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Newsletter December 2016Information and Hours

77 Lakecrest Lane Fife Lake, MI 49633

Phone: 231-879-4101 Fax: 231-879-3360

[email protected]

Sun. & Mon.: Closed Tues. & Thurs.: 9am-

8pm Wed. & Fri.: 9am-5pm

Saturday: 9am-3pm

Staff Julie Kintner, Director

Kaylee D’Water Kathy Goldsberry

Reva Reed Kiel Stevens

Sara Petrovich-Boven Sue Dutton

Trustees

Debbie Beason Susan Peterson-Bell

Noreen Broering Joyce Freiwald

JoEllen Simpson Patty Warner

~ Special Holiday Senior Luncheon! ~ Wed. 21st at 12:00pm

Join Michelle Smith as she shows us the basics of using essential oils in our daily life. Learn how these products can help reduce the amount of chemicals in your home and help you live a more natural life. Everyone is welcome to learn and watch for free,!

Products will be available for you to make yourself and take home for $5.

To get in the spirit of the season, we will be having a special holiday luncheon! There will be a delicious meal of ham and potatoes. Following the luncheon

we will have Christmas Bingo and a White Elephant gift exchange.

If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a used gift that is wrapped to the luncheon.

Please R.S.V.P. to the Library at 231-879-4101

~ Essential Oils 101~ Sat. Dec, 10th

11:00am to 1:00pm

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Newsletter December 2016

Join us for Tot Time! You and your little one will enjoy 30 to 45 minutes of stories,

activities, and organized chaos led by Ms. Kiel. We hope you can join us!

~ Tot Time! ~ Fridays at 10:30am

~ 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ~

Get your little one off to the right start by joining the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Reading just

one or two books a day can add up quickly and have a huge impact on your child’s future. Prizes will be given

out for each hundred books that are logged. Ask for your start up packet or for more information at the

front desk!

1000 Books Tips!

Come to Tot Time & add 4 books to your weekly total!

Get prizes and incentives for every 100 books you read!

Reading 1 book a day will get you to 1000 in less than 3 years!

Double up the bed time stories to get there even faster!

~ Born To Read Story Time ~

Volunteers Needed!

The Fife Lake Library is looking for individuals who are willing to volunteer with a new community outreach

program. The program, Born To Read Story Time, focuses on developing pre-reading skills in young children. Volunteers would be reading to pre-school age children, newborn to 5

years old, and would be needed for about an hour a week. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more

information, please contact the library at 231-879-4101.

Senior activities are made possible through joint programming between the Fife Lake Library, Senior Center Network and Grand

Traverse Parks & Recreation.


~ Game Days ~

If you are interested in starting a gaming group,

please let us know.

Mahjong Euchre Bridge Cribbage

~ Fitness Over 50 ~

Tues. & Thurs. 11:00am

Everyone is welcome to join this lively group for

some low impact exercising.

~ Senior Luncheon~ Wed. 7 & 21

11:00 Coffee Hour, 12:00 Lunch

Join us the first and third Wednesday of the month for Senior Luncheon. The suggested donation is $3.00 for seniors 60+

and $5.00 for non-seniors. Please contact the Library at 231-879-4101 for a reservation.

~ Yoga ~ Fridays

9:00am - 10:00am

Everyone is welcome to join us every Friday for

this free class.

~ Upcoming Senior Programs~

Wed. Dec. 21

Christmas Luncheon

No act of kindness,

however small, is

ever wasted.

- Aesop

Wed. Dec. 7

Greif to Gratitude with Guests

Sharron Newman, Munson Hospice Grief Coordinator

&

Author Bill O. Smith

We will be having a delicious meal, and all sorts of holiday fun.

Sharon Newman will be speaking about her new role as a bereavement counselor. Also, local author Bill O. Smith will be presenting his new book, Four

a.m. December 25, and the inspiration behind the book. He will have books available to purchase.

~ Save The Date! ~ Carly’s Hill Snow Classic

Sat. January 28

~ Reserves ~

Don’t see it on the shelf? No worries,

put it on hold.

Ask staff for details.

~ New Books ~ Zane And The Hurricane

Rodman Philbrick

All The Gallant Men Donald Stratton

The Magnolia Story

Chip & Joanna Ganes

Thank You For Being Late Thomas Friedman

Faithful

Allice Hoffman


If you like… You will love ...

The BFG Finding Dori Through The Looking Glass Pete’s Dragon Star Trek: Beyond

~ Book Club ~ Christmas Dinner

Gift Exchange

6:30 at the Fife Lake Inn

Gift Items to be values at approximately $10

Please RSVP to Mary Everyone is welcome.

Please contact the

Library at 879-4101, or stop by for details.

X-Men Apocalypse Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows Tarzan Independence Day: Resurgence

~ New Movies ~

Scrooged

The Holiday

The Polar Express

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

A Charlie Brown Christmas

The Santa Clause

A Christmas Story

Elf

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

It’s A Wonderful Life

Miracle on 34th Street

~Patron Picks ~ Patrons give this 5

Stars!

The Girl Who Fell From The Sky

By: Heidi Durrow

A timely and moving bicultural coming-of-age tale, based on a true story . The daughter of a Danish

immigrant and a black G.I., Rachel survives a family tragedy only to face new challenges. Sent to live

with her strict African-American grandmother in a racially divided Northwest city, she must suppress

her grief and reinvent herself in a mostly black community. The world wants to see her as either

black or white, but that’s not how she sees herself. Meanwhile, a mystery unfolds, revealing the terri-ble truth about Rachel’s last morning on a Chicago

rooftop.

3:10 to Yuma Tombstone

Outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) terror-izes 1800s Arizona, especially the South-ern Railroad, until he is finally captured.

Wade must be brought to trial, so Dan Evans (Christian Bale), the owner of a

drought-stricken ranch, volunteers to es-cort him to the train. Along the trail, a

grudging respect forms between the men, but danger looms at every turn, and the

criminal's men are in pursuit

~ December ~ Holiday Movies

Volunteer Opportunities December 2016

Friends of the Fife Lake Public Library Membership Form

Name: __________________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________

Membership fees per year: __Child: $5 __Adult: $10 __Couple $15 __Family $25 __Business $30

Note: Please make checks payable to Friends of the Fife Lake Public Library. Drop the completed form at the Library or mail to Friends of the Fife Lake Public Library at 77 Lakecrest Lane, Fife Lake, MI 49633. Thank you. *If you have interest in participating in any of the following Friends events, we would love to have you join us. Please indicate any activities you might be interested in and/or suggest new services/activities to consider. __4th of July Silent Auction __Annual Fall Meeting __Barn Sale __Christmas Celebration __Book Sale __Library Volunteer __Friends Board Position Suggestions:

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

For further information, questions, or suggestions for Friends, call Chris Seeley at 231-879-3221.

2016

~ Friends Meeting ~ Wed. December 14 at 11:00am

The friends meet the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00. We would love to see you there!

~ REMINDER ~ Sat., December 24

The Library will be closed Saturday, December 24th to celebrate the holidays The staff would like to wish everyone a

safe and joyous holiday season!

Christmas in the Village of Fife Lake Saturday, December 10, 11:00am ~ 4:00pm

Shop Locally !!!

Stop by all the local businesses for free “make and take” crafts and

snacks! Special Holiday discounts at local Fife Lake Businesses.

Santa Sightings!!! Annual American Legion Children’s Christmas Party

Santa will be there 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Legion

Enjoy hot dogs, chips, crafts and raffle.

Tree Lighting and Caroling !!!

Fife Lake Village Green

Senior Luncheon

Special Presentation

“Grief to Gratitude”

Local Author, Bill O’ Smith, will present his newest book

Four a.m. December 25

R.S.V.P. to the Fife Lake Library at 231-879-4101

Senior activities are made possible through joint

programming between the Fife Lake Library and the

Everyone is welcome to join us as Sharon Neumann PMC, Munson Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, and local author, Bill O. Smith, present a special bereavement

program on the healing value of storytelling.

Carly’s Hill Snow Fun Day

January 28th

Fife Lake Community InformationFife Lake Community Information

Do you have information you would like included in our Community Page? Please contact the Library at 231-879-4101 or email us your information at flpl.org. Please include date, contact information and any costs.

We will do our best to include all submissions, depending on space available.

Fife Lake Historical Society

Po Box 305 Fife Lake, MI 49633

Fifelakehistoricalsociety.com

Museum, The Old School House

and The Old Fire Barn

Open Fri. and Sat. 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Easy Meals

American Legion Post

Every Thursday 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults $6.00

Children under 12 $3.00 Take out available.

Friday Night Fish Fry


All you can eat 1st Friday of each month

4:30pm - 7:00pm Adults $10.00

Children ages 5 to 12 $5.00

Take out and gift certificates available.

Pancake Breakfast

American Legion Post All you can eat

2nd Sunday of each month 8:00am to Noon

Adults $6.50 Children ages 5 to 12 $4.00

Children 4 and under eat Free WWII vets, law enforcement and active

duty military eat Free Take out and gift certificates

available.

Local Food Pantry

Fife Lake United Methodist Church

231-879-4270

Hours by appointment

Federal Commodities Program

American Legion

3rd Monday at 1:45pm

This is a Federal program for Seniors 60+ on a limited income.

Call 231-775-8330 for more information.

Grand Traverse Area Senior Center Network Program

Fife Lake Library 1st and 3rd Wednesday

11:00am to 2:00pm

Laurie Wells Outreach Program Coordinator

231-620-3750 Euchre

1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1:00pm Bingo

3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm

Following the Senior Luncheon

Fife Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Meetings: 1st Tuesday at 5:30pm Village Hall

Website: http://www.fifelakechamber.com

Senior Luncheon

Fife Lake Library 1st and 3rd Wednesday

Noon

$3.00 for 60+ $5.00 for 59 and under

Call the Library 231-879-4101

For a reservation

(When Area Schools are cancelled, luncheon is cancelled.)

Sewer Authority Meetings:

3rd Thursday Village Hall at 6:00pm

Planning Commission Meetings:

2nd Tuesday Village Hall at 7:00pm

Jam Session


Last Sunday of the Month 2:00pm - 5:00pm

March - October

Walton Junction Sportsman’s Club

Paul Johnoson: 231-263-0900

Pancake Breakfast

3rd Saturday of the month 7:00am to 11:00am

Children 0 - 2: Free

Children 3 - 12: $3.00

13+: $7.00

http://www.fifelakechamber.com

Fife Lake Village

616 Bates Street, P.O. Box 298 Fife Lake, MI 49633

231-879-4291 Fax 231-879-5153

Hours Tues. 9:00am - 1:00pm Fri., 11:30am - 3:30pm

The Village Council meets the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm

EMS 134 Morgan St.

Fife Lake, MI 49633 231-879-4009

Fife Lake Township

134 Morgan Street, PO Box 87, Fife Lake, Michigan 49633

Phone: 231-879-3963 Fax: 231-879-3146

Meetings

6:00pm at the Township hall 4th Thursday of the Month (Jan. - Oct.)

3rd Thursday of the Month (Nov. - Dec.)

Linda Forwerck, Supervisor 231-631-1750 Terry Street, Clerk 231-357-5442

Cathy Sorrow, Treasurer 231-879-4656 Kevin McElyea, Zoning Adm. 231-645-1113

Dale Wheeler American Legion

Post 219

Springfield Township

5253 Ingersoll Rd. SW Fife Lake, MI 49633

231-879-4541

Meetings Township Hall

2nd Tue. of the month at 7:00pm

Boardman Township

PO Box 88 South Boardman, MI 49680

231-369-211

Meetings Township Hall/Fire Barn on

Pine St. 3rd Wed. of the month at

7:00 pm

Forest Area Community Schools

7741 Shippy Rd SW, Fife Lake, MI 49633 Ph. 231-369-4191, Fax. 231-369-4153

Mr. Fred Boss Middle/High School Principal

Ph. 231-369-2884

Mr. Joshua Rothwell Superintendent/Elementary Principal Fife Lake Elementary: 231-879-3362

Meetings: 2nd Mon. at 7:00pm

Fife Lake Local Organization’s InformationFife Lake Local Organization’s Information

Fife Lake Post Office 113 Oak St.

Fife Lake, MI 49633 1-800-275-8777 or 231-879-3571

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA meets quarterly, 3rd Tue. of the month at the

Fife Lake Village Hall at 6:30pm Jan., Apr., Jul. and Oct.

Acting Commander Clinton Martin 231-645-4030

Auxiliary Vicki Samp

231-879-3022 Sheriff’s Office 134 Morgan St.

Fife Lake, MI 49633 231-879-5302

Emergency Call - 911

Sons of the American Legion

Contact Ed Hungness at 879-3014

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 3pm - 10pm

Sat 1:00pm - 10pm Sun 1-6

Hours M-F 9:00am - 4:00pm

Sat. & Sun. - Closed

Closed for Lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farmers Markets

Fife Lake

May to October

Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm

Springfield

May to October

Thursday 2:00pm - 7:00pm

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