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Ada Village Farmers Market Every Tuesday, beginning June 10 Oct. , 11 a.m. p.m. Over 35+ food vendors. Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, EBT/Bridge cards and offering Double Up Food Bucks. The Community Church parking lot, 3 Thornapple River Dr., Ada. Details on Facebook and at www.adafarmersmarket.com

Unplugged Game Night First Tuesday of the month, p.m. Join us for games that don’t need wires: chess, checkers, Monopoly, Uno and more. Popcorn provided, bring your own pop or water. Hastings Public Library, 7 E. State Street, 5 3. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org Ionia Music on the Green Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. June through August. Ionia First Methodist Church, Bring your lawn chair & enjoy an evening of great local & mid Michigan talent. www.ci.ionia.mi.us

Young Chess Tutoring Tuesday, 5 p.m. Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & how to strategize. +astings 3ublic Library, E. 6tate 6treet, 5 3. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org Chess/Checkers Club Tuesdays, p.m. Everyone is welcome to test their chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, E. 6tate 6treet, 5 3. www.hastingspubliclibrary. org Music on the Lawn Every Tuesday beginning June 10 at 7 p.m. Check the website for the full lineup. Event is free. Ada Historical 6ociety, 71 Headley 6t., Ada. 1 7 3 . www. AdaHistoricalSociety.org

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Fizz, Boom, Read! Every Wednesday, (beginning June 5 , 10:30 a.m. For children kindergarten through th grade. Program includes scienti¿c presentations, prizes and fun. Lake Odessa Community Library, 1007 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 1 37 5 1. www. lakeodessalibrary. org Ionia Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, 3 7 p.m. and Saturday, a.m. 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, crafts and more. Farmers’ market pavilion located on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets, Ionia. Ionia DDA, 1 5 7 1 0. www.ci.ionia.mi.us

Middleville Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, p.m. and every Friday, a.m. 1 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce & creative crafts. Middleville Village parking lot. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main, 7 5 33 5. www. villageofmiddleville.org Travelogue Every Thursday, :30 a.m. 11 a.m. at the Ionia Theatre. Ionia County Historical Society, 1 5 7 1, www.ioniahistory.org Birds and Coffee Walk Second Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 1 5 East C Ave, Augusta, MI. Join an experienced guide for a short, birding walk. Discuss the morning’s sightings over a cup of hot, bird friendly coffee. Adult program. Members free non members, regular admission. 71 510, kbs. msu.edu/birdsanctuary

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The Barry County Transit trolley will provide free service one evening a week throughout the summer in Middleville and Hastings. Middleville residents and visitors will have more weeks to enjoy free rides on the Barry County Transit Trolley during the summer of 2014. “We have expanded the summer trolley season to 12 weeks,� said Barry County transit director Bill Voigt.

Beginning June 4, the trolley will be making the rounds in Middleville between 6 and 9 every Wednesday evening. There will be 11 trolley stops designated with special signs in Middleville, including a new Misty Ridge stop.

“We will have the route map and stop times published in the Sun and News in plenty of time for residents to plan to take part in the fun,� said Voigt. “Thanks again to the generosity of local sponsors, all passengers will ride free of charge.� The Barry County Transit Trolley can also be seen in the Middleville Memorial Day Parade. In Hastings, the Trolley Around Town fun will begin May 30 and continues every Friday evening thereafter for 12 weeks. “As we trolley through the streets of Hastings passengers can board at any of 12 designated trolley stops between 6 and 9:30 pm,� said Voigt. “Once again, our area merchants have kicked in to sponsor the Barry County Transit Trolley so that everyone can ride completely free of charge. We will have the route map and stop times published in the Banner in plenty of time for residents to plan to take part in the fun.� Barry County Transit will also participate in summer events at Charlton Park and throughout the county. Visit Barry County Transit’s website at www.barrycountytransit. com for updates.

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Registration for the upcoming season is already underway. The Y encourages parents to give their kids the gift of camp and, to ensure that all youths have the chance, the YMCA of Barry County is offering scholarship assistance to those who qualify. For more information, visit www. ymcaofbarrycounty.org; call the <0&$ RIÂżFH RU HPDLO RIÂżFH#\PFDRIEDUU\FRXQW\ RUJ ZKHUH registration details are also available.

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Public Library, 7 E. State Street, 5 3. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org Spark a Reaction! Thursdays, (beginning June , p.m. This program is for readers ages 11 1 years. It includes fun activities, science based programs and activities and crafts. Lake Odessa Community Library, 1007 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 1 37 5 1. www. lakeodessalibrary.org Movie Memories & Milestones Thursdays, :30 7:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 7 E. State Street, 5 3. www.hastingspubliclibrary.org

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10:30 a.m. Program is called My Five Senses and is for 3 5 year olds. Preschoolers will discover their world each week using their ¿ve senses. The program will include stories, activities and crafts. Lake Odessa Community Library, 1007 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 1 37 5 1. www. lakeodessalibrary.org Lowell Area Farmers’ Market Every Thursday (through Sept. 5 , 11 a.m. p.m. Locally grown produce, arts & crafts, Àea market, antiques & estate sale vendors. Tractor Supply parking lot, 111 W. Main, Lowell, 1 7 1 . www.discoverlowell.org Toddler Story Time Thursdays, 10:30 11:30 a.m. Story, songs & playtime. Hastings 6

Rock the Port Concert Series Every Thursday, 7 p.m. (June Aug. 7 at Lake Odessa Park. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 3 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 1 37 07 , www. lakewoodareacofc.org Pre-School Story Time Fridays, 10:30 11:30 a.m. Songs, games, crafts & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 7 E. State Street, 5 3. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org Fridays at the Fountain Music Series Every Friday beginning June 13, 11:30 a.m 1 p.m. Downtown Hastings. Musical performances on the Courthouse lawn. 5 00 . www. thornapplearts.org

River Bank Music Series Every Friday, June 13 thru Aug. , :30 :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, 7 5 33 5. http://gomiddleville.com/ home.aspx Alto Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, 10 1 p.m. Downtown Alto. Lyndsay, 1 07. Dungeons and Dragons First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. p.m. Indulge in your love of this classic role playing game. Hastings Public Library, 7 E. State Street, 5 3. www. hastingspubliclibrary.org

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Grassland Birds and Pastures June 10, p.m. .ellogg Farm Pasture Dairy Center, 10 1 1orth 0th St., Hickory Corners, MI. Learn about the birds of Michigan’s agricultural landscapes. Enter to win a year’s membership to the .ellogg Bird Sanctuary. Free. Wagon tour/birding site drop off departs :30, 5:30, :30 and 7 p.m. Enter to park on 1. 3 th St., one block W. of the intersection at 1. 0th St. and East B Ave. 71 0 , http://pasturedairy.kbs. msu.edu/outreach/events Family Night at Camp June 10, :30 p.m. at Camp Algonquin, 055 Iroquis Trail, Hastings. Enjoy a couple of hours of camp with the rest of your family including camp games, a climbing wall and a boat ride. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 7 1 1 0. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org

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Spray Plaza will make a splash with live music and children’s entertainment Thursdays in downtown Hastings promise to be wetter and more fun than ever during the summer of 01 , since organizers with the City of Hastings are lining up a full roster of children’s entertainment for the afternoon and music for the evening. Starting June 5 and continuing through Aug. , the downtown Hastings Spray Plaza and Amphitheater will host live children’s entertainment, including children’s music, magicians, storytellers and actors from noon to 1 p.m. From :30 to p.m. for the same dates, the amphitheater will be the site of live music.

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Magic with Tom Plunkard June 11, :30 p.m. An interactive magic program ¿lled with live animals and loads of audience participation. Things appear and disappear. For all ages. 1o registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 00 1. Monroe, Lowell, 1 7 007. www.kdl. org Summer Reading Program June 1 . Sign up for the Summer Reading program. Saranac Public Library, 1 1. Bridge St., Saranac. 1 1 . www.saranac. michlibrary.org and Clarksville Library, 1 3 1001. www. clarksville.michlibrary.org Art Attack June 1 , 10 a.m. Make paintings, sculptures, prints and mosaics to take home with you. For kids of all ages. 1o registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 00 1. Monroe, Lowell, 1 7 007. www.kdl.org Girls’ Night Out June 1 , p.m. Downtown Lake Odessa. Passports available that

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Ionia Farm Power Show June 13 15. Ionia Fairgrounds. Hundreds of tractors and farm implements, displays and demonstrations. Tractor pulls from garden size to the big ones. Food, entertainment & activities for the whole family. 1 0 0 5 . www. ioniafarmpower.org Photography Retreat June 1 , a.m. 3 p.m. Join professional photographer Josh Haas for a day of shooting and working with photographs. The day begins with time to capture a variety of scenes and subjects. Participants will then head inside for lunch and to evaluate and process photos. Haas will provide coaching throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with imaging software (Adobe Photoshop Elements is recommended.

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Run 4 a Cause....Our Kids! June 1 , :30 a.m. Leonard Field, Ada. A 5. run and a 1.5 mile family fun run through Ada Village to fun services at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Run start and activities at Leonard Field by the Ada Covered Bridge. For details and to register, see www. run acauseada.com Ribbits and Croaks Camp June 1 1 , noon each day. For children entering . in the fall of

01 . Hop, crawl or slither on in for an animal adventure in search of frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles and snakes. Explore the creek, study the forest Àoor and roll logs in search of our cold blooded friends. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot contact Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center, 11715 Vergennes, 1 7 5 5, www. lowellschools.com

Bees and Beekeeping Camp June 1 1 , 1 p.m. each day. For children entering 3rd 5th grade in the fall of 01 . Bee amazed and get the latest buzz on honeybees. Discover their life cycle, explore their jobs in and out of the hive, decipher the waggle dance, grasp their contribution to agriculture and why they only sting once. Suit up on protective clothing to visit the onsite apiary, learn how to use a smoker and hive tools, examine frames for the brood chamber and honey comb, reveal where the queen is hiding in the colony and harvest honey for taste testing. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot contact Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center, 11715 Vergennes, 1 7 5 5, www.lowellschools.com Let’s Explore Geodes June 17, :30 p.m. Steve Tchozeski will teach about the mysteries of geodes and a hands on chance to explore what is inside. Participants will select a geode to take home with them. For ages and up. 1o registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 00 1. Monroe, Lowell, 1 7 007. www.kdl. org

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Historic Charlton Park offers fun for all ages In addition to its village, museum and recreation area, each year Historic Charlton Park offers a variety of special events and activities that promise fun for the entire family. The eighth annual Charlton Park Day will be from 11 a.m. to p.m. Saturday, May . Everyone is invited to the park and enjoy free hot dogs, chips and beverages, tour the buildings and perhaps take part in some old fashioned games by the old one room school and learn more about the area’s history from volunteers in the village. Admission for the one day event is free in honor of park founder Irving Charlton. The 33rd annual Father’s Day Car Show, sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association, will be Sunday, June 15, rain or shine. All cars must be 1 0 or earlier and must be driven in under their own power, no trailered vehicles are allowed. More

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by an expert panel. Pies will then be auctioned for the beneÂżt of the park. Admission and participation in the event is free. The 3rd annual Gas and Steam Show Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 1 , will display the history of steam engines via steam boats, tractor parades, a working saw mill and more. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 1 years of age. At the Civil War Muster Saturday, July 1 , and Sunday, July 0, visitors can see history come to life as hundreds of re enactors depict Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Guests can shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, watch military demonstrations and more. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 1 years old, children years and younger are free.

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Happy Tails Dog Run will take place at the historic park Saturday, Sept. 13. Participants may opt to run or walk 5K with or without their dogs or walk one mile with their dogs. The Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be from 10 a.m. to :30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 0, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. The public is invited to experience 1ative American culture through a traditional pow wow, including authentic dancing and drumming and arts and crafts and native tools. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 through 1 . The Fall Harvest Festival and Tractor Show will be Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. , from a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The public

is invited to experience fall harvest techniques from the early to mid 1 00s. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 1 . All Hallows Evening, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. is a family-oriented event that begins with trick-or-treating around the historic village and includes hay rides, cider, a costume parade, judging and awards. Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 years and under are free. Charlton Park is at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Call 269-945-3775 for more information or check the website www. charltonpark.org.

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Beginner Mountain Biking June 17, :30 p.m. at Wildwood Trails Park. .ids can learn to build their skills and try longer area mountain bike trails. Bring your own bike to participate. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 7 1 1 0. www.cedarcreekinstitute. org Bodacious Hoops June 1 , 10 a.m. Freeport District Library, 0 S. State Rd., Freeport, 1 7 5 51 1, www.freeport. llcoop.org Ruff Readers June 1 , July 30, Wedesday at :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 & up. Call to

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will host a variety of conservation Rich .eith of the .alamazoo River will share their Âľbirds eye view’ of focused educational programs for Valley Bird Observatory (a program the practice at this special evening event. The .eiths will lead youths and families this a banding demonstration in summer. the sanctuary’s Pollinator Wild Wednesdays Garden. A presentation are educational programs featuring research and data designed for families with collected through banding children under eight years of hummingbirds will then age. Each program includes take place in the sanctuary a learning activity, a brief walk auditorium. The cost is $7 and the making of a craft to per adult, $ for seniors and take home. Programs run from students, and $5 per child. 7 to pm. Member discounts available. Members admitted For more information free non members: regular on the summer camps or admission. to register for any of the The Wild Wednesday programs, call 71 510 schedule includes Frog Fun: or email birdsanctuary@kbs. June 5 Hummingbird Hike, msu.edu More information July FireĂ€y Frolic, July can be found online at kbs. 3 Swan Song, Aug. and msu.edu/birdsanctuary Predator Prowl, Aug. 0. The .ellogg Bird A hummingbird banding Sanctuary is located at 1 5 demonstration for adults and East C Ave. in Augusta. families is planned Tuesday, July , from :30 to :30 pm. Grounds open daily, 9 Banding hummingbirds am to 7 pm; the resource is a delicate task – only is open Monday very few people engage KBS camp participants get their hands center through Saturday, from 9 in hummingbird banding in the state of Michigan. dirty on a search for “creepy crawlies.â€? am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 Credit: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary am to 4 pm.

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agricultural landscapes and talk with the pasture dairy staff about the center’s robotic milking machines and sustainable dairy practices. Wagon tours will start at :30, 5:30, :30 and 7 pm. The dairy center is located at 10 1 0th St., Hickory Corners. .BS’ dairy center will also host a pasture based cheese open house Tuesday, July , from to pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the cheese making process and sample .BS dairy’s pasture based cheese, along with other cheeses from the MSU Dairy Store. The center is located at 10 1 0th St., Hickory Corners. The Clarksville Research Center will host an open house and ¿eld day Thursday, July 10, an all day event that will highlight upcoming changes

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New shopping festival embraces Lowell Weekend in the Country (WITC is set to call the .ent County Fairgrounds home on June 21 and 22. The original Weekend in the Country started in 2011 about thirty-Âżve minutes north of Detroit in Davisburg, a town very similar to Lowell. The idea was to gather artisans, crafters, makers and doers to create a weekend of great shopping and memories. In September 2012, the inaugural Weekend in the Country was held. After recognizing the popularity and demand for an event like this in West Michigan, Handcrafters Show Management Co. (HC Shows started looking for the perfect place to mimic what worked so well in Davisburg. This led them to Lowell. With everything from gourmet foods, vintage Âżnds, apparel,

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will return after a 2 -year absence, along with his friend Jim Hlavka, of Mount Pleasant, Wisc., for his 29th year at the N2 HC. Last year’s champions, Collin Johnson of Ann Arbor, and Pascale Lercangee of Dover, Ohio; will be challenged by Scott Luikart of New Philadelphia, Ohio; and .athy RocheWallace of Jackson. Plenty more strong riders will ¿ll the ¿eld, including Nancy Henriksson of Middleville — the only woman to

complete 5,000 miles in consecutive years and one of the few women to top 00 miles in 2 hours. Last year, the route was adjusted near the start, at the Thornapple .ellogg Middle School, to provide a safer crossing of M-37 at the traf¿c light in Middleville, but that cut four miles from the ¿rst loop, down to 120 miles. This year, those four miles have been restored by adjusting the route to pass through Freeport. Last year’s race was shortened by a three-hour suspension for a lightning storm. In spite of the weather, one new record was posted: Nancy Lange of Wyoming and her daughter Laura Melendez of Grand Rapids set a new mother/daughter record with a combined total of 611.1 miles. The pair will return this year, competing with .aren Myers of Lowell and Colleen Anne Myers of Grand Rapids. The 2 -Hour Challenge will begin at am June 1 and ¿nish at am Sunday, June 15.

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Weekend in the Country Shopping Festival June 21 and 22, Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 10- p.m. City, country, cottage, shabby chic, art, craft, vintage and found objects. .ent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell. $2 parking, $6 per person admission. More information, 73 - 59-0050, www. HcShows.com John Ball Zoo June 23, 10 a.m. Freeport District Library, 20 S. State Rd., Freeport, 616-765-51 1, www.freeport. llcoop.org

Designing a New Kitchen Garden June 23, 6:30 p.m. Connie Hanson of Grand Shire Farm will present design ideas for raised beds, container gardening, companion planting and information on vegetalbes and herbs that grow well in small spaces. For adults. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www. kdl.org DIY Spa Products for Teens June 2 , 1 p.m. Teens create everything you need for your own spa day! Make your own pampering products like foot scrub, bath salts and body glitter and have some to take home. For grades 6-12. No registration r e q u i r e d . Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 2007. www.kdl. org Celebrate Friends Tea June 2 , 3-5 p.m. W... .ellogg Manor House, 2700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Corners, MI. Relax, catch up with ‘besties’ and enjoy a presentation exploring the healthful beneÂżts of loose leaf tea. Guided tours of the historic Manor House follow the

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tea service. Cost is $27/adult, $16/ child 5-12 yrs. Member discount. Reservations required. 269-6712 00, kbs.msu.edu/manorhouse Compass Crusaders June 2 , 6:30 - p.m. at Charlton Park. Learn the basics of a traditional compass and to read a map with a compass. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org Lake Odessa Fair June 25-29. Beer barn, youth dodge ball, dairy show, horse pulls, adult dodge ball, beef and sheep show, youth horse show, goat show, youth volleyball tournament, supercross racing, adult competitive volleyball tournament,youth open rabbit show, kids fun mud run, pork roast, kids’ games, 2.5k Mud Classic, concert - band formerly Hap Hazzard, adult recreational volleyball tournament, washer toss tournament, corn hole tournament, scramble track racing, ¿reworks just after dusk on Sunday. Ice Cream Social June 25, 6- p.m. Celebrate the summer solstice with neighbors and friends while enjoying ice cream and live music. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org Summer Reading Program June 26, 10 a.m. runs through July 31. Call the library for more information, G.W. Spindler Memorial Library, 1 6 N. Main, Woodland, 269-367- 69 . gwspindler.michlibrary.org

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Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert June 26, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Shankadank (rhythm and blues, soul-funk and rock . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97 5 5. www.lowellartsmi.org

Pippin Puppets June 26, 10 a.m. Fun and interactive puppet show featuring “Frankenstein.â€? Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-6 2-91 6. www.saranac. michlibrary.org Book Discussion for Adults June 26, 10:30 a.m. Discuss your thoughts and opinions of the book Afterwards by Rosamund Lupton. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www. kdl.org Pippin Puppets June 26, 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Village Hall. Fun and interactive puppet show featuring “Frankenstein.â€? Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org Let’s Explore Geodes June 26, 1:30 p.m. Geologist Steve Tchozeski will teach about the mysteries of geodes and have a hands-on chance to explore what is inside. Participants will select a geode to take home. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org

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Wild Wednesday: Frog Fun June 25, 7- p.m. at .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave., Augusta, MI. Wild Wednesdays are educational programs designed for families with children under years of age. In ‘Frog Fun,’ we’ll look closely at the watery world that frogs call home. Youths will learn about a frog’s life cycle, jump like a frog in a relay race and make a craft to take home. Program includes an outdoor activity and brief walk. Members free; non-members regular admission. 269-671-2510, kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary JuneGrass Bluegrass Festival June 27 & 2 . 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 .ent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell. West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, www.wmbma. org for more information or call Lee Strassburger at 616- 91- 25. Antique Tractor Show June 27 and 2 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & June 29 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, 6 65 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. www. kalvalleyclub.org Jordan Lake Trail 5K Run/Walk June 2 , :30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. St. Patrick Festival June 2 -29. 5k run, chicken BB4 dinner, cash rafÀe, live auction, Euchre tournament, Bingo, Las Vegas Night. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 351 Parnell Ave., Ada, 616-691- 5 1. www. stpatrickparnell.org Gus Macker on 3 Basketball Tournament June 2 & 29. Anyone can play. The tournament is designed for male & female players of all ages, sizes & abilities. This family event celebrates the half-court, pickup basketball game. 269-9 52 5 . Downtown Hastings, www. registrationmacker.com/catalog/ hastings-MI-p-122.html

Otis sanctuary is quiet place to walk, look, learn The Michigan Audubon Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary is a great place to take a walk and enjoy the nature of Barry County. Bordering the Barry State Game Area, the sanctuary is a mix of wetlands, restored prairie and woodlands. A maintained 1. -mile loop trail and a wetland boardwalk to Glass Creek make wildlife viewing easy and enjoyable. The sanctuary boasts over 160 species of birds, more than any other location in Barry County, said resident manager Tom Funke. The wetlands are home to soras, rails, bitterns, beavers and otters. “ T a k e a walk in the restored prairie and see meadowlarks, sparrows — even the endangered H e n s l o w ’ s Sparrow — and an incredible display of wildĂ€owers. In the woods and savanna, visitors can view wood thrushes, ovenbirds and even box turtles.â€? The biggest event of the year at the sanctuary is Cerulean Warbler Weekend. Set for June 6 to at the sanctuary, the festival will include guest speaker .atie Fallon, author of Cerulean Blues. Event information can be found at http://ceruleanwarbler.org, and registration is currently open. Species at the festival will include cerulean, prothonotary, hooded, worm-eating and blue-winged warblers; veery; scarlet tanager; Eastern bluebird; black-billed cuckoo; Henslow’s and grasshopper sparrows; least, willow, alder and Acadian Ă€ycatchers; upland sandpipers; American bitterns; sandhilll cranes; and belted kingÂżshers. Naturalist-led walks begin at 9

A boardwalk that begins behind the red barn at the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary, leads to Glass Creek. a.m. the third Saturday of the month through October. Funke is available for guided tours or programs. The sanctuary is open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, with free admission and free parking. There is a portable bathroom on site. Canoes are available for rent with advance notice, along with a sixbunk cabin complete with hot water, Àush toilet and showers. On most weekends, the restored Sears and Roebuck barn is open to explore. In addition to the Otis Sanctuary, the nearby 110-acre Warner

Sanctuary has a 2.2-mile loop that traverses through woodlands and crosses Glass Creek. It is located on Erway Road. For more information or to arrange a guided program, visit the website, www.michiganaudubon.org; email otis@michiganaudubon.org or call 269-275-362 . The sanctuary is at 3560 Havens Road, Hastings. From South M- 3, head west on Goodwill Road and then south on Havens Road to the red barn.

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Prairieville concert series broadening the music experience Because she’s heard his songs “over and over again,â€? Jan Crumb has not been a faithful follower of her musician husband Denny Crumb’s concerts. This season, though, she’ll be sitting front row, center at the Michigan Hall of Fame Music Barn in Prairieville, clapping her hands and tapping her feet to the music she’s now committed to saving for the next generations. “I’m 70 years old,â€? the Caledonia retiree points out, “and it’s always kind of been my joke and Denny’s that, when we stand in the back of the room at the Hall of Fame concerts, everybody’s older than us.â€? This concert season will reĂ€ect that concern to broaden the country music spectrum and to offer the kind of creative programming that will draw younger music fans who can guarantee its survival as an art form. The ampliÂżers have already been turned up this month at the Music Barn’s home at 7650 Milo Road, where concert series founders and retired farmers Bill and Maggie 28

Aukerman live. A string-bending bluegrass music show with Grand Rapids band Steam Powered Blue Grass kicked off the season May 1 followed by the Crossroads Country Gospel band May 15. Bill Aukerman’s musician friends, Denny and Michelle and Friends cut the rug at the 50-capacity music barn May 17 with an 0th birthday bash for Bill Aukerman. The month will conclude May 29 with a ¿rst for the concert series, a karaoke night that will carry some fortune and possible fame. The crowd favorite will receive $100 and a chance to compete for a $200 prize in the season’s second karaoke night July 31. The season’s karaoke night ¿nale will offer the winner a videotape submission to the American Idol television show. Michigan Music Hall of Famer D.C. Johnson will appear June 5 and will provide a warmup for the June 19 appearance of saxophonist Tommy Vale and his Torpedos who’ve bent the shingles on the music barn in each of the past two years that the

group has appeared. Other notable nights on the schedule will be July 27 when the popular Grand Rapids band The Adams Family will provide its talented spin on 1960s music; Sept. when the Jack Clarkson Band, a group that’s played at the largest outdoor college hockey event and at the NCAA basketball championship, makes its second appearance in Prairieville; and Oct. 16 when the popular bluegrass band Luke Lenhart and Friends sets toes tapping. “We’re trying to keep music alive in West Michigan,� explains Jan Crumb of her newly revived passion in Prairieville, which she also serves as a member of the group’s board of directors and its treasurer. “I’m here to help the good ol’ boys out.� More information on the concert series — with an admission price of $5 for all concerts — is available on the Music Barn’s website, www. michiganhalloffamemusicbarn.org

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Woodland celebrates gardens, history and small-town life The Woodland Women’s Study Club fourth annual garden tour Saturday, June 21, from 11 am to pm throughout Lakewood area. Tickets are $ and can be purchased from any Women’s Study Club member or by calling 616-37 - 1. Woodland Labor Day Celebration takes place Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31. Friday night offers a ¿sh fry at the Woodland Eagles, ice cream social at Woodland United Methodist Church and a softball tournament gets underway in the village park. Saturday brings a parade at 1 pm more softball, a euchre tournament, crafts, kids’ games, including a tractor pull and the Lakewood Area Lions Club chicken barbecue serving from to 7 pm Sunday begins with a community worship service in the park at 9 am. Stormy the Magician will entertain youngsters in the afternoon. The celebration will close with a hymn singing Sunday evening at 7 pm.

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Fishing options plentiful in area lakes Barry County is home to more than 300 lakes. Many of these are within state recreation areas or state game areas; dozens of lakes here offer public access. Here are a few of the lakes with boat launches that can lead to some great catches.

Clear Lake Located on M-37, south of Hastings about 11 miles, this fairly shallow body of water only averages about six to eight feet in depth, with occasional pockets of 20 feet. Spanning 300 acres, it is a clean lake near two campgrounds and provides beautiful scenery and a peaceful place for children and adults to catch Âżsh, such as crappie, largemouth bass and sunÂżsh. A boat launch, rustic restrooms and bait store are nearby.

Deep Lake West of Hastings (M-179 south of Yankee Springs Road , Deep Lake offers a rustic campground, hiking trails, mountain bike trails and a boat launch within Yankee Springs State Park. The lake has a maximum depth of about 35 feet and is surrounded by forests and wetlands. The 32acre lake offers Âżshing from shore, pier (handicap-accessible

or boat. Fish species include bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. The park is open from a.m. to 10 p.m. and a recreation passport is required.

Fine Lake Located east of Hickory Corners, this lake spans 300 acres and contains various gameÂżsh, such as crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The site is open from dawn until dusk and provides rustic restrooms, picnic tables and a boat launch.

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Gun Lake Gun Lake is southwest Michigan’s largest all-sport lake. The state park includes improved boat launch, beaches, picnic pavilions, a ¿shing pier, a modern campground with a second boat launch and 2,6 0 acres of freshwater. Typical ¿sh species in the lake include cat¿sh, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sun¿sh, walleye, and yellow perch. The park is open a.m. to 10 p.m. with a recreational passport required.

Thornapple Lake The deepest spot in this lake measures 31 feet and the water is clear. An irregular bottom on the east end of the lake is great for Âżshing for crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye. Thornapple Lake has long been the home of staterecord and more recently Master Angler award-winners have been pulled from its waters. The lake is accessible from Historic Charlton Park on the west side and from Thornapple Lake Road on the east side, Âżve miles west of the village of Nashville.

Hastings City Band brings music to Courthouse lawn The Hastings City Band will continue its more than 150-year-old tradition of bringing music to visitors and residents through free summer concerts. The Wednesday concerts will be on the courthouse lawn June 11, 1 , 25, and July 2 and 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m., under the direction of Joe LaJoye. A mix of marches, big band pieces, ballads and contemporary tunes will round out the free concerts, and guest performers often join the band. As the calendar gets nearer to the Fourth of July, patriotic music is added to the play list, culminating with special recognition of veterans attending the concert just before July . Although the band plays in Hastings, the volunteer musicians who make up the band hail also from Delton, Middleville, Lake Odessa, Clarksville, Vermontville and many other communities. Any musicians high school The Hastings City Band plays Wednesday evenings on the age or older who are interested in joining the band %DUU\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH ODZQ -XQH WR -XO\ need only show up at the Concert-goers should bring along chairs or blankets to sit on. Hastings High School band In the event of rain, performances will be at the Barry Community Enrichment Center room the Tuesday prior to building in the former Leason Sharpe Hall. the concert at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain - a variety of jazz, folk and more The popular summer concert series Fridays at the Fountain returns to downtown Hastings this summer with an 11-week line-up featuring jazz, bluegrass, Celtic music and more.

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The series, named for its location near the fountain on the grounds of the Barry County Courthouse, is sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Concerts will be every Friday from mid-June through late mid-August. All concerts begin at noon and Âżnish around 1:30 p.m. Performances are free, and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and picnic lunches to enjoy the open-air concerts. In the event of rain, performances will move to the community room in the lower level of the Hastings City Bank.

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Library Scavenger Hunt July 1 - Aug. 10. Visit your .DL branch each week to Âżnd and solve the latest clue in the “Ignite Happinessâ€? Scavenger Hunt. A new clue will be added each week from July 1 through Aug. 10. For all ages. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, and Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Finding Frogs at Hidden Pond July 1, 6:30 - p.m. at Hidden Pond Preserve. .ids will have the opportunity to get their feet wet and look for their favorite amphibians. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org

Critchlow Alligators July 2, 10 a.m. Freeport District Library, 20 S. State Rd., Freeport, 616-765-51 1, www.freeport. llcoop.org Movie Day July 3, 10 a.m. Free movie. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-6 291 6. www.saranac.michlibrary. org Art Attack July 3, 1:30 p.m. Make paintings, sculptures, prints and mosaics to take home with you. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6051 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www. kdl.org City of Ionia Fireworks July 3 at dusk (Rain date of July 6 . Ionia Fairgrounds. See one of Michigan’s largest ¿reworks display. Bring lawn chairs, friends & family. 616-527-1 20. w w w. c i . i o n i a . mi.us Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 3, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra with Edye Evans Hyde (jazz, swing, big band . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell, (directly

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in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97- 5 5. www. lowellartsmi.org Fourth of July Fun Run July , a.m. .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, 269-9 5- 57 . 32nd Annual 4th of July & Veterans BBQ July , 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Charlton Park, 25 5 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-9 53775. www.charltonpark.org Art in the Park July 5, 10 a.m. - p.m. Artwork, crafts, woodworking, jewelry, candles, Ă€owers, sewing, glass, crocheting, knitting, painting, food booths, entertainment. Lake Odessa Village Park, M-50 & th Ave., Lake Odessa. Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, 616-37 501. www.lakeodessa.org Kids Being Scientists Camp: Backyard Biologists July 7 - 11, :30 a.m. - 3 p.m. W... .ellogg Biological Station’s day camps provide youths with a nurturing, creative and fun learning environment. In “Backyard Biologists,â€? we’ll study animals that live at the Sanctuary, focusing each day on a different group, including birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Cost is $160/person. Discounts apply for members. .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave, Augusta, MI, 269-671-2510, http://bit.ly/ summersciencecamp

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Worship Camp July 7-11, 9 a.m. - p.m. For campers going into grades 6-12 in the fall of 201 . Want to make music in the woods? Want to get better or just start with the basics? You can do that on an electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard or with your vocals. Cost $120 per camper. Register online. For more information contact Branch Adventures, 2315 Lee Road, Saranac, 616-6 2-2315, www. branchadventures.org SunÂżeld Community Library Summer Reading Program July through Aug. 9, contact the library for more information. SunÂżeld Community Library, 112 Main St., SunÂżeld, 517-566- 065, www.sunfieldlibrary.michlibrary. org Paleo Joe July , 10 a.m. Freeport District Library, 20 S. State Rd., Freeport, 616-765-51 1, www.freeport. llcoop.org

Pasture-based Cheese Open House July , - p.m. Sample and purchase delicious cheese produced from .BS’s pasturebased cows. Chat with pasture daily staff about cheese-making, the center’s robotic milking machines and our sustainable dairy practices. Enter to win a year’s membership to the W... .ellogg Manor House. .ellogg Farm - Pasture Dairy Center, 10 61 North 0th St., Hickory Corners, MI, Enter to part on N. 39th St., 1 block W. of the intersection at N. 0th St. and East B Ave. 269-671-2 02, http://pasturedairy. kbs.msu.edu/outreach/events Where the Werewolf Got Its Bite July , 6:30 p.m. Discover the science behind the paranormal and werewolves. Find out where and how the myth began with historical and hands-on evidence. For ages 6-12. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org

Music Makers July , 6:30 - p.m. Hastings Courthouse lawn. Listen to music, see a demonstration of drumming and make your own drum. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721 190. www.cedarcreekinstitute. org Wild Wednesday: Hummingbird Hike July 9, 7- p.m. Program is designed for families with children under years of age. In ‘Hummingbird Hike,’ your child tests his/her speed against a hummingbird’s and learns about creating a backyard habitat for these tiny feathered friends. Program includes an outdoor activity, a brief walk and a craftmaking activity. Members free; non-members regular admission. .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave, Augusta, MI, 269-6712510, kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary Super Fun Science Party July 10, 10 a.m. You’ll have such a great time playing, making and doing that you may not notice you’re exploring the principles of science at the same time. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Stormy the Magician July 10, 10 a.m. Is it science or magic? Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-6 291 6. www.saranac.michlibrary. org

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LowellArts! offers a many programs for the entire family As an instigator of the arts in the greater Lowell community for the last 3 years, LowellArts! reaches beyond its walls every year to present a wide variety of programs including: an outdoor concert series, a twoday art fair at Fallasburg Park and three multi-weekend community theater productions. In addition, the organization hosts annual art exhibitions and various classes for the community at its facility at 1 9 South Hudson. This summer, the LowellArts! facility will be Âżlled with an exciting exhibition titled F.A.R.M. that the entire family will enjoy. The artwork on display depicts both modern and traditional aspects of farm life. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 1- pm from June to August 17. There is also a wonderful opportunity this summer for youth to experience the art of theater at LowellArts!. Students ages 7-1 are

invited to enroll in a class that runs through August. They will learn the basics of acting and will be cast in a show - The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends - to perform for their family and friends at the last class! Also this summer, LowellArts! is hosting at its facility a program by the organization Arts in Motion. They are offering a series of classes for individuals with disabilities to express themselves through music, dance and drama. Learn more about these classes at www.artsinmotionstudio. org or call 6-1 09. A highlight of the summer is the Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts, produced in collaboration with the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The concerts feature an exciting line-up of musicians - all based in Michigan - on Thursday evenings from June 12 through August 21 beginning at 7 pm. The concerts are held on the Riverwalk

Plaza in downtown Lowell in front of the historic Lowell Showboat. This is a free event enjoyed by all ages. And to culminate a great summer of fun, an outdoor ¿lm will be shown on the Riverwalk Plaza on August 22. The ¿lm is not yet named, as the community will be asked to vote for the one they wish to see! LowellArts! would also like to remind you to mark your calendars with the Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts on September 20 and 21, 10 am - 5 pm, at Fallasburg Park. This two-day event is a favorite for people in this area and across the state. It features 100 ¿ne art booths, food booths, children’s craft area, timeless craft demonstrations, continuous live music, and admission is free. You can learn more about all the exciting programs that LowellArts! has to offer by visiting the website at lowellartsmi.org or calling 8978545.

A link to New York, North Dakota, in area’s backyard Local residents and visitors do not have to go far to set foot on one of America’s multi-state hiking trails. The ,600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail winds through Barry, Calhoun and .ent counties on its way from New York to North Dakota. The local chapter, named after

Chief Noonday, conducts monthly meetings in Delton, organizes cleanup days, offers trail hikes and hosts speakers. Before meetings and hikes, the volunteer group often meets at area restaurants for fortifying meals. Chief Noonday Chapter volunteers

build, maintain and promote the 95mile section of the trail that passes through the three counties. “We are providing a healthy, local, outdoor recreational opportunity for kids of all ages,� said member Larry Pio.

THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THE GROUP UPCOMING EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDE:

May 31 — workday. June 7 — Hike Peets Road to Hall Lake, Barry County, 7.3 miles. June 11 — open mic night at chapter meeting; starting topic: “My most historic hike.� June 21: Workday. July 12 – Hike Saugatuck Dunes near Lake Michigan. Aug. 2 – Hike Maher Sanctuary to Crane Road, Barry County. Sept. 27 – North Country National Scenic Trail Day hike in Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Oct. 11 — 12-mile .alamazoo County hike (Scouts

Nov. 1 – hike new Calhoun County Trailway section, including Ott Preserve to Historical Bridges Park. Dec. 6 – hike Battle Creek Linear Park from west to downtown. Jan. 1, 2015 – Shoe Year’s Day Hike, near Hall Lake. For current information, check the website’s events page, www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/cnd.htm A brochure for the chapter can be found at www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/brochcnd2013nbarry.pdf 35

Rock the Port brings seven weeks of music to Lake Odessa Village Park

Music lovers are invited to the village park in Lake Odessa Thursday nights for free concerts. The Ionia County Area Arts Council has lined up another Rock the Port music series for the summer. Beginning Thursday, June 26, at 7 pm. Lake Odessa Village Park will be the venue for seven weeks of free concerts. Attendees should bring their own chairs.

SCHEDULED TO PERFORM ARE: June 26 Stone Hedge, who will play 50 percent Beatles music and other music from that time period. July 3 Emerging Soul, a 100 percent Vegas-style, variety dance party band. July 10 Maiden Voyage, all women providing great harmonies to old favorites and new, original music. July 17 The Michigan Ma¿a String Band. July 2 Wonders of Oregon, an up-and-coming Americana/folk band. July 31 Josh Rose, who calls his music genre “folkop.” Aug. 7 Jill Jack, an award-winning artist with a blend of folk and rock traditions, will close out the summer music series.

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Year after year, sidewalk sales bring shoppers to Hastings Every year, for generations, shoppers have Àocked to downtown Hastings to look for bargains during the annual sidewalk sales. This year the event will be Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. Check the Reminder and Banner for special advertisements prior to the sales.

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Lake Odessa has several activities for residents and visitors of all ages planned throughout the summer. Saturday, May 31, the Lakewood Area Lions Club will host its annual chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 pm at the Lake Odessa beach pavilion. Purchase tickets from any Lions member. Tickets are also available at Walker’s Pharmacy and Dr. Licari’s ofÂżce. Lake Odessa Girls’ Night Out will be Thursday, June 12, in downtown Lake Odessa, from to pm. While this is a free event, passports are available that earn extra beneÂżts, including chances to win one of several grand prizes, instore discounts, giveaways and free “cab fareâ€? for transportation around town via Girls’ Night Out “Courtesy Cab.â€? The Women’s Health Stage will be back for a second year. Passports may be purchased for $3 each prior to the event at local businesses or $ each the day of the event. Call the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-37 -0766 or email director@ lakewoodareacoc.org for more information. 38

The Lake Odessa Fair will run from Wednesday, June 25, to Sunday, June 29. The fair will offer a beer barn, youth dodgeball, dairy show, horse pulls, adult dodgeball, beef and sheep show, youth horse show, goat show, youth volleyball tournament, supercross racing, adult competitive volleyball tournament, youth open rabbit show, kids fun mud run, Lake Odessa Fire Department pork roast sandwiches, kids games, 2.5. Mud Classic, concert by the band formerly Hap Hazzard, adult recreational volleyball tournament, washer toss tournament, corn hole tournament, scramble track racing and ¿reworks just after dusk on Sunday. This year’s Art in the Park will be Saturday, July 5, 10 am to pm. This event offers artwork, crafts, woodworking, glass, crocheting, knitting, painting, food booths and entertainment in Lake Odessa Village Park, M-50 and th Avenue. Sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, 616-37 - 501. Visit www.lakeodessa.org for more information.

Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Depot Day is Saturday, July 26, 10 am to 5 pm. Entertainment, including bratwurst and hot dogs and ice cream sundaes offer something for every age. The Freight House Museum and Depot will be open for this free event. Lake Odessa Car Show is Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 am to 2 pm in downtown Lake Odessa. The event offers classic cars and entertainment. Call Chuck, 616-37 -5975; or Mel, 616-37 - 160; for more information. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce will host a kids’ ¿shing tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, at Lake Odessa Sand and Gravel, 79 0 Woodland Road. For more information, call the chamber, 61637 -0766 or visit the website www. lakewoodareacoc.org Lake Odessa Fall Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 27, in downtown Lake Odessa. Fun for the whole family.

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Craft Day July 10, 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Village Hall. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www.clarksville.michlibrary.org Magic with Tom Plunkard July 10, 1:30 p.m. An amazing program Âżlled with live animals and loads of audience participation. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 2007. www.kdl.org Nuts and Bolts: Jewelry from Hardware July 10, p.m. Create one-of-akind, edgy, indie jewelry. Make a keychain, necklace, bracelet or earrings from unexpected materials. For grades 6-12. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org

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Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 10, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. .ris Hitchcock and Small Town Son (country rock . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97 5 5. www.lowellartsmi.org Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 11, 7 p.m. Friday at the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Riverwalk Festival. Free parking & admission. Bronk Bros. (country rockin’ hillbilly and honky-tonk . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97 5 5. www.lowellartsmi.org Friends of the Library Used Book Sale July 11, 6-9 p.m. and 12, 10 a.m. - 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, 616-7 2007. www.kdl. org

Moonlit Moths July 11, 9:30 p.m. - midnight. John Wilterding of Olivet College is a local expert on moths. He will present background on moth species found on Institute property, their importance to the local ecosystems and set up a sheet to attract moths and other nocturnal insects for observation. The program is weather dependent and will be rescheduled in case of rain. Free/members; $6/non-members; $3/children. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org Riverwalk Festival July 10-12. 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, 616- 97-9161, www. riverwalkfestival.org 43rd Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show July 11 and 12. See a history of engines by way of steam boats, tractor parades, a working sawmill & more. Historic Charlton Park, 25 5 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-9 5-3775. www. charltonpark.org Pullin’ for Kids Tractor Pull July 12, behind the Clarksville Feed store, 01 S. Main St., Clarksville. Adult and children’s tractor pulls, silent auction, lots of fun activities for kids. 100% of proceeds goes to Alex’s Lemonade stand to fund researchers looking to cure pediatric cancer. For more information call 616- 6 -6302.

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Thornapple Garden Club’s 17th Annual Garden Tour July 12, 10 a.m. - 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 $ in advance or $10 day of the tour at club booth. 269-9 5-29 6, email: thornapplegardenclub@yahoo. com 20th Annual Covered Bridge Bike Tour July 13, 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 preregister. Fallasburg Village, 139 Covered Bridge Road, Lowell, Fallasburg Historical Society, .en Tamke, 616-6 2-07 5. www. fallasburg.org

Kids Being Scientists Camp: Survival Scientists July 1 -1 , :30 a.m. - 3 p.m. W... .ellogg Biological Station’s day camps provide youths with a nurturing, creative and fun learning environment. In “Survival Scientists,� we’ll test your survival skills by learning about the animals and plants around us and the special characteristics they have adapted to survive. We’ll build shelters, identify edible plants and participate in a zany “Survivor� style obstacle/challenge course. Cost is $160/person. Discounts apply for members. .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave, Augusta, MI, 269-671-2510, http:// bit.ly/summersciencecamp Barry County Fair July 1 -19. Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, 2699 5-222 , www.barryexpocenter. com

Take It Apart July 15, 1 p.m. Are you curious about how things work or what is inside? Old telephones, keyboards and other gadgets will be provided for children to take apart and explore. For ages 6 and up. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl. org Community Music School Concert July 15, 6:30 - p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Community Music School students will play an outdoor concert. Instruments will be available to touch and explore. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org Fizz, Boom, Blast-Off July 16, 10 a.m. Freeport District Library, 20 S. State Rd., Freeport, 616-76551 1, www.freeport. llcoop.org Radical Reptiles July 17, 10 a.m. Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary engages young minds with fascinating facts and real life encounters with snakes, alligators and turtles. For all ages. No registration required. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org

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Gilmore Car Museum’s summer FDOHQGDU ¿OOHG ZLWK DOO WKLQJV DXWRPRWLYH By rural navigation standards, The Gilmore Car Museum is due west of Hickory Corners, or down the highway apiece from Delton, with the nice-looking red barns that sit back from the road a bit. But by the standards of visitors from across the country, it is one of the top ¿ve automobile museums in the nation. The 300-plus vintage vehicles — cars, trucks, motorcycles and more — ¿ll more than a dozen buildings on 90 groomed acres. Gilmore houses the Franklin car museum, the Ford museum, PierceArrow, Tucker and Lincoln museums, a 1930s Shell service station, 19 0s diner, an automotive library and more. The Gilmore Car Museum is a public, nonpro¿t educational institution, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American automobile. Classic Car Club of America Grand The museum is just off of M-43, at 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners. Call 269-671-5089 or visit www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org for more information.

Hours at the museum are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. SUMMER EVENTS AT THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM INCLUDE: Classic ________________________________________ Saturday, May 31 Classic Car Club of America Museum Grand Experience Concourse ________________ Sunday, June 1 Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet ______________ Sunday, June All Air-Cooled Car Gathering _______________________ Saturday, June 1 Antique Tractor, Truck, Engine and Machinery Show _________ Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 27, 2 and 29 Deutsche Marques: A German Auto Event _____________ Saturday, July 12 Mad Dogs and Englishmen British Car Faire ____________ Sunday, July 13 Mopars at the Red Barns___________________________ Saturday, July 26 Red Barns Spectacular Car Show and Swap Meet ________Saturday, Aug. 2 Lincoln Motorcar Heritage Museum grand opening celebration ___________________________Saturday, Aug. 9 Great Lakes Volvo Club Meet ________________________Saturday, Aug. 9 Relix Riot: Traditional Hot Rods, Customs and Motorcycles _________________________________Saturday, Aug. 16 Pierce-Arrow Gathering _____________________________ Sunday, Aug. 2 West Michigan Muscle Cars Plus Show and Swap Meet ___ Sunday, Sept. 7 Model A Ford Day _______________________________ Saturday, Sept. 20 Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum grand opening and fall festival _______________________ Sunday, Sept. 2

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Yankee Springs Recreational Area offers mix of outdoor fun Yankee Springs Recreation Area consists of 5,200 acres, nine lakes, two state parks, an equestrian campground, 30 miles of hiking trails including a portion of the North Country Trail which stretches from New York to South Dakota. There are 12 miles of challenging mountain bike trails, nine miles of horseback trails, as well as two public beaches, multiple picnic shelters, and two universally accessible Âżshing piers, one at Gun Lake and one at Deep Lake.

The area also is home to a variety of natural geological features, such as the Devil’s Soup Bowl, a very steep depression in the earth caused by glaciers. Grave’s Hill and Mount Baldy are also popular scenic spots. A modern campground is located on Gun Lake, while rustic camping is available at Deep Lake. A youth organization campground also is available. Nine lakes are located within the park boundaries, providing excellent ¿shing and water sports of all kinds.

The recreation area contains numerous stands of red, white and jack pines and has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Two rustic cabins are available for rent on Chief Noonday Lake. The area features a bicycleonly campground with access to 13 miles of mountain bike trails. A permanent orienteering course allows adventurers to hone their compass skills anytime of year. The course is the only one of its kind within Michigan State Parks. ACTIVITIES AT YANKEE SPRINGS RECREATIONAL AREA INCLUDE: June 6 to Yankee Springs Trail Run (Switchback Endurance , Long Lake Outdoor Center. July Independence Day Fireworks display, Gun Lake Day Use Area, dusk. Aug. 3 Three Disciplines Triathlon, Gun Lake Day Use Area. Oct. 11 Harvest Festival, Gun Lake Campground and Day Use Area. Activities in Day Use Area open to the public. Events are currently being scheduled. Call 269-795-9081 or visit www.michigandnr.com/ ParksandTrails/Details to check for additional activities or for more information.

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Barry County Fair provides fun for the whole herd Summer just wouldn’t seem right to many without a trip to the Barry County Fair, which is set for July 1 to 19 at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. The theme for the 162nd Barry County Fair is “Fair Fun for the Whole Herd.� The week-long event includes games, rides, attractions, livestock shows, contests, nightly grandstand entertainment events and good food to suit every taste. Admission per day for adults is $5, senior citizens, $3 and children 12 and younger are admitted free. A “season� pass is $15 for adults and is good for all six days of the fair. Parking, and plenty of it, is always free. Grandstand events begin before the fair opens with a mule pull and Michigan championship pony pull Saturday, July 12; and Michigan heavyweight draft horse championship pull Sunday, July 13. Harness racing will take place Sunday and Monday, July 13 and 1 . Some of the week’s planned grandstand nightly events include West Michigan Mud Runs Monday, July 1 ; Thumb Tractor Pulling Association Tuesday, July 15; Broken Horn Rodeo Wednesday, July 16; Unique Motor Sports Thursday, July 17; Michigan State Fair Super Cross Friday, July 1 ; and concluding with an antique tractor pull Saturday

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morning, followed by the USA Demolition Derby Saturday, July 19. Some of the grandstand events are free, while others cost $9 or $10 per person. Price of admission to the grandstand is not included in the general admission to the fair. Throughout the week, Elliott’s Amusements has been contracted to operate carnival rides and games. A midway mega ride pass will be available for $ 5, allowing visitors to ride all week long. Special days are planned during the week, with veterans and senior citizens recognized Tuesday, July 15; children’s day Wednesday, July 16; and ladies day Thursday. Special programs and prices will be available to those groups on those days. Of course among the main attractions of the fair are the -H livestock shows. Youths from around the county and area have spent months preparing their animals for show and look forward to their days in the show arena before the judges. Dogs, cats, hogs, dairy cows, beef cattle, poultry, rabbits, goats and horses all will be shown throughout the week. New this year will be the youth llama and alpaca show on Monday afternoon.

One of the most anticipated competitions is the Âżnal show of champions at :30 am Saturday, July 19. This contest pits the best showmen from all species from throughout the week into one contest to see who is the overall best showman. The small animal auction starts at 5:30 pm Thursday, July 17, followed by the large animal sale at 9 am Friday, July 1 . .ids will have two chances to participate in the Moo-Ville pedal tractor pull contest being at pm Wednesday and again at 10 a.m. Saturday. Another highly anticipated event at the fair is the annual Taste of Barry County which will take place at 5 pm Saturday, July 19. Local farmers, growers and other businesses provide samples of locally grown and made treats. Youngsters from to 19 also will show their crafts, handmade items and baked goods in the exhibition hall. An open class competition for adults also is planned and will feature the handiwork of area residents. For a complete list of events at the fair, visit the website, www. barryexpocenter.com

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Stormy the Magician July 17, 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Village Hall. Is it magic or science? Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org Radical Reptiles July 17, 1:30 p.m. Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary engages young minds with fascinating facts and real-life encounters with snakes, alligators and turtles. For all ages. No registration required. Alto Branch Library, 6051 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 17, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. The Appleseed Collective (swing, bluegrass, dixieland, gypsy-folk . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97- 5 5. www.lowellartsmi. org Ionia Free Fair July 17-26. The 10 best days of summer. Grandstand shows, free events for the entire family, agriscience division, midway & more. Ionia Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter, Ionia, 616-527-1310. www. ioniafreefair.com Civil War Muster July 19-20. See history come alive with hundreds of re-enactors depicting confederate & union infantry, cavalry & artillery units. Historic Charlton Park, 25 5 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 2699 5-3775. www.charltonpark.org

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Out of this World Party! July 19, 10 a.m. Galactic crafts, stellar stories and alien activities in this drop in program. Come dressed as an astronaut or space creature and enjoy the fun. For all ages. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 2007. www.kdl.org Xtreme U.P. Travel Camp July 20 - 26. For campers going into 7-12 grade in the fall of 201 . Explore the woods, beaches and natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Cook over a camp¿re, sleep in a tent and worship on the Great Lakes. $300 per camper. Register online. For more information contact Branch Adventures, 2315 Lee Road, Saranac, 616-6 2-2315, www. branchadventures.org

Kids Being Scientists Camp: Extreme Ecologists July 21-25, :30 a.m. - 3 p.m. W... .ellogg Biological Station’s day camps provide youths with a nurturing, creative and fun learning environment. In “Extreme Ecologists,� we’ll look at the world as an ecologist does: all life is iconnected. We’ll explore the Sanctuary’s wetland and forest habitats to learn how the natural world works together and experiment to discover ways that humans can impact nature. Cost is $160/person. Discounts apply for members. .ellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave., Augusta, MI, 269-671-2510, http:// bit.ly/summersciencecamp

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Bust that Myth July 22, 1 p.m. Can soda pop really clean a gross penny? Can you separate two intertwined phone books? Can you make your own bouncy ball? Test out these myths and more to determine whether they are conÂżrmed or busted. For grades 6-12. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Tremendous Trees July 22, 6:30 - p.m. at Pierce

Cedar Creek Institute. Learn more about Michigan’s trees and the roles they play both in cities and in forests through a variety of activities. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org Family Storytime July 2 and 31, 10 a.m. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement as a family; develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. For ages 6 and under with a parent or caregiver. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 6167 -2007. www. kdl.org Pioneer Activities Workshop July 2 , 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at Heidi’s Farmstand, corner of Alden Nash SE and Cascade Road, Lowell. Activities to include: Pioneer farming, making jam, cooking with a Dutch oven and toy making. After lunch everyone can participate in the Virginia Reel with music from the ¿ddle of Lisa

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Reed. Presented by Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616- 97-76 . www. lowellmuseum.org Binder Park Zoo at the Library July 2 , 10 a.m. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-6 2-91 6. www.saranac. michlibrary.org Super Fun Science Party July 2 , 1:30 p.m. You’ll have such a great time playing, making and doing that you may not notice you’re exploring the principles of science at the same time. For all ages. Alto Branch Library, 6051 Lin¿eld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 2 , 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Alive & Well (classic mix of rock, pop and ryhythm and blues . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97- 5 5. www. lowellartsmi.org Surf and Turf on the Terrace Fri., July 25, 6:30 p.m. Join us for an elegant summer evening at the historic W.K. Kellogg Manor House overlooking Gull Lake. Arrive at 5 p.m. for a guided stroll through the gardens. Cost is $ 5/person. Member discount. Reservations required. Book early to reserve a spot on the terrace. W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Corners, MI, 269-671-2 00. kbs.msu.edu/ manorhouse

www.discoverlowell.org for all your summer fun!

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Thurs, July 17

The Appleseed Collective (Swing, Bluegrass, Dixieland, Gypsy-Folk) Thurs, July 24

Alive & Well (Classic Mix of Rock, Pop, and Rhythm & Blues) Thurs, July 31

Greg Nagy Band (Blues & American Roots)

Annual Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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Steam Powered Bluegrass Band Luke Lenhart Bluegrass Band

Friday, August 8 at To support the Ivan K. Blough Scholarship Fund

8am Registration 9am Shotgun Start $250 Four Person Team (includes cart & lunch)

For more info, 616-897-9161.

*Concerts at the Kent County Youth Fair presented by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association

Thurs, August 14

K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys (Zydeco, Creole & Cajun) Thurs, August 21

Nicholas James and the Bandwagon (Americana & Alternative Country)

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Thornapple Paddle Trip July 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Try a very different “hike� on the Thornapple River from Charlton Park to Tyden Park in Hastings. Canoes, life jackets and transportation will be provided. The trip begins with instruction on how to safely handle a canoe. Pre-registration and payment are required. Participants should be able to get in and out of the boat. Registration deadline is July 22. $1 /members; $23/nonmembers. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org

Foraging: Wild Plants for Food and Medicine July 29, 6:30 p.m. Herbalist and forager, Lisa Rose Starner will teach about local plants and “weedsâ€? that can be used for food and herbal medicine. For adults. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www. kdl.org

then a presentation featuring research and data collected through banding hummingbirds takes place in the Sanctuary auditorium. Family program. Cost $7/adult, $6/senior and student, $5/ child. Member discount. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 126 5 East C Ave., Augusta, MI, 269-671-2510, kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary

Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Depot Day July 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Freight Station Museum. Entertainment, bratwurst and hot dogs, ice cream, sundaes, museum and depot open. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-37 -0766, www. lakewoodareacoc.org Nuts and Bolts: Jewelry from Hardware July 29, 1 p.m. Create one-of-akind, edgy indie jewelry. Make a keychain, necklace, bracelet or earrings from unexpected materials. For grades 6-12. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org Pink Arrow Community Day July 29, 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 VII t-shirts. Gilda’s Club, Lowell Clubhouse, 31 S. Hudson, Lowell. www. pinkarrowpride.org 56

Hummingbird Banding Demonstration July 29, 6:30 - :30 p.m. Banding hummingbirds is a delicate task - very few people engage in hummingbird banding in the state of Michigan. Experienced banders Brenda and Rich Keith of the Kalamazoo River Valley Bird Observatory will share their ‘bird’seye view’ of the practice. They will lead a banding demonstration in the Sanctuary’s Pollinator Garden,

Backpacking and Fishing July 29, 6:30 - p.m. Stagecoach Park in Middleville. See a demonstration on what to bring for overnight trail hikes. Fishing demonstrations an an opportunity to Âżsh. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org

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Great Outdoors fun at “No Family Left Indoorsâ€? No family should be left inside on a beautiful summer evening in Michigan. That’s why three years ago Pennock Health Services teamed with several area nonproÂżt organizations to offer programs that encourage being outside and playing during the months of June, July and August. Several new locations and organizations are participating in this, the fourth year of the program.

All programs, which will be Tuesdays from 6:30 to pm, are free and include light refreshments. Participants are welcome to just show up, but preregistration is helpful for planning purposes. Registration can be done online, www.cedarcreekinstitute.org or www. atbarryoutdoorfun .com or by calling Pierce Cedar Institute directly, 269721- 190. The program has its origins in the No Family Left Inside national

initiatives that began after publication of the book Last Child Left in the Woods by Richard Louv. After research indicated children are spending less time outside just playing — which leads to poorer health, less understanding and appreciation for the natural world and declining social skills — No Family Left Indoors program organizers structured outlets by which children and families can interact with each other in the outdoors.

THIS YEAR’S NO FAMILY LEFT INDOORS PROGRAM SCHEDULE INCLUDES: June 3 ____ June 10 ___ June 17 ___ June 2 ___ July 1 _____ July _____ July 22 ____ July 29 ____ Aug. 5 ____ Aug. 12 ___

Nesting Season, Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary Family Night at Camp, YMCA-Camp Algonquin, Hastings Beginner Mountain Biking, Wildwood Trails Park in Middleville Compass Crusaders, Historic Charlton Park, Hastings Finding Frogs at Hidden Pond, Hidden Pond Preserve Music Makers, Thornapple Arts Council, on the courthouse lawn in Hastings. Tremendous Trees, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Backpacking and Fishing, Stagecoach Park in Middleville Photo Scavenger Hunt, Hastings Public Library Pond Exploration, Clear Lake Camp-Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center, near Dowling

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August in Ada Children’s Fair Aug. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Village Green, 7215 Headley, Ada. Local businesses provide FREE crafts, activities, inÀatables and entertainment. Food & pony rides available for purchase. All proceeds to bene¿t Kent Co. Shop with a Sheriff Program. www. adabusinessassociation.com

Park Party July 31, 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Elementary School pavilion. Sponsored by Clarksville Library, 616-693-1001. www.clarksville. michlibrary.org Minute to Win It July 31, p.m. Pit your skills against the clock and against your peers. Set a personal record or challenge a friend. Prizes for all. For grades 6-12. Alto Branch Library, 6051 LinÂżeld Ave, Alto, 616-7 -2007. www.kdl.org

Freeport Homecoming Aug. 1, downtown Freeport Vietnam Legacy Ride Aug. 2, 11 a.m. start. Main Street, downtown Ionia. Begins in Ionia, tours several neighboring communities and then returns to Ionia for special activities. For

Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert July 31, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Greg Nagy Band (blues and American roots . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616- 97- 5 5. www. lowellartsmi.org

more information or registration visit www.Vietnamlegacyridemi. com or call Doran Jaffas at 616350-1 63. Summer Youth Theater at LowellArts! Aug. 2, 10 a.m. - noon; Mon. Thurs., Aug. 11-1 , 6-7:30 p.m.; Mon. - Wed., Aug. 1 -20, 6-7:30 p.m. Open to students ages 7-1 . Beginning theater class and production of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends. Cost $65. Classes will be held at LowellArts! To register contact LowellArts! 1 9 S. Hudson, Lowell, 616- 97- 5 5. www. lowellartsmi.org Lake Odessa Car Show Aug. 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Downtown Lake Odessa. Classic cars, entertainment and more. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 th Ave., Lake Odessa, 616-37 -0766, www. lakewoodareacoc.org

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Kids’ Fishing Tournament Aug. 2, 9-11 a.m. Lake Odessa Sand & Gravel pond. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 61637 -0766. www.lakewoodareacoc. org Annual Red Barns Spectacular Aug. 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West Michigan’s “Grand Daddy� of antique, classic & special interest car shows, swap meets & car corral. Gilmore Car Museum, 6 65 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-50 9, www. gilmorecarmuseum.org or www. KAARC.org Kent County Youth Fair Aug. -9. Kent County Youth Fairgrounds, S. Hudson Street, Lowell. Free entertainment, midway, exhibits, more! 616- 976050. www.kcfg.org

Scavenger Hunt at Riverwalk Trail Aug. 5, 6:30 - p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. Enjoy a walk through downtown Hastings and on the Riverwalk Trail to look for architectural details, identify sculptures from different angles and match natural formations to photos. Enter the evening’s prize drawing. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269721- 190. www. cedarcreekinstitute.org Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Aug. 7, 7 p.m. F r e e parking & admission. S t e a m P o w e r e d Bluegrass Band and Luke Lenhart Blugrass Band. Concerts at the Kent County Youth Fair presented by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association. Lowell Fairgrounds. LowellArts!, 616- 97- 5 5. www. lowellartsmi.org Delton Founder’s Festival Aug. and 9 Downtown Delton.

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BBQ and MCC! Aug. 10. Dinner at 5 p.m., concert 6- p.m. Classic summer barbeque and live music from the band The Midnight Cattle Callers. Dee Sutton the songbird for the MCC, pens the original material with her husband Seth, while the rest of the band complements her with rich harmonies. It’s swingy, much like the 30’s and 0’s big band era, yet it’s too twang not to be country. Pair the music with Chef Richard’s barbeque and it’s an evening you won’t want to miss. Dinner and music: members: $22/adults; children $10. Non-members $2 /

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Greenridge Community Pink Arrow Pinknic Aug. 12, - p.m. at Greenridge Realty, 1160 W. Main St., Lowell. Live music, food, chidren’s games & prizes, Pink Arrow T-Shirts, etc. A community-wide event to bene¿t Pink Arrow.

Pioneer Days Aug. 12-1 . At the Ada Museum and Barn to explore life in the 1 00s. Learn about pioneer era toys, tools and food. Play pioneer games and hear about life in the 1 00’s with volunteers dressed in authentic clothing. Averill Historical Museum, 71 Headley St., Ada, 616-676-93 6. www. AdaHistoricalSociety.org

DIY Tie-Dye for Teens Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. Bring a white or light-colored t-shirt to this program and try a new way of tie-dye with permanent markers. All other materials provided to help you create a oneof-a-kind shirt to wear. For grades 6-12. Englehardt B r a n c h Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, 6167 -2007. www.kdl.org Pond Exploration Aug. 12, 6:30 - p.m. at Clear Lake Camp. It might wiggle, hope or

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The creativity and handiwork of six unique gardeners in and around the Hastings area will be open to the public from 10 am to pm. Gardens on this year’s tour will be at the homes of Barb Pietrangelo and Stu Keeler, Rose and Leo Hendershot, Bill and Ginny Redman, Ned and Rita Brown, Dee and Jerry Bradley, and Helen and Andrew Geelhoed. Vendors will be displaying and selling garden-related items at The Garden Thyme Market, another feature of the tour, which will be on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, 220 W. State St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A garden-themed drawing of items donated by local businesses and individuals will be held at the market as part of the day’s events. Also at the market, as part of the club’s encouragement of young people to become interested in Àower gardening, a variety of free children activities and make and takes, including a living necklace, will be

available at the garden club booth. Garden gloves and the club’s recently published cookbook will be sold at the Thornapple Garden Club booth. Tickets with maps can be ordered in advance for $8 at thornapplegardenclub@yahoo.com and can be purchased in Hastings at Alfresco, 215 S. Jefferson St.; Barry Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. State St.; and Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St.; and in Middleville at Creekside Growers, 10197 Garbow Road. Tickets will be available the day of the tour for $10 at the Thornapple Garden Club booth and at each garden. For more information, call Barb Benner, 269-9 5-2986. For market information, call Diane Haines, 2699 8-20 . The Thornapple Garden Club is a nonpro¿t organization with proceeds directed towards the beauti¿cation of the Hastings area.

Bernard Museum peaks into area’s past on summer weekends The Bernard Museum has been operating steadily for more than 50 years with the help of several dedicated volunteers. This year it will get back to its youth. This summer will bring a special celebration, a birthday party honoring the people who were born at what was once Dr. Prosper Bernard’s hospital. Last year, volunteers put out a call to anyone who was born at the hospitalturned museum. Sunday, July 13, the museum will celebrate the babies who were born there in the late 1930s to early 19 0s. The Bernard Museum, which contains more than 25,000 preWorld War II artifacts spread throughout eight historic buildings, is open Sundays from June through September, and Saturdays, as well, in July and August, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free; donations are encouraged. For more information, visit the website www.bernardmuseum.org or call 269 623 3565 68

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6th Annual Relix Riot Aug. 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pre-196 traditional hot rods, customs & motorcycle show. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org Wild Wednesday: Predator Prowl Aug. 20, 7-8 p.m. Program is designed for families with children under 8 years of age. Predators are fast and smart. In ‘Predator Prowl,’ see up close both an owl and a hawk - the Sanctuary’s smartest predatory birds. Learn about the adaptations that make them ef¿cient Àyers and powerful hunters. Program includes an outdoor activity, a brief walk and we’ll make a craft to take home. Members: free; non-members: regular admission. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, MI, 269-671-2510, kbs. msu.edu/birdsanctuary

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Fancy Nancy Party Aug. 21, 10 a.m. Saranac Public Library, 61 N. Bridge St., Saranac. 616-6 2-91 6. www.saranac. michlibrary.org Clarksville Gas and Steam Show Aug. 21 - 23, south of Clarksville on Nash Hwy, to Robbins Road then west to show grounds. For more information contact Will Betit, 616-292-6356 or email Vicki Betit, vickiebetit@yahoo.com Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Free parking & admission. Nicholas James and the Bandwagon (Americana and alternative country . Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell (directly in front of the Lowell Showboat . LowellArts!, 616-897-85 5. www. lowellartsmi.org

37th Annual Hastings Summerfest Aug. 22-2 . Features art & craft vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, tennis tournament, sand volleyball, 3-on3 basketball, 10K/5K run, 3-on-3 soccer, roller hockey tournament, weight lifting contest, parade, car show, motorcycle show, live entertainment and refreshment tent. Downtown Hastings. Info, 269-9 5-2 5 , www. hastingssummerfest.com Lacto-Fermentation Vegetable Preservation Aug. 23, 9-11 a.m. Learn the basics of the ancient preservation technique of lacto-fermentation. Expect to be inspired into experimentation, troubleshoot common and uncommon issues, sample some seasonal concoctions and take home a jar of uncultured vegetables ready to ¿nish culturing at home. $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Call to register. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 269-721- 190. www.cedarcreekinstitute.org

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The Alto American Legion will host bingo at the Legion, located on Main Street from 12:30 pm until 5 pm. There is a contest for everyone including the Blue Ribbon Baking contest that brings in tasty treats every year. One lucky entry will be chosen from the adult and youth division. A grand champion will be chosen and awarded a cash prize of $25. Categories include any and all desserts, cookies/bars, candies and yeast/quick breads. Returning contest favorite “baking bingo” is a new twist on an old game. Instead of prize money you can win baked goods and baking essentials. This is a true harvest festival original. Other contests include a pie eating contest, tractor trivia and a scavenger hunt. If you can ¿gure out the clues you will ¿nd a sweet treat awaiting you when you turn in your hunt sheet. Other attractions include the Alto

Library gently used book sale and the annual antique tractor display. Located on the green will be the free kids’ area. Found there will be the puff-n-pedal tractor pull, balloon stretches and animals, as well as inÀatables. Aa variety of mouth-watering items will be on hand to choose from, including chicken strips, French fries, elephant ears, ham sandwiches, hot dogs, pies, ice cream, polish sausage, pizza, walking tacos, kettle corn, as well as pulled pork served at the Alto Bar. Alto is not hard to ¿nd, it is located just off I-96 at exit 52. After exiting I-96 go south on M-50 following it to 60th Street, turn west on 60th Street. When you come to the stop sign at Bancroft you have arrived in Alto. Parking is available on the street and the Alto Baptist church.

Buttermilk Jamboree celebrates music diversity A wide range of home grown live music will be on display at the fourth annual Buttermilk Jamboree to be hosted by the Circle Pines Center near Delton on June 13 to 15. Celtic music is the staple of Grand Rapids-area favorite Conklin Ceili Band and in true Buttermilk Jamboree fashion, the Irish-roots music will get a twist of solid Detroit rock when Bill Grogan’s Goat takes the stage. Also providing new, unique, innovative and creative sounds will be groups like Fauxgrass, Rachel Davis and Ralston Bowles. The rock and bluegrass from those groups will even to shift to some jazz when Edye Evans Hyde sends her sultry tones through the sound system. That’s always been the intent of the Circle Pines Center, which welcomes artists and audiences of all ages to experience a variety of music, culture and community in its wooded setting. Weekend tickets, which include on-site camping, are available until June 7 for $70 with children under age 16, at $5. Adult ticket prices go up to $80 June 8. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $60 for adults and $5 for children. A Sunday-only ticket will be available for $30 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased online, www.circlepinescenter. org by calling the Circle Pines Center directly, 269-623-5555 or by visiting the Circle Pines Center of¿ce at 8650 Mullen Road in Orangeville Township.

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Fourth Annual Great Gravity Grand Prix Soap Box Derby Aug. 23, 2 p.m. Event categories include youth 8-12; youth 13-17; adult 18+, corporate & artistic. Event held at the Hastings Skate Park. 269-9 5- 915. www. deweysautobody.com Hastings Summerfest Car Show Aug. 2 , 10 a.m. - p.m. $10 entrance fee per vehicle, free for spectators. Over 30 trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Live DJ. Downtown Hastings. 269-9 88789, www.hastingscarclub.com Lakeside Concert Aug. 2 , 3-5 p.m. Enjoy a free

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Middleville’s Labor Day Bridge Walk/Volksmarch Sept. 1, 9 -11 a.m. Walk 8 bridge crossings & do a 5K or 10K walk on Thornapple Paul Henry Trail. Visit website for more info. Village of Middleville, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org 7th Annual Pink Arrow Football Game Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Lowell Memorial Stadium, 11700 Vergennes, Lowell. Lowell vs. Chicago Hubbard. Your Arrow Force VII Pink t-shirt is your ticket into the game. Food courts, ¿reworks and many other events on this day as well. Varsity volleyball and soccer begin at 3 p.m. www. pinkarrowpride.org Middleville Heritage Day Sept. 6, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Festivities include a 10k run, parade, antique car show, crafts, games, food, tractor pull & more, throughout the day. Visit the website for more information. Village of Middleville, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org Alto Harvest Festival & Car Show Sept. 13, 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, 868-6387. Muscle Cars Plus Sept. 1 , 9 a.m. - p.m. The 18th annual event & the area’s largest gathering of muscle cars at this special Car Show & Swap

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Meet. Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-671-5089. www. gilmorecarmuseum.org Ron Steven presents 1865 Diary of Robert Loomis, a Civil War Solider Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash SE, Lowell. Presented by Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-897-7688. www. lowellmuseum.org

FallFest Bluegrass Festival Sept. 19 & 20. 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. Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow Sept 20, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Experience Native American culture through a traditional pow wow including authentic dancing and drumming, arts and crafts and native foods. Historic Charlton Park, 25 5 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 269-9 5-3775. www. charltonpark.org

Route 66 Motor Tour Sept. 17-18 (Ionia segment of tour . Join us in downtown Ionia the evening of Sept. 17 or the morning of Sept. 18 as the 1st Annual Route 66 Motor Tour presents a display of over 200 vehicles. Special activities planned in the downtown for visitors. To register for the tour that begins in Sturgis and continues to Cheboygan, contact the City of Ionia DDA at 616-527-1 20. Participate for the entire tour or just a portion. Ionia DDA, 616-527-1 20, www.ci.ionia. mi.us

Fallasburg Fall Festival Sept. 20 - 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fine arts, traditional craft demonstrations, musical entertainment and hands-on art activities for kids. Fallasburg Park, 112 Fallasburg Park Dr., Lowell. LowellArts! 616-897-85 5. www. lowellartsmi.org Harvest Soups and Stews Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. This demonstration-style class showcases some of fall’s best comfort foods. Learn to make butternut squash soup, Greek minestrone and homemade applesauce. Cost is $ 5/person. Member discount. Reservations required. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Spruce Lodge, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, MI, 269-671-2 00, kbs. msu.edu/manorhouse

0LGGOHYLOOH ¿OOHG ZLWK VXPPHU IXQ DFWLYLWLHV Farmers markets, concerts by the river, hundreds of bicycles, free trolley rides and more are all part of the many community events planned this year in the village of Middleville. From now through Oct. 17, the farmers market will offer locally grown vegetables, fruits, homemade treats and handcrafted works every Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the village hall, 100 E. Main St. The market will add Wednesday night events from to 8 p.m. from June through Aug. 27. Community events are planned for the entire family throughout the summer, giving the residents and visitors a time to gather, share and have fun. Following is a list of a few of the events planned in Middleville: Fridays, June 13 through Aug. 22 — Riverbank Music Series. This free Friday night entertainment is offered along the banks of the Thornapple River at Stagecoach Park where families can spread picnic blankets or bring lawn chairs to enjoy the variety of musical talents. The music series starts each Friday at 6:30 p.m. and continues to 8:30. In case of bad weather, the concerts will be moved inside the Middleville United Methodist Church.

Scheduled performances are Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys on June 13, The Jim Shaneberger Band on June 20, Delilah Dewylde and the Lost Boys on June 27, The Adams Family Band July 11, Maiden Voyage on July 18, The Thirsty Perch Blues Band on July 25, Trilogy on Aug. 1, Stone Hedge on Aug. 8, Gun Lake Christian Church on Aug. 15 and Stolen Horses on Aug. 22. June 13, 14 and 15 — The 2 -Hour Challenge returns to Middleville when hundreds of bicyclists will take the streets and roads through the area and ride as many miles as they can in a 2 -hour period. Participants camp atThornapple Kellogg Middle School on Green Lake Road. The Middleville Rotary Club hosts a spaghetti dinner for the bikers and anyone wanting to visit from 5 to 7 p.m. June 13. This event brings contestants from all over the country to Middleville. Sept. 1 will be the Labor Day Bridge Walk in Middleville. Participants can walk eight bridge crossings and take part in a 5K or 10K walk on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The walk will be from 9 to 11 a.m. It is

sponsored by the village of Middleville, Thornapple Trail Association and endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. Sept. 6 — Heritage Day. This fun-¿lled day includes a parade, 5K race, trolley rides, antique car and motorcycle show, crafts, historical displays, games, food, tractor pull and entertainment throughout the day.

$UHD .V NHHS UXQQHUV RQ WKH JR Several runs of various sizes are on the calendar in area communities this summer. The Breaking Barriers 5K Saturday, June 7, will kick of the summer runs. The race, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. near Hastings Manufacturing Company, will bene¿t the Barry Community Free Clinic. For more information and registration, visit www.barrycommunityfreeclinic. net. A 5K run walk will be in Nashville Saturday, June 27, in conjunction with the annual car show. Jordan Lake Trail 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 28, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Online registration available at www. facebook.com/JordanLakeTrail or call Melissa Reigler, 616-520-3181.

The YMCA of Barry County and the Algonquin Lake Community Association are partnering in the sponsorship of the Fourth of July Fun Run at Algonquin Lake, beginning at 8 a.m. at YMCA Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. The event includes a .2-mile course around the lake for runners and a one-mile fun run for children 10 and under near the Y Camp. Pre-registration and day of race registration are available. Call the YMCA for more information, 269-9 5 57 . Hastings Summerfest will include a 10K run, 5K run, and a one-mile fun run. Visit www.hastingssummerfest. com for more information or to register for the events. 77

Lake Odessa Fair Sept. 25 - 29, Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 839 th Ave, Lake Odessa, 616-37 -0766, www.lakewoodareacofc.org

Lake Odessa Fall Festival Sept. 27, downtown Lake Odessa.

5th Annual Cadillac-LaSalle Gathering Car Show Sept. 28, 9 a.m. - p.m.Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, 269-6715089. www.gilmorecarmuseum. org

Girls Night Out Oct. 2, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy dining & shopping specials at participating locations throughout downtown Hastings.

during this turbulent decade. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-8977688. www.lowellmuseum.org

Arts and Eats Oct. 18 and 19. Arts and Eats is a backroad’s art, food & farm tour. Visit www.artsandeats.org for more information.

Hastings Harvest Festival Oct. , 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the Farmers Market. Courthouse Lawn, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Scarecrow contest winners will be announced at noon. Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts celebrate the season. Carved pumpkin contest. Participants are asked to bring pumpkins already cared. Judging takes place at noon. For more info: 269-9 5-2 5 . “Flashback to the 60s” Special Exhibit Oct. , 1- p.m. Stop in and see our new special exhibit about the 60s and learn more about this decade of change. Featuring all things political, fashion, music and happenings of the 60s. The exhibit will recall what Lowell was doing

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Harvest Fest Oct. , 2 p.m. For all ages. Don’t miss the family fun that includes: horseback riding, pumpkin carving, rocket building and launching, face painting, wagon rides, apple pressing, a camp¿re and stargazing. All activities are free, except for rocket building and supper. Rocket kits start at $7; supper is $5 per person ($20 max per family . For more information contact Branch Adventures, 2315 Lee Road, Saranac, 616-6 22315, www.branchadventures.org

Lakewood High School Alumni Reunion Sept. 20 at Willow Wood Golf Club, Sandborn Road, Portland. For more information call Bonnie Mattson, 517-60 -0713. Volunteer Training Oct. 21, 7 p.m. We are always looking for helping hands. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, 616-897-7688. www. lowellmuseum.org

Harvest Celebration Oct 11, 9 a.m. - dark. Downtown Lowell. Arts and crafts, pet expo, chili cook-off, scarecrow building hoedown and more! Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-897-9161. www. lowellharvestcelebration.org

All Hallows Eve Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m. Family-oriented event with trick or treating through the historic village. Hay rides, cider, costume parade. Costume judging and awards. Admission $3 per person, 12 and under free. Historic Charlton Park, 25 5 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 2699 5-3775. www.charltonpark.org

Girls’ Night Out Oct 16, 5 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lowell. Enjoy refreshments & cool bargains at participating merchants. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-897-9161. www.discoverlowell.org

Middleville Trick or Treating Oct. 31, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Candy can be checked at the UAW Hall on Washington Street. Village of Middleville, 269-795-3385. www. villageofmiddleville.org

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