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Drinking for a cause Community Pint Night to benefit Paw Paw River

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Ox Creek will be the beneficiary of a Community Pint Night fundraising event occurring at The Livery Microbrewery Thursday, May 5.

Although the Paw Paw River has long been considered the environmental jewel of Southwest Michigan, its final tributary, Ox Creek, is often forgotten or ignored.

Marcy Hamilton of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission (SWMPC) wants to change this and is heading up a coalition of environmental groups working on a grant project that is focused on water quality in Ox Creek.

From 5 to 8 p.m. May 5, a portion of all beer sales at The Livery Microbrewery will go to the Ox Creek project.

The Livery Microbrewery is located at 190 Fifth St. in Benton Harbor and sponsors a series of Community Pint Night events on Thursday nights to benefit local groups and projects.

More than just beer drinking for a good cause will be happening on May 5, according to Hamilton.

A community paddle event will take place earlier that day from 3 to 5 p.m. on the lower Paw Paw River.

Paddlers will put in to the Paw Paw River at the launch site located on Graham Avenue in Benton Harbor. Third Coast will have kayaks for rental at a discount for those who don’t have their own boat. Contact Kris Martin at kmartin@swmpc.org or 269-925-1137 x1521 to reserve a single or double kayak.

Paddlers will explore the lower reaches of the river led by members of Two Rivers Coalition (TRC), one of the groups working on Ox Creek.

“It should be fun to paddle up the river and past the Edgewater development and golf course and who knows what else we might see,” Hamilton said. “The last time I went paddling with Kevin Haight, president of TRC, we found a series of three beaver dams on Ox Creek within the city limits of Benton Harbor.”

Hamilton adds (possibly tongue-in-cheek) that the real goal of the paddle, “is to whet the whistle of the paddlers so they drink more beer at Pint Night.”

A new kayak from Third Coast will also be sold at a silent auction at the Pint Night, again to raise money for Ox Creek.

Although there are multiple threats to water quality in Ox Creek, Hamilton says this project is looking at the two biggest problems occurring upstream, sediment from agricultural operations and storm water run-off from the hundreds of acres of existing pavement, especially around the Orchards Mall area.

One part of the project aims to educate farmers about best management practices that reduce or even eliminate soil running off their fields and then affecting water quality.

Another part of the project involves transforming a portion of Wightman & Associates parking lot into a rain garden as a demonstration of how to reduce storm water runoff and provide beneficial habitat simultaneously.

In addition to SWMPC and TRC, other local organizations working in partnership on the Ox Creek project include the Berrien Conservation District, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Sarett Nature Center and Wightman & Associates.

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Record Store Day celebrated throughout music community

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n the rare Saturday an annual event and a conI find myself free stant movement to showCOLUMNIST from my part-time case the appreciation of job, waking to an alarm is not just vinyl, but of music, unexpected. the listening experience I had crept through the and the community that quiet house, going about comes from it. Today, we the morning routine of would be granted with spefeeding our five animals cial events at the variety of and fixing the coffee, all music stores we are lucky while trying to make little enough to have in our noise so as not to wake region, from Ignition Kristin. Even our pets Garage in Goshen, to Orbit relax on Saturdays, having Music in Mishawaka, 3 returned to their various Pillars Music in Benton Justin Flagel sleeping positions now Harbor and back to Rumor that their breakfast was Has It right here in Niles. done. I, however, had other plans.

The day is fueled by special releases The day is Record Store Day. by artists, with exclusive tracks and speFounded in 2007, Record Store Day is cial editions of classic releases. I had no

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Founded in 2007, Record Store Day is an annual event and a constant movement to showcase the appreciation of not just vinyl, but of music, the listening experience, and the community that comes from it. particular items on my wishlist this year, instead departing with a plan to take in the experience, dig through the libraries of each store and enjoy that sense of music community.

The morning mood was still quiet as I headed down the road for Benton Harbor, so I opted to start with listening to a podcast on my journey.

The subject was still music however, as I was listening to Bob Boilen, one of the hosts of NPR’s All Songs Considered, reading a segment of his new book, “Your Song Changed My Life,” describing his childhood encounters with the songs of The Beatles and the path of music that became his life. The book, which has each chapter focusing on a song, an artist and how it affected them, was right at home in the spirit of the holiday.

I arrived at 3 Pillars to the lovely sight of limited parking and a sizable crowd already deep into the shelves and racks of music. Jeremy Bonfiglio, one of our local writers and go-to people for regional music, greeted me from behind the counter with “Happy Record Store Day!” Store proprietor, Tom Ives, was conversing with all of his customers, offering up coffee and donuts to the music-hunting crowd. I regularly interrupted my crouching on the ground while digging through record crates to chat with friends old and new. By the time I walked out of the store with my new collection of music, I had caught up with peers from high school and shared stories with strangers.

The sun had gotten high and the temperature along with it when I loaded into my car and headed for the next stop. The time for music had come, so I loaded up one of my recent favorites, the album “No Better” by Kalamazoo’s Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts. By the time I was off the bypass, I had “Toledo”

blasting far too loud, singing along to “ooh whoa oh ohs” without a care for the looks from passing cars.

Outside of Rumor Has It in Niles, I encounter a family I had just seen at 3 Pillars. A crowd awaits the store’s opening, standing on the sidewalk browsing boxes of records and CDs while Red Hot Voodoo is warming up to perform inside.

The crowd is eager when the doors finally open, filling the store in seconds while the live music takes off on stage.

Store owner, Matt Shaver, has only a moment to chat as he rings up my purchases, smiling at the crowd and the music on stage.

When I finally arrive home, Kristin is not surprised by the collection I purchased or the fact that I broke my Record Store Day budget. I show her my prizes and recount the stories and fun of the day.

As I reflect, I realize that the most exciting aspect of the event is that the experiences I had go beyond the exclusive albums and “one-day-only” specials.

Step into any of the stores I have listed on any day of the year and you will likely find an experience similar to those I had today.

If you have yet to visit the stores mentioned, you can find information on each online. 3 Pillars has a website at 3pillarsmusic.com, Ignition Garage has one at ignitionmusic.net, and Rumor Has It and Orbit Music can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/RumorStore and facebook.com/Orbit-Music-InMishawaka-214530328567785.

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Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard

St. Joseph Today still seeking dealers for Antiques on the Bluff S T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The premier place to find antiques and collectibles in Southwest Michigan continues to be on the first Sunday of the month, May through October, in St. Joseph. The popular Antiques on the Bluff series returns May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., when vendors will sell their treasures along the tree-lined Lake Bluff Park overlooking Lake Michigan.

“We are taking vendor registrations now,” said Whitney Behnke, executive director of St. Joseph Today. “There are booth spaces for dozens of dealers and this is a particularly good year to participate since two of the six Sundays fall on major holiday

weekends when larger crowds flock to town.” Show dates are May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2.

Behnke said merchandise is limited to antiques and collectibles. Reproductions, modern crafts or new merchandise are not allowed. She asked that interested vendors contact Daniele at 269-985-1111 or daniele@ stjoetoday.com. Dealers may be asked to provide a photograph of representative merchandise before a booth area is assigned. They also will need a Michigan Sales Tax ID to participate. Information about obtaining a tax ID is available at www.michigan.gov/taxes.

Antiques on the Bluff is one of several reasons to

visit St. Joseph on Sundays. After viewing the booths, visitors can walk to nearby downtown shops, restaurants, family attractions, beaches and parks along the riverfront. “Starting on June 26, our municipal band also performs free concerts on Sunday afternoons and evenings,” said Behnke.

St. Joseph Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about Antiques on the Bluff or upcoming events, visit stjoetoday.com, facebook.com/stjoetoday, the Welcome Center at 301 State St., or call 269-985-1111.

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SPOTLIGHT

History comes to

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — Two-hundred-forty years ago this July, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, and America was born.

This weekend, audiences have another chance to peek into the past as “1776” returns to the South Bend Civic Theatre.

For several weeks, actors, musicians, stage designers and crew members have been hard at work preparing for their rendition of the popular Broadway musical, which opened last weekend.

Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 21 through 23, and April 29 and 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 and May 1.

All performances are in the Wilson Theatre, located at 403 N. Main St., in South Bend.

Tickets range in price from $10 to $25. For details about tickets and availability, including group sales, call the South Bend Civic Theatre Box Office at (574) 2341112, or visit sbct.org

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CUISINE SCENE

A Taste of Michiana Event showcases restaurants, gives back to community

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend Brew Werks is obviously known for its beer, but when the business makes its debut at its first Taste of Michiana event April 27, they’ll be enticing visitors to the booth with an entirely different menu item: brownies.

Owner Andrew Elegante said the award-winning brownies were a crowd favorite at the Junior League showcase, earning the Brew Werks t h e P e o p l e ’s C h o i c e Award.

“They have a neat back story in that we use the spent grain from our brewing process to make scribing the treats as them, so they represent “chewy, fudgy and deliour sustainability philoso- cious.” phy,” Elegante said, deIn addition to the

brownies, Elegante said Brew Werks will bring Stargazer Citra IPA and Cascading Wheat, the

business’s most popular brews.

“We’d love to bring something crazy, but we’re kind of the small guys and we figured we c a n ’t g o w r o n g w i t h bringing our best,” he said.

SBBW will be one of more than 40 Michiana restaurants featured at the 26th annual Taste of Michiana from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday.

For $25, people can sample as much as they can eat and drink from all of the available vendors while listening to live entertainment by Van Dyke Review. Children ages 6 to 16 will be admitted for $10, and children under 5 are free.

In addition to showcasing local businesses, funds raised at the event benefit Life Treatment Center, the nonprofit drug

treatment center where Chef Bela Szalay is the executive chef.

Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about some of the work businesses are doing in their community.

“I think our innovative Beer4Good business model through which we donated over $20,000 last year to our three community partners is something else people will want to learn about,” Elegante said. “ I can’t think of anyone I’ve talked to about it who hasn’t gotten excited and wanted to come visit us.”

In addition to South Bend Brew Werks, Taste of Michiana welcomes Whole Foods Market, Oh Mama’s on the Avenue, Martin’s Kids Cooking School and Rise ‘N’ Roll Bakery for the first time.

“Chef Bela has made it really easy for restaurants and breweries to participate in,” Elegante said.

“Brew Werks prides itself on being the brewery in the area that is most actively involved in the community so with the event’s focus on highlighting the region and giving back, it was an easy yes.”

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1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

$475 & $525. Utilities are included (269)930-4232

For Rent 418 STUDIO HOUSE FOR RENT

Nice furnished, or unfurnished (your choice), studio house with private entrance in a country setting, located near Berrien Springs. Heat included, no internet, and no pets.

Lease can be month to month.

Asking $300/month. If interested please leave message at (269)240-4765.

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Mobile Home Call Mary Cooper for info.

574-298-2737 Cressy Everett Real Estate

MOTIVATED SELLER!

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

Reduced to $45,900 RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

NILES HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER $57,000

2 BR House, full basement, fur-wood floors, fenced back yard, many extras! $57,000.

234 N. State Street, Niles.

(269)340-4675

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YOU NEVER KNOW AUCTION HOUSE AH:21000020

Sunday – April 24, 2016 from 2-4 PM House for sale by owner 1117 Carberry Rd, Niles 5 Bed – 4 Bath – 5000 Sq feet – 2 acres $349,900 Contact: 269-326-1814

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, April 24 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles 602 THE MARKET PLACE Indoor Flea Market

We've expanded the store!

More than 2,000 feet of new booth space available. We buy estates and single items. (269)262-4333

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Off The Water, Michiana

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53788 CR 9 Elkhart, IN. Every Fri. at 5:00p.m. Now taking clean big & small consignment.

Drop off merchandise Sat-Thurs Daily 10-5.

Pick-up available. Someone here at all times. We auction all winter. Space available at Flea Market.

For more details call David (574)522-1020 #AU01042788

Cemetery Lots 617 4 CEMETERY LOTS

in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. 2 spaces in Psalms $1,330 for both, 2 lots in Mission $1,630 for both, 2 vaults $1,300. Pricing is half off regular price. Can be transferred to another garden to have all 4 spaces together (269)695-3718

To Place an Ad E-Mail Us At:

classifieds@leaderpub.com

Household Mer642 chandise FURNITURE FOR SALE

Formal dining room table with 8 chairs $500, solid oak dining room shelf cabinet & table $200. 1 yr. old white leather couch and loveseat with end tables & coffee table $800 negotiable. (574)329-8106

Bargain Buys 668 QUALITY FURNITURE

NEW TODAY Niles - 1402 Landale Ave.

MOVING SALE FRI & SAT APRIL 22 & 23 8 AM - 5PM

WANTED NINTENDO GAMING

Furniture, plus size women / men clothes, kid's clothes, Fisher price items, new Paying CASH for all small appliances, antiques, tools, jewelry, collectibles NINTENDO gaming systems.

Includes Nintendo NES, and more!

Super Nintendo, Nintendo Wanted to Buy 672 64, Game Cube and all $$ WE BUY TREES Nintendo games. Calling Walnut, White Oak, Hard and and Texting is ok to contact.

Soft Maple. Let our licensed (574)612-3674 and insured team give you a free quote on your standing Home Improve700 timber. Call or txt. 269-760ment 3830

New & Used Items.

CASH

for junk and unwanted vehicles! Text or call (574)302-7772

Antennas Plus WHY PAY TO WATCH TV? DuMp Your DISH or CAblE

One time affordable fee and it’s free. Variety of free HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal.

(269) 357-6352

AntennasPlus1.com

We Work All Year Round

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BILL’S USED APPLIANCES

TAX TIME IS HERE! Don’t Miss The Deals!

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-3pm • Closed Sunday 1420 S. 11th Street-Niles

( 269) 340-5952

COmpUteR seRvICes DOWAGIAC IT3

• Commercial & Residential • Computer Cleaning • Networking & Web Design • Custom Built Computers

fRee pick-up & Delivery!

Call today 269-462-9040

COnCRete

gaRages

LaWn & gaRDen seRvICe

C&C CONCRETE

Quality Garage Doors

TS WATSON LAWN SERVICE

Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns. No job too small.

Free estimates. Insured.

(269) 228-1163

WEAVER

CONCRETE Driveways • Porches • Patios Tear-out / Replace • All Repairs • Brick • Block • Stone • Fireplaces • Landscaping Will fix wet basements, big or small, inside and out.

Fast dependable service.

Aaron (269) 655-4158

Brady Concrete

Specializing in flat work of all types, seawalls, stamped concrete, pole barn floors & Bobcat service.

Free estimates.

Fast, dependable service.

269-445-3349 or 269-591-0100

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

eLDeRLy CaRe Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

(269) 684-1984 (574) 292-2900 Email: kmkaidan@aol.com www.kAREService.com

exCavatIOn

Hopper excavating

Have Gravel, Will Travel Driveway, Stone, Slag, Recycled Concrete, Asphalt, Top Soil, Sand & Fill.

(269) 783-1744

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 683-9000

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

Yard cleanup, spring & fall.

Mowing, edging, bush trimming, small tree removal. No contract with free estimate.

10% senior discount

(239) 357-3554

Superior Lawn Care Mowing, trimming, edging, power washing. Discounts available. Free Estimates.

269-684-6673

(574) 904-8452

geneRaL RepaIR

TeRRY’S LAwN SeRvIce

Licensed and Insured

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES Roofing, Siding & Windows, Painting. No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269) 815-2710 Aerating, Mowing, Bush & Small Tree Trimming.

HOme ImpROvement

WILLIAMS

CONSTRUCTION

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodeling, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More.

Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

269.635.1527

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

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

Contact Michael N. knepple

(269) 476-9777

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

(269) 782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

FCI Building Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

(269) 782-7310 tRee seRvICe

the Cutting edge pro tree Care Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

(269) 687-4972

(269) 591-1403

masOnRy

Michiana Masonry & construction

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 362-1566 paIntIng

J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured.

Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.

(269) 683-4442

ROOfIng

Midwest Roofing

FOR SALE YAMAHA FZ6R

2009 Yamaha FZ6R, 4 cyl, 600cc, 6549 miles, excellent condition. In Niles.

Call or text (269)277-0127.

Trucks, Vans, 4-Wh Drives FOR SALE

942

96 Chevy K-1500, with 7 foot Western plow, 350 V-8, Auto. Trans., Loaded Air, Power Windows, Power Locks, Very Clean $4,995.00. Also available '98 GMC C-2500 3/4 ton, 2 wheel drive, 350 V-8, Auto.

Trans., runs good, good work truck. Call 269-462-9260 or PAINTING Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall 269-262-6448.

Repair, Plaster Repair, InAutos for Sale 945 sured. Call Glen Hoese at FOR SALE (269)684-4055 2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Silver $6995 Promote 2006 Chevy Cobalt Tan Your $3995 2005 Saturn Vue Business Gray AWD $3995 ROOfIng, COnt. 2008 Ford F250XL V8 Gas $7995

ServiceS & SaleS antenna seRvICe

915

NEW TODAY

Visit the Plaza Resale Store for quality used furniture and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing.

BUYING HOME REPAIRS & Plaza Resale Store repairable scrap and unREMODELING 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI wanted vehicles, top dollar Over 30 years of experience, 574-383-8859 paid. Call or text for a free tile work, kitchens, bathquote today. Free towing. rooms, decks & porches, Kevin (817)437-0450 Garage-Yard windows & doors, window 669 CASH PAID FOR wrapping, siding, fascia & Sales Personal Property Estates, soffit. Call Randy (269)782NILES - 1606 Sycamore St. Antiques, Furniture, Ap- 3139 (269)208-9838 pliances, Garage, Barn.

HUGE 3 FAMILY (269)445-2220 Painting Service 754 YARD & MOVING M-60 Variety - Cassopolis

SALE April 22 & 23 Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-2

Motorcycles & ATV’’s

payne’s TRee seRVICe Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding.

Firewood.

Insured.

(269) 663-8091 C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

Trees, brush, stump removal, high lift work, insured.

(269)362-4331 or (269) 683-1065 (leave message)

Every Day!

57748 M51 South,

Dowagiac Classifieds are (269)782-5643 the Highest MURDOCK'S Read Section!

USED CARS

(269)683-8677 Guaranteed Financing!

If you have a job Your ad you're approved!

Dodge Dakota will run in 1997 Sport

Ext. cab 4x4, low miles, 56 issues

really clean, $4,990 a month Ford 2012 Focus SEI Heated moon roof, andleather, reach red, lots of options, it's a more than beauty, $12,990 Hyundai Santa FE 2007 150,000 Very nice, runs/drives super,potential $7,990 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring customers Drk blue, automatic, power each month seat, really nice, $12,990 Buick Luceine 2011 for only $89 CXL 1 owner, no accidents, per month. heated taupe leather, chrome wheels, beautiful car, $14,990 Honda 2007 CR-V EX Low miles, DVD player, powerClassifieds moon roof, $10,500 Call

to get started today!

TREE & STump REmOval

Free Estimates! Certified & Fully Insured. We also supply & deliver firewood.

Hinz Landscaping LLC (269) 695-2937 or (574) 876-6218

Backwoods Tree & sTump service

Family Owned Since 1984.

Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

NICk:

Call (269)684-7199

SAM:

Licensed & Insured.

(269) 254-6634 (269) 591-5386

269-683-2100

or visit our office at 217 North 4th St. Niles, MI 49120

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

Buffet in Benton Harbor (next to Big Lots) beginning at 5 p.m. All retired & current federal employees, spouses & families are welcome.

The program is food, fellowship, and current April 21 federal info. For information, call Jean Rowe, 269 782 2769 or email Cass County Democrats’ jeanrowe70@comcast. next “Third Thursday” net event will be at 6 p.m.

April 21, at party headApril 27 quarters, 804 E. State Street. Local climate change advocate, Jim Goodwill’s Little Black Bronke, BSEE/CS will Dress Fashion Show will share his wealth of be on Wednesday, April knowledge on issues 27, at the Hilton Garden relating to our environInn Gillespie Center in ment and the threat we South Bend. Stylist and now face. The presentaImage Consultant, Kathy tion will include a brief Friend, will host the prohistory of planet Earth, gram featuring the latest current climate condilooks for spring. Meet tions and how they Emcee, WSBT-TV relate to the past, where Meteorologist, Cari these conditions are Peugeot and Celebrity heading, the conseModels: WSBT-TV First quences of these condiin the Morning tions, and what humanCo-Anchor, Bob kind has to do and CAN Montgomery and B100 DO to save our world.

Radio Personality, Deb As always, these events Miles. Doors open at 10 are free and open to the a.m. for shopping in the public.

Goodwill Boutique and the Luncheon and April 26 Fashion Show begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $50 per person and The National Active & must be purchased in Retired Federal advance.

Call (866) Employees Association, 649-7300 or visit www.

SW Michigan Chapter GoodwillFashionShow. will host its monthly com for more informameeting at the Super

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April 28

Week of April 21-27, 2016 • Page 11 at the Wood Fire in Dowagiac.

Lunch choices are chicken Florentine or vegetarian farfalle (butterfly pasta) for $20, which includes entree, non-alcoholic beverage, salad, dessert and gratuity. Contact the May Chair, Sheree Slott, at 501-5408 or shereeslott@yahoo.com for more information and to make reservations. The deadline for reservations is Monday, April 25.

New Covenant Productions will present chart-topping contemporary Christian rock band Mercy Me live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, Indiana (410 South Main Street) along with special guests Citizen Way and Zealand Worship.

Tickets are on sale Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 May 12 a.m. at the Lerner Theatre box office, online at thelerner.com, or by phone at 574-293- The Purdue Club of SW 4469 / 800-294-8223.

Michigan will hold its Spring Meeting at 6 p.m.

April 30 Thursday, May 12, at the St. Joseph River Yacht Club at 128 North Kids on Stage will host Pier St., St. Joseph. The auditions for Glee Club meeting will include at 10 a.m. April 30 at the heavy hors d’oeuvres.

KOS Theater. Those This year’s guest speakauditioning will need to er is Larry Merritt, manperform a pop or show ager of Worldwide tune style musical num- Environmental Support ber using their own for Ford Motor Company. karaoke background The Purdue Club will also announce the winmusic. ners of this year’s scholarships. Attendees can May 4 make reservations through the club website www.purduealumni.org/ The Junior Arts Club will swmichigan no later host is annual Marshall than Thursday, May 5, Shoppe fashion show or by sending a check and luncheon at noon made out to the “Purdue on Wednesday, May 4,

Club of SW Michigan” to Dr. Howard Poole, 31594 Maple Island Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. The cost of this event is $20 per person.

LEGEND

Alcohol

Art

Business

Movies

Community

Theatre

Crafts

Music

Religious

Food

May 15-16 Beckwith Theatre Company will host auditions for Larry Shue’s award-winning comedy “The Foreigner” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Beckwith Theatre, located at 100 New York Ave., Dowagiac.

May 21 The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host a concert by BOSTON at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, May 21, at 9 p.m. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000.

Ticket prices for the concert start at $95 plus applicable fees.

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Winners will be announced in the 2016 Explore Michiana which will be published in the May 26 Off The Water.

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C o l o r f u l F u n 5k run/walk ra

ises funds for local children

Photos by Kathy Murray

More than 300 people took advantage of sunny skies and warm weather Saturday to participate in the Niles Service League’s Color Fun Run. The third for the annual event at Brandywine High School, the fun run drew more than double the runners that participated in 2015. All funds raised through the event benefit camperships, scholarships and other projects funded by the Niles Service League.