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The Hastings YMCA Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run/walk Thursday, Nov. 27, will begin near Camp Algonquin northwest of Hastings. Check-in will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Algonquin Lake Community Association Lodge

parking lot, 2403 Old Iroquois Trail. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Parking will be at the ALCA Lodge and at the Barry County Mental Health parking lot. Those registering by Nov. 19 will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt. (No shirts will be ordered for those registering after Nov. 19). The entry fee (submitted by Nov. 18) is $20 per person, plus two new non-perishable food items.

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Families may register before Nov. 18 at a cost of $60 per family, plus two new nonperishable food items for up to four family members (at least one adult), and $10 for each additional family member. Everyone who participates will be put into a drawing to win one of four turkeys that will be given away at the conclusion of the race. Non-perishable food items collected from preregistration will be distributed Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Barry County United Way Fresh Food Initiative. Turkey Trot participants may volunteer with the distribution, but are not required to do so. All food items collected the day of the race will be donated to the United Way Fresh Food Initiative, as well. To sign up, visit Pennock Health and Wellness, 915 W. Green St., Hastings, or the <MCA ofÂżce 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings; or register and pay online, www. ymcaofbarrycounty.org.

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Portions of the popular and scenic Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Middleville are Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 because of deer hunting season. The trail remains open from Main Street in Middleville to the second bridge. The second bridge is still located within the village limits where no hunting is allowed.

Beyond the second bridge, the trail is closed for the month for safety reasons. The trail will reopen in December and is used often in the winter for snow shoeing, cross country skiing and walking. The trailhead in Middleville is at the Stagecoach Park off Main Street just north of the river.

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Thornapple Players offering musical review and Dickens classic The revue from past musicals The Thornapple Players will be and then presenting the Charles Dickens¶ classic ³A Christmas will be presented during three busy in November and December, performances Nov. 7, 8 and 9. ¿rst performing selections from Carol.´ Friday and Saturday shows will previous shows in November begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday¶s performance at 2 p.m. Selections will include songs from ³Anything Goes,´ ³My Fair Lady,´ ³Hello Dolly,´ PaMama Game,´ ³Mame,´ Sugar,´ ³Once Upon a Mattress,´ ³Nunsense,´ ³Oliver,´ ³Urinetown,´ ³Cra]y for <ou,´ ³Guys and Dolls,´ ³42nd Street´ and ³I Owe it All to <ou.´

Performances for “A Christmas Carol” will be Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. for the dress rehearsal; Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dec. 4, 5 and 6, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. All shows will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Members from the Thornapple Players cast perform a song and dance number from “42nd Street.” (Photo by Seth Graves)

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NOVEMBER 23RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS THROUGH LOWELL Nov. 14, 15 & 16. Over 300 artists & crafters on display. Participating businesses open for your holiday shopping. Maps available at Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, website & participating businesses. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www. christmasthroughlowell.org, 616-8979161. CALEDONIA LIBRARY HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Variety of items available from various vendors. Food concession.

THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL WINE & ART EVENT Nov. 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets $35 each. Participants will be able to paint wine & or pint glasses. Leason Sharpe Hall in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Call 269-945-2002 to reserve a spot. DECORATE THE MUSEUM Nov. 18, 1 p.m. Help decorate the Averill Historical Museum of Ada. Share new decorating ideas for the old house. Ada Historical Society, 7144 Headley St., Ada, 616-676-9346. www.adahistoricalsociety.org HERBAL HOLIDAY GIFTS Nov. 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn a variety of ways to use herbs & essential oils to make gifts for every occasion. Members $22; non-members $26. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute. org or 269-721-4190. HASTINGS YMCA TURKEY TROT 5K FUN RUN/ WALK Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Camp Algonquin northwest of Hastings. Check in at 7:30 a.m. at Algonquin Lake Community Association Lodge parking lot, 2403 Old Iroquois Trail. Parking at ALCA Lodge and at Barry County Mental Healthparking lot. Register and pay online by Nov. 18, www. ymcaofbarrycounty. org.

LAKEWOOD AREA CHRISTMAS ‘ROUND THE TOWN Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters sell their wares at a variety of homes, businesses and other venues. LOWELLARTS! HOLIDAY MARKET through Dec. 23. The LowellArts! King Gallery has been transformed iinto a unique shopping desitnation for the holidays featuring works by over 40 area artisans. it is a great opportunity to purchase handmade items including: pottery, paintings, bead work, photography, jewelry, textiles, glassworks, sculptures, basketry, gourds, woodcarvings, ornaments, beeswax candles, saps and lotions. Holiday market hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson St., Lowell, www.lowellartsmi.org, 616897-8545.

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Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Friends of the Caledonia Library will host a holiday craft show and provide an opportunity for some early

shopping. A variety of items will be available from various vendors, from jewelry to foods and preserves. A food concession will be provided by Jet’s Pizza.

Village Christmas craft show in Nashville The third annual Village Christmas in Nashville will include a craft show and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be in a new location: the gymnasium of Fuller Street Elementary. Santa Claus will stop by for a visit after riding in the village parade. The Village Christmas is sponsored by the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition. For more information, call Shirley Dexter, 517-852-0276.

The Village Christmas craft show in Nashville will be at Fuller Street School Saturday, Dec. 13.

Christmas in Caledonia kicks off Dec. 6 Starting with a parade at noon Saturday, Dec. 6, the Christmas season in Caledonia will formally open with a small-town, oldfashioned celebration. After the parade on Main Street, activities move to the

Caledonia Public Library where hot chocolate will be supplied by the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, along with cookies from the Friends of the Library, music from the Caledonia String Players and free photos with Santa, as

well as an opportunity to browse and see what is happening in the children’s corner and other parts of the library. The day will be capped by the tree-lighting ceremony approximately 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Christmas comes to Hastings the first weekend in December Each year the city of Hastings ushers in the holiday season the Âżrst Friday and Saturday of December. Friday Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, the city will host a myriad of festivities to bring holiday cheer for all ages. Friday the downtown businesses stay open late and some offer

light refreshments to shoppers. Hastings Public Library hosts local artisans and crafts people who display their wares for those who favor handmade items. The city also conducts a treelighting ceremony at city hall and a nativity dedication ceremony at the manger near the intersection of Broadway and State streets.

Saturday, the festivities continue with the annual Christmas parade, featuring holiday music performed by the Hastings High School Marching Band, holiday-themed Àoats created by local businesses, churches and organizations and more.

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DECEMBER THORNAPPLE PLAYERS PRESENT “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Dec. 3 - 6 Dress rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m. Dennison Performing Arts Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. SANTA VISITS Dec. 5, 4-6 p.m. & 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. & Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m. at Ionia Armory Center. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www. ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560. TINSEL, TREATS & TROLLEY Dec. 5, 5:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. Village of Ada. Bridge lighting ceremony, caroling, luminaries, trolley rides, stores open late, treats & refreshments throughout the village, Old World Santa will make an appearance. www. adabusinessassociation.com

HOLIDAY HOP Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m. Downtown Hastings. Annual Hastings Christmas celebration. Event kicks off with the manger lighting & ends with the Christmas tree dedication at city hall. Holiday Hop features store sales, carolers, hot chocolate & free trolley rides. Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 269-945-2454. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CAROLING Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Downtown Ionia. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www. ioniachamber.org, 616527-2560.

MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. Downtown Ionia. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www. ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560. HASTINGS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Dec. 5. Downtown Hastings. Businesses stay open late & some offer light refreshments to shoppers. Local artisans at Hastings Public Library. Tree-lighting ceremony, nativity dedication & more. THORNAPPLE WIND BAND CONCERT Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Hastings High School lecture hall. Hosting the Olivet College Gospel Choir. MRS. CLAUS BAZAAR Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ionia Middle School. Crafts, tasty treats & Christmas galore! Nearly 100 booths. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www.ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560.

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A unique shopping destination for the holidays LowellArts! Holiday Market features over 40 artists LowellArts! King Gallery has been transformed into a unique shopping destination for the holidays. Featuring works by over 40 area artisans, the annual LowellArts! Holiday Market is open November 13 and continues through December 23.

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Handmade gift items include basketry, bead work, beeswax candles, glass work, jewelry, metal work, ornaments, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, soap, textiles, and wood working. This is a juried show with participating artists from around the region. On November 13 from 6-8 pm,

through Saturday, 10 am-6 pm from November 13 through December 23. The LowellArts! King Gallery is located near Main Street of downtown Lowell at 149 South Hudson Street, Lowell. The LowellArts! Holiday Market will be open extended hours during the “Christmas Through Lowell� event where

over 50 homes, churches and businesses in Lowell will open their doors to display the wares of over 300 artists and crafters. LowellArts! is one of the destinations during this unique, three-day, holiday celebration. Hours during Christmas Through Lowell are Friday, November 14 from 9 am-9 pm, Saturday, November 15 from 9 am-7 pm and Sunday, November 16 from 11 am-5 pm. Several LowellArts! Holiday Market artists will be offering demonstrations at special times during the month-long show. Sunday, November 16 from 11am-5 pm, jewelry artist Cindy Allen will be on-site demonstrating how she makes her one-of-a-kind vintage button rings, which will also be for sale. Saturday, December 6 from 12-6 pm, Diann Bartnick Borton will demonstrate her mosaic work. Saturday, December 13 from 12-6 pm, Cindy Allen will be back, this time helping visitors create their own wishing bracelets. The bracelets take 20-30 minutes to make and are $2 for materials. Saturday, December 20 from 12-6 pm, jewelry artist Skylar Brez will demonstrate the basics of needle felting, taking a small piece of felt and embellishing it with roving, yarn, silk thread and beads to make a brooch. For more information or to acquire images, please contact Janet Teunis, project director, at 616-897-8545 or janet@ lowellartsmi.org

Art programs, displays planned in Caledonia The same people who provided the inaugural exhibit of painted doors last year in Caledonia are back with what promises to be an exciting year of art exhibits and activities. The Art in Caledonia group has lined up an activity in cooperation with a local artist and business called “Brews and Brushes” beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Essential Bean Coffee House and Pub in Caledonia. Plans call for the activity to continue on the second Saturday of

each month into 2015. Canvases, paints, and brushes will be provided; because space is limited to approximately 50 participants, reservations are encouraged. For reservations and cost information, call the Essential Bean, 616-8917700. For those who did not get to see the quilts exhibited at Grand Rapids ArtPrize, the exhibit, “Quilts and More Quilts,” will be displayed Feb. 9 to 26, at the Caledonia Public Library during normal business hours. A story quilt program also is planned.

A second feature is a juried quilt exhibition. The top ¿ve quilts also will be at the library. The remaining quilts will be exhibited at the United Bank during normal hours. The celebration of quilts may also include a series of wooden barn quilts to be exhibited on the Caledonia Elevator Company building on Main Street in the village of Caledonia. For more information, see the Art in Caledonia Facebook page.

Nighttime Santa parade dazzles after dark Holiday lights twinkle in the eyes of attendees of the annual Lowell Nighttime Santa Parade which will set the city’s historic Main Street aglow Saturday, December 6. The parade will wrap up a day-long schedule packed with holiday activities and celebrations. Festivities kick off early at Lowell High School, located at 11700 Vergennes, where the Rogue River Artisans 32nd annual Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Show will take place from 9-4. Local artisans will showcase creative works from pottery to photography and soaps to specialty foods. The nominal one dollar admission will be used to support future activities of the Lowell Red Arrows. Rudolph’s Craft Workshop will be held inside the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce building located at 113 Riverwalk Plaza. This event welcomes children aged two to six to create takehome holiday inspired arts and crafts. Stickers, scissors, glue and

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4-6. Piping hot pancakes, Àuffy eggs and savory sausage are to be served to attendees along with a choice of hot or cold beverage. Proceeds from donations collected will bene¿t the activities and operations of the Kent County Youth Fair. At 6 pm sharp a convoy of holiday Àoats will start out from the fairgrounds and head down to Main Street for the nighttime parade. This year’s chosen theme is “Christmas Around the World.” Businesses, churches, schools, musical performers and more are present at the magical community event. Santa, pulled through historic downtown Lowell on his sleigh, will make his appearance at the end of the parade.

Hastings school choirs will perform seasonal concerts The public is welcome to enjoy a variety of vocal music performed by Hastings’ middle and high school choirs throughout the 2014-15 school year. This year’s concert line-up includes: December 14 - middle school winter collage concert featuring the Hastings Middle School bands and choirs, 2 p.m., Hastings High School gymnasium.

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DECEMBER HISTORY OF THE LANDSCAPE HIKE Dec. 6, 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. A hike on institute property to see how Native Americans, settlers & farmers impacted the land. Members FREE; non-members $6. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190. CALEDONIA CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Dec. 6 parade at noon & tree-lighting ceremony around 4 p.m., with cookies, music & Santa in between. HASTINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 6. Downtown Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Dec. 6. Parade starts at McFall Elementary & travels east on Main Street. Santa will be available after the parade at Stagecoach Park for photographs & treats.

NIGHT-TIME SANTA PARADE & CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Dec. 6, Main Street, Lowell. Wide range of activities, vistas & pictures with Santa, pancake supper. Christmas shopping, children’s craft workshop & more! Parade starts at 6 p.m. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www. discoverlowell.org, 616-897-9161. SHOP THE VALLEY Dec. 7, 1 to 6 p.m. Maple Valley Jr./ Sr. High School. Local businesses will celebrate the holiday season with music & shopping. Maple Valley Band will perform a Christmas concert at 3 p.m. For more information, email Jenna Burns, jnaburns@gmail.com. LAKEWOOD AREA CHORAL SOCIETY & CAPITAL CITY RINGERS CONCERT Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Lakewood Area Choral Society joint Christmas concert with Capital City Ringers at Lakewood High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 7223 Velte Road, Lake Odessa.

BELL & BRASS CONCERT Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Bells and Brass concert, featuring the Coldwater Brass & the Joybells of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church,13120 Bell Road, Lake Odessa. OVER 50 GROUP MEETS Dec. 10, at the community building in Freeport. Potluck & entertainment. No dues or pre-registration. Call Gerry or Lou Allen, 616-765-8331; or Marge Barcroft, 269-945-2687, for more information. SANTA ON THE LOWELL SHOWBOAT Dec. 10 & 17, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Dec. 13 & 20, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children & adults can visit with Santa & tour the Lowell Showboat. Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. offers horse & carriage rides, pictures with Santa, warming ¿res, hot dogs, roasted chestnuts, and ice sculpture carving. The line to see Santa is outdoors. Please dress accordingly. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www.discoverlowell.org, 616-897-9161. NASHVILLE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS Dec. 13. Including a craft show & bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fuller Street Elementary. For more information, call Shirley Dexter, 517-852-0276. CHRISTMAS IN FALLASBURG Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m. Fallasburg schoolhouse. 13944 Covered Bridge Rd., North of Lowell. The 140-year-old schoolhouse opens its doors to welcome you with traditional holiday music by the Hawks & Owls band, wine, cheese, cider, coffee plus a roaring bon¿re. Suggested donation: $20. Fallasburg Historical Society, www. fallasburg.org

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Charlton Park offers sampling of Victorian Christmas The 33rd annual Of Christmas Past will return to Historic Charlton Park Dec. 13 and 14 from noon to 5 p.m., and people of all ages can celebrate the holiday season in a turn-of-the-century Victorian setting. More than 15 historic buildings will be open, offering activities of yesteryear. Guests will have a chance to roast chestnuts, drink wassail and go on a wagon ride. They also will have a chance to make candles, corn husk dolls, ornaments and sachets.

Victorian food will include north of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton popcorn, fresh baked cookies, Park Road. For more information, cinnamon and sugar apples and visit www.charltonpark.org plum pudding. To round out the Victorian Christmas, children can visit with St. Nicholas, and everyone can enjoy live Christmas music. The cost is $5 for anyone 13 and up; $3 for children 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under. Charlton Park is between Hastings and Nashville,

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Santa on the Showboat Each December Lowell’s historic Showboat, the Robert E. Lee, converts into a whimsical Christmas wonderland where even Santa Claus himself feels at home. Inside the festively decorated Santa Room, on the lower level of the nearly 80-year-old vessel, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to deliver their Christmas wish lists and capture a magical holiday moment with the infamous man in red. After taking a seat in the best spot on the boat, Santa’s lap, guests will be offered a take-home photo with Santa provided by local sponsors Modern Photographics and River Valley Credit Union. The next stop for visitors is the upper level Cookie Room where families will be treated to complimentary hot cocoa and a variety of scrumptious cookies

provided by Laurels of Kent that they may enjoy while touring the rest of the three level showboat docked along the Flat River on Riverwalk Plaza. Santa, along with his best gal Mrs. Claus and their crew of

friendly elves, will be on hand several occasions throughout the month to delight and entertain families. His ¿rst stop will be Saturday, December 6 from 2:30-4 as part of the city’s annual Christmas festivities and sparkling nighttime parade. He will also be aboard on Saturday, December 13 and 20 for morning visits that will run from 10:30-1. Those seeking an evening visit with Santa should arrive between 5:30-7 on Wednesday, December 10 or 17. Friday, December 12 another of Lowell’s many Christmas celebrations, A Night of Holiday Cheer, will boast a visit from Mr. Claus from 5:30-7:30. The evening will also feature horse drawn carriage rides, warming ¿res, freshly roasted chestnuts, ice sculpture carving and live entertainment.

CHS Music department has series of concerts The Caledonia High School department of music, under the direction of chair Kyle Wellfare and colleagues Kara Stevens and Bryan Kolk, has a series of concerts planned in the coming months. All performances will be at the ¿ne arts center in Caledonia High School, begin at 7 p.m., and are free of charge. Seating capacity

in the ¿ne arts center is limited to about 950 seats. The high is located at 9050 Kraft Ave. The Caledonia High School Choir under the direction of Kara Stevens will present its Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 15. The midwinter concert will be Monday, Feb. 16. The Caledonia High School Band will present its Christmas

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DECEMBER CELEBRATE A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Dec. 13 & 14, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Take a trip back in time at Charlton Park turnof-the-century village. Historic buildings & museum decorated with garlands of fresh greenery. Tour the village, live music in the church, roasted chestnuts & wassail, make corn husk angels & dip candles. Admission $5 for ages 13+; $3

for kids 5-12; 4 & under free. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, www.charltonpark.org, 269-945-3775.

WINTER COLLAGE CONCERT Dec. 14, 4 p.m. Featuring the Hastings High School bands & choirs. Hastings High School gymnasium.

WINTER COLLAGE CONCERT Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Featuring the Hastings Middle School bands & choirs. Hastings High School gymnasium.

DECEMBER BRUNCH & CHRISTMAS CONCERT Dec. 14. Enjoy a heart-warming winter brunch & listen to holiday music by Thornapple Brass. Brunch cost: adult members $14; children $7; non-member adults $16; children $8. Must be pre-registered and pre-paid. The Christmas concert is FREE and open to the public. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190.

LAKEWOOD AREA CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings.

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND & CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Lakewood High School auditorium with songs of the season by local musicians & singers. LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Lakewood High School auditorium. MIDDLEVILLE HOLLY TROLLEY Dec. 18, 5 to 8:30 p.m.Trolley rides will tour the village while riders sing along to favorite Christmas carols. Special activ ties at Middleville United Methodist Church & Masonic Lodge on Main Street. WINTER BREAK - ENJOY SLEDDING HILL & TRAILS Dec. 22, 2014 through January 2, 2015 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE & open to the public. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www.cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190.

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CHS Players present holiday-themed show The Caledonia High School Players are performing “A Christmas Carol,” as their fall show, introducing the beginning of the holiday season in Caledonia. Performances are scheduled Thursday,

Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 and 7 p.m. All performances are in the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center located at 9050 Kraft Avenue in Caledonia.

Tickets purchased in advance online at chsplayers.org or through the box of¿ce, 616-891-6207, are $6 each; tickets purchased at the door are $8.

Shop the Valley includes concert Local businesses, in conjunction with the Maple Valley Band, will celebrate the holiday season with music and shopping at the second Shop the Valley Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. Guests may take a break from shopping and listen to the Maple Valley Band’s Christmas concert at 3 p.m.

Delton’s Hometown Christmas is Dec. 2 The Delton Business Association will host its Hometown Christmas celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Area businesses invite visitors and residents to patronize several participating establishments during the event. Several businesses, as well as the library, will offer light refreshments. New this year, businesses will set up

table space in the Barry Township Hall, offering refreshments. Horse-drawn wagon rides are planned, as well. The Delton Business Association and RadioShack of Hastings are sponsoring a free drawing for a 32-inch Àat-screen television. Tujax Tavern and Sajo’s Pizza will once again sponsor the New Year’s Eve ¿reworks, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m.

A Scholastic book fair will be included. Shop the Valley and concert will be at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. These events are sponsored by Maple Valley Schools Parent Advisory Council. For more information, email Jenna Burns, jnaburns@gmail. com.

Middleville plans December holiday events The Middleville community will celebrate the holidays with three different events in December. The annual community Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 6. The event will feature a holiday parade that starts at McFall Elementary and travels east on Main Street. Santa will be available after the parade at Stagecoach Park for photographs and treats.

Thursday, Dec. 18, the community will have the Holly Trolley celebration from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Trolley rides will tour the village and the decorated businesses and homes. During the rides, guests are encouraged to sing along with favorite Christmas carols.

Special activities also take place at the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge on Main Street. Santa is scheduled to be at the Masonic Lodge, and the church will have music and cookie sales. A nativity scene will be staged outside the church. The ¿nal event for the year is the New Year’s Eve ball-raising event. The 2013-14 ball raising New Year’s Eve gala was the ¿rst for the village, and plans are to have the family friendly event again. The Masonic Lodge was the place for games and snacks while waiting for the ball drop. The countdown will begin moments before midnight when a large lighted ball is raised as a way of celebrating an “uplifting” New year. Santa will be in Middleville Dec. 18 to visit with youngsters.

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DECEMBER CHRISTMAS EVE LUMINARIES Dec. 24. Christmas Eve luminaries add a solemn glow to the evening in the village of Woodland. From dusk to midnight, residents & visitors can drive through town to see streets lined with luminaries. DELTON NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Dec. 31, beginning at 10 a.m. Fireworks will be a highlight of the evening. HASTINGS NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL DROP Dec. 31, downtown Hastings. Ring in the new year with family-friendly fun, music, ice sculptures & more. MIDDLEVILLE NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL - RAISING Dec. 31. Family-friendly event, with games & snacks while waiting for the ball drop.

JANUARY “UNDER THE HOOD” PROGRAM January. Gilmore Car Museum’s “Under the Hood” program will offer guests the chance to see under the hoods of some of America’s favorite automobiles throughout the Gilmore Automotive Heritage Center and connecting galleries. Free with general admission. Visit www. gilmorecarmuseum.org. SHOE YEAR’S DAY HIKE Jan. 1, 11 a.m. Taking place in Yankee Springs, hosted by Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Scenic Trail. See events page, www. northcountrytrail.org/cnd/cnd.htm. ARTPRIZE SECOND GLANCE Jan. 6 - Feb. 15, Gallery hours: Tues. Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat., 1-4 p.m. A

showcase of local artists from ArtPrize will be on display in the LowellArts! King Gallery. The exhibit includes artists who live within 20 miles of the city of Lowell & were selected to be part of this show. This is a great opportunity to get a second look at artwork by many talented local artists who had their work in ArtPrize 2014. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson St., Lowell, www.lowellartsmi. org, 616-897-8545. ARTS IN MOTION AT LOWELLARTS! Jan. 10 - Feb. 14. Arts in Motion provides classes in the arts for individuals with disabilities. Through expressive arts, their mission is to enrich the community & lives of individuals with disabilities. This winter, Arts in Motion will be offering a series of classes in music, dance & drama at the LowellArts! facility, 149 S. Hudson St., Lowell. Cost is $15 per class, $75 if you register for all 6 weeks. For ages 8 years & up, minimum of 4 students needed to run the class. Classes are Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Arts in Motion, www.artsinmotionstudio.org, 616-446-1409. JANUARY BRUNCH & WINTER FESTIVAL Jan. 11. Enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, craft making, a ¿re in the ¿replace & a marshmallow roast. Brunch cost: adult member $14; children $7; non-member adults $16; children $8. Must be pre-registered & pre-paid for Brunch. Winter Festival is FREE & open to the public. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190. OVER 50 GROUP MEETS Jan. 14, at the community building in Freeport. Potluck and entertainment. No dues or pre-registration. Call Gerry or Lou Allen, 616-765-8331; or Marge Barcroft, 269-945-2687, for more information. COOKING CLASS - HORS D’OEUVRES & WINE Jan. 17, 3 - 5 p.m. Chef Richard Centala

will demonstrate how to use wine when making simple, but elegant appetizers. Members $15; non-members $18. Program limited to 20 participants. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www.cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190. BARRY AREA HOME SHOW Jan. 23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering an array of products & services for the home. Barry Expo Center, M-37 between Hastings & Middleville. SNOWSHOE LACING Jan. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Actually make a pair of traditional snowshoes to use for winters to come. Choose from a variety of snowshoe styles. Members $175; nonmembers $195. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190. LAKE ODESSA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY QUILT SHOW Jan. 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Jan. 25, 2-5 p.m. Everything from historical quilts to modern, all by local quilters. Lake Odessa Depot Museum Complex, 1117 Emerson St. IONIA CHAMBER AWARDS Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m. Ionia Theatre. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www. ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560. YOUTH THEATER Jan. 24 & Jan. 31, 7 p.m. The LowellArts! Players presents a hilarious comedy combining three classic fairy tales (The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff & Goldilocks & the Three Bears). Public performances are Sat., Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at the Lowell Performing Arts Center, Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes St. & Sat., Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at the Saranac Peforming Arts Center, Saranac High School, 88 Pleasant St. Admission $5. LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson St., Lowell, www.lowellartsmi. org, 616-897-8545.

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syrup making. Members $28; nonmembers $32. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190. THORNAPPLE WIND BAND CONCERT Feb. 7, at Olivet College, joining the Olivet College Symphonic Band.

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Hastings will drop the ball on New Year’s Eve Young and old alike are invited to head to downtown Hastings on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, to ring in the New Year with family-friendly music and fun. The streets will be closed off during the hours leading up to midnight so everyone can enjoy festive music, ice sculptures, refreshments and more. Just before midnight, everyone will gather at the corner of State and Jefferson streets to count down the seconds to the new year and watch as the ball descends from the roof of the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, followed by Crowds gather in downtown Hastings for the annual familya static rooftop ¿reworks display and the traditional singing of friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. “Auld Lang Syne.”

Over-50 group gathers monthly in Freeport Anyone age 50 and up automatically quali¿es to join a group that meets the second Wednesday of the month at the community building in Freeport.

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the birds you identify in your back yard. Take a short hike at the Institute to count & identify birds. Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www. cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4190.

GUN LAKE WINTERFEST Feb. 13, 14 & 15. Most events at Allegan County Park on west side of Gun Lake. Children’s games, polar dip, contests, sporting events, swimsuit modeling, comedy show, dance, ice sculpting and more. Local restaurants offer dining specials. FREE FISHING WEEKEND Feb. 14 & 15. No license necessary. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Visit Michigan.gov for more information. GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT HIKE Feb. 14, 9 -11:30 a.m. Learn to help bird scientists around the world by reporting

FEBRUARY GREEN GABLES HAVEN 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION & DINNER Feb. 14. EverAfter Banquet Hall on North Michigan Avenue in Hastings. All funds raised support operations of Green Gables Haven. PINT WITH THE PAST Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m. Beer-tasting fundraiser, featuring Michigan craft brews, live music, hors d’oeuvres & vintage autos. Gilmore Car Museum. Visit www.gilmorecarmuseum.org. LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Main gymnasium. To help get ready & share the program with parents & the community. MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE PLAYERS’ DINNER THEATER Feb. 20 & 21. Presentation of “Alibis,” Yankee Springs Golf Course Legacy Restaurant, 12300 Bowens Mill Road, Wayland. www. villageplayersofmiddleville.com.

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Lowell Expo slated for March Lowell will prove the many reasons they are “The Next Place to Be” at the Lowell Community Expo on March 28 at Lowell High School, located at 11700 Vergennes, from 9-3. Exhibitors will enjoy the opportunity to develop customer contacts, increase awareness or maintain visibility and to show the pride that they have in their product, service or organization. Attendees will be introduced to

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the largest gravel road race in the United States. Each year it tests riders again on 23-, 36- or 62-mile courses. The 36-mile course features 80 percent rolling gravel roads, pavement, one mile of rough two-track, rocks, sand, mud and possibly snow and ice, along with 2.200 feet of climbing. The race includes multiple classes for different bicycles and age groups, and participants start in groups based on the class they have entered.

In addition to the race local food vendors will be open and Founders Brewing Company, which sponsors the event, will have a beer tent. For more information, visit www.barry-roubaix.com; or email rickplite@gmail.com. Entries are capped at 3,500 racers. Registration opens at noon Monday, Dec. 1, and closes at 3,500 entrants or 11:45 p.m. Sunday, March 15, whichever happens 多rst.

As many as 3,500 cyclists could speed across the streets of Hastings and into the country in the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race March 28.

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