Remember, if you attend any of the events listed below, please let me know! Also, if you know of any events that are coming up, also let me know, so I can include them here! Have a great week, everyone!
The summer camps list is growing! Check it out below for any new additions!
A quick note: families in St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, and Stevensville, MI, this weekend is AYSO 2012 Fall Soccer Registration! If you have a child interested in playing in the fall, be sure and register him or her Friday, May 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm, or Saturday, May 12, from 9 am to 3 pm. There is an early registration fee of only $50, which includes: jersey, shorts, socks and 10 concession tickets. Registration will take place at the Maiden Lane Soccer Complex. Please take a look at their website for more information: www.ayso574.org. Children must be 4 by August 1, 2012 to participate.
UP FRONT ART WALK
| Where: Downtown Dowagiac Downtown area Dowagiac, MI 49047 When: Friday, May 10 through Sunday May 13 Admission: FREE This juried art show is displayed 24/7 in downtown Dowagiac merchant windows on and adjacent to Front Street. Original works from southwest Michigan and northern Indiana area artists are featured and vie for a Best of Show cash award. Be a part of the public vote…walk historical downtown Dowagiac and experience art up front! Ballot guide available at the Dogwood Festival office as well as host businesses. |
Domaine Berrien Cellars
Domaine Berrien Cellars
398 East Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
| Opening Date: | May 12, 2012 |
| Additional Dates: | May 12 - 13, 2012 |
| Operating Hours: | Noon to 5pm each day |
| Event Description: | On Mother's Day Weekend, Domaine Berrien Cellars will treat every Mom that visits the winery tasting room with the gift of a flower! Food will be available for purchase and live music will be featured. All in addition to sampling of Domaine Berrien Cellars' premium handcrafted wines! Spring is the perfect time of year for a scenic drive in the rolling hills of Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country. Shake off that cabin fever and get out and enjoy the countryside views. Feast your eyes on the beautiful fruit orchards bursting with blossoms. Hear the birds singing that Spring has Sprung! So make a date with Mom for a relaxing afternoon in the heart of Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country. |
May 13, 10am–3pm
Where: Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI, 49120Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch prepared by Chef Tim and his staff at the Fernwood Café. Bring the family! Call Fernwood to reserve your table.
Adults $14.95, Children 6-12 $7.95, Kids 5 & under are free.
Seating is by reservation only, required by Friday, May 11.
Lake Effect Winds Concert at
Fernwood Botanical Garden
What: The Lake Effect Winds, a windwood quintet, performs a wide variety of music ranging from Baroque & Classical to 20th century styles such as show tunes, big band and patriotic. Admission is free!Where: Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI, 49120When: May 13 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Phone: 269-695-6491
Website: www.harborcountry.org/index.php?catid=11&month=5&year=2012&eventid=662
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
What: Encore Strings and Concert Strings.
When: May 13 2012 - 4:00pm
Where: Howard Performing Arts Center, 160 E. Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103
Phone: 269-982-4030
Where: Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI, 49120Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch prepared by Chef Tim and his staff at the Fernwood Café. Bring the family! Call Fernwood to reserve your table.
Adults $14.95, Children 6-12 $7.95, Kids 5 & under are free.
Seating is by reservation only, required by Friday, May 11.
Lake Effect Winds Concert at
Fernwood Botanical Garden
What: The Lake Effect Winds, a windwood quintet, performs a wide variety of music ranging from Baroque & Classical to 20th century styles such as show tunes, big band and patriotic. Admission is free!Where: Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI, 49120When: May 13 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Phone: 269-695-6491
Website: www.harborcountry.org/index.php?catid=11&month=5&year=2012&eventid=662
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
What: Encore Strings and Concert Strings.
When: May 13 2012 - 4:00pm
Where: Howard Performing Arts Center, 160 E. Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103
Phone: 269-982-4030
Family Fun!
National Historic Train Day
| When: Saturday, May 12, All Day Location
269-684-7444National Train Day is back to celebrate train travel and the ways trains touch the lives of people across America. May 12, 2012, will be the day where train stations and other venues across the country, host activities and exhibits that highlight the past, present and future of trains and travel. Amtrak will host major events in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles with free live entertainment and activities for both children and adults: interactive and educational exhibits, model train displays and tours of Amtrak equipment, and notable private railroad cars - just to name a few! The 'rail way' comes to life for attendees, as well as those participating online and through social media. Only on a train do we see more of the world around us, and live more of the experiences we have when we discover the 'rail way'. Look out your window. What do you see? Look around the car. Who do you see? It's all part of the journey. Join in the celebration by attending a National Train Day event near you, or submit your photos, videos and stories to the National Train Day Gallery, and enter for a chance to win great prizes. Let the journey begin! National Historic Train Day – This event will be held at the Amtrak Station in Niles, located at 5th and Dey Streets. Join us at the historic 1892 Michigan Central Railroad (Amtrak) Station in Niles, Michigan as we celebrate National Train Day. Greet the arrival of Amtrak train 365, the Blue Water and Wolverine trains 350 and 352 while exploring interactive and educational exhibits from the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, Four Flags Garden Club and Niles DDA Main Street; an operating HO scale model train layout from the Cass County Model Railroad Club and so much more. For more information, visit www.nationaltrainday.com Nile. |
American Family Theatre’s Cinderella
Saturday, May 12, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
Zone A: $16
Zone B: $11
Through the magic of live musical theater, all the Cinderella storybook characters come to life with excitement, fantasy, and song. Experience the wicked stepmother and stepsisters and their plots to keep Cinderella from meeting her prince. Celebrate the moment when the prince places the glass slipper on Cinderella’s foot. The spirit of this fantasy is contagious.
Royal Princess Party
Saturday, May 12, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Admission: $8
Dress up your little “princess” in her favorite ball gown for an afternoon she’ll never forget. Party includes luncheon and crafts to make and take for your royal highness.
Toast 'n' Jam, Music for KidsWhat: A creative introduction to great music, this event is designed especially for children ages 3 to 12, featuring Lake Effect Winds. Each member of this ensemble combines their experiences from teaching and performing into a unique, fun event for young music lovers. You will recognize music from your favorite nursery rhymes and stories. Enjoy this hands-on, interactive approach to classical music from around the world with your children.
When: May 12 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Dogwood Fine Arts Festival Office, In the Huntington Bank Bld., 207 Commercial St. , MI, 49047
Phone: 269-782-1115
Website: www.fourflagsarea.org/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=6839&month=05&year=2012
Some upcoming
events:
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Road
Stevensville, MI
269/429-957
Teddy Bear Picnic
Thursday, May 24
11:30 am
Stories, songs and treats.
Bring a sack lunch and a friend!
Spring
Arts & Crafts Show
May 26, 2012
St.
John United Church of Christ
200
W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI
(269)
469-2706
This
annual Arts and Crafts Show promises something for everyone. More than 45
artists and crafters will sell their unique handcrafted items from 10:00 a.m.-
4:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 200 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo.
Booths are indoors and outdoors. Snacks and lunch items available. Free
admission.St. Mary of the Lake Festival
May 24 - May 28, 2012
This Festival is the official start to summer activities in New Buffalo and annual fundraiser for St Mary of the Lake School. Food, rides, games, silent auction, and live music -- fun for the entire family.
St. Joseph Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, beginning June 2 through October 6, 2012, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Every Wednesday, beginning June 27 through August 29, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Lake Bluff Park, between Broad and Pleasent Streets.
"Going to the downtown
Farmer's Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe,
succulent fruits and vegetables. Things have changed! Saturday morning at the
Market now includes jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries,
perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and so much
more!
Take the time to chat with
vendors who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking tips. Also,
plan to visit with several friends since the number of people attending this
weekly event has continued to grow over the last few years. It's a Saturday
tradition! The Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday June - Oct and
Wednesday's during peak summer months - June, July, August. The Market is
located in Lake Bluff Park on Lake Blvd. between Broad and Pleasant
Sts."
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
Nature Saplings
Children ages 2½-3½ with an adult enjoy an introduction to nature. Please dress for walking the trails.Tuesday, May 29—Shapes in Nature 1:30–2:30pm
Fee $5 per child/adult pair (Members $4 per pair)
Advance regisration is required.
Free bowling for kids 15 and under this summer!
AMF Blossom Lanes
2305 South M-139
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269/927-3174
Register your children at: www.summerpass.amf.com
"Summer in Paradise" Beach Party!
June 23, 2012, 6:30 pm
Shadowland Pavillion, Silver Beach, St. Joseph, MI
Tickets will be: $25 in advance, and $30 at the door.
Featuring, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, "The Last Mangos"
There will be refreshing summer drinks, island food, dancing and fun for all! Tropical attire is optional!
For more information: www.smso.org, or call: 269/982-4030
Sign up now for Summer Camps:
2012 St. Joseph HS Summer Volleyball Camp
Kindergarten through 12th grade Camp
June 4, 2012 through June 7, 2012
Kindergarten - 4th grade: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
5th - 8th grades: 4:45 - 6:45 pm
9th - 12th grades: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Please contact Robert Elliott for more information: robert3447@msn.com
- Super Trooper Music Theatre Camp: July 16 - 20, Grades 4 through 12. Fee is $220, with a discount for early registration!
- Junior Trooper Music Theatre Camp: July 23 - August 3, Grades 1 - 9. Fee is $320 with a discount for early registration!
Sarrett offers a wide variety
of classes for your kids - for all ages! From beginning Kayak classes to nature
drawing, there is something for everyone.
Take a look at the website for
classes, dates, times and fees per class. Classes begin June 12 and run through
the summer.
3630 Tennis Court
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Curious Kids Museum
www.curiouskidsmuseum.org
415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-CKID
SUMMER DAY CAMP ADVENTURES
FOR AGES 7-12
FISHING CAMP, AGES 8 AND UP
9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Hooked On Fishing—June 25-28, Ages: 8 and Up, Cost: $145.00 members, $165.00 non-members.
Dig It!—July 9-13, Ages: 6-12, Cost: $145.00 members, $165.00 non-members.
Girls of America—July 16- 19, A ges: 6 -12, C ost: $ 150.00 members, $170.00 non-members (Overnight on July 19).
Intro To Cooking—July 23-27, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $145.00 members, $165.00 non-members.
Destination…Water—July 30-Aug. 3, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $145.00 members, $165.00 non-members.
CURIOSITY CAMPS FOR AGES 4-6
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
A Curiously Creative Camp!—June 25-28, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Pirates, Pirates, PIRATES!—July 9-12, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Dino-riffic Dinosaurs—July 16-19, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
Around The World In The Magic Tree House—July 23-26, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
All Aboard—July 30-Aug. 2, Ages: 4-6, Cost: $75.00 members, $95.00 non-members.
YMCA Benton Harbor/St. Joseph
We are the masters of kid stuff during Spring Break! From April 2-6, the Y has it all.
- Spring Break Holiday Camp is a great way to keep your K-5th grade kids active all day! Held from 7 am to 6 pm, drop-off and pick-up is at your convenience. Camp runs April 2-6 and is only $36 per day or $150 for five days.
- Gymnastics Camp will keep 4-12 year olds moving using the balance beam, uneven bars, vault, floor routines and more! Held April 2-6 from 9 am to noon, camp is $55 for Y members and $75 for the community.
- SuperSitters Clinic is a terrific way for 11-15 years olds to learn responsible babysitting! Includes emergency care and first aid, child development stages, games to play with children, parent relations and water safety training! Held April 3-5 from 10 am to 2 pm, the clinic is only $48 for Y members and $60 for the community; fees include a first aid kit and Y sport sack.
1800 Pipestone Road
Suite 120
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269/925-6081
Jo-Ann Fabric offers many different classes for you and your young ones. A full list of classes and times is available in the store, but, here are a couple you might find fun:
- Kids Sewing 101: Headtime Story (8+ years old)
- Kids Sewing 102: Sew Sweet Pillow (5+ years old)
- Wilton Kids Cake Decorating 101: Cup O' Cake (8+ years old)
- Kids Papercrafting 101: Envelope Mini Album (5+ years old
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