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Barry Community Silent Observer

January 2010

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
5 Toddler Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Winter" story. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
6 Terrific Tweens at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.  "Stress Not." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
7 Movie Memories at the Hastings Public Library 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  "The Little Colonel" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
8 Pre-School Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Winter" story. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
8 Project NO Homework at the Hastings Public Library 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
8 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging.  Bring a dish to pass and $2.00 for supplies. 320 W. Woodlawn Hastings (269) 948-8452
9 Swiss Steak Night at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Open to the public.  Dinner includes mashed potatoes, veggie, beverage, salad bar and dessert.  Cost is $8 for adults and kids 5 & under eat free.  Proceeds benefit Veteran and Legion projects. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
9 Youth Basketball League at the YMCA January 9-February 27.  Open to ages 7-11.  League consists of two Saturday morning clinics, practice one night a week and games on Saturday mornings.  Cost is $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents.  Preregistration required. Hastings (269) 945-4574
9 Huron Snowshoe Lacing Workshop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Build your own traditional snowshoes.  Class instruction will include assembly, lacing, finishing and care of snowshoes.  Participation cost includes supplies and lunch.  Cost is $160 for members, $190 for non-members.  Limited to 10 participants. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
10 Sunday Brunch and Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Brunch seating at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with a free educational program at 12:15 p.m.  Brunch program: No Child Left Inside.  Cost for members is $12 adults, $5 children, for non-members is $14 adults, and $6 children. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
11 Craft of the Month at the Hastings Public Library 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Weaving. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
11 Adult Women's Volleyball Leagues January 11 - March 15, Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m.   $200 per team. Hastings High School Gym Hastings (269) 945-4574
12 Toddler Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Stories of Kevin Henkes." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
12 "Mamma Mia" Sing-a-Long at the Hastings Public Library 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
12 Introduction to Voice Over Acting: Getting Paid to Talk Adult education class covering everything from the basics of getting started, working in the studio, effective demo production methods, etc.  Registration required.  Cost is $19. Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia (616) 891-8117
13 Adult Coed Volleyball Leagues January 13 - March 17, Wednesday evenings at 8:15 p.m.   $200 per team. Hastings High School Gym Hastings (269) 945-4574
13 K2 Story & Craft at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
13 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Birthday Lunch Join us at 11:30 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant whether it is your Birthday or not!  Participants are responsible for the cost of their own meal. 128 S. Jefferson Hastings (269) 948-8452
13 Tween Girls Blogshop at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 128 S. Jefferson Hastings (269) 948-8452
14 Movie Memories at the Hastings Public Library 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.  "Heidi" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
14 Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Luncheon Join us at 11:30 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Hastings.  Participants are responsible for the cost of their own meal. 220 S. Market St. Hastings (269) 948-8452
15 Scout Troop 175 Fundraiser Dinner 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Enjoy ham, cheesy potatoes, roll, salad, dessert and a drink.  To-go dinners available,  Cost is $7 adults and $5 children.  Go to www.troop175.info for more information. Star School Hastings (269) 945-4241
15 Pre-School Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Stories of Kevin Henkes." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
15 Project NO Homework at the Hastings Public Library 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
15 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
16 Toddler Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Stories of Mercer Mayer." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
16 Teen Creative Writing Workshop Part 1 at the Hastings Public Library 10:00 - Noon. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
16 Anime Club at the Hastings Public Library 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
18 Winter Reading Club Begins at the Hastings Public Library "Communities Thrive @ Our Library" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
19 Barry Community Hospice Young Widowed Persons Group Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Barry Community Hospice.  Group determines discussion.  Bring snacks to share. 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 200 Hastings (269) 948-8452
19 Toddler Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Goldilocks & the 3 Bears." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
20 Tween's Royal Reader's at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.  "Cinderella's Ad Libs" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
21 Teen's Pizza and Pages at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.  "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
21 Strategies for Community Prosperity Webinar Series at the Kellogg Community College Noon - 1:00 p.m.  Five part webinar begins with the topic "Rural Communities Can Thrive in the 21st Century." 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
21 Movie Memories at the Hastings Public Library 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.  "Since You Went Away" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
22 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Game Night Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging for a Christmas party!  Bring a snack to share, a white elephant gift to trade and $2 for supplies. 320 W. Woodlawn Hastings (269) 948-8452
22 Pre-School Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Goldilocks & the 3 Bears." 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
22 Project NO Homework at the Hastings Public Library 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
23 North Country Trail Chief Noonday Workday Assist in refurbishing trail kiosks with new pamphlets, etc. and inspect them to determine if any repairs are needed.  Meet for breakfast at the Grove St. Café in Delton at 8:00 a.m. and then disperse to handle assigned kiosks.  www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/index.htm Larry Hawkins (269) 945-5398
23 Youth Indoor Soccer Clinic Begins January 23 - February 27.  Open to ages 4-7 (must be attending school).  Cost for residents is $35, for non-residents $45.  Preregistration required. Central Elementary Hastings (269) 945-4574
23 Roast Pork Night at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Open to the public.  Dinner includes roast pork, dressing, mashed potatoes, veggie, beverage, salad bar and dessert.  Cost is $8 for adults and kids 5 & under eat free.  Proceeds benefit Veteran and Legion projects. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-4973
23 Teen Creative Writing Workshop Part 2 at the Hastings Public Library 10:00 - Noon. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
23 Teen Video Tournament Round 1 at the Hastings Public Library 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
23 Winter Tracking Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 10:00 a.m. - Noon.  Informative workshop on winter animal tracking including a trip outdoors.  Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
25 Adult Coed Dodgeball League Games played on Monday nights at the Middle School West Gym.  Cost is $200 per team Hastings Middle School Hastings (269) 945-4574
26 Genealogy Club Meets at the Hastings Public Library 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
26 Toddler Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Cats" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
27 Tween Boys Blogger Workshop at the Hastings Public Library 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
27 Women's Self-Defense Classes Begin For young ladies and women ages 12 & up.  Each clinic will be one evening and will last about 90 minutes.  January 27 & March 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the YMCA Camp Algonquin Lodge.  Fee is $15 per person, per clinic.  Preregistration required. YMCA Camp Algonquin Hastings (269) 945-4574
28 Movie Memories at the Hastings Public Library 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.  "The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
29 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
29 Pre-School Story Time at the Hastings Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.  "Cats" 227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
29 Project NO Homework at the Hastings Public Library 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263
29 Barry Home Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Sandy Shondelmayer (269) 967-4846
30 Barry Home Show at the Barry Expo Center 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Sandy Shondelmayer (269) 967-4846
30 Jefferson Street Pub Crawl in Downtown Hastings! 7:00 p.m. - midnight.  Participating establishments include The County Seat Lounge, Fall Creek, Olde Towne Tavern and the Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro.  Pick up a Pub Crawl Card at any of the participants, get it validated at all four locations and turn it in at the County Seat before midnight to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.  Grand Prize is 4 tickets to the VIP Budweiser Suite for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game on Friday, Feb. 5, plus $25 gift certificates from each of the Pub Crawl establishments!  Sponsored by West Side Beer Distributor.  Jefferson St. in Downtown Hastings Hastings (269) 948-4042
30 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  227 E. State St. Hastings (269) 945-4263