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Antiques on the Bluff St. Joseph Today seeking dealers for monthly event

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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 returns May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., when vendors will sell their treasures in the tree-lined Lake Bluff Park overlooking Lake Michigan.

“We are taking vendor registrations now,” said Jill Stone, executive director of St. Joseph Today.

“There are booth spaces for dozens of dealers and this is an especially good year to participate since two of the six Sundays fall on major

holiday weekends when we draw larger crowds to town.”

Show dates are May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4.

Stone 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.

Stone said 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 28, our municipal band also performs free concerts on Sunday afternoons and evenings,” she said.

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) 9851111.

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ArtsBridge hosts spring concert

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E N T O N HARBOR, Mich.

— ArtsBridge, a celebration of the arts, will present a spring concert and exhibit at 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26, at First Presbyterian Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor.

The program will feature jazz vocalist Dawn Yarbrough and The ARK Jazz Project.

Jazz musicians include bandleader and saxophonist Andy Kolosowsky, pianist Bill Yamakoski, bassist Tim King, and drummer Jim Allen.

Some of the music selections include “Daahoud” by Clifford Brown, “All the Things You Are” by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern, “Alone Together”

by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz, “West Coast Blues” by Wes Montgomery, and “Monkish” by Jamey Aebersold.

There will also be glass art on display and for sale

by Fired Up! students from Water Street Glassworks.

“ArtsBridge is a vehicle of reconciliation and joy in a region that is often known for its division and brokenness.

When people come together from various walks of life to celebrate and enjoy each other's artistic talents and gifts, hope is born again,” Said Rev. Laurie Hartzell, minister at this church.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. A reception will follow this program.

For more information, call (269) 925-7075 or visit on the Facebook page, First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

Dawn Yarbrough Dawn Yarbrough is a native of Benton Harbor.

She is also a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in radio, television and film.

Dawn has numerous years of production experience in the markets of Detroit, Los Angeles and Milan, Italy. Dawn lives in Milan, where she is a multi-talented artist, performer, singer and recording artist. Dawn has performed with international stars such as Michael Bublé and Italian artists Antonello Venditti and Gian Luca Guidi.

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Dawn’s eclectic professions include actress on Italian television and cinema. Dawn has also performed as singer actress in an Italian musical, which toured all the major theaters in the cities of Milan, Rome, Florence, and Genova. She is also a runway model for Italian designers and a television show presenter.

In Europe, Dawn performs with her band at prestigious events all over the continent. Dawn now divides her time between Milan and Benton Harbor, where she returns to participate in the rejuvenation of her hometown.

Dawn is also creator, executive producer, and host of Harbor Lights TV. Harbor Lights TV (HLTV), a television series which features positive stories on the topics of education, economic and community development, agriculture, natural resources, healthcare, arts and culture, diversity and community relations throughout southwestern Michigan.

Andy Kolosowsky Andy Kolosowsky started playing the saxophone when he was 13 years old and quickly fell in love with the instrument. When he turned 14, he started private lessons and continued through high school.

He studied music performance at Grand Valley State University and he played in a number of big bands and small jazz combos in the Grand Rapids

area. After college, he decided to move to Chicago where he played with as many jazz groups as he could, including his own group, The Kolo Quartet and the occasional rock and roll job.

Andy played in the Chicago area for six years before getting hired by The Mel Hayes Group, a variety band that toured all over the United States.

Andy currently lives in Benton Harbor where he performs regularly with The Ark Jazz Project and other groups. Andy also owns and operates ARK Upholstery, a furniture upholstery business.

Bill Yamakoski Bill Yamakoski started playing the piano at age six. His aptitude for the instrument was quickly recognized by his parents and he subsequently studied with a private instructor for many years.

As a teenager, Bill discovered jazz music, fell in love with the style, and has never stopped playing it. His expertise as a jazz pianist comes from years of practice, a keen ear, and a deep understanding of the structure of music.

As an adult, Bill has made a successful career in veterinary medicine and as an airline pilot, but through it all he has never stopped playing the piano.

He has performed with many local bands such as The Ed Bagatini Quartet, Friends Jazz Trio, and more. While Bill is a traditionalist at heart, his ability to play contempo-

Tim King Tim King studied music at Lake Michigan College and the University of Michigan, and was tutored by his father and grandfather, both professional musicians. Not only is Tim noted for being an incredible bass player, he doubles on clarinet and saxophone, and has performed with many local groups including The Ed Bagatini Trio, The Ed Bagatini New Swing Orchestra, Lake Effect Big Band, Mister Edd, and other groups.

Tim is also the owner and operator of LTD Music Productions of Berrien Springs offering services for live bands, sound reinforcement services, audio recording, CD and cassette duplication, and background music productions.

Tim has worked with many top-notch local musicians and has been a guest soloist on many recordings. His versatility and his in depth knowledge of music makes him a highly sought after musician.

Jim Allen Jim Allen enjoyed music at an early age and it has always been a large part of his life. He played trombone in the school band and guitar in garage bands. When he discovered drums and percussion, he made it his passion. His first opportunity to perform on drums was with The Cadillac High School Entertainers, a high school show band.

This led to his inclusion in more high school combos playing at weddings and festivals. After high school, Jim was a member of the All Knoll Trio from Lansing.

Although Jim returned to school and became a successful endodontist, Jim continues to play the drums and has experience performing all kinds of music. In fact, Jim has studied drums with instructor Keith Hall from Western Michigan University and Nelson Oliva from New York City. He has also attended several jazz and drum music summer camps to continue honing his craft.

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GET OUT!

Spring into Fernwood!

Annual garden festival returns to Niles May 2 with special guests

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ILES, Mich. — Everyone is invited to celebrate spring in the garden at this new and one-of-a-kind horticultural event at Fernwood. The full-day festival is open to gardeners of all experiences and features a rich blend of local vendors specializing in unique and artfully grown plant material, hand-crafted artwork for the garden, lectures from leading industry experts, and hands-on workshops.

The plant sale portion of the festival will include plant material traditionally found in Fernwood’s spring plant sale as well as orchids from Great Lakes Orchids and members of the Michiana Orchid Society; succulents and more from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens; hardy ferns from Lundberg Nursery; carnivorous plants from Doug Osman; herb and flowering topiaries from Glasgow Greenhouses; and alpine plants and dwarf conifers from Benedict’s Nursery.

Guests can learn about Community Supported Agriculture shares (CSAs) from Blue Star Produce, growers of heirloom vegetables and herbs, and support the Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force by purchasing planted containers from Planting Hope in Michigan. There will be an opportunity to learn about environmentally wise/safe gardening practices at the Michigan State University Extension

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About Fernwood Fernwood is a special place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all ages. Fernwood comprises 105 acres on the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Fernwood Café is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Call (269) 6956491 or visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org for more information and to confirm status of classes.

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Exploring the past Museum to host discussion on Native American quilting

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O WA G I A C , Mich. — The Dowagiac Area History Museum and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi welcome Dr. Marsha MacDowell and Dr. Kurt Dewhurst from Michigan State University as they present To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions at 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 2.

This program is part of the community-wide One Story Read series of programs that highlight themes addressed in this year’s book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.”

Marsha MacDowell, Ph.D. is Professor, Department of Art, Art History, and Design, at Michigan State University Museum and Curator at the Michigan State University Museum.

She is author of many publications and curator of exhibitions and festival programs focused on traditional arts of Michigan, Native Americans, African Americans, and South Africans. She has done extensive research on the history and meaning of quilt-making and directs the Quilt Index (www. quiltindex.org), the international repository of stories and images of over 60,000 quilts and their makers.

Her work has been written about in Native Peoples, Indian Country Today, and, in 2014, she was a featured guest on the call-in program Native America Calling where she fielded comments from Native Americans across the continent who make or use quilts.

According to MacDowell, “Of the various American Indian art forms that resulted from contact with other cultures, perhaps the least well known is quilt-making. However, throughout the entire post-contact period, Native quilters have used colors and designs distinctly their own to make quilts which function in ways both similar to other cultural groups as well as in ways that have specific tribal or pan-Indian meanings.”

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Two speakers visiting the Dowagiac Area History Museum on May 2 will discuss the traditions of native quilting, like those pictured. Above is the Star of Bethlehem quilt made in 1920 by Anna David (Odawa), of Peshawbestown, Michigan.

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This effort led to targeted research on Odawa, Potowatomi, and Ojibway quilt-making.

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Zoo welcomes two new animals S

OUTH BEND, Ind. — Staff members at the Potawatomi Zoo are proud to introduce two new additions to their zoo family: Jinx and Aurora, both African Painted Dogs.

Jinx is 7 years old and Aurora is 9 years old. Both dogs are very active and enjoy chasing each other around their exhibit enjoying various enrichment activities.

Painted Dogs are Africa’s most endangered carnivores. Once, more than 500,000 roamed the wild. Now only 7,000 remain in the wild. The Potawatomi Zoo supports Painted Dog conservation and is proud to have these endangered species on exhibit. Leaders pledge to continue contributing to their survival.

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LaSalle Grill wins Diamond Award 19th straight year

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — LaSalle Grill, a staple of downtown South Bend dining, has been named a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 19th consecutive year, an accomplishment unmatched by any restaurant in Indiana. There were only four Indiana restaurants named to the 2015 list: LaSalle Grill, The Carriage House, also in South Bend, Restaurant Tallent in Bloomington and Joseph Decuis in Roanoke.

To help put this accomplishment in perspective, only one current Four Diamond restaurant in Chicago has received the award for more years than LaSalle Grill while only three current Four Diamond restaurants in New York City have received the award as often as LaSalle Grill. Chicago’s Spiaggia holds 21 consecutive awards. In New York La Grenouille has received a Four Diamond rating annually since 1989 and One if by Land, Two if by Sea for 19 consecutive years. There are three restaurants in New York City who have received the award for 18 consecutive years: Gotham Bar and Grill, Gramercy Tavern and Nobu.

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

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With a career with Aflac 418 there are no limits to what For Rent you can achieve. Contact 4 BDRM Cindy at (269)208-3212 for 1 Bth (1500 SQFT). Includes further information dishwasher, jacuzzi tub.

Hardwood floors. Spacious Elderly Care 307 loft, porch; unfinished bsmnt, garage. PLUS sepKARE SERVICES arate 800 sq ft. loft apt. with Compassionate Home private entry, full bath. NonCare Services Smokers only. No pets. One (269)684-1984 month security deposit.

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2 months free on select units. swimming, or just relaxing.” * Only a 20-minute Spacious, two bedroom drive from Niles! located on beautiful Stone Ask for Brad Light Lake, Intercom entry (269) 687-9227 building, elevator, emerOr cell (574) 850-6940 gency pull cords. Seniors 62 years or older. Rent starts at Rent-Lease, Misc. 442 $631.00 (based on income).

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HOMES

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3 bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease options starting at $599 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call (269)423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures

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Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, April 26 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles 602 NILES DOWN TOWN FLEA MARKET

111 E. Main St, Niles MI Shop with us until April 3oth.

New location & name May 1st Market Place, 2428 S. 11th St. New vendors bringing many new items weekly. New booths available. We buy estates and single items!

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Good Things to Eat

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for junk and vehicles!

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636 Cash paid for medium

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BILL'S USED APPLIANCES You don't want to miss the TAX TIME DEALS! Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles (269) 340-5952

FOR SALE

Rheem brand gas & electric heaters. 40 gal. electric $275, 50 gal. electric $300, 50 gal. gas natural or propane $375. Available at 2075 E. Red Arrow, Benton Harbor.

Call for info (269)277-0499

FOR SALE

size refrigerators, working or repairable. Also gas & electric ranges.

Call (269)687-8639

WE WILL BUY

Quality guaranteed! Locally Owned for 50 years. (269)7825008 (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

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

Wanted to Buy

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

Low affordable rates.

(269)591-1403

ADAMS JUNKERS Adam buys JUNK CARS Adam Buys Repairable Cars Fixable Cars Wanted

adamsjunkers.com Adam Pays the most!!

FREE PICKUP 7 days a week Title or not!!

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BUYING

repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Kevin (817)437-0450

JACOBS LAWN & BOBCAT SERVICES

SAIL BOAT

Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & w/ trailer, 13 ft. fiberglass, M o w i n g / L a n d s c a p i n g , Insured. (269)684-6290 or seats 2-4, Dacron sail, colGrading, Topsoil/Gravel, Sod (269)470-4097. lapsing mast, great for be-

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

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PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

BY NIEBOER

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

POWERWASHING, STAIN & SEAL

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION Home Improvement & Maintenance

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

DOORS

TANNING

Unlimited monthly tanning. $35 or $45. Tanning lotion 50% off with monthly tanConcrete Service 739 ning purchase. Sudsville Laundry & Tanning, 716 E. BRADY CONCRETE Front St., Buchanan.

Specializing in Flat work of all (269)695-2031 type, seawalls, stamped concrete & Bobcat Service. Free estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

Painting Service

754

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Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns.

No job too small. Free Estimates.

Insured (269)228-1163

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks & stonework. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Concrete $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.

Jerry (269) 352-4010

WEAVER CONCRETE & MASONRY

ginners, $700. (269)2282044

RVs, Campers, 921 Trailers FOR SALE

24' Camper & 16' Pontoon Boat at Pitcher Lake Campground.

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Decks, Homes, Anything. 20 MOTOR HOME yrs. exp. Negotiable pricing 2005 Damon Ultra Sport always.

Call ULTIMATE CLEANING (269)244-1337 400LX, 70,000 miles, 40 ft. long, 2 slides, 2 TVs, good tires, must see! $60,000 QUALITY GARAGE OBO (269)683-5986

your junk car. We haul for Tree Trimming & Removal. free. Paying up to $1500 Stump Grinding & Firewood. cash. Please call anytime Bobcat & Concrete Work.

269-687-8098 Insured. (269)663-8091 Sales, service & installation THE CUTTING EDGE of garage doors & openers.

Home Improve700 Call owner Steve Baxter for PRO TREE CARE ment your free estimate today.

Complete Tree Service (269)683-9000 #1 GUTTERS SAME DAY ESTIMATES We do seamless gutters. Insured, Competitive Rates.

SEPTIC SYSTEM Free estimates, call 269-687-4972 (269)782-0401 REPAIR Pool Service 727 And any other excavating FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS needs. Licensed in TriGUTTERS & SIDING SWIMMING POOL County area. Call Deer Path FRYMAN’S ROOFING LINERS & REPAIRS Excavating (269)208-5180 Your home exterior experts.

•Used and Reconditioned Appliances •Washers & Dryers •Ranges •Air Conditioners •Refrigerators 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639

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Cheaper than a dumpster. 1st shots. Call for more information (269)281-1522 Lawn Service 721 Brush hauling, downed trees, trash out's, clean out's Boats, Motors 900 2 GUYS & & more. James (269) 357BOAT & TRAILER 5956 Located in Niles.

A LAWNMOWER 12 ft. semi-V bottom property maintenance serSmokercraft boat & trailer, KLIMEK vice, residential/commercial.

15hp, $1,250. (269)683ENTERPRISES (574)607-2038 Electrical Contracting, No Job 1986 Call (269)684-7199

unwanted or call Installation, Brush Clearing, Auger, Light Hauling PAYING CASH FOR Call (269)663-8770 or (574)215-0570 ESTATES I buy almost anything old, Tree Service 725 primitives, advertising pieces, vintage, electronics, BACKWOODS TREE & old fishing & hunting items, STUMP SERVICE military items. Will buy one Licensed & insured. piece or entire estate. Call Nick: (269) 254-6634 (574)485-7993 Sam: (269) 591-5386

WANTED TO BUY

Our own maple syrup Honey 1 pint - 5 gallons Yams .25/lb Apples $5/half bushe HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5 Hunky Fruit Stand 2054 M140 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 944-3025

Household Merchandise

CASH FOR JUNK CARS

Off The Water, Michiana 10 CLASS MIDWEST ROOFING Misc. Services 747 Pets & Supplies 800 Family owned since 1984.

D.J. HAULING & AKC YORKIE PUPPIES Lifetime Warranty Shingles Will be small, vet checked, Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

DELIVERY

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

Free Estimates.

Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years. 269-683-4442.

PAINTING

Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Repair & Power washing.

Insured. Call Glen Hoese at (269)684-4055

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

We specialize in Repairs, Remodel, Windows, driveways, porches, patios, cement power washing.

Siding, Additions, Painting, tear out/replace, all repairs, RVs, Homes, Decks, Plumbing & More Cement Sidewalks, brick, block, stone, fireCertified mobile home work places. Will fix wet baseDriveways, Senior Discounts Small Commercial Jobs ments big or small, inside (269)635-1527 and out. Landscaping. Fast Serving Cass, Dowagiac and williamsconstructco@gmail.com Niles. Free Estimates. dependable service. We Senior Discounts Roof Repair 712 accept all credit cards. Aaron Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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CUSTOM BUILDING Masonry Service 740 Call (269) 470-9507 or Call us for your roofing and CASPER MASONRY (269) 470-9498 ventilation needs. Locally Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom Rick Cozzolino Owner, Licensed & Insured. & Insurance work. Insured & WE BRING THE CLEAN! Call (269)782-2806 Bonded. (574)298-3520

Autos for Sale

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07 Chevrolet HHR $10,971 08 Chevy Colorado $10,995 11 Hyundai Elantra $11,987 14 Ford Focus $16,371 Call (574) 264-1174 today!

2007 KIA OPTIMA

170

Million

adults read a newspaper in print or online in the past week.

61%

18–34 year olds read a newspaper in any given week.

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newspapers an important part of their Sunday tradition.

56% of consumers research or purchase products they see in the newspaper.

According to Google.

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

April 24

Join an Elkhart County Park interpreter and learn all about frogs and their important role in nature. This program will take place on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Briar Patch Shelter in Bonneyville Mill County Park, located at 53373 County Road 131, Bristol, Indiana.

April 24 - May 9

The Twin City Players (TCP) announces the next mainstage production of the 20142015 season, the hilarious Social Security by Andrew Bergman, directed by Dave G o o d y e a r .

Performance dates are April 24, 25 and 26 and May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Social Security is presented in cooperation with Samuel French, Inc. This production is sponsored

by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro.

April 25

The Elkhart Environmental Center will be holding an Arbor Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

Enjoy woodworking displays, the spring plant exchange, tree planting and pruning demonstrations, an Arbor Day Proclamation from Mayor Moore, free food and trees to take home and plant! Free admission, trees and food while supplies last! For more information, call the Elkhart Environmental Center at 574-293-5070.

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Everyone is invited to come out to the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC) on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the City of

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Elkhart’s 27th Arbor Day celebration. This year’s event will feature displays and demonstrations from members of the ElkhartWood Products Network. Guests will see a showcase of artistry and watch demonstrations of the techniques these artists use to transform urban logs into works of art and learn about the ElkhartWood program and the positive impact it is having on our community.

Everyone is invited to laugh with six-time Emmy award-winning comedian, actor, book author Margaret Smith at the Acorn Theater at 7:30 p.m. April 25.

Winner of the American Comedy Awards “Funniest Female Stand-up Comic”, Margaret was a writer and producer for the Ellen DeGeneres show and has appeared on the Tonight Show, The Late Show, CNN, PBS, HBO, Fox Network, Showtime, VH-1 and Comedy Central.

Tickets are $30 each, or $50 for VIP tickets, which include select seating and a special pre-show gourmet green room buffet prepared by a Midwest master chef at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to bring children and grandchildren noon to 2 p.m. April 25 to help church members plant a Monarch butterfly garden at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert, Michigan.

The rain date is May 2.

Church members will have hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, followed by a talk about how the garden helps the butterflies to grow and survive, do a craft and then sow seeds. Those interested in participating should RSVP online to churchofthemediator@ gmail.com or call the church office at (269) 469-1441. The church is located at 14280 Red Arrow Highway (midway between Lakeside and Harbert).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? April 26

ArtsBridge, a celebration of the arts in our neighborhood, will present a Spring Concert and Exhibit at 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26, at First Presbyterian Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The program will feature jazz vocalist Dawn Yarbrough and The ARK Jazz Project. Admission is free, donations accepted. A reception will follow this program.

For more information, call (269) 925-7075 or visit on Facebook: First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

free with accompanying paid adult.

May 2

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Fernwood will host its Spring Garden Festival on May 2. The event will feature a plant sale, workshops and garden market.

Lectures include “Unleashing Creativity in Garden Design” by Chris Woods, “Captivating Containers” by Dan Benarcik and “The Sensory Experience of Native Plants” by Gregg Tepper. Tickets can be purchased at http:// www.fernwoodbotanical.org/education/symposia-and-lectures.html May 14

Fairplain Presbyterian Church will hold its 1st Annual Mighty Wind Kite Building & Flying this spring. These free events are intended for people of all ages, and the general public is cordially invited.

Refreshments will be made available. On Sunday, April 26th, Mighty Wind Kite Building will take place at the church from 2 to 4 p.m. . There will be building materials and kite kits on hand so that any interested individuals – novices or experts -- and families can participate. The church is located at 210 West Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor.

Reservations are not required, and there is no cost to participate. On Sunday, May 31 the Mighty Wind Flying of kites will take place at 2 p.m. Everyone who built kites in April will gather and fly their creations as long as desired.

April 30

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Bike the Bend, the South Bend area’s bicycle tour for riders of all ages and skills. The event will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 14. The route map and registration is now available online at www.

BiketheBend.com. Early bird registration is $20 per person 18 and up if registered by April 30.

Kids 17 and under are

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The Purdue Club of Southwest Michigan will hold its Spring Meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the St. Joseph River Yacht Club in St. Joseph, Michigan. This year’s guest speaker is Purdue Vice President Emeritus John Sautter.

During Mr. Sautter’s 39 year career at Purdue he also acted as host to visiting athletic teams.

He will share stories of the happenings that occurred behind the visitor’s bench to include Bobby Knight’s infamous “rearranging” the chairs at Mackey Arena during a PurdueIndiana University basketball game.

Mr. Sautter is currently Special Assistant to Purdue President Mitch Daniels. The club will also announce this year’s scholarship recipients. An informal meet-and-greet reception complete with “heavy hors d’oeuvers” and a cash bar will be available. The cost for this event is $20.

Reservations must be made through the club’s website www.purduealum.org/swmichigan no later than May 8.

May 15

ferred seating of the theater, and include a pre-show “Meet and Greet” with the Tenors at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, call (269) 7563879 or go to www. acorntheater.com. For more information on the Celtic Tenors go to: www.celtic-tenors.com

Alcohol

Art

Business

Movies

Community

Theatre

Crafts

Music

Religious

Food

May 16

Buddy Guy, a Grammy award-winning guitarist whose playing has influenced Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many others, will headline the BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival: A Taste of Michigan, May 16 at Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Tickets will be $10 in advance and $15 day of for the all-day festival with sales scheduled to begin the week of March 30, with an additional charge for drink tickets on site. Food will be available for cash purchase. Stone said local lodgings are geared up to host BBQ and music guests and several will offer shuttles to and from the shows. Ticket and overnight stay information are available at stjoetoday.com/bbq or the Welcome Center at 301 State St. in downtown St. Joseph.

The River Valley Garden Club will host its eighth annual sale Saturday, May 16 at the Harbert Community Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Michigan time) at the Park, 13300 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, just north of the Chikaming Township Center.

Members dig up a wide variety of perennials, bushes, trees, and native grasses from their own gardens to sell at the sale. Prices start at $2. Gardening books, magazines and homemade baked goods will also be available.

May 23

The public is invited to see The Celtic Tenors at The Acorn Theater at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $30; VIP tickets are $50 for the front section/pre-

LEGEND

Legendary rocker Bret Michaels brings rock hits and hot ballads to Blue Chip on Saturday, May 23 at 8 pm in his

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True Grit Tour live from the Stardust Event Center. Tickets, priced from $40 to $75, go on sale on Saturday, April 11 and can be purchased by credit card at Ticketmaster.com or in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older, with a valid state or government issued photo ID. May 28-31

The 13th annual Niles Family Carnival and Bluegrass Festival will be taking place from May 28 through May 31 in downtown Niles.

The festival contains carnival rides and games, national touring musical groups of Bluegrass and American music, quality art and craft vendors, bingo Tent, and a whole lot more. For more information, visit Michiana-Music.com or c o n t a c t NilesFamilyFestivals@ gmail.com

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Sharing a passion Spring Gallery show features husband and wife photographers, high school art showcase

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UCHANAN, Mich. — A public reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26, at the Buchanan Art Center, for the following new exhibits by local artists: Sacred Faces; Photography by Wolfgang Schmidt, and Creative Spirit; Photography by Ellen Schmidt in the Roti Roti Gallery.

Student work from this year’s Creative High School Art Exhibit will be shown in the BAC Showplace Gallery, Hess Gallery, and BAC Showcases.

All exhibits opened Wednesday, April 22. The Schmidts’ show runs through Saturday, May 30. The Creative High School Art Exhibit runs through Thursday, May 21, 2015.

Wolfgang Schmidt Photographer Wolfgang Schmidt started his photography career when he was 12 years old and received his first brownie-type camera for his birthday. He fell in love with his new hobby and took many pictures of his family life and their trips. When he graduated from high school, Schmidt wanted to become a professional photographer; however, his father cautioned him and suggested to learn a career where he could support his family.

Working several years in a camera store, he had many opportunities to further his knowledge in photography, before studying international business at Cologne University in Germany. When he moved to the United States in 1962, Schmidt received many opportunities to travel for business.

It is Schmidt’s belief that that people are often marginalized and people back home could not appreciate their life. It has been Schmidt’s experience that a face can tell you a great deal about the wisdom and life of a person. As a result, he concentrated on documenting Sacred Faces and shares his respect and love for them through his photos. Schmidt’s work has been exhibited in many solo shows and group exhibits.

Normally taking his camera with him, and when he had free time, he would explore the area instead of spending time with his peers. To enhance his photographic knowledge, Schmidt attended various workshops by well-renowned photographers. He was encouraged to identify a field of photography that would reflect his personality.

Eventually, Schmidt became

responsible for 13 computer installations around the world, and this gave him the opportunity to travel internationally. During this time, Schmidt attended various spiritual workshops and became active in his local church. Upon retirement, he traveled extensively to Latin America, Africa and Asia with an emphasis on visiting indigenous people.

Ellen Schmidt Photographer Ellen Schmidt’s philosophy is based on living the creative process, not focusing on the product. Schmidt believes in poet, Mary Oliver’s words, “Work is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.”

Her trademark macro-photography, film only, and double exposures work has been exhibited in South Bend, Indiana, and Cape Cod, and she is a member of the Cape Cod Art Association.

Schmidt has a permanent photograph in the YWCA in South Bend, and the University of Notre Dame utilizes Schmidt’s “Morning Glory Muse” image on one of their Theology curriculum brochures.

Ellen Schmidt received her BS in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts in 1961. Additional education instruction has been received from Retreats International, Notre Dame, IN, Workshops for Creativity at Holy Names College, Berkeley CA, and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York.

Creative High School Art Exhibit The BAC Creative High School Art Exhibit is an annual art show for area high school students. Open to high schools in the tri-county area, this art exhibit features 2-D and 3-D works, including painting, drawing, sculpture and pottery. A showcase of local talent, this exhibit features cash awards made possible through a generous donation of Dr. Richard Beckermeyer and Michigan-Indiana AEP. In addition, past awards have included a BAC Scholarship, and merit award given on behalf of the Buchanan Fine Arts Council.

Area high schools expected to participate this year include: Buchanan, Niles, Brandywine, Eau Claire and Michigan Lutheran. Works will be on exhibit in the BAC Showplace gallery, Hess Library Gallery, and BAC Showcases through Thursday, May 21, 2015.

The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 West Front Street in Buchanan, Michigan. The Center features three galleries with rotating exhibits of regional artists’ works, a program of educational art classes for all ages, and a gift shop offering works of local artists. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays. More information, including a schedule of classes, can be obtained at the Center or by visiting the organization’s website at buchananartcenter.org.