Angels of Action provides bags of food each Friday to more than 630 Elementary students throughout Mecosta County. But when those children go on Christmas break December 20th they may not have enough food at home to eat during the 14-day hiatus from school.

To help make sure those children are nourish, Angels of Action will be providing something a little extra special in the last bag of food before the holidays. The kids look forward to these extra treats in their bag.

Organizers are asking donors to participate in their Fill the Sleigh food drive, which is going on now through December 23. Nonperishiable food items can be dropped off inside the historic Nisbett Building in downtown Big Rapids, located at 210 Maple Street. Other donation sites include Chemical Bank's downtown and Perry Avenue locations, Coldwell Banker Schmidt and Complete Carpet and Restoration in Big Rapids, and Hixson's Family Market in Canadian Lakes. 

For more information visit angelsofaction.org or call 734-716-2121

ALANON IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS.  YOU CAN ATTEND A MEETING TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM AT ST. PHILLIPS CHURCH IN REED CITY.

The Big Rapids Public Schools bands are offering a series of concerts, which are free and open to the public. All concerts will be held at the Big Rapids High School auditorium, which is located on the lower level of the Big Rapids High School, located at 21175 - 15 Mile Road. 

The 6th grade band, Chamber Winds (ensemble) and BRHS Jazz Ensemble will end the Big Rapids Band Concert Series. 

There will be a free-will "pass the hat" offered at the conclusion of the concert. Handicap seating is avaliable in the auditorium.