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Barry Community Silent Observer

April 2008

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
2 Quilts for Kids at the Delton District Library Beginners sewing class for kids.  12:30 a.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
6 Bingo at the American Legion Post 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at noon.  Open to the public. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
9 Garden Club at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
10 Rug Hooking at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
12 St. Rose "Auction for Education" at the Walldorff Brewpub 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, and 8:00 p.m. Live Auction.  Tickets are $20 per person or pre-sale tickets of $35 per couple.  Proceeds benefit the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.    105 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-3164
13 Bingo at the American Legion Post 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at noon.  Open to the public. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
13 Bald Eagle Birthday Bash at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 1:00 p.m.  Join in a birthday celebration in recognition of the Bird Sanctuary's resident Bald Eagle.  Pre-registration is appreciated.  Program is free to members, general admission fees apply to non-members ($4 adults and $2 for children). 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
13 Art Exhibit by the Southwest Michigan Watercolor Society Reception at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Public reception from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  If you would like to attend brunch as well, please call ahead to make reservations. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
13 Sunday Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Brunch Program: "The Mystery of the Massasauga Rattlesnake."  Brunch seating at 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.  Program at 12:15 p.m.  Pre-registration & payment required. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
13 Hike the Warner & Otis Sanctuaries with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association Hastings Larry Hawkins at (269) 945-5398
14 Genealogy Club at the Delton District Library 6:30 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
15 Tiffany Tea at the Kellogg Manor House 3:00 p.m.  Enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones and other traditional treats while seated in the Manor House living room at tables set with linens, china and silver.  Guests are welcome to tour the Manor House following the tea.  Cost for the tea and tour is $20 for adults and $12 for children (ages 5-12).  Pre-paid reservations are requested. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2400
17 Computer Class at the Delton District Library 1:00 p.m.  Join a free one hour computer class on basic topics such as word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.  330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
18 Thornapple Arts Council's 5th Annual Jazz Festival Free concerts in downtown Hastings at various venues.  MainStreet Bank will host the band, Third Coast Steel.  The Jazz Festival is sponsored by Hastings City Bank. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2002
19 Computer Class at the Delton District Library 10:00 a.m.  Join a free one hour computer class on basic topics such as word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
19 Thornapple Arts Council's 5th Annual Jazz Festival High School and Middle School Bands from numerous West Michigan School Districts will be performing at Central Auditorium for an all-day concert series.  On Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m., the High School All Star bank consisting on representatives from each of the participating high schools will perform.  Immediately following is a concert by the headliner band from Ann Arbor, The Glen Tucker Big Band.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for children under the age of 12. 509 S. Broadway Hastings (269) 945-2002
19 Home Parade of Barry County Builders 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Home Parade features 16 homes in the Barry County area.   Tickets are $2.50 each or $5 per family.  Tickets and maps are available at MainStreet Savings Bank and at the homes on the day of the Parade.  Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Barry County (269) 945-9561
20 Bingo at the American Legion Post 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at noon.  Open to the public. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
21 Gun Lake Area Women's Club Winter/Summer Solace Book Club 9:30 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to join.  Ruth Perino at (269) 795-2627
22 Dessert and Discussion Series at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station 7:30 p.m.  "From Field to Wheels: Biofuels Sustainability."  Learn about the environmental and economic sustainability of cellulosic energy production.  Free and open to the public. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2263
22 Earth Day Story Hour at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.  Preschoolers and their families are invited to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for a special Earth Day story hour.  Free to Sanctuary members, otherwise $4 adults, $1 children. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
24 The Thornapple Arts Council presents the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Community Concert 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Hope United Methodist 2920 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2002
26 Renewable Energy Series: Solar Panel Workshop Learn how to build your own photovoltaic system (solar panel).  Supplies for the system are provided.  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Cost: $295. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
27 Bingo at the American Legion Post 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at noon.  Open to the public. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
29 Book Talk at the Hastings Public Library Lita Judge, author and illustrator of 2008 Michigan Notable Book, One Thousand Tracings, will speak at 6:30 p.m. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263