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My Town: Meijer shoppers receive checkout surprise

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24th, 8:00 am

WALKER, Mich.—Christmas came early to 213 Meijer shoppers, who received a checkout surprise.

 

On Dec. 13, the Walker-based retailer paid for all of the gifts and groceries filling each shopper’s cart, ranging from $350 to $1,200 each.  The company posted video of the event on YouTube, which you can find here.

 

“The holidays are a time for kindness and joy, and the Very Merry Meijer event was a perfect opportunity for us to share the spirit of the season with those we hold dear: our customers,” Co-Chairman Hank Meijer said. “Our family has always believed that our customers don’t need us, but that we need them. That philosophy still guides us today. We are very thankful for our customers, and wanted to find a special way to wish them a very Merry Christmas.”

 

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My Town: Protect your child - free car seat safety checks

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15th, 12:39 pm
My Town: Protect your child - free car seat safety checks

LOWELL, Mich.—Two out of three child car seats are being used incorrectly, and with holiday travel ramping up in the coming weeks, now is the time to make sure your little one is protected on the road.

The Lowell Fire Department will be hosting a free car seat safety check this Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Officers and community volunteers will check each infant car seat and child booster seat to make sure they are correctly installed in your vehicle.  Qualified families can also purchase a discounted replacement seat, while supplies last.

The car seat safety check is part of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention program. Similar events are planned for 2015 at the following times and locations:

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My Town Lowell: Fallasburg schoolhouse decked out for Dec. 13 celebration

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11th, 12:34 pm
My Town Lowell: Fallasburg schoolhouse decked out for Dec. 13 celebration

LOWELL, Mich.—Christmas is coming early to the Lowell community.

The schoolhouse in Fallasburg is all decked out for this year’s celebration, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Community members are encouraged to visit the schoolhouse for live holiday music by Hawks & Owls, refreshments, and food from Dottie’s famous Christmas buffet.  The evening will wrap up with a roaring bonfire in Fallas Field.

The event is free but the Fallasburg Historical Society is requesting a $20 donation from adults.

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My Town Lowell: Police department repaid in kindness after viral video

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10th, 5:54 pm
My Town Lowell: Police department repaid in kindness after viral video

LOWELL, Mich.— The Lowell Police Department is getting repaid in kindness after posting a video of its officers giving gifts to drivers they pulled over.

The video posted Tuesday quickly went viral, with more than 220,000 views on YouTube by Wednesday afternoon.  According to the police department’s Facebook page, their campaign of kindness attracted attention from everywhere; the department has handled phone calls and messages from around the world.

The citizens of Lowell are also showing their appreciation. One person dropped off a box of doughnuts at the police station Wednesday morning, and three young people also left a cake and ornaments for all of the officers.

RELATED: Lowell police surprise drivers with Christmas presents 

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My Town Lowell: Chamber considers trimming down holiday tradition

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8th, 3:00 pm
My Town Lowell: Chamber considers trimming down holiday tradition

LOWELL, Mich.—The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is considering trimming down a holiday tradition.

In an online survey sent out to patrons, the Chamber asks if Christmas Through Lowell should be scaled down to a two-day event.  The annual celebration is currently a three-day event featuring a night-time parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus. To share your insights about the festivities, visit the Chamber’s survey here.

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My Town: Bottoms up! Kent District Library serving a second round of KD aLe

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4th, 10:59 am
My Town: Bottoms up! Kent District Library serving a second round of KD aLe

KENT COUNTY, Mich.—Kent District Library is ordering a second round of its popular series for beer lovers.

KD aLe will return Monday, Dec. 8 with a home brewing workshop by Edward Long from Siciliano’s Market.  Long will outline the basics of brewing during his visit to the Sand Lake/Nelson Township branch.  The home brewing workshop schedule is as follows:

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My Town Lowell: Flat River Outreach Ministries accepting donations for Christmas boxes

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3rd, 3:19 pm
My Town Lowell: Flat River Outreach Ministries accepting donations for Christmas boxes

LOWELL, Mich.— Last year, Flat River Outreach Ministries helped fill the plates and gift boxes for 284 families at Christmastime; this year, the nonprofit is hoping to do it again, with the community’s help.

For the next ten days, FROM is collecting toy, personal care products, fresh fruit and other food donations for its annual Christmas box distribution. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FROM, located at 11535 E. Fulton Street.  The Christmas boxes will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FROM.  FROM will also have a Christmas store for parents to select gifts for their children.

If you know a family in need, call FROM at (616) 897-8260.

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