PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.— Some West Michigan children are warming up for a cold weather tradition.

Wednesday, members of the seventh and eighth grade band will serenade seniors at Vista Springs Assisted Living, located at 3740 Richton Ave. NE.  The 45-minute performance will include many classic carols. 

Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a free public charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth.  

NORTHVIEW, Mich.—Make room for new holiday gifts while helping Northview seniors during the high school’s Electronic Recycling Fundraiser.

Now through Feb, 1, supporters are encouraged to drop off old electronics at Comprenew, and let employees know their donation is for the Northview Class of 2015 fundraiser. 

Comprenew is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Acceptable donations include:

• Cell phones
• Radios
• Microwaves
• VCRs
• TVs
• Laptops (all hard drives will be wiped out or destroyed)
• Computer monitors, keyboards
• Computer mouses
• Printers
• Speakers
• Power Cords

For a complete list of acceptable items, visit Comprenew’s website. 

Proceeds from the drop-off drive will go toward an all night party for the senior class.

Nexus Academy of Grand Rapids, is hosting a free college financial aid seminar on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. featuring a representative from Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC). The event, which is open to the public, will help educate parents and students on financial aid, the FAFSA application, and scholarship options for any student considering college.

Families interested in learning more about the college application and financial aid process should RSVP for the event on the Nexus Academy of Grand Rapid’s event page.

The event will be held at the Nexus Academy campus in Grand Rapids, located inside the Clark Place building at 801 Broadway Ave. NW, Suite 225.