Behind the Scenes of the Annual Bids ‘N’ Stuff Fundraiser
Picture this – a gathering of philanthropic community members on a beautiful fall evening, enjoying drinks and delicious foods, all with the purpose of supporting a beloved local non-profit through bidding on exciting auction items. But what does it truly take to plan a large-scale fundraising event? Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum Executive Director, Katie […]
20 Years of Connections & Friendship at the Forks Senior Center
The oldest senior center is Calhoun County is turning 20! The Forks Senior Center (FSC) grew from the passion of a few local seniors wanting a place to connect in 2005. Beginning at the First United Methodist Church, members gathered to play card games and socialize, but the interest and membership grew rapidly. By 2008, […]
New Opportunities with There’s Enough
Most of us collect things… clothes, furniture, decorations, but what do you do with those items when your done with them? Throw them away? Donate to Goodwill? Hold onto them forever? While now, there’s a new opportunity for your used goods to find a new home with There’s Enough. Starting in 2018 as a dream […]
Art Under the Albion Tower
Join the Albion Arts Commission, Sister City Committee, and Salem United Church of Christ for an exciting two days of art, entertainment, and community during Art Under the Albion Tower. The second annual event highlights local talents from creators to performers with over 25 vendors and over 7 live performers. Taking place under Albion’s iconic […]
Albion’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration
“Learning about what was can help improve our present” – Lenn Reid Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, holds great significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It memorializes the time in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamation and therefore, […]
“Color Our World” with Albion District Library this Summer!
Summer is here and that means ADL’s annual summer reading challenge is too! Kicking off on June 7th, get ready to read to win. Available for all ages, the true purpose of a summer reading challenge is to help prevent the “summer slide” that can occur for grade school students, keeping students actively reading through […]
Move Your Body at Influence Studio
Kristy Clement is bringing movement and dance back to the Albion community with new non-profit – Fluence Arts Organization! Established is 2024 with the goal of developing dance and high-quality performing arts experiences in Albion, Fluence Arts has recently opened their doors to a new studio space located in Tennant Hall – Influence Studio. Starting […]
de Nicola and Saurer Families Celebrate Plaque Dedication in McIntosh Park
Back in 2021, two funds were established at the Albion Community Foundation that have impacted key assets in the City of Albion focusing on parks, recreation, children, and families. Tony and Christie de Nicola started the Beth and John Saurer Fund, in honor of Christie’s parents, and the Carol and Guy de Nicola Fund, in honor of Tony’s parents. […]
Local Robotics Team takes on the World Championship and Receives the Judge’s Award
NERD Spark 9312, based out of Albion and Canton, Michigan, is a robotics team that competes in the globally recognized program, FIRST Robotics. FIRST develops students’ problem solving and communication skills through hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The competition aspect of FIRST challenges students to build and compete with a self-made […]
On the Hunt with Albion Eggstravaganza
The History Since 2019 Albion Eggstravaganza has created joyous memories for Albion’s youth through the largest egg hunt in the community. When the City of Albion announced the cancellation of the egg hunt in 2019, a group of Albion High School (AHS) Alumni, including Nathan Fuentes, jumped into action to give back into the community. […]