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December 2025 in Mt. Pleasant: Holiday celebrations, new year festivities and more
December brings photos with Santa, Mt. Pleasant’s annual downtown Christmas Celebration, and so much more. Many say that this is the most wonderful time of the year. Join in activities for the whole family throughout the month while preparing to bid 2025 adieu and ring in 2026 with these December events in Mt. Pleasant.
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Union Township reconstruction project improves safety and accessibility at McDonald and Jameson Parks
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December 2025 in Mt. Pleasant: Holiday celebrations, new year festivities and more
December brings photos with Santa, Mt. Pleasant’s annual downtown Christmas Celebration, and so much more. Many say that this is the most wonderful time of the year. Join in activities for the whole family throughout the month while preparing to bid 2025 adieu and ring in 2026 with these December events in Mt. Pleasant.
Isabella Bank completes major downtown Mt. Pleasant remodel
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Beyond the Bells: The Salvation Army’s year-round support for local families
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Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access
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Holiday with Heart delivers $24K in nonprofit community support
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