Favorite Recipe?

The Manistee County Child Advocacy Center is currently collecting and compiling recipes for a community cookbook which will be sold as part of our fundraising plan. We are requesting a recipe (or more) from community members. Recipes can be submitted by email to manisteecac@gmail.com, dropped off at the ISD attention Cindy Rozmarek, or by calling Beth Peplinski at 231-499-4979. We need the recipes by July 8, 2009. Looking forward to seeing great recipes from you!Thank you for supporting the Child Advocacy Center.-- Beth PeplinskiCoordinatorManistee County Child Advocacy Center

Golf July 10th Women's Invitational Rally for a Cure

Mark Your Calendar. Friday July 10th is the day set for Rally for a Cure - - Women's Invitational - - at Manistee National Golf and Resort. This year, our efforts will benefit CHOICES of Manistee County along with the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Jo Hall is the coordinator of the event.

Thanks to Ian Ziska at Manistee National, we will hold both a 9 -hole and an 18-hole event followed by dinner. This event is for both men and women. Hole Sponsorships are still available but filling up fast. You can also sponsor a cart for just $25 to support the cause. So Mark Your Calendars and get your game on.

A fun day is in store with lots of prizes and we'll be supporting a great organization that serves the needs of many women, children and families in Manistee County. Contact Jo Hall at the Salvation Army Thrift Store for sponsorship information. Wear PINK!

Golf Registration will take place at Manistee National. Call 398-0123See you on the 10th of July! Come Rally for a Cure.

Benefit Rummage Sale

Love, INC along with MACC - the Manistee Area Community Clinic is hosting a rummage sale June 26th from 9:00am - 6:00pm and June 27th from 9:00am - 3:00pm - - rain or shine - - at the Briny Building at 50 Filer Street in Manistee. All proceeds will benefit the ministries of the Manistee Area Community Clinic and Love INC of Manistee.

Drop off donations at the Briny Building: June 4th 1-4pm; June 12th 3-7pm, or June 23 & 24th 1-7pm.

Call Love INC at 231-723-6613 to arrange pick up of larger items. Donations in good condition are tax-deductible.

Thank you for supporting our local agencies working to build capacity and improve the quality of life for all individuals in Manistee County.

These agencies are members of the Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body (HSCB).

Free College Credit and Mentoring Training

FREE MENTOR TRAINING: Receive mentor training and three WSCC college credits by participating in an 8-week course covering active listening, goal setting, community resources, boundaries, learning styles, and social class. Part of the efforts underway in Manistee County to Reduce Poverty and End Homelessness. Contact Susan Mencarelli 231-723-6597 for more information. Training begins week of June 1, 2009.

Major Jo Langham Takes a New Post

The Salvation Army of Manistee has announced that Major Jo has been reassigned to Appleton, Wisconsin beginning July 1, 2009. She has been a tremendous asset to Manistee County during her three-years of service. Watch here for more information about her plans, and the new couple being assigned to serve the communities of Manistee County.

Thank You Major Jo for your love and dedication and continuous heart-felt service to the people of Manistee - and Benzie - Counties.

United Way Annual Meeting

The United Way of Manistee County will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday May 20th and Manistee Golf and County Club. Meeting the start at 11:00am. Lunch is available for $10. Please contact the United Way office for reservations and more information.

MI Works! Youth Employment Opportunity And Free Assistance at Your Worksite

Hello, my name is Don Harrison. My position is Project Manager for the 10 County Northwest Michigan WORKS! “Earn and Learn” Summer Youth Employment Program and the person responsible for developing worksite owner contacts at your organization. I am contacting you today to make you aware of our expanded summer youth work program, which your organization may be qualified to utilize!

Michigan WORKS! is offering two different youth programs this summer, the “Earn and Learn Summer Roving Youth Crew” and the “Individual Work Experience” programs. These programs will be available to approved worksites in your county, from June 15 to August 21, 2009. It is expected that these programs will be very popular across the region!

Should you have an interest in these programs, I would encourage you to review the program particulars, fill out and return the appropriate paperwork, as soon as possible. I look forward to speaking to you about your 2009 projects, summer youth staff requirements and discussing how our “Earn and Learn” programs could be utilized by your organization.

You will find my contact information listed below. Should you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.

Donald Harrison - Project ManagerNorthwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services
Contact Information: Northwest Michigan WORKS!
Donald (Don) Harrison - Project Manager“Earn and Learn” Roving Crew Summer Work Program Primary Office: 231-342-9991
email: dharrison@tbaisd.k12.mi.us
Web Site: http://www.nwm.org/youthservices.asp
Northwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services Office:
890 Parsons RoadTraverse City, MI 49686
Telephone: 800-442-1074FAX: 231-922-6325