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Barry Community Silent Observer

July 2008

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
1 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 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
2 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
3 Beach Party at Roush's Sidewalk Café Starts at 5:00 p.m.  Enjoy an outdoor movie while dining in the beach themed courtyard.  Community softball games, water balloon games and more. 119 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-0540
3 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
4 26th Annual 4th of July Festival & Veterans Bar-B-Que at Historic Charlton Park 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Features an antique car cruise-in and games on the village green starting at 1:00 p.m.  Bring a home-made pie and enter the pie judging contest & auction.  Free admission.  2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
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
5 4-H Open Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris at (269) 721-9961
6 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Theresa Ferris at (269) 721-9961
6 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
7 "Flappers and Flyers" One-Week Summer Day Camp at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Sessions run Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $110 for members and $120 for non-members.  Campers who register before May 11 receive a $15 discount. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
8 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
8 Fear Factor/We the People Bookshelf at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
9 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Summer Celebration Luau! 11:30 a.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging.  Lunch is provided.  Performance by "Nashville 5."  Be sure to wear your best Hawaiian clothes! 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8452
9 Garden Club at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
9 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
10 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
10 Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Hastings.  Participants are responsible for the cost of their own meals. 220 S. Market St. Hastings (269) 948-8452
10 Rug Hooking at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
11 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Bluegrass Music concert on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
11 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
11 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
11 Hastings Sidewalk Sales Shop downtown Hastings and enjoy great specials! Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
11 "Bats of the World" at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Educational program featuring live bats! 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
11 37th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show at Historic Charlton Park 10:00 a.m. - dusk.  Admission is $5 adults and $3 for children ages 4-12.  2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
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
12 Hastings Car Club Shine & Show Cruise In 6:00 p.m. - dark.  Second Saturday of each month, May - September.  In the parking lot next to K-Mart.  www.hastingscarclub.com Hastings (269) 948-8789
12 37th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show at Historic Charlton Park 10:00 a.m. - dusk.  Admission is $5 adults and $3 for children ages 4-12.  2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
12 Hastings Sidewalk Sales Shop downtown Hastings and enjoy great specials! Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2454
12 Hike the Gun Lake Tract with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association Larry Hawkins at (269) 945-5398
12 Thornapple Garden Club's 11th Annual Home Garden Tour - "A Day in the Garden" 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Tour six unique gardens in and around the Hastings area and enjoy the Garden Thyme Market on the Courthouse lawn.  Advance tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce among other locations for $6 each and are available on the day of the tour for $8 on the Courthouse lawn.. Hastings Karen Culver at (269) 948-3091
13 18th Annual Mad Dogs & Englishmen British Car Faire 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
13 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
13 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
14 "Animal Homes and Hideouts" One-Week Summer Day Camp at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Sessions run Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $110 for members and $120 for non-members.  Campers who register before May 11 receive a $15 discount. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
14 Genealogy Club at the Delton District Library 6:30 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
14 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
15 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
15 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
16 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
16 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
16 Binder Park Zoomobile at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
17 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
17 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
17 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
18 Flash Back Cruise-In at Roush's Sidewalk Café 5:00 p.m.  Take a drive back in time for a classic movie and car side dining behind the restaurant.  Classic diner food & root beer floats on special. 119 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-0540
18 Full Moon and Fireflies Hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Explore the night by firefly and moonlight.  $3 for members and $6 for non-members.  701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
18 Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Game Night 7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging.  Bring a snack to share and $2 for supplies. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8452
18 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Jeff Baker Broadway Review & Jon Droscha Brass Quintet on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
18 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
18 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
18 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
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 Civil War Muster at Historic Charlton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
19 Barry County Fair Week 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
19 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
19 Monster Truck Show at the Delton District Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
20 Civil War Muster at Historic Charlton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings (269) 945-3775
20 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
21 "Trees, Weeds, Flowers and Seeds" One-Week Summer Day Camp at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Sessions run Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $110 for members and $120 for non-members.  Campers who register before May 11 receive a $15 discount. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
21 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
22 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
22 Birdscaping Landscaping Workshop at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Learn how to create and maintain habitats for Michigan birds and other wildlife.  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
23 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
24 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
24 Gypsy Moths Program at the Delton District Library Learn about Gypsy Moths with researcher Greg Dwyer.  2:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
25 Fridays at the Fountain 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  "Hurry The Jug" Celtic music concert on the Courthouse Lawn.  Rain location is Hastings City Bank Community Room. 220 W. State St. Hastings (269) 945-2002
25 Thornapple Arts Council "Art Hop" in Downtown Hastings 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Local and regional artists display and sell their original creations inside participating downtown stores.  Downtown Hastings (269) 945-2002
25 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
25 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
25 Mario Kart Video Games at the Delton District Library 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
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
26 "Fire Up the Grill, Summer is Here!" Cooking Workshop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Join Chef Richard Centata for a workshop on grilling and picnic foods.  Class size is limited, please register early.  $12 for members, $15 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
26 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
26 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
26 20th Annual "Mopars at the Red Barns" Car Show 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
27 Exploring with Map and Compass at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Take an exploratory look at map and compass skills.  Members $5, non-members $8. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
27 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
29 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 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
31 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
31 "Stupid Pet Tricks" at the Delton District Library 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040