Way to go, Women’s Gymnastics Team! Team Gold for the first time since ’96! Congratulations, especially to Jordyn Weiber! Michigan's Own Olympic Gymnast. Despite her heart-breaking miss of the All-Around competition, she brought her A Game to the Finals, and performed like the champion she is! Wow!
The swimming events are always exciting, and I don’t know about you, but, my new favorite swimmer is Missy Franklin. She’s awesome and a wonderful role-model. My other favorite sport, Volleyball, has been really fun to watch. But, the most fun of the Olympics? Watching my daughters’ faces as they take in the different sports. This is the first time they have really understood what is going on. Well, my oldest, anyway. Now, she wants to be an Olympian. A gymnast to be more specific! It’s been a lot of fun watching her “practice” and exercise.
I
have to say, the Opening Ceremonies were wonderful. I really enjoyed them. The best part for me? As an avid reader, the tribute to English
Children’s Literature was amazing. Some
of my favorite stories were a part of the show.
Did you see any of your favorite characters/scenes? Of course, watching Queen Elizabeth jump out
of a helicopter with James Bond was just awesome.
Have
you and your family been enjoying the Olympics together? What other fun activities have you been
taking part in?
As
you know, I am always looking for more family friendly events to add. Please
send any that you know about my way! Thank you! I just found out that you may
have to log into Google to leave a message below. Please note, you can also send me an email
at: familyfuninSWMI@gmail.com.
List of Events:
·
Chalk the Block: Fri. Aug. 3 – Sun.
Aug. 5
·
Winnie The Pooh: Fri. Aug. 3
·
Latin Taste and Rhythms Festival:
Sat. Aug. 4
·
Concours on the Bluff: Sat. Aug. 4
·
Niles River Fest: Thurs. Aug. 2 –
Sun. Aug. 5
·
Coloma Glad-Peach Festival: Thurs.
Aug. 2 – Sun. Aug. 5
·
Jay’s Giant Peach-Glad You are Here
Beach Party: Fri. Aug. 3 – Sun. Aug. 5
Weekly Activities:
·
Sarett Nature Center
·
Friday Night Concerts
·
St. Joseph Farmer’s Market
·
Harbor Market in Benton Harbor
·
Power In Motion
·
YMCA
·
Curious Kids Museums
·
Movies and other Library Fun
Upcoming
Events
·
Back to School Fair – Aug. 9
·
“Follow Me” The Story of John Denver
– Aug. 11
·
National Blueberry Festival – Aug. 9
– Aug. 12
·
Berrien County Youth Fair – Aug. 13
– 18
·
Check Please! Farm to Table Festival
– Sept. 2
·
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival –
Sept. 7 – 9
Chalk the Block
Downtown St. Joseph, MI
Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5
Watch as the streets of downtown St. Joseph are transformed into
beautiful works of art! If you have not seen this before, try not to miss this
event. The artists are amazing and spend
hours working on their pieces. Even though I've been hoping and praying for rain, I'll hope it stays bright and sunny this weekend, so the artists' works are not washed away before they can be judged and viewed!
Aug 3: 5pm-10pm
Aug 4: 10am-4pm (judging begins at 4pm)
Aug 5: All day viewing
Don't forget Sidewalk Sales with the downtown merchants will be all day
August 2-5!
For more information please call us at (269) 985-1111.
Doug Fordyce’s Kids on
Stage present: Winnie the Pooh
Friday, August 3, 6;30 pm
The
Orchards Mall
1800
Pipestone Road
Benton
Harbor, MI 49022
Welcome
to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of
honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but
soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they
prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship,
and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011
Disney animated feature film.
Latin Taste & Rhythms
Festival
Concours d’Elegance of SW
MI
Saturday, August 4, 2012 Lake Bluff Park, St. Jospeh, MI 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Coloma
Glad-Peach Festival
Jay's Giant Peach, Glad
You Are Here Beach Party
Tickets are only $5!
August 4, 2012,
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WHIRLPOOL hispanic network RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL FAMILIES WITH
10th ANNual latin tastes & rhythms festival
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,– The Whirlpool
Hispanic Network is holding its 10th annual Latin Tastes &
Rhythm Festival on August 4th at 3:00 p.m. EDT, at the Shadowland
Pavilion at Silver Beach in St. Joseph, Mich. The cultural awareness event,
which is open to the public, is co-sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation, and is
geared towards raising funds to support the Migrant Project, the network’s
largest community initiative. The proceeds will help supply basic necessities
for local Michiana Hispanic families in need.
The festival
will include the following family-oriented activities:
- · Live music
- · Arts and crafts class organized by Benton Harbor Education
- · Soccer tournaments
- · Zumba demonstration by the instructors of the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
- · Presentation of Capoeira and other Brazilian rhythms
- · Chili pepper eating contest
- · Corn-hole tournament
- · Salsa-making competition sponsored by Q’doba
- · Kid’s Area by community of Michiana with face-painting, piñatas and a bouncy house
In addition,
the event will display posters featuring art from Mica Shenk, a 10th
grade student from Penn High School in Mishawaka, Ind. Mica won the annual
competition where local schools submit their works of art to be considered as
the essence and background of the festival. There were exceptional pieces of
art submitted this year, the choice was difficult but we believe Mica captured
the environment of the festival most profoundly with her beautiful piece.
Tickets are $7
in advance and $10 at the door. They may be purchased before the event at
Martin’s Supermarket in St. Joseph, Stevensville and Niles, or at La Perla
Produce in Benton Harbor. Children 10 years and under get in free, and students
will be admitted for $5 at the door with a valid student ID. For
additional information on tickets, please call 269-923-2571.
Concours d’Elegance of SW
MI
Saturday, August 4, 2012 Lake Bluff Park, St. Jospeh, MI 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Now in it's 8th year, the
Concours d'Elegance of Southwest Michigan (formerly the Krasl Concours) will
featured 80 invited Brass Era, Classic, vintage, special-interest and muscle
cars dating from the early 20th century up to 1977. Noted auto authority and
the "Voice of Amelia Island" F. Edward Lucas II will again narrate
the popular afternoon Pass in Review events. Featured vehicles in 2012 are Cars
of Indiana. Authors Dennis and Terri Horvath will be on hand to autograph their
book "Indiana Cars: A History of the Automobile in Indiana."
Of note: A rare GM Futurliner bus
will be on display.
Tickets: $5/person or $10/family
Niles
River Fest
Thursday, August 2 – Sunday, August
5
Niles Riverfest 2012 has been one of
Southwestern Michigan’s most popular family festivals for over 20 years. It
will be held from Thursday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 5th, in downtown
Niles, Michigan at Riverfront Park along the St. Joseph River.
This fun-filled event is free to all
who attend. People of all ages can come to enjoy the variety of recreational
activities and events, entertainment, great food, craft booths, kids games and
more. Not to mention the Dragon Boat Races, the “Anything that Floats” race and
lots of live music!
Check out the website for a complete
schedule of events: Niles River Festival
Thursday, August 2 – Sunday, August
5
The
Coloma Glad-Peach Festival is an annual celebration of the gladiolus flowers
and peaches, which are both grown locally. The festival is held the first full
weekend in August, and provides three days of family friendly fun for all ages.
Events include live music on two stages, a classic car show, and an aerial
fireworks display. There will be a
carnival (Thursday night: $1 a ride!), live music, parades, and an arts and
crafts show.
Check out the website for a complete
schedule of events: Coloma Glad-Peach Festival
Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5
Jollay
Orchards
1850
Friday Road
Coloma,
MI 49038
Weekly Events:
Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton
Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(1st
Exit off of 196)
Phone:
269-927-4832
Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3, 2012
This will also be on August 3rd. am. Enjoy walks, call owls, watch stars & sleep the night in the nature center building. Evening snacks & breakfast included. Ages 8 & up. Fee $28, members $22 Class size limited (Choose only 1 Sarrett overnight--next date is Aug. 14 & 15).
For more information, please call: 269-468-3075 or visit the website:
Weekly Events:
Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton
Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(1st
Exit off of 196)
Phone:
269-927-4832
Website: www.sarett.com/summer.htm
Sarrett Overnight
Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3, 2012This will also be on August 3rd. am. Enjoy walks, call owls, watch stars & sleep the night in the nature center building. Evening snacks & breakfast included. Ages 8 & up. Fee $28, members $22 Class size limited (Choose only 1 Sarrett overnight--next date is Aug. 14 & 15).
Friday Night Concerts
Concerts each Friday night June 15th
through August 31st. Admission: Free.
St. Joseph Farmer's Market
Friday, August 3, 2012
John E.N. Howard Bandshell
500 Port Street, ST.
Joseph, MI 49085
Marty Miles Mondo Audio:
Please see the
St. Joseph Today website for more details:
www.sjtoday.org/events/friday-night-concert.html
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."
Harbor Market in Benton Harbor
An All-Local Farmer's and Craft Market
For The Community Of Benton Harbor Michigan!
Where: Parking Lot Near Mosaic Resale Store and Cafe Mosaic, 510 W. Main Street,
Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
Phone: (224)209-9968
Website:
www.Harbor-Market.com
The mission of
Harbor Market is to support, promote and grow micro-businesses in the Benton
Harbor area.
Through a no-fee outdoor market, farmers, individuals, organizations, and small
businesses will have the opportunity to:
- Earn more income
- Test new-product/new business viability
- View similar business models and make beneficial adjustments
- Engage and develop partnerships with other micro-business owners
- Access sales, marketing, financial, technical and product development
advisors
- Test personal commitment
Our community
will benefit from a new spirit of entrepreneurship; a new venue for tourism;
and a new pride in what is grown, made and sold in our area...Local is better!
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Road
Stevensville,
MI
269/429-9575
Things are slowing down
for the library, now that the summer reading program has concluded. There are still plenty of story times and two
group book discussions. Take a look at
the website for dates and times.
Read! Build! Play!
Nominate Your Library…
…and support those
unsung heroes of story time!
The winning library receives $5,000. The top 200 get innovative early literacy
toolkits. Nominations accepted through October 1, 2012. Did you know, the
Lincoln Township Library is currently in 43rd place? Let’s keep the
nominations coming!
269/983-7167
Sunset Stories at the Beach
Friday, August 3rd,
6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Have you ever
wondered if a relative was a Civil War Soldier, bootlegger or bank robber? Come
discover the mystery in your family history! Teens and Tweens (4th grade - 12th
grade) are invited to join us for a special afterhours session to learn how to
get started with your family history! Registration required. Please ask for a
form at the front desk. The group will be divided by age/grade at the event.
Maude
Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500
Market Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-7167
Sunset Stories at the Beach
Thursday evening: August 2nd, 7:00 pm
These
story times meet at Lions Park Beach. Listen to a story, then wear yourself out
at the beach in time for bed! Get a FREE parking pass from library staff at the
beach if you don't have a city parking pass.
Genealogy 101 Workshop
Friday, August 3rd,
6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Have you ever
wondered if a relative was a Civil War Soldier, bootlegger or bank robber? Come
discover the mystery in your family history! Teens and Tweens (4th grade - 12th
grade) are invited to join us for a special afterhours session to learn how to
get started with your family history! Registration required. Please ask for a
form at the front desk. The group will be divided by age/grade at the event.
Coming up: Books to Movies!
“The Bourne Legacy”
Saturday, Aug. 11,
4:00 pm
Save money and help the
library! You'll get to see The Bourne Legacy opening weekend at a special
showing at Celebration Cinema in Benton Harbor, MI. Purchase a voucher at the
library before August 4th to see this movie at a discounted price. Up to $4.00 for
each ticket sold goes to the library. Questions? ask at the front desk or call
983-7167.
Read! Build! Play!
Nominate Your Library…
…and support those
unsung heroes of story time!
Power In Motion
YMCA – Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
Curious Kids Museum
The winning library receives $5,000. The top 200 get innovative early literacy
toolkits. Nominations accepted through October 1, 2012.
I did not see the St.
Joseph Library on the top 200 list… so you need to vote !
3889 S. M-139
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/429-5100
Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 –
1:30 pm
Admission: $5
A signed waiver
must be completed prior to children participating.
3665
Hollywood Road
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/428-YMCA
Family Float – Weekly, Fridays and
Saturdays
Swimming
pool open to families- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the
water.
Friday,
6:30 to 8:00
Saturday,
4:00 to 5:45 pm
Free
for YMCA members, $14 for families
Summer Session I begins
June 11. Check out the website for
details on classes offered.
415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI
49085
269/983-CKID
Beginning Monday,
June 25, Family Programming, Fun for the Whole Family! Free with your paid
admission, every day has a different theme. From 1:30 to 3:00 pm each day.
Mondays: Shiver Me Timbers, It’s a
Pirates Life for Me
Tuesdays: What Do You Know About
Dinosaurs?
Wednesdays: Animals ALIVE with Sarett
Nature Center
Thursdays: Beach Party
Fridays: Finger Paint
August 4, 12 – 4
pm, free with admission
“Science Wonders – Invisible Ink”
Curious Kids – Discovery Zone
333 E.
Broad Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
Beginning Monday,
June 25, Family Programming, Fun for the Whole Family! Free with your paid
admission, every day has a different theme. From 1:30 to 3:00 pm each day.
Mondays: Brown Bag Puppets
Tuesdays: Splatter, Splash, Squish
Wednesdays: Insects
Thursdays: Animals ALIVE with Love Creek Nature
Center
Fridays: Awesome Ocean Animals
August
4, 12 – 4 pm, free with admission
“Movers”
Family Fun Night at the Silver Beach Carousel
333 E.
Broad Street – Weekly, Thursdays
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Want to create more good
times with your kids? Have we got the place for you! Come to Silver Beach
Carousel every Thursday from 4-8:30 p.m, admission is half price! You’ll build
happy memories.
Some
Upcoming Events:
Back to School Fair
Thursday,
August, 9, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Berrien
RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI
Available:
Vision and Hearing screenings for children entering pre-school or
kindergarten. Also, Child ID kits,
healthy lunch ideas, and immunization information.
Check
Please! Farm to Table Festival
Sunday, September 2, 2012, 12:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Round Barn Winery Estate, Baroda
Michigan
Check,
Please!, Chicago's favorite restaurant television show, is turning the tables
on traditional food festivals by bringing an all-star lineup of award-winning
chefs to a working farm (Round Barn Estate & Tasting Room) for its first
annual Farm to Table Festival. The Check, Please! Farm to Table Fest, taking
place on Sunday, September 2, in the beautiful rolling countryside of Southwest
Michigan, will pair chefs with family-owned Michigan farmers and boutique food
artisans for an afternoon of sampling and sipping-in of the local bounty
Tasting
Ticket $75*:
Chef and Restaurant Tastings, Farm Samples, Local Boutique Wine, Beer &
Spirits Sampling, Cooking, Mixology & other Demonstrations (info and
schedule TBD).
Tasting
Ticket $150*:
National
Blueberry Festival, South Haven
Berrien
County Youth Fair
Chef and Restaurant Tastings, Farm Samples, Local Boutique Wine, Beer &
Spirits Sampling, Cooking, Mixology & other Demonstrations (info and
schedule TBD).
PLUS: Private Hospitality Tent access, Check, Please! TV show auditions (VIPs
only), Private Winery Tours (schedule TBD), Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks inside
Hospitality Tent.
Plus everyone can enjoy Live Music
on Round Barn’s “Jammin In The Vineyard” Stage 1-6 p.m. featuring Top Secret
Band. At Round Barn, but outside the festival boundary (must present your
wristband for re-entry into fest).
*Ticket Prices increase August 15
and at the door.
"Follow
Me" The Story Of John Denver
August
11th
Master
Storyteller, Mike Talbot, will perform "Follow Me" The Story Of
John Denver, at Jollay Orchards' Great Lawn, August 11, 2012. Talbot,
having studied music and storytelling for over 20 years, has produced countless
pieces for the stage which have delighted viewers of all ages. Now, The
Storyteller, Mike Talbot, takes the stage in a solo work created to commemorate
the musical and humanitarian legacy of RCA's best-selling artist of all time,
John Denver.
Thursday, August 9 – Sunday, August
12
The
49th Annual National Blueberry Festival is located in South Haven, Michigan.
Every year from Thursday through Sunday, you and your family can enjoy lots and
lots of blueberries: blueberry pancake breakfasts, a parade, a fish boil
dinner, an art & craft show, the pageant, a 5k run, blueberry bake off
competition, and free concerts to enjoy!
Check
out the website for the complete schedule of events:
Monday, August 13 – Saturday, August
18, 2012
Rides wristbands are on sale now! Rides Wristbands are
on sale from July 6th to Aug. 3rd. $13 at all Honor Credit Union offices. Save
big and buy early! Can use any one day Aug. 13 - 18th.
Please note: on
Tuesday, August 14, High School children and younger are admitted for FREE to the Fair for Kid's Day!
For
over 66 years, families have made a tradition out of attending the Berrien
County Youth Fair in Berrien Springs Michigan. With its rich history, thousands
continue to flock to one of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. The
Berrien County Youth Fair has continuously ranked among the top fairs and
festivals in Michigan.
Tuesday, August 14
The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest
Festival offers something for everyone. Including a Grape Stomping Contest.
That alone may be worth the price of admission!
Circus Continental
Show time: 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Price: Free
Admission
Grandstand Seating
For more information, please check
out their website:
The
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Friday, Sept. 7 – Sunday, Sept. 9
The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest
Festival offers something for everyone. Including a Grape Stomping Contest.
That alone may be worth the price of admission!
Family Activities -
Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple
Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp.
Music -
3 stages of entertainment for all musical tastes.
Sports -
Choose from our hole in one contest, 5k walk/run, the Grape Escape Motorcycle
Ride witht he Blue Knights of Southwest Michigan, our bicycle tour or now the
new Grape Escape Golf Tournament.
Wine Enthusiasts -
Winery tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area.
Other activities
include: Car show, Arts & Crafts Show, Turtle Derby, and
much more!!
New This Year:
Grape Escape Golf Tournament, Ultimate Air Dog, and Animal Oasis see the
Calendar of Events for more information.
For more information, and a
complete schedule of events, please check out their website: http://www.wineandharvestfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=42&Itemid=172
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