It's an event that's been going on as long as most can remember.  It's the signature fundraising annual event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore and it happens over a couple of months at a few different locations.  It involves a little fundraising, a LOT of bowling and a great time for any individual or team that wants to make a difference in the lives of the kids in the community and a group who's work is synonymous with the betterment of the next generation. 

The Disability Network of West Michigan is an agency in Muskegon that provides independent living resources for people with disabilities in Muskegon, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, and Mason counties.  Their website goes on to say that "Disability Network West Michigan is committed to inclusion and diversity while being consumer directed and accountable.  Our mission is to advocate, educate, empower and provide resources for persons with disabilities.  We promote accessible communities, fulfilling our vision of accessibility is an accepted civil right."

You may have stumbled on it over the years.  I mean, it's not every day you walk into a big public place like the mall and find a bunch of people riding stationary bikes with loud music playing, people screaming and cheering, wild costumes, fun themes and the smell of sweat in the air.  You may have participated.  Hey, Muskegon is a hot bed for people who are serious about their bikes!  Be it Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, we've got lots of beautiful areas for people on bikes.  Trails, dunes, bike paths and scenery abound and our bike community works together to support each other as well as the areas they ride.  We're talking about "The Ride" put on by Mercy Health and while you may have seen or heard about it, did you know?  It's not only a great event, it's a HUGE part of benefiting cardiac care in Muskegon!

Britta Cleveland reports. Recently I sat down with some of my favorite people in West Michigan about one of our favorite annual events in West Michigan. Dancing with the Local Stars to help raise funds and awareness for our local area food banks that help to feed our areas needy. Clarence Colegrove of Trensyd Realty, Bob Szymoniak - Superintendent of Fruitport Public Schools, the Honorable Judge Brenda Sprader of Muskegon County Court System and Larry Romanelli of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians with the Little River Casino in Manistee, MI.

If you are into the arts then City Center Arts Muskegon is the place for you. The new gallery was formally known as The Red Lotus and is located at 356 W. Western Avenue in the lower level of the historic Century Club building. City Center Art is a place Art lovers of all kinds from performance events, art classes, concerts, art receptions, locally created art and gifts for purchase.

Developers of an old restaurant formerly known as Johnny Carinos on Harvey Street kindly donated the building to the Norton Shores Fire Department. They used this Building to perform ventilation exercises on a clay tile roof which is uncommon to the area.

We grow up with what we know.  Most of us also grew up in a time that was a little different when we stayed in touch in ways that were not quite so digital.  We heard things like bells and horns that told us to get home...of course, there was always the "street light" rule about being home before dark.  Getting the "what for" from your friends mom generally meant double was coming at home and things like a "phone tree" were the way word got around town to let you know what was going on.  We grow up...we move away...life evolves and then we look back and wonder "what happened" when we go back and see what was and what's become. 

The Muskegon Area District Libraries (MADL) has committed to increase literacy skills for every age and are actively involved with this effort, one way to achieve this is through a new early literacy initiative called the Muskegon Storyville. The Storyville Villages are located in their Montague, Muskegon Heights, and Norton Shores branches. They are created to inspire children age zero to five.

To follow up on some of the stories of ghostly happenings around the Muskegon area, Paranormal Muskegon wanted to ask some experts about it, so we contacted the West Michigan Paranormal Team to see what exactly what, if anything, is haunting Muskegon.  West Michigan Paranormal Team is comprised of Deanna Headley and Candi Hess, have done a number of paranormal investigations in the Muskegon area as well as other states over the last few years. Lovers of everything mysterious, paranormal or ghostly, these brave and personable ladies spend their weekends investigating reports of hauntings and ghostly shenanigans around the Muskegon area, from darkened cemeteries to Muskegon’s iconic historical buildings as well as private residences; all to find some ghostly apparitions or strange phenomenon. 

131 episodes in and going strong...and stronger!!  Fit and Healthy With Becky continues to give you a great workout that's efficient, a great introduction to taking better care of you and the price....how do you beat that?  It's our commitment to you to offer a way to focus on yourself and a way to interact with us weekly!

Becky tapes the Fit and Healthy show at The Gym on the 4 Corners in North Muskegon.  It's an awesome experience, a grown up setting with everything you'd expect from some of the other places...it's locally owned, filled with friends and neighbors and priced to make it easy on any budget if you are looking for a place to take your fitness to the next level, stop in and see them!

This week, Becky is utilizing a bench and a couple of dumbbells to the show!  Don't have a bench?  A step in your house will do!  

You can also watch Fit and Healthy With Becky on The Muskegon Channel for Roku and Amazon Fire TV if you have either device!  Go to your channel store and get the free download!!  

If you are just beginning this, or any work out program, please consult a doctor to make sure you are in ok shape to to do this or any work out.  Drink plenty of water, warm up and stretch out and LET'S GO!  Here comes episode 131 of Fit and Healthy With Becky on The Muskegon Channel.  

Whoop there it is!  Great job and keep it up!!  Wanna take that next step?  Wanna see The Gym up close and personal for yourself?  Check out some of the different group settings Becky has coming up and click on the photo to email her direct to sign up!!  We'll be back next week with another new episode of Fit and Healthy on The Muskegon Channel.

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It's an event that's been building steam and flavor for a few years now.  Tiffany Woods Apartments has been hosting an chili cook off and competition for a few years in their beautiful club house.  It's been well attended by the residents there and every year, a few more pots full of the best secret recipes and family famous chili have come with their game face on to be judged by the blue ribbon panel as well as the attendees of the get together.  

Do you have or know of someone with a child? Chances are that that child LOVES macaroni in some form. That is exactly what the founders of Macaroni thought of when they named the very first Macaroni Kid website.

It was a great night to celebrate a couple of things.  First, the one year anniversary of Muskegon Tonight Live!  Yep!  January of 2019 we got things underway in the middle of the "Polar Vortex" we were enduring at the time.  Not many people were out doing anything for a good week at the time, but we had a decent crowd turn out for our first episode and outside of the "little teeny tiny" problem Andy had in December, we've made Hometown Hospitality venues our home since!  Both Smash and Pub 111 in Whitehall have been outstanding and we're going to be back all year at both!

It’s always a sincere pleasure to meet with truly talented, inspiring people in our West Michigan community...that is why it was so great sitting down with two of the most talented, inspiring people I know….Trent Klairter and Deirdra Ross. Both incredible Drama and Music Teachers and Directors at Reeths-Puffer Schools. We chatted about some very exciting events happening for students and for the public.

Welcome to episode 130 of Fit and Healthy Becky on the Muskegon Channel!  If you have been here for all 130 of Becky's shows or this is your first visit, the idea is simple.  Becky shows you some basic exercise practices and you can follow along anytime!  The work out's are quick, easy to do for anyone from beginner to advanced and available here on the website, or you can also see them on the Muskegon Channel if you have the free download for your Roku or Amazon Fire TV device!  Both are free in your channel store!