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August 2009 |
Win a 2009 Jeep Wrangler, Minivan or $25,000 Credit
at Dewey's!
Fund-raiser benefits the Delton Kellogg Schools. Tickets are $25 each or 5/$100.
Drawing will be held on August 8, 2009.
Tickets available at: Delton Elementary School Office, Delton Administration Office,
Katie & Christy's mid-Lakes Screen Printing-Monogramming-Tanning Salon-Lake Rentals,
and Dewey's Chrysler. Visit the
Partners
in Education Website for more information.
| DAY | EVENT | DETAILS | LOCATION | CITY | PHONE |
| 1 | Hastings Farmers Market on the Courthouse Lawn | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce, plants, herbs, farm-fresh eggs and crafts. Market held every Saturday from May - October on the Courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings. | 220 W. State St. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 1 | Backyard Tracking Program at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 10:00 a.m. - Noon. This introduction to backyard tracking will help you decipher the clues left behind in your own yard. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 792-4190 |
| 1 | Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club 29th 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 |
| 1 | 4-H Open Pleasure Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | Theresa Ferris (269) 721-9961 | |
| 2 | 4-H Open Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | Theresa Ferris (269) 721-9961 | |
| 3 | Senior Seminar Breakfast at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant | 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a free seminar on a topic of interest to seniors. Open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | Bingo Night at the American Legion Post | 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Open to the public. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 7 | Fridays at the Fountain at the Barry County Courthouse Lawn | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Performance by Third Coast Steel. In the event of rain the concert will be moved to the Hastings City Bank community Room. | Hastings | (269) 945-2002 | |
| 7 | Delton Art Hop | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free event! Artists exhibit their work for display and purchase in local businesses. Sponsored by Buckland Insurance and Hastings Mutual Insurance. | Downtown | Delton | (269) 945-2002 |
| 7 | Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 16 & under are free. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 7 | Middleville Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 7 | Middleville River Bank Music Series | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free concert in the Stage Coach Park on the Thornapple River. Bring your own chair. Local restaurants have picnic suppers available. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 7 | Delton Founders Festival | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free parking and open to the public. Delton Art Hop, parade, craft show, inflatables and games for children, "Taste of Delton" Bake-Off, Firemen Waterball Competition, pig roast, Fireman Pancake Breakfast, bowling in the street, tractor show, car show and many other events throughout the weekend. | Delton | Wes Kahler (269) 623-6742 | |
| 8 | Hastings Farmers Market on the Courthouse Lawn | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce, plants, herbs, farm-fresh eggs and crafts. Market held every Saturday from May - October on the Courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings. | 220 W. State St. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 8 | Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 16 & under are free. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 8 | Hastings Car Club Shine & Show Cruise In | 6:00 p.m. - dark. Second Saturday of each month, May - September. In the parking lot of Barry Automotive. www.hastingscarclub.com | Hastings | (269) 948-8789 | |
| 8 | Delton Founders Festival | Free parking and open to the public. Delton Art Hop, parade, craft show, inflatables and games for children, "Taste of Delton" Bake-Off, Firemen Waterball Competition, pig roast, Fireman Pancake Breakfast, bowling in the street, tractor show, car show and many other events throughout the weekend. | Delton | Wes Kahler (269) 623-6742 | |
| 9 | Sunday Dinner and "Birdville Art" Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | Dinner at 5:00 p.m. following by complimentary program at 6:00 p.m. Program by songbird sculptor, Richard Lamson. For a complete menu visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. Pre-registration and payment required. Cost for members is $12 adults and $5 children, non-members are $14 for adults and $6 for children. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 792-4190 |
| 9 | Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 16 & under are free. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 10 | Senior Seminar Breakfast at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant | 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a free seminar on a topic of interest to seniors. Open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 11 | Perseid Meteor Viewing at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. One of the best meteor showers to observe in the Northern Hemisphere! Weather dependant program so please call ahead. Cost is $3 to members and $6 to non-members. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 792-4190 |
| 12 | Bingo Night at the American Legion Post | 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Open to the public. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | Perseid Meteor Shower at the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary | Dusk - midnight. Come to the Otis Sanctuary for a free stargazing and meteor watching opportunity. Bring your own blankets and binoculars. | 3560 Havens Rd. | Hastings | (269) 948-5777 |
| 14 | Fridays at the Fountain at the Barry County Courthouse Lawn | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Performance by The Stan Saylor Bank. In the event of rain the concert will be moved to the Hastings City Bank community Room. | Hastings | (269) 945-2002 | |
| 14 | Circle Pines Center Friends Weekend | A mini reunion for Circle Pines families, individuals and friends. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 14 | Middleville River Bank Music Series | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free concert in the Stage Coach Park on the Thornapple River. Bring your own chair. Local restaurants have picnic suppers available. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 14 | Middleville Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 14 | Relay For Life of Barry County by the American Cancer Society | 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. 24-Hour event held at Tyden Park in Hastings. Teams of people take turns walking around a path to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we have lost to cancer and fight back against a disease that takes so much. Visit www.relayforlife.org/barrymi for more information. | Tyden Park | Hastings | Crystal Parish (616) 551-4039 |
| 15 | Hastings Farmers Market on the Courthouse Lawn | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce, plants, herbs, farm-fresh eggs and crafts. Market held every Saturday from May - October on the Courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings. | 220 W. State St. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 15 | 24th 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 |
| 15 | Star Party at the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary | Dusk - midnight. Come to the Otis Sanctuary for a free stargazing and meteor watching opportunity. Bring your own blankets and binoculars. | 3560 Havens Rd. | Hastings | (269) 948-5777 |
| 15 | Orangeville Day at the Orangeville Township Park | Fun for the whole family! Activities include a pancake breakfast, kids games, prize raffles, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and more! | 7350 Lindsey Rd. | Plainwell | (269) 945-2454 |
| 15 | Creating a Five Course Gourmet Meal Class at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Create a five course meal from scratch as a group and then finish the evening by enjoying the fruits of your labor. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 792-4190 |
| 16 | 4-H Open Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | Theresa Ferris (269) 721-9961 | |
| 17 | Family Camp at the Circle Pines Center | A chance for families to get away before school starts, a participation-rich event. Families discuss desires, needs and interests, then plan the week accordingly. The range of possibilities include games, crafts, nature activities, swimming, boating, cookouts, horseback riding, blueberry picking, bird watching and more! It is a wonderful place to reunite with extended family. All family configurations are welcomed. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 17 | Senior Seminar Breakfast at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant | 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a free seminar on a topic of interest to seniors. Open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 17 | 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 | ||
| 18 | Family Camp at the Circle Pines Center | A chance for families to get away before school starts, a participation-rich event. Families discuss desires, needs and interests, then plan the week accordingly. The range of possibilities include games, crafts, nature activities, swimming, boating, cookouts, horseback riding, blueberry picking, bird watching and more! It is a wonderful place to reunite with extended family. All family configurations are welcomed. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 19 | Family Camp at the Circle Pines Center | A chance for families to get away before school starts, a participation-rich event. Families discuss desires, needs and interests, then plan the week accordingly. The range of possibilities include games, crafts, nature activities, swimming, boating, cookouts, horseback riding, blueberry picking, bird watching and more! It is a wonderful place to reunite with extended family. All family configurations are welcomed. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 19 | Bingo Night at the American Legion Post | 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Open to the public. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 20 | Family Camp at the Circle Pines Center | A chance for families to get away before school starts, a participation-rich event. Families discuss desires, needs and interests, then plan the week accordingly. The range of possibilities include games, crafts, nature activities, swimming, boating, cookouts, horseback riding, blueberry picking, bird watching and more! It is a wonderful place to reunite with extended family. All family configurations are welcomed. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 21 | Fridays at the Fountain at the Barry County Courthouse Lawn | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Performance by Les Jazz. In the event of rain the concert will be moved to the Hastings City Bank community Room. | Hastings | (269) 945-2002 | |
| 21 | Middleville River Bank Music Series | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free concert in the Stage Coach Park on the Thornapple River. Bring your own chair. Local restaurants have picnic suppers available. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 21 | Middleville Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 22 | Hastings Farmers Market on the Courthouse Lawn | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce, plants, herbs, farm-fresh eggs and crafts. Market held every Saturday from May - October on the Courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings. | 220 W. State St. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 22 | County-Wide Yard Sale/Swap Meet/Flea Market at Historic Charlton Park | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free admission. Non profit organizations welcome. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 24 | Senior Seminar Breakfast at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant | 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a free seminar on a topic of interest to seniors. Open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 24 | Adult Camp at the Circle Pines Center | The philosophy of this week-long camp is that "Camp's not just for kids." Adult campers love to say that they do everything the kids do - but without counselors! Activities have included massage therapy, arts and crafts, yoga, nature walks, swimming, folk dancing, writing workshops and discussions. | 8650 Mullen Rd. | Delton | (269) 623-5555 |
| 26 | Bingo Night at the American Legion Post | 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Open to the public. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |
| 26 | 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 | Middleville Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts. | 100 E. Main St. | Middleville | (269) 795-3385 |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | 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 "Parrot Party." Live music by Jimmy Buffet tribute band, "Pete and the Parrot Heads," at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events. | Downtown | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 30 | 6th 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 |
| 30 | 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 |
| 30 | Hastings Summerfest Car Show | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $10 entrance fee for show cars, spectators free. Show fills all of the main street in downtown Hastings. Awards presented at 3:00 p.m. Dash plaques for the first 300 entries, over 30 trophies awarded, Best of Show awards. All proceeds benefit programs in Barry County.. | Downtown | Hastings | (269) 948-8789 |
| 31 | Senior Seminar Breakfast at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant | 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a free seminar on a topic of interest to seniors. Open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase. | 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-4973 |