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ur area is said to be the one piece of Lower Michigan that looks most like places that stir the soul with their natural beauty in the North. For those fortunate enough to call this place home, every day can bring a sigh of amazement at nature’s beauty and a whisper of wonder at its majesty. Visitors who come to kayak or walk our trails, who swim in our 300 plus lakes or bike and ski on our more than 20,000 acres of public land wish they could stay -- or make immediate plans to return. Beyond nature, though, we offer similar charm with the life of culture, shopping, and dining offered in our communities. We celebrate every season with festivals, concerts, children’s activities, and more. With this edition of 101+ Things to Do, we offer a guide to the fun, enjoyment, and satisfaction that awaits in our area whether you’re a resident or just lucky enough to be passing through. Use the calendar to plan, read the more detailed articles and use them to map a path of discovery. You’ll be greeted with smiles and old-time handshakes, welcomes that express our gratitude for your choice to spend your time and invest your entertainment dollars with us. We love our natural beauty gifts and we’re happy to share them because, whether you’re a resident or just passing through, when you help promote our local economy, you allow us another lasting investment in our region. Shop the ads and browse the highlights inside this year’s issue of 101+ Things to Do and we’ll look to welcome you with a good old-fashioned smile and handshake at one of our natural, cultural, and recreational wonders.
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Ada Village Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, beginning June 18 noon 6 p.m. 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 beginning June 11 at 7 p.m. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada. 616-676-9346. www. AdaHistoricalSociety.org
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Every Thursday, beginning June 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiTues & estate sale vendors. Tractor Supply parking lot, 2111 W. Main, Lowell, 616-897-9186. www.discoverlowell.org
River Bank Music Series
Every Friday, beginning June 14, 6:308:30 p.m. A free concert on the riverbank. Bring your own lawn chair. Stagecoach Park. Contact the village of¿ce or website for who is playing. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, Middleville, 269-795-3385. http://gomiddleville.com/home.aspx
Alto Farmers’ Market
2nd & 4th Saturday, 9-2 p.m. Downtown Alto. Lyndsay, 616868-6607.
Classic Car & Truck Show
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Dairy Discovery Days
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June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, tour starts at 10 a.m. Educational, hands-on fun. Bottle feed baby calves, hayride, snack & more! Swisslane Farms, 12877 84th St. SE, Alto, 616-293-0432. www.dairydiscovery. com
Taste Bud Appreciation Month
Middleville Farmers’ Market
June 1 - Aug. 10 Englehardt Branch, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell and Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave. Alto. Fill your summer days & nights with great reads & big dreams. Programs for the whole family. Enter to win great prizes. All programs are free and open to the public. 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
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Hastings Sculpture Tour
June 2. Self-guided tour of the sculptures on exhibit throughout downtown. Music, entertainment, docents & some of the artists will be present. Downtown Hastings. 269-945-2468. www.mibarry. com
June 3. Celebrating Chrysler automobiles through 1965 & all CCCA full classics. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. www. CCCAMuseum.org
June 1- 30. The city’s chef elite from 4 downtown Hastings restaurants. 3-course meals for only 20. Participating restaurants: County Seat Lounge, Fall Creek, Seasonal Grille & Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro.
Every Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org
June 1, noon - 2 p.m. Create a scene around theme, “An Adventure in LegoLand Holiday style.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
June 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Downtown Ionia. More than 3 full blocks of classic cars & trucks, music & food concessions. All proceeds support local food banks. www.ioniaclassiccar.com
Fridays at the Fountain Music Series
Every Friday beginning June 14, 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. Downtown Hastings. Musical performances on the Courthouse lawn. 269-945-2002. www.thornapplearts.org
Lego Club
Summer Reading at KDL
June 3, 10, 17, 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Toddler Story Time
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Young Chess Tutoring
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Chess/Checkers Club
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Youth summer theater camp in Hastings Thornapple Players will host a summer theater camp for children age 8 to 14 from Monday through Friday, June 10 to 14, and June 17 to 21. The camp will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The children will learn and grow in a variety
of theater activities. They will learn and perform a one-act musical under the direction of Amber Farnum and Melinda Smalley. For more information, contact Carol Svihl by phone, 269-945-5539, or email, svihlc@gmail. com; or Norma Jean Acker; 269- 945-2332, or dnjacker@sbcglobal.net.
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BARRY COUNTY TRANSIT OFFERS FREE TROLLEY SERVICE IN THREE COMMUNITIES This summer, residents and visitors to Gun Lake, Hastings and Middleville can enjoy free rides from 6 to 8 pm on the Barry County Transit trolley one night each week starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 17. “The rides are free and we’ll have several
and schools within the city limit, as well as one or two other stops. Around Gun Lake, stops will include the state park, Sand Bar, Yankee Springs Golf Course, Gun Lake Miniature Golf on M-179, Curly Cone, The Bib, Store at the South Shore, and possibly more.
The Barry County Transit trolley provides free service one evening a week in Middleville, Hastings and Gun Lake.
stops in each community,” said Barry County Transit Director Joe Bleam. “We take the sides off, so it’s open air. It’s really great on a summer evening; it gives a different atmosphere to the city.” The trolley will give free rides in Hastings on Fridays, Gun Lake on Saturdays, and Wednesday in Middleville. Stops in Hastings will include all city parks 4
“Free trolley rides are new to Middleville this year and the route and stops are yet to be determined,” Bleam said. He said stops likely will include Thornapple Kellogg High School, Lee Elementary, Middle Villa Inn, and more. For more information on the trolley schedule call 269-948-8098.
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1st to 3rd Club
June 5, 4 - 5 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Free Fishing Weekend
June 8 & 9. All ¿shing license fees are wavied for residents. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 517373-9719. www.michigan.gov/free¿shing
Down in the Dirt Craft Program
June 12, 6:30 p.m. Dig into nature-inspired crafts with ideas & materials from Mother Nature. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www. kdl.org
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Library Book Club
June 5, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
June 13, 10 a.m. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-642-9146. www.saranac.michlibrary.org
Summer Reading Kickoff
Dinosaur Dig at the Library
June 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Register to earn rewards for reading & a chance at fabulous prizes. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac, 616-6429146. www.saranac. michlibrary.org
Summer Reading Kickoff
June 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Register to read & earn rewards & chances to win prizes. Clarksville Library, 130 S. Main, Clarksville, 616-693-1001. www. clarksville.michlibrary.org
Movie Memories & Milestones
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Pre-School Story Time
June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Hastings Buttermilk Jamboree
June 7-10. Three day traditional arts & music festival. For musical line-up visit www.buttermilkjamboree.org Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton, 269623-5555. 8
Vintage Motorcycle Show
June 9, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Featuring hundreds of motorcycles built in 1988 or prior. Huge swap meet. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
The Great Quesadilla Taste-Off for Teens
June 11, 12:30 p.m. Create interesting food “below the surface.” Make the greatest quesadillas ever with your own creative combination of ingredients! For teens grades 6-12. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www. kdl.org
Dig into Ready Summer Reading Kick-Off
June 12, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
Hastings City Band Concert
June 12, 7:30 p.m. Free. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site, Barry Community Enrichment Center.
June 13, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library for fun crafts & games related to dinosaurs. For ages 6 & under. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
Juggler/Magician
June 13, 1 p.m. Clarksville Village Hall. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616693-1001. www.clarksville.michlibrary.org
Down to Earth Family Gardening Program
June 13, 1:30 p.m. Crafts & activities full of gardening goodness. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
Girls Night Out
June 13. Downtown Lake Odessa. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-374-0766. www.lakewoodcofc.org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
June 13, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Steve Hilger Band (progressive blues). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www. lowellartsmi.org
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Nature Photography Workshop
June 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. & June 15, 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Local photographer Josh Haas will help beginners and avid photographers improve their nature photography. This 2-part workshop begins with a classroom session on photographic technique and composition. The second session is ¿eld-based with Josh coaching individuals on their shots. $35/member or $45/non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org
Middleville Rotary Spaghetti Supper
June 14, 5-7 p.m. Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Road, Middleville. 269-795-7202.
National 24-Hour Challenge
June 14 - 16. Road bicycle ride to test your endurance. Not a race. ThornappleKellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Road, Middleville. 616-340-0702. www.n24HC.org
Classic & Antique Car Show
June 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. RafÀes, softball tournament & more. Downtown Nashville. All proceeds go to local charities. Ralph, 517-726-0036.
All Air Cooled Car Show
June 15, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Special car show devoted to all air-cooled cars & vintage motorcycles. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. www. franklincar.org
Ionia Farm Power Show
June 14-16. Ionia Fairgrounds. Hundreds of tractors and farm implements, displays and demonstrations. Tractor pulls from garden-size to the big ones. Food, entertainment & activities.616-902-0654. www.ioniafarmpower.org 10
32nd Annual Father’s Day Car Show
June 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www.charltonpark.org
Quartz & Crystal Program
June 19, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
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Model T Ford Driving Classes
June 16, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This course will teach the skills required to drive any of the 15,000,000 Ford Model Ts built between 1908 & 1927. Call to schedule a prepaid class. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum. org
June 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a West Michigan Therapy Dog & its trainer. Your audience won’t interrupt & they will love anything you read! For ages 6 & up. Call to register for a 15-minute session. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl. org
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Hastings City Band Concert
June 18 - 21. Fire Dept. vs Main Street merchant teams play ball, pet parade, movie night with free refreshments, Taste of Caledonia, fashion show and dance performance, Friday cruise and street dance. Caledonia Chamber of Commerce, 616-690-2719. www.caledoniachamber. com
Teen Summer Video Game Tournament
June 18, 1 - 5 p.m. Get your gaming skills ready & join us for some intense Super Smash Bros action! Many will enter, only the best will be crowned champions. The tournament features great prizes & snacks. Registration is required & participant spots are limited. For teens grades 6-12. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
Music on the Green
Tuesdays, beginning June 18, 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy an evening of great local & mid-Michigan talent. Ionia First United Methodist Church, www. ionia¿rst.com
June 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site, Barry Community Enrichment Center.
Summer in the City Celebration
June 20 - 22. Main Street, downtown Ionia. Carnival midway with special pricing. June 21 & 22: Arts, crafts, antiques, shabby chick market, musical entertainment, DIY workshop, children’s events & more. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Civil War Reenactment
June 20, 10 a.m. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-642-9146. www.saranac.michlibrary.org
A Comic Juggling Show
June 20, 10:30 a.m. Fun-¿lled program where juggler supreme Ben Christiansen will have all the balls in the air. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK OFFERS FAMILY FUN Whether enjoying the picnic DUHDV RQ D GD\ RI ¿VKLQJ and boating on Thornapple Lake or taking in one of the many special events, Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area near Hastings offers something for everyone in the family — young and old, alike. Admission, when charged, is never more than $5 for adults or $3 for children 5 and up; some events are free. For VSHFL¿F DGPLVVLRQ LQIRUPDWLRQ call the park. The 32nd annual Father’s Day Car Show will be from 8 am to 4 pm Sunday, June 16, rain or shine. The event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association and organizers expect more than 800 vehicles to be on display. All cars must be 1990 or older and must be driven in under their own power. The 31st annual Fourth of July and veterans barbecue will be from 11:30 am to 5 pm Thursday, July 4, The Veterans Association complete pork and chicken barbecue will run from 12:30 to 4:30 pm in the ZDOQXW JURYH $ ÀDJ UDLVLQJ DQG remembrance ceremony will be conducted before the barbecue. Games begin at 1:30 pm
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Civil War Reenactment
June 20, 1 p.m. Clarksville Elementary Pavilion. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org
Pizza & Pages
June 20, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books with content that challenges the way you think things ought to be. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Dig into the World of Animals with John Ball Zoo
June 25, 6:30 p.m. The zoo is coming to the library & bringing live animals with a focus on their underground habits! For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
June 27, 1:30 p.m. Dig into natureinspired crafts with ideas & materials from Mother Nature. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-7842007. www.kdl.org
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June 27-30. 5k run, chicken BBQ dinner, cash rafÀe, live auction, Euchre tournament, Bingo, Las Vegas Night. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4351 Parnell Ave., Ada, 616-691-8541. www. stpatrickparnell.org
June 26, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
Hastings City Band Concert
June 26, 7:30 p.m. Free. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site, Barry Community Enrichment Center.
Ice Cream Social
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
June 20, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (eclectic bluegrass). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Get the Dirt on Great Desserts
June 24, 10:30 a.m. Dig into great dirt dessert ideas & use your imagination to create fun edible messes! For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
Genealogy Club
June 25, 6 - 8 p.m. Join the members of the Genealogy Club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org 14
Down in the Dirt Nature Craft
June 26, 6-8 p.m. Celebrate the summer solstice with neighbors and friends while enjoying Mooville ice cream and music by the band “Hawks and Owls.” Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-7214190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Outdoor Discovery Center
June 27, 10 a.m. Summer reading program: Burrowing Beast. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-642-9146. www.saranac.michlibrary. org
Outdoor Discovery Center
June 27, 1 p.m. Summer reading program: Burrowing Beast. Clarksville Elementary Pavilion. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org
St. Patrick Festival
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
June 27, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Harper and Midwest Kind (world blues fusion). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Egyptian Pyramid Dig Craft Program
June 28, 10:30 a.m. Explore the pryamids, create hieroglyphics & make your own accessories to dress like an Egyptian in this fun craft program for all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell. 616-7842007. www.kdl.org
Artist-in-Residence Exhibit
June 28, 5-8 p.m. Doet Boersma, 2013 Artist-in-Residence, will exhibit the paintings, etching, drawings and other works of art she has created during her stay at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute this spring and summer. Free event. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-7214190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
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June 28 & 29. Bluegrass festival with bands in concert, campground jam sessions, workshops, kids activities, 50/50 drawings, silent auction, songwriter’s contest, 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 616-891-8825.
Ada Village Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, noon - 6 p.m. 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
Antique Tractor Show
June 28 & 29 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & June 30 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. See a saw mill, steam engines, the daily tractor parade, kid’s pedal tractor pull, antiques & crafts market & more. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. Larry Langshow, 269671-4199 or Tom Welch, 269-668-2572. www.kalvalleyclub.org
Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
June 29 & 30. Anyone can play. The tournament is designed for male & female players of all ages, sizes & abilities. This family event celebrates the halfcourt, pick-up basketball game. 269945-2454. Downtown Hastings, www. registrationmacker.com/catalog/hastingsMI-p-122.html
Thunder on the Grand Seats & Saddle Tour 2013
June 28 & 29, 9 a.m. Comedy skits, golf cart parade, motorcycle parade with costumes, mud run & pig run, motorcycle parts sculpture contest, Lost Nations rodeo, live music & much more. Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings, 517282-9846. www.thunderonthegrand.com
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, (beginning July 10), 1-7 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616-527-1420. www. ci.ionia.mi.us
Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Every Thursday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. Tractor Supply parking lot, 2111 W. Main, Lowell, 616-897-9186. www.discoverlowell.org
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Music on the Lawn
Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada, 616-676-9346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety. org
Music on the Green
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Ionia First United Methodist Church, Bring your lawn chair & enjoy an evening of great local & midMichigan talent. www.ionia¿rst.com
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Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 4 - 8 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Fridays at the Fountain Music Series
Every Friday, 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. Musical performances on the Courthouse lawn. Downtown Hastings. 269-945-2002. www. thornapplearts.org
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HASTINGS CITY BAND CONTINUES SUMMER TRADITION The Hastings City Band will continue its more than 150-yearold tradition of bringing music to visitors and residents through free summer concerts. The Wednesday concerts will be on the courthouse lawn June 12, 19, 26, and July 3 and 10, beginning at 7:30 pm. The Hastings City Band and John Philip Sousa arrived the same decade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sousa in 1854 and the musical group in ² VR LWÂśV HYHQ PRUH ÂżWWLQJ that works of The March King are part of the repertoire nearly every week. Musical pieces by contemporary composer James Swearingen also add to
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band hail also from Delton, Middleville, Lake Odessa and many other communities. Any musicians high school age or older who are interested in joining the band need only show up at the Hastings High School band room the Tuesday prior to the concert at 7:30 pm. Concert-goers should bring along chairs or blankets to sit on. In the event of rain, concerts will be at the Barry Community Foundation building (formerly the First Presbyterian Church) in the former Leason Sharpe Hall.
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Every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A free concert on the riverbank. Bring your own lawn chair. Stagecoach Park. Contact the village of¿ce or website for who is playing. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, Middleville, 269-795-3385. http:// gomiddleville.com/home.aspx
Chess/Checkers Club
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
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July 3, 10 a.m. Various fun activities. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-642-9146. www.saranac. michlibrary.org
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July 3, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
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2nd & 4th Saturday, 9-2 p.m. Downtown Alto. Lyndsay, 616-868-6607.
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July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
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July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Young Chess Tutoring
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org 24
Hastings City Band Concert
Junly 3, 7:30 p.m. Free. Barry County Courthouse lawn, downtown Hastings. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site, Barry Community Enrichment Center.
Craft Day
July 3, 1 p.m. Various fun activities. Clarksville Village Hall. Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org
1st to 3rd Club
July 3, 4 - 5 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades. Bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Library Book Club
July 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
City of Ionia Fireworks
July 3 at dusk (Rain date of July 7). Ionia Fairgrounds. See one of Michigan’s largest ¿reworks display. Bring lawn chairs, friends & family. 616-527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Fourth of July Fun Run
July 4, 8 a.m. 4.2 mile course around the lake for runners, a 1 mile youth fun run for ages 10 & under. Preregistration & day of race registration available. Algonquin Lake & YMCA Camp Algonquin. YMCA of Barry County, 269-945-4574.
31st Annual 4th of July & Veterans BBQ
July 4, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www. charltonpark.org
Movie Memories & Milestones
July 4, 11, 18, 25, 5 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
July 4, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. 126 Army Band. Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell, (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Preschool Story Time
July 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
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Dairy Discovery Days
July 6, 13, 20, 27, tour starts at 10 a.m. Educational, hands-on fun. Bottle feed baby calves, hayride, snack & more! Swisslane Farms, 12877 84th St. SE, Alto, 616-293-0432. www.dairydiscovery. com
Art in the Park
July 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Artwork, crafts, woodworking, jewelry, candles, Àowers, sewing, glass, crocheting, knitting, painting, food booths, entertainment. Lake Odessa Village Park, M-50 & 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, 616-374-8501. www. lakeodessa.org
Lego Club
July 6, noon - 2 p.m. Create a scene around theme “An Adventure in LegoLand - Holiday Style.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Covered Bridge Bike Tour
July 7, registration 7 - 9 a.m. Ride at your own pace bike tour through some of West Michigan’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, 616-6820785. www.fallasburg.org
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Invitational Art Exhibition
July 9 - Aug. 15, hours: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. 1 - 4 p.m. A selected group of current students and alumni of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University in Grand Rapids have been invited to exhibit. The students chosen create art that stretch the boundaries of the imagination. Both two and three-dimensional work will be on display. LowellArts! King Gallery, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-897-8545. www. lowellartsmi.org
Beneath the Surface: Marble Magnets for Teens
July 9, 1 p.m. Create a set of magnets for yourself or a friend. What lies beneath the surface is for you to decide - they’re easy & fun to make! For teens grades 6-12. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7842007. www.kdl.org
Stormy the Magician
July 10, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
Royal Readers
July 10, 4 - 5 p.m. Calling all 4th - 7th graders to a unique reader’s theatre experience, “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
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July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 p.m. Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a West Michigan Therapy Dog & its trainer. Your audience won’t interrupt & they will love anything you read! For ages 6 & up. Call to register for a 15-minute session. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www. kdl.org 26
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Family Storytime
July 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. Share books, stories, rhynmes music & movement as a family; develop early literacy skills & encourage a love of reading. For ages 6 & under with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7842007. www.kdl.org
Riverwalk Festival
July 11-13. Parade, Riverwalk Cruise-in car show, arts & crafts, kid’s activities, pontoon rides, kayak & canoe race, food booths, street entertainers, bingo, duck race and ¿reworks. Downtown Lowell. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616897-9161, www.riverwalkfestival.org
Movie Day
July 11, 1 p.m. Showing Journey to the Center of the Earth. Free popcorn. Clarksville Village Hall. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www. clarksville.michlibrary.org
Burrowing Beasts
July 11, 1:30 p.m. Meet some critters that live underground and call the sweet soil of Michigan home. You’ll see live turtles, snakes, frogs and other subterranean life in a hands-on program brought to you by the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway. For ages 6 and older. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
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Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
July 11, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys (rockabilly). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
July 12, 6-9 p.m. & 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shop the Friends Used Book Sale under the red-striped tent during the Lowell Riverwalk Festival. Shop early for the best buys. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl. org
Dusk at the Institute Evening Hike
July 12, 7-9:30 p.m. Dusk is a great time for observing nature; the cooler temperatures increase bird and mammal activity and make it more enjoyable to be outside. This 1.5 mile hike will explore several natural communities at the Institute and take the time to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. Free for members, $6 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269721-4190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Gas & Steam Engine Show
July 12 & 13. See a history of engines by way of steam boats, tractor parades, a working sawmill & more. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www.charltonpark.org
Pink Arrow Pride Kids Zone
July 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. At the playground at the adminstration building, 300 High Street, Lowell. Games & prizes. $1 per child. www.pinkarrowpride.org 30
Deutsche Marques A German Auto Event
July 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event will feature automobilies such as: BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz & Volkswagen. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. Contact Peter Hamlett, 269-629-4733. www. deutschemarquesag.com
Thornapple Garden Club’s 15th Annual Garden Tour
July 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tour 6 gardens in the Hastings area plus the Garden Thyme Market on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Featuring vendors selling garden art & related items. Drawings for prizes also. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 day of the tour at club booth. Anita Lyons, 269948-8234. email: thornapplegardenclub@ yahoo.com
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British Car Faire
July 14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All day family fun car show open to all British made vehicles. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-3445555. www.maddogsandenglishmen.org
Magic, Can You Dig it?
July 16, 6:30 p.m. Tom Plunkard presents an amazing magic program ¿lled with live animals & loads of audience participation. Things appear & disappear - it’s downright fun. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl. org
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July 17, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
Movie Day
July 18, 10 a.m. Showing Journey to the Center of the Earth. Free popcorn. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac, 616-642-9146. www.saranac. michlibrary.org
Magic: Can You Dig It?
July 18, 1:30 p.m. Tom Plunkard presents an amazing program ¿lled with live animals and loads of audience participation. Witness Àowers appearing on your head and garden utensils vanishing and reappearing in the craziest places. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
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July 18, 1 p.m. Summer program at Clarksville Elementary Pavilion. Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www. clarksville.michlibrary.org
Pizza & Pages
July 18, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books with content that challenges the way you think things ought to be. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
July 18, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Rusty Wright Band (blues rock). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Ionia Free Fair
July 18 - 27 The 10 best days of summer. Grandstand shows, free events for the entire family, agri-science division, midway & more. Ionia Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter, Ionia, 616-527-1310. www. ioniafreefair.com
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20th Annual River of Time Pageant
July 20, 2 p.m. The Lowell Area Historical Museum and the Alto Active Achievers 4-H Club will be presenting the historical pageant about Lowell. Lowell Fairgrounds on the Flat River. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-8977688. www.lowellmuseum.org
Civil War Muster
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July 24, 10:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Library, 1007 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-3744591. www.lakeodessalibrary.org
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July 25, 10:30 a.m. Summer program celebration at Scheid Park, Saranac. Sponsored by Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac, 616-642-9146. www.saranac.michlibrary.org
Clarksville Area Library Park Party
July 25, 1 p.m. Fun activities, snacks & ¿re trucks at Clarksville Elementary Pavilion. Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www. clarksville.michlibrary.org
Egyptian Pyramid Dig
July 25, 1:30 p.m. Explore the pyramids, create hieroglyphics and make your own accessories to dress like an Egyptian. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6071 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org 3775. www.charltonpark.org
Beneath the Electronic Surface
July 23, 1 p.m. Are you curious about how things work beneath the surface? Old telephones, keyboards & other gadgets will be provided for teens to take apart & explore. For teens grades 6-12. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7842007. www.kdl.org
Genealogy Club
July 23, 6 - 8 p.m. Join the members of the genealogy club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org 32
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
July 25, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. The Ragbirds (folk rock). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Mopars at the Red Barns
July 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The all Chrysler product car show & swap meet, featuring hundreds of muscle cars, antiques & special interest vehicles. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-664-5595.
Grilling Food from the Water July 27, 3-5 p.m. Prepare appetizers and dinner entrees on the grill, only using products from the water such as clams, mussels, ¿sh and other seafood. $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-7214190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Taste of Middleville
July 27, 5-7 p.m. Sample special culinary treats from local restaurants. Money raised bene¿ts the Lions Club. For more information contact Courtney Appel, Middleville, 269-795-9767.
Pink Arrow Community Day
July 30, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free lunch on the grill, free carnival atmosphere for kids. Blood drive - largest blood drive in Lowell! First day to buy Pink Arrow VI t-shirts. Gilda’s Club, Lowell Clubhouse, 314 S. Hudson, Lowell. www.pinkarrowpride.org
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July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dig into some great dirt dessert ideas! Use your imagination to create fun & edible messes. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
2nd Annual Birthday Party
July 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Help the Gilmore Car Museum celebrate their 47th birthday. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
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Ada Village Farmers Market Lowell Area Farmers’ Market
Every Tuesday, beginning June 18 noon 6 p.m. 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
Every Thursday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. Tractor Supply parking lot, 2111 W. Main, Lowell. 616-897-9186. www.discoverlowell.org
Music on the Green
Tuesdays through mid-August, 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy an evening of great local & mid-Michigan talent. Ionia First United Methodist Church, www. ionia¿rst.com
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 1-7 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 4 - 8 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Alto Farmers’ Market
2nd & 4th Saturday, 9-2 p.m. Downtown Alto. Lyndsay, 616-868-6607.
Family Storytime
Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. Share books, stories, rhymes music & movement as a family; develop early literacy skills & encourage a love of reading. For ages 6 & under with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www. kdl.org
Movie Memories & Milestones
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Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Kathy LaMar and Bob VanStee (jazz/R&B). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org
August in Ada Children’s Fair
Music on the Lawn
Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada, 616-676-9346. www.AdaHistoricalSociety. org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
Aug. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Local businesses provide free crafts, activities, inÀatables & entertainment. Food & pony rides available for purchase. All proceeds to Kent County Shop with a sheriff program. The Village Green, 7215 Headley Street, Ada. Ada Business Association, www. adabusinessassociation.com
Preschool Story Time
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
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Aug. 3. Bus leaves from Blanchard House, 251 E. Main, Ionia, at 8 a.m. Return same day. Advanced tickets required. Ionia Historical Society, 616-527-6281. www. ioniahistory.org
Shakespeare in the Park Youth Theatre class Twelfth Night
Aug. 3 Auditions, 10 a.m. - noon. Youth Theatre class for ages 7-18. Classes are Aug. 12-15 and Aug. 19-21, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fallasburg Park. Performance on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Students will help prepare a short, kid-friendly adaptation of the Shakespeare play from acting to simple costume and set design. $65. Call to register. LowellArts!, 616-897-8545. www. lowellartsmi.org
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CONCERT SERIES HIGHLIGHTS MICHIGAN FARMERS HALL OF FAME For more than 30 years, the Aukerman family of Prairieville has done its part to keep oldtime, family country music alive. Now that Bill and Maggie Aukerman have turned over operations of their Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame Music Barn to son, John, new family music traditions are being mixed in with the standards, to the delight of everyone who visits. After having already kicked off the season with three dates, including the May 4 return of Elvis Presley Jr. to the Prairieville stage, concert promoters are tuning up for a thunderous summer and fall schedule that
will feature the June 1 Rick Fox Gospel Show, along with All About Him followed by the June 22 appearance by Denny and Michelle and Friends accompanied by Sentimental Journey. Both shows begin at 6 pm. The Railroad Junkies play Aug. 3 at 7 pm with the Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Show slated for Aug. 30, also at 7 pm. A memorial concert in honor of Prairieville friends and regulars Jim Fritzler and Homer Jones is scheduled for Aug. 31 with the series’ last two shows being highlighted by the Thunder Floor Cloggers and North Country Flyers Sept 21
and Oct. 12. The Cloggers will begin each of those concerts at 6 pm with the North Country Flyers following at 7 pm. Tickets range from $6 to $8 and are available at the door. For more ticket information, call Denny Crum, 616-723-6329, or Dave Dickerson, 517-6452937. Proceeds from the summer concert series fund the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, also located at the Music Barn’s home at 7650 Milo Road, just south of Delton. More information is available on the concert series website at www.MichiganHallofFameMusicBarn. org.
BUTTERMILK JAMBOREE SET AT CIRCLE PINES CENTER Circle Pines Center, northwest of Delton, will host he third annual Buttermilk Jamboree June 14-16. Circle Pines Center welcomes artists and audiences of all ages to experience a
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variety of music, culture and community in the wooded setting. This year’s festival lineup will feature Rusted Root, while showcasing regional luminaries Drew Nelson, The Crane Wives, Grupo Aye, Joel Mabus, Red Sea Pedestrians, Funktion, Red Tail Ring and more. Festivalgoers can expect a full weekend of inspirational
musical performances, dance, workshops and sustainably sourced cuisine. This year’s event has received a major sponsorship from the Michigan Center for Arts and Cultural Affairs, along with the National Endowment for the Arts. Those interested in attending the Buttermilk Jamboree are encouraged to purchase discounted weekend passes in advance. A limited number of tickets are available. Call 269623-5555 for more information or visit www.circlepinescenter. org.
A TRULY REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE in automotive history is waiting to be discovered - by you! The Gilmore Car Museum and its Historic Campus, hailed as one of the top car museums in the nation, is home to over 400 extraordinary vehicles and many independent automobile museums. Located midway between Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Lansing, Michigan - just minutes from I-94 and US-131. • SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS •
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June 15 / 9am-5pm, All Air Cooled Car Show June 16 / 9am-5pm Model T Driving School June 28, 29, 30 Antique Tractor Show July 13 / 9am-4pm German Auto Show, Deutsche Marques July 14 / 8am-4pm Mad Dogs & Englishmen British Car Faire July 20 / 10am-4pm - Corvair International Meet July 27 / 9am-4pm - Mopars at the Red Barns Aug. 3 / 9am-5pm - Red Barns Spectuacular Aug. 17 / 9am-6pm - Relix Riot - Traditional Hot Rods Aug. 18 / 9:00am - 3:30pm - Model T Driving School Aug. 25 / 10am-3pm - Pierce-Arrow Gathering Sept. 7 / 9am-5pm - Buick Bash 2013 Sept. 8 / 9am- 4pm - Muscle Cars Plus Sept. 15 / 9:30am - 3:30pm - Model T Driving School Sept. 21 / 9am-4pm - Model A Ford Gathering Sept. 29 / 9am-4pm - Cadillac-LaSalle Gathering Oct. 30 / 5pm-8pm - Gilmore Spooktacular • ADMISSIONS • Adults 16 and over - $12.00 AAA members - $11.00 Youth Ages 7 to 15 - $9.00 Seniors over 62 - $11.00 Children under 6 - Free Active Military - Free
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Lego Club
Aug. 3, noon - 2 p.m. Create a scene around theme “An Adventure in LegoLand - Holiday Style.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Kids’ Fishing Tournament
Aug. 3. Lake Odessa Sand & Gravel. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-374-0766. www.lakewoodareacofc. org
Chess/Checkers Club
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
1st to 3rd Club
Aug. 7, 4 - 5 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Annual Red Barns Spectacular
Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West Michigan’s “Grand Daddy” of antique, classic & special interest car shwos, swap meets & car corral. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269671-5089, www.gilmorecarmuseum.org or www.KAARC.org
Kent County Youth Fair
Aug. 5-10. Kent County Youth Fairgrounds, S. Hudson Street, Lowell. Free entertainment, midway, exhibits, more! 616-897-6050. www.kcfg.org
Computer Class
Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Toddler Story Time
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Young Chess Tutoring
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org 38
Great Lakes Longbow Invitational
Aug. 9-11. Shooting events for all ages & skill levels. Archery vendors also. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www. charltonpark.org
Prairie Hike
Aug. 10, 8-10:30 a.m. Late summer is a great time to get out on the prairies to see seasonal blooms. This early hike will also take the time to look and listen for wildlife utilizing the prairie areas. Free for members, $6 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269721-4190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
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Aug. 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Family Science Night
Aug. 8, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Experience the amazing diversity of animals and plants at the Institute by biology students from Grand Rapids Community College. Free event. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www.cedarcreekinstitute. org
Delton Founders Festival
Aug. 9 & 10 Downtown Delton.
Aug. 11. Dinner at 5 p.m., concert 6-8 p.m. Joined together by a love for acoustic music, the band titled, “Who Hit John?” has been performing, jamming around southwest Michigan since 2006. Whether kicking out ruckus ¿ddle tunes, dirty and greasy southern blues, or high and lonesome bluegrass serenades, “Who Hit John?” keeps the home ¿res burning, carrying on the tradition of American roots music. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www.cedarcreekinstitute. org
Under the Radar - Dystopian Survival for Teens Aug. 13, 1 - 3 p.m. Can you handle the dystopian worlds of popular teen novels? Try your hand at bow & arrow target practice; see if you can blend in with a pack of zombies, hoard items you need to survive & more! For teens grades 6-12. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-784-2007. www.kdl.org
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BERNARD HISTORICAL MUSEUM PRESERVES LOCAL PAST The Bernard Historical Museum is centered around the Bernard Hospital which Dr. Prosper Bernard built in the early 1930s. Bernard operated this hospital in which more than 400 babies were born, until he was called to be a medical RIÂżFHU LQ :RUOG :DU ,, $IWHU returning from the war, Bernard used the building as a medical center and clinic until he retired in 1956. The hospital was converted into a museum in 1962 and has grown to a collection of more
than 25,000 items on display in this and several other building that were moved to the property. Other buildings include Brown School, or the North Pine Lake School, constructed in 1873; the Seamstress Cottage which originated in the 1870s; the Little House, built in the 1930s to house young doctors working in Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital; a country store; and a replica of a blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop. 7KH ,PSOHPHQW %XLOGLQJ or barn, houses early farm HTXLSPHQW WZR :RUOG :DU ,, Jeeps, a railroad mail cart, an
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Royal Readers
Aug. 14, 4 - 5 p.m. Calling all 4th - 7th graders to a unique reader’s theatre experience, “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Pizza & Pages
Aug. 15, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books with content that challenges the way you think things ought to be. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Kari Lynch Band (country rock). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616897-8545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Orangeville Days
Aug. 16-18. Orangeville Tonwship Park, 7350 Lindsey Road, Orangeville. For more information contact Mark Paradowski, 616-813-6975.
5th Annual Relix Riot
Aug. 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pre-1964 traditional hot rods, customs & motorcycle show. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-6715089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. 13th Hour (classic rock). Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat). LowellArts!, 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Hastings Summerfest
Aug. 23-25. Features art & craft vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, tennis tournament, sand volleyball, car show. Downtown Hastings. Info, 269-945-2454.
Third Annual Great Gravity Grand Prix Soap Box Derby
Aug. 24. Event categories include youth 8-12; youth 13-17; adult 18+, corporate & artistic. Event held at the Hastings Skate Park. Proceeds donated to the YMCA & Thornapple Arts Council. 269-945-4915. www.deweysautobody.com
Pierce-Arrow Gathering
Aug. 25, 10 a.m - 3 p.m. The 10th annual meet of the Pierce-Arrow Society, drawing members & autos from across the country. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. Gilmore Car Museum, 269-671-5089. www. gilmorecarmuseum.org
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Star Light, Star Bright, Star Gazing
Aug. 29, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Take the opportunity to watch the stars come out at the Institute. During this event, participants will explore basic astronomy as well as the cultural history of the constellations. Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of binoculars and a blanket. Program will be rescheduled if viewing conditions are not conducive. Free for members, $6 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www.cedarcreekinstitute. org
Havoc in Hastings: A Medieval Event
Aug. 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www.charltonpark.org
Storing Up Summer - Fruit and Vegetable Preservation
Aug. 22, 6-9 p.m. Join Heather Colburn of Elder Fire Farm Arts to explore the basics of traditional vegetable and fruit preservation techniques, including canning, freezing, dehydration and lactofermentation. $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721-4190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org
Genealogy Club
Aug. 27, 6 - 8 p.m. Join the members of the genealogy club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Hastings Summerfest Car Show
Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10 entrance fee per vehicle, free for spectators. Over 30 trophies awarded. Live DJ. Downtown Hastings. 269-948-8789, www. hastingscarclub.com
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Ada Village Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, beginning June 18 noon - 6 p.m. 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
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 1-7 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Every Thursday (through Sept. 12), 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. Tractor Supply parking lot, 2111 W. Main, Lowell, 616-897-9186. www.discoverlowell.org
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville.org
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
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Middleville’s Labor Day Bridge Walk/Volksmarch
Sept. 2, 9 -11 a.m. Walk 8 bridge crossings & do a 5K or 10K walk. Visit website for more info. Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org
Movie Memories & Milestones
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Computer Class
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Toddler Story Time
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Young Chess Tutoring
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Chess/Checkers Club
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
1st to 3rd Club
Sept. 4, 4 - 5 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Library Book Club
Sept. 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Preschool Story Time
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Pink Arrow Quiver Family Fun Walk & 5K Run
Sept. 3, 7 p.m. Downtown Lowell. Race/ walk thru the streets of Lowell. Begins at the Riverwalk. Beth Kaminski, 616-8628376. www.pinkarrowpride.org
6th Annual Pink Arrow Football Game
Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Lowell Memorial Stadium, 11700 Vergennes, Lowell. Lowell vs. Chicago Hubbard. Your Arrow Force VI Pink t-shirt is your ticket into the game. Food courts, kid’s games, ¿reworks and many other events on this day as well. Events begin at 2 p.m. www. pinkarrowpride.org
Middleville Heritage Day
Sept. 7, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Festivities include a 10k run, parade, antique car show, crafts, games, food, tractor pull & entertainment throughout the day. Visit the website for more information. Village of Middleville, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville. org
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Lego Club
Sept. 7, noon - 2 p.m. Create a scene around theme “An Adventure in LegoLand - Holiday Style.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Muscle Cars Plus
Sept. 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The 18th annual event & the area’s largest gathering of muscle cars at this special Car Show & Swap Meet. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
Michigan Drawing & Printmaking Exhibition
Sept. 10 - Oct. 20, Gallery hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat. 1-4 p.m. Juror David Gianfredi selected artworks from artists who live in Michigan. Closing reception/awards presentation, Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m. Public welcome. LowellArts! King Gallery, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org
Royal Readers
Sept. 11, 4 - 5 p.m. Calling all 4th - 7th graders to a unique reader’s theatre experience, “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Fallasburg Fall Festival
Sept. 14 & 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fine arts, traditional craft demonstrations, musical entertainment and hands-on art activities for kids. Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Dr., Lowell. LowellArts! 616-8978545. www.lowellartsmi.org 46
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Sept. 14 & 15. Experience Native American culture through a traditional Pow Wow including authentic dancing & drumming, arts, crafts & native foods. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www. charltonpark.org
Sept. 21, 10-4 p.m. An excellent event for the whole family, featuring demonstrations, kids’ games, music, crafts, duck race, trolley rides and more. Bertha Brock Park, 2311 W. Bluewater Hwy., Ionia, 616522-7275. www.ioniacounty.org/parksrecreation
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Sept. 19, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books with content that challenges the way you think things ought to be. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Sept. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Activities for the whole family. Classic cars, games, music, craft booths & contests. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the ¿re barn. Downtown Alto. www.AltoDDA.org
FallFest Bluegrass Festival
Sept. 24, 6 - 8 p.m. Join the members of the genealogy club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Sept. 20 & 21. Bluegrass festival with bands in concert, campground jam sessions, workshops, kids activities, 50/50 drawings, silent auction, songwriter’s contest, 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 616-891-8825.
Third Annual Model A Ford Gathering
Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
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Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday (weather permitting), 1-7 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616-527-1420. www. ci.ionia.mi.us
Middleville Farmers’ Market
Every Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (through Oct. 18). Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville. org
Ionia Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday (weather permitting), 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, Àowers in addition to arts & crafts. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 616-527-1420. www.ci.ionia.mi.us
Young Chess Tutoring
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Chess/Checkers Club
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
1st to 3rd Club
Oct. 2, 4 - 5 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org Library Book Club Oct. 2, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Pre-School Story Time
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Lego Club
Oct. 5, noon - 2 p.m. Create a scene around theme “An Adventure in LegoLand - Holiday Style.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Computer Class
Oct. 7, 14, 21 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Royal Readers
Oct. 9, 4 - 5 p.m. Calling all 4th - 7th graders to a unique reader’s theatre experience, “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Movie Memories & Milestones
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 5-8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269945-4263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Friends of the Hastings Public Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Library Used Book Sale Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally grown
Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check the website for more information. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Toddler Story Time
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-9454263. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
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Girls Night Out
Oct. 3. Enjoy dining & shopping specials at participating locations throughout downtown Hastings.
produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. Lowell Fairgrounds, S. Hudson, Lowell, 616897-9186. www.discoverlowell.org
Historic Home Tours
Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Home Tour featuring 6 homes, one business & the Lowell Area Historical Museum. Tickets available at Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-8977688. www.lowellmuseum.org
RIVERBANK MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO MIDDLEVILLE IN JUNE A full line-up of bands has been scheduled to perform each Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the musical variety offered throughout the Riverbank Music Series. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule is as follows: June 14.............Mike Key and Son Stellar Band (acoustic/rock) June 21.............Nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darlin (Carter sisters type of music). June 28.............Bows and Buddies (big band). July 5 ................Afro Zumba (groovy funk/Afrobeat band). July 12 ..............Goodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r Thâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Grits (hoedown). July 19 ..............Conklin Ceili Band (Celtic). July 26 ..............Old Grey Cats (bluegrass). Aug. 2 ...............The Sons of the Desert (old-time swing). Aug. 9 ..............Chris Vallillo (aural traditions). Aug. 16 .............Otsego Jazz Band. Aug. 24 .............Delilah DeWylde & Lost Boys (honky-tonk). The concerts are sponsored by the Middleville Downtown Development Authority. In case of bad weather, the concerts are moved to the Middleville United Methodist Church at 111 Church St. For more information, visit the Village DDA website, www.gomiddleville.com
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WESTERN WEEK CELEBRATES RURAL HERITAGE IN CALEDONIA The Village of Caledonia and the Downtown Merchants Association will host the sixth annual Western Week June18 to 21 to celebrate the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural heritage. The event starts with the annual baseball game between the merchants and
the Caledonia Fire Department Tuesday evening. Wednesday features a new event, the allpet parade complete with judges and prizes; the day is capped off with a
movie suitable for families and free popcorn and drinks (bring chairs or blankets for seating). Thursday will include the farmers market; crafts and homemade baked goods also will be available. The Taste of Caledonia offers the opportunity to enjoy an inexpensive dinner while sampling many of the best dishes local restaurants have to offer. Friday winds up the week with the expanding classic car show, which last year also LQFOXGHG PRWRUF\FOHV 7KH ÂżQDO event is the community dance. There are horse drawn carriage and wagon rides and performances by an equestrian club as well as numerous returning exhibits and activities. A blacksmith will be available to demonstrate techniques for forging iron products.
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ANNUAL TASTE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNED FOR JULY 27 The annual Taste of Middleville will be from 3 to 5 pm Saturday, July 27, near the village hall. Guests will be able to sample special culinary treats from local restaurants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Mediterranean foods, to Louisiana-style cooking, to fresh sweet corn. Also on the community menu will be turkey, pizza, Italian dishes, Chinese dishes, ice cream and pastries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to name a few of the many offerings. The event is sponsored by the Middleville Lions Club.
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Middlevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chili Cook Off
Oct. 12, 4 - 6 p.m. Taste & judge all the great chili made by chefs & cooks in the area. Sponsored by the Lions Club. Contact Brian Appel for more information, 269-795-9767.
Girls Night Out
Oct 17, 5 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lowell. Enjoy refreshments & cool bargains at participating merchants. Dress in your favotie wild gear (animal print, camo, etc.) Get your postcard punches & enter to win a grand shopping bag of Lowell town goodies. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-897-9161. www. discoverlowell.org
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Oct 12, 9 a.m. - dark. Downtown Lowell. Arts and crafts, pet expo, chili cook-off, scarecrow building hoedown and more! Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616897-9161. www.lowellharvestcelebration. org
Facebook commitment (voting) to driving safe. Voting for a grant to better our community & schools. Make Lowell a safe place to be for our students. celebratemydrive.com (site available Oct. 18).
Arts and Eats
Oct. 19 & 20 . Arts and Eats is a backroads art, food & farm tour. Visit www. artsandeats.org for more information.
Pizza & Pages
Oct. 17, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books with content that challenges the way you think things ought to be. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
Spirits of Ioniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past
Oct. 20. Cemetery tour at Highland Park Cemetery. Ionia Historical Society, 616527-6281. www.ioniahistory.org
Genealogy Club
Oct. 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Join the members of the genealogy club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, 269-945-4263. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org
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Oct. 22, 7 p.m. We are always looking for helping hands. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-8977688. www.lowellmuseum.org
Autumn Celebration
Oct. 24, 4-8 p.m. Chili dawgs, carnival games, costumes, trick or treating, men of strength and more. Downtown Ionia. Ionia
County Chamber of Commerce, 616-5272560. www.ioniachamber.net
Fall in Middleville
Oct. 26, 2 - 4 p.m. Visit all the local merchants in costume for trick or treating. Costume judging lineup at 3 p.m. Games & activities available all day. Village of Middleville, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org
All Hallows Eve
Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m. Family oriented event with trick or treating through the historic village. Hay rides, cider, costume parade. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-945-3775. www. charltonpark.org
Gilmore Spooktacular
Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. Trick or treating, hayrides, ghostly games, spooky stories, costume contest & eat in a haunted diner. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
Middleville Trick or Treating
Oct. 31, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Village of Middleville, 269-795-3385. www.villageofmiddleville. org
MID-JUNE IN MIDDLEVILLE BRINGS 24-HOUR CHALLENGE The 24-hour Challenge bicycle event will return to Middleville for another year June 14 to 16. Riders are challenged to ride as many miles in 24 hours as they can over a set course. Last year’s female winner rode 407.9 miles while the overall male winner completed a total of 472.6 miles. Cyclists camp out on the grounds of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and high school. Last year’s event, which marked its 30th anniversary, drew more than 300 riders from all over the United States and Canada.
HERITAGE DAY PLANS TAKING SHAPE FOR SEPT. 7 EVENT The annual Middleville Heritage Day celebration is set for Saturday, Sept. 7. Throughout the day, a variety of events will take place, including a parade, car show, crafts, historical displays, games, food, tractor pulls and more. The day begins with a 10K run on the Paul Henry Thornapple trail at 7 am. Trolley rides are planned to help get visitors from one attraction to another.
LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK No need to travel north to walk the Mackinac Bridge over Labor Day — Middleville will host its own Labor Day Bridge Walk/Volksmarch, from 9 to 11 am Monday, Sept. 2. The walk will include eight bridge crossings and can be either a 5K or 10K walk on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail.The event is sponsored by the Village of Middleville, Thornapple Trail Association and endorsed by American Volkssport Association and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness.
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LYRICS ON THE LAWN BRINGS MUSIC TO NASHVILLE Each summer, Putnam District Library in Nashville sponsors Lyrics on the Lawn, a free event featuring a variety of musical genres. Here, Ionia Community Band performs a retrospective of marches. For information on Lyrics on the Lawn, artists, dates and times call Putnam District Library 517-852-9723.
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ROCK THE PORT BRINGS MUSIC TO LAKE ODESSA
Stolen Horses will once again be closing out the season Aug. 8 at Lake Odessa Village Park during the Ionia County Area Arts Council’s Rock the Port music series.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring a chair and enjoy free concerts provided by the Ionia County Area Arts Council Thursday evenings at the Lake Odessa Village Park.
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CLARKSVILLE HOSTING STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW The 24th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show held at the end of Robbins Road, just south of Clarksville Aug. 22 to 24. This family affair has something for everyone, from steam powered farm implements to crafts and homemade ice cream. Visitors can watch a steam-powered sawmill cut logs, enjoy a tractor parade and a drink from a steam-engine-powered drinking fountain.
THE REVUE PRESENTING â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydeâ&#x20AC;? by Noah Smith is the summer show for high school and college students at The Revue in downtown Nashville. The playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director is Amy Jo Kinyon with assistant director, Nick Smith. Show dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm at Main Street Theatre House in Nashville (across from Hastings City Bank). Check out the website, www.nashvillerevue. com
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LAKE ODESSA CAR SHOW FEATURES ANTIQUE VEHICLES
More than 100 antique cars are anticipated for the Lake Odessa Car Show Saturday, Aug. 3. Makes and models from yesteryear will be lined up along Fourth Avenue, downtown Lake Odessa. Prizes will be awarded in several categories.
ART IN THE PARK RETURNS JULY 6 The 38th annual Art in the Park returns Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Under the auspices of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, this one-day event draws hundreds of people to the Lake Odessa Village Park where crafters peddle their creations.
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More than 30 vendors will display handmade items, hoping to catch the eye of a shopper or two, or 20. Vendors offer brats, hotdogs, popcorn, caramel and kettle corn, elephant ears, brisket barbecue and more. Various local performers
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JUNEGRASS BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL Bluegrass music is American music, pure, honest and beautiful in its simplicity. It came out of the Southern mountains of Appalachia. Come celebrate and enjoy this most American music at JuneGrass 2013. Join us on June 28-29, 2013 at the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds in Lowell, Michigan for a music festival that the whole family can enjoy. We will have instrument workshops, a songwriters contest, a silent auction, bake sale, craft and food vendors, and lots of campsite jammin’. Our headliner this year is THE BOXCARS Bluegrass Band. Bluegrass doesn’t get any better than THE BOXCARS. Be sure to bring lawnchairs for the great show outside under the canopy. It’s Bluegrass music, come rain or shine. Friday night The Whiskey Pickers, Family Tradition, Out of the Blue and Uncle Betty will entertain you from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Friday admission
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BOULDER RIDGE WILD ANIMAL PARK
B o u l d e r Ridge Wild Animal Park boasts a wide variety of exotic animals on their 80 plus acre park.
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ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE BIKE TOUR The 19th Annual Covered Bridge Bike Tour will be held Sunday, July 7, 2013. Cyclists from beginning to advanced levels can participate in this bike tour of historical Fallasburg and the surrounding countryside. Sign up on their website at www.fallasburg. org, or on the day of the event from 7 am-10 am. Once the participant is registered and checked in, they may begin
their tour. Participants can chose from a 12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, and 100-mile route. All riders begin at the Old School House in Fallasburg. There are three main routes that can be combined to achieve any of the desired mileage. There is a southern route that goes to 100th St in Caledonia, making it 50 miles. This route can be shortened to 28 miles, going as far as
Lincoln Lake and Grand River. This route is most popular for families and recreational riders. The northern route goes toward Ionia and back to Lowell. Finally, there is a 12-mile loop around the Flat River Watershed. There is also a full Italian meal served at the Misner House Museum yard. Participants may eat after or in the middle of their ride. Non-participants may buy lunch for $20. All fees will be used toward renovations in Fallasburg Village, particularly two stone foundations on a barn and townhouse. Cost to participate is $25 individual/ $35 family; after July 1, 2013 - $30/$40.
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LOWELL RIVERWALK FESTIVAL The Riverwalk Festival enters its 19th year, which started as a fundraiser when the Township decided to hire WKHLU ¿UVW HYHU SDLG employee. At that time they held it on Labor day Weekend, and it was quite a bit different then it is now. The only thing we still do is the arts and craft and the duck race. For Liz Baker, the director of the Chamber of Commerce, the past 19 years have been a blur. “Today Riverwalk is the Chamber of Commerce’s major fundraiser and at the same time it has grown into a really fun family festival in Lowell,” Baker said. “Many other events have sprouted since then.” This year the festival added a motorcycle ride and rumble, and a parade where people on the sidelines give out canned food for donation, instead of candy. “We do pontoon rides, kayak and canoe racing,” Baker said. “We have entertainment as well. This year we will be doing something a little different with open mic, where people can come up to the stage and demonstrate their talents.” Baker has called the festival a three day event, which has become one full day and two 68
nights that takes summer concerts and roll it into one. The Kent County Youth Fair royal court will be hosting a royal court breakfast, and are planning on hosting it on the showboat. “We have to wait to see of the showboat is deemed safe to use,” Baker said. “We have had some issues that we have had to address because of the ÀRRG ´ There won’t be a poker run this year, but a regular motorcycle run where they will hand out prizes and ride out XQWLO WKH ¿QDO GXFN UDFH The turnout last year was around 15,000 in those three days, whether it was for just WKH ¿UHZRUNV RU DOO RI WKH RWKHU activities. “I think we will have a lot of people come out whether it was as hot as last year or not,” Baker said. Riverwalk will take place in the historic portion of Lowell on
July 11,12 and 13, going from SP WR SP RQ WKH ¿UVW WZR days, and 10 am into the night RQ WKH WKLUG DQG ¿QDO GD\ Fireworks from Stoney Lakeside will begin at 10:15 pm sharp after the 5 pm duck race on the river. Pre-numbered tickets will be sold for the duck race which goes in the river for a chance to be a $1,000 winner. “The last couple of years the duck sales haven’t been great,” Baker said. “We’ve always been right around 6,000-6,500 ducks.” There will be a photo-booth run by Modern Photographics, where a ticket purchased for the duck race can be used to get a free picture taken. The two decade old festival will provide a food court which will include a pizza cart run by Flat River Grill, with a few other local businesses contributing with vendors.
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NEW HOURS FOR LOWELL FARMERS MARKET The farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market that Lowell is so accustomed to seeing in the spring has made several changes. The market will begin June 13 and run through Sept. 12, cutting nearly two months farmers had to sell portions of their crops. The reason for excluding
the eight weeks is due to the amount of competition, with every small town that now have markets of their own. The Lowell market started at the fairgrounds and drew VXFFHVV LQ LWV ÂżUVW IHZ \HDUV until Ada opened a market on Tuesdays. Market Masters Dave and Betty Dean revealed additional changes, which included the XVH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;HD PDUNHW ZKLFK was only allowed at the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market once a month. Now it will return regularly every week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did try it last year, only doing it once a month and the people liked it,â&#x20AC;? Betty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came to the market and LQ WXUQ WKH YHQGRUV SURÂżWHG from it.â&#x20AC;?
The market used to open in May and was held until the second week in October, but now it is expected to end in September, right after school begins in the area. The market will still take place at the Tractor Supply parking lot, where it has been for the last couple of years. Around a dozen vendors are expected this year for the market which will be held every Thursday afternoon. Closing in on their third year as market masters and their eighth year in participation, the Deans will be allowing the community booth again to expose local programs which included FROM, the library and the museum last year.
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KENT COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE IS SET The Kent Count Youth Fair will see new additions to its schedule which will include dueling pianists and a professional sand sculpturor. The week-long fair will take
place from August 5-10 at the Kent County Fair Grounds with an opening ceremony on August 4. VP of the KCYF Bruce Doll has been waiting for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair for quite some time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we are doing some things differently with entertainment,â&#x20AC;? Doll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to convert the entertainment tent into a lounging area.â&#x20AC;? Tuesday evening will include the Mid-West dueling pianists, featuring some gentlemen who bring in two pianos and take requests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swing dancing will be held on Wednesday,â&#x20AC;? Doll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to have instruction and music.â&#x20AC;? The professional sand sculpturor will be Lucinda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Feetâ&#x20AC;? Wierenga who 72
has been in over a hundred competitions in the past decade. She is going to be conducting classes and seminars all day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lucinda is going to be doing different sand sculptures and we are going to have her all week long to be offering up some seminars and classes on how to do that for kids.,â&#x20AC;? Doll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She goes way beyond sand castles.â&#x20AC;? Reading for Rides will be coming back, Doll said, where the KCYF works with the libraries all over Kent County and invites kids to read ÂżYH RU PRUH ERRNV ÂżOO RXW D form and bring it in on Tuesday for the kids to ride for free. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is generally crowded and we could have upward to 3,000 people wanting to ride at the same time,â&#x20AC;? Doll said with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair in mind. The opening ceremony will be Sunday, August 4, and will include the Royal Court Coronation and a dedication of the Ron Winger Memorial Play Structure, in honor of the previous
fair manager who passed away. The hours of the fair are from 8 am to 11 pm, however, most of the barns will close at 10 pm. Daily parking is $6 per day, or $18 for the week, with no gate or admission fee. Parking on Saturday, August 10 from 9 am to 12 pm is $1 with a donation of 3 or more nonperishable food items. Items will be donated to F.R.O.M. as part of the Dream Big National Food Drive, organized by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. The goal for the fair is to raise 20,000,000 pounds of food for local food banks everywhere. People interested in the full schedule and activities can visit the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.kcyf. org for more information.
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