🌱 How Muskegon’s massive new solar farm could power White Lake homes

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In today's newsletter:

• How Muskegon’s massive new solar farm could power White Lake homes

Also on today's calendar: Crayola After School Program - Beaumont - White Lake, MI 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with snow showers, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Monday: Breezy; a bit of p.m. snow, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Muskegon Solar now generating electricity for the grid (shorelinemedia.net) — Residents in the White Lake area will see long-term benefits from Consumers Energy’s new Muskegon Solar project, now feeding power into Michigan’s electric grid. The 1,900-acre array near Muskegon generates enough electricity for about 40,000 homes and businesses, created over 200 construction jobs, and is part of a broader push to modernize and diversify the state’s energy system.
   

📸 Around White Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in White Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 26

• Crayola After School Program - Houghton - White Lake, MI 2026
  Houghton Elementary School, 8080 Elizabeth Lake Rd, White Lake
  4:15 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 29

• Crayola After School Program - Beaumont - White Lake, MI 2026
  Houghton Elementary School , 8080 Elizabeth Lake Rd , White Lake
  3:15 pm

Friday February 6

• Lakeland Eagles vs South Lyon East Cougars
  Lakeland High School , 1630 Bogie Lake Rd , White Lake
  4:00 pm

Saturday February 7

• Comic Whiz Kids
  White Lake Township Library , 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd , White Lake
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Introduction to Classic Cross-Country Skiing
  Independence Oaks County Park , 9501 Sashabaw Rd , Village of Clarkston
  9:00 am
• Hogwarts Midterm Study Hall (Grades 6-12)
  Milford Public Library , 330 Family Drive , Milford
  9:30 am
• Sourdough Classics Class
  City of the Village of Clarkston , 375 Depot Rd , Village of Clarkston
  10:00 am
• Arts and Crafts Explorers
  Carls Family YMCA , 300 Family Dr , Milford
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Holly Winter Market — Sergeant Suds Laundry Powder | All-Natural Laundry Detergent | Female Veteran Owned & Operated | Holly, Michigan
  Venue One Eleven , 111 College St , Holly
  11:00 am

Monday January 12

• Dance, Read and Play (Ages 2.5-5 years)
  Milford Public Library , 330 Family Drive , Milford
  10:00 am
• Winter Wonderland Family Night at The Learning Experience - Clarkston
  The Learning Experience - Clarkston , 7210 Sashabaw Rd , Village of Clarkston
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Terrific Toddlers Storytime (18-30 months)
  Milford Public Library , 330 Family Drive , Milford
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Archdiocese of Detroit posted a job opening for Life Skills Teacher in White Lake. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in White Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Milford

• Former NCAA Champion Matthew Molinaro Charged With Murder In Michigan Stabbing (marathonhandbook.com)
• Judd Gibb, Gary Robison Win PGA Quarter Century Championship; Wendell Coffee Earns Half Century Title (pga.com)

Holly

• Holly man receives life-saving award for rescuing snowmobiler from icy lake (wxyz.com)
• Ligouri and Henes to be Crowned Must See Racing Champions During Awards Celebration (tjslideways.com)
• Slotkin follows up on ‘Economic War Plan' with bill declaring a national housing emergency (michiganadvance.com)

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