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Calendar of Events |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Barry Expo Flea Market | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 3 | Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Pot Luck Dinner at the Barry County Commission on Aging | 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and $2 for supplies. | 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. | Hastings | (269) 948-8452 |
| 3 | Michigan Blood Centers Blood Drive at Pennock Health Services | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Michigan Blood's Pure Michigan Summer sweepstakes give you more good reasons to give! Donors are entered into drawings for great Michigan give-a-ways including a weekend at the Grand Hotel, sporting event tickets, Michigan's Adventure tickets and more! | 1009 W. Green St. | Hastings | 1-866-MIBLOOD |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | Havoc in Hastings (Medieval Event) at the Historic Charlton Park! | Havoc in Hastings (Medieval Event) by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids ages 4-12. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 4 | Wildflower Hike at the Otis Sanctuary | 10:00 - Noon. | 3560 Havens Rd. | Hastings | (269) 948-5777 |
| 6 | Middleville Bridge & Trail Walk | Cross eight bridges and do a 5k or 10k walk on the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail. Start/finish at the gazebo next to the Village Hall in Middleville. Start any time between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Event is free unless you would like to register for an award. http://tracmvl.webs.com or www.middleville.govoffice.com | Stagecoach Park | Middleville | Jean at (616) 293-8999 or Cal at (269) 720-6983. |
| 8 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Chamber Business After Hours Event at Hastings Mutual Insurance | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Event to be held at Hastings Mutual Insurance. Great networking opportunity to promote your business and learn more about the Chamber. Free for all Chamber Members and $10 for the general public. RSVP to andre@mibarry.com or 269-945-2454. | 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 9 | Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Lunch | 11:30 a.m. at the Ponderosa in Hastings. Bring a friend and your appetite! Each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal. | 220 S. Market St. | Hastings | (269) 948-8452 |
| 10 | Green Gables Haven "Power of One" Luncheon at Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro | Noon. Fundraising event geared toward motivating and inspiring the audience to become more committed to making a difference in others' lives. Keynote speakers will be Gabriel Gron and Kirk Latimer from "The Kinetic Affect." Tickets to the luncheon are $50. Space is limited, contact 269-945-0526. | 105 E. State St. | Hastings | (269) 945-0526 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 11 | Hastings Car Club Cruise-In at Barry Automotive www.hastingscarclub.com |
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 | |
| 11 | Solar Panel Workshop | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Build your own 15 watt photovoltaic (solar panel) system which can provide enough energy to power a small TV or computer, lights, power tools or more!. All supplies included in the cost of the workshop. Cost is $305 for members, $335 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 11 | Middleville Heritage Day | Begins with a 10K run on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail at 7:00 a.m. Also includes a parade, antique car and motorcycle show, crafts, games, food, tractor pull and entertainment throughout the day ending at 7:00 p.m. | Middleville | George & Fran French (269) 795-9414 | |
| 11 | MIHA Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 12 | Artist Reception for Ladislav Hanka at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | Please join the Institute in welcoming Ladislav Hanka and his exhibit: Visions of a Wandering Naturalist: Etchings and Drawings of the Trees, Fish and Birds. The artist will be available to talk and answer questions about his work. Admission is free. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 12 | Sunday Brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | Brunch seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with a free program at 12:15 p.m. on "Native Trees and Shrubs." Cost for members is $12 adults and $5 children, for non-members is $14 adults and $6 children. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 12 | 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | Theresa Ferris (269) 721-9961 | |
| 12 | Preservation Program and Native Tree/Shrub Sale at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | Sale runs from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Purchase native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, groundcovers and ferns. Visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org to view available plants or to preorder. Enjoy a free program from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. on how to incorporate native shrubs into your yard. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 15 | Holiday Rambler Trailer Rally at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 16 | Holiday Rambler Trailer Rally at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 16 | Barry County United Way "Day of Caring" and Campaign Kick-off | 8:00 a.m. Barry County United Way Campaign Kick-Off at the Barry Expo Center followed by "Day of Caring" event organized by United Way and the Volunteer Center. Projects will be located throughout Barry County. Contact United Way for more information. | (269) 945-4010 | ||
| 16 | "Using Social Media for Marketing" Program at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 3:00 p.m. Brought to you by the Barry County Tourism Council - presentation by Maribeth Groen of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Erin Welker of the Barry Community Foundation. Program is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to (269) 945-2454. | 3560 Havens Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-2454 |
| 17 | Walk and Talk with Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Join the Institute as they continue a year-long series of programs on A Sand County Almanac. Cost is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 17 | Barry Community Hospice Living Connections Game Night at the Barry County Commission on Aging | 7:00 p.m. Bring a snack to share and $2 for supplies. | 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. | Hastings | (269) 948-8452 |
| 17 | Holiday Rambler Trailer Rally at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 17 | Nicole Foss Presents "A Century of Challenges Understanding the Credit Crisis" at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Presented by nonprofit organization, Local Future. This event is free to the public. Suggested donation is $10-$20, but all are welcome and no admission will be charged. Economic analyst, Nicole Foss, will discuss the possible impacts of deflation on our economic future. RSVP by calling (269) 721-4190. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | Barry County United Way "Day of Caring" | "Day of Caring" event organized by Barry County United Way and the Volunteer Center. Projects will be located throughout Barry County. Contact United Way for more information. | (269) 945-4010 | ||
| 18 | Freeport Fun Day | Car show, Fireman's breakfast, kids games, craft vendors and more! Parade at 10:00 a.m. | Downtown | Freeport | (269) 838-3210 |
| 18 | Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow at Historic Charlton Park | 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 18 | Marvels of Migration at the Otis Sanctuary | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 3560 Havens Rd. | Hastings | (269) 948-5777 |
| 18 | MIHA Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 18 | Holiday Rambler Trailer Rally at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 18 | Barry Expo Flea Market | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 19 | Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow at Historic Charlton Park | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 adults and $3 for kids ages 4-12. | 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. | Hastings | (269) 945-3775 |
| 19 | Holiday Rambler Trailer Rally at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-2224 | |
| 21 | Barry Community Hospice Young Widowed Persons Group | Meets 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Barry Community Hospice Office. Bring a snack to share. | 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 200 | Hastings | (269) 948-8452 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 22 | "Winds of Opportunity" Webinar Presented by the American Association for State and Local History | FREE Webinar Conference brought to you by Charlton Park, Putnam District Library and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Interactive webinar of the AASLH Annual Conference, "Winds of Opportunity" being held in Oklahoma City. To reserve your spot, please register online at www.charltonpark.org. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Gourd Art Workshop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | 9:00 a.m. - noon. Create a gourd bowl decorated with a leather dye and a pine needle rim. All materials provided. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. | 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. | Hastings | (269) 721-4190 |
| 25 | Camp Michawana Celebration Race | 5K, 1 mile and 1/2 mile race options. Cook-out and camp fun after races. www.michawana.org for more information or to register. | 5800 Head Lake Rd. | Hastings | Rochelle Visser (269) 623-9614 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 25 | 2nd Annual C.O.A. Car Show | Show benefits the Commission on Aging's Kinship Care Program. | 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. | Hastings | (269) 948-4856 |
| 25 | Hazardous Materials Collection at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | (269) 945-9516 | |
| 26 | 4-H Speed Horse Show at the Barry Expo Center | 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. | Hastings | Theresa Ferris (269) 721-9961 | |
| 27 | Barry Community Hospice Grief Recovery Sessions Begin | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Grief Recovery is a five session series designed to help you learn more about what to expect of the grief experience and how you can help yourself or a loved one through it. Sessions are held on Monday evenings, Sept. 27 - Oct. 5. | 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 200 | Hastings | (269) 948-8452 |
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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 |
| 29 | 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 |
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