What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?

By Ben Fogt

Grosse Ile's history goes back well before, but we celebrate the founding as July 6, 1776. It sits in a place that is a crossroads of history, a superhighway of commerce, a convergence of nature, a ce... more

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What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? episodes:

February 04, 2021S1E16 - Grosse Ile Kiwanis
Episode Notes
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Kiwanis Web Site
Facebook
Flag Subscription
Kiwanis International
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
Web
Facebook
Instagram
Patreon
[email protected]
(734) 250-9554
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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18min
January 28, 2021S1E15 - Island Goods
Episode Notes
Emily Wellman, proprietor of Island Goods on Macomb Street, shares the story of her store and the vision behind it.
Transcript
Links
Island Goods Web Site
Facebook
Instagram
Wellit Apparel
Facebook
Instagram
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
Web
Facebook
Instagram
Patreon
[email protected]
(734) 250-9554
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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18min
January 21, 2021S1E14 - The Detroit River in 1813 and the Battle of the River Raisin
Episode Notes
Transcript
Links
The River Raisin National Battlefield Park (National Park Service)
Facebook Page
National Battlefield Park Foundation
River Raisin Heritage Trail
Unfortunately, the driving tour book is not available until the park reopens for activities.
Contact information
[email protected]
‪(734) 250-9554‬
fb.com/wtdgi
instagram.com/wtd_gi/
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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40min
January 14, 2021 S1E13 - Elba-Mar Boat Club
Episode Notes
Commodore Neal LeBlanc, Vice Commodore Chris Purcell, and Past Commodore Jim Crooks from Elba-Mar Boat Club talk about the club and what membership includes. They take away some of the mystery.
A note about the Membership Nights. Neal emailed me to say that Membership Nights have been changed.
"It is the last Thursday. However, in the event the last Thursday is a holiday; the Membership Committee will meet on the Thursday prior to the holiday."
Call the club or check online before going, I would suggest.
Transcript
Elba-Mar Boat Club Web Site
Facebook
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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27min
January 07, 2021 S1E12 - Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy
Episode Notes
Peter Kantz, Erin Parker, and Paul Gloor talk with Ben about the role the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy plays in protecting and revitalizing natural areas in the township and across Downriver. Listen particularly if you've ever wondered about all the undeveloped areas of the island and how they're taken care of.
Transcript (Forthcoming, editing in progress)
Links:
Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy Web Site
Facebook
Winter Ways of the Bay Event Jan 9th
EPA's McLouth Steel Superfund page for the Advisory Committee meeting schedule
WTDGI Episode 7 about the Gibraltar Bay Unit
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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29min
December 10, 2020 S1E11 - Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival and the Open Book Theater Company
Episode Notes
Krista Ewbank, director of Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival and Artistic Director of Open Book Theater Company, shares the history of the island's most involved holiday tradition and how her theater has adjusted and thrived in the time of pandemic.
Transcript
Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival
Open Book Theater Company
Encore Michigan
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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30min
December 03, 2020 S1E10 - Christmas Jammie Drive
Episode Notes
Wendy Moco talks about Grosse Ile's Christmas Jammie Drive and Theresa Bizoe from First Step shares their mission and how they benefit from the pajama donations.
Links
Episode
Christmas Jammie Drive
Venmo Contributions
Where to take pajamas
Charities Supported
Penrickton Center for the Blind
Wee Care
First Step
Covenant House
Art & Soul
Podcast Events
Carol on Macomb.
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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November 26, 2020 S1E9 - A Very Special Thanksgiving Episode
Episode Notes
Transcript
No other links necessary.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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7min
November 19, 2020 S1E8 - Good News Grosse Ile and Grosse Ile Rotary Club
Episode Notes
Tracey Pearce joins Ben to talk about Grosse Ile Rotary Club and her Sunday Night Facebook Show, Good News Grosse Ile. She shares some of Rotary's projects and a wish for all of us.
Ben closes with some big announcements. 2 events you won't want to miss.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Rotary
Grosse Ile Rotary Facebook
Rotary International
Vista Maria
What's the Game, Grosse Ile? (Virtual Game Night)
Carol on Macomb.
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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November 12, 2020 S1E7 - Gibraltar Bay Unit of the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge
Episode Notes
John Hartig shares his passion for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Grosse Ile's Gibraltar Bay Unit.
Guest
John Hartig
Transcript
Links
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance
Friends of the Detroit River
Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com
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27min

FAQs about What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?:

How many episodes does What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.