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The Calumet Public Library is home to many books, of many genres, and a cozy little colorful nook for the kids who happily pass through (and sometimes have a hard time leaving).   Beyond the world of fiction and imagination, the passionate Ladies of the Library bring dreams and fun and exploration to life…for all ages!   From a pleasant conversation over a warm cup of coffee to an elegant tea party paired with tasty treats to a friendly match of pickle ball…you will see it all!   Greenway Area Community Fund Board Member, Lynda Tarbuck, who proudly represents Calumet,

Any area students interested in pursuing their education during the 2023-2024 school year is encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation.  Grand Rapids Community Foundation Executive Director, Mindy Nuhring, states, “We have over 100 scholarships worth over $200,000 to award to students.  There is one simple application on our website, www.gracf.org, and then click on Apply for Scholarships.” All students, both traditional and nontraditional, are encouraged to apply, as there is a wide variety of scholarships available:  academic, vocational, technical, certifications.  The application period runs from February 1, 2023, to midnight on March 15, 2023. 

“The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Wilcox to the Board Chair position of the Foundation’s Board of Directors,” says Mindy Nuhring, Executive Director of the Community Foundation, “and we welcome Julie to her new leadership position on the Board.”   Julie Wilcox has been on the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Board since 2019 and is the Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer for Grand Rapids State Bank.  She has extensive experience working in multiple advertising agencies throughout the United States and during the past decade has dedicated her career to community banking. 

McGregor Lakes Area Foundation (MLAF) is granting $16,230 to McGregor community organizations in 2022. MLAF issued the largest amount of grant dollars in one year, since its inception in 1992. The Long Lake Conservation Center will be replacing old equipment for their very popular outdoor winter program of snow shoeing and cross-country skiing McGregor ANGELS conducts a program entitled Area Neighbors Giving Elderly Live-In Services. The grant to McGregor ANGELS helps offer assistance to seniors age 60 and over, who are at risk of losing independence to live safely in their homes McGregor School District received 2 grants, one for

The Greenway Area Community Fund recently awarded the Lawrence Lake Legion and Sons of the American Legion Post 476 a $1,500 grant. This money was put towards the purchase of a new sound system that they were able to use during their annual Memorial Day program at Lakeview Cemetery in Coleraine. This sound system, specifically designed for outdoor environments, is now stored right at the cemetery.   According to Tim Hoshal, member of the Lawrence Lake Legion Post 476, “Over the years, we had to either borrow or rent a sound system for this event. Because of the grant, we