Publication: 
The Laurel Leaf
Issue: 
January 10, 2013

A Heartfelt Thank You

Thanks to everyone who donated food or cash during the Holiday Dinner on Friday, December 21, 135.6 pounds of food and $797.00 in cash was collected for the Poweshiek County MICA Family Development Center. Rachel Porath, Director of the Center and Project Home Mission Coordinator, reported that these donations will help serve low-income families in Poweshiek County. Rachel says, "Thank you so very much," and wishes all a "wonderful New Year!"

College Bookstore Extended Hours for Opening

The College Bookstore will be open extended hours for opening weekend and will be open on MLKIng Jr. Birthday, Monday.

Saturday , 1/19 , 10am – 2pm
Sunday, 1/20, 11am – 4pm
Monday 1/21 (MLKing Day) 8:30am – 5pm

Academic Calendar Sale

All 2012-2013 academic calendars are now 50% off at the College Bookstore. Supplies are limited.

Tiger Apparel is 40% off at the Pioneer Bookshop

Stock up on your orange and black Tiger sweatshirts and t-shirts at the Pioneer Bookshop. All Tigerware is now 40% off.

Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2013

Effective 1/1/2013 the mileage reimbursement rate for Grinnell College business use of a personal vehicle will be 56.5 cents per mile.

Grinnell Connect
The following is a message from the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce:

Our efforts focus on connecting new and long-standing residents through social, civic, charitable and professional activities.

If you live and/or work in the Grinnell area, this is the group for you! Get updates on fun events and activities in the community and have a built-in group of friends to attend those things with.

Membership is free and open to all, to join send an email to chamber@getintogrinnell.com or find our group on Facebook!