Thursday, February 14, 2013

February 14 - February 21, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are spending the day with loved ones and enjoying the holiday!  Those home-made valentines are the best!  There are a lot of fun things happening outside, including ice skating, sledding and skiing (when there’s snow!).  Get out there and enjoy winter at its best!  

If you like the blog and the information, please check out the Facebook page. I’m posting pictures, as well as updating more events that are posted on Facebook. Be sure to LIKE the new page and tell your friends! 

Winter activities have slowed down, so if you know of anything fun coming up that your family would enjoy, please let me know.  Please send any that you know about my way! If I missed anything, I can add it immediately to the Facebook page, as well.  You can also send me an email at: familyfuninSWMI@gmail.com. Thank you!

 

List of Events:

·         Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 11 – 17

·         Harbor Country Chocolate Classic,

 

Weekly Activities:

·         Sledding/Tubing

·         Ice Skating

·         Skiing

·         Sarett Nature Center

·         Power In Motion

·         YMCA

·         Curious Kids Museums

·         Library Fun

 

For Parents Only:

·         Leo Nocentelli and the Doc Robinson Band in Concert, Sat. Feb. 9

·         Walk on the Wild Side, Sat. Feb. 9

 

Weekly Events:


 

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Monday, February 11 – Sunday February 17

The world needs more kindness. Share your kindness randomly during Random Act of Kindness Week 2013! Join us as we make the world a better place!

We'll be sharing stories of cool Random Acts. Post random acts of kindness you committed or witnessed on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/552684141408589

 

Harbor Country Chocolate Classic 2013

A celebration so sweet it spans the month of February! With chocolate as the centerpiece, satisfy your cravings by creating, consuming, comparing, cooking and celebrating all things chocolate! Watch for contests and classes, cook-offs and tastings and culinary adventures! Take a look at the agenda for what is happening around Harbor Country:  http://www.harborcountry.org/chocolateclassic/

 

Sledding

Warren Dunes State Park (15 minutes)
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, Michigan 49125
269-426-4013

Five Pines
Sat 11-5 Sun 1-5:30
Tube Rentals: adult $8, children 6-11 $7, under 5 free
(Combo packages with cross-country skiing, adults $13,kids $10)
6597 Smith Road
Berrien Center, MI 49202
269-471-1396
 

http://www.visitharborcountry.org/attractions-winter-where-to-go-sledding-tubing.php

 Ice Skating

Howard Ice Rink: 2414 Willa Drive, St Joseph, MI 269-983-8795, Daily admission $5, skate rental $3

Washington Park: Parker Parkway, Michigan City, IN 219-873-1506

Soldiers Memorial Park: 250 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 219-326-9600

 

SKIING

GROOMED SKI TRAILS

Madeline Bertrand County Park 3038 Adams Road, Niles, MI 269-683-8280. 3 miles of level to gently rolling trails through pine and oak forests along the St. Joseph River. www.berriencounty.org/parks for trail conditions. Hours: 10 am to sunset, Wed-Sun (Nov-March). Ski Rental Hours: Available during regular park hours and during scheduled night ski events.  

Love Creek County Park 9228 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center 269-471-2617. 5 miles of open trails and challenging wooded slopes and turns. Many trails also feature lanes for ski skating. Trail Fees Adults: $4 per day or $15 season pass. Children (15 & under): $3 per day or $10 season pass. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sun. Ski Rental Hours: Available during regular park hours and during scheduled night ski events.
 

Lighted Night Skiing -- Regular fees apply. Fri/Sat at Madeline Bertrand until 9:30pm.

Conditions permitting, call to confirm. Trail permit is $3 and rental equipment is $5 from 5pm to closing.

Ski Rental Fees -- Rentals must be made 2 hours before the park closes. A deposit is required. Adults: $10, Children under 15: $5 

UNGROOMED SKI TRAILS

Chikaming Township Park & Preserve, Warren Woods Road East of I-94

Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required. Michigan residents $6. Non Resident $8. Trail Length: 6 miles

Warren Woods Nature Area Entrances on Elm Valley Rd and Warren Woods Rd in Union Pier/Three Oaks 269-426-4013 Marked trails

Robinson Nature Preserve Harbert, East Rd (about 1 mile east of Red Arrow Hwy) Marked trails through 89 acres of woods and ravines

Grand Mere State Park Thornton Drive, Stevensville, MI 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required. Michigan resident $6 Non Resident $8 Trail Length: .50 miles

Sarett Nature Center 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor,MI 269-927-4832 Ski rentals available $7 Trails open dawn to dusk every day.  

DOWNHILL SKIING

Swiss Valley Ski Area, 13421 Mann St., Jones, MI Phone: 269-244-5635 Reservations: 269-244-8016. www.skiswissvalley.com Family friendly downhill intermediate and beginner runs. 11 runs, two quads, one triple & four rope tows. Longest run 0.1 mile. Snowmaking for 60 total acres. Night skiing, terrain park for snowboarding, full service ski shop and rentals, and children’s programs. Chalet lounge with fireplace; day lodge with cafeteria. 
 

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


 


WOODPECKER PIZZA AND CHICKADEE TREATS
February 16, Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm


Come to Sarett between 2 & 4 pm and make a suet “pizza” for woodpeckers or chickadees. Call to register. 269-927-4832. Activity fee is $3/person, $2/member. All ages welcome.


 


Lincoln Township Public Library


2099 W. John Beers Road

Stevensville, MI

269/429-9575 

“Cabin Fever” Adult Reading Program

January 2 – February 28, read books and get great prizes. 

School Age Story and Craft Time

Wednesday, February 20, 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Ages 5 and up

School age kids enjoy older stories and then have time for a fun craft!

 

Walk in Story Times:

Bedtime Story Time: Mondays, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm

Walk-in Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Fun Fridays Story Time: Fridays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am

 

Maude Preston Palenske Memorial Library

500 Market Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/983-7167


 


Story Times Resume

Toddler and Preschooler walk-in Story Time will resume on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30.  Story times are:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

 

Teen Movie @ the Library - Clue!


Saturday, Feb. 16th


2:00 p.m.


Teen are invited to join us for a movie at the library. We are watching Clue, a rollicking fun who-done-it murder mystery from 1985. Rated PG. Contact: Teen Department 983-7167 for more info.

For a description of the movie, including reviews from parents, please take a look at the Common Sense Media website:


 

Book Donations

The Friends of the Library are not accepting book donations for the April Book Sale.

 

LEGO Donations Needed!


Please consider bringing in and/or donating your loose LEGOs and DUPLOs to the library for an upcoming month-long LEGO event this spring! This event is a collaborative event between many nonprofit organizations all around St. Joseph.


 

Power In Motion


3889 S. M-139

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/429-5100

Register now for Winter Classes! New to their website, you can register for classes online, as well as pay for the classes online.

 

Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm, ages 11 and older

Saturday 12:00 – 1:30 pm – ages 10 and younger.  4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission: $5

A signed waiver must be completed prior to children participating. 

 

YMCA – Benton Harbor-St. Joseph

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 (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)

Saturday, 4:00 to 5:45 pm

Sunday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)

Free for YMCA members, $14 for families

YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OUT . . . AND YOUR KIDS DESERVE A NIGHT HERE!

Three evenings in February you can enjoy a terrific night out while your 4-12 year olds kids have a great time at the Y!

·         Friday, Feb. 15 ( great for celebrating Valentine's Day ) we're featuring Kids Night Out from 5:30-10:00 pm. Featuring crafts, gym time, climbing wall, sportwall, snacks, swimming and a movie, your kids will have a great time! Kids Night Out is only $23 for Y members and $33 for the community; additional family members are only $10 per child.

Why miss a night out this month? Treat your kids to a wonderful time at the Y!

Curious Kids Museum


415 Lake Blvd.

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/983-CKID

Fall/Winter/Spring hours of Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission will be $5 per person 1 and older (11 mos. and younger is free) or $9 per person for the Joint Admission to also visit Discovery Zone the same day.


 

Curious Kids – Discovery Zone

333 E. Broad Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Curious Kids – Discovery Zone has reopened with “Turtle Travels”. What is it like to be a turtle and survive in today's world? Follow turtle footprints on a life-sized board game in the new "Turtle Travels" exhibit, at the Lou and Warren Gast Traveling Exhibit Gallery.

The Museum will be open, Monday, February 18, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Fall/Winter/Spring hours of Thursday, 4-8:30pm, (half-price night!), Friday and Saturday, 10-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Admission will then be $5 per person, 3 and older (2 and under is free) and Joint Admission will be $9 per person. Thursday nights are All the Fun for Half the Price...only $3.00 per person!

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, rides are half price - $1.00! You’ll build happy memories.

 

For Parents Only (get a babysitter, and have a fun night out!):

 

Southshore "Big Band Blast"
Saturday, February 16, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Citadel Oak Room

91 Hinkley

Benton Harbor, MI

Dance the night away to live music of the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:00 pm, then the Citadel will get hopping with live Big Band sounds from 7 to 10 pm.
So if you’re feeling like you “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” there is no need to “Take the A Train” for a good time. Just head on down to the Oak Room at the Citadel in the Arts district in Benton Harbor and enjoy the “Moonglow”.

Tickets are: $20 each and available at Roger's Foodland
Call Maxine at 269-262-4469, check out our website, or email: southshoreconcertband@gmail.com
For more information please call: 269-262-4469, or visit the website: www.southshoreconcertband.com


Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 23, at 4pm and 7:30 pm

"Build Around Town" led by the Deep Fried Pickles Project Children's Concert and LEGO Instrument Making Workshop at 4pm,   $7 per person

Admission:  $10 adults; $8 seniors and students; free for children under 12

Calling all parents and kids.... Visit the Box Factory Saturday Feb. 23 at 4:00 P.M. after visiting Curious Kids' for The Deep Fried Pickle Project in concert. Followed with a Lego-musical instrument building workshop afterwards.

Friday, February 8, 2013

February 7 – February 13, 2013


Winter has hit and doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere for a while.  Why not get out and enjoy what the area has to offer.  Also, I haven’t seen a whole lot for upcoming events, so if you know of any upcoming events, just let me know! 

If you like the blog and the information, please check out the Facebook page. I’m posting pictures, as well as updating more events that are posted on Facebook. Be sure to LIKE the new page and tell your friends! 

I am always looking for more family friendly events to add. Please send any that you know about my way! If I missed anything, I can add it immediately to the Facebook page, as well.  You can also send me an email at: familyfuninSWMI@gmail.com. Thank you! 

List of Events:

·         Coastline Children’s Film Festival, through Feb. 10

·         2013 Magical Ice Fest, Feb. 8 – Feb. 10

·         Harbor Country Chocolate Classic, through Feb. 28

·          “How I Became a Pirate”, Feb. 9

·         Victorian Valentine’s Party, Feb. 9

Weekly Activities:

·         Sledding/Tubing

·         Ice Skating

·         Skiing

·         Sarett Nature Center

·         Power In Motion

·         YMCA

·         Curious Kids Museums

·         Library Fun 

For Parents Only:

·         Leo Nocentelli and the Doc Robinson Band in Concert, Sat. Feb. 9

·         Walk on the Wild Side, Sat. Feb. 9


Weekly Events: 


Coastline Children’s Film Festival

Friday, February 1 – February 10.

10 days of award-winning features, documentaries, and shorts
at nine screening locations along with hands-on workshops.


Venues include the Acorn Theater, Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery, Bridgman Public Library, Brookview School, Citadel Dance & Music Center, Krasl Art
Center, Loma Theatre, New Buffalo Performing Arts Center and The Lubeznik Center for the Arts.


 

2013 Magical Ice Fest


Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 19


Join us in downtown St. Joseph February 8-10 for our 9th Annual Magical Ice Fest.

Fire & Ice Reception - Friday Night
Shadowland Ballroom kicks off the weekend with the Fire & Ice opening reception from 8 p.m.-Midnight. Come on down for live music by the Sprague Brothers, Fire Dancers and a Martini Ice Luge. Cover is just $10, ladies are free until 9 p.m. So arrive early!

Ice Competitions - All Weekend
Professional Ice Carving Competitions on Saturday from 10am - 3pm and again on Sunday from 10am- 2pm. Friday's "Street Competition" will begin at 4pm all along State St - watch the carvers magically turn frozen blocks into works of art!

New this year - ICE WARS! Watch pro carvers duel it out in 15 minute bouts of ice-carving chaos! 4pm-6pm on Saturday, February 9. This event is sponsored by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.

SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt - All Weekend
Hunt all of our logo sculptures in and around downtown and be entered to win a prize! Stop in the Welcome Center to get a copy of the scavenger hunt form and learn the fun details. The hunt is available Friday - Sunday of the Ice Festival.
 

Budwesier's Black Crown Block Party
Get in on the fun! Grab a friend and go on a restaurant expedition. Presented by Bud Distributing, check out featured menu offerings and drink specials all weekend at participating locations. On Friday, February 8, local radio stars Zack East and Robin VanDyke kick off the party at each of the stops from 6-9pm.

Magical Fun - Saturday
Join local magician John Dudley as he visits several downtown attractions and performs a variety of magic. He is sure to be entertaining for all ages. Locations and times coming soon.

Waikiki Weekend - Saturday and Sunday
Located at the Silver Beach Carousel and Shadowland Ballroom, be sure to stop below the bluff to learn how to hula with live hula dance demonstrations and more. For more information, visit
www.silverbeachcarousel.com.

Winery, Art and Chocolate Festival - Saturday
Join the Silver Beach Hotel for an event where art, wine, chocolate and love come together. There will be live entertainment, area artists and jewelry designers and 10 area wineries featuring wine tasting for the adults and sparkling non-alcoholic tastings for the kids. Area chocolatiers will also offer tastings to attendees. This event will go from 4PM to 9PM and reduced family room rates are available. Tickets to this event are only $10 for those 21 and up, $5 for children and non-drinkers. Visit
www.stjoesilverbeachhotel.com for more information.

 

Harbor Country Chocolate Classic 2013

A celebration so sweet it spans the month of February! With chocolate as the centerpiece, satisfy your cravings by creating, consuming, comparing, cooking and celebrating all things chocolate! Watch for contests and classes, cook-offs and tastings and culinary adventures! Some events this weekend:

·         Baroda Founders Hill Wine Celler

Friday, February 8th, 7:30 pm

Spend an evening with us, tasting seven Baroda Founders wines paired with Vineyards Gourmet Chocolates. Tickets are

$30 per couple and includes a complimentary bottle of First Kiss, a delicious red wine with dark chocolate and raspberry flavoring, or Smorleaux, a Merlot with milk chocolate and marshmallow flavors. Yum! Please call for reservations: 269.426.5222.

·         Basically Bedrooms

Saturday-Sunday, February 8-9, 2013

Stop in for chocolate martinis and see how our unique selection of beautiful bedding, furnishings and decorative pillows can enhance the comforts of your home. We also carry sleep wear, gift items and jewelry.

·         Buchanan Art Center

Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10am-4pm

Chocolate Day at BAC.

Learn about the history of chocolate, make a chocolate Valentine, decorate cupcakes, sample a chocolate fountain!

Enjoy the Chocolate bake sale and baking contest. Lots of fun creative activities for all ages! Bid on Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets. Admission:Free(small fee on some activities)

·         Catherine Doll Fashion for Green Living

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Open house and delicious soap! Hot chocolate will be served along with samples of our own, made-on-the-premise Chocolate mint soap. Enjoy 10% off the Catherine Doll line of clothing – each piece is one-of-a-kind.

Please visit the website for more details and schedule of events:


 

Omaha Theater Company presents How I Became a Pirate


Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m.


Mendel Center

2755 E. Napier Avenue

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Tickets: $17

Shiver me timbers! Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain introduces the boy to his pirate crew – who share with him the ins and outs of a pirate’s life at sea. Jeremy is instructed on how to talk like a pirate and schooled in pirate manners and etiquette (or the lack thereof). In turn Jeremy shares with them what a typical kid’s day is like and the wondrous game of soccer! The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob.  A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart – a path that can’t be found on any treasure map!

For tickets and more information, please visit the website:

http://www.lmcmainstage.org/pirate

 

Victorian Valentines Party
Saturday, February 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

North Berrien Historical Museum

300 Coloma Avenue

Coloma, MI 49038

Bring your family to the museum for festive crafts, games, and refreshments. View our collection of historic valentines and create your own special valentines to take home. Admission: Suggested Donation $3/person.
For more information, please call: 269-468-3330 or visit the website: www.northberrienhistory.org/events.html

 

Sledding

Warren Dunes State Park (15 minutes)
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, Michigan 49125
269-426-4013

Five Pines
Sat 11-5 Sun 1-5:30
Tube Rentals:adult $8, children 6-11 $7, under 5 free
(Combo packages with cross-country skiing, adults $13,kids $10)
6597 Smith Road
Berrien Center, MI 49202
269-471-1396

 

http://www.visitharborcountry.org/attractions-winter-where-to-go-sledding-tubing.php

 

Ice Skating

Howard Ice Rink: 2414 Willa Drive, St Joseph, MI 269-983-8795, Daily admission $5, skate rental $3

Washington Park: Parker Parkway, Michigan City, IN 219-873-1506

Soldiers Memorial Park: 250 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 219-326-9600

 

SKIING

GROOMED SKI TRAILS

Madeline Bertrand County Park 3038 Adams Road, Niles, MI 269-683-8280. 3 miles of level to gently rolling trails through pine and oak forests along the St. Joseph River. www.berriencounty.org/parks for trail conditions. Hours: 10 am to sunset, Wed-Sun (Nov-March). Ski Rental Hours: Available during regular park hours and during scheduled night ski events.

 

Love Creek County Park 9228 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center 269-471-2617. 5 miles of open trails and challenging wooded slopes and turns. Many trails also feature lanes for ski skating. Trail Fees Adults: $4 per day or $15 season pass. Children (15 & under): $3 per day or $10 season pass. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sun. Ski Rental Hours: Available during regular park hours and during scheduled night ski events.

 

Lighted Night Skiing -- Regular fees apply. Fri/Sat at Madeline Bertrand until 9:30pm.

Conditions permitting, call to confirm. Trail permit is $3 and rental equipment is $5 from 5pm to closing.

Ski Rental Fees -- Rentals must be made 2 hours before the park closes. A deposit is required. Adults: $10, Children under 15: $5

 

UNGROOMED SKI TRAILS

Chikaming Township Park & Preserve, Warren Woods Road East of I-94

Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required. Michigan residents $6. Non Resident $8. Trail Length: 6 miles

Warren Woods Nature Area Entrances on Elm Valley Rd and Warren Woods Rd in Union Pier/Three Oaks 269-426-4013 Marked trails

Robinson Nature Preserve Harbert, East Rd (about 1 mile east of Red Arrow Hwy) Marked trails through 89 acres of woods and ravines

Grand Mere State Park Thornton Drive, Stevensville, MI 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required. Michigan resident $6 Non Resident $8 Trail Length: .50 miles

Sarett Nature Center 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor,MI 269-927-4832 Ski rentals available $7 Trails open dawn to dusk every day.

 

DOWNHILL SKIING

Swiss Valley Ski Area, 13421 Mann St., Jones, MI Phone: 269-244-5635 Reservations: 269-244-8016. www.skiswissvalley.com Family friendly downhill intermediate and beginner runs. 11 runs, two quads, one triple & four rope tows. Longest run 0.1 mile. Snowmaking for 60 total acres. Night skiing, terrain park for snowboarding, full service ski shop and rentals, and children’s programs. Chalet lounge with fireplace; day lodge with cafeteria.  

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


 


Lincoln Township Public Library


2099 W. John Beers Road

Stevensville, MI

269/429-9575

 

“Cabin Fever” Adult Reading Program

January 2 – February 28, read books and get great prizes.

 

School Age Story and Craft Time

Wednesday, February 13, 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Ages 5 and up

School age kids enjoy older stories and then have time for a fun craft!

 

Walk in Story Times:

Bedtime Story Time: Mondays, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm

Walk-in Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Fun Fridays Story Time: Fridays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am

 

Valentine's Day Card Club

Saurday, February 9, 10:30am – 11:30am, or 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Come and create a beautiful Valentine's Day card with host Cindy Johnston. Registration starts January 7th. Space is limited. Sign up for either the 10:30 am or 1:00 pm session.

 

 

Maude Preston Palenske Memorial Library

500 Market Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/983-7167


 


Story Times Resume

Toddler and Preschooler walk-in Story Time will resume on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30.  Story times are:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

 

LEGO Donations Needed!


Please consider bringing in and/or donating your loose LEGOs and DUPLOs to the library for an upcoming month-long LEGO event this spring! This event is a collaborative event between many nonprofit organizations all around St. Joseph.


 

Power In Motion


3889 S. M-139

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/429-5100

Register now for Winter Classes! New to their website, you can register for classes online, as well as pay for the classes online.

 

Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm, ages 11 and older

Saturday 12:00 – 1:30 pm – ages 10 and younger.  4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission: $5

A signed waiver must be completed prior to children participating. 

 

YMCA – Benton Harbor-St. Joseph

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 (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)

Saturday, 4:00 to 5:45 pm

Sunday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)

Free for YMCA members, $14 for families

 

YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OUT . . . AND YOUR KIDS DESERVE A NIGHT HERE!

Three evenings in February you can enjoy a terrific night out while your 4-12 year olds kids have a great time at the Y!

·         Friday, Feb. 15 ( great for celebrating Valentine's Day ) we're featuring Kids Night Out from 5:30-10:00 pm. Featuring crafts, gym time, climbing wall, sportwall, snacks, swimming and a movie, your kids will have a great time! Kids Night Out is only $23 for Y members and $33 for the community; additional family members are only $10 per child.

Why miss a night out this month? Treat your kids to a wonderful time at the Y!

 

Curious Kids Museum


415 Lake Blvd.

St. Joseph, MI 49085

269/983-CKID

Fall/Winter/Spring hours of Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission will be $5 per person 1 and older (11 mos. and younger is free) or $9 per person for the Joint Admission to also visit Discovery Zone the same day.


 

Curious Kids – Discovery Zone

333 E. Broad Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Curious Kids – Discovery Zone has reopened with “Turtle Travels”. What is it like to be a turtle and survive in today's world? Follow turtle footprints on a life-sized board game in the new "Turtle Travels" exhibit, coming to the Lou and Warren Gast Traveling Exhibit Gallery

Fall/Winter/Spring hours of Thursday, 4-8:30pm, (half-price night!), Friday and Saturday, 10-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Admission will then be $5 per person, 3 and older (2 and under is free) and Joint Admission will be $9 per person. Thursday nights are All the Fun for Half the Price...only $3.00 per person!

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, rides are half price - $1.00! You’ll build happy memories.

 

For Parents Only (get a babysitter, and have a fun night out!):

 

Leo Nocentelli and the Doc Robinson Band in Concert
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

The Livery Microbrewery

190 5th Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Leo Nocentelli (named one of Guitar Player Magazine Top 50 guitarist in the world) is teaming up with jazz-funk guitarist Marcus Robinson for a night of incredibly funky grooves - New Orleans style.

On the eve of Mardi Gras, this performance will likely become the party of the year as these two amazing players bring their "musical gumbo" to a Michiana stage.

Performing with these two vrituosos are Peter Chwazik on bass, Khamron Diggins on drums, Tim Williams on keyboards, Vincenzo Currasco on percussion, Randy BeBop Di Vitto on trumpet with special guest vocalist Dawn Burns.


Please visit the website: http://liverybrew.com/calendar/

 

Walk on the Wild Side
Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 2:00pm

Sarett Nature Center

2300 Benton Center Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Grab your snowshoes and join a naturalist for a walk through the wilds of Sarett. Rentals are available. Fee: $3 per person, free for members. Because we plan to travel over the marsh-adults only.

For more information, please call: 269-927-4832, or visit the website:
www.southhaven.org/event_details.cfm?rowID=9470&id=50