Saturday, December 8, 2012
Black-tie event at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial collects hundreds of toys for Toys for Tots
Hundreds of toys were donated at the annual Toys for Tots celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. More than 300 people attended the event that was black-tie optional. The event was chaired by two couples: David and Janet Cornillie and Donna and Brian Satterfield. United States Marines attending the event on behalf of the Toys for Tots Foundation were: LtCol Benjamin Stinson, LtCol Eric Hamstra, 1stSgt David Auwen, Cpl Patrick Block and LCpl Adam Richey.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Photos of the Nov. 23 Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade with nearly 100 entries.
Enjoy photos from the 2012 Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24 or drop one off at local collection sites.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24 or drop one off at local collection sites.
The holidays are made a little brighter for needy children in southeast Michigan when a new toy is delivered by Toys for Tots--that is the mission of the United States Marine Corps Reserve's program said Staff Sergeant Robert Stoddard, this year's Marine Coordinator. Stoddard is assigned to the 1st Battalion 24th Marines at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. "This year the need is even greater than last year. We're doing our best to help out every needy child," Stoddard said. Stoddard said more donations are needed, however. Toys for Tots History United States Marine Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, founded Toys for Tots program in Los Angeles in 1947 and 5,000 toys were collected during a campaign before Christmas that year. The following…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Parade, in its 37th year, will showcase nearly 100 parade entries including marching bands, clowns, floats and carolers.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The 37th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is the biggest event of the year in the Grosse Pointe area, and the 2012 edition will showcase nearly 100 parade units and community groups! The parade takes place on Friday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. Featured attractions this year include the Ecorse Community , Grosse Pointe North, De La Salle, Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe South High School marching bands; strolling Christmas Carolers; the Shen Yun Christmas Float; the Redford Unicycle Club; The Detroit Fire Department Clowns and dozens of marching units from area organizations. The Santa Claus Parade starts at the corner of Lewiston and Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms, proceeds west on Kercheval through The Hill shopping district and…
Friday, June 24, 2011
Squeezing in ways to help others will add fun to your busy schedule this year.
Baseball, swimming, sailing–volunteering? That’s right, summertime is the perfect time to explore volunteering activities with kids of all ages. And yes, it can be fun! Making donations and spending time with others teaches children empathy and compassion and provides an opportunity to learn about a new environment. Elementary school-age children can begin by purging toys, books and clothing on a rainy summer day. Local non-profit organizations like The Neighborhood Club and the Salvation Army take donations almost daily and Purple Heart will even schedule a pick up within one to two days. For young children who are looking beyond cleaning their rooms or the basement, The Volunteer Family web site offers dozens of fun and creative ways to …
