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Children’s art workshops offered at arts center

August 28, 2012

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will offer two Saturday children’s art workshops in late September.  The Center’s Visual Arts Committee has arranged for Fountain artist Ruth Dimmitt to lead area students in the creation of mixed media rubbings and “wood” sculpture.  The resulting “Knot Art” is a playful and expressive experience in sculpture and otherworldly landscapes and portraits.…

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COVE looking for 100 role models

August 27, 2012

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2012 Contact: Marie Waite LMSW, Executive Director COVE – Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters Phone: 231-843-2541 Email: cove_marieed@frontier.com     100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAMPAIGN TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?   The word “domestic” in domestic violence may lead communities to believe it is a private matter between two people…

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An opportunity to help pre-schoolers

August 27, 2012

Dedication-donations are now being accepted for preschool “Discovery Kits” at the Children’s circulation desk at the Ludington Library, 217 East Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431,(231) 843-8465. Mason County District Library, the Mason-Lake-Oceana Great Start Collaborative and the Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center have partnered to create these preschool “Discovery Kits” for parents and childcare providers.  Each kit will be labeled…

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Gene’s Ventures: Travel and adventure for the fun of it

August 26, 2012
Gene’s Ventures: Travel and adventure for the fun of it

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Gene Jorissen has worn many hats over the years. He spent 30 years as a Ludington Area Schools teacher, he was PM Township supervisor for 16 years. He also started a golf course with his dad, Jerome. But, his latest venture is taking places. Last year, Gene started Ventures by Gene, a local charter bus company that is…

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Lisa Enos: Back in the movies

August 25, 2012
Lisa Enos: Back in the movies

After taking a few years off from the film industry, Scottville native Lisa Enos is back in the movie business. Earlier this summer Lisa was offered the position of Executive Producer of the film “Cavegirl the Movie.” For the past month she has been in London working on casting. “It’s a movie for kids,” Lisa says. “There’s going to be…

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