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Needed Now

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed

Volunteer drivers needed now!  There are 2 Spring Lake routes, and 4 Grand Haven routes open. We pick up the food around 10am in the garage at the community center, deliver the meals, and then return the coolers, etc. to the center. Our agents deliver in S.L. Wednesdays and Fridays, so you can volunteer as much or as little as you'd like. You can put in for mileage, also. It takes about an hour. Delivery is Mon. - Fri, not on major holidays, and not on snow days.

To volunteer or ask any questions, please contact Ida at the Grand Haven Community Center, 616-842-2550.

On-Going

Safe Roads for Everyone - Ottawa County Road Commission

In 2005, e-service was implemented on the Road Commission website as a tool for the general public to relay road service needs.  The online service request form is easy to use.  Simply provide your name, email, telephone, address, township, and the type of service requested with an approximate location.  The online requests are opened each business day and then given to the appropriate department for a field review.  Usually within a few days a response is given to the requestor or the service has been performed.

For more info, please visit the Road Commission website at www.ottawacorc.com.  The direct link to the service request form is at http://www.ottawacorc.com/ContactUs/Service/Requested.aspx.

Every Wednesday & Friday

American Legion Post 28 Dinners-Public Welcome

The American Legion Post 28 hosts dinners every Wednesday & Friday nights from 5-7 pm, Public Welcome, costs varies from the Spaghetti dinner for $7, Perch dinner $9, Single Hamburger on Friday are $3, Double or Chicken Sandwich $4. The American Legion Post 28 is located at 700 S. Harbor Drive, in downtown Grand Haven. 616.842.5310 or www.grandhavenlegion.org

Every Saturday

Wine Tasting at Santo Stefano

Wine Tastings Every Saturday! Be sure to stop in on Saturdays for our Wine Tastings from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Each week we will be featuring wines from Italy and around the world.

This is a great way for you to explore and enjoy new wines.

Many thanks to those who were able to attend our 10th Anniversary Celebration "Taste of Santo Stefano del Lago".  We hope you enjoyed the event. Be sure to stop in and re-stock on all the wonderful cheeses, wines, oils, balsamics, chocolates, breads, coffees and sauces that we showcased at the tasting.

Thanks for your patronage and support these past 10 years.

Santo Stefano del Lago · 12 Washington Ave. · Grand Haven, MI 49417 · 616.844.9060

Every Saturday & Wednesday

Farmers Market Grand Haven

Every Saturday & Wednesday from June 1-October 29, the Grand Haven Farmers Market runs from 8 am - 2 pm under the Green Canopy- Chinook Pier, Grand Haven Managed by the Chamber of Commerce 616.842.4910

Every Thursday

Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market

Every Thursday from June 2 - October 13, the Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market takes place on Church Street., Spring Lake, 9 am - 2 pm. Managed by the Chamber of Commerce 616.842.4910

September 2010 - December 2012

Prescription Drug Discount cards for people with No Prescription Drug Coverage

Greater Ottawa County United Way and other organizations and agencies throughout our county are handing out these prescription drug discount cards to people in our community who have no health insurance or need to purchase medicine not covered by their insurance, Medicare or other benefit plans.

Anyone can use the card. There is no enrollment, eligibility, paperwork or fee and no personal information is collected or shared. The card is good for the entire family and it is valid for approximately five years.

Spread the words. You may copy, cut out, and pass out this flyer or stop at the Chamber office to pick up a copy.

On Going

Ottawa County Parks Programs & Events

On Going

Loutit Library Programs & Events

On-Going

This Week's Try-It Local! Deals - Butch's Beach Burritos

Try It Local Offers Savings of 40-90%off retail services, restaurants and more

Supports Local Business Community

The Chamber Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg is launching a new program called Try It Local, an electronic discount program featuring local retailers, restaurants, service providers and more. New deals are offered two days a week at a deep discount of 40-90 percent off regular price (i.e., $20 of food and drink at a restaurant for $10). The offers are delivered to Try It Local subscribers via email, social media, and TryItLocal.com.

There is no cost to sign up for Try It Local – visit http://www.tryitlocal.com/GrandHaven to receive deal alerts. There is also no cost for companies to offer a deal if they are members of the Chamber; businesses interested in being featured can visit TryItLocal.com for details. You may also call the Chamber at 616-842-4910 for more information.

Sept 19 - Oct 14

7 Steps Up's special holiday offers to Chamber Members

Santa isn't long on details, but here's the scoop.

Chamber members who book a holiday party that occurs from Dec 1, 2011 through January 8th, 2012 receive a 10% discount on the room fee.

If they book for that time period (12-1-11 thru 1-8-12) within the next 30 days, i.e. from now until Oct 16, 2011, instead of 10% off, they'll get 15% off.  "Book" means a deposit (50% of room rental) has been paid and a contract has been signed.

Here's another way of saying it also:

Have a party between Dec 1 and Jan 8...pay the deposit before Oct 16...get 15% off the room rate.

Have a party between Dec 1 and Jan 8...pay the deposit after Oct 16...get 10% off the room rate.

And yet a 3rd way to get to the same deal:

Call Santa and ask him what the heck was that deal you talked about at the Early Bird Breakfast.  :)

Signed,

Santa

He can also be reached at 616-678-3618

Thursday, October 20

Focus on Non-Profit Organizations Series

"An Update on State Reporting & Fundraising" will be the next topic of Non-Profit Organizations series of seminars held by DeBoer Baumann & Company.  This seminar will focus on state exempt organization tax returns and reporting, sales tax, charitable gaming and other state aspects related to fundraising.  This lunch and learn continues the series of seminars designed to educate non-profit organization employees, volunteers and boards.  Michelle Hanks, CPA and Carol Burley, CPA will facilitate.

The seminar is at Seven Steps Up Event & Banquet Center, 116 S. Jackson, Spring Lake.  The program starts promptly at noon, but guests are encouraged to arrive early or stay late to network with other non-profits and volunteers sharing best practices and concerns.

The cost is $15 and includes lunch.  Reservations are required.  Please call 616-846-3350.