| DAY |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
CITY |
CONTACT |
| 1 |
Friends
of the Library Book Sale at the Delton District Library |
Used
books, audios, and videos on sale. |
330
N. Grove St. |
Delton |
(269)
623-8040 |
| 1 |
Barry
Community Hospice 5-Week Grief Recovery Series Begins |
5-week program for any adult that has experienced
the loss of a loved one. Held on Thursdays
from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
450
Meadow Run, Suite 200 |
Hastings |
(269)
948-8452 |
| 1 |
Dowling
Library Book Sale |
9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Book sale. |
1765
E. Dowling Rd. |
Dowling |
(269)
721-3745 |
| 2 |
Dowling
Library Book Sale |
9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Book sale. |
1765
E. Dowling Rd. |
Dowling |
(269)
721-3745 |
| 2 |
Barry
Community Hospice Living Connections Pot Luck Dinner |
6:00
p.m. Bring a dish to pass and $2 for
supplies. |
320
W. Woodlawn Ave. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-8452 |
| 2 |
Michigan
Community Blood Center Blood Drive |
11:30
a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Pennock Community Donor Center. |
1009
W. Green St. |
Hastings |
(616)
774-2300 |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
Kentucky
Derby Day Party & Casino Night |
3:00 p.m. Kick-off
the Green Gables Haven Endowment Campaign. Enjoy
Mint Juleps, a cash bar, catered pig roast dinner, Derby bidding, casino games, food and
fun! In memory of Tom and Jan McKeough. Limited tickets available for $30 each. |
The
Gathering Place
210 Old Mill Rd. (Briggs Rd.) |
Middleville |
(269)
945-0526 |
| 3 |
4-H
Open Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center |
|
5778
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
Theresa
Ferris at (269) 721-9961 |
| 3 |
Wildflower
Hike at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Enjoy
a guided tour of "The Little Grand Canyon," a glacial outwash ravine, in search
of spring wildflowers. Preregistration
required. Hike times are 9:00 a.m., 10:30
a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for
member, $5 for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 3 |
Tri
River Museum Tour at Historic Charlton Park |
"Spring
Into the Past." |
2545
S. Charlton Park Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-3775 |
| 4 |
Tri
River Museum Tour at Historic Charlton Park |
"Spring
Into the Past." |
2545
S. Charlton Park Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-3775 |
| 4 |
4-H
Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center |
|
5778
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
Theresa
Ferris at (269) 721-9961 |
| 4 |
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 |
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 |
| 7 |
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 |
| 8 |
"Girls
Night Out" Shopping Night in Downtown Hastings |
5:00
- 9:00 p.m. Enjoy extended shopping hours,
light refreshments, and special deals at participating downtown businesses. |
Downtown |
Hastings |
Carla
Rizor at (269) 948-4042 |
| 8 |
"Girls
Night Out" Women's Only Event at the Hastings City Bank |
6:00
- 7:00 p.m. Seminar on "Socially and
Environmentally Responsible Investing: Matching Your Values to Your Investments." Refreshments of organic chocolate and sparkling
cider will be served. Free and open to the
public. RSVP's requested. |
150
W. Court St. |
Hastings |
Nancy
Goodin at (269) 948-5579 |
| 8 |
Barry
Community Hospice Bereavement Luncheon at Ponderosa Steakhouse |
11:30
a.m. Participants are responsible for the
cost of their own meals. |
220
S. Market St. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-3700 |
| 8 |
Rug
Hooking at the Delton District Library |
6:00
p.m. |
330
N. Grove St. |
Delton |
(269)
623-8040 |
| 9 |
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 |
| 9 |
100-Year
Anniversary and Open House at Coleman Agency |
9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. W.B.C.H. will be doing a
live remote broadcast from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Light
refreshments will be served. |
312
E. Court St. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-3412 |
| 9 |
Cerulean
Warbler Tours at the Otis Sanctuary |
Summer
tours from May 9 - June 22. $25 for Michigan
Audubon or Otis Sanctuary Members and $35 for non-members.
www.ceruleanwarbler.org/cerwtour.html |
3560
Havens Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-5777 |
| 9 |
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 |
| 10 |
International
Migratory Bird Day at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary |
11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Enjoy guided bird walks,
children's games, and a "Birds and Migration" presentation. For specific times of activities, contact the
Bird Sanctuary. Activities are free to
Sancturay members. Non-members pay $4 adults,
$2 for seniors, and $1. |
3700
E. Gull Lake Dr. |
Hickory
Corners |
(269)
671-2510 |
| 10 |
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 |
| 10 |
Hazardous
Material Collection at the Barry Expo Center |
Hazardous
waste collection by the Barry-Eaton Health Department at the Barry Expo Center. |
5778
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-9516 |
| 10 |
Swiss
Steak Dinner at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant |
Serving
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Veteran
and Legion projects. Adults $8 and kids 5
& under eat free. |
2160
S. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-4973 |
| 11 |
Native
Plant Sale at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Plants
featured are Michigan natives. For a listing
of plants, go to www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. 11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 11 |
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 |
| 11 |
Mother's
Day Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Brunch
Program: "The Effects of Invasive Plants on Native Plant Communities." 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 |
| 12 |
Genealogy
Club at the Delton District Library |
6:30
p.m. |
330
N. Grove St. |
Delton |
(269)
623-8040 |
| 13 |
Celebrate
Friends Tea at the Kellogg Manor House |
3:00
p.m. Enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones and other
traditional treats while seated in the Manor House living room at tables set with linens,
china and silver. Guests are welcome to tour
the Manor House following the tea. Cost for
the tea and tour is $20 for adults and $12 for children (ages 5-12). Pre-paid reservations are requested. |
3700
E. Gull Lake Dr. |
Hickory
Corners |
(269)
671-2400 |
| 14 |
Pennock
Health Services Women's Health Expo |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Women of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an evening of fun and health
education. FREE health screenings, massages,
blood sugar testing, blood pressure checks and more.
|
1009
W. Green St. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-3451 |
| 14 |
Barry
Community Hospice Living Connections Birthday Lunch |
11:30
a.m. at Mills Landing Restaurant. |
228
N. Jerrerson St. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-8452 |
| 14 |
Garden
Club at the Delton District Library |
6:00
p.m. |
330
N. Grove St. |
Delton |
(269)
623-8040 |
| 14 |
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 |
| 15 |
Gun
Lake Area Women's Club Spring Scholarship Fund-raising Event - Dinner/Auction |
6:00
p.m. Fundraising dinner & auction
at Historic Bowen's Mills. |
55
Briggs Rd. |
Middleville |
Judy
Smith at (269) 672-9018 |
| 15 |
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 |
| 16 |
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 |
| 16 |
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 |
| 16 |
Hastings
City-Wide Garage Sales |
Refer
to the Hastings Reminder for a listing and map of local garage sales. |
|
Hastings |
(269)
945-2454 |
| 17 |
Soap
Making Class at the Delton District Library |
1:00
p.m. Create four bars of homemade soap. $20 registration fee. |
330
N. Grove St. |
Delton |
(269)
623-8040 |
| 17 |
Introductory
Renewable Energy Seminar at Pierce |
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's
seminars will answer commonly asked questions about three of the most popular types of
renewable energy applications: solar heating, solar electricity, and wind electricity. www.glrea.org.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(800)
434-9788 |
| 17 |
Charlton
Park Day |
11:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Featuring an antique car
cruise-in, classic tractors, and motorcycles welcome.
Free admission. Rain date of May 18,
2008. |
2545
S. Charlton Park Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-3775 |
| 17 |
Hastings
City-Wide Garage Sales |
Refer
to the Hastings Reminder for a listing and map of local garage sales. |
|
Hastings |
(269)
945-2454 |
| 17 |
Hike
the Maher Audubon and Dolan Trails with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country
Trail Association |
|
|
Hastings |
Larry
Hawkins at (269) 945-5398 |
| 17 |
Meals
on Wheels Walkathon for the Barry County Commission on Aging |
Registration at 9:30 a.m. and walk begins at
10:00 a.m. Walkathon to raise money for the
C.O.A. senior nutrition programs. Pre-registration
is suggested. |
320
W. Woodlawn Ave. |
Hastings |
(269)
948-4856 |
| 17 |
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 |
| 17 |
4-H
Poultry Clinic/State Show at the Barry Expo Center |
|
5778
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-2224 |
| 18 |
4-H
Point Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center |
|
5778
N. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
Theresa
Ferris at (269) 721-9961 |
| 18 |
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 |
| 19 |
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 |
| 20 |
Invasive
Species Landscaping Workshop at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary |
6:30
- 8:00 p.m. Learn how to identify and control
plants invading Michigan landscapes. 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 |
| 21 |
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 |
| 22 |
Barry
Community Hospice Grief Support Group |
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open to anyone who has experienced a loss due to death. |
450
Meadow Run, Suite 200 |
Hastings |
(269)
948-8452 |
| 24 |
Bass
Fishing Tournament by the Barry County Commission on Aging |
5:00
a.m. start. To benefit Kinship Care
(grandparents raising grandchildren) and the Family Mentoring Network. Admission charged, prizes awarded. |
|
|
(269)
948-4856 |
| 24 |
Country
Style Pork Ribs at the American Legion Patriot Restaurant |
Serving
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Veteran
and Legion projects. Adults $8 and kids 5
& under eat free. |
2160
S. M-37 Hwy. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-4973 |
| 24 |
Birding
for Beginners at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute |
Early
morning hike to help beginning bird enthusiasts become better birders. 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 25 |
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 |
| 26 |
Middleville
Memorial Day Parade |
Parade
starts at 10:00 a.m. at the McFall School (corner of First St. and W. Main) going across
M-37 Hwy., stopping at the Thornapple River Bridge to throw a wreath, and continues to
Hope Cemetery on E. Main and Sheridan. |
|
Middleville |
(269)
795-3385 |
| 28 |
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 |
| 29 |
Chamber
Open House |
2:00
- 5:00 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, view the office improvements and visit with
the Chamber staff and members of the Ambassador's Committee. Chance to win Chamber
Bucks or up to 50% off of membership dues! |
221
W. State St. |
Hastings |
(269)
945-2454 |
| 30 |
Michigan
Reptiles and Amphibians presented by The Outdoor Discovery Center |
Explore
the life history of reptiles and amphibians with a focus on animals present in Michigan. After the presentation, there will be hands-on
time with live animals. 7:00 p.m. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. |
701
W. Cloverdale Rd. |
Hastings |
(269)
721-4190 |
| 30 |
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 |
| 31 |
CCCA
Museum "Grand Experience Concours" and "Grand Classic" at the Gilmore
Car Museum |
Auto
show featuring 50 Years of General Motors. 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 |
