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Meyer C Weiner is Connected to the Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids February 29, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraiser. Each year half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters as we change how children grow up! Bowl For Kids’ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on our community! The Meyer C. Weiner Company was represented by three teams in this years event. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters and how you can get involved visit http://www.bbbs.org/

http://www.bbbsmi.org/events/bfks/

Gryphon Place - Eat, Drink, Give! April 17, 2020

Eat, Drink, Give

Eat Drink Give will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at The Radisson Plaza Hotel with doors opening at 7:00 PM. This annual event brings hundreds of guests together to enjoy a memorable evening filled with food, drinks, music, and fun. Eat Drink Give features tasty creations from local chefs, an impressive selection of wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for sampling, an awesome venue, fabulous raffle and auction prizes, and best of all — people who want to give back to Gryphon Place to make a big difference!

the Kalamazoo Promise

Kalamazoo Promise

The Kalamazoo Promise is a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at any of Michigan's state colleges or universities for graduates of the public high schools of Kalamazoo, Michigan. To receive the minimum 65% benefit, students must have lived within the Kalamazoo School District, attended public high school there for four years, and graduated. To receive a full scholarship, students must have attended Kalamazoo public schools since kindergarten.

Gryphon Place SUICIDE prevention walk 2019

Gryphon Place

Gryphon Place's 6th annual Suicide Prevention Walk will be held during Suicide Prevention Month on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo. This 5K cause walk will raise awareness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect with each other, and provide critical funds for Gryphon Place - 100% of the community-raised dollars stay here in the community, supporting the local programs and services we offer. We will be there, supporting suicide prevention one step at a time, and we would love for you to join us.

Day-of registration begins at 8 AM, remarks begin at 9 AM with the walk beginning afterwards. Kids and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.

GILMORE KEYBOARD FESTIVAL (ANNUAL EVENT)

Meyer C Weiner Supports the Gilmore Keyboard Festival

In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music.

www.thegilmore.org

Portage Education Foundation Spotlight Awards Dinner on April 19, 2018

Join us in supporting the Portage Public Schools

The Spotlight Award Dinner is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the careers of some amazing teachers. The Class of 2018 will feature the legends of Portage Public Schools Musical Theater and Forensics. James Menchinger, Katherine Mulay, and Laurel Scheidt created magical shows, won state championships, and launched successful careers of many PPS students. Along with Spotlight Award winners we will celebrate the wonderful careers of all those PPS teachers and staff that will be retiring in 2018. Help us shine a spotlight on some very deserving educators.

portageeducationfoundation.org

DONALD J. SEELYE & STEVEN Little Tyler MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC ON JUNE 11, 2018

We support the Seeyle Golf Classic

Southwest Michigan corporate leaders and executives participate in this exclusive golf outing to assist the American Cancer Society as it works to finish the fight against cancer. Participants will enjoy a challenging and enjoyable day of golf, capped off with a cocktail reception, dinner and exciting live auction in the evening.

www.seelyegolfclassic.com

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTER BENEFIT DINNER ON JUNE 25, 2018

Help us support Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Since 1958, Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 6 through 18, in Kalamazoo, Allegan, Calhoun, and Van Buren counties. The financial support of hundreds of donors makes it possible for the agency to professionally match and professionally support Bigs, Littles and their families through the life of the match. This leads to positive friendships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

http://www.bbbsmi.org/events/benefit/

FARMER’S ALLEY THEATRE, 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA ON APRIL 13-14, 2018

Join us in our support of Farmers Alley Theatre

Farmers Alley Theatre invites you to celebrate 10 season of entertainment. Reception to begin at 7:00 with performance to follow at 8:00. Savor hors d'oeuvres and libations as you enjoy performance highlights spanning ten seasons of astounding professional theatre! Reserve your seat by March 31, 2018 and be entered in a drawing to win a 2018-19 Season Membership. $40 of each ticket is tax deductible.

http://www.farmersalleytheatre.com/shows/2017-18/10th-anniversary-gala