Platinum Winterfest Sponsor Hartland Pizza Grill: Business-owner feels blessed, inspired to give back

Winterfest Platinum Sponsor John Abbo of Hartland Mobil General Store Pizza Grill says when he thinks about his Hartland business over the years, a specific word comes to mind: blessed.

"We've been in Livingston County since 1993 and at this location since 2001," John says of the destination one-stop shop, located just off of Old 23 and at Clyde Road, and offering everything from gas, snacks, and apparel to hot food and DNR licenses, is decorated with murals depicting local and Michigan-themed scenes. "The General Store & Pizza Grill allows us to be involved with the community; we are happy to be a part of this place and to give back to local organizations."

One of those community endeavors he supports is Winterfest, for which Hartland Pizza Grill is again a Platinum Sponsor; the Hartland teen center will also be serving up Hartland Pizza grill pizzas on the day of the event at their concession stand. But the family-friendly winter festival is just one of many community groups and events this multi-facted grill and general store supports.

John actively contributes, sponsors or supports a variety of Hartland's civic groups and events: Hartland Consolidated Schools & Athletics and the annual football game fireworks, Hartland Senior Activity Center, HERO Teen Center, Hartland-Deerfield Fire Authority, food programs distributed through local churches. and Hartland Family Winterfest.

"As a businessman," John added, "it's very fulfilling to have opportunities to support our customers and the residents of the township."

Thanks to the generosity of Preiss Companies, Hartland Insurance Agency Inc, Hartland Pizza Grill and Pioneer Cabinetry, the township can offer Winterfest as a FREE event. Let's return the favor by supporting the businesses that are such strong supporters of our community!

Winterfest 2020:

What: a FREE family festival
Day: Saturday, Feb. 8 2020
Time: Noon until 7 p.m. (fireworks at dusk)
Where: Hartland's Heritage Park, 12439 Highland Road