Monthly Archives: September 2024

PPT Volunteers at Ella Sharp Park.  Courtesy photo. (September 27, 2024 1:18 PM ET) Jackson residents looking to make a difference in local parks have three upcoming opportunities this fall! People for the Parks and Trails (PPT), a resident-led volunteer group, has scheduled three volunteer projects for the fall 2024 season. The fall season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 28 with a volunteer opportunity at Ella Sharp Park. The following is a list of upcoming projects organized by People for the Parks and Trails: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 am: Paint score box and cleanup ball fields at Ella Sharp Park Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 am: Trim decorative grasses and pickup litter in Downtown Jackson Saturday,Oct.26,10am:RemovelitterandleavesatMt.EvergreenCemetery(Annual Halloween event) At the start of each volunteer season, PPT leaders meet with the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department to see where volunteer projects are needed in the parks system. So far this year, the group has held two volunteer events to spruce up Jackson's public parks, bringing out dozens of residents to participate. In May, the non-profit organization brought together residents to cleanup all 28 of the City’s public parks in one day. Aaron Dimick, PPT Co-Founder and President, says interest in the non-profit continues…

Spring Arbor University Announces Launch of Historic Fundraising Campaign Whiteman Gibbs Science Center.  Photo courtesy SAU. Spring Arbor University this week announced the official launch of Ignite, the comprehensive campaign to raise funds for the expansion and modernization of the Whiteman Gibbs Science Center, continued growth of SAU’s endowment, and support of the university’s annual fund, the Arbor Fund. The SAU Board of Trustees led by campaign steering committee co-chairs Robert Gould & Sherry Roe-Gould and Ron & Marvel Jones announced the public launch of the Ignite campaign, setting the campaign goal at $80 million. The evening concluded with the official groundbreaking ceremony in front of the Whiteman Gibbs Science Center, home to SAU’s natural sciences, math, computer science, and theology departments for over 50 years. Through the Ignite campaign, SAU alumni and friends invest in the next generation of industry and community leaders through their giving to the university. Generous philanthropists provide opportunities for students from all walks of life to receive a rigorous education with Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning. The proposed modernization and expansion of the Whiteman Gibbs Science Center will grow the STEM programs at SAU and increase collaboration among these disciplines. A successful…