To say Lowell was busy this week is an understatement. Between school, business and community activities, there have been special events almost every day of the week.
Here’s a look at just some of what’s been happening around town in recent days.
On Monday, Cub Scout Pack 3106 at St. Patrick School heard a presentation from three members of the Michigan State Police.
The boys had a chance to ask questions and exam tactical gear and other equipment up close.
However, the highlight of the evening was the demonstration from a police tracking dog. Among the fun facts the scouts learned is that the dog’s handler has a special carrier that allows him to climb a ladder with the dog on his back if needed.
On Tuesday, Gilda’s Club members held their annual Christmas Party. At the start of the night, Pink Arrow Pride presented a check worth $68,000 to the organization.
In addition to a delicious meal and desserts, the evening included crafts for the kids, a visit from Santa, door prizes for adults and a hot chocolate bar. It was an opportunity for families grappling with cancer and its effects to have some time to celebrate the season with their loved ones.
The Woman’s Life – 928 Chapter met on Thursday morning for their December meeting and spread some Christmas joy to Alpha Family Center. They presented the center’s executive director, Christa Wetzel, with a $1,025 check. The money came from the group’s fundraising efforts.
At the high school, the curtain rose on Thursday night for the first performance of The Merrie Christmas Show.
Clocking in at 35 minutes long, this was a family friendly production filled with music and stories. In addition to the Thursday performance, The Merrie Christmas Show ran on Friday evening and Saturday morning as well.
Friday was a full day, starting in the morning with two business ribbon-cutting ceremonies. As part of the grand reopening event, Lowell McDonald’s owner Ken Berg presented a $2,500 check to Dawn Broene, executive director of Flat River Outreach Ministries.
Down the street, Mel Trotter Ministries was also celebrating as it officially opened its Lowell location.
On Friday evening, the first of two Luminary Walks was held at the Wittenbach Wege Center. The annual event has swelled to attract thousands of visitors who embrace the opportunity to walk the center’s trails at night, with luminaries guiding the way. Tonight (Saturday) is family night, and the center will have a full slate of crafts and activities for participants to enjoy. The event runs from 6pm-9pm.
Back in town, a throng of people converged on the Riverwalk for the annual Nite of Christmas cheer.
There were hot dogs, roasted chestnuts and live reindeer outside. But, of course, the main attraction for many people was the chance to visit with the the man in red: Santa.
On Saturday morning, kids lined up at LowellArts to audition for the organization’s spring play: The Trial of Goldilocks. Boys and girls between ages 8-18 are invited to try out for one of 18 spots in the cast. A second audition opportunity will be held this Tuesday, December 17, at 6:30pm at the LowellArts Gallery.
Did you attend any of these events or were you busy doing something else? Tell us how you spent your week in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
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