Around Town West Michigan Magazine Announces Michigan Blood as January Charity of the Month Feature

Online, December 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Around Town West Michigan is proud to announce the selection of Michigan Blood as their featured Charity of the Month for "The Heart Beat" in the magazine's January 2012 premiere issue.

Around Town West Michigan Magazine is a new online local magazine covering the Lakeshore; Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and all points in between. In every issue, the magazine will donate ad space and a feature article on a local charity or non-profit organization to help raise awareness or promote an upcoming event. Co-owner of the magazine Kevin Costello says "Michigan Blood is a great organization who provides most of the blood for the local hospitals. We chose Michigan Blood as our charity in the premiere issue as every year it saves thousands of lives right here in Michigan, and that seemed like a great cause to promote.

Around Town West Michigan Magazine is proud to be a Michigan based business, and is eager to promote all the great people, places and businesses Michigan has to offer. In addition to "The Heart Beat" feature on local charities, each month the magazine will include articles featuring local bands and interviews with local radio personalities (look for 97.9 WGRD's Jackie Green in January). They will also highlight local authors & their books in "Local Lit" (Check out the interview with Lori Lapekes and review of her book "For a Short Time" in January). It also includes movie & restaurant reviews, an events calendar, trivia, handy guides to local restaurants, bars and shopping, funny editorials, featured getaway locations, and stories on life here in the Mitten. The magazine is all about where to go, what to do, and what's happening in West Michigan.

To advertise, or to recommend a charitable organization for "The Heart Beat" in Around Town West Michigan Magazine, please call 616-755-8225 or visit online at www.aroundtownmi.com.