(hhhhhmmmm, below is what was oringally posted on the Fenton Chamber web site)

Taste In Fenton CANCELED

2009 Taste In Fenton has been canceled due to bad weather. All participating restaurants will honor all taste tickets at a value of $1.00 per coupon. If you purchased tickets online you may pick up your tickets at the chamber office.

http://www.fentonchamber.org/taste/

(previously known as the Taste of Fenton)

This popular taste event showcases the delicious menus from local restaurants. This year’s event will be held in partnership with “Art at the Center”, the annual arts festival sponsored by the Fenton Kiwanis Club (on the grounds of the Fenton Community Center)

NEW this year – FREE “Little Chefs” KidZone

Participating Restaurants To Date

Parade will start at West & Shiawassee St.

· East on Shiawassee

· South on Adelaide St.

· East on South Holly

· North on Leroy St.

· West on Caroline St.

· North on Adelaide St.

· West on Hickory St.

· North on Beach St.

· East on Wood St.

· End at St. John Catholic Church

Have a safe 4^th of July!

Friday July 3, 2009
Dusk – Free Movie “Hotel for Dogs” – Fenton Community Center

Saturday July 4, 2009
Events at Community Center/Gazebo Area
7-10 AM Pancake Breakfast
8AM Ecumenical Sunrise Service at the Gazebo (Fenton Area Clergy)
8:00 – 3:30 Arts – Craft – Vendors
10AM Parade Rain or Shine
Decorated Bike Parade (Fenton Optimist Club)
Float Judging (The Flint Journal)
12:30 Rubber ducky Regatta (Rotary Club)
Children’s Game Tent (Kiwanis Club)
Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton

ENTERTAINMENT
12PM Blue Grass Music “Amazing Grace” (12PM – 3PM)
12PM to 3PM Fenton Fire Department Kids’ 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 Assoc)

OTHER ACTIVITIES
10AM – 3PM
Museum Open
FREE FLAGS (Fenton VFW Post #3243 & Ladies Aux)
Pony Rides
Fenton Artist Guild Exhibit
Ground Maintenance (Boy Scouts of Fenton)

FIREWORKS
10PM July 4th, Silver Lake Park – No Parking in Silver Lake Park ]]> http://www.fentonsays.com/articles/2009/06/30/fenton-freedom-festival-2009-schedule-of-events/feed/ 0 http://www.fentonsays.com/articles/2009/06/27/celebrate-our-town-fentons-175th-anniversary/ http://www.fentonsays.com/articles/2009/06/27/celebrate-our-town-fentons-175th-anniversary/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:29:30 +0000 FentonSays.com http://www.fentonsays.com/articles/?p=548 Celebrate “Our Town” Fenton’s 175th Anniversary with a night of FAMILY FUN! Bring a picnic and enjoy FREE live entertainment, FREE 175 foot banana split (provided by Uncle Ray’s Dairyland), FREE children’s games, FREE bounce house, FREE popcorn, Fenton fire truck, FREE living history and MORE! [forgot your picnic dinner? buy your dinner from our food vendor on-site!]

175 ft. Banana Split:
This HUGE summer treat is sponsored by UNCLE RAY’s DAIRYLAND and will be served beginning at 7pm.

Entertainment includes:
Dibbleville Dolls, Bobby Standal, and The Groove Party!

Children’s Games sponsored by Kiwanis:
Individual and team games including tug of war, sack races, and more! Check back for registration information.

Living History:
Meet historic figures from Fenton’s past… courtesy of the Fenton Village Players. Civil War re-enactors will be on hand as well.

Special Guests:
Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn, Fenton 175th Queen Hannah Taylor and her Court, past Queens from our 150th, 125th and 100th celebrations.

~~ IF RAIN, EVENT WILL BE MOVED INSIDE THE ST. JOHN ACTIVITY CENTER GRAND HALL AND GYMNASIUM ~~

Where: Bush Park

What: A Picnic with a FREE 175 foot banana split from Uncle Ray’s

Why: To Celebrate Fenton’s 175th Birthday

Start the picnic festivities at Bush Park around 5:00 PM and watch as workers and volunteers help Dave Durant and Todd Durant of Uncle Ray’s Dairyland assemble an incredible 175 foot banana split and share it FREE with community.  The banana split eating should start around 7 :00 PM.  This is going to something to see for sure!!

It’s less than two weeks before we gather to celebrate Fenton’s 175th Anniversary and meet with old friends and classmates at our Alumni Reunion.

The Reunion Banquet is being held at the new Air Conditioned Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School just across the parkway from the Fenton High School.

Dinner is served at 6:00PM, but the “Hospitality Room” will be open from 12:00 NOON…there you can chat with old friends and review the memorabilia reflecting your years at Fenton High!

The cost of the dinner is $35 and if you act immediately your check will probably arrive in time. However, if you are concerned about the timing…just phone or email for your reservations. We will collect from you upon your arrival at the dinner. Yes…we still have the honor system at Fenton High School!

Just phone Chuck Montgomery, our FHSAA President at
810-458-4165 or email at cpmumv@charter.net

This year we are pleased to announce that many individuals, who are not former students of FHS, but have had a meaningful relationship with our school…children graduated, etc…have opted to join us at the dinner. This should only enhance your opportunity to say “hello” to old friends.

WHERE? Andrew G. Schmidt School Gym (AGS)
3255 Donaldson Drive
(across from the Fenton High School football field)

WHEN? Arrive from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Dinner & Program to follow.

The dinner will be catered by Doug Bosley, manager at Spring Meadows Country Club. It will be buffet style and will include prime rib on the menu. Dress is casual and the gym is air conditioned. Parking at AGS or across Donaldson in the high school parking lot. The Hospitality Room will be set up in the AGS gym and will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 P.m. All items on display are the courtesy of the Fenton Historical Museum and Curator Ken Seger.

Reunion & Dinner tickets are $35 each.
Membership dues for the Fenton Alumni Association is $5 per year.

You can send a check payable to the Fenton High School Alumni Association and mail it with a self addressed, stamped envelop (to receive your tickets) to:

Fenton High School Alumni Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 961
Fenton, MI 48430

Please also include your name, address, telephone number, graduating class year and e-mail address.

Get yours today as a souvenir or a gift for only $14.99 plus S&H!

Shiawassee River

Holly to Fenton Canoe Race

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Seven River Miles from WaterWorks Park in Holly,MI to Strom Park in Fenton,MI

Schedule: Location:

10:00 am On-site registration begins WaterWorks Building, Broad Street

11:30 am Introductory Ceremony North side WaterWorks Park

11:45 am Experienced Canoeists Start at Millpond, Broad Street

12:15 pm Novice/Youth Canoeists Start at Millpond, Broad Street

12:45 pm Kayak/ Single person canoeists Start on Shiawassee River, Broad Street

 1:15 pm Leisure/fun paddle Start on Shiawassee River, Broad Street

 1 – 6 pm Continuous race results and trophies North side WaterWorks Park

 6:00 pm Final river sweep completed

All Day Invitation to visit area businesses, attractions and restaurants

Limited supply of canoe rentals thru Heavners Canoe Livery

1pm – 6 pm Continuous shuttle transport of participants and craft from

end point at Strom Park in Fenton back to WaterWorks Park in Holly

Trophies for First and Second Place in all three races. Ribbons for all entrants.

For more info and photos, visit our website www.headwaterstrailsinc.org

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Name ________________________ Age _________(under 12 accompanied by adult)

Address _____________________________________________Zip_________

E-mail _________________________ Phone _________________

I am entering the following category:

. Experienced 2-person canoe team

$20-Member Headwaters Trails, Inc. 

$25-Non-Members

$30-Day of Race

. Novice/Youth 2-person canoeists

$20-Member Headwaters Trails, Inc. 

$25-Non-Members

$30-Day of Race

. Kayaks/ Single person canoeists

$20-Members Headwaters Trails, Inc.  

$25-Non-Members

$30-Day of Race

. Pleasure/Fun paddle (per craft)

$ 8-Member Headwaters Trails, Inc.  

$10-Non-Members

$12-Day of Race

Children under 12 paddle free.

In consideration of my participation in this event,

I for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators,

waive all rights and claims for damages I may have

against Headwaters Trail, Inc., the sponsors of this

event, their agents, representatives, successors,

and assignees for any and all injuries suffered by me at

said event, or which may arise out of my traveling to,

participating in, and returning from this event.

I further state that I am in proper physical condition

to compete in this event. I also agree that Headwaters

Trail, Inc. may use any photo or video images of

me for promotional purposes.

Signature (Parent or Guardian if under 18)

__________________________________________________

Date

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Please make checks payable to Headwaters Trails, Inc.

and Mail to: P.O. Box 33, Holly, MI, 48442-0033.

Questions? Call Sue Julian, 248-634-3513. Rain or Shine!