lost or damaged in the city of Fenton during the tornado last year.  Pictured in this article is a photo near the Fenton Community Center taken not long before the tornado changed the Fenton skyline forever.

The Beautification Commission and the Fenton Tree Restoration Committe is spearheading this Saturday’s event.  The event will begin at 10:00 a.m.  Volunteers and donors are still being sought, and anyone who can help is asked to call City Hall at (810) 62-2261.

A Security Guard at Fenton High School, Max, takes a handful of seconds to amaze and impress the students at the Hip Hop Club Holiday Party. Max’ magnificent moves are memorialized in the following movie.

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The Fenton Village Players entertained the children at Rotary at Spring Meadows Country Club on December 11th. There were a number of children present in the audience.

Karen Craner narrated the program while other members of the Fenton Village Players acted out various characters such as Santa Claus and elves. In addition they decorated Lori O’Dell as a Christmas tree.

Rob Pariclikes provided guitar background music. A number of Christmas songs were sung by the Village Players such as Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, The First Noel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and others.

The program was enjoyed by all, including the adults as well as the children.

Pam Buerger announced that the Fenton Village Players invite the public to go caroling with them on December 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested should meet in Freedom Park on Shiawassee Street.

Jinglefest is the annual winter festival focussed on the Dibbleville area of Fenton, Michigan. Many Christmas activities were conducted through this festive past weekend. This footage from FentonSays.com highlights the ice sculptures of the generous sponsors who help finance the annual Jinglefest.

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The time is upon us, the Christmas season is here! Jinglefest 2007 is here in Fenton, Michigan. Most of the events are held in Dibbleville, but as the event continues to grow, our city gets to enjoy the sprawl of the holiday good cheer.

Following is the Jinglefest 2007 events schedule as we know them to be. As always, FentonSays makes absolutely no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information (we’re pretty sure we got it right, but if you find an error, please let us all know about it in the comments section … thanks!).

And Merry Christmas, Fenton!!

Friday - November 30th

7PM - 11PM - YAC JingleJam for Teens
$5 admission - Youth Advisory Council
Where? The Fenton Community & Cultural Center

Saturday - December 1st

ALL DAY - Holiday Shopping
Restrooms available at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, and the Family Life Center United Methodist Church

ALL DAY - Ice Sculptures on Display
Where? Along South Leroy Street

9AM - till cookies run out - Cookie Walk
Where? Fenton United Methodist Church-Narthex

10AM - 12PM - Write a Letter to Santa Workshop
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville

10AM - 4PM - Annual Gift of Art Show - Fenton Artist Guild
Paintings, jewelry, pottery, glassware
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center (Lower Level)

10AM - Rotary Tree Decorating
Where? Bush Park / Rotary Park

10AM - 4PM - Santa Paws Pictures for Everyone
Sponsored by the Animal Health Clinic
Where? Front of Fenton Community & Cultural Center

11AM - 4:30PM - FREE Horse & Wagon Rides
Sponsored by Dort Federal Credit Union
Where? Old Fire Hall at 210 South Leroy

11AM - 12:30PM - Lunch with Santa
Tickets: $6.00 includes lunch and a gift.
For more information, call 629-2512
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center

11AM - 4PM - Community Cafe
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center Auditorium

12PM - 3PM - Guitar Hero Contest
Cost: $5, for more information call 629-2512
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church

12PM - 3PM - Family Christmas Craft Workshop
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church

12PM - 7 PM - Entertainment at Fenton Community & Cultural Center

• Kidz Theater Kompany 12PM - 12:30PM
• Fenton School of Dance 1PM - 2PM
• Peltonen School of Dance 2PM - 3PM
• Hand Bell Choir 2:30PM - 4:00PM
• Guitar Hero Finals 4PM
• Santa Pictures 7PM

2PM - 4PM - Write a Letter to Santa Workshop
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville

3PM - JingleJog 5K Run Registration
Where? Old Fire Hall at 201 South Leroy Street

5PM - 7PM Free Hot Chocolate
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville

5PM - JingleJog 5K Run Start
Where? Leroy Street at River Street

6PM - JingleJog 5K Run Awards Presentation (prior to parade)
Results will be posted in the Old Fire Hall
Where? On Grandstand in front of Fenton Community & Cultural Center

8PM - 11PM - Night Jams
Top 40 & Contemporary Christian Rock Bands
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church

Sunday - December 2nd

ALL DAY - Holiday Shopping
Restrooms available at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, and the Family Life Center United Methodist Church

ALL DAY - Ice Sculptures on Display
Where? Along South Leroy Street

12PM - Fenton Lakes Chorus
$5 admission - Sweet Adelines International
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center

1PM - Fenton Lakes Chorus
$5 admission - Sweet Adelines International
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center

Many messages are viewed this time of year with images of Pilgrims, turkeys, and pumpkins. Radio and airwaves resonate this time of year with advertising specials. Rather than bore you with yet another historical treatise on the roots of our unique American tradition, or pass along one more complaint on seasonal commercialism, I want to pass along a personal observation:

What a wonderful country we live in!

Despite political debate, we enjoy a freedom unmatched anywhere or anytime in the history of mankind. The prairies grow enough wheat to help feed the hungry in other less-fortunate lands. The economic output of some American States surpasses the gross national product of some countries. This is not bragging. Rather, it is a realistic assessment of the leadership role afforded America. Thus it behooves you and me to be . . thankful.

This Thanksgiving—as you eat turkey and pumpkin, remember there are others less fortunate. Please be thankful for all the blessings in your life. Happy Thanksgiving from Fenton, Michigan!

Halloween is reported as being the second most decorated holiday (next to Christmas) in the United States. Fenton, Michigan is no different. The Chamber of Commerce coordinated about forty local businesses to participate in a trick-or-treat session starting at 1:00 PM on Halloween this year. Many of the businesses also participated in a Scarecrow Contest where the local businesses were invited to create a scarecrow that tied in with their particular business.

So on Halloween Day, we drove through much of town looking for these novel scarecrows. And we found a number of them. By no means are we claiming to have found each and every one of them, so to the extent that we missed some, we know and didn’t mean it as a slight. We did call the Chamber of Commerce to find out if any winners had been chosen, and as of Halloween Day none had been selected.

If we missed any of the Scarecrow Contest participants, please feel free to mention this in the comment section or in our discussion forums. We did capture the scarecrows from Sagebrush Cantina, the Fenton United Methodist Church, Chase Bank, Jet’s Pizza, Fenton Glass, Kimberly Kay Furniture, Fenton Home Furnishings and Harris Financial Corporation.

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Hello all you ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates!!

The published Trick-Or-Treat hours in Fenton, Michigan is between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Be safe out there.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!

The reception at the Fenton Hotel on July 3rd to honor the Durant Family as the 2007 Fenton Freedom Festival Grand Marshals had a very nice turn out. There were plenty of delicious hors d’oeuvres provided free of charge to the public by the Fenton Hotel. The presentations, declarations and anecdotal Durant family stories highlighted the evening. Jan Rynearson honored and remembered Mary Alice Durant, who passed away in 2006. Pat Lockwood said that this was one of the most enjoyable Fenton Freedom Festival Receptions to date.

Rain washed the early morning in Fenton, Michigan on the 4th of July this year. A fine mist of occasional rain kept the crowds cool in the mild temperatures during the parade. The Hall family of Hall Chrysler in Fenton provided the silver convertible Seabring as the Grand Marshals’ car. Driving the Grand Marshals, Ray Durant, Dave Durant and Todd Durant, is Bob Harris who is one of Uncle Ray’s real life nephews.

For as bad as the weather forecast was for Fenton on the 4th of July, the day turned out to be quite nice. Rain didn’t ruin the parade, and by the late afternoon the sun was seen peaking out over Lake Fenton. Temperatures warmed up into the high 70’s, possibly low 80’s, before the firework display at Silver Lake Park later that night.

Lots of FentonSays.com readers are looking for additional information on tonight’s firework display. This year the fireworks will originate from within Silver Lake Park. There will be NO parking allowed within the park, nor along the road outside of the park. In this article, Pat Lockwood, chairwoman of the Freedom Festival since its inception, is attributed as saying that there is plenty of public parking available around the stores across from Silver Lake Park.

Anyone with pictures of the event that they would like to share with the local community, please email them to us at admin@fentonsays.com. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration!

Where is Silver Lake Park in Fenton, Michigan? Here’s a map.

Open to the public - Sponsored by The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille.

FIREWORKS 10:00PM JULY 4TH

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