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The Munising Moose Lodge has found a low-cost solution for those looking for something to do on Thursday nights. Between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. the Lodge opens its doors to the public, offering board games and music whether you’re looking for an easy date night or even just want to meet new friends. Enjoy an old favorite such as Trivial Pursuit or Battleship while listening to some of your favorite music from past decades.

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Deep Blue Fitness is hoping to help Munising residents get more fit in the coming year by offering a challenge sure to help you realize all your health goals. Starting January 1st, you’ll be working with Jessica or Sam Brewer at the Fuzzy Fitness Center with the goal of feeling your best, inside and out.

The holiday season has brought a new business to town offering a variety of services designed to pamper and relax. Heather McNally, the owner of Healin’ Toes and Nails is here to help you feel better in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 53 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $27,339,100 be funded in 2024. The board this year considered a total of 123 applications seeking over $51.9 million in funding.

Rekindle the Spirit, a program sponsored by the Munising Chamber of Commerce recently held its 12th annual event. The idea behind the program is to help people to shop locally for Christmas. In return, Rekindle the Spirit collected a vast array of prizes won through a drawing which took place on December 15, 2023.

Dale Hansen The annual Toog’s Toys for Kids found a new home this year at the United Methodist Church in Munising. Through the efforts of Nancy Phillipson, Toni Denman, and Kim Swanberg, children received toys and much needed warm mittens and hats.

Don’t forget to bring your Alger County receipts into the Alger County Chamber of Commerce/Greater Munising Bay Partnership @ 129 E. Munising Ave. (across from Subway) now through next Thursday, Dec. 14th. Whether it’s gas, groceries, restaurants, retail, etc., save those receipts. Prizes are awarded daily (M-F) so the more you enter, the more chances you have to win! Also, if you happen to win a daily prize, your name gets put back into the drawing for the grand prize which is the snowblower. Over $7,000 worth of prizes will be given away. Our office is open M-F from 8-4. Thank you to our sponsors and remember to shop local!

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