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January 24, 2009, Saturday, the Dwight Lydell Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host its annual Winterfest Family Outing. The event runs from 10am - 4 pm and includes ice-fishing, sledding, cross country skiing, candle-making, snow games and sculpture, bird-feeder craft. Fishing poles, sleds and ski equipment will be available for those who need to borrow equipment. Lunch 11:30am - 3pm of chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa, etc. The event is at the Conservation Center in Cannon Township, Kent County.
On Friday, March 6, the 2009 Annual Banquet of the Michigan Ikes will be held at the Centennial Country Club — 3361 Charlevoix Dr SE, Grand Rapids MI (South of 28th Street/East of Kraft. The banquet is open to the public. The guest speaker is John Hesse, an adjunct professor at Michigan State University. Mr. Hesse will discuss his 2008 trip with Michigan State University students to the Arctic and how global warming is reducing the Arctic ice mass and impacting the flora and fauna.
The evening will conclude with a silent auction including: incredible deals on sports equipment, paintings and fine art work, apparel, fishing charters, B&Bs and lodging packages, raffle prizes, gift certificates for salons, fine dining, entertainment, and much more. Cash only.
Tickets are $27. Buy tickets by mailing a reservation form (follow link below) with check by 2/20/09.
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