Community Information

City of Plainwell
Plainwell Community Schools
Play n Well Players Plainwell Christmas Project
Plainwell Arts Council Plainwell Area Community Center
Plainwell VFW Post 9377




City of Plainwell
141 N. Main Street
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
269-685-6821
Incorporated as a village in 1869 and as a city in 1934, approximately 4,500 residents call Plainwell home. The high quality of life associated with living in a small town, in addition to Plainwell’s convenient location, top schools, quaint downtown, close proximity to community and regional recreational facilities, and the affordability and availability of quality housing are selling points for Plainwell and why residents choose to live, work, play - and stay - in Plainwell.
--From Demographics, Plainwell.org




Plainwell Community Schools
600 School Drive
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
269.685.5823
http://www.plainwellschools.org



Plainwell Community Schools is served by three elementary schools (grades K-5), one middle school (grades 6-8), one high school (grades 9-12) and one alternative education high school (grades 9-12). Starr Elementary, Plainwell Middle School and Plainwell High School are located on the district’s Starr Road Campus, and Cooper Elementary, Gilkey Elementary and Renaissance High School are located at other points within the district. Plainwell’s Early Childhood Center and Hicks Gymnasium complete the roster of district school buildings.
--From Schools Overview, PlainwellSchools.org


Play n Well Players
Performances at:
Plainwell Area Community Center
798 East Bridge Street
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
(269) 271-PLAY
http://plainwell.org/local/playnwell.php
Play n Well Players is a community-based theater group and affiliate of the Plainwell Arts Council, a non-profit organization that strives to cultivate the artisitic talent of individuals in the Plainwell area.

Performances take place in the Plainwell Community Center's new performance space at 798 E. Bridge, which was created by the generous support from donations.

Performances will occur regularly throughout the season.

Call (269) 271-PLAY for more information about Play N Well Player's upcoming shows or to audition.
--From Local Links: Play n Well Players, Plainwell.org


Plainwell Arts Council
http://www.plainwellartscouncil.webs.com/
The Plainwell Arts Council meets monthly at the Plainwell Community Center, 798 E. Bridge St.
Please see the Plainwell Arts Council link for more details.










Plainwell Area Community Center
798 East Bridge Street
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
http://www.plainwellcc.org/
Plainwell Area Community Center offers an alcohol and smoke free environment for meetings, receptions, banquets, parties and other events. There is no residency requirement to rent the center.

The facility has 3 versatile levels and is completely handicap accessible. Please call 269-685-8911 for more information or visit the Plainwell Area Community Center link.




Plainwell VFW Post 9377
P.O. Box 453
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
http://www.vfw.org/
Post 9377 meets at the Plainwell Area Community Center monthly. Please contact the VFW for more details.









Plainwell Christmas Project
Email: plainwellchristmas@yahoo.com
Phone: 269-720-1069
Facebook: Plainwell Christmas Project
Striving to make the holiday season a little more comfortable for those in need in our community. Servicing families, singles and seniors during the holiday season. Matching needs with food, pet food, diapers, and gifts for kids.




Contact Other Local Organizations

For more community information and local links visit:
http://www.plainwell.org/local/