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Barry Community Silent Observer

July 2010

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Win a Brand New Car!! Grand Prize is $25,000 towards a vehicle of your choice at Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.  Purchase raffle tickets at Dewey's Chrysler, mid-Lakes Screen Printing or visit www.dkpie.org.  Tickets are $10 each or 6/$50.  All proceeds benefit Delton Kellogg/PIE  programs. Downtown Delton Stephanie Stevens  269-623-3111
1 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
2 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
2 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Lucas Pederson. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
2 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
3 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Bill Young. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
3 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
3 Barry Expo Flea Market 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
4 28th Annual 4th of July & Veterans Bar-B-Que at Historic Charlton Park 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Free admission. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
7 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
7 "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
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
8 Permaculture Design and Implementation Course at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute This intensive 4 day course is designed to provide the average homeowner a solid understanding of permaculture design and techniques, so that they can implement what they learn in their immediate and local surroundings.  Cost includes book and most meals.  Course hours: July 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and July 9-11 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Lodging available.  Contact Pierce Cedar Creek for details and costs. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
8 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
8 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Matt Foresman. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
9 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
9 Bee Amazed at the Lives of Honey Bees at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  From pollinating food crops to the medicinal value of honey, this informative program with both entertain and educate young and old on the life of honey bees.  Don Snoeyink's interactive and fun program includes live bees in an observation hive.  Cost is $6 for members and $4 for member children. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
9 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
9 39th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show at Historic Charlton Park 8:00 a.m. - dusk.  Admission is $5 adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
9 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
10 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Jim Wood. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
10 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
10 39th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show at Historic Charlton Park 8:00 a.m. - dusk.  Admission is $5 adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
10 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
10 "A Day in the Garden" - Thornapple Garden Club 13th Annual Home Garden Tour 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Tour six home gardens and enjoy the Garden Thyme Market on the Barry County Courthouse lawn.  Advance tickets (including maps of garden locations) are available for $8, or tickets are available on the day of the event for $10 at the Thornapple Garden Club's booth at the Garden Thyme Market. Hastings Donna Brown (269) 948-2790 or Anita Lyons (269) 948-8234
10 Invasive Species Hike at the Otis Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 948-5777
10 3rd Annual Taste & Experience Middleville Middleville (269) 795-3385
11 Sunday Summer Dinner and Program 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 free program on URGE Researchers and the Gordon Art Fellow.  Student reseachers will explain their projects, what they hope to discover through their work, and some of the joys and challenges of doing research.  Cost for members is $12 adults and $5 children, for non-members is $14 adults and $6 children. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
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 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
14 "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
15 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Rain call)  Performance by Rush Clement. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
15 Stewardship Event - Spotted Knapweed Removal at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 a.m. - Noon.  Help the Institute in their efforts to rid the prairie of the incredible invasive spotted knapweed plant.  No prior experience is needed, just a desire to keep our natural areas natural!  Please wear long sleeves, comfortable shoes and a hat and/or sunscreen.  Lunch will be provided. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
15 "Creative Tourism" Program at The Bib Restaurant 3:00 p.m.  Brought to you by the Barry County Tourism Council - presentation by Ginger Hentz  of the MSU Extension Office.  Program is free and open to the public.  Please RSVP to (269) 945-2454.  3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 945-2454
16 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 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
16 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Game Night Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging.  Bring a snack to share and $2 for supplies. 320 W. Woodlawn Hastings (269) 948-8452
16 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
16 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
16 Hastings Sidewalk Sales Shop downtown Hastings and enjoy great specials! Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
17 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
17 Hastings Sidewalk Sales Shop downtown Hastings and enjoy great specials! Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
17 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
17 Civil War Muster at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.  Night Firing at 9:45 p.m.  Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
17 "A Midsummer Night's Green" at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Fundraiser invent will feature delicious food, wonderful music, wine and beer tasting, silent auction and more!  Event will be a celebration of nature as well as of the wonderful people that support Pierce Cedar Creek.  Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for future-members (includes an individual membership). 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
17 CK&S Rail-Fan Festival Noon - 5:00 p.m.  Free admission.  Join us in the Barry Township Park as we preserve the history of the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw Railway that ran through Delton from the 1890's to the 1930's.  Attractions for the whole family including a free concert, Battle of the Bands, model train displays, swap meet, CK&S Historical photos, information and more!  New this year is a youth art contest.  Visit www.cks-railfans.com Barry Township Park, 155 E. Orchard St. Delton Mike Madill      (269) 623-6225
17 Win a Brand New Car!  Drawing Held at the CK&S Rail-Fan Festival Grand Prize is $25,000 towards a vehicle of your choice at Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.  Tickets are $10 each or 6/$50.  All proceeds benefit Delton Kellogg/PIE  programs.  Drawing will be held at the CK&S Rail-Fan Festival. Downtown Delton Stephanie Stevens  269-623-3111
18 Civil War Muster at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
19 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
20 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
20 Senior Day at the Barry County Fair 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Free event, but must pre-register by calling the Barry County Commission on Aging at 269-948-4856. 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 948-4856
21 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
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 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
21 "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
22 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
22 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
23 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
23 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
23 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
23 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
24 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Scott Seth. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
24 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
24 Antique Outboard Motor Show & Flea Market at Historic Charlton Park 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
24 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
24 Wildflower Hike at the Otis Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - Noon 3560 Havens Rd. Hastings (269) 948-5777
24 Barry County Fair 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
28 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
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 "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
29 Aliens Among Us Program at Pierce Cedar Creek 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Informative, outdoor, hands-on discussion to learn what you can do to identify and combat some of southwest Michigan's most invasive non-native plants.  Cost is $5 members and $8 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
29 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
30 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
30 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
30 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
31 GPS and Geocaching Workshop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 10:00 a.m. - Noon.  Introdution to Global Positioning System (GPS) use and function.    Learn the principles behind GPS, the use of the units as well as an introduction to geocaching and its value as an outdoor pursuit.  Pre-registration is required.  Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
31 Live Entertainment at The County Seat Lounge 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Performance by Lucas Pederson. 128 S. Jefferson St. Hastings (269) 948-4042
31 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
31 Hastings Art Hop Art Hop by the Thornapple Arts Council Hastings (269) 945-2454