As we notice the colors of the leaves changing, our days will begin getting shorter. So why not turn off your phones and your computers and TV and get outside to breathe in the the crisp, clean smell in the air that is Autumn. Whether you are driving or walking or raking leaves, give gratitude for the trees and the grass and the plantings and the food that make Autumn such a beautiful time of year.
There are so many great places to visit in October in West Michigan and right in our own backyards. The orchard markets offer a myriad of apples and ciders, jams and doughnuts and other wonderful baked goods. It is also a great time to visit our farms and get your pumpkins, mums and other festive décor or take a wagon ride or checkout a corn maze.
Halloween falls on Monday, October 31st when all the ghouls and gobblin's will be lining the streets with the hopes of filling their bags with lots of loot! When I lived on the East Coast, I started putting a few apples in the candy basket and don’t you know that the apples always went first! Think about healthy snacks or little books or cute pencils this Halloween, the kids will probably take those first!
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. provides education and mammograms to under served women in the community. Visit the www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/ and help spread the word about early screenings saving lives!
Our speaker for October 6 is Joseph Jones, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Feed West Michigan (America). I would like to ask everyone to bring in some canned and/or boxed items (can not be expired) to donate to Feed West Michigan for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Items such as green beans, corn, yams, boxed stuffing, boxed potatoes, etc.. If everyone could bring in 3+, that would be awesome!
Imagine a world where we all try to help one another. Diane Van Epps, President
CHECK OUT THE LATEST ROTARY MAGAZINE
"OUTSMARTING THE VIRUS"A NEW WEAPON AGAINST POLIO, P. 26 -33, Rotary Magazine, (Oct. 2022)
This is a very interesting article on a new advance in the battle against polio which ravaged the U.S. in the 40’s and 50’s. Polio is only a plane ride away from any country including the U. S. Recently, polio has been found in New York and other locations elsewhere. Read how they were able to test this new advance.
Our goal is to collect new or gently used winter gear for our community! There will be drop off boxes at Choice One Bank-Alpine, Edward Jones- 4582 West River, Suite A, Comstock Park and Kenowa Hills Schools. The Kick Off to the drive starts Friday, Sept. 30 at Panther Stadium, Comstock Park High School (final game). We will be at the Knight's Stadium, Kenowa Hills home football game October 14. Thank you, Kari Kippen and Dawn Swafford
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