The Fenton Art Walk is a community event celebrating the arts and showcasing local and regional talent with visual art, music, entertainment, technology integrated art, and children’s activities. This week on 301 Leroy, Ed Koledo and Annie Anglim join us to talk about how to become a vendor at this event, what to expect from this year's Art Walk, and why our volunteers are so important.

ArtWalk 2024 Information

Application to Become a Vendor

Volunteer to Help!

In 2009, Randa Jawhari went missing. Her family has never given up hope to find their sister, daughter, mother, and friend. This week on 301 Leroy, Detective Cole of the Fenton Police Department shares information on how to help the investigation as the team gets closer to learning the truth of her disappearance.
If you have any information, please contact:
The Fenton Police Department at 810-629-5311
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-5245
Submit an anonymous tip through the City of Fenton's Website

Allie Siebert is a local author and historian who also volunteers for The City of Fenton. With titles like, "The Mysterious Mrs. White," and "Forgotten Fenton," her books take readers back to when Fenton was founded to learn the stories of the original residents.

Link to Open Book
Link to Amazon Store
Fenton Historical Society

Have you ever considered being a volunteer firefighter? The City of Fenton needs YOU! Chief Cairnduff joins 301 Leroy to talk about what qualities they're looking for in a volunteer, what the commitment is like, and the opportunities that being a Fenton Firefighter can bring. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Applications can be found HERE, or you can stop in to the Fire Department with any questions. 

Wade Rouse is the bestselling author who writes under the pen name Viola Shipman and he's coming to Fenton! On November 6th, The City of Fenton Arts and Culture Commission, along with the Fenton DDA, Open Book, and the Share Art Genesee grant program, welcome you to gather at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center for a night out featuring Wade Rouse himself! Included in the ticket price is a personalized and autographed copy of his newest book, The Wishing Bridge! Listen as Tessa and Wade talk about the history behind his stories and what inspires him! You can buy tickets to this event at www.fentontickets.com

On September 9th, The City of Fenton's Art and Cultural Commission with the support of Share Art Genesee presents "Once Upon a Time on the Shiawassee." 

From 2:30-3:30pm on the lawn of Rackham Park, bring a blanket and your family for a FREE Storytelling event. Professional Storytellers, Jeff Doyle, Larry Castleberry, and Lou Ann Homan will entertain, delight, and inspire you with their creative and fun tales. 

In the evening from 7:30-10pm at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, the three Storytellers will be back for a ticketed 18+ show! It's the perfect date night for entertainment and laughs. 

On episode two of 301 Leroy, Jeff Doyle joins us to talk about what storytelling is, how he discovered his talent, and gives us a preview of one of his favorite stories. 

To buy tickets to the evening event, please use this link: https://www.fentontickets.com/

Have you ever wondered how city water gets to your home? Today I'm talking with Stephen Guy, the Water Plant Superintendent to talk about where our water comes from, how it's treated, and how residents can help keep our water clean. 

Welcome to 301 Leory, the official podcast for the City of Fenton, Michigan. Today's episode features special guests, Scott Grossmeyer and Thomas Cole, to talk about how the freedom festival is planned, how a Grand Marshal is chosen, and what to expect at the 2023 4th of July Freedom Festival.