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Upcoming Events
Past Events
Idea Bus Stop - Holland, JP's Coffee 8/3
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Campaign stop at JP's Coffee, 57 E 8th St, Holland
Idea Bus Stop - Cutlerville Campaigning with Sen. Jansen 8/3
Pete and State Sen. Mark Jansen will be stoping by at Russ' in Cutlerville from 10:15 to 11:00am, 6444 S Division, Grand Rapids 49548.
Lunch in Lansing 8/3
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Lunch Stop in Lansing with Congresswoman Candice Miller, Congressman Mike Rogers, Rep Bill Rogers, Rep. Rick Jones, Frank Luntz and Ed Goes
Idea Bus Stop - Marshall with Rep. Bolger 8/3
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Campaign Stop in Marshall with Rep. Jase Bolger
Idea Bus Stop - Portage 8/3
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Campaign Stop in Portage / Kalamazoo
Election Night Party 8/3
7:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Election Night Party at Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville
Team Hoekstra Rally - Campaign Headquarters, Holland 8/2
Please come in and join Team Hoekstra in a final push to get Pete on the Republican ticket! As with every day up to the Aug 3 primary, the phone bank will be open from 9 to 9. It is a tight race and your help counts! Then when the phones close at 9pm enjoy an Election Eve Rally with Pete and Congresswoman Candice Miller!
Location:
HFG Headquarters
513 E 8th St
Holland, MI 49422
Social Values Conference Call with Dr. James Dobson 8/2
Please join Pete Hoekstra with special guest Dr. James Dobson, Founder of Focus on the Family for a Social Values Conference Call
Monday, August 2, 2010
6:20 - 7:20 p.m.
Dr. James Dobson and Congressman Pete Hoekstra will be hosting a
statewide conference call for social conservatives across Michigan.
Invite friends, family, and your church community to be a part of this conversation!
Pleas sign up HERE
Election Eve Tele-Town Hall with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann 8/2
Please join Pete Hoekstra with special guest Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for an Election Eve Tele-Townhall Meeting
Monday, August 2, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Monday
RSVP to Kassondra at
kparker@teamhoekstra.com or ph) 616-396-3354
Or at our WEBSITE
Idea Bus Stop - Grosse Pointe Woods, Original Pancake 8/2
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Meet Pete and Congresswoman Candice Miller at the Original Pancake House, 20273 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods
Idea Bus Stop - Harrison Meet & Greet 8/2
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Meet and Greet with Pete and Congresswoman Candice Miller at the Harrison Township Firehouse, 27061 Crocker Boulevard, Harrison
Idea Bus Stop - Big Boy, Novi 8/2
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Campaign stop at Big Boy, 26401 Novi Rd, Novi with Congresswoman Candice Miller, State Senator Nancy and Victor Cassis.
Idea Bus Stop - Campaign Headquarters Shelby Twp. 8/2
From 10:10 to 10:40am Pete and Congresswoman will be at HFG Southeast Headquarters, 48711 Van Dyke, Shelby Township
Idea Bus Stop - Steve's Cafe, Shelby Twp. 8/2
Pete and Congresswoman Candice Miller will stop by Steve's Cafe, 46271 Van Dyke in Shelby Township from 10:45am to 11:15am.
Idea Bus Stop - Jimi's Restaurant, Royal Oak 8/2
From 11:45am to 12:45pm join Pete and Congresswoman Candice Miller for a campaign stop and lunch at Jimi's Restaurant, 714 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
Idea Bus Stop - Meet & Greet Howell 8/1
Come by between 12:45 and 2:00pm to meet Pete, Rep. Cindy Denby,Sen. Valde Garcia, and Bill Rogers at the Howell Farmers Market located at the corner of State and Clinton in downtown Howell.
Idea Bus Stop - Baker's of Milford Car Show 8/1
Join Pete, Sen. Garcia, Sen. Cassis and Bill Bullard, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as they tour Baker's of Milford Car Show from 4:00 to 5:00pm. The Car show is located at 2025 S Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381.
Idea Bus Stop - Ice Cream Social 8/1
Join Pete, Congressman Mike Rogers, State Sen. Garcia, State Sen. Cassis, and State Rep. Bill Rogers from 5:30 to 6:30pm for some of your favorite ice cream flavors and conversation during the Brighton Gazebo Concerts at Yum Yum Tree, 140 W Main St, Brighton, 48116
Idea Bus Stop - Lansing Meet & Greet 8/1
From 7:30 to 9 p.m. meet Pete and Rep. Jones for some conversation at the Olivarez residence, 6166 Old River Tail, Lansing, MI
Ottawa County Fair 7/31
Join Pete for early evening dinner at the Ottawa County Fair from 5:45 to 7pm.
Located at 1286 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, 49424
Coast Guard Festival - Grand Haven 7/31
After dinner at the Ottawa County Fair, Pete will spend the evening at the Coast Guard Festival from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in downtown Grand Haven.
Friday Night Live! - Ludington 7/30
Enjoy some music with Pete at Friday Night Live! in Downtown Ludington 6-7pm
Idea Bus Stop - Montague Meet & Greet 7/30
Enjoy some of the land's bounty and then meet Pete at Montague's Farmers Market located at the corner of Church St and Water St. Meet & Greet will take place from 11:30am to 1:00pm, but make sure you come early to enjoy the produce because the stalls close at noon!
Idea Bus Stop - New Era Meet & Greet 7/30
For almost 30 years, Country Dairy has been bring the freshest Milk to your table. Come visit the Dairy to see how it's done and meet Pete from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Country Dairy is located at 3476 S 80th Ave, New Era, MI 49446
Idea Buss Stop - Western Michigan Fair 7/30
Come out from 4:45 to 5:45 to meet Pete at the Western Michigan Fair in Ludington on U.S. 10
Idea Bus Stop - Pentwater Meet & Greet 7/30
From 8:15 to 9:00pm, meet Pete and get two scoops of your favorite flavor at House of Flavors Ice Cream, 210 S Hancock St, Pentwater
Idea Bus Stop - Pentwater Back from Mac Party 7/30
Join Pete at the Pentwater Yacht Club for the Back from Mac Party going from 7:30 to 8:15pm. The club is located at 205 S Dover St in Pentwater.
Idea Bus Stop - Fremont Meet & Greet 7/29
Chat with Pete at a Meet & Greet from 10 to 11am held in the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, 7E Main St, 49412
Meet and Greet - Dutton 7/29
Please come out for a Meet & Greet hosted by Sen. Mark Jansen from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Creekside Park, 1035 68th Street SE, Dutton, 49316. Come meet Pete and join the discussion on how to fix Michigan
Idea Bus Stop - Baldwin Meet & Greet 7/29
Enjoy some breakfast and conversation with Pete from 8:30 to 9:00am at Marquette Trails Golf Course, 6409 W 76th St, Baldwin
Idea Bus Stop - Traverse City Meet and Greet 7/28
Learn about how Pete will 'put Michigan back to work' over lunch (12:15 to 1:00pm) at Cousin Jenny's Restaurant, 129 S. Union St, Traverse City.
Pizza with Pete - Cadillac 7/28
Enjoy some pizza with Pete from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - 707 North Mitchell St, Cadillac, 49601.
Pedal with Pete - Cadillac 7/28
Pedal with Pete through downtown Cadillac and around Lake Cadillac. Will leave from Mancino's Pizza & Grinders around 7:30pm. Bring your family it will be a nice ride and we'll end at Dairy Queen for ice cream!
Ice Cream Social - Cadillac 7/28
Please come out to a Ice Cream Social with Pete at the Dairy Queen located 901 South Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601
Idea Bus Stop - Manistee Meet& Greet 7/28
Please stop by and enjoy some coffee and conversation with Pete from 8:45 to 9:45 am at the House of Flavors, 284 River St, Manistee 49660
Hoekstra for Governor Meet n Greet 7/27
Come out and meet Pete at the Culver's in Jackson from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Located at 3471 O'Neil Drive, Jackson 49202.
Brighton Tea Pary 7/27
Come out and hear Pete speak at the Brighton Tea Party on Tuesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Located at the American Spirit Center, 10590 Grand River, Brighton, 48116.
Wolf's Prairie Watering Hole 7/27
Pete will meet with Local Officials and Agriculture Leaders at Wolf's Prairie Watering Hole from 7:00-8:00am
Located at 100 East Ferry St, Berrien Springs, 49103
WMU College of Aviation 7/27
Pete will tour Western Michigan University College of Aviation from 1:00-1:45pm
The College of Aviation offers the only comprehensive aviation program at a public university in Michigan, and with over 700 undergraduate students, is one of the largest (top 3) aviation programs in the nation.
Located at 234 North Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Idea Bus Stop - Lawton Meet & Greet 7/27
Pete will be holding a meet & greet from 9:45 to 10:30am at White Oaks Retirement Center 300 White Oak Rd,Lawton 49065
Ionia Free Fair 7/25
Come out and meet Pete at the Ionia Free Fair at the Ionia County Fairgrounds from 4:30-7:00pm
Located at 317 S Dexter St, Ionia, MI 48846
"Pancakes with Pete" in downtown Monroe 7/24
Pete Hoekstra will visit downtown Monroe and serve a community pancake breakfast at the Monroe Farmer's Market with State Senator Randy Richardville
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Pancakes with Pete Community Breakfast
Monroe Farmers Market, 20 E. Willow Street, downtown Monroe
10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Endorsement Announcement the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
"Veteran's Park", west end, 1670 N. Custer Road, Monroe
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Door-to-Door with volunteers and supporters in Monroe neighborhood
Grassroots Backyard BBQ 7/24
Saturday 7/24 - 3:00-7:00pm - Join Pete and Team Hoekstra for a pig roast at the Grassroots Backyard BBQ hosted by Sen. Mark Jansen and Rep. Tom Pearce.
Located at the home of Steve and Amber Grimm, 7027 Chanterell Ct, Belmont, 49309
Call Kristen at 951-973-3740 for more information
Pizza with Pete - Tecumseh 7/24
Pizza with Pete hosted by Jeff and Becky Sears.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
12:00 - 1:30pm
324 North Union Street
Tecumseh, MI 49286
No charge, but please R.S.V.P. to Trevor at tbeck@teamhoekstra.com; 616-396-3354 or online at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/tecumseh
LiberTEA Rally at Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte 7/24
Pete will be attending the Combined Tea Party Groups Big July 24th Event
The event will be from 1pm to 5pm
Eaton County Fair Grounds
1025 S. Cochran Avenue
Charlotte, MI 48813
Contact Ryan Harris at ryan.harris@teamhoekstra.com or call 616-396-3354 for more information
Taste of Grand Rapids 7/24
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra at 8pm for the Taste of Grand Rapids and Barbecue Competition.
John Ball Park, 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, 49504.
Ice Cream Social 7/23
Pete will be attending the Ice Cream Social at Sanilac Career Center from 3:45-4:45pm.
Located at 175 E Aitken Rd, Peck, MI 48466
Community discussion will focus on Michigan's future, jobs, job training, higher education and much more.
JOB - Bavarian Inn 7/22
Pete will be working with Dorothy Zehnder at the famous Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth from 3:00-4:30pm
Located at 713 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Bay City Welcome 7/22
Pete will be welcoming the 5th Congressional District Dinner Cruise back to dock 9:00pm at the foot of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge in downtown Bay City.
Apple Mountain Reception 7/22
Please come out and enjoy a reception benefiting Pete from 5 pm to 8 pm on the 22nd of July. It will be located in the Apple Mountain Ski& Snowboard Resort Atrium.
4519 North River Road, Freeland, MI 48623
$100 per person
RSVP to Amy Smith at 616-298-9927 or asmith@teamhoekstra.com
St. Clair Shores Pizza Party 7/21
Come out 7:00pm to support Pete and enjoy a gourmet pizza dinner at 22534 Statler, St.Clair Shores, MI 48081.
Tickets are $100 per person.
Space is limited.
RSVP to Kassondra at kparker@teamhoekstra.com or call 616-396-3354
West Michigan Young Professionals Reception 7/20
Please come out to a young professionals reception benefiting Pete at Bistro Bella Vita (44 Grandville Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The reception will take place from 5pm to 7pm.
More information and RSVP HERE
Grand Rapids Reception 7/20
Come and enjoy a hors d'oeurves reception benefiting Pete at the University club located 11 Lyon St. NW, Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
VIP reception will be 7:00 to 7:30pm with the general reception at 7:30 to 9:00pm
More information and RSVP HERE
Agriculture Leadership Breakfast at MSU Ag Expo in East Lansing 7/20
Pete will be at the Agriculture Leadership Breakfast at MSU Ag Expo in East Lansing
Event goes from 7:00am to 9:00pm
Business Leaders Roundtable at Rock Financial Showplace 7/19
Pete will take part in the business leaders round table at the Rock Financial Showplace
Located at 46100 Grand River, Novi, 48374
Hoekstra for Governor Fundraiser 7/19
Please join Pete Hoekstra and Victor and Nancy Cassis, Rob Casalou and Roger Spoelman for a Hoekstra for Governor fundraiser
Details
Monday, July 19
6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Located at the Tin Fish at 27862 Novi Road, Novi
(Located at Twelve Oaks Mall, adjacent to Nordstrom's)
$250 per person
Please make checks made payable to Hoekstra for Governor.
Please RSVP your attendance to Lori Latham (616) 298-9927 or lori.latham@teamhoekstra.com
Pizza with Pete 7/18
Enjoy some pizza and conversation with Pete and Team Hoekstra from 5:00 - 7:00pm on Sunday, July 18. This event will be located at the VFW
6828 North Waverly Street, Dearborn Heights, MI
.
There is no charge for this event, however your RSVP is required to attend.
A guest list will be strictly adhered.
Please RSVP to Paige Szymanski at pszymanski@teamhoekstra.com or call 586-381-1808
Eastside Republican Picnic 7/18
Join Pete and area Republicans for a picnic at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Park. The picnic is coordinated by the Eastside Republican Club and all Republicans are welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends.
Email RSVP to picnic@eastside-republican-club.org
Summer Evening Picnic Fundraiser 7/15
Please come out and enjoy a picnic with Pete at Cornerstone Farm in Holland.
More information and RSVP HERE
"Women for Pete" Fundraiser 7/14
Please come out and support Pete 6:00-8:00pm at Olives Restaurant in East Grand Rapids (2162 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506) Wine hors d' oeuvres will be served.
Cost: $100.00*
Please email any of these addresses to RSVP:
MargeOMR1@aol.com
hanksmc@gmail.com
nancyskin1@yahoo.com
*Make checks payable to: Hoekstra for Governor.
You can pay at the door or mail to your check to:
Hoekstra for Governor
P.O. Box 1287
Holland, MI 49422
Grand Traverse Leadership Breakfast 7/10
Pete will participate in the Leadership Breakfast with the Grand Traverse County GOP, doors open at 7:30am, breakfast is served at 8:00am and program begins at 8:30am. Join Pete, Bill Ballenger from Inside Michigan Politics, and other area Republicans at The Dome at the Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street.
($30 charge at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse County Republican Party)
Grosse Pointe Shores Romney Luncheon 7/9
Join Governor Mitt Romney and Pete for a 12:00pm luncheon at 625 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236.
Please RSVP Here
Bloomfield Hills Romney Reception 7/9
Join Pete and Governor Mitt Romney for a 5:30pm reception at 1875 Rathmor, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Please RSVP HERE
Caseville Reception 7/5
Please come out for a hors d' oeuvres reception to benefit Pete on Monday the 5th, 6:00-8:00pm.
It will be located at 4504 Port Austin Rd, Caseville, MI 48725.
There is a suggested minimum donation of $50 per person.
Please make checks payable to Hoekstra for Governor
RSVP to Kassondra Parker at kparker@teamhoekstra.com or call 616-396-3354
2010 Freedom Festival Grand Parade 7/4
Pete will be in the 2010 Freedom Festival Grand Parade in Ludington. The parade starts 1:00pm at the intersection of Ludington and Madison and heads west down Ludington. Join Pete and over 80 other entrants as we celebrate Independence Day!
Celebrate America Rally with the Tea Party Patriots 7/3
Pete will celebrating America with the Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland County. Celebration starts at 2:00pm in the Village of Milford Central Park located at 151 N Main Street, Milford
Independence Township Parade 7/3
Pete will be joining Congressman Mike Rogers in the Independence Township Parade in downtown Clarkston, parade starts 10:00am at St. Daniel's Church to Miller Road to Main Street to Church Street and ends at Clarkston Community Education Center,
Blarney Castle Customer Appreciation Job 7/1
Pete will be working 11:30 to 1:30 for Blarney Castle Company during their "Lucky You" customer appreciation tour as it stops at the Mobil Station at 1 South Beacon Blvd in Grand Haven. Please stop by to fill up on gas, enjoy some tropical fare, and meet Pete!
Fundraiser - Muskegon Country Club 7/1
cocktail and hors d' oeuvres reception honoring
Congressman Pete Hoekstra
Candidate for Governor of Michigan
Thursday, July 1, 2010
VIP Reception 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $250 per person
General Reception ~ 7:30-9:00 p.m. $100 per person
Muskegon Country Club
Please RSVP HERE
God & Country Day at WellSpring Church 6/27
Pete will be speaking on his faith and politics at the Wellspring Church in Hudsonville at 10:30am. The event will be held outside
Meet-n-Greet Reception 6/26
Meet-n-Greet Reception for
PETE HOEKSTRA
Saturday, June 26, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at the
Alfreda Schmidt Residence
1414 Lindbergh Drive, Lansing
(near the Potter Park Zoo)
Free of Charge
Congressman Mike Rogers and other
elected officials have been invited to attend the reception.
Questions? Please call
Alfreda Schmidt at 517-374-8172 or Kathleen Garner at 517-614-5746
Townhall Meeting with Sen. Jim DeMint 6/25
Join Pete Hoekstra for a Townhall in Grand Rapids
with special guest
Senator Jim DeMint
Friday, June 25th
12pm to 1:30pm
Kent County GOP Headquarters
264 Leonard St.N.W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Space is limited.
Please RSVP HERE
Please contact Ryan Fox at ryan.fox@teamhoekstra.com with any questions.
GOP Gubernatorial Debate - Grand Rapids 6/24
Pete Hoekstra will be attending the MI GOP Gubernatorial debate on Thursday June 24th at the Downtown Campus at GVSU. The debate starts at 7pm and will be broadcast live on WOOD-TV8
Open House Lunch Event with Candice Miller 6/21
Please join Team Hoekstra at an Open House Lunch Event for Pete Hoekstra
With special guest
Congresswoman Candice Miller
Monday, June 21, 2010
12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m.
Hoekstra for Governor South East Headquarters
48711 Van Dyke Avenue - Shelby Township, MI 48317
There is no charge for this event, however your RSVP is required to attend.
A guest list will be strictly adhered.
RSVP to Lynn Aronoff at lynn@actionstrat.com or 248-320-3224
Wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres reception at Leelanau Cellars 6/19
Join Congressman Pete Hoekstra for a wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres reception at Leelanau Cellars
Saturday, June 19, 2010
VIP Reception ~ 6:30 - 7:00 pm
$250 per person
General Reception ~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
$100 per person, $150/couple
Leelanau Cellars
5109 North West Bay Shore Dr.
Omena, MI 49674
You can RSVP
HERE
JOB - Ironton Ferry Service 6/19
Pete continues his 100 jobs tour at the Irontown Ferry in Charlevoix on Saturday June 19th from 8am to 10am.
the Ironton Ferry crosses the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Pete will be working on the ferry taking tickets and assisting customers.
For more information please call 616-396-3354
Hope to see you there!
Picnic Luncheon on the Lake - Charlevoix 6/19
Please join us for a picnic luncheon on the lake to benefit Pete Hoekstra. The event will take place on Saturday June 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm For more information and to RSVP please visit us at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/picniclunch or contact Jon Hoogstra at 616-396-3354
Fundraiser with Speaker J. Dennis Hastert 6/18
Fundraiser lunch w/ Speaker J. Dennis Hastert on Friday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m. at:
Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club
600 Birchwood Drive
Harbor Springs, MI 49740-9206
Emmet County Lincoln Day Dinner 6/17
Please Join Pete Hoekstra at the Emmet County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Details below: Nub's Nob 500 Nub's Nob Road Harbor Springs, MI 79740 (off Pleasant View north of M-119) 5:30 - doors open 6:00 - social 7:00 - dinner For more information please contact 616-396-3354
Berlin Raceway 6/15
Please join Pete and Team Hoekstra at Berlin Raceway on Tuesday, June 15 on the Turn 2 Party Deck. Pete will be serving as Berlin's Grand Marshal. The catered dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the race begins at 7p.m. The race features NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, and AJ Allmendinger. Please RSVP at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/raceway or contact Kassondra at 616-396-3354
Saturday morning in Hillsdale 6/12
Join Pete for a meet and greet at Jilly Beans Coffee in Hillsdale. The event is taking place from 8am to 9am.
Following the event Pete will be working at the Hillsdale Farmers Market from 9:45am to 11:30am
Pete is then continuing his 1000 miles tour by biking from the farmers market to Osseo and Jonesville and then back to Hillsdale.
Please contact Team Hoekstra at 616-396-3354 for more information
Hope to see you there!
The 14th Congressional District Republican Party Lincoln Dinner 6/10
Pete will be the keynote speaker at the Wayne County Lincoln Day Dinner at Portofino Restaurant at 5:00pm
Jackson County Rose Parade 6/6
Pete will be in Jackson County's Rose Festival Parade on Sunday, June 6. The parade starts at 1:00pm on the corner of South Jackson and Greenwood in Jackson and ends at Fourth Street by the Middle School at Parkside. There are also day-long activities with the 'Party in the Park' for the whole family. Please come by to support Pete and enjoy a wonderful day in Jackson Michigan.
Tropical Cruise aboard the S.S. Badger 6/5
Join Team Hoekstra on a Tropical Cruise Along the Lake Michigan Shoreline aboard the Grand Ship, the S.S. Badger.
Saturday, June 5
Boarding at 8:00pm
We will set sail from the Ludington Marina. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served.
Tickets $75 per person. Casual Cruise attire.
RSVP online at
Badger Event
Meet and Greet in Muskegon 6/5
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra in Muskegon this Saturday June 5th. Pete will be biking from Marne to Muskegon then we will be at Muskegon County Fairgrounds at 6621 Heights Ravenna Road, Fruitport from 1:00 to 2:00pm for a meet and greet Come check out our new Idea Bus and write down your new idea for a better Michigan! Hope to see you there!
Holland Farmers Market 6/5
Pete and the Idea Bus will be at the Eighth Street Farmers Market from 8:30-9:30am. Please come check out or new Bus and give us your idea for a better Michigan!
Biking from Marne to Muskegon 6/5
Pete and Team Hoekstra will be biking the Musketawa Trail in Marne to Muskegon starting at 9:30am If you are interested in attending please contact Jon at 616-298-9594
Biking from Pentwater to Ludington 6/5
Pete and Team Hoekstra will be biking from Pentwater to Ludington this Saturday. We will be biking the 14 mile trail along Lakeshore drive starting at 3:30pm. For more information please call Jon at 616-298-9594
Meet and Greet with Michael P. Farris 6/4
Please Join Pete Hoekstra with Special Guest Michael P. Farris, Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College, Friday, June 4 in Portage, MI: 1pm-2:30pm at the Bridge Church 7200 Angling Rd or Brighton, MI: 7:30-9pm at the American Spirit Center 10590 Grand River Rd. Cost is $25 per family, casual attire. Register HERE or call (616) 396-3354
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Reception & Debate 6/3
DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER 2010 MACKINAC POLICY CONFERENCE 11th Annual PAC Reception Featuring the Gubernatorial Candidates The debate is taking place on Thursday June 3 at the Grand Hotel Theatre from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lunch Reception with Speaker Newt Gingrich 6/2
Please join Team Hoekstra for an intimate lunch reception To benefit Congressman Pete Hoekstra Candidate for Governor of Michigan With special guest SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH Wednesday, June 2, 2010 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. At the Private Residence of Jack Krasula 4530 Charing Cross - Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 $1000 per person (General Admission) Space is limited for this VIP event. Please confirm your attendance quickly. RSVP to Kelley Fisher at (248) 784-1530 or kelley.fisher@trustinus.com or online Here
Rally for Pete Hoekstra with Newt Gingrich 6/2
Please join Team Hoekstra st a Rally for Congressman Pete Hoekstra Candidate for Governor of Michigan. With special guest SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH Wednesday, June 2, 2010 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Oakland County International Airport Corporate Eagle Aviation Hangar 6320 Highland Rd (M-59) Waterford, MI 48327-1835 There is no charge for this event, however your RSVP is required to attend. A guest list will be strictly adhered. RSVP online at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/newtrally Questions? Contact John Hoogstra at jhoogstra@teamhoekstra.com or 616-396-3354 CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Campaign Headquarters Open House 6/1
Please Join Pete and Team Hoekstra for an Open House at out expanded campaign headquarters. Tuesday, June 1 6:30pm - 8:00pm. 513 East Eighth Street Holland, MI Refreshments will be served. Casual attire. No charge. No RSVP needed. Come see our expanded office space, sign up to volunteer, and share your ideas for Michigan's future with Pete Questions: 616.396.3354
Jenison Memorial Day Parade 5/31
Walk with Team Hoekstra! Please join us in honoring our soldiers past and present at the Jenison Memorial Day Parade! It is held each Memorial Day at 9:00 AM. The Parade travels Baldwin St. from 20th Ave to Cottonwood Dr. Team Hoekstra will be meeting at the Baldwin Christian Reformed Church 2101 Baldwin St. at 8am, if you would like to walk with us.
UPDATE: Biking the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail 5/31
Pete and Team Hoekstra will be biking on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail on Memorial Day. (Monday, May 31) If you'd like to ride along we will be meeting at 12pm in Greenville at 5050 S lake Road and heading towards Alma College. Please send any questions to jon.tamminga@teamhoekstra.com
Biking the Paint Creek Trail with Lake Orion Meet & Greet 5/30
Please join Pete and Team Hoekstra this Sunday in Rochester. We will be biking the Paint Creek Trail (14 miles roundtrip). We will bike 7 miles at 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon from Rochester Municipal Park at the Kiwanis Pavilion (588 Pine St Rochester, MI 48307) to Lake Orion Children's Park. Pete will then have a meet and greet at the Park around 3:15 pm before riding 7 miles back to Rochester at 4:00. Please send questions to jon.tamminga@teamhoekstra.com
Biking the Flint River Trail 5/30
On Sunday, May 30, Pete and Team Hoekstra will be biking 12 miles on the Flint River Trail at 5:30pm. Please meet us at the U of M Flint Campus (303 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502) to bike to Bluebell Beach (Flint, MI 48502) and back. Please email jon.tamminga@teamhoekstra.com with any questions
Biking the Kal-Haven Trail 5/29
Pete will be biking 34 miles on the Kal-Haven Trail on Saturday, May 29th at 9:00am. The trail starts at 4143 10th Street North, Kalamazoo, MI and ends at 70 North Bailey Ave., (just north of E. Wells St. on N. Bailey) South Haven, MI. The Road Commission charges $3.00 for a individual day pass and $7.00 for families. If you have any questions please e-mail jon.tamminga@teamhoekstra.com
Kalamazoo Republican Women's luncheon 5/26
Pete will be speaking at the Kalamazoo Republican Women's luncheon at the Beacon Club in Kalamazoo at 11:30am
GOP Gubernatorial Debate 5/24
Republican Primary Gubernatorial Debate at WGVU studios in Grand Rapids. The debate will broadcast on WGVU at 8pm
Keynote Speaker - White Lake Chamber Luncheon 5/17
Pete Hoekstra will attend the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce's eleventh annual Legislative Luncheon on Monday, May 17th. The meet and greet will begin at 11:30 am, followed by the luncheon and program at 12:00 noon at the Howmet Plant. Pete will serve as the keynote speaker at the event.
St. Joseph County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 5/15/10
Pete will be the keynote speaker at the St.Joe County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at 5pm. Hope to see you there!
St. Clair County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 5/14
Pete will be at the St. Clair County LDD on May 14th at 6:30pm at Alexander's Banquet Hall contact Chris McCoy at 586-212-2414 for more information
Ann Arbor Chamber Candidate Mixer 5/14
The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor are pleased to announce that they've partnered to co-host an after-hours candidate mixer on Friday, May 14, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Polo Fields - Washtenaw (formerly Washtenaw Country Club) Candidates countywide seeking federal, state and local level elected office have been invited to attend. This is your opportunity to connect with tomorrow's leaders and discuss issues concerning you! This event is free and open only to the respective organizations' members and their guests. Strolling dinner provided. Cash bar available. For additional information, please contact Kyle Mazurek, v.p. of government affairs, at 734.214.0101.
Fifth Third River Bank Run 5/8
Please Join Team Hoekstra at the Fifth Third River Bank Run in downtown Grand Rapids. Pete will run the 10k but encourages you to join the team in any of the events. We hope to see you there! Please register for the race at www.53riverbankrun.com after please register with Team Hoekstra at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/53
Pure Michigan Governor's Conference Driving Tourism 2010 5/7
Join Pete and the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates for a debate at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island on Friday May 7th at 11:30am Please call 616-396-3354 for more information
9th District GOP Reagan Day Dinner 5/4
The 9th District GOP Reagan Day Dinner begins at 5:30pm at Petruzzello's Banquet Center in Troy, MI Keynote speaker will be Rick Santorum - Former United States Senator and Fox News Contributor contact the District GOP office at 248-410-8651 for more information or visit www.mi9thgop.com
NAACP - Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner 5/2
Pete will be at the NAACP - Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner - "National Healthcare: A Matter of Justice, Privilege or a Right?" Dinner starts at 5pm at the Cobo conference center
Amns for Prosperity Foundation-Michigan Republican Gubernatorial Debate 5/1
Join us at the Mount Zion Church for a Gubernatorial debate from 2:30 - 4pm. The event is sponsored by the Americans For Prosperity Foundation which is committed to educating citizens about economic policy and mobilizing those citizens as advocates in the public policy process. Hope you make it out to this great event!
Breakfast with Pete and special guest David Barton 5/1
Join Pete and special guest David Barton, the founder of Wallbuilders and expert on America's forgotten moral, religious, and constitutional heritage, for a breakfast lecture and discussion. "Health Care and the Constitution: Lessons from Our Founding Fathers" 8:30 to 10:00am at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville. Cost is $25 per person. Register online at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/barton Please RSVP by calling 616.396.3354 or visit David Barton Event
Evening Dessert Discussion With David Barton 4/30
Join Pete Hoekstra and David Barton, founder of Wallbuilders and expert on America's forgotten moral, religious, and constitutional heritage, at the Troy Community Center on Friday, April 30, for a lecture and discussion on "Health Care and the Constitution: Lesson's from our Founding Fathers". 6:30-8:30pm. Learn more about Wallbuilders at www.wallbuilders.com. Admission is $20 or $35 per couple. Register online at www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/wallbuilders
The Freedom Institute Freedom Weekend Candidates Town Hall 4/29
Pete will participate in a Town Hall Discussion - "Michigan's Urban Centers: What's Your Agenda?" with the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates Please join us for this event and call 313-347-2820 for more information
Special Event with Mitt Romney 4/28
Please join Congressman Hoekstra for this special event with his friend and former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney where they will discuss Pete's plan to create jobs and fix Michigan's economy.
Please visit https://www.hoekstraforgovernor.com/romney
to sign up
Wednesday, April 28th
1:30 PM
DeVos Place, Grand Gallery Room F
303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Cost:
$100 per person
$5,000 (give/raise) per host
Questions? Please call Lisa Spies at 616‐328‐6812 or email Lisa@theLSgroup.com
Alpena Lincoln Day Dinner 4/26
Pete will be at the Alpena County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center at 5:30pm contact Jessie Osmer at (989) 255-3047 for more information
Luce County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 4/25
Pete will be the keynote speaker at the Luce County LDD at 6:30pm at the LMAS Health Dept in the conference room.
Otsego County Meet and Greet 4/25
Join Pete at the Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Resort at 12:30pm for a meet and greet. Please give us a call at 616-396-3354 for more information
Lapeer County LDD 4/24
Join Pete at the Lapeer County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at 5pm at the Lapeer Country Club. Please contact Michelle O'Neal 810-358-9953 for more information Hope to see you there!
St Clair County Breakfast Meet and Greet 4/24
Join Pete at the Golden Corral at 8:30am for a meet and greet
Michigan Republican Party - Debate in East Lansing 4/21
Michigan Republican Debate starts at 7pm at the Fairchild Auditorium on the MSU campus in East Lansing. Doors at at 5:30pm It will be broadcast live by WLNS (CBS)
Aging Services of Michigan Annual Conference 4/19
Pete will be speaking to the Aging Services of Michigan Annual Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids at 8am. Hope you can make it!
The Freedom Institute's Freedom Weekend Town Hall Discussion with 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates 4/29
Pete will be participating in a Town Hall Discussion on "Michigan's Urban Centers: What's Your Agenda?" The event will take place at the Cobo Conference Center in Detroit at 6pm Contact 313-347-2834 for more information
Monroe County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner 4/17
Please join us at the Monroe County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at 7pm in Monroe Contact 734-735-3582 for more information
Hoekstra Meet & Greet 4/16/10
Have a discussion and meet Pete with the Hispanic Chamber and fellow Republican and business leaders at Armando's Mexican Cuisine restaurant in Detroit at 6pm.
MEDEFCO Gubernatorial Forum 4/15
Join Pete and the other Gubernatorial candidates Metro Detroit Gubernatorial Forum at Barrister Gardens Banquet Center in St. Clair Shores at 7pm
Isabella County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 4/13
Join Pete at the Isabella County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt.Pleasant. Doors open at 6pm, hope to see you there!
Meeting with Agricultural Leaders in E Lansing 4/13
Pete will be giving an update on the governors race and listen to ideas on policy and the current business climate
Great Lakes Bay Area Republican's Governor Forum 4/12
Come listen to Pete and the other candidates speak at the Great Lakes Bay Area Republican's Governor Forum at 7pm at the Birch Run Expo center
Tea Party Rally in Detroit 4/11
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra at the Tea Party Rally at 10am at the Civic Center Park and Historical Village. Please call our campaign office if you would like more information at 616-396-3354 Hope to see you there!
100 Jobs - Pete at DeBoer Bakkerij 4/10
As part of his 100 Jobs tour, Pete will be working as a host at the DeBoer Bakkerij restaurant and serving some of his favorite Dutch baked goods to customers at the bakery. Please join us from 7:30-10am for some great food!
Tea Party Rally in Grand Rapids 4/10
Pete will be speaking at the Tea Party Rally in Grand Rapids at 4pm at the Riverside Park. Team Hoekstra will be out showing support, hope you can join us! call our office at 616-396-3354 if you would like more information
100 Jobs - Gemmens Hardware 4/10
Pete will be working at Gemmen's Hardware helping customers from 10:30am - 1pm on saturday. Come check it out!
Niles Reception 4/9
Join Pete at the home of Jo and Jack Flock for a free reception at the Bell Building, 305 N 3rd St, Niles from 6:15 to 7:30pm
Reception with Pete in Brighton 4/7
Hosts Dave Adams and State representative Bill Rogers invite you to a hors d'oeuvres reception with Pete Hoekstra on Wednesday April 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton. Please respond by via email to: RSVP@teamhoekstra.com Including the event date and your name or call 616.396.3354 Hope to see you there!
100 Jobs - Morning Coffee At the Round-A-Bout-Cafe in Mt. Pleasant 4/6
Pete has committed to working 100 different jobs across the state during his campaign for Governor. He will be a barista at the Round-a-bout cafe on Tuesday April 6th from 7-9am working side-by-side with young entrepreneurs in Michigan. Please join them and let Pete hear from you about your needs and ideas to improve our state. No RSVP necessary
Lake, Manistee, Mason, Oceana, and Benzie County GOP Dinner 4/6
Join Pete at the Lake, Manistee, Mason, Oceana, and Benzie County GOP Dinner on Tuesday at 5:30 at the VFW Hall in Manistee.
Hoekstra Fundraiser at Brann's Steakhouse in Grand Rapids 3/31
Your hosts Brenda Yusko, Susan Yusko & Johnny Brann, Sr., Johnny Brann, Jr. and Tommy Brann invite you to a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception with Pete Hoekstra Candidate for Governor of Michigan Wednesday, March 31, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Brann's Steakhouse 401 Leonard Street, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan $40.00 per person Business Casual Attire Please call 616.396.3354 or RSVP@teamhoekstra.com
Ingham County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 3/27
Join us at the Ingham County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner. Pete will be introducing Congressman Mike Rogers as the keynote speaker. It will be held at the Chisholm Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Lansing at 5:30pm contact Linda Lee Tarver (517) 775-2527 for ticket information
Ionia County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 3/26
We will be at the Ionia County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, March 26th at 6pm. Hope you can make it there. Call (616) 902-4946 for ticket information
Zeeland Reception
You are invited to meet Pete and to view a spectacular display of trophy animals from North America, Africa, and around the world at Marvin DeWitt's Trophy Building in Zeeland. Monday, March 22 6:00 - 8:00pm $100 per person Business Casual Attire rsvp@teamhoekstra.com 616-396-3354
1st District Round-Up in the U.P. 3/20/10
This will be a great opportunity to hear from and network with candidates for regional and statewide office. Come join us on March 20th in Marquette at 12pm For additional information contact Rita at 906-387-4369 or rlhale@jamadots.com
Berrien County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 3/13/10
Come out to the Berrien County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at 6pm in Niles at the Elk Lodge. Hope to see you there!
Clinton County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 3/4/10
Join us at the Clinton County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at 5:30 in Bath, MI. Contact 517-204-3591 for information and reservations
Ottawa County Lincoln Day Dinner *Special Tribute to Pete Hoekstra* 3/2/10
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra as we attend the Ottawa County GOP for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner with a special tribute to Pete Hoekstra. contact 616-396-3791 for information and reservations
Midland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 3/1/10
Pete will be speaking to the audience at 11:30am in Midland
Pizza with Pete 3/1/10
As part of Pete's commitment to work 100 jobs throughout the state he will be working at Pizza Sam's in Midland at 5:30pm, come enjoy a slice!
Michigan Pharmacists Association's Gubernatorial Forum 2/26/10
check out Pete at the Michigan Pharmacists Association's Gubernatorial Forum at their Annual Convention & Exposition in Detroit at 4:30
Michigan Association of Insurance Agent's Annual Convention 2/24/10
Listen to a panel discussion with Pete and other Gubernatorial candidates at the Michigan Association of Insurance Agent's Annual Convention in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Plaza Call 517-323-9473 for more information or visit their website michagent.org/eweb/
Grand Rapids Boat Show 2/2/10
Come join Pete and Team Hoekstra at the Grand Rapids Boat Show this Saturday 2/20 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids at 1pm
Jackson County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner 2/18/10
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18th at the Gene Davis and Sons Banquet and Convention Center for the Jackson County's 115th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner call 517-206-1256 for more information
Shiawassee County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 2/15/10
Join Pete and Team Hoekstra at the Shiawassee Lincoln Day Dinner at 6pm at the Knights of Columbus in Owosso, MI Contact Theresa 989-277-5428 for more information
Muskegon County Lincoln Day Dinner 2/12/10
Come check out Pete as he joins the Muskegon County GOP at their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at Oak Ridge Country Club at 5pm call 231-343-4092 for more information
Five County Reagan Day Dinner in Charlevoix 2/6/10
Come join the five counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego as they host the annual Reagan Day Dinner in Charelvoix at 5:30pm to hear Pete speak Email: reaganday2010@yahoo.com for more information
Onaway Tea Party Rally 2/6/10
U.S. Rep. and Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Hoekstra speaking at the Onaway Tea Party Rally at the Onaway High School Cafeteria on February 6, 2010.
MEA and MI Information & Research Services "Get to Know the Candidates" Forum 2/5/10
U.S. Rep. and Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Hoekstra will be speaking at the Detroit Renaissance Center for Michigan Education Association and Michigan Research Services Inc "Get to Know the Candidates" Forum on February 5, 2010.
