Standish business partners with Michigan Works
Eight businesses recently partnered with Michigan Works! Region 7B to submit successful Going PRO Talent Fund grant applications. Funds awarded will help these businesses upskill their employees.
Financial Reality Fairs held at local school districts
North Central Area Credit Union has offered Financial Reality Fairs to local school districts this year.
Celtic and French Canadian music featured at Standish Art Center
Back by popular demand, LA Compagnie will perform for the Second Sunday’s season finale concert this Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at the Northeast Art Center, located at 3233 Grove Street Road in Standish.
Daylight Saving Time and the equinox
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9, when clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. This change is expected to bring longer daylight hours in the evening.
Rotary News
On Feb. 27, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish heard a presentation by Fay Reid and Laurie Keel about the Dog Scouts of America, DSA, a national 401(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1996.
Just do it yourself
I just watched a video on the weather channel about making your own windshield washer fluid for your car. It is cost-effective and seems simple. You simply add four cups of water, half a cup of rubbing alcohol (to keep the mixture from freezing), a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid, and a few drops of blue dye (which is obviously optional).
Put Your Town On The Map
The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, which will provide $50,000 in grant funding for three projects to help small communities in Michigan grow and thrive. Communities with up to 10,000 residents can submit proposals through March 28.
10,000 Trees for Peace
On Feb. 20, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish heard a presentation by Chris Velasquez, President of the Midland Noon Rotary Club, about the “10,000 Trees for Peace” Rotary project in South Sudan.
Rep. Hoadley supports bipartisan agreement
State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, this week supported a bipartisan agreement that protects Michigan’s tip credit and establishes what he referred to as “commonsense paid sick leave policies” that work for both job providers and their hardworking employees.
Trivia winners announced
An annual scholarship fundraiser has raised close to $10,000 for Arenac County high school graduates.