Enjoy Coneys and Support Local Youth During Coneys for a Cause

Enjoy a coney dog while supporting youth programs in Isabella County during Coneys for a Cause, taking place August 17–21, 2026, at the Pixie Restaurant, 302 N. Mission Street.

During the fundraiser, the Pixie will donate 100% of the profits from every coney sold to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department Youth Services Unit (YSU). Individual coney dogs will be available for $1.99 each.

Community members can dine at the restaurant or place a delivery order. Delivery orders require a minimum purchase of one dozen coneys and must be submitted by 3 p.m. on August 7 by emailing dmaclean@inspiredcpts.com.

Deliveries will be between 10 a.m. and noon, August 17–21, with organizers working to accommodate requested delivery times as closely as possible.

Order forms are available at www.mt-pleasant.org/ysu

The event will conclude with the “Pixie Pig Out” at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 21, at the Pixie Restaurant. Stop by to watch local law enforcement agencies take part in a friendly coney-eating competition.

Funds raised through Coneys for a Cause support the Youth Services Unit, which serves more than 3,000 K-12 students in Mt. Pleasant Public Schools. YSU officers work with students throughout the school year, providing support, guidance, and opportunities to build positive relationships with law enforcement.

Programs offered through the Youth Services Unit include the Youth Police Academy, Shop with a Cop, and other activities that connect officers, students, and families.

For more information or to place an order, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/ysu

Coneys for a Cause scheduled for June 12

The community is invited to enjoy $1.19 coney dogs while helping the youth of Isabella County at the 14^th annual Coneys for a Cause from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at the Pixie Restaurant (302 N. Mission Street). All net proceeds will benefit the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit (YSU) and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Customers can purchase individual coney dogs for $1.19 at the restaurant, or they can pre-order to have the coney dogs delivered by a YSU officer, or a representative of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Delivery pre-orders must total $18 or more. Pre-orders will be taken until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 and must be emailed to ysu@mt-pleasant.org. Order forms can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org, under Quick Links.

The day will also feature the annual “Pixie Pig Out” contest at 7 p.m. Stop by to cheer on local law enforcement officers as they compete to consume the most coney dogs.

“Coneys for a Cause” to occur June 14

The community is invited to feast on their favorite local Coney dogs while helping the youth of Isabella County at the 11th annual “Coneys for a Cause” on June 14 at the Pixie Restaurant. All net proceeds will benefit the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Customers can purchase individual Coney dogs for $1.19 at the restaurant, or they can pre-order to have the Coney dogs delivered by an officer of the YSU or a representative of Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

At 7 p.m., the annual “Pixie Pig Out” contest will begin. Stop by to cheer on the contestants as they compete to consume the most Coneys.

The pre-order form is available here. Forms must emailed by 3 p.m. on June 13 to ysu@mt-pleasant.org. Delivery pre-orders must total $18 or more.