Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger proclaimed January 17th to January 25th, 2025 as ‘Be a Good Neighbor Week’ in honor of Marshall County Neighborhood Center Director Christine Garner’s 50th birthday.
Mayor Listenberger’s proclamation states:
“Marshall County is set to celebrate ‘Be a Good Neighbor Week’ from January 17th, 2025, through January 25th, 2025, in honor of Christine Garner’s milestone 50th birthday.
Chris has always exemplified what it means to be a good neighbor, consistently going above and beyond to support her community with kindness, generosity, and compassion.
As we prepare for this special week, we invite everyone to join in and participate, embodying the spirit of neighborly love that Chris has so wonderfully demonstrated. Small acts of kindness, whether lending a helping hand to a neighbor in need, sharing a meal, or simply offering a friendly smile, can have a profound impact on someone’s day—and potentially their life. This celebration is not only a tribute to Chris but also an opportunity for all of us to reflect on how we can contribute positively to the lives of those around us. Let’s come together as a community to honor Chris and share in her goodwill by committing ourselves to being good neighbors.
By the power entrusted in me as the Mayor of Plymouth, Indiana, I, Robert Listenberger, officially proclaim this week “Be A Good Neighbor” week. I challenge each of us to make a difference in someone’s life by some act of kindness.
And I want to wish Christine Garner the happiest of birthdays!”
Individuals who want to participate in ‘Be a Good Neighbor Week’ are invited to pick up a ‘Flat Chris’ at the Center to take selfies with as they do their random acts of kindness throughout the week.
Garner is excited about promoting the Center’s annual fundraiser, Marshall County Neighborhood Center’s Dancing with the Stars 2025 which will be held on Saturday, February 8th at Swan Lake Resort starting at 6 p.m. Dancers will compete to raise money for the Center where in just 2024 3,295 food baskets were served, 350 new households registered for assistance, there were 1,313 visits to the Clothing Closet, 4,247 individuals received clothing, $33,957.67 was spent for food, 169 families in Marshall County were adopted for Christmas, and 3,270 volunteer hours were logged. That is just one year of impact to individuals and families in Marshall County.
Dancers this year include Mayor Listenberger with grand daughter Etta, Pilot News Staff Writer Jamie Fleury with Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Detective Les McFarland, Plymouth Police Corporal and Plymouth Community School Corporation Resource Officer Bridget Hite with Plymouth Firefighter Justyn Wade, The Biggby Boys Luke Bradley with Ethan Combs, Plymouth Community School Corporation Teacher Italia Diaz with Yolanda Quiroz – owner of Yolanda’s, The Best Around Underground Dance Troupe – AK Industries, Andrea Canacci – event coordinator and social media manager from Culver, Assistant Performing Arts Coordinator at Marshall Starke Development Center Phillip McFarland with Performing Arts Coordinator at Marshall Starke Development Center Tabitha Johnson, The Max Girls – Emily Matsen, Jessie Hill and Tyler Brennan, and Alex Benson and Lela Crawford..
To vote for your favorite dancers go to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center’s Facebook page, the Marshall County Neighborhood Center’s Dancing with the Stars Facebook page, go online to givegrove.com/dwts2025/vote/, send a check by mail (made out to Marshall County Neighborhood Center with your favorite dancers noted in the memo line) to Marshall County Neighborhood Center, PO Box 353, Plymouth, IN 46563, drop off check or cash to 402 W. Garro St., Plymouth or connect with your favorite dancers.
Garner shared the impact of votes – to date the collective votes raised from all the dancers is equal to 1,020 food baskets.
Less than 40 seats to the event were available at the time of the writing of this article. Get your tickets before they sell out.
There are many ways to be a good neighbor – be sure to tag Garner on social media as you take your “Flat Chris’ across Marshall County this week and celebrate her 50th birthday with random acts of kindness!
A live video of the proclamation can be viewed on Facebook @ Pilot News Group.
