Summer fun 2016 by Jon Jacobs

101 Things To Do

Summer Guide

2016

A guide to attractions, events & places of interest in Barry, Ionia & Kent Counties 1

WELCOME TO THE 2016

Summer Guide

With its brilliant blue skies on a sunny summer day and the lush green of its forests and meadows, the part of Michigan we call home can be considered a respite from the frenzied activities of the vibrant cities that surround us. Whether canoeing the Thornapple River or biking the trails that run through the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many villages and townships, even those lucky enough to call this area home will find new things to see and do. The natural beauty of this part of the state is complemented by the arts and culture, dining and

shopping along with plenty of small town charm. In this edition of Out and About - 101 ThingsTo-Do Summer Guide, we again feature longtime favorites for visitors and residents as well as new venues to enjoy. Use the guide as a calendar for summer fun and a map to local shopping and activities. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised to find a smile, an old-fashioned handshake and a word of thanks for spending time with us in one of the most beautiful settings in lower Michigan.

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Hastings City Band playing at new venue The Hastings City Band has been performing for the community for nearly 160 years. This year, the band will play where it never has performed before. After many years on the courthouse lawn, and a few at Fish Hatchery Park, the band will perform at the new Thornapple Plaza on State Street,

Musicians from high school age on up are invited to join the band by attending Tuesday rehearsals. All rehearsals begin

across from Hastings Public Library. The band is comprised of musicians not only from Hastings but from surrounding communities, as well. High school students join adult musicians for the five-week series that has become a summer tradition for many residents.

at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room the Tuesday prior to the concerts.

Concerts are Wednesdays, June 15 to July 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Storytelling, wildlife and more at Hastings Spray Plaza The Hastings Spray Plaza is a great place for kids. They can have fun cooling off in the water sprays while parents free. And fun childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performances every Thursday at noon can beat the summer doldrums.

The spray plazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer performance season opened June 9 and continues through August 25.

After several years of performing concerts on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse, the Hastings City Band will move its Wednesday concerts to the new Thornapple Plaza. 4

Entertainers will bring a range of experiences, including actors, puppeteers, musicians, songwriters, poets storytellers and more. All performances are especially suited for children. Concerts are coordinated by the City of Hastings. 5

ONGOING Ada Village Farmers Market Every Tuesday, beginning June 7 Oct. 25, 11 am - 4 pm. Over 35+ food vendors. Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, EBT/Bridge cards and offering Double Up Food Bucks. The Community Church parking lot, 7239 Thornapple River Dr., Ada. Details on Facebook and at www. adafarmersmarket.com Music on the Lawn Every Tuesday night in June, July & August (beginning June 14) at 7 pm. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada. 616-6769346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety.org Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Every Thursday (June 16 - Aug. 25) 7 pm. Free parking & admission. No show on Aug. 11. Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Every Thursday (June 16 through Sept. 15), 12:00 - 5:30 pm. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, flea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. City parking lot, corner of Monroe & Avery, behind City Hall. Free parking/handicap parking. Ph. 616-897-9186. www.discoverlowell. org Guided Sunday Walks Every Sunday, 2 p.m. Join the

Center’s Naturalists on Sunday afternoons for a themed hike. Participants should meet at the center shortly before 2 p.m. Registration is not required. Self-guided tours are also available from 1-4 every Sunday. Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center, 11715 Vergennes, 616-987-2565, www.lowellschools.com or email: ccheers@lowellschools.com

Motion is an organization committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through the arts. Join us for 6 weeks of fun as we explore the various aspects of putting on a show. We will learn dance, songs, acting and art which will culminate in a final production showcasing talents. Classes will be held Monday mornings at LowellArts. All abilities welcome, ages 6-16. $75 for six week class, tuition assistance is available. Classes held at LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell. For more information and enrollment please contact Arts in Motion Studio West Michigan at 616446-7452.

JUNE Summer Reading at KDL Now - Aug. 13. Englehardt Branch, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell and Alto Branch Library, 6051 Linfield Ave., Alto. Join the fun at the library, come in and sign up for the babies, kids, teen and adult summer reading! Enter to win great prizes. All programs are free and open to the public. 616-7842007. www.kdl.org

Celebrate the Circus with Art! Youth Art Classes June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20 and July 27, Wednesdays, 3-5 pm. Students ages 8 to 12 are invited to a series of workshops celebrating the circus with art. Guest artists will work with students to create visual art based on the artistry, showmanship and spirit of the circus. Projects will include: drawing, printmaking, watercolor, torn-paper collage, crayon resist and circus poster design. A different project will be presented each week. Sign-up for just the sessions that work for you. $5 fee per class. Registration is required. Scholarships to cover the cost of the class are available by contacting LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org

Circus! Exhibition Now - Aug. 13. Celebrate the artistry, showmanship and spirit of the circus - extraordinary feats, spectacular displays, astounding magic and the joy of being entertained. Visit the gallery as it will be filled with curiosity, wonder and circus-themed artwork. Artwork in any media was accepted both 2d and 3d. Gallery hours: Tues. - Fri. 10 am - 6 pm, Sat., 1-4 pm. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org

Ruff Readers June 15 - July 29, 6:30 pm. This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc., pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and its trainer. Pre-registration is required. Kids will be given a 15-minute slot as they arrive. No program on July 6. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org

Arts in Motion - It’s Showtime June 13 - July 25 (no class July 4), Mondays 10 am - 12 pm. Arts in

Teen Drawing Class June 21, June 28, July 19, July 26 and Aug. 2, Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 pm. This is a drawing class specifically for teens ages 13-18 who wish to learn or further develop their drawing skills. Students may choose to draw in graphite pencil or colored

pencil and they will learn to focus on measuring, values, edges and design. Weather permitting, classes may be held outdoors in order to draw the landscape and/or buildings and scenes in downtown Lowell. Classes will begin at the LowellArts facility. Students are responsible for bringing all their own tools and supplies, a suggested supply list will be provided. The cost for each class is $12. Sign up for just the classes you are able to attend, or all of them. Instructor: Scott Kenyon. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www. lowellartsmi.org Lake Odessa Fair June 22 - 26. Parade 6 pm. June 22 downtown. Midway with food and inflatables, adult and youth dodgeball, livestock shows, tractor pulls, beer barn with entertainment, spike-ball, motocross racing, youth and adult volleyball, demolition derby, kids games, barn corn hole and washer tournament, kids and adult mud run and youth and adult exhibits. Thorny Apple Craftsman and Art Fair June 24 - 26, from 8 am to 5 pm. Friday and Saturday and 8 am to 4 pm. Sunday. New premier craftsman and art fair. Professionals from across the country gather for one weekend to display and sell their one-of-a-kind work. Parking $3. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. www.charltonpark.org; email info@charltonpark.org; or call 269-945-3775. Middleville Riverbank Music June 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Jim Shaneberger Band playing blues, rock, gospel and funk. Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville; www.makeitmiddleville.com. JuneGrass Bluegrass Festival June 24 & 25. Bluegrass festival with bands in concert, campground jam sessions, workshops, kids activities, 50/50 drawings, guitar raffle, band scramble. Camping available. Held at Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell. West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, www. wmbma.org for more information or call Lee Strassburger at 616-9144282.

Lowell Farmers’ Market “The farmers' market definitely is changing and growing,” said Liz Baker, executive director of the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. “There will be a nice ambiance to it this year.” The Lowell Area Farmers' Market will be open from noon until 5:30 pm every

Thursday through September in the parking lot behind city hall at the corner of Monroe and Avery. At the Lowell Area Farmers' Market you'll find fresh fruit, fresh flowers, organic honey, baked goods, homemade salsa and sauces, interesting garden decorations and other

handcrafted items. Last year they added milk, ice cream and meat direct from a local farm, expanded the hours and changed the location. “We are excited this year because we already have interest from vendors that we couldn't attract before,” Baker said.

For more information, visit the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.lowellchamber. org, or call them at 616-897-9161. If you are a vendor who would like to participate, contact Cinnamin Piggott at 616-916-9193.

Several summer events at historical museum Lowell Area Historical Museum is located at the busiest intersection in downtown Lowell. Their mission is to document the history of the Lowell area and share the most interesting bits with the general public. The biggest event at the museum this summer is their Summer Fest Garden Party, which will take place on Friday, August 26 from 6 to 9 pm. All the food and drink served will be from local businesses. Last year's event even included a beer brewed especially for it by Ada's Gravel Bottom Brewery. “We have a

museum fundraiser in August featuring local food, beer and wine and history all at the museum,” said Lisa Plank, the museum's executive director. “We wanted to do a fundraiser that would showcase the museum and bring people in to see our local history." From 9 am until 2 pm on Tuesday, August 16 the museum will have a Pioneer Life summer camp. Kids ages 7 through 14 who have access to $10 will be able to choose from activities such as making a toy, pioneer cooking, making a covered wagon or something called a history hike.

Participants are encouraged to dress like pioneers. Contact the museum for more information or to register. This summer will be your last chance to check out their exhibit documenting what went down in Lowell during the turbulent 1960s. The exhibit contains dozens of artifacts, including wild 7

clothes, oddly-shaped furniture, a record player, a black and white TV and some nifty psychedelic posters. Their next exhibit will focus on early fur trading in the area. For more information about what's going on at the museum visit their website, www. lowellmuseum.org, or call 616-897-7688.

St. Patrick Festival June 24-26. 5k run, chicken BBQ dinner, cash raffle, live auction, Euchre tournament, Bingo, Las Vegas Night. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4351 Parnell Ave., Ada, 616-6918541. 5K run/walk June 25, 7 am registration, 8:30 am race start. Lake Odessa fairgrounds, Hosted by Jordan Lake Trail and Lakewood Cross Country. Register at runsignup.com or playmakers.com. Call 616-375-2654. Hastings Gus Macker June 25 & 26. Three-on-three basketball in the Streets around the Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings. Tournament play from 8 am to 5 pm both days. Register at https://macker.com/local/Hastingsmi; 269-945-2454. Antique Tractor, Engine and Machinery Show June 26, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; 269671-5089; www.gilmorecarmuseum. org. Village Puppeteers June 28, 6:30 pm. It’s a raucous comic romp, packed with silly antics and featuring a cavalcade of colorful puppets, Puss ’N Boots, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet and Rumpelstiltskin joined by a host of others. For all ages. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org

Gun Lake Live concert June 29, lakeside concert featuring Great Scott. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com.

Thornapple Plaza concert June 30, 7 pm. The Change features soulful roots music. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings. Rock the Port June 30. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park, 7 to 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair.

Middleville trolley ride Wednesday, June 29, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com.

A Hooping Good Time with Audacious Hoops June 30, 1:30 pm. Watch a lively, interactive hula hoop show. There will be hula hoops available for everyone to give it a whirl. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Linfield Ave., Alto, 616-7842007. www.kdl.org

Wild Wednesday Butterfly Bonanza Wednesday, June 29, 7 to 8 pm, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Families with children under 7 are invited to explore the natural world and make a take-home craft. Free to members; admission for non-members. W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@ kbs.msu.edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu.

JULY Truck pull Friday, July 1, to kick off Caledonia Independence Day celebration, Caledonia Lakeside Park, 6 pm to dusk.

Hastings City Band concert June 29, 7:30 pm featuring band’s favorite pieces, Thornapple Plaza on State Street, across from Hastings Public Library.

Hastings trolley ride Friday, July 1, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com.

Children’s concert at Hastings Spray Plaza June 30, noon, Deep Fried Pickle Project. Corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings.

Kilt Classic 5K and fun run Saturday, July 2, 8 am.(fun run at 9:30 am). During Caledonia’s Independence Day celebration, fundraiser for Caledonia school track programs. Begins at Ralph Myers Stadium parking lot. More information on Kilt Klassic Facebook page. Caledonia Independence Day celebration July 2, parade, tractor pull, fireworks. Parade steps off in the morning, followed by tractor pull, then fireworks at dusk. Tony Stewart - All Star Circuit of Champion Spring Series July 3, Late models, $1500 to win. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www. i96speedway.com Fourth of July Parade July 4, 8:30 - 11:30 am, village of Ada Old-fashioned Fourth of July and barbecue July 4, from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Flagraising and remembrance, 11:30 am. Old-fashioned games begin at 1 pm on village green. Pie contest and auction. Village open, demonstrations. Pork and chicken barbecue buffet 12:30 to 4 pm. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. www.charltonpark.org; email info@ charltonpark.org; or call 269-9453775. Extended Market Place July 4, 5 & 6, 8 am to 5 pm. Shipshewana Flea Market, Shipshewana, Ind. Parking $3 per car, no admission

Music on the Deck June 28, 6:30 to 8 pm Joe Helsper will present a program of Americana, Caledonia public library, 6260 92nd St., SE, Caledonia; KDL.org.

Music on the Deck July 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Brush Ridge will perform country and gospel music. Caledonia public library, 6260 92nd St., SE, Caledonia; KDL.org.

No Family Left Indoors Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 to 8 pm, pond exploration at Clear Lake Camp. Get a peek at what lives beneath the surface of the water. Catch wiggling, hopping, or diving pond critters from the dock. Evening ends with campfire and marshmallow roast. Hosted by Outdoor Education Center. To register and for more information, go to cedarcreekinstitute.org.

Gun Lake Live concert July 6, 6 to 10 pm, lakeside concert featuring Tony Fields. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com. Middleville trolley ride Wednesday, July 6, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com. 8

A parade adds to the fun of Heritage Days in Middleville Middleville’s annual Heritage Days Aug. 19 and 20 celebrate the history of Middleville and how it grew along the banks of the Thornapple River. This family-friendly hometown event is a great way to wind up the summer. Friday night festivities start with the Riverbank Music Series at Stagecoach Park at 6:30 p.m. followed by a movie on Main Street at 8:30 p.m. Craft vendors and a food court will be open Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Racers reach speeds of 25 miles per hour during the Great and again Saturday from 11 a.m. to Lakes Cone Crusher Slalom in Middleville Aug. 19 and 20. 6 p.m. Kidz World, with a host of inflatable play p.m. The parade always brings in lots of old stations, games and more will be open from cars, tractors, floats, horses and even the 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and again Saturday from stagecoach. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kidz World is open free to Making a second-year return to the families. Heritage Days event is the Great Lakes Cone Saturday starts off with the annual 5K and Crusher Slalom skateboarding event. This 10K runs along the Thornapple Paul Henry is sanctioned by the International Slalom Trail. Skateboarding Association. Visitors will get After that, visitors can check out vehicles to watch competitors skate down six-foot in the car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and high ramps and weave between cones while line Main Street for the annual parade at 1 reaching speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour. The competition pits skateboarders in headto-head contests as well as timed events. The event will be at a new location in 2016, cruising right down Main Street, east of the traffic light. For more information about Heritage Day events and activities visit www. makeitmiddleville.com. Heritage Days celebrates Middleville’s history. 9

Hastings City Band concert July 6, 7:30 pm featuring a tribute to America. Thornapple Plaza on State Street, across from Hastings Public Library.

Hastings trolley ride Friday, July 8, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com.

Thornapple Plaza concert July 7, 7 pm. Dede and the Dreamers perform mix of psychedelic, folk and jazz music. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

Middleville Riverbank Music July 8, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies, lively musical show involving the crowd. Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville; www.makeitmiddleville. com.

Rock the Port July 7, 7 to 9 pm. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park. Bring a lawn chair. Riverwalk Festival July 7-9. Parade, pig Riverwalk Cruise-in car show, arts & crafts, kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, pontoon rides, kayak & canoe race, food booths, street entertainers, duck race and fireworks. Downtown Lowell. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-8979161, www.riverwalkfestival.org Life-Sized Candied Land July 7, 1:30 pm. Walk through the library playing the Candied Land game. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Linfield Ave., Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org Friends of the Library Used Book Sale July 8, 5-9 pm and July 9, 10 am 4 pm. Shop the Friends Used Book Sale under the striped tent during the Lowell Riverwalk Festival. Shop early for the best buys. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616784-2007. www.kdl.org Fridays at the Fountain concert July 8, noon to 1:30 pm. featuring Pacific Lite. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings, www. thornapplearts.org. Gas and Steam engine show July 8 & 9. Showcases the history of engines with steam boats, tractor parades, working sawmill, demonstrations and more. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Adults $6, kids $4 age 5 to 12; www.charltonpark.org; email info@charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775.

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Sprints on Dirt July 8. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocks, burn out contest on front stretch winner wins $100. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www. i96speedway.com

Deutsche Marques: A German Auto Event and Insane Inflatable 5K July 9, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; 269671-5089; www.gilmorecarmuseum. org.

Garden tour Saturday, July 9, from 9 am to 5 pm. Garden Tyme Market on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, plus tours of five Hastings-area gardens, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and more. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 day of the tour. Barb Benner, 269-945-2986.

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LowellArts! Youth Theater Experience - Big Top Barry July 9, 10 am - 12 pm at LowellArts! July 25-29 and Aug. 1-3, 6-7:30 pm at Fallasburg Park. Students ages 7-18 are invited to register for a beginning theater class and production. The Saturday session is an opportunity to do a read-through of the play, after which the instructor will assign parts. Everybody will get cast in the show. Students will leave with a script, allowing time to start learning their lines before rehearsals/classes begin. Students will learn the basics of acting including character development, blocking, stage presence and more. Students will also help design their costume, assist with set design and prepare a short play. The original play by Brent Alles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Top Barry,â&#x20AC;? about a lion cub born to circus lions that tries to find his own way, will be performed for family and friends at the last class. Instructor: Brent Alles with Just B Cuz Productions. Fee: $65. For more information or to register: LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org

22nd Annual Covered Bridge Bike Tour July 10, registration 7 - 9 am. Ride at your own pace bike tour through some of West Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful countryside. 12-100 mile routes. Full meal served at the end of your trip. Visit the website to pre-register. Fallasburg Village, 13944 Covered Bridge Road, Lowell. Fallasburg Historical Society, Ken Tamke, 616682-0785. www.fallasburg.org Music on the Deck July 12, 6:30 to 8 pm. West Michigan Blue Grass Association concert at Caledonia public library, 6260 92nd St., SE, Caledonia; KDL.org. No Family Left Indoors Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 to 8 pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Artâ&#x20AC;? scavenger hunt at Bob King Park, Hastings. Participants will explore the park through the surfaces and textures during a hands-on scavenger hunt. Hosted by the Thornapple Arts Council. cedarcreekinstitute.org. 10

Poetry Nature Walk Tuesday, July 12, 7:30 to 9 pm featuring poetry of Art Stewart, KBS alumnus. Free. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@kbs.msu. edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary. kbs.msu.edu. Moth Watch July 12, 10-11:30 pm. Join John Wilterding, professor at Olivet College and moth expert, in looking for moths at the Institute, learning about their life histories and seeing the amazing variety of creatures that are out at night. Cost: Members are free. Nonmembers: adults $6; children $3. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-7214190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org

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Lowell’s Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts are well known locally for bringing top-notch bands of all genres to

town for free concerts on the historic Showboat. “There‘s a cash bar on the Showboat,”

said Liz Baker, executive director, Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. “The concerts showcase and support a diverse selection of musicians and musical styles from throughout Michigan. Styles include blues, world music, country, rock, big band, and jazz.” Organizers were especially pleased to announce one of the shows in particular. “Have you heard of Joshua Davis,” Baker asked rhetorically. “We‘re pretty excited. He was on‚ 'The Voice.‘ It is a very popular show. He is going to be playing at the summer concerts this year with the band Steppin‘ In It. He‘s part of the band.” Davis was a thirdplace finalist on the eighth season of “The Voice” in 2015. He performed at the Lowell Showboat on June 23 with his band Steppin’ In It, a rarity for Davis who has been playing solo concerts all over the United States since his stint on TV.

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Big Band Nouveau will play jazz music on June 30. On July 8 the Kari Lynch Band will play loud country rock. July 14 will bring Soul Syndicate, who cover classic soul and R&B from the 1960s and 70s. July 21 will be another round of soul music, this time by Rachel B. On July 28 the Accidentals will play indie folk rock “on a plethora of instruments.” Hannah Rose and the Gravestones is another band that mixes genres, mostly soul, blues and funk; they’ll play the Showboat on August 4. On August 18 Roosevelt Diggs will play “Americana,” which is described as a mix of folk, country, bluegrass, blues and rockabilly. The final Sizzlin’ Summer Concert of 2016 will be on August 25 when the Adams Family will play classic folk, doo wop and rock tunes from the 1950s and 60s.

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The race is open to registrants in age groups ranging from age 11 to 60plus. Runners are timed and results are available at the end of the race. Details regarding registration requirements and fees

are available at the Kilt Klassic Facebook page. All proceeds go to support track programs in the school district. The Kilt Klassic is followed by the Kids Fun Run, which is run on the school’s track 14

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Fridays at the Fountain summer concerts A number of musical acts will be performing as part of the free Fridays at the Fountain concert series started June 17 and continue until Aug. 19 (no concert July 1). The performances

are sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Featured acts include Pacific Lite July 8, Basement Bluegrass July 15, Thornapple

Players July 22, and Rick Reuther July 29. Other acts are in the process of being booked. People are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, sit in the shade and enjoy the

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Wild Wednesday Predator Party Wednesday, July 13, 7 to 8 pm. Families with children under 7 are invited to explore the food web and get to know the animals at the top of the chain. W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@kbs.msu. edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary. kbs.msu.edu.

Rock the Port July 14, 7 to 9 pm. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park. Bring a lawn chair.

Fridays at the Fountain concert July 15, noon to 1:30 pm. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings, www.thornapplearts.org.

Thornapple Plaza concert July 14, 7 pm. Maiden Voyage performs folk rock in tight, three-part harmony. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

Hastings trolley ride Friday, July 15, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com.

Hastings City Band concert July 13, 7:30 pm. “A night on Broadway,” Thornapple Plaza on State Street, across from Hastings Public Library. Urban sounds and bird calls July 14, 11:30 am to 1 pm. Darren Proppe, professor of biology at Calvin College, will share research on how birds respond to “unnatural” noises of urban environments in natural areas. Free program. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; www. cedarcreekinstitute.org. Children’s concert at Hastings Spray Plaza July 14, noon, Janice Marsh. Corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings. State Street Diner concert July 14, 6:30 pm. Free community concert featuring a regional performer or band. Donations accepted. Dinner available, 1105 W. State St., Hastings.

Middleville Riverbank Music July 15, 6:30 to 8:30 pm the Bert Jones Band, described as “old country music.” Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville; www. makeitmiddleville.com. Ionia Free Fair July 14-23. The 10 best days of summer. Grandstand shows, free events for the entire family, midway & more. Ionia Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter, Ionia, 616-527-1310. www. ioniafreefair.com

Return to Sandyland Concert July 16, 4 to 10 pm. Relive the days of open-air concerts at the former Sandyland on M-79 west of Nashville; www.nashvilleroute66.com. Civil War muster July 16 & 17. History comes alive with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games and see military demonstrations. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Adults , $6; kids, 5 to 12, $4; www.charltonpark.org; email info@charltonpark.org; or call 269945-3775.

Environmental Leaders Program: Urban Sounds and Bird Calls July 14, 11:30 am - 1 pm. Birds and other creatures that use sound for territory and mate attraction must deal with this background noise to be successful. Darren Proppe, professor of biology at Calvin College, will share his research on how birds respond to this “unnatural” noise in natural areas. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to the program. Coffee and water will be available. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org

Pony pull July 16, 6 pm at Barry Expo Center, free admission. M-37 between Hastings and Middleville, 269-9452224 barryexpocenter.com. Harness racing July 17 & 18, noon. Barry County Fair, free admission. (Racing offered again Monday, July 18, fair general admission charged) M-37 between Hastings and Middleville, 269-9452224 barryexpocenter.com. State heavyweight championship draft horse pull July 17, 6 pm Barry County Fair, free admission. M-37 between Hastings and Middleville, 269-945-2224 barryexpocenter.com.

Barry County Fair July 18 - 23. Animal shows, midway rides, grandstand events, entertainment, demonstrations, tractor parades and more provide family fun. Admission is $5 anyone 13 and up; $3 for senior citizens. Kids up to age 12 free. M-37 between Hastings and Middleville; 269-9452224 barryexpocenter.com. Crazy in the Kitchen July 19, 1 pm. Teens can learn kitchen basics while discovering new tastes and smells. They will create fun snacks and dishes that they will be able to eat. Pre-registration required. For teens grades 6-12. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org Music on the Deck July 19, 6:30 to 8 pm. Caledonia Community String Players. Free concert, Caledonia public library, 6260 92nd St., SE, Caledonia; KDL. org. No Family Left Indoors Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 to 8 pm., exploring McKeown Bridge Park. Family night of fishing, building and flying kites, roasting hot-dogs and marshmallows, all while exploring the great outdoors. Hosted by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. To register and for more information, go to cedarcreekinstitute.org.

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A staple of the Independence Day celebration is the parade, usually timed to begin at 10 or 11 a.m.; the parade route is down Johnson This year the Street to Main Street. community Floats including will celebrate one decorated as Independence a birthday cake Day Saturday, to celebrate the July 2. anniversary of the birth of the nation make Friday evening, the scene, along with July 1, the first and only political candidates event is the annual and participants from truck pull at Caledonia virtually every local Lakeside Park. The organization. event will begin at The parade approximately 6 p.m. features an array and end at dusk. of farm vehicles and 20

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This year the Riverwalk Festival will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 8, 9 and 10. The Riverwalk Festival will start with live music on Thursday, July 8 by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, then on Friday, July 9 from local favorites the Kari Lynch Band. There is a long list of favorite activities that are returning for the entire three-day event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;re going to bring the free pontoon rides back this year,â&#x20AC;? Liz Baker, Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce director said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;along with street entertainers, the cash bar on the Showboat, arts and crafts booths, the commercial venders and the nonprofits, the classic cars will be back, and the canoe and kayak race on the river will be back.â&#x20AC;? Englehardt Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s used book sale is always swamped with

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Thornapple Plaza concert July 21, 7 pm. Kellerville blends folk, jazz and blues. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings. Music on the Lawn July 22 at 7 pm. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free, at the Covered Bridge. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada. 616676-9346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety. org Fridays at the Fountain concert July 22, noon to 1:30 pm, featuring Thornapple Players. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings, www.thornapplearts.org. Hastings trolley ride Friday, July 22, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com. Middleville Riverbank Music July 22, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Delilah Dewylde and the Lost Boys, honkytonk country, blues and hillbilly twang combined. Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville; www. makeitmiddleville.com. Family Night July 22. Kids ride on race cars. Powerwheels race on front stretch. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocks. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-6420555, www.i96speedway.com

No Family Left Indoors Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 to 8 pm, “Surviving on the Trail” at Stagecoach Park- Learn how hikers can safely find and purify water then take a short hike exploring the wonders of this national trail. Hosted by North Country Trail. To register and for more information, go to cedarcreekinstitute.org.

Children’s concert at Hastings Spray Plaza July 28, noon, Mother Goose. Corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings. Art Attack July 28, 10 am. Participants will visit several stations to create different kinds of art, including collages, wire (or clay) sculpture, yarn painting, blot painting, pointillism painting, crayon resist painting, drawing with oil pastels, print making and mosaics. For all ages. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616784-2007. www.kdl.org

Gun Lake Live concert July 27, 6 to 10 pm, lakeside concert featuring The Vintage Band. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com. Middleville trolley ride Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com.

Rock the Port July 28, 7 to 9 pm. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park. Bring a lawn chair.

Wild Wednesday Water Wonders Wednesday, July 27, 7 to 8 pm. Families with children under 7 are invited to discover animals that depend on water to live. W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@kbs.msu. edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary. kbs.msu.edu.

Music on the Deck July 28, 6:30 to 8 pm. The Paschke Trio will present a jazz concert at the Caledonia public library, 6260 92nd St., SE, Caledonia; KDL.org. Thornapple Plaza concert July 28, 7 pm. Grumpy Old Men sings classic rock of the 1960s and 1970s. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

Fresh Food Fairy July 28, 1:30 pm. Meet the Fresh Food Fairy and her amazing smoothie bike! She’ll help you whip up a tasty treat and teach you all about healthy eating. The first 75 kids will receive a treat bag. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Linfield Ave., Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org

Fridays at the Fountain concert July 29, noon to 1:30 pm., featuring Rick Reuther. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings, www.thornapplearts.org.

Antique Outboard Motor Show, July Fest July 23, from 9 am to 2 pm. See vintage cars while touring the village and museum during July Fest, car show, yard sale and swap meet. Free admission. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. www.charltonpark.org; email info@charltonpark.org; or call 269-945-3775.

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Hastings trolley ride Friday, July 29, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. barrycountytransit.com. Get in 1/2 OFF with Ionia Free Fair Ticket to Grandstands July 29. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocs, IMCA modified special - $1,196 to winner of feature. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www. i96speedway.com Mushroom hike July 30, 9 to 11:30 am. Philip Tedeschi from Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club will lead a hike, helping participants identify various wild mushrooms. Members $3, nonmembers $6. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; www.cedarcreekinstitute. org. Taste of Middleville July 30. Restaurants and vendors from the Middleville area offer samples of their treats at the Taste of Middleville Saturday, July 30, downtown. Menu usually includes sweet corn, pizza, turkey drumsticks, ice cream, fresh fruits and vegetables and more. Depot Day July 30. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society hosts celebration of Lake Odessa Depot. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment from noon to 3 p.m. Honoring local churches at 1 pm. Presentation of Janie Rodriguez Award at 2 pm. Brats and hot-dogs, ice cream sundaes. Lake Odessa Museum Complex and genealogy resource room open to public, Lake Odessa Museum Complex, 1117 Emerson St. Freeport Homecoming Saturday, July 30. Parade, car show, food, games, frozen T-shirt contest, Buck a Duck and more; www. freeporthomecoming.com.

Garden Party July 26, 5-7 pm. Celebrate the bounty of summer in the lovely gardens and grounds. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada. 616-676-9346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety.org

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Rock the Port Aug. 4 , 7 to 9 pm. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park. Bring a lawn chair. Thornapple Plaza concert Aug. 4, 7 pm. The Northern Fires duo harmonizes folk, classic R&B and pop. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

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Middleville Riverbank Music Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Thirsty Perch Blues Band, blues band with a unique style. Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville; www. makeitmiddleville.com.

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American Ethanol Late Model Tour Aug. 5. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocks. Spectator Drags - $100 to win. Race your daily driver. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www. i96speedway.com

Lakeside concert and manor tours Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 to 5 pm. Enjoy a performance by the Cereal City Concert Band of Battle Creek, and take a tour of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. Free. W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners; manorhouse@kbs. msu.edu; 269-671-2160; conference. kbs.msu.edu.

Kids’ Fishing Tournament Aug. 6, 9-11 am. Lake Odessa Sand & Gravel pond. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-3740766. www.lakewoodareacoc.org

Birds and Coffee Walk Wednesday, Aug. 8, 9 to 10:30 am. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@kbs.msu. edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary. kbs.msu.edu.

Art in the Park Aug. 6, Lake Odessa Village Park. Entertainment on bandstand from 9 am to 3:45 pm. Fine arts and crafts, children’s art area, community art exhibit, food, new ParkPrize competition. Visit www. LakeOdessaArts.com or Facebook. com/LakeOArtinthePark.

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Pioneer Days Summer Camp Aug. 9 - 11, 9 am - 3 pm at the Averill Historical Museum, 7144 Headley St., Ada. Kids get the chance to step back in time and live like the pioneers did. To join the fun, please pre-register through the Ada Parks Department at 616-676-0250 or online at www.ada. mi.us No Family Left Indoors Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6:30 to 8 pm, summer concert. Community Music School students will present an outdoor concert at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Instruments will be available to touch and explore. To register and for more information, go to cedarcreekinstitute.org.

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Gun Lake Live concert Aug. 10, 6 to 10 pm, lakeside concert featuring The Vintage Band. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com. Middleville trolley ride Aug. 10, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. Barrycountytransit. com. Children’s concert at Hastings Spray Plaza Aug. 11, noon, Shady Grove Story Telling and Traditional Music with Robin Nott, corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings. Thornapple Plaza concert Aug. 11, 7 pm. Silent Bark uses elements of rock, blues, alternative country, funk, folk and groove. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

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State Street Diner concert Aug. 11, 6:30 pm. Free community concert featuring a regional performer or band. Donations accepted. Dinner available, 1105 W. State St., Hastings. Rock the Port Aug. 11, 7 to 9 pm. Live music in Lake Odessa Village Park. Bring a lawn chair. Fridays at the Fountain concert Aug. 12, noon to 1:30 pm. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings, www.thornapplearts.org. Hastings trolley ride Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at marked locations. Free. barrycountytransit.com. Fan Fun Night Aug. 12. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocks. Michigan Auto racing fan club day. Powerwheel races for the kids on front stretch. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www. i96speedway.com Delton Founders Festival Aug. 12 & 13. Road bowling, outhouse races, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, parade, book sale, variety show, wagon rides, animals, car show, games and more. Downtown Delton. Cheryl Bower, 269-623-8040.

Great Lakes Longbow Invitational Aug. 12 - 14. Showcases longbow shooting and traditional archery vendors. Shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Adults $6, kids 15 and under free. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. www.charltonpark.org; email info@charltonpark.org; or call 269-945-3775. Gun Lake Charity Chase 5K/fun run Aug. 13. Run/walk to support local charities. Gun Lake Community Church; www. gunlakecommunitychruch.org. Clarksville Ox Roast Aug. 13, all day. Fireman’s pancake breakfast. 7 to 10 am. Parade 11 am, Farm-all Acres Museum, crafts, royal court pageant, classic cars and trucks, Street games and activities, pedal pull, firemen’s fun and more. Ox roast sandwiches served 5 p.m. “Dodge bull” tournament at school. Downtown Clarksville.

Xtreme U.P. Drummond Island Aug. 14 - 20. For campers going into 7-12 grade in the fall of 2016. Travel and camp in the upper peninsula. Spend a week in awe of it’s unique beauty and personality. $330 per camper. Register online. For more information contact Branch Adventures, 2315 Lee Road, Saranac, 616-890-9347, www. branchadventures.org

Children’s concert at Hastings Spray Plaza Aug. 18, noon, Shaina Krieger: Object Manipulation. Corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings.

Pink Arrow Community Day Aug. 18, 10 am - 7 pm. At the Riverwalk, downtown Lowell. Lowell Community Wellness Pink Arrow Health Fair. Blood drive - largest blood drive in Lowell! First day to buy Pink Arrow IX t-shirts. www. pinkarrowpride.org

Sunfield Farmers Picnic Aug. 18 to 20, VanBuren Park. Parade at noon Saturday. Events include pancake breakfast, pig roast, chicken barbecue, softball games, craft booths, craft judging, GAR Hall and Welch Museum open, clown, horseshoe tournament, magician, oldfashioned contests and games, prince and princess crowning, pedal pull, entertainment, talent show, fireworks community church service, all-school reunion. Visit the Facebook page.

Barbecue and music Aug. 14. Dinner at 5, music 6 to 8:30 pm. Buffet-style barbecue dinner and homemade baked goods. Michigan Mafia String Band will perform everything from Merle Haggard to Ray Charles to Roger Miller. Adults $24, children 4 to 10 $11. Cost for music alone is $10 for adults and $5 for children 4 to 10. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; www.cedarcreekinstitute. org.

Great Lakes Volvo Club Meet Aug. 13, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; 269671-5089; gilmorecarmuseum.org. Lincoln Motor Car Museum Meet Aug. 13 & 14, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; 269-671-5089; www. gilmorecarmuseum.org.

No Family Left Indoors Tuesday, Aug. 16, “Hop into the Prairie” at Hidden Pond Preserve. Insect investigation in the tall-grass prairie, looking for grasshoppers, crickets, mantises, beetles and other insects. Hosted by Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. To register and for more information, go to cedarcreekinstitute.org. Gun Lake Live concert Aug. 17, 6 to 10 pm, lakeside concert featuring Tony Fields. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com. Middleville trolley ride Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. barrycountytransit.com.

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Thornapple Plaza concert Aug. 18, 7 pm. Deep Greens and Blues blends eclectic blend of acoustic rock. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

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Hastings Summerfest Aug. 26 - 28. Free concerts; concessions; parade; free trolley rides; 5K, 10K and fun runs; bounce houses; craft show; backwoods triathlon; motorcycle show; car show; soapbox and pinewood derbies; refreshment tent; basketball, tennis and softball tournaments; weightlifting competition; and more. Throughout city of Hastings. Barry County Chamber of Commerce, www. mibarry.com.

Great Lakes Cone Crusher Slalom Aug. 19 & 20, skateboarding event in Middleville sanctioned by the International Slalom Skateboarding Association. Visitors can watch competitors jump, skate and weave while reaching speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour.

Farm to Table Dinner Series Aug. 20, 6 to 8 pm. Multiple-course dinner will highlight local farmers and brewers. Pre-registration required. Members $30, non-members $36. Limited to 20 participants. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; www. cedarcreekinstitute.org.

Music on the Lawn Aug. 19 at 7 pm. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free, at the Covered Bridge. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada. 616676-9346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety. org

Gun Lake Live concert Aug. 24, 6 to 10 pm., lakeside concert featuring Great Scott. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com.

Relix Riot Show and Swap Meet Aug. 20, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; 269671-5089; www.gilmorecarmuseum. org Contemporary Fine Press Books Aug. 20 - Oct. 8. An invitations exhibit curated by Chad Pastotnik exploring the fine and private press book work. These works of art in book form follow a 500-year tradition process of printing text from moveable type. They are often uniquely illustrated, bound by hand in fine materials and usually offered in very limited editions of 100 or less. These are objects encompassing a variety of artistic and craft disciplines that offer a glimpse of skills reaching back to the medieval era. Gallery hours are: Tues. - Fri., 10 am - 6 pm and Sat. 1-4 pm. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org

Hastings trolley ride Friday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the city at designated locations. Free. Barrycountytransit.com. Summer Fest Aug. 26, 6-9 pm. Local food, drinks and history to support the Lowell Area Historical Museum. Stroll the galleries and garden. Enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries. Call for ticket information. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main Street, Lowell, 616-897-7688, www. lowellmuseum. org Championship Night Aug. 26. Late models, IMCA modifieds, street stocks. Celebration night year end party. I96 Speedway, 3823 W. Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, 616-642-0555, www.i96speedway. com

Middleville trolley ride Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 9 pm. Trolley makes stops throughout the village at marked locations. Free. barrycountytransit.com. Camp Algonquin Celebration Aug. 25, 5-8 pm. Camp Algonquin will be celebrating the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70th anniversary and the 100th year for Camp Algonquin. Bring the family for food and fun.

Sizzlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Summer Movie Night Aug. 27 at dusk. Free family movie - featuring Night at the Museum in front of the Lowell Showboat on Riverwalk Plaza in downtown Lowell. Bring your favorite chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Presented by LowellArts! and the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Rain date Aug. 28. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event at Hastings Spray Plaza Aug. 25, noon, John Ball Zoo staff brings hands-on learning experience. Corner of State and Church Streets downtown Hastings. (If 90 degrees or above, event will move to Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway)

Gun Lake Live concert Aug. 31, 6 to 10 pm., lakeside concert featuring Brena. Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville; baypointeinn.com

Thornapple Plaza concert Aug. 25, 7 pm. The Red Tail Ring brings instrumental artistry on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, jawharp and plain old foot stomping. Thornapple Plaza, East State Street, Hastings.

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State Street Diner concert Sept. 8, 6:30 pm. Free community concert featuring a regional performer or band. Donations accepted. Dinner available, 1105 W. State St., Hastings.

Outdoor Youth Day Sept. 10, from 10 am to 5 pm. Free day of hands-on activities for kids, such as hiking, archery, bird-watching, fishing, target shooting, biking, trapping, canoeing and kayaking, fly tying, working-dog demonstrations and much more. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. For more information call Barry Conservation District, 269-9488056, or visit www.barrycd. Fall Camp & Jam Bluegrass Festival Sept. 16 & 17. Bluegrass festival with bands on stage, campground jam sessions, workshops, 50/50 drawings, band scramble. Camping available. Held at Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell. West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, www. wmbma.org for more information or call Lee Strassburger at 616-9144282.

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Birds and Coffee Walk Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 to 10:30 am. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta; birdsanctuary@kbs.msu. edu; 269-671-2510; birdsanctuary. kbs.msu.edu.

Harvest Celebration Oct 8, 9 am - dark. Downtown Lowell. Arts and crafts, pet expo, chili cookoff, scarecrow building hoedown and more! Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-897-9161. www. lowellharvestcelebration.org

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Pink Arrow Quiver 5K Run & Family Walk Sept. 17, downtown Lowell. Online registration available at www. pinkarrowpride.org. For more information contact Cassandra Clark, race director, 616-633-5061 or email: cassandra.clark@gfs.com Alto Harvest Festival & Car Show Sept. 17, 10 am - 3 pm. Activities for the whole family. Classic cars, games, music, craft booths & contests. Pancake breakfast 7 am - 10 am at the fire barn. Downtown Alto. www. AltoDDA.org, 868-6387. Fallasburg Historical Society Bazaar Sept. 17, 10 am - 5 pm. Take a step back in time. Walking tours of the historic village and free admission to all the museums; the schoolhouse,

Fall Harvest Festival and Tractor Show Sept. 23 to 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Experience first-hand fall harvest techniques and activities from the early-to-mid 1900s. Demonstrations, food and more. Adults, $6; kids 5 to 12, $4. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. www.charltonpark.org; email info@ charltonpark.org; or call 269-9453775.

the Fallas House and the Misner House. Food, refreshments, artisans. Fallasburg Village, 13944 Covered Bridge Road, Lowell. Fallasburg Historical Society, Ken Tamke, 616682-0785. www.fallasburg.org

Harvest Fest Sept. 24, 2 pm. Annual Harvest Fest activities and celebrate 10 years of Branch Adventures. Pumpkin carving, rocket building, horseback riding, face painting, wagon rides, music and more! For more information contact Branch Adventures, 2315 Lee Road, Saranac, 616-642-2315, www. branchadventures.org

Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts Sept. 17 &18, 10 am - 5 pm. A two-day festival held in picturesque Fallasburg Park. Featuring 100 unique fine art and fine crafts booths, food booths and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft area. Timeless craft demonstrations take place inside a large pavilion while musicians perform on an outdoor stage. Admission is free. Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Dr., Lowell. LowellArts! 616-897-8545. www. lowellartsmi.org

Arts and Eats Oct. 15 & 16. Free self-guided driving tour of Allegan and Barry counties to experience art, local food, and agriculture in out-of-the-way places. Historic Charlton Park will be a central venue host of multiple artists for the Barry County Artists Exhibition. Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out Oct 20, 5 - 9 pm. Downtown Lowell. Enjoy refreshments & cool bargains at participating merchants. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-8979161. www.discoverlowell.org

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John Wesley Fallass Invitational Vintage Base Ball Tournament Sept. 17, 10 am. The Fallassburgh Flats vintage Base Ball Club will culminate their season hosting their annual fall finale, the John Wesley Fallass Invitational Base Ball Tournament in Fallas Field across from the Fallasburg Schoolhouse. Admission is free. For information on the Flats and their season schedule email: fallasburghflats@gmail.com. Fallasburg Village, 13944 Covered Bridge Road, Lowell. Fallasburg Historical Society, Ken Tamke, 616682-0785. www.fallasburg.org

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Growing and bringing the arts to the center of town LowellArts! has been around in some form since 1976, promoting art, music, theater and other forms of creative expression in the Lowell area community. Some of their projects include the Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts, the West Michigan Regional Art Competition, the Sizzlin' Summer Concerts at the Lowell Showboat and dozens of other events. This summer additional programs include a circus exhibition, drawing classes, theater classes and more. “We're adding additional programs and classes in the arts that we can offer to people in the community, and we have the potential to bring cultural tourism to Lowell,” said Lorain Smalligan, LowellArts! executive director. “We'll bring a lot more people to the downtown area. They'll be coming

for our exhibits, our theater productions, music concerts and classes. The idea is that when they visit us, they continue to move through the downtown area and visit the other businesses. That is really difficult where we are now. Now what we find right now is, people who are interested in coming to see one of our gallery exhibitions will come, see it and then get back in their car and leave. They're not checking out the rest of what's happening in Lowell. So the impact of the move is not going to be bigger than just us, it's going to be the economic impact we have on the whole community. As much as we are Lowell's arts center, we also consider ourselves a regional arts center. We serve a lot of the artists in West Michigan through our programs. By doing that we draw people from outside of Lowell because they're fam-

iliar with the artists that we're bringing to Lowell.” With help from the Lowell Area Community Fund, LowellArts! purchased the former Hallmark/ River Hollow building at 221 and 223 W. Main St. Renovations are currently underway at the new facility. Aside from the normal repairs that old buildings always require, LowellArts! plans to create a downtown arts destination for area residents in their new space. “We [want to] open the walls up to be able to create a big gallery space,” Smalligan said. “We want to, in some area, have some flexible performance space. It really wouldn't seat more than 40 or 50 people because of how much room we have. It could have a modular stage that could be configured as needed. We could use it for classes. One

of the areas we really want to expand in is what class offerings we have, especially for youth. If fundraising efforts are sufficient, they plan to complete renovations and move into the new building sometime before the end of 2016. Until then, you'll find them at their old building at 149 S. Hudson. Smalligan said the building they're currently in has served them very well over the years, but LowellArts! has outgrown it. “We wouldn't be an entity right now if the Doyles hadn't let us have that space way back in the late 70s,” Smalligan said. “We've really grown as an organization, and we really need more space. We need a downtown presence. It's really difficult for us to tie into downtown activities where we're located. We've been trying to find the right home for years, so we're excited.”

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Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Line-up June 16—Off The Ledge Funk , Folk , Blues, Alternative Rock , Jazz June 23—Steppin’ In It American Roots June 30—Big Band Nouveau Big Band and Jazz July 7—Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers Post-Motown Folk Rock July 8 (Friday)—Kari Lynch Band Country, Folk , Rock July 14—Soul Syndicate 60s and 70s Soul and R&B July 21—Rachel B Soul and Motown July 28—The Accidentals Alternative Acoustic Indie Folkish Rock Aug 4—Hannah Rose and the GravesTones Blues, Funk , Rock n Roll with Soul Aug 18—Roosevelt Diggs Americana Aug 25—Adams Family with Friends Folk , Doo-wop, Classic Rock

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Barry County Fair, continued Shows start Saturday, July 16, with the dog show. Sunday features the cavy, rabbit and poultry shows, and Monday follows with the goat and sheep shows. Pigs take center stage on Tuesday for a full day of showing. Wednesday features the cat show, beef show and dog agility show. Thursday is the dairy show and the small animal sale. Friday wraps up the week with the large animal livestock auction.

Wednesday, Moo-ville pedal pull Wednesday, 4-H regional robotics competition Wednesday, the great race Saturday, youth tractor driving contest Saturday, and a livestock fashion show Saturday. The annual Taste of Barry County brings out large crowds the last evening of the fair to sample many of the locally grown and made treats. Non-livestock projects from 4-H youth as well as open class entries

Horse shows take place throughout the week. Events on the last day of the fair include the show of champions where showmanship winners from all livestock shown at the fair, excluding dairy feeders, are pitted against each other for a chance to earn the title of supreme showman. Other youth events during the week include a talent show Sunday, food competition Monday, dodgeball tournament

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are displayed in the Expo building open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visitors can watch demonstrations in the antique tractors and machinery area, such as blacksmithing, baling, threshing and can take a turn shelling or grinding corn. The fair offers a chance for great family fun — whether taking in an event at the grandstands, strolling through the livestock barns and watching 4-H youth exhibit their livestock, or taking in the thrills and fair flavors on the midway. Whether a firsttime fair-goer or a long-time veteran, there is something special about summer days and nights at the fair. This year’s fair theme is “Making Memories at the Barry Count Fair.” Be sure to check it out this summer and make some memories of family fun.

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Tractors head out for a little parade during the Clarksville Steam and Gas Show, which will return Aug. 25 to 27. Most activities are at a field on West Robbins Road off Nash Highway, just south of Clarksville. The tractor ride through Clarksville will be Thursday at 7 p.m. Old-time farm demonstrations, a working sawmill, baling, threshing, silo filling, shingle making, corn husking, shelling and more are planned. Tractor parades are Friday and Saturday, bluegrass music, flea market, craft sales and tractor games add to the event. Food will be served all day. Gates open each day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, children under 12 free. Senior Citizen Day (65 and up) is Friday, $3. Call Vickie for show information, 616-893-5545.

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Within a few hours’ drive, Fort Wayne, Ind., offers big-city attractions and activities in a friendly, affordable city. Visitors can start their trip at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, consistently named one of the top 10 zoos in the nation. The Fort Wayne TinCaps, a Minor League team, plays in a downtown stadium, where its park-like setting offers a kids area complete with rock wall, splash pad and more. Tickets start at $5. Science on a Sphere is changing the shape of learning at Science Central. Changing and fun-filled exhibits can be found at the Botanical Conservatory (an oasis in the heart of the city), the Museum of Art, and The History Center. Headwaters Park is downtown Fort Wayne’s festival park, and it comes alive with music, food and drink every weekend of the summer. Find itinerary suggestions, hotel packages, coupons, contests and more by calling 800-767-7752 or visit www.VisitFortWayne.com.

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Gilmore Car Museum offers glimpse into early auto days The Gilmore Car Museum is perennially rated as one of the top automobile museums in the

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Mixed bag of outdoor family fun planned Families across Barry County can look forward to a summer of exciting events through the “No Family Left Indoors” program. Events are scheduled every Tuesday night from June through August at venues across the county. Families can enjoy nature walks, concerts, games and activities from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each week. The program is a collaboration between

several non-profit groups in Barry County, and is sponsored by Spectrum Health Pennock and B.Healthy. Events this summer include an evening at Camp Algonquin, a scavenger hunt at Bob King Park in Hastings, nature hikes in Middleville and at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and games of yesteryear at Historic Charlton Park.

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The festival is Sept. 2 to 5 at Herald E. Classic Memorial Park. The parade will be Saturday at 1 p.m. Activities during the weekend include an ice cream social, chili cook-off, softball tournament, fish fry, arts and crafts, dodgeball, chicken barbecue, kids pedal pull, euchre tournament, pie-eating contest, 5K walk, balloon artist, BB gun shoot, horseshoe contest, street dance and more.

Annual Chili Cook-off in Lowell Each year Larkin's Restaurant, 301 W. Main, holds a chili cook-off to raise money for a local charity. The event turns into a great big party that takes over an entire block of downtown with people gobbling chili, drinking, partying and dancing to live music.

This year's chili cook-off will be on Saturday, Oct. 8. All proceeds from the cook-off benefit local charities. In past

years substantial donations have been made to Neighbor to Neighbor, FROM, Lowell Senior Center and many others. “We raise money every year for a different charity,” said Larkin's manager Deb Apol. “Last year we gave $2,800 to the veterans, and they put up a flag pole and a flag in the cemetery. In the 13 years that we've done this we've given almost $30,000. We pick non-profits that don't have the fundamentals to raise money for

themselves. We've given to the volunteer fire department, the Flat River Outreach Ministry, Alpha Women's Center and St. Mary's Pregnancy Center. We keep it local. It doesn't go out of the area at all, it stays right here in Lowell.” “It's always for a good cause local to Lowell,” said Larkin's owner Mike Larkin. “We like to help out. [The chili cook-off] brings people to town. It gets good exposure

for everybody's business. Chili is just chili.” This year the entry fee will be reduced to $25 for each team. Live music will be provided by Homebrewed, who perform bluegrass covers of classic rock and pop songs by artists such as Michael Jackson and AC/DC. The proceeds this year will be donated to LowellArts!, who are in the middle of remodeling a building on Main St.