WHITEHALL, Mich.—A fundraiser by the Whitehall band boosters is getting city support.

On June 11, the Whitehall city council unanimously approved allowing Tag Day to run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 27. 

During Tag Day, students play instruments, display their band sign or wear a vest or apron to raise awareness about the Whitehall band program, while raising money to pay for transportation to competitions, equipment, uniforms and other necessities.  Last year, Tag Day generated more than $1,000; this year organizers hope to raise $1,3000.

Applications are being accepted for the Go Green Youth Challenge tree planting grants.

Children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate.  Participants are challenged to collect change individually, with their class or with a club each spring.  The change will go toward community tree plantings by the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, as well as program outreach efforts.  The team that raises the most for the Go Green Youth Challenge will be awarded with a tree planning in their community.  They also get an invitation to the state Arbor Day celebration in April at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

Local governments, public educational institutions, public libraries, non-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, churches and tribal governments can also apply for a Go Green youth Challenge tree planting grant by visiting this websit

(WZZM) -- West Michigan may see some strong storms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

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