Grand Rapids, Mich. – Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is excited to invite the community to the Second Annual “Garage Sale” block party at the Garage Bar and Grill from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, August 7th. “We are asking attendees to pay $5 at the door which will benefit Goodwill’s Certified Nurse Aide Training program” said Jill Wallace, Chief Marketing Officer. Event admission will also cover a free buffet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The “Garage Sale” party will feature a live silent auction of 50 unique items from Goodwill’s online store, shopgoodwill.com. For a sneak peek at the items available, you can visit Goodwill’s event page on Facebook.
Live music will be performed starting at 7 p.m. by West Michigan’s premier cover band, Brena. “We are looking forward to the second Block Party with Goodwill. Last year was a great success, but this year is sure to be even better! Brena will take the stage and rock it out once again,” stated Kevin Farhat, Co-Owner, Garage Bar and Grill.
About Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives and communities through the power of work. Since 1966, the organization has offered a wide range of employment and training programs to assist those with disabilities and other barriers to employment in developing their marketable skills in order to find meaningful employment. Its efforts are supported by revenue from its 22 retail stores in a five-county area, as well as from monetary donations. For more information, visit www.goodwillgr.org.
About Garage Bar and Grill
The Garage Bar is a fresh start to an old space that has served Grand Rapids as a tavern since the mid 1900’s. With roots tying back to the Beason Saloon, the “Beason 1941” capstone can still be seen on the top of the buildings Ottawa Ave facade. Through different owners and names, the building finally found the owner’s the transformed it into “Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill” in 2014. The Garage Bar and Grill is located at 819 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.