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Jinglefest 2007 schedule of events

Monday, November 26th, 2007

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

Spicer Orchards & Cider Mill – Fenton Family Fall Fun in Mid-Michigan!!

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
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.

Seniors Enjoy Day on Lake Fenton, Compliments of the Fenton Area Rotary Club

Friday, August 24th, 2007

Once a year the Fenton Area Rotarians invite local seniors from various senior housing facilities to enjoy a delightful day out on Lake Fenton. On August 6th of this year, the Fenton Rotary entertained hundreds of people with a live band, delicious food and tranquil tours around one of the premier lakes in the area.

The gathering point and location of these festivities are near the north end of Lake Fenton at the Sailing Club. Tents and tables and chairs are set up to make this special day of entertainment as comfortable as possible.

Classic Car Show – August 4th

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Come see the classic cars on August 4, 2007 at the Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church at 10235 White Lake Road. It is just a quarter mile west of US-23 from exit 78. The hours for the event are between 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Bring the kids for FREE ice cream sundaes, a big bounce house, face painting, a fire engine and model train display.

Also in attendance will be “Mr. Corvette,” Dave McLellan, who will be available to sign books and make a presentation. For more information, you can call 810-629-5867, or visit the Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church’s web site.
Event Times: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Schedule:
6:00 to 7:30 Judging
7:30 Dave McLellan to speak on Corvette History.
8:00 Drawing for (3) of Dave’s books.
8:45 Awards
9:00 Event over, But your welcome to hang around and talk cars or whatever. Have a safe trip home and come back and see us Sunday Morning at:
9:00am for Sunday School
10:15am for Church Service

Animal Health Clinic Open House – August 11, 2007

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

ANIMAL HEALTH CLINIC
OPEN HOUSE
August 11, 2007
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Bring the family for a fun filled day! We will have education rooms, tours of the clinic, goodies for your pets, refreshments, a bake sale and lots more!!!!! Don’t miss out!

ANIMAL HEALTH CLINIC
1517 N. Leroy Street
Fenton, MI 48430
810-629-9882

Animal Health Clinic is located in North Leroy plaza, across from Key’s Pool and next to the Secretary of State plaza.

Virtual Kayaking Down the Shiawassee River

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

One of the best assets in the local area is all of the wonderful waterways, lakes and ponds. The wild life. The recreation. The communing with nature. It’s all good. Join us on a two and a half minute journey down the Shiawassee River in a kayak. Travel under a bridge and traverse the dark dangers of the tunnel. You don’t even need to get wet!

Click the picture a couple of times to start the video

2007 Fenton Freedom Festival Parade

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

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.

Fenton Freedom Festival Fireworks

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

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.

Fenton Freedom Festival Grand Marshal Adult Reception

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

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

Please come on by The Fenton Hotel on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 starting at 8:00 PM for a reception honoring this year’s Grand Marshals, the Ray Durant family of Uncle Ray’s Dairyland.
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Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available.
For details on the reception, please refer to our article or to this one from tctimes.

Fenton Freedom Festival Schedule of Activities

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

FIREWORKS 10:00PM JULY 4TH

NEW LOCATION
SILVER LAKE PARK
NO PARKING AT SILVER LAKE PARK

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, JULY 3RD
KICK-OFF EVENTS

7:00pm
Silver Lake Ski Show at Silver Lake Park
8:00pm
Grand Marshal Adult ReceptionRay Durant Family / Uncle Ray’s Dairyland
at The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille
Dusk
FREE Family Movie: “Night At the Museum”Fenton Community Center Grounds
sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union & Southern Lakes Parks & Rec
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH
COMMUNITY CENTER & GAZEBO AREA

7:00-10:00am
Pancake Breakfast (American Legion #38)
8:00am
Ecumenical Sunrise Service at the Gazebo(Fenton Area Clergy)
8:00am – 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts Fair
10:00am
Parade – rain or shineDecorated Bike Parade (Fenton Optimist Club)
Float Judging (The Flint Journal)
11:00am- Until Gone
Chicken BBQ, hot dogs, brats, lemonade,chips & pop (Fenton Lions Club)
FOLLOWING THE PARADE

12:30pm
Rubber Ducky Regatta (Rotary Club)
Children’s Games Tent (Kiwanis Club)
Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton
ENTERTAINMENT

1:00pm
Blue Grass Music (Lions Club)
Blackberry Creek Dancers
CONCESSIONS

Hot dogs & pop at the Gazebo (Rotary Club)
Ice Cream Carts(K of C Council #7418)
Lemonade Stand(Fenton Area Amateur Radio Assoc.)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

10:00am – 3:00pm
Museum Open
FREE FLAGS(Fenton VFW Post #3243 & Ladies Aux.)
Pony RidesGround Maintenance(Boy Scouts of Fenton)

6:00pm – 10:00pm
FREE Activities at The Freedom Center
Briana Braun2007 Freedom Festival Queen(Zonta Club of Fenton)

For information about the Fenton Freedom Festival, download the Freedom Festival Flyer here.
Parade Route:
Beginning on West Street, East on Shiawassee, South and Adelaide, East on South Holly, North on Leroy, N/W on River Street, West on Silver Lake to Beach Street, North on Beach to Wood Street, East on Wood Street to St. John’s Church.

Fenton’s "Concert In The Park" Series

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Every Thursday night in the summer months, Fenton has a free “Concert In The Park” musical show available to the public. The location is near the gazebo next to the Fenton Police Station and across the street from the Fenton Post Office.

The show starts approximately 7:00 PM, and is held in the Auditorium at the Fenton Community Center if we experience rain.

The musical shows are family friendly, so bring a blanket to lay on the ground and come join the Fenton community each Thursday evening for some friendly musical fun.

Here’s the line up (reported as of the day of publishing):

  • June 21, 2007 – Fenton Lakes Chorus (Choral)
  • July 5, 2007 – Blue Water Ramblers (Folk)
  • July 12, 2007 – Steelheads (Carribean – Jazz)
  • July 19, 2007 – Wanderin’ Wheel (Americana)
  • July 26, 2007 – Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies (Oldies)
  • August 2, 2007 – Wildfire (Country)
  • August 9, 2007 – Mustard’s Retreat (Folk)
  • August 16, 2007 – Mike Espy Blues Band (Blues)
  • August 23, 2007 – Salute to the Superstars (Tribute)
  • August 30, 2007 – Paisley Fogg (Oldies – 70′s)

Free Childrens’ Camp in Fenton

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

“The Fathers Love” Children’s Camp
Parkway Community Church
2940 Georgetown Parkway
Fenton, MI 48430

June 11th-15th for any children who have completed grades 1-6.

For more information, please call (810) 714-5252

Free Sports Camp in Fenton

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

For all children who have completed Grades 1-6.
Camp times: Monday thru Thursday – June 18 thru 21 – 10:00AM until 12:30PM
Location: Parkway Community Church
2940 Georgetown Parkway
Fenton, MI 48430

For more information, please call (810) 714-5252

Outdoor Movies at Fenton Community Center

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

OUTDOOR MOVIES @ THE CENTER
Free Admission – Limited Concessions Available
Fri, June 8 Barnyard PG
Fri, June 22 Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire PG13
Tues, July 3
Fri, July 20
Fri, Aug 30 The Pacifier PG

For more information and show times, contact the Fenton Community Center.