Who to 'Like' from Trenton on Facebook

Everyone and their grandmother has a Facebook account. It's true. We checked.

Though spending hours playing Farmville and updating your status with literary gems like, "I'm sleepy." and "It's raining outside!" is fun, it may not always be useful.

Trenton Patch wants to help you maximize your Facebook potential and to know pretty much everything there is to know about Trenton.

Here is a list of Facebook users and pages that we "like" and we think you should too.

• Trenton, MI...THE BEST CITY EVER!!! is a page dedicated to all things Trenton. Traffic on the page has slowed in the last year, but the page still represents a great place to meet and talk with like-minded friends in an online environment. People have used the page to help find a home for "Ziggy" the soon-to-be homeless Guinea pig and to comment on what they love most about Trenton. Here are a few examples of what people are saying on the page:

Trenton where I met the best guy ever.--Katie Tyler

I grew up in Trenton from the 60's through the 90's. I couldn't have asked for a better place to experience my childhood... what a GREAT place to live. Now I live in Southern California, but I sure do miss my ole' hometown.--Gary Kruse

• I Love My Trenton School provides information on Trenton Public Schools. With all of the financial concerns for Michigan school districts, this page could come in handy. Much of the information posted on the page comes from Trenton Patch, but allows users another opportunity to get the conversation going. Here are a few examples of what people are saying on the page.

School Board Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Neil E. Van Riper Building, 2603 Charlton Road.--I Love My Trenton School

Any idea what that recommendation entails? I'm planning to attend tonight. I have some ideas of my own to ease traffic safety issues.--Jami Revesz

• Trenton Parks and Recreation is a great page for staying informed on events and activities provided by the city of Trenton's Parks and Recreation Department. Here are a few examples of what people are saying on the page.

Due to rain, today's swim lessons, tennis and t-ball classes have been canceled.--Trenton Parks and Recreation

 Still time to register for Princess and Theatre Dance Camps!--Trenton Parks and Recreation

• Jackson DDS Dental Design Studio Dr. Noel W Jackson is a man dedicated to his community. Jackson is a dentist who owns the Jackson DDS Dental Design Studio on West Road and spends a great deal of his free time giving back to the community.He recently gave several organizations in lieu of paying for advertising for his business.
• Elizabeth Park is an "unofficial" page allowing people an opportunity to share stories, photos and video of their experiences at one of the most beautiful parks in Michigan. There is even a summer photo contest going on right now. Here are a few examples of what people are saying on the page.

Well I think this is a beautiful picture, you even got the blue sky in it as well.--Anna Widdis

Haven't been to the park for a few weeks, does anybody have an update on the progress of the fountain / splash pool? Sure hope it gets done before the season is over.--Kelly Gibney Amison

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