REES Theater Project Nears Fundraising Goal as Deadline Approaches

The REES Theater restoration effort is close to qualifying for a $300,000 grant, but time is running out. As of Monday afternoon, the project was within $150,000 of its $1.5 million fundraising goal, according to project organizers. The goal has to be reached by tonight at midnight, in order to get the $300,000 from the Regional Cities Initiative.

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Marshall County Community Foundation Grant Accepted at Argos School Board Meeting

Argos School Board members officially accepted a donation from the Marshall County Community Foundation when they met Monday night.

The MCCF supplied a total of $96,293 to 14 different Marshall County Organizations during their fall grant round. Argos Superintendent Ned Speicher shared that the school’s theater department was one of the organizations that benefited from those funds. Continue reading

Marshall County Community Foundation Assists Several Local Organizations with More than $96,000 in Grant Funding

The Marshall County Community Foundation held an awards presentation in Plymouth on Wednesday where recipients for the second round of 2018 Community Fund grants were announced.

During this year’s fall grant round, a total of $96,293 was awarded to fourteen Marshall County organizations for various projects. Continue reading

Today is the Public Premiere of the Documentary “Lake Maxinkuckee: A History”

Community members have a chance to see a free screening of a new documentary entitled “Lake Maxinkuckee: A History” at 10 a.m. today.

The Antiquarian and Historical Society (AHS) of Culver will present the film at the train station-depot in the town park on Lake Shore Drive. It is about 30 minutes long and will feature original footage shot in the area as well as historical photos and videos. Continue reading

Tonight’s Summer in the Park Concert will Make You Want to Shake Your Tail Feather

Photo Source: Plymouth Chamber of Commerce

The City of Plymouth will host a musical and colorful spectacle tonight when the Parrots of the Caribbean perform live as a part of the Summer in the Park Concert series in River Park Square.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will start around 7:30 p.m. It will run until 9:30 and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required and cost $10 for adults and youth gets in for free.

According to the band’s website, they put on a high energy, original “trop-rock” stage show that features a salute to Jimmy Buffett. Event organizers encourage everyone to dress up in their most vibrant tropical apparel to really get into the spirit of the show. Continue reading