Last year our CHA memberships’ individual donations totaled almost $2800. Well done neighbors! Let’s do it again!
For those of you who may be new to the area, Northport has an outdoor concert series at the Marina Park every Friday night, from June 26 to August 28 this year. All are welcome to come and bring a picnic while you sit outside and enjoy the music, the view, and the friendliness of our community. The concerts are free to attend, but obviously there are costs involved to bring in these musicians.
Even though collections are taken at the concert, a very small amount of what is needed is collected in this manner. Sponsorships from individuals and organizations are needed to cover the costs of the bands, as well as administration, marketing, and sound production.
That’s where you come in. Last year there was a neighborhood challenge that raised over $7000 from 6 neighborhoods. Cherry Homes won that challenge and we were thanked at every concert. Let’s do it again this year! Jann Parsons is now accepting donations for the 2026 summer concerts. Jann will pool our donations (any amount is appreciated) and turn them over to Terry Fera from the Northport Performing Arts Center from now through Memorial Day Weekend.You may contribute in the following ways:
- Send Jann a check made out to Music in the Park (13750 N. Forest Beach Shores, Northport, MI 49670 )
- Drop off a cash contribution at her house
- Send using Venmo Jann-Parsons or 231-357-3905 (not Pay Pal)
- Bring a contribution to our Annual Meeting at the clubhouse (May 23rd rain date May 24th)
All contributions are tax deductible because Music in the Park is a 501(c) (3). You will receive a receipt for your contribution. Additionally, my accountant recently shared with me that in 2026, you need not itemize to deduct your charitable contributions ($1000 single, $2000 filing jointly).
