Good morning Ledgers! Hump day! And the month is only beginning it’s chaotic mess. Let’s face it: December is a very busy month. Attending Christmas and Holiday parades. Taking the kids (or Grandkids) to see Santa, Christmas parties, holiday shopping…Then after Christmas the New Year’s festivities.
But it’s not all Elf on a Shelf and Macaroons. For some, this is triggering time. No family, A lack of financial stability, and just plain old loneliness. So take a moment to collect yourself, relax and meditate on your blessings. Slow down a little bit and catch snowflakes on your tongue. Read a book and sip Hot Chocolate by the fire.
And maybe, just maybe, visit someone to let them know they are not alone (my door is always open.)
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⭐ Grand Ledge Trivia
Which downtown Grand Ledge spot once had a hidden basement space that locals claim was used during Prohibition? 🍻🤫
(Answers at the bottom)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUTS
🎂 Famous Birthdays — December 3rd
Ozzy Osbourne – Legendary rock singer, born 1948.
Brendan Fraser – Actor (known for many films), born 1968.
Julianne Moore – Acclaimed actress, born 1960.
Daryl Hannah – Actress, born 1960.
Amanda Seyfried – Actress and singer, born 1985.
Tiffany Haddish – Comedian and actress, born 1979.
Jenna Dewan – Actress/dancer, born 1980.
Lil Baby – Rapper and songwriter, born 1994.
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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Better roads. Safer streets. Higher property values. Real customer service from people who know your name. And here's the kicker: when you spend $100 locally, $68 stays in your community. Spend it at a big chain? Only $14 stays.
Your wallet is literally voting for the town you want to live in.
WE/ATHER
Reverman Tree Farm: Grand Ledge's Holiday Kickoff
Thanksgiving done?
Head to Reverman Tree Farm in Grand Ledge, where 15,000 trees are waiting and the holiday fun is in full swing every Friday through Sunday.
Owner Jean Reverman serves up the complete package: horse-drawn rides, hot chocolate, candy canes, and that hands-on tree-hunting experience families can't get enough of.
Walk the rows. Pick your tree. Cut it down. Feel like a holiday hero.
Real trees mean real pine scent, real bragging rights, and real memories.
College kids come home for this. Grandparents bundle up for it. It's the tradition that kicks off the season right.
Reverman Tree Farm isn't just selling trees—it's selling the memory of the day your family found the perfect one together.
EVENTS
This Week’s Local Events
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Winter Driving Survival 101
Who Sea Glass
Hot Chocolate Bar
Exit 86 BrickHaven Brewing
⭐ Grand Ledge Trivia
A: Several long-time residents say the basement under Preston’s Bar (now Preston’s Bar & Grill) was used for Prohibition-era storage and “quiet gatherings.” Records are fuzzy, but the rumor is one of the town’s most persistent.