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Barry Community Silent Observer

March 2008

DAY EVENT DETAILS LOCATION CITY PHONE
1 Get Connected: Conservation Opportunities for Private Landowners Program by the Barry Conservation District Landowners considering long-term conservation can learn about various farmland preservation and land conservancy options.  Information on the new Farm Bill, tax abatements, carbon credits and other financial benefits for conservation management will be presented.  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  $12 per person, includes lunch and refreshments.  Preregister by Feb. 22. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 948-8056 x 3
1 Motorsports Expo at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Cheney Engines at (269) 948-9960
2 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
5 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
8 Trailer Maintenance Workday for the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association Join the Trail Association in repairing and preparing their trailer and equipment for the upcoming trail maintenance season.  Meet for breakfast at the Hastings Big Boy at 8:00 a.m. Larry Hawkins at (269) 945-5398
8 Bird Nest Boxes Program at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 1:00 p.m.  Learn what makes a good nest box and where it should be placed to bluebirds.  Box kits available for $15.50.  Program cost is $4 for members, $6 for non-members and $2 for children ages 2-12.  3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
8 Antique Show at the Barry Expo Center Admission $3 per person. 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Larry Wood at (269) 453-8780
9 Antique Show at the Barry Expo Center Admission $3 per person. 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Larry Wood at (269) 453-8780
9 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
9 Art Exhibit by Southwest Michigan Watercolor Society at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will be featuring art by the Southwest Michigan Watercolor Society from March 9 to the end of May 2008. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
10 Genealogy Club at the Delton District Library 6:30 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
12 Garden Club at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
13 Hike the Sassafras Trail and Chief Noonday Trail of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area Hike the Yankee Springs Recreation Area with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association.  Meet for breakfast at Hastings Big Boy at 8:00 a.m.  Middleville Larry Hawkins at (269) 945-5398
13 Rug Hooking at the Delton District Library 6:00 p.m. 330 N. Grove St. Delton (269) 623-8040
15 Sixth Annual Renewable Energy Conference at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Open to anyone interested in renewable energy, from the novice to the expert.  Featuring keynote speaker, Todd Parker, of the Delta Institute.  Discuss topics including building an energy efficient home, cellulosic ethanol, solar heating and appropriate technology.  $30 adults, and $15 for students - cost includes lunch. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
16 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
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
17 St. Patrick's Day Parade Downtown Hastings (269) 945-3414
18 Wild Turkey Federation Banquet at the Barry Expo Center 5778 N. M-37 Hwy. Hastings (269) 945-2224
19 Field Ornithology Course at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Course consists of 5 field trips and lectures held every other week from March 19 - May 17, 2008.  Will include topics such as bird identification, history, behavior, conservation and more. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
20 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
21 Barry Conservation District Spring Tree Sale Order Deadline Purchase discount seedling and transplant trees and shrubs.  Sale features over 40 species, including ten varieties of 5' fruit trees.  Order forms available at www.barrycd.org.  Tree will be distributed on April 11 & 12. (269) 948-8056 x 3
22 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
23 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
23 Easter Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Brunch Program: "Buyer Beware: The Effects of Wildlife Trade on Global Biodiversity."  Brunch seating at 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.  Program at 12:15 p.m.  Cost: (Members) $13 for adults & $5 for children ages 4-10, (Non-members) $15 for adults & $6 for children ages 4-10.  Pre-registration & payment required. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
28 "Flying Hunters of the Night" at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 7:00 p.m.  Learn about the ten owl species found in Michigan and enjoy and optional night hike to search for them.  Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members and $2 for children ages 2 to 12. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Corners (269) 671-2510
28-30 Murder Mystery Weekend at the Bay Pointe Inn Bay Pointe Inn has teamed with World Famous Producers Keith & Margo or www.murdermystery.com to bring a Murder Mystery Weekend to Gun Lake…Murder on Gun Lake…where everyone's a suspect.  Enjoy the interactive weekend adventure with two-night packages starting at only $299 per person (based on double occupancy). 11456  Marsh Rd. Shelbyville (269) 672-5202
29 "Celebrate Your Spring Garden" Party at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Go from prep to presentation in this gastronomically delightful program on how to make hors d'oeuvres and appetizers.  10:00 a.m. - Noon.  Cost: $12 for members &  $15 for non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190
30 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
31 Spring Break Program at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Spring break program for 11-16 year olds.  Learn outdoor skills including how to build survival shelters, start a fire, navigate with a map and compass, and basic needs assessments for success in the outdoors.  Preregistration required.  8:00 a.m. - Noon.  Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members. 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings (269) 721-4190