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This page provides a detailed list of West-Central Michigan's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!! Click here to see the listings of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms in West-Central Michigan or just scroll down the page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!
We have loads of related resources here, too.
- What is the history of Halloween?
- Halloween around the world
- Halloween facts
- How to choose a pumpkin
- How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
- How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!)
- Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
- History of the Jack-o-Lantern
- Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
- Halloween clip art
- Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
- Halloween links to Halloween web sites
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..
I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!
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West-Central Michigan's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by CountyRemember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Gladwin County
The Fruitful Orchard and Cider Mill - pumpkin patch, cider mill,
hayrides, cider doughnuts, restrooms, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, picnic area, picnic area
5740 M-61 , Gladwin, MI 48624. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: September 18, 2010, suggested by a visitor)
A visitor writes on September 18, 2010: "Very quaint, excellent selection of homemade pies, michigan products and gift items. Pies are delicious!"
- The Wild Pumpkin - pumpkin patch, animal petting farm, horses,
cows, pot bellied pigs, sheep, rabbits, chickens, goats and a pumpkin farm,
wagon rides, corn maze, gift shop.
5799 Beaverton Road, Beaverton, MI 48612. Phone: (989)435-9001. Fax: (989)435-9001.
Ionia County
- Paulson's Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins, hayrides
11164 W Belding Rd. Belding, MI 48809. Phone: 616-794-0922. Email: email@example.com. Directions: 3 miles W of Belding on M-44 or 13 miles E of Rockford. Open June-Nov, daily 9am-dark. This farm does offer hayrides on Sunday afternoon in October. (UPDATED: June 25, 2013)
Pierson Orchards Market - pumpkins for sale in the shop
or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn
cannon, we also have pie pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider
made on the premises), school tours, events at your location (call
for info)
5523 North State Road, Orleans, MI 48865. Phone: 616-527-4847. Email: email@example.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm; June through November. Directions: Located 1/8 mile south of the intersection of M-66 and M-44. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. We accept Senior Project Fresh, WIC Project Fresh, and Bridge cards. (ADDED: May 17, 2013)
- Pumpkin Lane - Johnson HobbyHive -
pumpkins, honey
9255 Jackson Road, Clarksville, MI 48815. Phone: 616-841-1083. Email: email@example.com. Directions: From Grand Rapids, take I 96 East to exit 59, turn south (right) on Nash highway Travel to Clarksville, then turn east (left) on Clarksville Road. Travel 3 miles to Jackson Road and turn north (left) on Jackson. We are half a mile from the intersection of Jackson and Clarksville Road on the east side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We also have local honey for sale. (UPDATED: September 30, 2011)
Isabella County
Double D Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall
festival, train rides, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie
pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, gift shop,
concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face
painting, Inflatables/bounce house, farm animals, school tours
8060 W. Airline Road, Weidman, MI 48893. Phone: 989-644-2847. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Self serve pumpkins October 1st - October 31st; Fall Pumpkin Fest October 26, 2013 1pm to 5pm. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Fromm M66 -take Taft Road (which changes to Airline Rd)to the East 7 miles. From M20 take Coldwater Road North to Airline Road. Take Airline Road to the West about 1 1/2 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 07, 2013) (UPDATED: October 04, 2012) (ADDED: August 18, 2011)
Papa's Pumpkin Patch - Strawberries,
corn maze, pumpkins
3909 S Summerton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Phone: (989) 773-4345. Alternate phone: (989) 854-1041. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: all year, Friday to Sunday3-6pm; in season daily 3pm-dark, Friday to Sunday11am-dark. Directions: From Mission St. in Mt. Pleasant, go 2 miles E on Broomfield Rd., then 1/8 miles N to S Summerton Rd. From US-127 take M-20 go E 1/2 miles to Summerton Rd., then S on Summerton Rd. approximately 2 miles to 3909 S. Summerton. Papa's Pumpkin Patch is the home of the Michigan Maze and Michigan's Field of Dreams. Visit Michigan's largest display of farm toys and collectibles, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and other fall decorations. Hayrides and gator train rides available. Children and adults have enjoyed hayrides, farm parties, rides on the Pumpkin Train, shopping in the Toy Store, playing in the playground center and much more.
Papa's Corn Maze, Traditional Corn Maze: Nine acres of "corn-fusion!" It's more than a walk in the stalks, it's an amazing adventure designed to challenge your navigational abilities! We also have Hay Rides, Pumpkin Train Rides, Michigan Field of Dreams Ball Field, Straw Maze, Pumpkin Maze, Corn Maze, Pedal Tractor Corral, Mrs. Witch's House, Sandbox, Pumpkin Thieves Jail House, Fruit and Vegetable Picking, Pumpkin Counting Display, Pumpkin Color Display, Private and Group Parties, Climb "Mount Pleasant" in the spring and stop by in the winter with your sled! Group tours by appointment. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: September 28, 2010)
Kent County
- Brechting Farms
- pumpkins
Comstock Park, MI. Phone: 616-784-0771. fruits & vegetables in season, u-pick pumpkins. i>
- Blok Orchard - pumpkins, melons, mums
6365 4-Mile Rd. NE Ada, MI 49301-9624. Phone: 616-676-1153. Directions: E Beltline to Knapp, E 4-1/2 miles to Egypt Valley, N to 6365 4-Mile Rd. Many varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, also many vegetables u-pick blueberries (in season). Open Aug-Dec, Monday to Saturday 9am-5:30pm.
Carlson's Crypt - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, school tours
14058 - 6 Mile NE, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: (616) 794-1828. Email: email@example.com. Directions: 10 Miles North of Lowell on Six Mile Road East off Lincoln Lake Road. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Sunday to Saturday 10am to Dusk Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights Dusk to Midnight CARVE a Pumpkin FREE with the purchase of a pumpkin. We will gut it for you and you can carve it using our safe carving tools. The carving Starts October 11 to Halloween 7 days 10am to Dusk, Thursday to Saturday nights till Midnight. Corn Maize now open 7 days 10 am to Dusk. Haunted Trail and Night Maize open now! Thurs to Saturday Dusk to Midnight. Payment: Cash, Check. Haunted Trail Two for one night 9/28. Two for 16 dollars. win tickets on WGRD, LAV, KLQ carve a Pumpkin at Carlson's Crypt. It will last for weeks Thanks to Pumpkin Fresh. We will spray it on FREE.
- Country Basket
- apples and pumpkins
1185 Nine Mile Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-784-0218. U-pick apples and u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, fresh donuts, jams, jellies, honey, cherry concentrate, petting zoo, goat ramp and school tours. Open September 1-Nov. 1, Monday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 11 am-6 pm. Directions: Drive N from Grand Rapids on M-37 (Alpine Ave.) to the corner of 9 Mile, NW and M-37. Country Basket is on the NW corner of 9 Mile and M-37, 1185 9 Mile, Sparta.
- Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm - apples, pumpkins,
corn maze
3025 6 mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-784-0058. Apples, apple cider, caramel apples, donuts, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, cornstalks, Indian corn, straw bales, recipes, play area, miscellaneous farm market items and more! Open: mid-May thru October seasonal hours. Please call for more information. Directions: Located approximately 10 minutes NW of downtown Grand Rapids, Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) off I-96, travel 3 miles to 6 Mile Rd. Go east on 6 Mile Rd. 1-one quarter miles to farm at corner of Peach Ridge Ave. 7 days a week you can grab a bag and go to work to pick your own apples! Please call ahead for specific varieties or check our Facebook page for more updated information! The Michigan, where I come from, corn maze is now open too! Come out Friday, Saturday and Sunday to test your navigation skills! If you would like to set up a group outing, please email Stephanie at email@example.com for group rates and specials! (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS)
- Frozen Creek Florals - pumpkins
Belmont, MI. Phone: 616-874-6460. Freeze-dried flowers, acres of flowers, herbs and sorghum, u-pick pumpkins Call for directions.
Ridge Hayrides - apples, sweet cherries, pumpkins, hayrides or sleighrides,
corn maze
11966 Fruit Ridge NW Kent City, M I 49330. Phone: 616-887-5052. Email: email@example.com. Directions: N of Grand Rapids: US-131 N to I-96, I-96 W to Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) Take Fruit Ridge Ave. N approximately 10 miles to 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave. between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd. on the E (right) side of the road. Open: for year 'round horser-drawn hayrides or sleighrides by appointment, open to the public for walk-up hayrides and u-pick apples/pumpkins beginning the second weekend in September to through October, weekends only: Fridays, 5 - 9 pm, Saturdays , 12 pm - 9 pm, Sundays , 12 pm - 5 pm. Year 'round horse drawn hayrides or sleighrides thru rolling orchard country, family and corporate parties, Fall weekend hayrides to u-pick apples, pumpkins, Fall harvest items, petting zoo and pony rides. Also, a 15-acre corn maze for hours of fun, as well as apples, pumpkins, cider, and goodies that can be enjoyed in our picnic area. Apple varieties: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Spy, Rome, Honeycrisp. For year -round fun,try a horse drawn hayride or sleigh ride through our woods and orchard. Family reunions, school groups, church youth groups and corporate picnics are always welcome. For more information see Field Trips and Groups. The most magical time of year is during the Fall Harvest Festival. Young and old alike enjoy family fun with activities such as horse drawn hayrides, u-pick crispy apples and huge orange pumpkins, a 10 acre corn maze, pony rides,farm animals to pet and children's activities. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the fresh air while enjoying our picnic area. We offer award winning apple cider, delicious homemade donuts and picnic lunch items. In our farm market, you will find picked apples, fancy pumpkins and other fall harvest items such as squash, gourds, decorative corn and corn shocks. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: January 30, 2009)
Grange Fruit Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field,
10724 Grange Ave, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 6168625408. Email: email@example.com. Open: October 2014 HOURS: Wednesday - Friday 4 pm to 7pm Saturday 10 am to 6 Sunday 11 am to 4 Check Facebook for up - to - date Info. Directions: --13Mile road & Grange ave-- 4 Miles east of Downtown Sparta-- 4Miles West of Northland Dr in Rockford--. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash and Honeycrisp Apples also available. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: June 23, 2014) (ADDED: September 30, 2012)
Heidi's Farmstand - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or
hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey
from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, picnic
area, school tours
11999 Cascade Rd, Lowell, MI 49331. Phone: 616 897 6707. Email: email@example.com. Open: in October, Monday to Thursday from 6 am to 6:30 pm ; Friday from 6 am to 10 pm; Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm; Closed Sunday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-96. Exit 52 (Lowell) North 1/2 Mile to stoplight. Located on the northwest corner. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries June-Fall Freeze; Summer Festival 3rd weekend of July; Corn Maze is open Labor Day to Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: September 27, 2010) (UPDATED: October 22, 2011, from their website)
A visitor writes on October 22, 2011: "Corn maze is fun every year! They feature a petting zoo that my children love on Saturdays, the hayride through the pumpkin patch is an event we visit each fall and invite our city friends to attend with us. Crops are raised on the farm nearby and fresh picked. The corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and petting zoo add to the variety of the bakery and farmstand produce. They sell local apples, local honey and their own Maple Syrup"
Hill Bros. Orchards and
Cider Mill - pumpkins, gourds, cider
6159 Peach Ridge NW, Grand Rapids, M I 49544. Phone: 616-784-2767. Directions: M-37 N to 7 Mile Rd., W 3 mi., turn N on Peach Ridge Ave. First farm on W side of road. Michigan apples, many varieties. Apple cider, fresh squeezed on the farm. Jams/jellies, apple butter, handcrafted soaps, cookbooks & apple gadgets. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, squash. Michigan Apple Gift Boxes. Open Labor Day – New Years, Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm.
Morse Brothers Farm - pumpkin patch,
5032 peach Ridge Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 6167845359. Open: Pumpkin sales are open starting the last weekend in September up until Halloween. our hours are Monday through Thursday from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm (dusk) and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-7:00 pm (dusk); Pick Your Own available on weekends only. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: ???. Morse Brothers is a family owned business on the North side of Grand Rapids. During the month of October we sell giant pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and Indian corn. This year we now have a patch behind the house that is available for Pick Your Own on weekends. (UPDATED: October 05, 2013)
- Orchard Hill Farm - Pumpkin patch, corn stalks. Farm
animals-see & pet, picnic area, cider press, maple syrup, beehive under
glass, free hayrides weekends, scarecrow making, children's spook house
& corn maze
2934 68th St SE Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone: 616-868-7229
US-131 to 68th St Exit, E 4 miles to farm U-Pick - pumpkins
Children of all ages enjoy visiting our farm. Large variety of apples, cherries, squash, sweet corn, & tomatoes. Honey, jams, jellies, & baking mixes. Children's parties and school tours by appointment. Open June to December 24, daily from 9am to 6pm.
Post Farms -
Uses natural
growing practices, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop
or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
9849 Myers Lake Avenue NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616-874-7569. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Monday thru Sunday, from 12pm noon to dusk, October 1st thru 31st. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Summertime stand for Pick-Your-Own and Pre-picked produce is located at the intersection of 12 Mile Road and Myers Lake Avenue. 12 mile dead-ends into our entrance and parking lot. For Pumpkin harvest in October, the stand is moved just south on Myers Lake Avenue to our address. This patch and stand should be easily visible on the west side of the street just south of 12 Mile Road. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 27, 2011)
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery - corn maze,
pick your own apples, horse
drawn hayrides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic
area, snacks and refreshment stand
3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Phone: 616-361-5567. Email: click here for their contact form. Open: September 7 to October 31, Monday to Thursday from 10 am to Last Entry 5pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to Last Entry at 8 pm, Sunday from Noon, Last Entry at 5pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Hayrides in September and October, Saturdays 11am to 5pm, Sundays 1-5p. The Apple Haus is home to the bakery, lunch counter & eating area, cider mill, home-grown fresh fruits in season and a variety of other tasty treats and gift boxes. Every morning, our bakers fill the air with the wonderful aromas of breads, donuts, pastries and pies. In the apple room, you can get a taste of many different apple varieties. Depending on the season, you can purchase sweet and tart cherries, peaches, apricots, apples, nectarines and pumpkins. If we happen to be making cider, you can watch how it is done. Every batch is different because each has a different mix of apple varieties. Robinette's produces our own hard cider and began serving it to the public in January of 2006. (ADDED: October 14, 2010, suggested by a visitor) (UPDATED: August 5, 2013, from their website)
Rockford Ace Hardware Urban Farm - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, Fall festival, concessions /
refreshment stand, restrooms, events at your location (call for info)
643 Northland Drive, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616 -866-9155. Alternate Phone: 616-304-7234. Fax: 616-866-3532. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm , Saturday 8am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: 643 Northland Drive Rockford Michigan between Eleven Mile. Road and Twelve Mile Road. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins varieties "Spartan" and "Gladiator"; Patch opens September 28, through October 31, 2013 Straw bales available all year Annual Antique Tractor Show Saturday September 28, 2013 9am to 1pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Straw bales, Cherry Republic , Spirit Valley (Maple Syrup and Salsas) , BBQ Seasonings and Polly's Hand Made Candies Annual Antique Tractor Show Saturday September 28, 2013 9am to 1pm. (ADDED: July 31, 2013)
Schwallier's Country Basket -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use,
pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, cow train rides, corn maze, goat walk, wagon
rides, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm
market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties,
petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
1185 9 Mile Road Nw, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-785-9896. Email: email@example.com. Open: We are open Mid August through the end of October; Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own Raspberries August 19th Corn Maze opens September 7th New for 2013 "A Dinosaur Adventure", one of Grand Rapids most challenging corn maze. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Schwallier's Country Basket has been a family-owned business since we first opened our barn doors in 1989. We are located in Sparta, Michigan, in the heart of West Michigan's apple capital known as "the Ridge". We are dedicated to serving friends and family who come from near and far to enjoy our delicious treats, fresh produce, and simple, satisfying slice of farm life. Our one-of-a-kind store has grown from humble beginnings as a roadside produce stand into a thriving farm market. Each year we strive to add new, fun activities for families at our farm. (UPDATED: August 06, 2013)
Sietsema Orchards & Cider Mill - pumpkins, Pick-your-own
apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides,
8540 2 Mile Rd, Ada, MI 49301. Phone: 616-676-5584. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: East Beltline to Knapp. Knapp East to Honey Creek. Honey Creek South through "s" curve to 2 mile East. Go half mile east on 2 Mile Road and we are on the south side of the road next to Goodwillie Environmental school and across from the red and white tower. Click here for a map and directions. Starting September 3 we will be open every Friday and Saturday through thanksgiving; Make sure to call/email or check our facebook page to see availability of peaches prior to September 3. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 13, 2010) (UPDATED: September 07, 2010)
Lake County
- Wilsons Family Farm - hayrides, pumpkins, sweet corn,
green beans, peppers, tomatoes, squash, & vegetables
11376 E 32nd St., Reed City, MI 49677. Phone: 231-832-1983. Open: all year, Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm, call first. Directions: 1-1/2 miles W of US-131 on US-10, Turn right onto Lakola Rd.– 3 miles N to 32nd St, Turn right. Take a drive to the country. A beautiful 60-acre farm with rolling hills, no crowds, & no rush. We offer natural beef, chicken, turkey, pork and eggs. No hormones or medicated feed. Sweet corn, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, & vegetables. We also have.
Mason County
Mecosta County
Four Green Fields Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides,
restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
15693 Wilson Road, Rodney, MI 49342. Phone: 231-580-1463. Email: email@example.com. Open: Pumpkin patch is open during Maze hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the west take M-20 through Big Rapids to Colburn Avenue and turn left. Go 4 miles to 160th Avenue & turn left. Go 1/2 mile to Wilson Road follow the signs. From the east take M-20 to 157th Avenue take it to 16 Mile Road & turn left go 300 feet & turn right on 160th. Go 1/2 mile to Wilson Road and follow the signs. To find our farm using a GPS or internet direction site use the address of 16600 160th Avenue Rodney, Michigan. A map is available on our home page. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze opens September 17, 2011. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: January 31, 2011)
Sunflowers Plus - No
pesticides are used, pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
20283 Lincoln Rd, Stanwood, MI 49346. Phone: 231-580-6529. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm. Directions: Click here for our map and directions. or here for a Google map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: July 11, 2013)
Montcalm County
Anderson and Girls - pick your own pumpkins and apples, wagon rides,
pony rides, petting zoo
2985 N Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888. Phone: 989-831-4228. Email: email@example.com. Open: . There are lots of things to see and do while on the farm. For your enjoyment, we have; wagon rides, pick your own pumpkins and apples, small children activities and pig races just to name a few. We offer two tour options and three party plans for your group events. Join us for Fun Day on the Farm, on weekends in September and October. Your admission includes; wagon rides, children's activities, pig races, Zoo Choo Choo, baby animal area, and pony rides. Be forewarned: their website has loud annoying music; you may want to turn your speakers down! (ADDED: October 16, 2009, suggested by a visitor)
Klackle Orchards -
apples, pumpkins, corn maze, wagon rides
Greenville, MI. Phone: 616-754-8632. Open: Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 12-6 pm. Directions: M-57 W of Greenville, 1 mile N side of highway. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, the Klackle family believes in creating memories and experiences that aren't available anywhere else in West Michigan. Klackles has pick your own apples (20 varieties) & pumpkins. Wagon rides, petting zoo, cider, donuts, pies, caramel apples, jams & jellies, etc. Musical groups, concessions, 14 acre theme corn maze. Kids art activities. With more than 45 acres of pumpkin patches, 20 varieties of apples, the best cider & donuts around, and fun fall activities for the whole family, Klackle Orchards takes pride in being the premier destination for spectacular experiences and delicious treats. Visiting Klackle Orchards is exciting and educational. Tour our orchards, pick-your-own apples & pumpkins, and learn how we are able to deliver farm fresh produce to our loyal customers. Visit our Farm Market to find out how we make the world's best cider, donuts & caramel apples, and make sure to check out our selection of specialty foods and treats to take home (UPDATED: April 27, 2015, JBS)
A visitor writes (on October 22, 2005): "The families can take a magical pumpkin carriage ride to orchards or a tractor hayride to get apples and pumpkins. They have pony rides, corn maze, inflatable bounce tents & games, animals, puppet shows, playgrounds and amazingly this year elephant rides. We each received a wristband for only $5.00 each to participate in all things (except pony & elephants; those are extra). Pumpkins are pretty cheap to purchase too and their baked goods are excellent. This year they also built an indoor pavilion for hockey and stuff. Parking is free and staff was friendly. We will be visiting this place again for the wonderful experience. Directions: US 131 to 14 mile rd/Greenville exit. Go east 17 miles to farm. cant miss it!!-have fun!!"
Muskegon County
- Dave's Harvest Basket - hayrides, picnic areas, bon fires,
barbeques, children & adults climbs & rides of various nature, sweet
cherries, apples, peaches
17485 Apple Ave. Casnovia, MI 49318. Phone: 616-675-5384. Directions: 1 st Place W. - Southside Rd. From corner M-37 & Apple Ave. (M-46) same Rd. Always call ahead! All homegrown fruits & vegetables picked at optimum ripeness. We make the difference! Easy access & unique special gifts available. Fall theme includes Call ahead for specials, times, & group rates. Open May-Oct, daily 10 am to 6pm.
- Dietrichs Harvest Basket - strawberries, apples, pumpkins w/wagon rides
Casnovia, MI. Phone: 616-675-5384. We offer u-pick strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, u-pick apples, u-pick pumpkins w/wagon rides, picnic areas and a petting zoo. Open May-October 31, daily, 9 am-6 pm, Weekend hours vary. Directions: We are located on M-46 (Apple Ave.) just W of M-37 & M-46 junction in Casnovia. We are E of Muskegon & NW of Grand Rapids.
Heritage Farms Market - Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides,
Bakery and Gifts
1858 S. Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-3276. Email: email@example.com. Open: 7 Days a Week, May - December; Please call for hours. Directions: 3.5 miles S. of Hesperia. We also invite youth groups, birthday parties, classrooms, scout troops , and etc. to enjoy this Fall's activities: Pumpkin Patch - FREE for all ages. Educational Field Trips: Schools, Daycare Centers, Church Groups, Scout Troops and Birthday Parties. Field Trips may include: Watching us press our own Apple Cider, Corn Maze, Enclosed Honey Bee Hives on display, Pumpkin Patch - (Pick your own), Hayrides - (tour our woods, wildlife ranch and orchard). Please contact us to make reservations and get prices. (ADDED: October 08, 2009, from their website)
Newaygo County
Heritage Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin
patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled
hay rides, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises),
prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals, school tours
1858 S. Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-3276. Fax: 231-854-1425. Email: email@example.com. Directions: 3.5 miles South of Hesperia on M-120; 10 miles NW of Fremont, take 82 West, turn right on M-120 and go 3.5 miles; 25 miles North of Muskegon, take 31 North to the Fremont M-120 exit, turn right and stay on M-120 for 25 miles. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: May through October: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm November and December : Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: May to June; Corn maze is open in October; Hayrides are on the weekends or by reservation during the week; Our market is open until Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We carry seasonal fruits and vegetable, honey, jams, maple syrup, bulk spices, bakery goodies, cheese, jerky. (UPDATED: August 25, 2008)
A visitor writes on September 28, 2009: "love it-go back every year. Watch fresh cider being pressed, then fill your own jugs from the huge barrels. corn maze, hay ride, fresh donuts "
- Holly's Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, corn maze, we also have pie
pumpkins, porta-potties, picnic area
11186 Willow Avenue, Grant, MI 49327. Phone: 231-834-1417. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Friday to Saturday, from 9 am to 1 am; Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm, September 10 to October 31. Directions: From Grand Rapids travel 30 miles North on M-37, turn East on 112th Street, go two miles to 11186 Willow Avenue, Grant, MI. 49327. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze is open from September 10th through October 31. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 08, 2011)
Rennhack Orchards Market
- pumpkins
2184 N 72nd Ave. Hart, MI 49420. Phone: 231-873-7553. Email: email@example.com. Directions: US-31 Hart Exit E 1 miles Market located on S side of the road. Featuring nearly 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on our own farm, to give customers constantly new and fresh flavors to sample every week. Honeycrisp apples, Balaton cherries, and Flamin' Fury peaches are just a few. Wholesale available on apples, cherries, and pumpkins. Open July-Oct, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
Oceana County
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - pumpkins,
Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, corn
maze, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446. Phone: 231-861-5730. Email: email@example.com. Open: Pumpkins available around September 14th Corn Maze runs from September 5 through November 1, 2015. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Lewis' Farm Market is located 25 miles north of Muskegon, or 25 miles south of Ludington, on U.S. 31, only 1/4 mile east of the New Era exit (Exit 140) at route M-20, also called Stony Lake Road. Click here for a map and directions. Facebook Friends Day- May 9th Jeffrey's 9th Birthday and Annual Corn Roast- August 15th Corn Maze is open from September 5th through November 1st Pumpkin Destruction- October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 16, 2015) (UPDATED: January 21, 2014) (UPDATED: March 27, 2013) (ADDED: November 20, 2008)
Major Produce - pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn
maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted
house, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area,
face painting, pedal kart track, school tours
9476 N 120th Avenue, Hart, MI 49420. Phone: 231-873-5281. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: We are open the second and third weekends in October; This year the dates are October 10, 11; October 17,18; Saturdays from 10 to 5, Sundays 1 to 5. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 10 miles south of Scottville, 10 miles east of Petnwater, and 15 miles northeast of Hart. Call for directions, or go to the map link provided below. Click here for a map and directions. The Pumpkin Patch at Major Produce is open the second and third weekends of October; This year it is open October 10 and 11; and October 17 ahd 18. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Our aim is to be a family friendly event for you to spend time together enjoying the fall season! We are sure you will have a good time at the Pumpkin Patch this year. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those special moments!. (ADDED: October 17, 2015)
Slocum Farms - pumpkins
1625 N 136th, Hart, MI 49420. Phone: 231-873-3706. Fax: 231-873-5701. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30am. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: See our website. Currently taking Christmas trees orders, the crews are tagging trees as the orders are taken in. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 23, 2013)
Osceola County
Duddles Tree Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
21617 Sylvan Road, Reed City, MI 49677. Phone: 231-832-2731. Fax: 231-832-5271. Email: email@example.com. Open: Thursday and Friday Noon - 5 pm. Directions: US 131 to exit 159 (11 Mile Road). Turn left on 11 Mile Road. Go to first cross road, 220th Avenue. Turn left and go 1/2 mile to Sylvan Road. Turn left and go to end of road. Retail area/office on right. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch open September 15th - October 31st;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Also available: Christmas trees (wholesale, retail, fresh-cut and choose-and-cut). Retail hours start the Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Christmas tree varieties: Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir and Scotch Pine. (ADDED: August 18, 2011)
Flower Bucket Farm -
No pesticides are used, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick
in the field, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
23834 Meceola Road, Reed City, MI 49677. Phone: 907-750-0389. Alternate Phone: 231-250-2497. Email: email@example.com. Open: Mid - September thru Halloween. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: We are located 3 miles west of Northland Dr. on Meceola Road between Paris and Reed City, MI. Our address is 23834 Meceola Road , Reed City, MI. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Farm fresh flowers and pumpkins in season, 7 days a week! Chemical and pesticide free. (ADDED: August 25, 2013)
Ottawa County
Bethke Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin
patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, school tours
12124 136th Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Phone: 616-846-8986. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: Late September through Halloween, Monday thru Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From US 31 go east on Lincoln for 4 miles to 136th Avenue then south 1 mile to the farm. Click here for a map and directions. Open all The last week in September and all of October,. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Bethke Farms also has garden space available to rent; click here for more information. The Corn Maze and Hayride operates during our open hours. The first hayride each day is 30 minutes after we open and runs approximately every 1/2 hr or so as needed. The last hayride leaves the station at 6:30PM. Your personal check is gladly accepted. We also accept all major credit cards. (UPDATED: June 05, 2014, from their website) (ADDED: September 29, 2010)
De Lange's Redberry Farm - pumpkins, raspberries
5723 Port Sheldon, Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-875-6026. Email: email@example.com. Lots of strawberries in June, pick your own or we'll pick for you. Red raspberries in September and October along with pumpkins, squash, apples, gourds, and other fall attractions. Directions: 3 miles W. of Hudsonville on Port Sheldon Street one quarter mile W. of 56th Ave. From Holland, N. on US-31 to Port Sheldon Street, then E. about 10 miles. Open: June; September and October. (UPDATED: September 07, 2009)
- DK Orchards (formerly Vince Brown Farms) - pumpkins, corn maze
18203 8th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403. Phone: 616-899-5400. We have prunes, peaches, apples, sweet corn, broccoli, tomatoes, squash, Indian corn, and pumpkins. We also have a peacock pen, large straw bales for jumping, corn maze for kids under 12 yrs, wagon rides for u-pick customers. Directions: I-96 Exit 25 near Marne 4-1/2 miles N on 8th Ave. Open: June-October (apples are sold by appt only Nov-Jan); Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am - 7pm, and Saturday 8am - 5pm until Halloween. We offer free wagon rides for u-pick. Corn maze for kids 12yrs & younger. A giant chair in front of the old farm house for pictures. Picnic area. Restrooms, Fresh Cider during apple time. No additional fees. Please call ahead for a U-pick schedule. Apples: Paula Red, Ginger Gold, Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Jonalicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Spigold, Northern Spy, Fuji, Honeycrisp and many more available in the fruit stand already picked. Other Fruit: U-pick strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries and peaches. We also grow Apricots, Stanley Prunes, Pears, Nectarines and many types of vegetables. (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)
Joe Gavin Orchards -
sweet cherries, pumpkins
Coopersville, MI. Phone: 616-837-6472. U-pick sweet cherries in early July. Already picked apples, squash, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins and sweet cider, September-Nov. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 am-7 pm, Sun. 12-6 pm. Directions: I-96 W to Exit 19 (48th Ave.). Halfway between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. one half mile N, 1 mile E, three quarters mile N (40th Ave.) Follow signs.
Moelker Orchards Farm
Market – pumpkins, horse drawn wagon rides, cherries
0-9265 Kenowa Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-453-2585. Email: email@example.com. Directions: Take Riverbend Dr. W off M-11 (Wilson Ave.) in between Grandville & Standale 1/2 miles to Kenowa Ave. - go right 300 ft. Visit Moelker Orchards for Michigan cherries, peaches, pears, plums, & apples in season, right from our orchards. We also offer apple cider, jams, fruit salsas, maple syrup, honey, cherry juice concentrate, pumpkins, squash, caramel apples, & unique gift baskets. Join us for horse drawn wagon rides on Saturdays in October. Open July-Jan, Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 6pm.
- Peacefull Acres Ranch - pumpkins, strawberries
11195 Rich Street, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone: 616-895-5428. Email us at: firstname.lastname@example.com . Directions: Farm is located between Lake Michigan and Allendale, MI just off M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) Turn north on 112th Street and proceed one half mile North. The farm is located on the North side of the Street at the corner of 112th and Rich Street. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, September, October. Our hours are: All U-Pick request need to be arranged. Please call. Phone: 616-895-5428 to make U-P reservations.
Smallegan's Farm - corn maze,
1904 56th Ave, Zeeland, MI. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Open: September 27 to November 3 on Wednesday & Thursday: 4pm - dark; Friday: 4pm - 11pm and Saturday: 11am - 11pm; Sunday: by appointment for youth groups only; Monday & Tuesday: by appointment only; See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: . October 26 & 27 Haunted Nights:
The maze will be haunted from 7pm to 11pm during these nights
SPECIAL PRICE for this event $10/person. October 31 Trunk or Treat: Come trick or treat through the maze starting at 4pm
SPECIAL PRICE $3/person, then join us for Trunk or Treat from 6p to 8p; bring your candy, pop your trunk and join in the fun!! November 3 Last Hurrah: Join us as we say good bye to the corn maze. Half off admission! (ADDED: October 06, 2012, suggested by a visitor)
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Many, many years ago when I was twenty-three;
I was married to a widow who was pretty as can be.
This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red.
My father fell in love with her and soon they, too, were wed.
This made my dad my son-in-law and really changed my life,
Now my daughter was my mother 'cause she was my father's wife.
Then to complicate the matter, even though it brought me joy;
I soon become the father of a bouncing baby boy.
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to dad,
And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad.
For if he were my uncle, then that also made him brother
To the widow's grown-up daughter, who, of course, was my stepmother.
Father's wife then had a son, who kept them on the run,
And he became my grandchild for he was my daughter's son.
My wife is now my mother's mother, and it makes me blue.
Because, although she is my wife, she's my grandmother too.
Now, if my wife is my grandmother, then I am her grandchild,
And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild.
Cause now I have become the strangest case you ever saw.
As husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpaw!
Oh, I'm my own grandpaw!
I'm my own grandpaw!
It sounds funny I know, but it really is so!
Oh, I'm my own grandpaw!

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Chris Bono has engineered a successful rebuilding process during his tenure as head coach of the South Dakota State University wrestling program
Now in his fourth season, Bono has helped mentor Jackrabbit wrestlers to qualify for the NCAA Championships seven times and has recorded a 22-28 dual record as he leads SDSU into a new era during the 2015-16 season as an affiliate member of the Big 12 Conference.
During the 2014-15 season, the Jackrabbits recorded their first winning dual in nine seasons and three SDSU wrestlers – Cody Pack, Nate Roters and J.J. Everard – qualified for the NCAA Championships. Pack reached the national tournament for the third consecutive year at 157 pounds and was one win away from achieving All-America status.
The Jackrabbits turned in their highest finish at the NCAA West Regional/Western Wrestling Conference Championships with a third-place finish.
SDSU also had three NCAA qualifiers during the 2013-14 season as Pack, Joe Brewster and Alex Kocer all qualified out of the NCAA West Regional/Western Wrestling Conference Championships.
As a team, the Jacks finished in fifth place with 34.5 points at the NCAA West Regional/WWC Championship, with Kocer and Pack winning individual titles at 149 and 157 pounds, respectively.
In his first year as head coach at SDSU, Bono led the team to a 5-12 dual record, 1-4 Western Wrestling Conference record and fifth in the conference standings.
Coach Bono and the SDSU coaching staff ushered in a new era in Jackrabbit wrestling with the sixth-best recruiting class in the nation (The Open Mat, Amateur Wrestling News). Eight student-athletes joined the wrestling team on signing day, including three ranked by AWN. The No. 6 ranking made it the best recruiting class for any sport in the history of Jackrabbit athletics.
Bono was the first NCAA Division I wrestling coach to participate in the Samaritan's Feet movement, coaching a dual barefoot against Simpson (Iowa) during the 2012-13 season to raise awareness for the organization, which provides shoes for needy children around the world. While leading the Jackrabbits, Bono was also tabbed as coach for the U.S. Men's Freestyle team at the 2013 Pan American Championships. In the world event, Bono led Team USA to a 13-point victory.
Under Bono's leadership, the Jackrabbit wrestling program has consistently raised the bar in promoting the sport through innovative social media strategies. SDSU has received the Gold Standard honor from the National Wrestling Coaches Association and Elite Level Sport Marketing each of the past two seasons as part of their Best of Brand Awards.
Overall, Bono has a 61-45 dual record in six seasons as a collegiate head coach. He previously served three seasons at Chattanooga (Tenn.), where he led the Mocs to three Southern Conference titles and coached two All-Americans and 19 NCAA qualifiers from 2006-09.
During his three seasons, UTC scheduled many nationally ranked teams. Bono coached the Mocs to wins over Ohio State in 2009 and 2010; the Buckeyes were ranked No. 8 at the time of the second loss. Bono was named head coach at UTC on July 29, 2006 and wasted little time directing the Mocs to their 22nd Southern Conference championship. He coached nine wrestlers to the 2007 NCAA Championships, a feat matched only by Minnesota. In his first season, Bono guided the Mocs to a 16-1 dual-match record, including an 11-match win streak to start the season and a victory at No. 14 Ohio State. He received high consideration for National Coach of the Year honors from RevWrestling.com. Bono joined the UTC staff in 2005 after serving nine years as an assistant coach at Iowa State. He was the Cyclones' head assistant coach for five seasons. In Bono's final year on the ISU staff, the Cyclones earned a third-place finish in the Big 12 Conference and a sixth-place showing at the NCAA Championships. He was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year in 2002 for his role in ISU's success. Bono lettered at Iowa State from 1994-97 and ranks fifth on the program's all-time wins list with 130 victories. He won the NCAA 150-pound title as a junior. A four-time NCAA participant, Bono placed fifth at the NCAA Championships as a sophomore and second as a senior. As a freshman, he finished eighth at the Big Eight Conference Championships and was runner-up finish his sophomore year. Bono won the Big Eight title as a junior and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural Big 12 Conference Championship in 1997. He was 115-17 his final three seasons. Following his senior season, Bono wrestled as a freestyle competitor and defeated Doug Schwab, 5-4, to take third place at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in Las Vegas, Nev. In 2003, Bono won the 145.5-pound title at the U.S. Senior Freestyle National Championships in Las Vegas, qualifying for the World Team Trials in Indianapolis, Ind., where he was runner-up. Bono was a U.S. World Cup team member, earning the gold medal at the 2003 World Cup Wrestling Championships in Boise, Idaho, and was a member of the national team at the 2003 Titan Games in San Jose, Calif. Bono earned the U.S. Senior Freestyle No. 1 national ranking at 145.5 pounds and a spot on the U.S. World Team. He began the year with a first-place showing at the Dave Schultz Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo., followed by a fourth-place finish at the Kiev Grand Prix in Kiev, Ukraine. Bono won a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships in Caracara, Venezuela, and placed third at the U.S. Freestyle National Championships in Las Vegas, earning a berth to the World Team Trials. At the 2002 World Team Trials, Bono swept through the mini-tournament beating Reggie Wright (Gator WC) of Colorado Springs, Colo., 3-1 and Schwab (Hawkeye WC) of Iowa City, Iowa, 3-2 to advance to the finals. In the 145.5-pound championship, Bono defeated Jamill Kelly (Gator WC) of Stillwater, Okla., 3-1 and 3-0, earning his second consecutive World Team Trials title. In a special wrestle-off for the 145.5-pound spot on the 2002 U.S. World Team, Bono defeated Bill Zadick (Hawkeye WC) of Iowa City, Iowa, two matches to one, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2 (OT), to earn his second consecutive trip to the World Championships. However, the U.S. World Team did not compete at the World Championships in Tehran, Iran. Bono captured top honors at the 2004 NYAC Invitational with a victory in the finals over 2004 NCAA champion Jesse Jantzen, formerly of Harvard. He also earned a 66-kilogram title at the 20th annual Sunkist International Open with a win in the finals over former 2003 NCAA 149-pound champion and current Arizona State assistant coach Eric Larkin. Bono competed at the 2005 World Championships in September in Budapest, Hungary. At the 2005 World Team Trials, Bono, the No. 1 seed, captured the title at 66 kilograms by defeating Jared Lawrence two matches to none. In May of 2006, Bono beat Japan's Kohei Fujimoto (1-0, 2-0), Uzbekistan's Muradollo Ablokulov (2-4, 1-0, 2-0) and Russia's Jirair Oganesyan (1-1, 5-4) at the Independence Cup Grand Prix in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He finished with the silver medal after losing 0-1, 2-1, 1-1 to Russia's Andrey Sementsov on a takedown with 14 seconds left in the final period. Sementsov was the reigning Junior European champion. Bono won the 2007 U.S. Freestyle national title in Las Vegas and received an automatic bid to the World Team Trials. Seeded fourth at 145.5 pounds at Nationals, he defeated second-seeded Lawrence for the title. At the 2007 World Team Trials, Bono finished runner-up to Schwab in the finals by a 2-1 score. He lost in the challenge finals in Las Vegas at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. Bono earned his bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State in 1997.


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Austin has an aquarium! It opened to the public just before Christmas, although season pass holders got a sneak peak 10 days earlier. The 22,000 square-foot aquarium is located in an Anderson Mill Road strip-mall off U.S. 183 and features a large variety of cold and warm water fish, tropical fish, reptiles, invertebrates, and corals.
"It's better than I expected," said Jason Hartman in an interview with the Austin American-Statesman. "Looking at the space outside, I didn't know all this would be in here," he adds.
"All this" includes interactive exhibits where tanks are open on top allowing children to touch and feed the animals. Among those would be smooth-hound sharks, leopard sharks, and guitarfish. Assured that the animals won't bite, visitors enjoy the tactile experiences.
The owners expect to bring in many more animals. It's a slow process to introduce animals into tanks, says aquarium director Shaun Monahan. Rays, iguanas, poison dart frogs, and a Pacific giant octopus are currently among the favorite attractions. Expected in May 2014 are Asian small clawed otters, fur seals, and sea turtles.
Although the aquarium has met with opposition from PETA, and the owners have faced charges of questionable practices, the Austin Aquarium has been well received by the public. Almost 12,000 people have purchased season passes, so there should be plenty of repeat visits by local residents.
Ticket prices are $7.95 for children ages 2-11; $12.95 for adults; and $10.95 for seniors and military. An annual family membership is now $104.96. The facility will host birthday and graduation parties as well as family or corporate events.
Location: 13530 N. U.S. 183, suite 101. www.austinaquarium.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.


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A simple homemade Dijon dressing jazzes up couscous, dried cranberries and green onions in this tasty salad. We like it chilled or at room temperature. -Rosemarie Matheus of Germantown, Wisconsin
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
- In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Calico Cranberry Couscous Salad in Light & Tasty October 2005, p33
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Cameron Hall (map it)
401 N Main St
Lexington, VA 24450
Year Opened: 1981
Capacity: 5,800
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To say that Cameron Hall is a tough place for opponents to play is an understatement. You can start by looking at the winning percentage of VMI in the building, well over 70% of home games are won by the Keydets. The reason for that success has to be largely due to the student section, one of the most animated and menacing in all of college basketball. Everything that comes out of their mouth is not exactly �clean,� but it is difficult to question their loyalty or enthusiasm for their squad.
Cameron Hall looks like a pretty bland square building, and when you enter the seating area, you aren�t wowed by anything you see there either. Chairback seats extend 20 rows up on each side of the court. However, as the students file in to their seats, the building becomes more and more electric, and you can expect that energy to continue until the final buzzer.
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a unique school in the scope of college basketball. Students who attend this public university are required to join the ROTC, and many choose to pursue military careers in any one of the four branches of the United States military. However, service in the military is not required after graduation. The school focuses on discipline and many of the majors and degrees are aimed toward engineering and mathematics. However, English, social science, arts, and humanities are also offered.
If you expect the students to be well behaved and respectful while attending a VMI basketball game, then you will quickly reverse that expectation. This group of students, at least while inside Cameron Hall, are some of the most foul-mouthed and relentless fans in all of college basketball. If you have thick skin and are not easily offended, then this will likely be a big part of the entertainment value. If you are easily offended, then I would suggest sitting as far away from the student section as possible.
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As you walk the stark white hallways that run around the seating area, you will likely be led by your nose and that smell of freshly popped popcorn. Unfortunately, there isn't that much more than the salty treat. The complete menu consists of hot dog ($3.50), pizza ($3), pretzel ($2), popcorn ($2), candy ($2), Miss Vickie's Kettle Chips ($1.50), and Pepsi products in 20-ounce plastic bottles ($2). It will get you through the game, but if you're hungry, then you would be better served to try one of the downtown eateries before or after the game.
There is nothing spectacular about the game day presentation. The pep band leaves a lot to be desired. For the most part you can expect 1980's rock anthems to be played during media timeouts and other breaks. However, that clean presentation really keeps the focus on the basketball. There's no huge center-hung scoreboard to interfere, only two very basic scoreboards at each end of the court.
If you're a student, then you have your work cut out for you. Standing and yelling for an entire game is no easy feat. If you're sitting in with the other fans and alumni, then you can expect a relatively comfortable viewing experience. There's above average legroom in your seat, and good pitch between rows to ensure no one is blocking your view.
Because the seats are in straight rows, you'll want to be sure that you are in one of the middle sections so you don't have to sit tilted in your seat the whole game. Section 3 would be my recommendation so you are right at center court, and also have a good view of the animated student section. If you would prefer, then section 12 will put you at center court behind the students and facing the team benches.
Another key contributor to the fun experience of attending a VMI game is the style of basketball which is typically played by the Keydets. VMI led the nation in scoring per game for five consecutive seasons beginning with the 2006-2007 campaign. In 2011-2012, they finished only 8th in the nation at 79.7 points per game. You are likely to see a high scoring affair when you see a game at Cameron Hall.
Finally, the antics of the VMI mascot, "Moe," an animated kangaroo, keeps the fans and kids entertained. He'll interact with the referees and anyone else, including the person responsible for wiping the floor during timeouts during my most recent visit. He cajoled her until she finally began dancing with him, to the crowd's delight.
To use the term "quaint" to describe downtown Lexington is probably a bit of a clich�, but it does seem to fit this town with a population of about 7,000. The hilly brick sidewalks of Main Street are charming, and it's just a short walk down the hill to Cameron Hall. Street parking is free for two hour periods, and unenforced after 6pm. You may just want to pick out a restaurant and walk to Cameron if the weather and your walking shoes are willing.
Variety along Main Street ranges from Greek to sushi to fine dining. I made a stop into the Bistro on Main Street, and it's a spot I can recommend. The have an interesting menu filled with southern and French-inspired dishes, or just have a seat at the bar and make some new friends.
If you want fine dining, then just off of Main Street you can stop in at the Red Hen, which is a wonderful restaurant serving "Shenandoah cuisine." Another option is Brix wine bar, serving various tapas sized dishes.
If you get in to town early enough, or will be spending the weekend, then be sure to stop in for some outstanding barbecue at Beame Up BBQ. They are only open until 4:30 or 5pm, so stop in early if you want some good 'cue. Beame Up BBQ is located a couple minutes from downtown by car.
History buffs will want to stop at the Stonewall Jackson House, located just off of Main Street. It is the only home ever owned by the Civil War General, and where he resided for the decade leading up to the American Civil War.
Also, of Civil War significance is the grave site of Confederate Army General Robert E Lee. His grave is located inside of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington & Lee University in Lexington.
Lexington is also the home of the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, which has exhibits that especially emphasize the role of Virginia during the bloody conflict.
Your individual experience with the fans at VMI will largely depend on how easily you are offended, and the content of their cheers, jeers, and chants is certainly rated R. Those of you going to a game with young children will want to sit in the opposite corner from the students. With that disclaimer in mind, I loved the energy that was generated by the students. They wrap around starting from behind the basket nearest the opponent's bench to the opposite side of the floor. Those along the sideline scream and bang on the metal railing with their school ring. Those under the mascot, smack the padded walls and lean out over to yell at referees and opposing players alike. Not only is this a difficult atmosphere for opposing players, but the neutral officials as well. I would think that Big South referees must look on the assignment of a game at VMI as one that they do not look forward to.
As far as the "clean" chants that I am willing to share on this site, the students liked to chant out "Tar-Heel-Re-Jects" during my visit as they played UNC-Asheville. There is also a fun tradition after three point baskets as the PA announcer and crowd have a call and answer that goes like this:
PA: "Three Pointer"
Crowd: "Three Pointer"
PA: "Okoye" (or whomever make the shot)
Crowd: "Okoye"
For a small venue, it can be a little bit of a hassle to get out of town after a game. As always, patience can be a real virtue. You may simply want to wait 15 minutes or so and just sit in the arena and relax before heading out to your car.
However, if you want to get moving as soon as possible, then try to park your car on the street pointed in the direction of downtown. You should be able to fairly simply nose out and be on your way. I would also suggest parking downtown and just walking to the game. Parking is free in a lot across the street from the arena, but it is fairly congested as you look to get out on your way.
Inside the arena, the concourse is reasonably sized, although will be a little bit elbow-to-elbow as you make your way out of the one main entrance. Restrooms are adequate.
To purchase VMI tickets in advance you have to go through the hassle of creating an account with "University Tickets" on the VMI website. It feels like an unnecessary pain, but the upside is that you can select your exact seat, which cost $12-$14 depending on how close to the court you want to be. The price is very reasonable given the great atmosphere at Cameron Hall.
When you factor in the free parking and reasonable, albeit unspectacular, concessions, then you are getting a fantastic value for your invested sports dollar.
Lexington is a neat small town, and well worth exploring. If you're coming for a game at VMI, be sure to allow yourself to visit some of the historic sites, and walk through the beautiful downtown area.
There is little question that the student section is the most energetic outside of some of the major schools, and they make this venue a very intimidating place to play.
I'll award an additional extra point for Moe the mascot, who performs at the level of an NBA counterpart.
Finally, one extra point for a couple of anecdotes that apply to my particular visit. The opponent was UNC-Asheville, whose starting guard is Keith Hornsby, son of well-known musician and singer Bruce Hornsby. During my visit Keith went to the free throw line and the students chanted, "Who's Your Daddy? [clap-clap-clapclapclap]." Bruce Hornsby, seated behind the Asheville bench, stood up, pointed to himself, and then saluted the students, something the VMI fans quite appreciated. This can go into the you-never-know-what-you're-going-to-see-at-a-sporting-event category.
I also had the opportunity to see the Navy Corps Drill Team perform at halftime. They threw and twirled 20 pound rifles affixed with bayonets in a dazzling display, which was also greatly appreciated by the crowd.
I had no pre-conceived notions of what to expect when I set off to Lexington, Virginia to see VMI play at Cameron Hall. So, my low expectations were greatly exceeded. I hope I have encouraged you to make a trip to VMI to see a game. If you live anywhere in the area, or are just passing through, then be sure to check the schedule and go see the Keydets. It is one of the truly great college basketball experiences that you will find in all of the NCAA.
Puzzling rank for this arena
I have never been here but I know VMI does not draw well. Looking at the pictures, it does not appear much different from any similarly sized arena. Giving it a 5 for atmosphere really skews the score to overrate this arena IMO
by BillVol | Apr 04, 2014 09:01 PM
VMI's cameron hall is fine for gamedays
doesn't draw well? Drew two very good crowds for the two CIT games they had, with little advance notice to the town and alumni. Finished a close 2nd to Liberty (120 less per game) in Big South Avg. attendance, and LU has 6x students and a 9000 seat arena (vs. 5080 in Cameron Hall). Food selection is JV, I agree, Corps attendance is average, even with the quality of the 2014 squad.
by kdinva | Apr 17, 2014 03:13 PM
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DescriptionAnother Commission! I'm down to just 16 left out of an original 64 - I'm pretty excited! I'll definitely finish them within the next three weeks.
This is Psychopomp16's character, whose name is Io (I think?). I got to design her just a little as I went along, as the reference I was given was a rough idea. It was pretty fun and I hope the finished product is satisfactory
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Dragons are Native to Vietnam.
I love this semi floating pose.
Super WoW!!!!!
I always love these pics, you make them so awesome Very nice wing and scale detail too
faaaaabulous fabulous fabulous
Wow I applaud you on having a to-do list of 64 items and still being able to crank out these masterpieces. If I have more than like, 10 things to draw I crumple into a corner and procrastinate until I die.
Wow I applaud you on having a to-do list of 64 items and still being able to crank out these masterpieces. If I have more than like, 10 things to draw I crumple into a corner and procrastinate until I die.
xD I'm glad you think they're masterpieces. I'd like to procrastinate, but these are a very late TT_TT
Like all the different textures! Gives it a very individualistic feel
Eeeeee, I'm sitting here staring at those back feet and the bits of hair coming from them. Considering how great the entire image is I have no idea why I'm so fixed on that little part, apparently my mind works in strange ways. Its done really beautifully though. Again, I'm loving the way that the hair flows, you're really good at hair. And all the little details like the slightly torn wing membranes all just add so much to it.
A another dragon, a neo classic type but still as always impressive. I like how the wings are as like other dragons a skin like membrane, with the difference being the feather headdress, as it transitions to fur along the back all the way to just before the tail where it becomes feathers once more. The differences, well biggest I see is the two long extension feathers two of them that looks like the are set under the main part of the wing; as to me this looks more like what one might see as for attracting a mate over any actual practical use. I therefore will also go as far to say this is a male of this persons dragon species and I say well done.
I'm not sure what neo-classic is, but thank you
Neo is Latin for New thus meaning new classic, in this case can say imply a certain sense of art revival, be it a style of art, the concept. In the case I imply to your image, t is the dragon concept over the art style, mainly because it is digital, not drawn old style traditional on canvas.
I know what neo means, I was just not sure if you were referring to any certain thing regarding the specific styling of the anatomy or features of the dragon, especially since this is actually Traditional. The only digital thing is the blue background and my watermark. That's why I categorized it in traditional
I would say drawing style to anatomy, as digital art is relatively a new concept in and of itself
oooh so pretty!!
all that detail is so awesome!
all that detail is so awesome!
You have to share that secret of yours for doing such lovely poses. They always looks so dynamic and cool. This is not an exeption.
Thank you! It's really hard to do new poses, especially with so many commissions XD A lot of time, I'm afraid I'm recycling.
As I said in my note, this is not only amazing, it's PERFECT!!!!!! Especially considering you were working from a rough sketch! You are so amazing!! I can't thank you enough!!!!
EEeeeEEeeEe! I'm really glad you think so cx It makes me so happy ♥ I'll work on your other one very soon c: Do you know what type of dragon your tiger character is most likely to be?
hmm, good question... Well, her element is fire, so I guess go from there. Wow, I really don't give you a whole lot to go on, do I? XD
No that's okay I mean, it's exciting because I get to start from scratch. Tigers are very elegant but they're also surprisingly strong and heavy too. I was thinking about making her a knucker dragon. These dragons are long and pretty. They have shortish legs (kinda like an eastern dragon but not so long) and they have small, useless wings.
Oh my goodness he's so lovely! Agh I adore this.
jeez, you never seem to run out of poses, do you?
Awesome drawing.
Just lovely, I love the way you draw hair and feathers!
Wonderful! I'm really diggin' her pose.
Very beautiful Shin! You always draw very interesting poses! I would like to have the same ease for it u.u
Thank you so much beb c: I just make poses up as I go. I find that poses turn out a lot better and more natural looking if I do that instead of try really hard to plan them out.
I've always been a bit intimidated by certain lines and by adding feathers to sinewy wings like this. It's awesome how you pull it off so well. Nice pic!
Thank you! I was a little hesitant since even the nook of the elbow on this dragon was sinewy, and it just seemed like the feathers were on the arm but I'm glad I pulled it off xD
I just adore the way you draw hands and feet! Your poses are always so dynamic and unique. Keep up the awesome work Shin!
thank you so much bebe cx I will get even better at feet and everyone will shit a brick i guess xD
Such a sweet face C: I love the wings!
thank you! C: the wings were really nice to draw. I got your updated note! So now your commission is basically, galidor in any pose, ballpoint lineart, and colored. right? c:
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Robyn Turner joined the ELP as a lecturer in 2004, became a Language Specialist in 2008 and Sr. Language Specialist in 2013. During her time at ELP, she has taught a variety of courses in the Intensive Program, Business Intensive Program, ITA program, and workshops for International Dentists. In addition to teaching, Ms. Turner has also served as an interim Academic Advisor and Student Services Coordinator.
Ms. Turner earned her B.A. in English from Ursinus College in 1998, and her M.A. TESOL from West Chester University in 2001. She began her teaching career as a volunteer English teacher for migrant farm workers in Kennett Square, PA. In 2002, she taught English at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan. In 2003, she moved to New York and taught English at a private language school where she designed courses in American History, Literature, and Drama.
Ms. Turner returned to the Philadelphia area in 2004 where she taught academic speaking and college writing classes at Harcum College and Delaware County Community College. In 2006, she worked with the US State Department in an intensive academic preparation course for visiting scholars in Sofia, Bulgaria.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Turner is also actively involved in the TESOL profession as a member of Penn-TESOL East, serving as Vice President and Conference Chair in 2006. She has presented at International TESOL and NAFSA conferences in 2009.


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Although you don't exactly hug it while drinking out of it (okay, you could, but it would make a huge mess) you do sort of cradle the Hug Mug ($9) in your hands, and it is indeed a sweet, comforting experience. The Hug Mug was designed to be the perfect hot chocolate vessel, warming your hands and allowing the fragrance of the drink to reach you as you lift it to your face. It succeeds on all counts.
We got to take one for a test drive at the brand-new Max Brenner cafe in Las Vegas this past weekend, and so we also have to put in some good words for the delicious food, the excellent staff (Brenda? Do you read Outblush?) and of course the chocolate. And no, there were no free samples at all. They don't even know we're writing this. But the next time you're in Vegas, totally go.
or New York! There are multiple locations in NYC. I love Max Brenner :)
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DC's Source Blog has released the cover to the 700th issue of Batman. This one is worthy of posters or a t-shirt. The issue is expected to ship in June. David Finch is the artist behind it and he had the following to say the Source,
"Batman is such an iconic character and I've been a huge fan for so long that it was a surreal and amazing experience to draw him officially for the first time. I really have to thank Mike Marts for letting me be a part of such an important mile stone in the history of this book."
Unfortunately with the way comics constantly relaunch existing titles or reset numberings, this one of the last 700's we'll see for a comic series. Superman will be celebrating his 700th issue in June as well.
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Miryam Brand was a Holocaust survivor and a dedicated volunteer of the Mizel Museum who devoted much of her passion and energy to education. In her memory, her family has provided the Mizel Museum with funding for the The Miryam Brand Holocaust Film Project, an annual program that educates middle and high school students about the history of the Holocaust, and provides programs to contextualize it in their lives locally and globally. Each year we feature a film and speakers to engage and inspire audiences.
Through the Miryam Brand Holocaust Education Film Project, the Mizel Museum brings to life the universal lessons of the Holocaust in an ongoing effort to help ensure that such tragedies never happen again. The 2013 program will travel to seven middle and high schools in the Denver metro area, reaching more than 2,000 students. If your school would like to participate in this year's program please email email@example.com or call (303) 749-5017.
2013 Miryam Brand Holocaust Education Film Project: The Last Flight of Petr Ginz
Traveling to Denver area schools October 15-17, 2013
The Last Flight of Petr Ginz is a film about an extraordinary young Jewish boy from Prague who perished in the Holocaust. The film is in large part based on Petr's diary, which was mysteriously discovered 60 years after it was written. Petr wrote his diary in Prague from 1941 to 1942, when Czechoslovakia was already under German occupation. His diary entries don't express the threat that his family was living under, but rather the depth of his talent and desire to learn. Petr was murdered in a gas chamber in Auschwitz in 1944, but left a valuable contribution to the world through his writings and drawings. Before he died, Petr wrote five novels and numerous short stories, produced more than 170 drawings and paintings, and edited an underground magazine while living in the Terezin ghetto. The film is a story of both celebration and tragedy, and a testament to how a boy's wonder and creative expression represent the best of what makes us human. And it reminds us of our obligation to remember and honor all victims.
Dr. Terry Hynes, former dean of University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications, will join this year's program to share with students her experience researching and producing the film. Dr. Hynes and the film crew walked the streets of Prague and traveled to Terezin with Chava Pressburger, Petr's sister, as their guide. "It was one of the most moving and meaningful experiences of my life," said Hynes. "If I can convey even a fraction of that experience to students, I think it will add to their appreciation of Petr as well as an appreciation of their own abilities to make a difference with their talents and skills."
January 2008 – Alexandra Zapruder is the author of Salvaged Pages: Young Writers' Diaries of the Holocaust. The book is a compilation of 60 diaries of children who had survived the Holocaust. MTV made a documentary film called I'm Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust based on her book. Through the generosity of the Brand family, we were able to bring Alexandra and the film to an audience of over 1,600 middle and high school students, as well as to the Auraria Campus for 300 college students and community members.
January 2009 – Children of Chabannes is an Emmy Award-winning film produced and directed by Lisa Gossels. In this film, Lisa explores the touching story of the lives of unsung heroes of Chabannes, France, a town that saved over 400 people during World War II. Among the survivors were her father and uncle. Their incredible heroism and humanity inspired Lisa to pay tribute to them. Ms. Gossels spoke to more than 1,000 middle and high school students from 18 different schools and 200 college students from Community College, where the Mizel Museum partnered with the Activities Office to present this evening program to students and community members.
January 2010 – Douglas Green and two students from his Carlsbad High Holocaust film project came to Colorado to speak to students about their experience in making the film, We Must Remember. More than 2,200 students gathered for two presentations for this program at Hinkley High School in Aurora. The students captivated their audience with their sharing of the experience of making the film, traveling to Dachau and Auschwitz and the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, as well as the profound impact meeting and interviewing local survivors made on their perception of the use of language in relationships. The Mizel Museum partnered with the Holocaust Awareness Institute of the University of Denver to present an adult program.
November 2010 – The Denver Film Society approached us to partner in bringing Lukas Pribyl, a brilliant Czech film-maker who spent ten years making his four-part series, Forgotten Transports to the Denver Film Festival, where the Mizel Museum partnered in the public screening of all of his films, as well as to 1200 middle and high school students from across the metro area. The Mizel Museum contracted with Facing History and Ourselves to present a workshop to teachers bringing their students to this program.
November 2011 – Mizel Museum's Community Narratives Project, Generations: Survivor Stories was the cornerstone of this year's program. Two weeks before the student program, participating teachers were invited to a workshop presented by Facing History and Ourselves to help expand and deepen students' experience of the program. At the student program, Fran Sterling set the geographic and historic context for each story, and the brief digital stories of five Holocaust survivors were screened. The screening was followed by a facilitated question and answer session with the five "storytellers."
October 2012 – Douglas Green returned with two new students from Carlsbad High in California to speak about their experience in learning about the Holocaust through the film We Must Remember, and the impact it has made in the way they perceive language and relationships. The 75-minute program included a screening of the film and question and answer with the students and Green. Now in its sixth year, Mizel Museum will "hit the road" with the Miryam Brand Holocaust Education Film Project in order to reach even more students. The program will be hosted by schools around the Denver metro area. We are also working with Regis University and The Denver Film Society to make the program accessible to adults.


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Give Yourself a Makeover on a Budget
This entry was posted on January 2, 2011.
Looking your best is a great way to boost your self esteem, raise your self confidence and perform at your best. You don't have to be a celebrity to enjoy a great makeover. Here are a few ways that you can give yourself a total makeover without a Hollywood starlet's budget.
Start Inside
The first step in making yourself over is to visualize the change you want to see. Tell yourself that you are confident, self assured and beautiful. Your positive attitude will radiate all over, completing the first step in your total makeover.
Most women wear the same hairstyle year after year with very few variations. Changing your hairstyle can make a tremendous impact on how you look or feel about yourself. Are you moving into a higher position in your career? Consider a conservative, Michelle Obama-type layered cut. Want to look more youthful? Try adding human hair extensions that extend past your shoulders for a fun and flirty look. A clip on ponytailis versatile and can be pulled back into a bun or into a formal updo.
Adding color can have the same dramatic effect. Go from mousy brown to strawberry red, or from golden blonde to jet black. If you're not sure how these new changes will work for you, try temporary clip in extensions to test your new look.
Give yourself a home facial. A facial will open your pores, cleanse your skin and give you a fresh look. Start by thoroughly cleaning the skin with a cleanser (not harsh soaps). Try a cleanser with a soy base that won't irritate your skin.
Next, create a steam treatment for your face. Simply heat water on the stove or in the microwave until steaming. Drape a towel over your head and absorb the steam for 5 minutes. Add mint or green tea to the water for a soothing and cooling effect. The steamer will release dirt and oils and hydrate your skin.
Nothing says confidence like a bright white smile. Having white teeth will encourage to smile more, and add pizazz to your makeover. You don't have to go to a cosmetic dentist for expensive treatments. There are many over the counter treatments that will whiten your teeth for a fraction of a professional whitening. The key is to find a treatment whose first ingredient is peroxide. These products will whiten your teeth up to three shades within only a few weeks. The GoSmile Advanced formula B1 from Sephora ($89) is a favorite amongst do it yourself divas.
For a quick makeover, head over to your local cosmetics counter for a color consultation. Most makeup counters will do this for free (although they do expect you to buy something in return). Skip the sales pitch and select your makeup from your local pharmacy or discount store.
If you're not completely confident in selecting your own makeup, purchase the foundation, concealer and lip colors from the makeup counter. Then purchase staples like gloss, eyeliner, mascara and brushes from the pharmacy. Brushes, sponges and other tools are often more expensive if you purchase them from the makeup counter. The ones that you find at the discount stores do the exact same job for half the price.
A mini-makeover might be just what the doctor ordered to boost your self esteem, uplift your spirits and send your confidence soaring. Your do-it-yourself makeover is proof positive that you don't need a million bucks to look your best.
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