Kay Parker and Marsha Heath from the Battle Creek Optimist Club discuss how their Optimist Excellence in Art Competition grew into a 900-student showcase across Calhoun County. They talk to Community Matters about how the judging works, what students and schools can win, and why seeing youth artwork on public display changes how a community values creativity.
The Optimist Club Excellence in Art Competition will be at Lakeview Square Mall in the store front next to Barnes & Noble starting Sunday, April 19 through Friday, April 24. Awards will be given out on Friday, April 24 starting at 5:15 PM. The event is free to the public.
Episode Resources
Battle Creek Optimist Club Facebook Page
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.