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Family Storytime Nov. 1, 8, 15 10:30 a.m. Share books, stories, rhymes, music & movement as a family; develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. For children ages 6 & under with a caregiver. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007. Lake Odessa Antique Mall Christmas Open House Nov. 1 & 3. 1014 Fourth Ave., 616-374-3089. Business Expo Nov. 1, Expo 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Summit Presentations, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. $10 fee for lunch & summit. Barry Expo Center, 5778 N. M37 Hwy, Hastings, www. mibarry.com, 269-945-2487. Storytime Nov. 1, 8, 15 & 29, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville. michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001. Pre-School Story Time Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Songs, games, a craft & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Rhyme Time Music & Movement Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m. Move & groove together with action rhymes, songs, games & hands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening & literacy skills. For children ages 6 & younger with a caregiver. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-7842007. Home Weatherization Nov. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bob Kildea of Home Energy Insight will lead this workshop at one of the Institute residential facilities showing you real life examples of energy loss & KLTVUZ[YH[PUN OV^ [V PTWYV]L LMĂ„JPLUJ` Participants should be prepared to handle I\PSKPUN TH[LYPHSZ PU H IHZLTLU[ VY H[[PJ Pre-registration is required. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www.cedarcreekinstitute.org, 269-721-4190. Recycling for the Creative Soul an altered books workshop Nov. 3, 10, 11 a.m. Create a one-of-a-kind personal journal using discarded books embellished with inks, paint, trinkets, jewelry & other ephemera in this two-class altered books series. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. For adults. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007.

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Lego Club Nov. 3, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. All Lego enthusiasts, gather your Legos & join in the fun. A new challenge each month. Call for more information. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263.

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Family Storytime Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m. Share books, stories, rhymes, music & movement as a family; develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. For children ages 6 & under with a caregiver. Alto )YHUJO 3PIYHY` 3PUĂ„LSK (S[V ^^^ kdl.org, 616-784-2007.

Fall, a busy time in Lowell Every fall, the town celebrates the season with Harvest Festival and chili cook-off in mid-October. The celebration has something for everyone including a brisk run in the morning, arts and crafts show, music at the fairgrounds, and a farmers’ market for one last time before winter sneaks in. The stores in historic downtown are open to give visitors an early start on Christmas shopping. %URZVH WKH ¿QH MHZHOHUV DQWLTXHV JODVV GHVLJQV RU WKH ¿QH DUWV JDOOHU\ ZLWK SDLQWLQJV IURP ORFDO artists. And visit one of the restaurants and cafes on Main Street for a hearty fare. Another great fall event organized by the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is the annual Girls Night Out (GNO) that has grown from a few participating merchants to a shopping extravaganza. GNO annually carries a theme, so hundreds of women sport various attires and hairdos to be in style. Many merchants offer chocolates, cheese and wine.

Curiosity Day with Curious George Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. Are you curious about animals, drawing, cooking or stories? Math, science, art or engineering? Join your host, the Man with the Yellow Hat, as he guides you through games & activities to pique your curiosity. For ages 6 & younger. (S[V )YHUJO 3PIYHY` 3PUĂ„LSK (S[V www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007. Full Service & Repair on

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Toddler Story Time Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, games & a craft. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. Babytime Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1 p.m. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening & language skills. For babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007. KDL Kids Club Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4 p.m. Join our KDL Kids Club programs for crafts, storytimes, games & other activities. For grades K-5. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007.

Knitting 101 Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www. clarksville.michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001.

Storytime Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville. michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001. Young Chess Tutoring Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Want to learn how to play chess? Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk

beginners through the game & show them how to strategize. Kids through 12th grade welcome. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-9454263.

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Chess/Checkers Club Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test your chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Library Book Club Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Join the discussion of Sarah Vowell’s “Unfamiliar Fishes.� Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Knitting 101 Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146.

Panel Discussion - Freedom is not free Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Panel discussion moderated by Mark Weber. All veterans, their families & friends are encouraged to attend. These programs are a way to remind us that MYLLKVT PZ UV[ MYLL HUK [V YLĂ…LJ[ VU [OVZL who fought for us in the past & remember [OVZL [YVVWZ [OH[ HYL Ă„NO[PUN [VKH` ;OPZ program will be held at the Lowell VFW Post 8303, 3116 Alden Nash SE, Lowell. Lowell Area Historical Museum, www. lowellmuseum.org, 616-897-7688.

1st to 3rd Club Nov. 7, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

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Sleigh Bells & Holly Nov. 8 - Dec. 22 in the King Gallery at LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, Lowell. A OVSPKH` THYRL[ VM Ă„UL HY[Z OVSPKH` gifts from local artists. LowellArts!, www. lowellartscouncil.org, 616-897-8545. Veterans Event Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at the Ada Township Assembly Hall, 7330 Thornapple River Dr., Ada. The Ada Historical Society presents a lecture jointly with the Michigan Military Preservation Society. Speaker & content will be forthcoming. Check the website: www.adahistoricalsociety.org, 616-6769346. Getaway for the Day Nov. 10. Chicago. Shopping on the 4HNUPĂ„JLU[ 4PSL [V\Y *OPJHNV HY[ architecture, culture & cuisine. Ionia County Historical Society, www.ioniahistory.org, 616-527-4945.

19th Annual Auction for the Arts Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Bring your friends, take home some great art & non-art items & support arts & culture in Barry County. Held at Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Thornapple Arts Council, 1013 W. Green St., Hastings, www.thornapplearts.org, 269-945-2002.

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Holiday Gift Show & Lunch Nov. 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Personal, handcrafted, natural & artistic gifts for sale. There will be 3 scheduled seating times for lunch. Pre-registration & payment are required for lunch. Gift show is free. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, www.cedarcreekinstitute. org, 269-721-4190.

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Pizza and Pages Nov. 15, 4 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens discussing edgy books. This month the book under discussion is Teri Hall’s “The Line.� Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

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Bookworms Book Discussion Meeting Nov. 19, 6 p.m. See website for booklist. Christmas Through Lowell Meetings are half an hour. Saranac Public Nov. 16, 17 & 18 Over 300 artists & crafters Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www. display & sell their wares. Participating saranac.michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. businesses open for your holiday shopping. Maps available at the Lowell Area Chamber Curiosity Day with Curious George of Commerce & all participating businesses. Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Are you curious about Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www. animals, drawing, cooking or stores? Math, christmasthroughlowell.org, 616-897-9161. science, art or engineering? Join the Man with the Yellow Hat, as he guides you through Movie - It’s a Wonderful Life games & activities. For ages 6 & younger. Nov. 17 & 18, 1-4 p.m. The Lowell Area Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. Monroe, Historical Museum presents the vintage Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-784-2007. Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life in

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Genealogy Club Nov. 27, 6 - 8 p.m. Join members of our Genealogy Club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. Grossology Workshop Nov. 21, 1 p.m. Face it: if it’s on the gross State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. side, kids tend to love it. But there’s a lot to com, 269-945-4263. learn from stuff that’s snotty, stinky, oozy & mushy. This program harnesses kids’ Out of this World Party natural curiosity - and it’s so much fun they Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m. Join us for some won’t realize they’re learning science! For galactic games, stellar stories & alien ages 6 & older. Englehardt Branch Library, activities. Come dressed as an astronaut 200 N. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616- or space creature & enjoy the fun! For all ages. Englehardt Branch Library, 200 N. 784-2007. Monroe, Lowell, www.kdl.org, 616-7842007.

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Magical Moments Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling Nov. 30, downtown Ionia. Enjoy the lighting of a majestic Christmas tree centered on Main Street at the Depot Street Intersection with holiday caroling before the parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www.ioniachamber.org, 616527-2560. Thornapple Garden Club Wreath, Baked Goods Sale Main Street Electric Christmas Parade Nov. 30, 5 - 8 p.m. Freshly cut wreaths, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. downtown Ionia. Bring baked goods & crafts. Sale at Hastings in the holiday season & light up the night Public Library, 227 E. State Street. with this tradition of nearly 50 entries. 4\ZPJ ÅVH[Z THYJOLYZ HUPTHSZ :HU[H more! Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www. ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560.

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Tinsel, Treats & Trolley Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Village of Ada. Bridge lighting ceremony, luminaries, trolley rides, Ada Holiday History Hunt, stores open late, treats & refreshments throughout the village. Ada Historical Society, www.adahistoricalsociety.org, 616-676-9346.

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Lego Club Dec. 1, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. All Lego enthusiasts, gather your Legos & join in the fun. A new challenge each month. Call for more information. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263.

Middleville Christmas Parade Dec. 1, 10 a.m. Parade travels on Main Street, East across M-37 through downtown & ends on Church Street. www. villageofmiddleville.org, 269-795-9286.

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 1, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Armory Community Center, 439 W. Main, Ionia. City of Ionia Winter Reading Dec. 1 - March 31. Program for adults Parks & Recreation, www.ioniachamber. & young adults, earn a prize entry for org, 616-523-1800 ext. 101. every 10 books read. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www. Ada Village Santa Parade g of Ada. saranac.michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146 or Dec. 1, 11 a.m. Village Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville.michlibrary. org, 616-693-1001. Hastings Christmas Parade Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Parade line-up along east State Street, route travels through downtown Hastings. Barry County Chamber of Commerce, www.mibarry. com, 269-945-2454. Movie - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m. The Lowell Area Historical Museum presents the famous Christmas cartoon, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It will play every 45 minutes starting at 1 p.m. Call to reserve your seat. Lowell Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, www.lowellmuseum.org, 616-897-7688. Pictures with Santa Dec. 1, 3-4 p.m. After the Christmas Parade Santa will be warming his toes by [OL 3PIYHY`ÂťZ Ă„YLWSHJL .YHI `V\Y JHTLYH & take the opportunity to snap a picture of your children with the merry old elf. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

TOTS/Chamber Rudolph’s Craft Workshop Dec. 1, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. For preschool age children. Free event. Held at the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Lori at TOTS for more information, 616-9872532.

Festival of Trees Dec. 1, 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Armory Community Center, 439 W. Main, Ionia. Tree decorating, theme trees decorated by businesses, organizations & families. Vote with dollars for your favorite tree. All funds ILULĂ„[ SVJHS H[OSL[PJ ZJOVSHYZOPWZ *P[` VM Ionia Parks & Recreation, 616-523-1800 ext. 101.

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Nighttime Santa Parade & Christmas Festivities Dec. 1. Main Street, Lowell. Wide range of activities, Ice Sculpture demo, visits & pictures with Santa, pancake supper, Christmas shopping, eateries & more! Parade starts at 6 p.m. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www.discoverlowell.org, Chess/Checkers Club 616-897-9161. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 6 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test your chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. Festival of Lights Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. Harold Classic Memorial Park, E. Thatcher Street, Woodland. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, www.lakewoodareacoc.org, 616-3740766.

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Storytime Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville. michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001.

Movie Memories & Milestones Santa on the Lowell Showboat Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 5 - 8 p.m. Hastings Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 8, 15 hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. & 22, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children & adults can visit with Santa & tour the Lowell Pre-School Story Time Showboat. Dec. 7 offers horse & carriage Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Songs, YPKLZ SP]L YLPUKLLY ^HYTPUN ÄYLZ OV[ KVNZ games, a craft & great stories. Hastings roasted chestnuts & live entertainment. Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. Please note that the line to see Santa hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. is outdoors. Please dress accordingly. Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, www. discoverlowell.org, 616-897-9161.

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Christmas in Fallasburg a community celebration Dec. 8, 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, cideer, coffee & lots of *OYPZ[THZ NVVKPLZ WS\Z H YVHYPUN IVUÄYL PU adjacent Fallas Field. Suggested donation: $15. Fallasburg Historical Society, www. fallasburg.org

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Annual Barry County Commission on Aging Christmas Party Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact the Barry County Commission on Aging to sign up, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, www.barrycounty.org, 269-948-4856.

Bookworms Book Discussion Meeting Dec. 17, 6 p.m. See website for book list. Of Christmas Past Dec. 8 & 9, contact Historic Charlton Park Meetings are half an hour. Saranac Public for more information, www.charltonpark. Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www. saranac.michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. org, 269-945-3775

TOTS Annual Preschool Family Christmas Party Dec. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For families with children up to age 5, older siblings welcome. Bring your riding toys to ride in the gym. (preschoolers only). Enjoy crafts, refreshments, a story and sing-a-long! $1 per child. Bushnell Gym, 700 Elizabeth, Lowell. Contact Lori at TOTS for more information, 616-987-2532.

Holly Trolley Christmas Dec. 20, 6-8:30 p.m. Crafts & Santa for the children. Holly Trolley rides will begin in the United Methodist Church parking lot. Village of Middleville, www.villageofmiddleville. org, 269-795-3385.

New Years Eve Ball Drop Royal Readers Dec. 31, time & activities to be announced. Dec. 12, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reader’s Theater Hastings Chamber of Commerce, www. experience. Open to 4th - 7th graders. mibarry.com, 269-945-2454. This year we are producing “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Each month

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Movie Memories & Milestones Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 5 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Yankee Springs Trail Run Jan. 7. For more information visit: www. yankeespringstrailrun.com or www. longlakeoutdoorcenter.com. The lodge will be open for warmth & food & cabins are available for those that wish to stay TOTS PLAYGROUP overnight & enjoy skiing or hiking at the Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30- campground. Long Lake Outdoor Center, 10 a.m. or 10-11:30 a.m. For children age Middleville, 269-795-7886. birth - 5 years and an adult. No registration required. Play, have a snack & sing songs! Knitting 101 Bushnell Elementary, 700 Elizabeth, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m. - noon. Lowell, Room 104. $1 per child per session. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed Contact Lori at TOTS for more information, by Diane Denny. Clarksville Area Library, 616-987-2532. 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www. clarksville.michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001. TOTS Friday Enrichment Classes Every Friday, for children up to age 5. Music, art, cooking & educational gymnastics classes for preschoolers. Registration required. Contact Lori at TOTS for schedules, availability & to register. 616987-2532. Knitting 101 Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146 Storytime Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville. michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001.

Storytime Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146.

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Bookworms Book Discussion Meeting Jan. 21, 6 p.m. See website for book list. Meetings are half an hour. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www. saranac.michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. Genealogy Club Jan. 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Join members of our Genealogy Club to ask questions & learn some of the secrets of tracking down your ancestors. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263.

Red Carpet Awards Jan. 26, downtown Ionia. Celebrates businesses & individuals in our community. The whole county is invited! Ionia Chamber of Commerce, www.ioniachamber.org, 616-527-2560. Downtown Hastings Pub Crawl Saturday, Jan. 26 VITA Tax Counseling Jan. 26, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. If you make less than $49,000 a year, this is a free service that helps you with tax preparation. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

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TOTS Playgroup Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:3010 a.m. or 10-11:30 a.m. For children age birth - 5 years and an adult. No registration required. Play, have a snack & sing songs! Bushnell Elementary, 700 Elizabeth, Lowell, Room 104. $1 per child per session. Contact Lori at TOTS for more information, 616-987-2532. Cabin Fever Sale Feb 23 & 24, Lake Odessa Antique Mall, 1014 Fourth Ave. 616-374-3089. TOTS Friday Enrichment Classes Every Friday, for children up to age 5. Music, art, cooking & educational gymnastics classes for preschoolers. Registration required. Contact Lori at TOTS for schedules, availability & to register. 616987-2532.

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Pre-School Story Time Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Songs, games, a craft & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. Lego Club Feb. 2, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. All Lego enthusiasts, gather your Legos & join in the fun. A new challenge each month. Call for more information. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263. Ionia County Library Association Youth Photo Contest Feb. 3 - March 16, Ionia County Libraries. Sponsored by ICLA Youth Services. Program is for grades K-12. Kickoff Feb. 3 with all the details. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. Knitting 101 Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www. clarksville.michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001. Storytime Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. Toddler Story Time Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, games & a craft. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Young Chess Tutoring Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26,, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Want to learn how to play chess? Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & show them how to strategize. Kids through 12th grade welcome. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263. Chess/Checkers Club Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test your chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. Knitting 101 Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. 1st to 3rd Club Feb. 6, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. Storytime Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www.clarksville. michlibrary.org, 616-693-1001. Movie Memories & Milestones Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 5 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Teen Video Game Tournament - round 2 Feb. 8, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

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VITA Tax Counseling Feb. 9 & 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you make less than $49,000 a year, this is a free service that helps you with tax preparation. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-9454263.

TOTS Preschool Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your riding toys to ride in the gym (preschoolers only). $1 per child. Bushnell Gym, 700 Elizabeth, Lowell. Contact Lori at TOTS for more information, 616-987-2532.

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Royal Readers Feb. 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reader’s Theater experience. 4th-7th graders. This year “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Gun Lake Winterfest Historical Museum. Please join us, we are Feb. 15-17, visit www.gunlakewinterfest. always looking for helping hands. Lowell com for complete details. Area Historical Museum, 325 W. Main, Lowell, www.lowellmuseum.org, 616-897Chocolate Blast for Kids 7688. Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. Two hours spent with chocolate - making chocolate, playing Pizza and Pages with chocolate, crafting with chocolate and Feb. 21, 4 - 5 p.m. Join other tweens eating chocolate. Registration required. discussing edgy books. Hastings Public Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Library, 227 E. State Street, www. Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263. 269-945-4263. Buckaroo Ball Bookworms Book Discussion Meeting Feb. 23, 7 p.m. at the Ionia Theatre, 205 Feb. 18, 6 p.m. See website for book list. W. Main, Ionia. Annual fundraiser for the Meetings are half an hour. Saranac Public Ionia Theatre. All proceeds directed to Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www. repairs of this historical landmark. www. saranac.michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. ci.ionia.mi.us, 616-527-3860. Volunteer Training Genealogy Club Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Mark your calendars for the Feb. 26, 6 - 8 p.m. Join members of next volunteer training at the Lowell Area our Genealogy Club - ask questions & learn the secrets of tracking down your Smiles “Our� Smiles “Our� Hastings Public Library, 227 E. Best Testimonials Best Testimonials ancestors. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263.

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Toddler Story Time April 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, games & a craft. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-9454263.

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Young Chess Tutoring April 2, 9, 16, 23, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Want to learn how to play chess? Members of the adult chess club will be on hand to walk beginners through the game & show them how to strategize. Kids through 12th grade welcome. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary. com, 269-945-4263.

TOTS Friday Enrichment Classes Every Friday, for children up to age 5. Music, art, cooking & educational gymnastics classes for preschoolers. Registration required. Contact Lori at TOTS for schedules, availability & to register. 616-987-2532.

Chess/Checkers Club April 2, 9, 16, 23, 6 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to test your chess strategies. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Storytime April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Saranac Public Library, 61 Bridge Street, Saranac, www.saranac. michlibrary.org, 616-642-9146. Knitting 101 April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m. - noon. Beginning to advanced knitters. Instructed by Diane Denny. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www. clarksville.michlibrary.org, 616-6931001.

1st to 3rd Club April 3, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Kids in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades bring a friend for a special book reading, crafts & games. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-9454263. Library Book Club April 3, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Join the discussion. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

Storytime April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs & crafts. Clarksville Area Library, 130 S. Main Street, Clarksville, www. clarksville.michlibrary.org, 616-6931001. Movie Memories & Milestones April 4, 11, 18, 25, 5 - 8 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www. hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-9454263. Pre-School Story Time April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Songs, games, a craft & great stories. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, www.hastingspubliclibrary.com, 269-945-4263.

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