| DAY |
EVENT |
DETAILS |
LOCATION |
CITY |
PHONE |
| 4 |
Easter
Sunday Brunch and Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Brunch
seating at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with a free program at 12:15 p.m. Program topic is "Natural Dyes for Easter
Eggs." Cost of brunch for members is $14
adults, $5 children, for nonmembers is $16 adults and $6 children. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 5 |
Spring
Break Programs at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
8:00
- Noon. "CSI: Critter Scene
Investigation." Open to ages 8-12. Preregistration required. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. |
701 W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 6 |
Woodcock
Bird Watch at the Otis Sanctuary |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
3560
Havens Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-5777 |
| 7 |
Spring
Break Programs at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
8:00
- Noon. "Sense of Survival:"
Explore nature using our five senses to gain an understanding of what it takes to survive
as an animal in the wild. Open to ages 8-12. Preregistration required. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. |
701 W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 7 |
Spring
Break Programs at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
8:00
- Noon. "Finding Your Way:" Learn
basic map and compass skills to navigate the woods as well as the electronic navigation of
GPS. Open to ages 8-12. Preregistration required. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. |
701 W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 8 |
Barry
County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event at Bay Pointe Inn & Lakefront
Resort |
4:30
- 6:30 p.m. Networking event at Bay Pointe
Inn. Free for all Chamber Members and their
employees, $10 for future members. Please
RSVP to André at 945-2454 or
andre@barrychamber.com |
11456
Marsh Rd. |
Shelbyville |
(269)
945-2454 |
| 10 |
Infuse
Your Fare With Flavor Cooking Workshop at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
3:00
- 5:00 p.m. Chef Richard will instruct
participants in the making of stocks, sauces, rubs and marinades. Make several dishes from appetizers to
desserts. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for
non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 15 |
Strategies
for Community Prosperity Webinar Series at the Kellogg Community College |
Noon
- 1:00 p.m. Five part webinar continues with
the topic "Energized Youth - Energized Communities." Training team includes
Milan Wall and Kurt Mantonya from the Heartland Center and Don Macke and Craig Schroeder
from the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. |
2950
W. M-179 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-0526 |
| 16 |
Spaghetti
Supper Fundraiser at the Commission on Aging |
4:00
- 6:30 p.m. Dinner benefits the Meals on
Wheels program. |
320
W. Woodlawn Ave. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-4856 |
| 16 |
Walk
and Talk with Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
6:00
- 7:30 p.m. Readings and activities based on
Leopold's writings. $5 for members, $8
for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 16 |
Jazz Festival |
Contact
the Thornapple Arts Council for more information, (269) 945-2002. |
|
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(269)
945-2002 |
| 17 |
Jazz Festival |
Contact
the Thornapple Arts Council for more information, (269) 945-2002. |
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(269)
945-2002 |
| 17 |
Trees
for Life at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Noon
- 3:00 p.m. Families whose baby was born at
Pennock Hospital over the past year are invited to come and pick up a native oak sapling. Pre-register to ensure enough saplings are
available. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 17 |
Barry
Expo Tack Sale & Flea Market |
|
1350
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-2224 |
| 18 |
Introduction
to Permaculture at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
1:00
- 4:00 p.m. Permaculture is a system of
perennial agriculture emphasizing the use of renewable natural resources and the
enrichment of local ecosystems. www.midwestpermaculture.com. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 22 |
Celebrate
Earth Day with Green Cleaning Program at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn about the dangers and environmental impacts of common household cleaners and
how to use non-toxic ingredients to clean and disinfect your home. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 23 |
Spring
Migrants - Woodcock and Snipe Program at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
7:00
- 9:00 p.m. Venture out into the night in
search of woodcock and snipe as they do their sky dances to attract mates. Program involves off-trail travel so dress
accordingly. Cost is $3 for members and $6
for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 24 |
North
Country Trail Chief Noonday Hike |
Hike
Chief Noonday and Deep Lake Trails in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. |
Yankee
Springs Recreation Area |
Middleville |
Larry
Hawkins (269) 945-5398 |
| 24 |
Snipe
Bird Watch at the Otis Sanctuary |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
3560
Havens Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-5777 |
| 24 |
Solar
Panel Workshop at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
9:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bob Kildea will lead the
class in building your own small photovoltaic system (solar panel). All supplies will be provided as part of the
class fee. Preregistration required. Cost is $305 for members, $335 for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 30 |
Hastings
City-Wide Garage Sales |
Watch
the Reminder for a listing of garage sale locations.
Having a sale? Contact J-Ad Graphics
to get your sale listed. |
|
Hastings |
(269)
945-9554 |
