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Barry Community Silent Observer

August 2010

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
2 Hastings Rotary Disc Golf Outing 1:30 p.m.  $25 per person, includes free disc. Hammond Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3551
4 Gun Lake Farmers Market 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Every Wednesday.  Gun Lake Farmers Market in the parking lot of Kitchens by Katie.  11428 W. M-179 Hwy. Middleville (269) 795-7900
4 "No Family Left Indoors!" Hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Free family natural history hike held every Wednesday evening.  Each week will cover a new topic and give participants an opportunity to participate in family friendly activities.  Program is free but please pre-register. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
4 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
5 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Scott Seth. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
6 Middleville River Bank Music Series 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Concert on the river bank, held at Stage Coach Park.  Free of charge.  Bring your own chair.  Local restaurants will have picnic suppers available.  www.middleville.govoffice.com 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
6 Middleville Farmers Market 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday in the Village parking lot. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
6 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Matt Foresman. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
7 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Brant Satala. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
7 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
7 Barry Expo Flea Market 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
8 Sunday Summer Dinner and Hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Insitute 5:00 p.m.  Enjoy the taste of summer as Chef Richard Centala fires up the grill.  Dinner followed by a walk in the prairie with Land Steward Jen Howell.  Learn the natural history of various prairie plant species.  Dress appropriately with sturdy shoes and sun protection.  Cost for members is $12 for adults and $5 children, non-members is $14 adults and $6 children. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
8 4-H Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris  (269) 721-9961
11 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
11 Gun Lake Farmers Market 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Every Wednesday.  Gun Lake Farmers Market in the parking lot of Kitchens by Katie.  11428 W. M-179 Hwy. Middleville (269) 795-7900
11 "No Family Left Indoors!" Hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Free family natural history hike held every Wednesday evening.  Each week will cover a new topic and give participants an opportunity to participate in family friendly activities.  Program is free but please pre-register. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
12 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Jim Wood. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
12 Annual Commission on Aging Summer Picnic 10:30 a.m.  All Barry County seniors 60 & up are invited to attend. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings (269) 948-4856
12 Commission on Aging Summer Picnic 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  (269) 948-4856
13 Harnessing the Sun - Solar Oven Workshop at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Solar ovens are a simple way to utilize the sun to cook food.  Build your own solar oven and learn how to cook food safely and effectively with it.  Limited to 20 participants.  Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
13 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Travis Atkinson. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
13 Middleville River Bank Music Series 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Concert on the river bank, held at Stage Coach Park.  Free of charge.  Bring your own chair.  Local restaurants will have picnic suppers available.  www.middleville.govoffice.com 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
13 Middleville Farmers Market 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday in the Village parking lot. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
13 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and kids 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
13 Delton Founders Festival Delton
14 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Rush Clement. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
14 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
14 Delton Founders Festival Delton
14 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and kids 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
14 Hastings Car Club Cruise-In at Barry Automotive From 6:00 p.m. - dark.  Cruise-ins are held on the second Saturday of the month, May-September.  Bring your car or truck and meet us there!  For additional information: www.hastingscarclub.com. Barry Automotive Hastings www.hastingscarclub.com
14 "Pig Out" for Meals on Wheels at the Commission on Aging Pig roast to benefit the Meals on Wheels program. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings (269) 948-4856
14 Star-gazing at the Otis Sanctuary 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. 3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 948-5777
15 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and kids 16 & under are free. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
18 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
18 Gun Lake Farmers Market 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Every Wednesday.  Gun Lake Farmers Market in the parking lot of Kitchens by Katie.  11428 W. M-179 Hwy. Middleville (269) 795-7900
19 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Bill Young. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
20 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Pete Trappen. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
20 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
20 A Walk and Talk with Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  Considered by many as the father of wildlife management, Aldo Leopold was a conservationist, forester, philosopher, educator, writer and outdoor enthusiast.  Author of A Sand County Almanac.  Cost is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
20 Middleville River Bank Music Series 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Concert on the river bank, held at Stage Coach Park.  Free of charge.  Bring your own chair.  Local restaurants will have picnic suppers available.  www.middleville.govoffice.com 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
20 Middleville Farmers Market 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday in the Village parking lot. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
21 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Matt Foresman. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
21 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
21 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
21 County Wide Yard Sale/Swap Meet/Flea Market at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Not for profit groups welcomed.  Free admission.  Spaces are 15'x30' and are available for $10 per space. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
21 4-H Pleasure Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris  (269) 721-9961
21 Butterflies Hike at the Otis Sanctuary 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 948-5777
21 Orangeville Day at the Orangeville Township Park Softball tournament. 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell (269) 945-2454
22 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris  (269) 721-9961
25 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
26 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Jim Wood. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
26 Herbs - From Graden to Pantry Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Program for the novice gardener who has added herbs to their garden and want to learn how to use them!  Class participants will make a pint of herbal vinegar and a jar of herbal honey to take home.  Recipe handouts and many samples are included.  Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
27 Middleville Farmers Market 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce and creative crafts.  Every Friday in the Village parking lot. 100 E. Main St. Middleville (269) 795-3385
27 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - Midnight.  Performance by Charley Horse. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
27 32nd 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 for a complete schedule of events.  Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
28 Salads and Sides Cooking Program at Pierce Cedar Creek 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Chef Richard Centala will share ideas for salads and sides to accompany your favorite dishes and accentuate their flavors.  Cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 921-4190
28 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - Midnight.  Performance by Rush Hour. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
28 Hastings Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Local vendors with fresh produce, plants and artisan crafts.  Every Wednesday and Saturday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2454
28 32nd 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.  Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
28 Dragonflies Hike at the Otis Sanctuary 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 948-5777
28 MIHA Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
29 32nd 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
29 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
29 Hastings Summerfest Duck Race on the Thornapple River 2:00 p.m.  To benefit the Hastings Public Library. Downtown Hastings (269) 945-4263