Over $4,000 Collected for Plymouth Band Boosters at “Driven to Give” Fundraiser

Members of Oliver Ford Team Presenting Check to Plymouth Band Boosters & Staff

Last year, more than $4,000 was raised for the Plymouth Band Boosters through a “Driven to Give” fundraising event sponsored by Oliver Ford Lincoln in Plymouth.

According to a press release, about 200 people turned up on a chilly day in November to test drive vehicles in order to assist the band program. Continue reading

Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive Collection

As temperatures continue to drop, individuals will begin breaking out warmer clothing when they prepare to leave their homes. Unfortunately, not everybody has that option. The national organization Warm Up reports that every winter, 14 million children across the country go without adequate winter wear.

Several area businesses are doing their part to cut those numbers down locally by hosting drop-off locations for the Warm-Up Marshall County Coat Drive. Continue reading

Bowling Fundraiser Set to Help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

A chance to help a local organization raise funds for breast cancer awareness is quickly approaching.

Jennifer Houin said the second annual Bowling for Ta-tas event is to bring awareness of breast cancer to those in the community. Its main focus is to bring funds to the Ounce of Prevention organization to spread that awareness.

The event is Saturday, March 14 at Quick’s Lanes in Plymouth with social time at 6 p.m. The time slots available for four-person teams are 7-9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight ET. The entry fee is $25 which includes shoe rental, pizza, beer, and two hours of bowling.

Bowlers will have an opportunity to purchase items to support the fight against breast cancer. Houin says a special prize will be awarded to the top two teams in both time slots.

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