Past Events
January 2020
Wayne State Sponsor Night
Join us and other sponsors for a fun night of Warrior Men's and Women's Basketball! Be sure to stop by the Milk Means More booth to learn more about dairy as a protein slam dunk. More details to come. Follow the link to purchase game tickets.
Find out more »Protein Power Play: Detroit Red Wings v. Buffalo Sabres
Join Milk Means More on Sunday, January 12th to cheer on the Detroit Red Wings against the Buffalo Sabres! Snag some "swag," get a picture with Mootilda, and learn how dairy will help you "power up" everyday by visiting our booth in the Little Caesars Arena concourse before taking your seat. Click on the link below for game and ticket information.
Find out more »Kids & Family Expo
Jump in and enjoy the family fun at the 7th Annual Kids & Family Expo with Milk Means More. Power up with a dairy snack then explore the exhibits and entertainment on Saturday, January 25th. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit the link below.
Find out more »March 2020
Dairy Day with the Grand Rapids Drive
Join Milk Means More and the Grand Rapids Drive as they take on Lakeland Magic on Sunday, March 22 at 7pm! Mootilda will be in attendance with many fun giveaways for the kids, along with educational information on the benefits of dairy! For ticketing information, visit the Drive's website listed below.
Find out more »May 2020
Sports Summit #StayHomeStayHealthy – Fueling the Student Athlete: A Strong Team with School Foodservice with Richard Browder
Sports Summit #StayHomeStayHealthy - Fueling the Student Athlete: A Strong Team with School Foodservice with Richard Browder (Brighton High School) Tune in on Zoom for fun and to get the tools you need to help your student athletes be their best while at home. BONUS: The first 30 people to register will receive a $10 Domino's Pizza gift card so you can lunch and learn. Schools across Michigan have closed their doors but coaches are working hard to connect with their athletes. Milk Means More invites anyone working with high school athletes to join us for a three-part LIVE series to discuss sports nutrition, working with the food service team and mental health. Register now by following the link below!
Find out more »Sports Summit #StayHomeStayHealthy – Mind, Body and Sport with World Champion Swimmer Allison Schmitt
Sports Summit #StayHomeStayHealthy – Mind, Body, and Sport with World Champion Swimmer Allison Schmitt Tune in on Zoom for fun and to get the tools you need to help your student athletes be their best while at home. BONUS: The first 30 people to register will receive a $10 Domino’s Pizza gift card so you can lunch and learn. Schools across Michigan have closed their doors but coaches are working hard to connect with their athletes. Milk Means More invites anyone working with high school athletes to join us for a three-part LIVE series to discuss sports nutrition, working with the food service team and mental health. Register now by following the link below!
Find out more »June 2020
USDA Farmers to Families Dairy Box Giveaway!
FREE dairy boxes! Milk Means More and our partners are giving away dairy boxes at two different locations this Saturday. Join Battle Creek Community Foundation, Milk Means More, Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, South Michigan Food Bank, Prelude Home, ReMax Brighton and Prairie Farms for a USDA Farmers to Families Dairy Box distribution! When: June 27th, 2020 Location 1: Carson – Rizer Athletic Field, W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location 2: ReMax Brighton , 6870 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48114 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Maximum of two boxes per vehicle. Get a box for you – and your neighbor! While supplies last. Each dairy box contains: 2 gallons of milk 2 – 14 ounce strawberry milk chugs 2 – 14 ounce chocolate milk chugs Sour cream French onion dip Cottage cheese Cream cheese *At the Battle…
Find out more »July 2020
Mootilda’s Virtual Summer Camp
Join Mootilda as she learns how to create recipes and crafts, gets active and visits a Michigan dairy farm. Throughout each LIVE session, virtual campers will have an opportunity to win prizes, ask questions and have tons of fun! Register and find the list of activities for each day here. Grab the items for the crafts and ingredients for the simple recipes so your camper is ready to follow along. Join us LIVE each day at 10 a.m. Eastern on Facebook or Mootilda’s page right here on our website!
Find out more »October 2020
Virtual Farm Tour with Detroit Lion, Frank Ragnow, for Grades 3rd – 5th
Join Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions Center, on a 45-minute tour of Reid Dairy Farm in Eastern Michigan. This fun, interactive experience will help students learn where milk comes from, how it is produced and the many different foods that are made from milk. Frank Ragnow will join virtually and share how he stays healthy and strong. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:00 a.m. Teachers – Registration Link for tour on Oct. 13, 2020. Upon registering, you will receive the link to watch the tour in your classroom via Zoom, and the live-streaming link to share with your students who may be learning remotely. Registering will also provide you reminder emails and notifications of future Virtual Farm Tours. Parent/Student (no need to register) – Participate from the live stream for this tour at the links below: Milk Means More Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/milkmeansmore/live_videos Right here on this page: www.milkmeansmore.org/virtual-farm-tour Meet the farmer: Jim…
Find out more »Virtual Farm Tour for Grades 6th-12th
Join the 45-60 minute tour of Sand Creek Dairy on the west side of Michigan to learn about different careers in the dairy industry. Meet dairy farmer Ethan Haywood to see how the cows are cared for, learn how the milk is collected from the cows and meet the calves. We’ll also hear from special guests who work with dairy farmers across the state: a dairy nutritionist who creates cows’ menu, a dairy veterinarian who helps farmers care for cows and a milk truck driver who collects the milk and drives it to the processing plant. Along with the professionals who work directly with the farm, we will hear from a registered dietitian to learn about their career. Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. Teachers – Registration Link for tour on Oct. 15, 2020. Upon registering, you will receive the link to watch the tour in your classroom via Zoom,…
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