COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—  A new community center will officially open to the public this Saturday, Jan. 18.

The York Creek Community Center is located at 3999 Alpenhorn Dr. NW.  The center services as a meeting place where local organizations can provide a variety of classes, programs and community events, free of charge.

The new facility features meeting rooms, a common area, a kitchen and a computer room equipped with 10 computers. The center is provided by York Creek Apartments but all classes and programs are run by partner organizations, including:

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—Kent County Sheriff’s deputies will fill the Comstock Park Walmart this weekend to help children catch up on their holiday shopping.

This is the 12th year for the sheriff department’s “Shop with a Sheriff” event.  On Sunday, Dec. 8, members of the department will take 120 pre-selected children out shopping at the Alpine Avenue Wal-Mart and the Meijer on Marketplace Dr. SE in Gaines Township.

Shop with a Sheriff is fully funded by private donations from the Kent County community.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.--- Stained glass light covers, novelty mirrors, sports memorabilia and much more will be up for bid Tuesday November 19, as the owners of the Applebee’s in Comstock Park auction off the restaurant’s furnishings.

Team Schostak Family Restaurants is selling off the restaurant’s current décor to clear the way for remodeling.  The Applebee’s located at 3851 Alpine Ave. will remain open.

The auction begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to last several days. Bidding will run through 8 p.m. on www.repocast.com.  Proceeds from the auction will go to Family Promise, a non-profit organization committed to helping low income families achieve lasting independence.

Nearly 100 items are up for bid.  You can find the complete list with photos here.