Friends of Proud Lake http://www.friendsofproudlake.org A volunteer organization that assists the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in preserving and protecting the natural, cultural and historical features of the Park Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Moonlight Hayride http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/moonlight-hayride/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/moonlight-hayride/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:45 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/moonlight-hayride/ Tonight is our Moonlight Hayride. With all the new fallen snow it should be very pretty by moonlight. We will meet at the Annex in Proud Lake. For those who are not familiar with Proud Lake, the address is 3500 Wixom Rd. Commerce Twp, MI. Turn down the road that is by the headquarters. The Annex building is the next building on the left side after the headquarters office. Remember to dress for the outdoors!

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/moonlight-hayride/feed/ 0 HAYRIDE FEBRUARY 27th http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/hayride-february-27th/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/hayride-february-27th/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:40:55 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/hayride-february-27th/ The Friends of Proud Lake is sponsoring a family hayride on Saturday, February 27th from 7:00PM-10:00PM. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person. Children under 6 free. This event will include a hot dog, chips and beverage along with the hayride. There will also be a campfire to warm up by. We will start the hayride at the Annex building in Proud Lake off Wixom Rd. You can visit us on our website: www.friendsofproudlake.org or www.friendsofproudlake.com or Friends of Proud Lake on facebook. You may also contact the Proud Lake office for more information at 248-685-2433. Please remember to dress for the outdoors!

Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Rd.
Commerce Twp, MI 48382

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Friends of Proud Lake
P.O. Box 27
Milford, MI 48381

You can d/l the Membership form from this site to mail in or bring to any of our events or meetings. We meet the 1st Thursday of each month at the Annex building in Proud Lake. Thank you.

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]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2010/membership-dues/feed/ 0 New Friends of Proud Lake site http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-friends-of-proud-lake-site/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-friends-of-proud-lake-site/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:36:55 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/?p=49 make sure you visit www.friendsofproudlake.com

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-friends-of-proud-lake-site/feed/ 0 New Link for the Friends of Proud Lake http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-link-for-the-friends-of-proud-lake/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-link-for-the-friends-of-proud-lake/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:39:57 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-link-for-the-friends-of-proud-lake/ Click on the link on the left side column. It will take you to our new improved website! This current site will still be available. Be sure to check out the new site! A huge THANK YOU to Keith for all his hard work on the new site!

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/new-link-for-the-friends-of-proud-lake/feed/ 0 THANK YOU http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/thank-you/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/thank-you/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:03:46 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/thank-you/ We would like to thank the following sponsors and volunteers for their support and help with this years 2nd Annual Panic at Proud Lake: Caleb Newman, James Combs, Kevin Lupinacci, Steven Dean, Gay Privett, Katherine Moilanen, Brandon Hartley, Mike Kokenos, Mike Meier, Erika Snell, Tifanee Libkuman, Austin Snell, Amanda Gilman, Tess Zasuwa, Amira Hegazy, Emma Nemith, Erica Kidwell, Amy Lafferty, Kelly Hoyer, Jessica Lamoreaux, Brianna Shunia, Katherine Hoyt, Kira Reading, Sami Shefferly, Alyssa Reading, Max Magretta, Travis Richardson, Chase Downey, Jordyn Hamilton, Brent Smith, Bianca Smith, Dorothy Knox, Liz Tumminello, Trevor Woods, Alexandra Napoleon, Shane Petrillo, Harrison Halley, Jacob Harrison, Jonathan Privett, Leannah Jenkins, Amber Fenner, Mallory Schluchter, Wyatt Wood, Andrew Tesner, Josh Beazley, Matt Brown, Sean Hansen, Kara Jacoboni, Kelly Monagle, Luke Lafountain, Clayton Cavanaugh, Markiee McKinnon, Samantha Hancock, Ana Hauser, Alyssa Adams, Claire Fuelling, Maria Juarez, Melissa Keumet, Kalie Marantette, Tyler Vermeesch. Ryan Grawe, Matt Beazley, Tyler Williams, Ian Privett, Brett Taylor, Karen Townsend, Steven Dusenbery, Alexsys Carcone, Andrea Hoyt, Todd Wood, Mike Tesner, Mike Jorowski, David Milne. Chuck Milne, Barb Miller, Jimmy Kraszewski, Tim Anthony and Randy Knapp. A special thanks to the following local businesses for their support: Heavner Canoe Rental, All the Proud Lake Recreational Area DNR, Marco Pizza, Iverson Lumber in Milford, Milford Times and ABC Printing in Highland. A special thanks to Chris Wall for all you did to make our volunteers happen.

THANK YOU!
Friends of Proud Lake

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/thank-you/feed/ 1 Panic at Proud Lake http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/panic-at-proud-lake-3/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/panic-at-proud-lake-3/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:00:25 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/panic-at-proud-lake-3/ Coming soon! Mark your calendars for this years Panic at Proud Lake II. October 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th, 23rd and 24th and the 30th from 8-11:30. Also October 11th and 18th is our kid friendly event from 1-4. It all starts at Heavner Canoe Rental at 2775 Garden Rd., Milford, Mi 48381. Visit Panicatproudlake.com for more info or email Peglet731@aol.com. We are also still in need of volunteers to come help us with our event.

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/panic-at-proud-lake-3/feed/ 0 Date Change http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/date-change/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/date-change/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:56:56 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/date-change/ The date for River Hawk Rumble III has been changed to August 15-16,
2009.

River Hawk Rumble can best be described as a festival of education in
outdoor activities for the entire family. Partners such as MMBA, SOLAR,
Heavner Canoe, SMAC, Planet Rock, Proud Lake Trail Riders will present
activity based educational programs that will give participants the
opportunity to not only learn about, but participate in specific outdoor
activities. Programs range from hiking and fishing to atlatel
throwing, camping, and riding a zip line. Sporting Good vendors will
showcase their recreational equipment. Ford Astronomy Club will
showcase the Saturday night sky through their telescopes and an
educational program. Sunday will provide opportunity to explore
additional programs or revisit Saturdays favorites. The Friends group
will offer snacks and meals at the River Hawk Café.

If you would like to be help w/ the River Hawk Rumble or know of an
organization that would like to have a booth at the Rumble, please
contact me.

Wendy Wawrzyniak
Parks & Recreation Ranger A
Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 685-2433 Telephone
(248) 684-1462 Fax
wawrzynw@michigan.gov

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Wendy Wawrzyniak
Parks & Recreation Ranger A
Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 685-2433 Telephone
(248) 684-1462 Fax
wawrzynw@michigan.gov

]]> http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/friends-meeting/feed/ 0 Hike – Ski – Snowshoe event http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/hike-ski-snowshoe-event/ http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/hike-ski-snowshoe-event/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:06:30 +0000 wendy http://www.friendsofproudlake.org/2009/hike-ski-snowshoe-event/ REMINDER – This Saturday, Jaunary 17, is the 3rd Saturday of the month already! At 1:00 pm we will meet at the River Hawk Annex to Hike, Ski, Snowshoe. We will spend some time exploring the trails in the area and then return to the Annex for refreshments. The Annex does have heat and modern bathrooms! You are welcome to explore with the group or on your own. You may customize your outdoor activity in regards to time and tolerance for the cold – you do not have to stay with the group and may return to the heated Annex when you’re ready. We will have some displays highlighting activities available in the Park. Bring your family and friends. 2009 annual permits (as well as daily permits) will be available from a Ranger at the Annex.

Wendy Wawrzyniak
Parks & Recreation Ranger A
Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 685-2433 Telephone
(248) 684-1462 Fax
wawrzynw@michigan.gov

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