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Third Coast Percussion presents ‘Inuksuit’

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I S H A WA K A , Ind. — Sorting through many possibilities after their appointment as ensemblein-residence for the University of Notre Dame’s leading presenter of worldclass artistic programming, the four members of Third Coast Percussion knew that one was to produce “Inuksuit” during their fiveyear tenure.

Third Coast’s Sean Connors described John Luther Adams’ monumental work as “an intricately structured concert work, a beautifully hypnotic sound installation, an interactive work of performance art, and a communal music making event like no other.”

The Chicago-based percussion quartet is comprised of Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore. This significant arts engagement event is the capstone project of Third Coast’s third month-long summer residency. From mid-July through midAugust the ensemble continues development of commissioned works-in-progress by bringing visiting artists, selected from among the world’s leading new music composers, to Notre Dame.

These commissions, two annually, have their world premieres at Notre Dame on the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Series.

“Inuksuit” will receive its Indiana premiere at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, outdoors in Mishawaka’s new Central Park, east of Main Street, a 12-acre attraction that reopened July 2015 after a $5 million renovation.

Central Park is the easternmost of those on the city’s revitalized Riverwalk, which connects Kate’s Garden, Kamm Island, Battell Park, Beutter Park and Ball Band Memorial via pedestrian and bike trails along the St. Joseph River. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 15, in the DeBartolo Performing Art Center’s Leighton Concert Hall.

“Inuksuit is an incredible event for the percussion and music communities,” Connor said. “We will be

WHAT: “Inuksuit,” by John Luther Adams WHEN: Saturday, August 15 at 5 P.M. WHERE: Central Park, 295 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, Ind. RAIN DATE/LOCATION: August 15 at 7 p.m., University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Leighton Concert Hall, Notre Dame, Ind.

inspiring energy and subtle nuance. These “hard-grooving” musicians (New York Times) have become known for groundbreaking collaborations across a wide range of disciplines. Ensemble-inResidence at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center since 2013, they have the performing with Notre Dame faculty, students, and staff, South Bend community members, professional musicians from the Chicago area and performers of mixed ages and experience levels from 11 states. Since performers will be coming from all over the nation, this exact ensemble and collection of instruments will never exist again, but will be forever uniquely linked to the this community.”

Scored for as few as nine and up to 99 players, its scalability allows each musician to perform their own unique part as a soloist.

All sounds created from three instrument families — air, metal, drums — are notated, not improvised.

Connors said instruments for Inuksuit include drums, cymbals, glockenspiels, conch shells, hand crank air raid sirens, several types of rattled shakers, and even the popular “singing tubes,” corrugated plastic hoses sounded by twirling overhead.

Naturally, every performance of this piece varies greatly due to how the notated silences and moment-to-moment

responses of one player to another are filled by the environment’s natural and spontaneously occurring sounds. For this reason the sheer acreage of Central Park’s setting was particularly attractive for this sitedetermined art.

The performers, identified by T-shirts, move freely throughout the green space, where park visitors can plan seamless or by chance encounter “listening points” on their travels over the course of the composition’s five sections: “Breathing,”

“Calls,” “Clangs,” “Waves,” and “Wind.”

About Third Coast Percussion Hailed by The New Yorker as “vibrant” and “superb,” Third Coast Percussion explores and expands the extraordinary sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire, delivering exciting performances for audiences of all kinds.

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‘The Voice’ finalist coming to The Mendel Center Mainstage

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Davis is a singer-songwriter raised in the folk tradition writing songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock ‘n’ roll and vintage soul. For years, Davis has made his living sharing his songs and stories across the U.S. and Canada at festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, and dives as a solo act or front man for roots ensemble Steppin’ In It. A professional musician for more than 15 years, Davis’ national television experience exposed the world to a gem that could

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A portion of the ticket proceeds from this Mendel Center Mainstage performance will go toward the Lake Michigan College Campaign for Tomorrow capital campaign. The capital campaign is raising money for three College initiatives: emerging careers, student success, and community engagement. For more information about the Campaign for Tomorrow, contact Mary Klemm at (269) 927-6849 or go to www.lakemichigancollege. edu/tomorrow.

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Connecting artists in Michiana

The Bridge Project continues efforts to link community

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he Sounds By South Bend Festival, originally founded by Gus Bennett and Dena Woods, has involved members of the Bridge Project since its second year.

In May of 2015, musicians of all genres, many of whom were local acts, took to the stage in venues stretching across downtown South Bend and into Mishawaka. Some of the locations were established night spots, while others were new or temporary sites set up specifically for the event. All of them stayed busy with festival attendees.

The event attendance climbed to 1,000 music fans, nearly 200 of whom were students from the Notre Dame campus. It’s what Meghan O’Brien, one of the founding members of South Bend’s The Bridge Project, calls “phenomenal.”

The student turnout both in the audience and as festival volunteers connect directly to the mission of the Bridge Project, which has been to promote and cultivate involvement of area college students in the local community, challenging attitudes that the culture of South Bend and that of the local campuses are separate. After encoun-

tering a campus environment that did not encourage exploration to the outside world, Bridge founders O’Brien, Will Murray, Dan Courtney and Olivia LaMagna took a rebellious journey into the city and found that there was much to interest them.

Initially, they formed with the idea that they would help revitalize downtown South Bend, but further exploration showed them that what was needed was not a wakeup for the city, but a connection between it and local students.

“What if I told you there were all of these cool events in downtown South Bend,” O’Brien would say

to her fellow students at Notre Dame, many of whom had never ventured outside the university.

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Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard

Medieval majesty in St. Joseph

Mutt March fundraiser offers unique fun for all

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Gather thy Hounds, tack up thy steed and head to the Medieval Faire during Animal Aid’s most ambitious Mutt March to date.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph (south of the Farmers’ Market) will be transformed into the mythical Kingdom of DunRoamin. People and their dogs are invited to this unique fundraising event.

As a well-recognized, all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue group in Berrien County, Animal Aid’s mission of more than 36 years has been assisting homeless, abandoned dogs and cats in the southwest Michigan region.

What awaits thy animal-lovers?

A day in the Marketplace in the Kingdom of DunRoamin begins as guests pass beneath the archway into a land of hope and see Sir Barks-A-Lot, a plush canine suited in armor. DunRoamin is where unwanted dogs can find their forever homes and where villagers will be entertained in a mystical medieval atmosphere.

Visitors can sign The Royal Edict by Decree of the King and Queen of DunRoamin so they are known throughout thy kingdom as a supporter of kindly treatment and spay/neuter of hounds and beasties. Organizers remind all visitors to be sure they pick up a commemorative scroll.

Walkers will register thy hounds and receive a “Wag” Bag as they embark on their journey to meet King James and Queen Tiffany of the Kingdom.

In the merry Marketplace, visitors will find representatives of veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, groomers, pet rescue groups and other persons of interest to dog owners. They can sample and purchase wares at Nottingham Nibbles (doggie treats) and The Queen’s Tea Shoppe (baked goods befitting the Crown).

Anyone can also feed the dragon at Dragonwycke (dragon food provided) and visit Woof-ingham to claim their very own Balloon Animal of the Forest.

Leaders urge everyone to stop by The Royal Hatter to decorate thy own crown or

head dress, select an egg at The Golden Goose to see what hatches in thy hand, and watch the costume-clad beasties walk their masters through the Marketplace. Walkers are encouraged to dress in costume, (remember some medieval headwear is available to make and purchase at The Royal Hatter).

Guests can participate in games of skill and chance in the Royal Gaming Stall and take a Selfie on the Drawbridge of the eight-foot tall castle — and they shouldn’t forget to toss a coin to make a wish at the Wishing Moat while thy prepareth to Kiss A Frog!

Lady Caroline’s Photo Booth will offer portraits fit for the royals, and Zoltar, The the Shire.

Magnificent will perform feats of magic.

No Faire is complete without contests!

Additionally, visitors can meet foster Partaketh in Little Digger of the Longest dogs available for adoption at Angels of Tooth (oldest dog), Diminutive, the Brave

(smallest dog in costume), Merlin’s Majik (best canine trick), House of the Many Barks (best costumed multi-dog household), Best Human-Beastie Medieval Costume (most creative canine- person costumer), and Canine/Noble Who Hath Travelled from the Most Afar.

Young maidens and squires may enter the coloring contest at The Feather and Quill. All artists will receive a bracelet fashioned by Queen Tiffany while supplies last. Those previously completing their artwork from entry forms in the community should submit them at Ye Old Registry.

Those interested are encouraged to check their veterinary office, St. Joseph Today, most local libraries and the website for entry forms. Categories are: 6 years and under, 7-8 years, 9-10 years and 11-12 years. Entry form must accompany each piece and all entries must be received before 1 p.m. on event day. A donation of $1 is requested per entry.

Costume and coloring contests will be judged by the King and Queen at the Clock Tower commencing at 1:30 p.m. The winner must be present to win and will be mentioned in the Animal Aid newsletter, Happy Tails, on website and/or facebook.

Canine festivities begin at 11 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. along the south half of the bluff (south of the stairs). Contrary to previous notification, there is no rain date due to the extensive setup this year.

The public is invited to use a pledge form, available onsite and on the website or simply make a donation in addition to the $10 entry fee (includes Wag Bag).

Military and veterans walk free! Unable to attend? Donations are welcome online (www.animalaidswmi.com.) or at P.O. Box 407, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

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Indiana company making waves

Traminette winning over wine lovers all over U.S.

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pproximately half of Indiana’s wineries sell a Traminette wine. Wine lovers can find the very sweet to bone dry examples of floral wine in stores and tasting rooms from north to south.

The hybrid wine grape may have won its crowning achievement in early August at Purdue University when Easley Winery’s 2014 Traminette was named the competition’s 2015 Wine of the Year.

Before writing off the honor as just another ribbon or contest, understand the Indy competition is one of the nation’s largest. Wines arrive from 40 states and 12 countries. More than 2,100 wines are tasted during the event.

Indiana recorded 316 medals during the competition. Huber Winery, of Starlight, Indiana, was again the Governor’s Cup winner for most awards. Ted Huber was the 2014 Winemaker of the Year. But others had a big showing as well.

Country Heritage and Vineyards, near Fort Wayne, took home more than 20 ribbons along with the Indiana Farm Winery of the Year award. French Lick Winery won 19 awards. Turtle Run had its best showing with two “Best of Class” winners, two double golds, and two golds. You can find a link for all Indiana awards on my blog: www.howardhewitt.net

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But after all the awards judges taste the best of the best and selected the Easley Traminette as the show’s best-made wine. The downtown Indianapolis-based winery has been on a roll with the state’s signature grape.

The 2014 wine won a gold medal at the 2015 MidAmerican Wine Competition in Iowa, a double gold at the 2015 Tasters Guild International in Michigan, and a gold at the Great Lakes Great Wine competition in Michigan.

“Back in 2009 we really got behind growing and making Traminette wines,” said second generation winemaker and owner Mark

Easley. “Our first Traminette grapes came out of the Kauffman Vineyards in Posey County. The vineyard was owned by our winemaker Jeff Martin’s grandfather, Harley Kauffman.

When we saw how well it grew in Indiana, and the fact it was going to become the signature grape of Indiana, it was a no-brainer.”

Today the Traminette grapes come from four vineyards all within 300 miles of downtown Indianapolis.

“All of our grapes are planted on at least two farms so that we always have grapes even in a frost year,” Easley explained. The farms are located in Harmony, Indiana, Jennings County,

Berrien County, Michigan, and Yates County in New York.

Easley produces approximately 2,500 cases of Traminette annually. Some wine or juice is sold off to eight Indiana wineries.

Traminette has done so well for Easley he continues to plant. “We’ve been planting one to five acres of Traminette at three of our four farms each year over the last five years.”

Ribbons and medals help sell wine. Easley’s wife Meredith heads up marketing efforts.

“Wines that are presented in a tasting room with gold medals typically get tasted more often than those

with a lesser medal or none at all,” she said. She explained wine drinkers realize medals come from judges with expertise and background to determine well-made wines.

Meredith Easley said awards validate quality in the vineyard and winemaking. But the goal in the tasting room is to always find the wine a taster likes.

The Easley name is familiar in Hoosier supermarkets like Kroger, Marsh and Mejier particularly with their Raggae line of sweet wines. Their award winning Traminette can be found in many of the same stores.

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Easley will talk about what it takes in the vineyard and winery to make his award winning Traminette.

Howard’s take on Easley Traminette: The wine is known for its floral nose and taste with apricot and even honey on the palate.

For wine purists, it’s most often compared to Gewurztraminer. While too many Indiana wineries let the grapes stay on the sweet to very-sweet style, Easley’s award winning wine is far more restrained.

The approach makes the wine more drinkable for those without a plate for sweet wines. (SRP $13.95)

Howard W. Hewitt, Crawfordsville, Indiana, writes every other week about wine for more than 20 newspapers. Read his wine blog at: www.howard hewitt.net

Bret Michaels to play at Four Winds

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EW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host a concert by Bret Michaels at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Ticket prices start at $50 plus applicable fees.

Bret Michaels is a multiplatinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a multi-faceted brand that encompasses record breaking touring sales, Reality TV stardom, and legendary songs. Michaels started his rise to fame as the front man of glam metal band Poison. With songs including “Nothin’ but a Good Time,” “Fallen Angel,” “Your Mamma Don’t Dance,” “Something to Believe In,” and others, Poison sold more than 30

million records worldwide and had 10 singles in the top-40 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Michaels has been equally successful in his solo career, having recorded multiple hit albums including “Custom Built,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock list. He is also a reality TV superstar who has starred in some of the highest rated reality programs in history including VH1’s “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels” and NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” in which he was chosen the season nine winner. Michaels has also starred in reality shows on HGTV, Travel Channel, and ABC. His Michaels Entertainment Group has grown into a $100 million business, and is used as a platform for many of Michaels’ entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. More information on Bret Michaels is available at http://bretmichaels.com.

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Creek Event Center is a 1,500 seat, multi-use facility that is located next to the casino floor. In addition to hosting concerts, the 17,000 sq. ft. event center can be reconfigured to host a variety of meetings, special events, conferences, and banquets. Details on concerts at Silver Creek Event Center are available at www.fourwindscasino.com/ events.

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Bret Michaels, who made his name as the front man for 1980s band Poison, has since become a successful solo artist. He will play many of his solo hits at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center Aug. 21.

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Celebrating a decade of culture Buchanan Art Center hosts anniversary party

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UCHANAN, Mich. — The pub- offering works of local artists. lic is invited the Buchanan Art To celebrate 10 years of achieveCenter’s 10th Anniversary ment, Buchanan Art Center leaders Celebration, which will be from 10 have planned a day-long event, which a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. will include food, fun, class demonstraThe idea of an tions and “tryart center in its,” and an artist Buchanan was ook-signing Scheduled events include: bwith conceived more artist Sandy • Gyotaku fish prints than a decade ago Williams.

by Monroe Lemae, An “Artist’s • Angel pin-making who brought Attic” Sale fea• Zentangle together a group turing new, or • Photo booth of interested peogently used artist ple in December supplies offered • Pottery demos and try-its 2003. By Novat reduced prices • Artists’ attic sale ember 2004, they will also be • Book signing with Artist were incorporated offered.

Sandy Williams from 11-1 pm. as a not-for-profit All activities corporation. In are free of charge, • Meet the gift shop artists August 2005, the and schedule and city of Buchanan activities are subleased the BAC ject to change. the building it currently houses, and in Current hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 2010, after five proven years of sus- p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 tained development, the city gave the a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The Buchanan BAC the building.

Art Center is closed on Sundays.

Located at 117 West Front St. in More information, including a Buchanan, the center features three gal- schedule of classes, can be obtained leries with rotating exhibits of regional at the Center or by visiting the orgaartists’ works, a program of education nization’s website at buchananartart classes for all ages and a gift shop center.org.

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Best breweries in west Michigan

T

he market for craft beer has been steadily increasing for well over a decade, and West Michigan is home to a plethora of fantastic breweries and each has a unique lineup of their signature craft beers. Having beer brewed so close to home gives west Michigan the luxury of drinking fresh and local.

So what is craft beer?

According to the Brewers Association, craft beer is three things: small, independent, and local.

These breweries are small in the sense that they make less than 6 million barrels of beer annually.

They are independent if less than 25 percent of the company is owned by an alcohol industry member that is not a craft brewer and traditional if the majority of total beverage alcohol volume in the brews are traditional or innovative ingredients or fermentation methods.

What does west Michigan have to offer?

Craft beer is brewed all over West Michigan.

Make sure to check out one or all of these great breweries.

where you can go brew your own beer in about four hours! Return in two to three weeks to bottle and sample your own beer!

ery and distillery!

Dark Horse Brewing Company Dark Horse Brewing Company is located in Marshall, Michigan and takes pride in serving great food and great beer using only the highest quality ingredients. All of their breads is made fresh locally, utilizing their own spent grain.

Fun Fact: Dark Horse Brewing Co. has a wicked sense of humor! Don’t forget to look around the pub, read the six-pack and holder your beers come in, and even the back of your growler!

Saugatuck Brewing Co. Round Barn Saugatuck Brewing Brewery Co. is dedicated to the With more than entire experience of craft; 30 years of fermenfrom their creative food tation experience menu to their unique and an award-winbeers. The adventure ning reputation in the started with creating a perindustry, Round Barn fect beer, and they have Brewery’s line of kept that focus since their hand-crafted brews opening in 2005 with 15 embody the satisfying rotating taps plus hard bold taste you’ve come cider and a variety of to expect from The wines.

Round Barn.

Fun Fact: Saugatuck Fun Fact: In addition to Bell’s Brewery Brewing Co. is the only of Michigan to feature a being a brewery, Round Bell’s Brewery began in microbrewery in the state Brew On Premise System Barn also has their own win- 1985 with a quest for better

Downtown St. Joseph’s

NO WORK – ALL PLAY Labor Day Weekend!

Sept. 4-7

Friday • Sculpture Walking Tour 1 pm • Friday Night Concert Series – Frederic & Ronza 7:30 pm at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell

beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. They currently brew over 20 beers for distribution as well as many other small batch beers that are served at their pub, the Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo.

Fun Fact: On June 11, 1993, Bell’s Brewery became the first Michigan brewery to serve beer by the glass to the public.

Boatyard Brewing Company Boatyard Brewing Company is on a journey to create superb craft beers through the exploration of artistic fermentations while also making a positive impact on their community.

Fun Fact: Boatyard Brewing Company has dis-

count nights for those who come in on two wheels!

Come in Tuesdays on your motorcycle or Wednesdays on pedal bicycles to get your discount! Founders Dan and Brian have spent countless hours developing some of the best traditional ale recipes, as well as their own unique offerings.

Beerfest at the Ballpark Fall On The Field Beerfest at the Ballpark is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at Cooley Law School Stadium.

Festival gates will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a special VIP entry starting at 4 p.m. The fall festival will be held on the Jackson Field and will provide attendees the opportunity to

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Saturday TriState Regatta Fri.-Sun.

• Farmers Market 9 am-2 pm • Craft Fair 10 am-5 pm • Movies in the Park - “Frozen”

Sunday • Antiques on the Bluff 10 am-5 pm • Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides Noon-3 pm

Monday For more information visit stjoetoday.com or call 269-985-1111

• Municipal Band Concerts 3:30 & 7:30 pm

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taste more than 200 craft beers, and ciders from over 50 Michigan Breweries while enjoying the ballpark’s atmosphere. The fall event will also include 50 different German and Belgian beers. Tickets are

$30 in advance and $35 at the door and include entry, a logoed tasting glass, and 10 tasting tickets. Special VIP Tickets may be purchased for $40 in advance and include early entry to the festival at 4 p.m., a

logoed tasting glass, and 15 tasting tickets.

Fun Fact: The fall event will also include 50 of the best German and Belgian beers so you do not want to miss this great festival.

JD’s Marina

330 N M-140 Watervliet, Mi 49098 • PHONe:269-463-6511 • WWW.jdsMariNa.cOM

• NeW & Used bOats available • PONtOON reNtals • bOat sales & service • MecHaNical rePairs • Pick UP & delivery • bOat stOrage available • WiNterizatiON • sHriNk WraP

Four Flags Area Apple Festival presents...

Prince & Princess “Selection” Ages 5-8 Years Old

Pageant Time and Day: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10:30 a.m.

Location: Apple Festival Grounds

*you MUST be 5 years old and pre-registered prior to selection.

Children selected will ride the Apple Festival Float in the area parades throughout the year. All pageant contestants are selected by a random drawing and must be present to win. Open to residents of Niles, Buchanan, Bertrand, Howard and Berrien Springs Townships. All participants will receive gift packages.

Best School Attire Clothing

HeWitt lifts & dOcks

FOR SALE – NILES, MI

Easy Access to 31 Bypass and US-12!

1½ Hours from Chicago • 30 min to St. Joseph, MI • 20 min to South Bend, IN

Call Ginny 269-470-8242

NO PAGEANT DRESSES, NO TUXES, NO MAKE-UP

Entry fee $5.00. Cash or money order only. Please NO personal checks.

Mail Entry Forms to: Donna Dodge P.O. Box 672 * Previous winners are Niles, MI 49120 not eligible to participate 687-9644

Entry Deadline : September 15, 2015 No Exceptions See website for entry form: www.fourflagsapplefestival.org

• Built in 1999 on 2.12 acres • 3 Bedrooms – 2 Full Baths • Main Fl. Master – Main Fl. Laundry • Front & Back Decks – Full Basement • $191,000 – MLS #15024174

603 E. Main Street, Niles 269-683-2211 www.remax.com

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The history of Heath Company spotlighted in museum program

S

T. JOSEPH, Mich. — At 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host a program presented by William Johnson, If you build it: A History of Heathkit.

Johnson, a past president of Heath Company, will take a look at the company’s history, including many personal anecdotes from his 30 year career. A display of Heath catalogs, unassembled kits and Heath products will be on display at the program.

Light refreshments will be served.

During the last half of the 20th Century, people across the globe were assembling their own electronic equipment from kits created by a company headquartered in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.

Heathkit began in 1925 when Edward Heath founded the Heath Airplane Company in Chicago.

After Heath’s untimely

death in 1931, the company was purchased by Howard Anthony, who moved operations to Benton Harbor. Heath prospered through the World War II production years, but after military contracts dried up, Anthony searched for a new direc-

tion for the company’s development. Through the purchase of a surplus of electronic parts in 1947, Anthony created the first Heathkit, the O1 oscilloscope which consumers could purchase and assemble for a fraction of the price of a new oscilloscope.

“We will not let you fail,” was the company slogan. Even a novice could successfully complete a working Heathkit. By 1962, there were over 200 Heathkits for products ranging from transistor radios and stereo receivers to color televisions and

GET OUT!

Call for Farmer’s Market Vendors

E

LKHART, Ind. — The Elkhart County Parks is looking for farmers’ market vendors for their upcoming Bonneyville Mill Heritage Day event.

The event will be held at Bonneyville Mill County Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

The organization is looking for vendors who sell any of the following products to be a part of an event that attracts over 2,000 people and celebrates the agricultural heritage of the mill and surrounding community: • Fruits & vegetables • Potted plants • Jams & jellies • Herbs, vinegars & oils • Homemade candy & syrups • Soaps • Baked goods • Other agricultural related products Vendor spaces are available under Feedlot Shelter or in the yard. More information can be found at www. elkhartcountyparks.org or by calling (574) 535-6458.

robots. Heathkit developed an international following. People all over the world ordered kits through Heath catalogs or purchased them in-person at Heath retail stores. Closely following market trends and investing in research and development placed

Heath at the forefront of the personal computer revolution in the 1970s, even as the kit business was waning. Through several changes in ownership, Heath managed to maintain its strong brand identity and sales until the 1990s.

Admission to the program is $5 and free for students and members of the Heritage Museum. The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is located at 601 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. Current exhibits are Sports in Southwest Michigan, Take Me Back: Photographs of the Twin Cities from the 1950s, The Big Three: Boat and Shipbuilding in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Lighting the Way: Fresnel Lenses from St. Joseph’s Lighthouses, and In Style: 50 Years of the Heritage Museum’s Fashion Collections.

For more information, call (269) 983-1191 or visit www.theheritagemcc.org for more information.

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GENERAL 096 Business Oppor200 CARPENTER WANTED tunities part time/full time, must Happily married couple have knowledge of all asready to devote our life and Earn Extra Cash on pects of construction, in love to your newborn. Exthe Weekends residential building & Adoption ADOPT:

penses paid. Please call Rob and Susan 1-844-615-5374, www.robandsueadopt.com

General Notices 106 WRONGLY DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

I can help. (269)473-2370

Lost & Found 112 LOST DOG

delivering the Leader AREA ROUTES AVAILABLE As an independent contractor you determine the hours you work on Saturday and/or Sunday. You must have a valid drivers license and your own transportation.

Contact Cindy at 269-687-7727 or cindy.klingerman@ leaderpub.com to learn more about this profitable opportunity

July 26, black & tan Yorkie named Millie. Reward if returned. (269)683-4021

MISSING

NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US XPRESS Earn $850 per week!

No experience needed!

Be trained & based locally!

US Xpress can cover costs!

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DRIVERS WANTED

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is looking for residential drivers with a CDL A or B, good attendance and work ethic, ability to read maps & attention to safety. Benefits include BCBS Health, Dental & Life Insurance, uniforms, paid holidays and vacations, safety bonus and overtime pay. Our route drivers average over $54,000 per year, work less than 50 hours per week, and are home every night!

Apply on line at

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JOB FAIR

Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 4:00 - 7:00pm Be Prepared!!

•Bring Your Resume •Application Process •Possible Interview •Dress For Success Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres Door Prizes 3371 W. Cleveland Rd., Ste 120, South Bend, IN 46628 (574)289-1454

Parts Counter Sales

GreenMark Equipment, a John Deere dealer, with locations in Michigan & Indiana is seeking an individual for Parts Counter Sales at our Sodus, MI location. Ideal candidates would have previous experience in a parts department, knowledge and exposure to large farm equipment, familiar with computer programs and applications, and possess excellent customer service skills.

GreenMark Equipment offers an excellent work environment, competitive wages, and an industry leading benefit plan including health, dental, & a matching 401k. For more information regarding GreenMark Equipment visit our website at www.greenmarkequipment.com. If you are interested apply on line or email resume to: dslagh@ greenmarkequipment.com.

Class A CDL and Dump trailer exp. preferred. Tristate area, Home nights and weekends, Fuel Savings Sharing Program, Safety Bonus, Health Benefits.

Apply in person 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) in Niles, MI or call 269-684-5960 to request application www.kennethsmithinc.com

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

See our ad under business opportunities

NOW HIRING

Packers/Gen. Labor $9/hr Drivers $14/hr Maintenance $12/hr Machine Operators $10/hr Forklift Operators $11.50/hr Permanent, Full-time CALL 269-408-1980

or at our office at 33541 Reum Rd, Niles, MI

SPARTAN TOOL

NOW HIRING

TRACTOR & TRAILER

DRIVERS NEEDED:

In Partnership with

Cassopolis

MECHANIC & FABRICATOR -

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

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Kenneth Smith Inc

Work 2nd shift 40+ hours per week, work on heavy renovation. (269)684-5004. duty truck equipment, dump Skinner Construction trailers and related components. A minimum of 1 HIRING CNC year experience is required.

Benefits.

OPERATORS Apply in person: in Dowagiac, MI 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) 1st and 3rd shift Niles, MI $11-14/hr www.kennethsmithinc.com Start Immediately Apply and Call WorkAtExpress.com 269-408-1980

Help Wanted 300 DRIVER TRAINEES

Off The Water, Michiana

in Niles is hiring a Purchasing Manager-Buyer MIT#6099948 Apply at miworks.org

TURF EQUIPMENT SALES Sodus, MI

GreenMark Equipment, a John Deere dealer with locations in Michigan & Indiana is seeking an individual for Turf Sales at our Sodus, MI location. Ideal candidates would have previous sales experience, preferably in the lawn & garden industry, as well as a strong mechanical aptitude. Excellent math skills and retail finance experience also very helpful. GreenMark Equipment offers competitive wages, an excellent work environment, and an industry leading benefit plan including health, dental, & a matching 401k. For more information regarding GreenMark Equipment visit our website at www.greenmarkequipment.com. Apply on line or email resume to: dslagh@greenmarkequipment.com.

Welders, Fork Lift Operators, Production Workers, General Laborers and Much More!

Visit our office at 606 Ship Street, St. Joseph, MI to apply or online at www.OnStaffUSA.com

PARTS COUNTER SALES

GreenMark Equipment. See our larger ad in today's newspaper.

TURF EQUIPMENT SALES

GreenMark Equipment. See our larger ad in today's newspaper.

With a career with Aflac there are no limits to what you can achieve. Contact Cindy at (269)208-3212 for further information

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

2 months free on select units.

Spacious, two bedroom located on beautiful Stone Lake, Intercom entry building, elevator, emergency pull cords. Seniors 62 years or older. Rent starts at $631.00 (based on income).

Please call Toni at 269-4453333 or stop by today at 145 Stone Lake St. for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD 1-800649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792

IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY!

No Application Fee!!

Riverside Apartments 550 Riverside Dr., Dowagiac, MI Close to the Casino!

Easy Access to M-51 Quiet Wooded Setting Close to Parks, Schools & Shopping Rent Based on Income Equal Housing Opportunity Barrier Free Units Available TDD/TTY: 711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Apply Today!

269-782-5270

Elderly Care 307 For Rent 418 KARE SERVICES STUDIO HOUSE Compassionate Home Care Services FOR RENT

(269)684-1984 (574)292-2900 email:KKaidanRay@aol.com www.KAREService.com

Instruction & 309 Training MICHIGAN CONCEALED CARRY Saturday August 22 Bend of the River Conservation Club www.borcc.org/ccw.htm 219-309-3099

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Next Class: August 29th Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments

412

Edwardsburg

2 BEDROOM

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week. Tenant pays electric, all electric including heat. Water, trash, sewage included in rent. $200 deposit. (269)8457182 OR (269)414-0385 Mon.-Sun. 2-8PM

Nice furnished, or unfurnished (your choice), studio house with private entrance in a country setting, located near Berrien Springs. Heat and Electric included, no internet, and no pets. Lease can be month to month. Asking $300/month. If interested please leave message at 269-471-7177.

Houses for Sale 500 FOR SALE

Oak Manor Available Immediately 3 Bedrooms, Garage $62,000 Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. $48,500.

RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

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FOR SALE

Updated 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba. mobile home for sale.

Lot rent incl water, sewer & trash.

Will need park approval.

Call Mary Cooper 574-298-2737 Cressy & Everett Real Estate

HOME FOR SALE

1425 Clarendon Ave., Niles, MI possible land contract to qualified buyer with 20% down payment, completely remodeled inside & out, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, eat in kitchen, tiled back splash, custom cabinets, new bath/shower toilet & vanity, original hardwood floors, tile floors, new paint, new stainless steel dishwasher & microwave, large back yard, full basement, new windows, siding, roof, furnace & A/C, close to school & park.

Check out more info & pictures online at forsalebyowner.

Reduced to $94,500.

Only serious inquires apply.

(269)876-0815 or email: crkfrm@copper.net

PARK RIDGE TRAIL

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, August 30 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles

602

Manufactured 502 Homes 14 x 70 1998 HOLLY PARK

2 bedroom, 2 bath, A/C. Birchcrest Estates, 2330 E. Main St., Lot 66, Niles, MI $14,000 or best offer (269)684-7619

Land For Sale 510 NEED LAND?

Seller needs reasonable offer to sell 4 acres w/4 builds. in Niles Twp MI. Call (269)684-1854

CALL Classifieds

Lawn & Garden 648 CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWN MOWER

Like new. $600 or best offer.

To see at Sister Lakes, call 269.591.9185.

Garage-Yard Sales

669

Buchanan - 11866Garr rd.

YARD SALE

August 14th & 15th 10am to 6pm Lots of books, women's 2428 S. 11th St., Niles jeans,dress pants, Capri's STORE WIDE sizes 3-8. Women's dress and casual shirts-size small, SUMMER SALE med and large.Women's •August 1st - 15th• *10% - 50% Off Discounts* leather jacket, Men's/women's coats, newborn-3 We buy estates & month baby girl clothes and single items! baby items. Shoes, toys, (269)262-4333 purses, makeup, men's Cemetery Lots 617 clothes & household misc.

Follow the signs FOR SALE 1 lot, 2 spaces, 2 vaults, 1 Dowagiac - 60017 CR 687 Royalty Rose marker, Mis- East sion Hills Cemetery, Garden BARN SALE of Psalms. Priced at $5,980.

Aug. 14, 15 & 16, 8-5 Asking $4,980. (269)44912" Sheldon Lathe, 10HP 0378 Kohler engine, 10HP gas air FOR SALE compressor, many antiques, 2 space interment rights in lots of baby furniture & gear, Garden of time, Mission Hills antique wicker baby & doll Cemetery with burial carriages, collectors original package including 2 vaults Schwinn banana seat girl's and companion marker. bike (pink) excellent con$4,725 (appraised at dition, Ferry Truck Farmers $8,000). Will accept pay- made in Shelby, MI child's ments to qualified buyer or solid wood7 pc. kitchen set, will also consider trade of many misc. items. equal value. (231)301-0682 (269)591-2297

THE MARKET PLACE Indoor Flea Market

MISSION HILLS LOTS

2 side-by-side lots in Christus Gardens. Asking $825 each. Call: 269-6059744 or (269)262-0403

Good Things to 636 Eat 14th ANNUAL FISH FRY Berrien Center 4 beds, 3 1/2 baths 2 car garage, walk out basement $283,900 269-635-8116 Let Your Dreams Bloom with Violet @ Coldwell Banker Anchor 1440 W Chicago Road Niles MI

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HOPE United Methodist Church 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg, MI 49112 (269)663-5321 Friday, August 14, 5-8pm AYCE Fish, AYCE Pork Tenderloins, Coleslaw/Applesauce, Beans, Rolls & Butter, Dessert & Drinks Ticket Prices Presale: Adults $9.50 Children: (6-12) $5.50 At the Door: Adults $10 Children6-12 $6 Children 5 and under FREE

ESTATE SALE

Of Lee Cropsey 56510 White Temple Rd., Vandalia, MI August 13, 14 & 15, 9am - 6pm Corner of White Temple Rd & Fish Lake Rd. 4 miles North of Vandalia on White Temple Rd. or 5 miles West of M-40 on Dutch Settlement Rd. Follow signs.

Furniture: round oak table w/6 chairs, beautiful Thomasville dining table w/8 chairs & 65" cabinet, buffet, side by side secretary, oak Queen bed, dresser & night stand, large cedar chest, Broyhill couch, loveseat & occasional chair, oak curio cabinet, desk, tables full of collectible glassware, several sets of china, crocks, pots & pans and linens. John Deere tractor/mower, push mower, mechanic's tall toolbox, hand & electric tools, Gamefisher boat, vintage oars & misc. fishing items. Nice large patio table with 6 chairs and much misc.

ESTATE/TAG SALE

Everything must go!

Cash only.

1106 Sassafras Ln - Niles Aug. 13 - Aug. 15, 9-5 & Aug. 16, noon-4 Come out and see all the Don't miss the deals! great items at this sale.

Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm ATQ'S/VTG items, Art Deco Sat. 10a-3pm Waterfall bedroom outfit, Closed Sunday other furniture, 1930/1940 2324 S. 11th St. Niles hutch, dining room set, kit(269) 340-5952 chenware, household, and much more. No early sales.

WE BUY & SELL Used appliances such as Niles - 2579 Huntly Rd. refrigerators, freezers, 1ST TIME MASSIVE washers & dryers and GARAGE SALE ranges Fri. & Sat., Geiger's Appliances Aug 14 & 15, 9-?

841 Carberry Rd. Niles, MI Way too much to list!

(269)687-8639, hours 9-5

Household Mer642 chandise BILL'S USED APPLIANCES

Nile/Cassopolis62010 MIDWEST ROOFING Anderson Rd. (Between Family owned since 1984.

White St. and Pokagon Hwy) Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

BARN SALE Call (269)684-7199 Aug. 13, 14 & 15, 9-4 Vintage glassware, colLawn Service 721 lectibles, Revereware, CoJACOBS LAWN & relle, casseroles, silverware, old tools, cast iron & lots BOBCAT SERVICES more. (269)684-4469 Mowing/Landscaping, Grading, Topsoil/Gravel, Sod Wanted to Buy 672 Installation, Brush Clearing, Auger, Light Hauling, Leaf BUYING repairable scrap and un- Clean Up. Call (269)663-8770 or wanted vehicles, top dollar (574)215-0570 paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Tree Service 725 Kevin (817)437-0450

CASH

for junk and vehicles!

Text (574)302-7772

unwanted or call

WE WILL BUY

BACKWOODS TREE & STUMP SERVICE Licensed & insured.

Nick: (269) 254-6634 Sam: (269) 591-5386

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

your junk car. We haul for free. Paying up to $1500 Trees, brush, stump removal, cash. Please call anytime high lift work, insured.

(269)362-4331 or 683-1065 269-687-8098 leave msg.

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

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

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

Complete home improvement.

Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

Call Jeff (574)532-4735

MK CONSTRUCTION

Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 40 years experience. Licensed.

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

Roofing, Siding & Windows, Light Hauling & Spring Clean-Ups, No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269)591-1403

WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodel, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More Certified mobile home work Accepting major credit cards (269)635-1527 williamsconstructco@gmail.com

WEAVER CONCRETE

driveways, porches, patios, tear out/replace, all repairs, brick, block, stone, fireplaces. Will fix wet basements big or small, inside and out. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Aaron (269)655-4158

Masonry Service 740 CASPER MASONRY

Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom & Insurance work. Insured & Bonded. (574)298-3520

MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning. Insured & Senior discounts.

Tree Trimming & Removal. Bonded.

Stump Grinding & Firewood. (269)362-1566

We do seamless gutters. Bobcat & Concrete Work.

Free estimates, call Insured. (269)663-8091 (269)782-0401 THE CUTTING EDGE

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, stamping. Any type of tear out & replace.

Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience.

Insured. Jerry (269)352-4010

PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

TREE REMOVAL & STUMP GRINDING Free Estimates!

Certified & Fully Insured Hinz Landscaping LLC (269)695-2937 or (574)876-6218

Pool Service 727 SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years experience. Robertson’s Sales & Service, Niles. Call (269)6842669

Antenna Service

737

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

Variety of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal.

CUT THE CORD!!

CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! (269)357-6352 antennasplus1.com

Misc. Services 747 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

Electrical Contracting, No Job Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097.

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

BY NIEBOER

Pole Barns, Garages, Quality Built. Licensed & Insured. Ross Nieboer (269)684-6673

POND LINERS

EPDM Rubber, Any size Lowest Prices, FREE Delivery, Huge Inventory, TRM Enterprises, South Bend.

(574)246-1922 (574) 329-9294

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269)683-9000

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR

And any other excavating needs. Licensed in TriCounty area. Call Deer Path Specializing in Flat work of all Excavating (269)208-5180

Concrete Service 739 BRADY CONCRETE

type, seawalls, stamped concrete & Bobcat Service. Free estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

Painting Service

754

Roof Repair 712 C & C CONCRETE FRYMAN’S ROOFING Flat work of all kinds, FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING

Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed! Locally Owned for 50 years. (269)7825008 (David & Terri Fryman)

JOHN A. VYLONIS CUSTOM BUILDING

Call us for your roofing and ventilation needs. Locally Owner, Licensed & Insured.

Call (269)782-2806

stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns.

No job too small. Free Estimates.

Insured (269)228-1163

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Aug. 13 The Box Factory presents Anne Hills in Concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 13.

General admisison tickets are $12. Her styles include contemporary folk music. More information and tickets can be found at www.boxfactoryforthearts.com.

Aug. 14 The Hope United Methodist Church of Edwardsburg will be hosting their 14th Annual Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. There will be all you can eat fish and tenderloins, as well as coleslaw, applesauce, beans, rolls and butter, deserts and drinks.

Presale tickets are $9.50 for adults and $5.50 for children 6 to 12. At the door prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Hope United Methodist Church of Edwardsburg is located at 69941 Elkhart Road in Edwardsburg.

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Kids On Stage will hold auditions for a live reading of the hit film “Despicable Me” at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Kids On Stage Theatre at The Orchards Mall. Auditions will be open to individuals age 11 through 21. Those auditioning will need to read distinctly and with expression from a script.

Performances of this live reading will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.

At 6 p.m., the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host its annual Football Kickoff Party.

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Aug. 16 Sarett Nature Center invites you to peek into their ponds at 3 p.m.

August 16. Admission is $2 per person. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

a.m. August 20 to remove invasive species threatening the dirverse habitats. Dress to work outside and call (269) 927-4832 to register so that enough snacks are available. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

Sarett Nature Center invites you to have an up-close look at some of their animals at 3 p.m.

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The Baroda Area Business Association invites you to attend Party on the Pavers from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 15, in Downtown Baroda. There will be local drinks, local foods and live music. There is a $5 suggested donation, and tickets for beer and wine tastings will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit barodavillage.org.

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert presents a Summer Art Camp designed for kids going into kindergarten through 12th grade this school year. Music, drama, art and dance will be offered from 12:30 to 4 p.m. There is no charge for the camp, but donations are appreciated for art supplies.

Register by August 10 by calling (269) 469-1441.

The church is located at 14280 Red Arrow Highway, midway The Box Factory invites between Lakeside and you to attend An Evening Harbert. with Bill Bosler and Al Aug. 20 Kniola at 7:30 p.m.

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There will be a pasta Nature Holiday buffet beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. Buffet and show are $30, and the show only is $15.

Parting Shots Family Tickets are available at $ the Elks Office, but they are limited to the first 300 reservations. There Shopping Sports will be raffle ticket prizes that include a set of Notre Dame season football tickets. South Bend Elks #235 is locatCamping Summer ed at 3535 E. McKinley Avenue in South Bend, Silver Creek Event Indiana.

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Lake Bluff Park is located on the west side of From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Boulevard in St. the Animal Aid of Joseph.

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The Village of Baroda invites you to attend Music in the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Baroda

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PARTING SHOTS Photos by M.D. Cunningham Blues lovers enjoyed great weather and a wide variety of soul music when the Ship & Shore Blues Festival returned New Buffalo last weekend. The new-and-improved event, was located in the festival’s original location in Lions Beachfront Park, rather than on Whittaker Street as in previous years.

Thousands attended the festival to watch popular jazz and blues musicians, take advantage of food trucks and mingle with other Michiana tourists.

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