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Barry Community Silent Observer

August 2008

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
1 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Third Coast Steel concert on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
1 Michigan Community Blood Center Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Pennock Community Donor Center. 1009 W. Green St. Hastings (616) 774-2300
1 Middleville Farmers' Market Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
1 The Kaleidoscope of Night Hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Study the summer night sky to see the "Summer Triangle" and learn how ancient peoples gave meaning to what they saw in the night sky.  $3 for members and $6 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
1 Middleville Riverbank Music Series Concert on the riverbank in the Stage Coach Park - bring your own chairs.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Free of charge. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
2 Luau at Roush's Sidewalk Café 4:00 p.m.  Hawaiian pig roast featuring luau music and live entertainment.  Pizza eating contest, games and a classic outdoor movie. 119 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-0540
2 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
2 Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club 28th Annual Red Barns Spectacular at the Gilmore Car Museum  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Adults $9, over 62 or AAA members $8, children ages 7-15 $7. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
2 4-H Open Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris at (269) 721-9961
3 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris at (269) 721-9961
3 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
5 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
6 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 Wednesday Night Cruise-in at the Gilmore Car Museum Cruise in from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner and Museum grounds open. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
6 Monarch Butterflies Program at the Delton District Library Learn about Monarch butterflies and make a butterfly box.  2:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
7 Hastings Farmers Market 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
8 Middleville Farmers' Market Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
8 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  "Les Jazz" concert on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
8 Relay for Life of Barry County Free 24-hour family event open to the public. 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Join the community of Barry County in their 16th Annual fight against cancer.  Tyden Park on N. Broadway Hastings Crystal Parish of the American Cancer Society, 866-364-6284
8 Middleville Riverbank Music Series Concert on the riverbank in the Stage Coach Park - bring your own chairs.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Free of charge. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
8 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 adults and children 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
8 Delton Founders Weekend 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Hometown fun with a parade, entertainment, car show, craft and food booths and special events for all ages!  No admission fee. Downtown Delton Wes Kahler at (269) 623-6742
8 Tent Sales at "The Sea Shanty" 11332 W. M-179 Hwy. Middleville (269) 795-9947
9 Tent Sales at "The Sea Shanty" 11332 W. M-179 Hwy. Middleville (269) 795-9947
9 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
9 Bent Willow Furniture Making at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Join master furniture builder, Bim Willow, as he teaches you to mold and bend fresh willow into the project of your choice.  Select projects at www.cedarcreekinstitute.org.  Cost varies by project choice. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
9 Hastings Car Club Shine & Show Cruise In 9:00 a.m. - dark.  Second Saturday of each month, May - September.  In the parking lot next to K-Mart.  www.hastingscarclub.com Hastings (269) 948-8789
9 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 adults and children 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
9 Delton Founders Weekend 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Hometown fun with a parade, entertainment, car show, craft and food booths and special events for all ages!  No admission fee. Downtown Delton Lin Hough at (269) 948-2464
9 Hike Tyden Park and Charlton Park with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association Larry Hawkins at (269) 945-5398
9 West Michigan Arabians at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
10 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 adults and children 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
10 Sunday Summer Dinner at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Enjoy a relaxing evening and delicious meal.  After dinner take a walk on one of the nature trails.  5:00 p.m.   Cost: (Members) $11 for adults and $6 for children, (Non-Members) $13 for adults and $6 for children.  Cost excludes sales tax. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
10 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
11 Genealogy Club at the Delton District Library 6:30 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
12 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
13 Garden Club at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
13 Wednesday Night Cruise-in at the Gilmore Car Museum Cruise in from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner and Museum grounds open. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
14 Hastings Farmers Market 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
14 Commission on Aging Summer Picnic 10:30 a.m.  Open to the public, ages 60 and better.  Games, food, fun!  Small admission charged.  Pre-registration suggested. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings (269) 948-4856
14 Rug Hooking at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
15 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  "Pacific Lite" concert on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
15 Middleville Farmers' Market Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
15 Middleville Riverbank Music Series Concert on the riverbank in the Stage Coach Park - bring your own chairs.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Free of charge. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
16 Live Band Northern Blue at Roush's Sidewalk Café 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Bluegrass gospel music followed by an outdoor showing of O Brother Where Art Thou. 119 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-0540
16 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
16 Orangeville Day at the Orangeville Township Park Fun for the whole family!  Activities include a pancake breakfast, kids games, prize raffles, elephant rides, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and more! 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell (269) 945-2454
16 Native Plant Seed Collection Techniques Workshop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 10:00 a.m. - Noon.  Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
16 23rd Annual Rod Bender's Elvis Memorial Car Show & Tribute Concert at the Gilmore Car Museum  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Adults $9, over 62 or AAA members $8, children ages 7-15 $7. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
17 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
18 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
19 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
19 "Uninvited Garden Guests" Landscaping Workshop at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Learn about the animals that invade gardens and what can be done to minimize their impact.  Cost for members is $8, to non-members $10.  Discounts available for attend all 4 of the Landscape Workshop series. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
19 "To Kill a Mocking Bird" 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
20 Wednesday Night Cruise-in at the Gilmore Car Museum Cruise in from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner and Museum grounds open. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
21 Hastings Farmers Market 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
21 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
22 31st Annual Hastings Summerfest 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Arts & Crafts on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings.  Attractions include food vendors, children's games, a refreshment tent, and live entertainment.  Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
22 Middleville Farmers' Market Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
23 Boardwalk Event at Roush's Sidewalk Café 4:00 p.m.  End the summer with a bang at Roush's Sidewalk Café.  Cookout featuring Coney Dogs, ice cream, cotton candy, carnival games and a dunk tank. 119 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-0540
23 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
23 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
23 County Wide Sale Event at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Held the 4th weekend of every month throughout the summer.  Features a flea market, antique car cruise-in, class tractors, and motorcycles welcome.  Free admission.  2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
23 31st Annual Hastings Summerfest Arts & Crafts on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings.  Attractions include breakfast at the Hastings Moose Lodge to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council, sporting events, Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 Basketball Tournament, 10K & 5K Run/Walk, Fun Run, food vendors, children's games, a refreshment tent, live entertainment and more!  Summerfest Parade begins at 12:30 p.m.  This year's theme is "Mardi Gras in Barry County."  Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
24 Music Show at Historic Charlton Park Held the 4th weekend of every month throughout the summer.  Admission is $5 adults and $3 for children ages 5-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
24 31st Annual Hastings Summerfest Arts & Crafts on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings.  Attractions include the Hastings Car Club Car Show, Summerfest Children's Parade, Duck Race at Tyden Park, food vendors, children's games, a refreshment tent, live entertainment, and more!  Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
24 Hastings Summerfest Car Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Awards at 3:00 p.m.  $10 entrance fee.  Dash plaques for the first 300 entries plus over 30 trophies awarded.  Downtown Hastings (269) 948-8789
24 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris at (269) 721-9961
24 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
24 5th Annual Pierce-Arrow Gathering at the Gilmore Car Museum 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
26 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
27 Wednesday Night Cruise-in at the Gilmore Car Museum Cruise in from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner and Museum grounds open. 6865 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners (269) 671-5089
28 Hastings Farmers Market 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
29 Middleville Farmers' Market Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
30 Hastings Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Selling farm fresh produce, plants and crafts.  Located in the city parking lot next to Tyden Park on N. Broadway. Downtown Hastings (269) 818-7555
30 "Havoc in Hastings" at Historic Charlton Park 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Presented by the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization dedicated to researching and recreating the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe.  Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
31 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