Posts Tagged ‘Fenton History’

Celebrate “Our Town” Fenton’s 175th Anniversary

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

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 ~~

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Get In On The FREE 175 Foot Banana Split From Uncle Ray’s Dairyland!

Friday, June 26th, 2009

When:  Tuesday, June 30th 2009

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!!

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The All Class Fenton Alumni Reunion is on July 3RD

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The Alumni Reunion is on JUL 3RD ….one day before the Celebration of Independence Day and the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Fenton…..large parade and other events…Big Time in a Small Town….”Real America”

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.

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Fenton High School Alumni Association All Class Reunion

Monday, May 18th, 2009

This year marks the 175th birthday for Fenton. In keeping with this, we (the Fenton Alumni Association) are having our annual triennial All-Alumni Reunion Banquet on Friday, July 3, 2009.

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.

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“Our Town” Fenton - 175th Anniversary Kickoff Event

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Tickets for the “Our Town” Fenton - 175th Anniversary Kickoff Event - Queen’s Crowning and Dinner are NOW AVAILABLE!  Tickets may be purchased at: Fenton City Hall, Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Little Professor Bookstore, Fenton Community and Cultural Center.  Please check out our “event” page on Facebook for all the details!  Hope to see you there.

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Fenton’s 175th Anniversary Kick-Off

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
175th Anniversary Kick-Off… Queen’s Crowning and Dinner
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
Fenton Community and Cultural Center
Fenton, MI
6pm - cocktails
7pm - dinner
8pm - entertainment and crowning of 175th Queen
TICKETS - $35
tickets will be available at the Fenton City Hall, Fenton Chamber of Commerce, Little Professor Book Store, Fenton Community and Cultural Center
CASH BAR
~~~ historic attire welcome ~~~

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Fenton Cinema Closes Forever - It’s True

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

I had to go out there today to see with my own eyes that it was true.  It is.  There is a notice posted on the door that as of December 7, 2008 the Fenton Cinema has closed its doors forever.  There aren’t any movies listed on the sign overlooking US-23.  We’ll be having a quick video as visual proof that this business has been shut down.  Yes, Fenton Cinemas is out of business.  Check the business section of the video series off the front page of www.FentonSays.com soon to see this video.  It’s sad news indeed.

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Fenton Chamber Ambassadors’ History of Fenton Video Presentation

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Preview 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.

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