National Donut Day is here and it's the sweetest day of the year! But as we chomp on delicious sweet treats, not many Americans know that National Donut Day has a deeper meaning.
The alley between Eighth and Ninth Streets in the Central Neighborhood has been transformed into something out of a fairy tale. Thousands of brightly-colored lights and lawn ornaments hang from roof gables and ropes ― a set of chimes mounted on the side of a garage rings out traditional carols.
Vince Cornelier is standing outside his garage, ringing a bell next to a red Salvation army kettle.
“What we’ve decided to do is to collect funds for the Salvation Army,” he says. “Because with the masks and everything, it is hard to come up on people when you are coming out of the store, and so this seemed like a good thing to try, and it seems to be working out.”
9 & 10 News
December 21, 2020
Monday marks the last day of the Traverse City Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Matching Mondays.
For the last several years, an anonymous donor has matched donations up to $30,000 for the Salvation Army during Christmas time.
Over the last two Mondays they have collected over $20,000 and hope to raise the rest on Monday.
The Salvation Army is finishing Matching Mondays off with an event in the Salvation Army parking lot that runs until 7 p.m.
“We have the BATA Bus that’s designed with Christmas trees or lights that’s gonna be out there. We’ll have our canteen out there and some lights, and then we’re gonna have our kettles out there so if you want to drive by and just drop a donation in there, that’s another way just to give on this Matching Monday,” said Matthew Winters, Lieutenant, Salvation Army Traverse City.
Flickr/James Paull 71 miles Cutting through Arapahoe, Denver and Douglas counties, the High Line Canal Trail, one of the nation s longest urban trails, includes everything from public art to ponds, forests, residential areas, golf courses and industrial zones. Bikers, horse riders, rollerbladers and joggers are often out and about, but considering that 350,000 residents live within a mile of the trail, many stretches still feel very remote. Find more information on highlinecanal.org. Distance varies While Red Rocks Park is best known for its world-famous amphitheater nestled between 300-foot-high rock formations, the 640-acre Denver mountain park also offers two hiking trails: the 1.4-mile Trading Post Trail and the six-mile Red Rocks Trail, which leads to Matthew Winters Park. During concert season, these trails are packed, and the roads to them can be clogged with traffic. In winter, they re considerably less crowded and offer the same stunning views of the plains and the r
9 & 10 News
December 14, 2020
As you get out and do your Christmas shopping this year, you might notice the Salvation Army bell ringers are back out for the season.
It is always a wonderful time to donate but if you want your donations to go the extra mile you can donate on Matching Mondays.
An anonymous donor is matching up to $30,000 this week Monday and next week Monday.
Last Monday they raised just under $10,000.
Donations can be made in person, online here, or be mailed in.
Give by mail: The Salvation Army, PO Box 5228, Traverse City, MI 49696-5228
Give in person: The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow St. Traverse City, MI 49686