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ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — In what may be a first for a casino, Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, Michigan City, Indiana, is taking its classic American fare on the road with a 22-foot food truck called “King of the Road.”

Depending on the event, the “King of the Road” chef will prepare some of the favorites featured at two of Blue Chip’s casual eateries, The Game and It’s Vegas Baby!, such as a foot-long Polish sausage sandwich dubbed the Ditka Dog, Vienna footlong hot dogs, chicken and waffle, Italian beef and BBQ pork sandwiches and mac and cheese. Other dining venues at Blue Chip include William B’s Steakhouse, Options Buffet and Nelson’s Deli.

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The truck will travel to area festivals and events through the end of October, including the European Market in Chesterton every Saturday, as well as Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Taste of Michigan City, Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Valparaiso Popcorn Festival, Crown Point Corn Roast, Gary Air Show, Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix and the Ship and Shore Blues Festival in New Buffalo.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Heritage Museum will celebrate the grand opening of its newest exhibit, Work and Play: Sports in Southwest Michigan, with a free admission day on Sunday, June 14, from 12-4.

Families are invited to visit the new exhibit and enjoy snacks and crafts as part of the celebration.

Museum Director Christina Arseneau said that the topic of sports was chosen as a fun and accessible way to explore the region’s history and how local events are tied to national trends.

“Whether soccer mom, super fan, or star athlete, sports play a role in nearly everyone’s life," Arseneau said." Past, present, and future are connected through historic sporting tournaments, living memories of school championships, and athletic projects designed to bring the community together.”

Sports in Southwest Michigan takes visitors back to the late 19th century, when the sports craze started with baseball. Following the Civil War’s end in 1865, a wave of industrialization swept across the newly reunited nation.

Industrial reforms allowed workers more free time and the health benefits of physical activity were becoming widely recognized. Troops played baseball in Civil War camps and veterans returning home spread its popularity, setting baseball on a course to becoming America’s national pastime. Industries began sponsoring baseball teams, offering players “day jobs” so that they could play ball at night. This phenomenon was mentioned in the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams.

The popularity of sports quickly took hold in southwest Michigan. St. Joseph’s Auto Specialties Company (Ausco) formed its own baseball team which won the 1946 National Semi-Pro championship. Other businesses sponsored athletic teams, from bowling clubs to golf leagues.

Historic sporting events have taken place here. In 1920, boxing’s World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey defended his

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The Auto Specialties Company of St. Joseph was responsible for the most ambitious company-sponsored local sports program. The company sponsored Auscos baseball team won the National Semi-Pro Championship in 1946 title in Benton Harbor.

Today, Harbor Shores hosts the Senior PGA Championship. Geography has shaped sporting activities: our proximity to the water allows for maritime sports, our hills create challenging golf courses, and our four seasons provide opportunities for sports ranging from vintage baseball to ice hockey. The development of local industry will be explored through sports and recreation, as many area companies, such as Whirlpool, Auto Specialties, and Benton Harbor Malleable, sponsored sporting activities and encouraged employees to participate.

Sports in Southwest Michigan offers something for all ages.

“It is our hope that several generations will visit together,” Arseneau said.

“Grandparents will share memories of cheering on their school teams, while children will find inspiration from names like Muhammad Ali and Babe Ruth, all while playing together.” Children can try an early version of basketball, which was first played by throwing a soccer ball into a peach basket. A reproduction House of David baseball bus, complete with beards, offers a fun photo opportunity. Golf, cheer, and football are among the other fun handson activities. A number of rare artifacts are on display, including autographs from sports legends, vintage baseball uniforms from the Auscos and the House of David, and the jersey worn

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Schools sports are a major part of the exhibit.

Southwest Michigan schools hold several state titles, and athletes from the area have played for the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Many local athletes, coaches, and athletic directors have shared their stories and highlights from these interviews will be playing in the exhibit.

Beyond baseball, football, and basketball, sports with a history in area, such as judo and horseracing, are explored.

Emphasizing the opportunities opened up by Title IX legislation, several female athletes are highlighted, as well as the role of the local YWCA. Athletics also played a role in opening doors for minorities throughout society.

The opening of Work and Play: Sports in Southwest Michigan coincides with the Heritage Museum’s 50th anniversary. The Heritage

Museum and Cultural Center, once known as the Fort Miami Heritage Society, was founded in 1965 to bring people together and serve the community. A number of activities are planned to mark this important date, including an anniversary campaign.

Executive Director Amy Zapal said, “We are honored to be the home of our community’s history and look forward to the next 50 years.”

The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is located at 601 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. Regular admission to Work and Play: Sports in Southwest Michigan is $5 for adults and $1 for children 6-17. Ages 5 and under are free.

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Benton Harbor Arts District’s newest summer camp will focus on the art of Mexico and Frida Kahlo, and students will develop skills, techniques, critical thinking, creative problem solving and conceptual learning through the use of a wide range of resources, materials and the guidance of talented teaching artists.

Collaboration, cooperation and focus will all be considered. For two of the three weeks (Camp II and Camp III) the ARS Gallery will partner with Water Street Glassworks (WSG) for the sixth year. WSG will provide students with a plethora of glass knowledge from mosaic to sandblasting and more.

Camp I (7-11 years): June 15-19 — $140 Students will focus on the country of Mexico as they create and explore mosaic, sculpture, painting, and mixed media as well as a bit of the Spanish language. All classes are held at the ARS Gallery.

Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., and on Friday a small bites reception will begin at 3:30 p.m., friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

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Spanish language. Three of the classes will be held at the ARS Gallery and the fourth will be at the WSG. Monday-Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. On Friday, a small bites reception will begin at 4pm, friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

Camp III (13-18 years): July 13-17 — $160 Students will focus on developing their own style as they create art in an open-studio environment.

Teens will be led by talented teaching artists, with a focus on encouraging students to take the lesson and create original work from the concepts.

Participants will explore painting, sculpture, mixed media and glass arts.

Three of the classes will be held at the ARS Gallery and the fourth will be at the WSG. Classes are Monday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

On Friday, a small bites reception will begin at 4 p.m., friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

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drink for their campers each day. All students should dress for a mess.

Older students attending WSG must wear closedtoed shoes and socks (no sandals or bracelets).

Art & Architecture Camp (10-12 yrs): June 29-July 3 — $160 ARS Arts & Culture Center and Architecture Professor, Mark Moreno of Renaissance Kids are collaborating to offer a Summer Art & Architecture Camp, held at ARS. Classes are Monday

through Friday from 1:45 to 5:15 p.m.

For more information or to make a payment, call (269) 208-4409, go to the website, arsartsandculture.org or annarussoart. com, click on the arts and culture link and go to the camp page ARS Arts & Culture Center is located at 147 Fifth St. in Benton Harbor.

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SPOTLIGHT

Concerts in the park

Summer series returns to Dowagiac this weekend

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OWAGIAC, Mich. — As the Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series prepares to launch its 2015 season, the Dowagiac Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce Huntington Bank for the eighth consecutive year has agreed to underwrite the popular $5,000 fine arts program that opens this Thursday.

Debbie Knapp, West Michigan marketing specialist in Grand Rapids for Huntington Bank, and Cindy Rolback, branch manager of the Dowagiac office, joined Vickie Phillipson, DDA program director, in making the joint announcement.

Similar to a British-style ensemble, the 25-member Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Brass Band opens the series this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Beckwith Park, located at the corner of Front and Beeson streets in the downtown.

A member of the North American Brass Band Association, SMC’s brass band was founded in January of 1992 by its current director, Dr. Jonathan Korzun, who also serves as the director of bands at Southwestern Michigan College.

Having coordinated the 10-week summer arts program, Phillipson extended her appreciation to Huntington Bank and said she is also pleased to welcome the return of SMC’s brass band to this year’s line-up of entertainers. The Thursday evening con-

certs, featuring lawn-chair seating, begin at 7:30 p.m.

“One of three bands at Southwestern Michigan College, the brass band is composed of community members, who are both amateur and professional musicians; SMC students; and talented area high school students,” Korzun said. “The band is a British-style ensemble, which was modeled after the brass bands that are so popular throughout Europe.”

The Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band gives regular performances

both on and off-campus, including concerts at the John E.N. Howard Band Shell in St. Joseph, and the Niles Riverfront Amphitheater. Due to the size of the brass band, instrumentalists will be situated on Beeson Street, rather than beneath the Haggin-Wimberley Memorial Bandstand.

Phillipson said arrangements have been made to close Beeson Street to motorists Thursday afternoon in preparation for that evening’s concert.

The Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series is presented Thursday evenings in the downtown through Aug. 13. Entertainment this season, which ranges from the Big Band sound to Bluegrass, Folk and pop music of the 1970s and ‘80s, also features: Out of Favor Boys, June 11; Tony Fields, June 18; Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, June 25; Lighthouse Chorus, July 9; Jared Knox Band, July 16; Soltre', July 23; Big Boss Blues, July 30; Schlitz Creek on Aug. 6 for Huntington Night; and A Touch of Country, Aug. 13.

Should any of the concerts be rained out, Aug. 20 is a scheduled raindate.

Phillipson said, “Huntington’s willingness to underwrite the $5,000 concert series is a wonderful blessing for our community, especially in these uncertain times, when funding for the arts is limited.”

“At Huntington, we’re grateful to have the opportunity to give back to our communities,” Knapp said. “We invest time, talent and resources where we live and work. As we do so, together we make our communities strong.”

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“An important part of any community is its arts and cultural programs. Whether through dance, instrumental music or song, Huntington strongly believes in supporting the many forms of arts and cultural programs that enhance the overall quality of life that we all enjoy.”

“Huntington Bank remains true to its values of supporting the local communities that we serve,” Rolback said. “We are proud to once again support the Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series. We believe in investing in community events and programs, which allows us to connect with our community, and to those activities and programs we share a passion for.”

"We look forward to continuing our partnership with the DDA, which plays a leading role in growing this community,” Rolback said. “As a bank invested in people, Huntington is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Dowagiac Downtown Development Authority as we grow our community's cultural arts."

The Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series attracts a loyal and returning audience of music enthusiasts from Dowagiac and surrounding communities. The summer fine arts series is a spin-off of the original music program that was hosted by the Historic Dowagiac Association, which was once held on the lawn outside the old City Hall. Phillipson has coordinated the Beckwith Park concert series for 19 years.

To receive a concert brochure, call the Chamber of Commerce and DDA at (269) 782-8212.

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ICHIANA — It’s a new kind of agricultural revolution, but it doesn’t stop at produce. Farmers markets have been sprouting around the nation, growing in size and popularity as grocery centers and social spots for local-minded consumers.

Lisa Croteau, one of the organizers of the Niles French Market, began seeing the fruits of the labor at her local market’s May 28 season-opening. With its usual location in downtown Niles staging bridge reconstruction, this year’s market is held right across the St. Joseph River in partnership with Lakeland Hospital. “[They] are gracious to host us,” Croteau said. “Buying local food supports the local economy…plus there’s nothing better than fresh-picked produce, is there?”

With many convenient market alternatives from smaller grocers to massive box stores, farmers markets have flourished on the notion of community and fresh, farm-to-table offerings. Shoppers don't need to worry about where their food comes from or what agents were used in its harvesting — the sources are right there behind a vendor stall.

And these markets have grown to become more than that while still supporting the local producers, expanding beyond fruits and vegetables to include anything

from jams and meats to jewelry and handcrafts.

Harbor Market in Benton Harbor includes a variety of vendors selling produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Coordinator Rod Lawrence describes it as an outdoor festive market place, bringing community spirit and even live music every Friday.

“It’s an opportunity to help young entrepreneurs and micro businesses get a start,” Lawrence said. “And also find great fun and fellowship.”

As with any business, local farmer and artisan markets experience varying degrees of success.

Granger Farmers Market announced the permanent closing of its historic Bittersweet Center location early this year. It has since relocated to an open-air setting on Elm Road, and the enthusiasm is still evident on its Facebook page as they make jokes at occasional weather challenges.

South Bend Farmers Market continues its longstanding tradition on Northside Boulevard since being incorporated in 1924, boasting 96 vendor stalls and its Farmer’s Market Café, where guests can dine on meals made daily from the fresh ingredients that surround it.

While the world expands and draws attention elsewhere, these farmers markets maintain focus on their local communities, offering fresh fare and a lively spirit to remind people of where their roots lie.

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Harbor Market Harbor Market • 510 W Main St, Benton Harbor, Michigan • Friday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bridgman Farmers Market • Downtown Bridgman, Michigan, at the railroad tracks • Saturday — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dowagiac Farm and Artisan Market • Corner of Railroad St and Division St., Dowagiac, Michigan • Wednesday and Saturday — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Granger Farmers Market • 51522 Elm Road, Granger, Indiana (Good Shepard UMC Campus) • Saturday — 8 a.m. to noon St. Joseph Farmers Market • Lake Bluff Park, St Joseph, Michigan • Saturday — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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A bikini-approved lunch

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ast week I wrote about how to eat right when you’re traveling or on the go, and a big part of that was packing your own food.

Just before taking off for Nicaragua a couple weeks ago, I made an Instagram post showcasing some of the food I’d packed for my trip. One of my followers asked me what type of salads I pack to take on such long journeys. On that particular trip, I had made a green salad from a box of mixed greens and packed a 2 ounce bottle of dressing in with my liquids, but that’s not the type of salad I typically travel with.

If you’re traveling all day — whether it be a plane to far off destination, a weekend road trip up north, or even an all day beach outing — you need some healthy and hearty snacks that will hold up. You also want something filling since you don’t know when you’ll get your next real meal.

I make a lot of quinoa salads, kale and beet salads, broccoli salads, taboubleh

tured in Bella NYC Magazine one summer as a bikini-approved poolside lunch dish.

One of the things I love most about this dish as that it really just calls for around the house ingredients you can throw together in a flash. It’s perfect for all those impromptu boat outings!

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Kat Barry Kat's Hot Talk variations, and similar such options. There are recipes for all kinds of picnic, party and travel salads on my site as well as on Off the Water’s online archive.

I’ve shared many of them over the years.

One of my longtime favorites that comes to mind is my lentil salad.

It’s really simple, but it satisfies and won’t spoil.

When I used to sell boxed lunches for the beach, this was always one of the hit salads. It was even fea-

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Mobile Homes 506 SCHULT MOBILE HOME

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Massive amounts of various Roof Repair 712 items all in great condition.

TVs-Stereos660 Video Wanted to Buy 672 AARON'S 10 FT. 701 Spruce St., CULTIMULCHER Dowagiac (269)208-9853 (269)782-7108 BUYING We will take care of any customer that repairable scrap and unvehicles, top dollar have been with the wanted paid. Call or text for a free Niles Aaron's store quote today. Free towing. location.

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Concrete Service 739 BRADY CONCRETE

Specializing in Flat work of all type, seawalls, stamped concrete & Bobcat Service. Free estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

C & C CONCRETE Call us for your roofing and Flat work of all kinds, ventilation needs. Locally sidewalks, Owner, Licensed & Insured. stamping, concrete patching, patios, Call (269)782-2806 driveways and pole barns.

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Insured Family owned since 1984. (269)228-1163 Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers. DEPROW CONCRETE Concrete, bricks, blocks & Call (269)684-7199 stonework. Any type of tear & replace. Basement Lawn Service 721 out repairs, landscaping, bobcat A WOMEN'S TOUCH work. No job too small. 35 weeding maintenance, years experience. Insured. landscape bed main- Jerry (269) 352-4010 tenance, Spring & Fall clean up, small lawn service. HOPPER EXCAVATING "Have Gravel Will Travel" (269)961-1381 Driveway, stone, slag, recycled concrete, asphalt, top soil, sand & fill. (269)783JACOBS LAWN & 1744

BOBCAT SERVICES

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

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SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR

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BACKWOODS TREE & accept all credit cards. Aaron RVs, Homes, Decks, (269)655-4158 STUMP SERVICE Cement Sidewalks, Licensed & insured.

Driveways, Masonry Service 740 Nick: (269) 254-6634 Small Commercial Jobs CASPER MASONRY Serving Cass, Dowagiac and Sam: (269) 591-5386 Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom Niles. Free Estimates. & Insurance work. Insured & Senior Discounts Bonded.

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DOG TRAINING Owned for 50 years. (269)782- Stump Grinding & Firewood.

DELIVERY Does your dog need Bobcat & Concrete Work. Cheaper than a dumpster. training? Bunk and Biscuit in 5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, windows & doors, window wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 (269)208-9838

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BY NIEBOER Pole Barns, Garages, Driveways Lakes, Marcellus, MI. Price & More. Quality Built. Licensed $43,700 includes EZ Go golf & Insured. Ross Nieboer cart. Call (630)453-8222 or (630)453-8350 (269)684-6673

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Submit calendar events by email at offthewater@ leaderpub.com or visit the Leader Publications office at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles.

June 5 The Twin City Players (TCP) announces its musical production of the 2014-2015 season, winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Off Broadway Musical, the hilariousinternational hit Nunsense

by Dan Goggin, directed by Scott Bradford.

Performance dates are June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.

This production is sponsored by Professional Hearing Services.

NUNSENSE is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, INC.

Explore Michigan with Sarett Nature Center on June 5 at 9:30 a.m. as they explore Black Woods near Lawrence.

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Please call (269) 9274832 to register. Sarrett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

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Get blissed-out in nature at Zen & Zin Yoga Classes coming this summer to Free Run Cellars beginning in June. A way to combine two of your favorite things, join Greta Hurst in the bucolic vineyards at Free Run for a one hour yoga class and then top if

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? off with a 30 minute private wine tasting. Drop-in classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays, starting June 6 through August 15, 2015. Classes start at 10:30 a.m. outdoors, weather permitting, between the beautiful vineyards and Free Run’s pond. Cost is $20 and includes the all-level class plus the tasting (logo glass, 5 tasting tokens and $5 off token redeemable with a three bottle purchase OR one full glass of wine). Free Run Cellars is located at 10062 Burgoyne Road in Berrien Springs. (269) 471-1737.

From 10:30 to noon, art teacher Nana Maher and artist Darlene Clevenger will meet at Pears Mill and take a group of budding artists across the street from Pears Mill to sketch Buchanan’s historic Ross-Sanders House. Supplies and instruction are free.

Space for this event is limited to 12 people, and pre-registration is

required. To register, email the Society at PreserveBuchanan@ gmail.com and provide the event name, your name, the student’s name (if different) and a contact phone number.

Students age 8 and older are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kayak the Paw Paw River with Sarett Nature Center on June 6 at 10:00 a.m. The $20 fee includes transportation and all equipment. Wear footwear that can get wet. Pre-registration is required. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Sarrett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

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Barn Swallow Theatre’s Board of Governors will convene for their June meeting at 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 6th at the Theatre located at 22334 U.S. 12 East, Edwardsburg, Michigan.

Agenda items will include a final report on the Theatre’s first play of the season “House Salad No Dressing” and on the scheduled plays at the Theatre. Anyone interested in the future of Barn Swallow’s plans to promote all aspects of the arts for the community is invited to attend this meeting. For information, contact Carol at (269) 445-2511 or visit their web site www.barnswallowtheatre.com.

Come face to face with live animals 12-4 p.m. on June 6 when “Wild Tracks-with Tom Moore” visits Curious Kids’ Museum. Visitors get to ask questions and get up close to the reptiles and amphibians that are featured. The Museum admission of $6.00 per person for each Curious Kids’ location, or $10.00 for joint admission to both museums on the same day includes all daily family programs. Curious Kids’ Museum is located at 415 Lake Blvd. in St. Joseph, Michigan.

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Al Fresco Summer Dinner Friday, 6/19 6:00-8:30pm Demonstration After a long winter, we’re all eager to dine al fresco on a healthful meal of local, seasonal ingredients! Weather providing, we’ll be doing just that on Martin’s upper terrace when registered dietitian and chef, Jen Heringhausen, comes to prepare this lovely summer dinner perfect to be enjoyed al fresco: Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa, Farro with Feta, Cucumbers & Sundried Tomatoes, Lemony Sweet Potato Salad, and Strawberry Agua Fresca.

Tickets are $25 in advance, but sell out fast so hurry to reserve your spot! Available at the Customer Service Desk of this store while supplies last.

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Niles hosted its annual Bluegrass Festival, re-envisioned as the Niles Family Carnival and Bluegrass Festival — last weekend, and despite rainy whether, it was better than ever. In addition to a long list of musical acts, guests were offered an expanded food selection and more craft vendors, more carnival style games and bigger rides, which accommodated children and adults alike.