The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, May 10, 2018 Page 7

Thursday, May 10, 2018 Page 7

Family Summer Survival Guide 2018

theBeatBoredom

a supplement to the Cedar Springs Post

Including:

• Library Activities

• Fairs & Festivals

• Special Events &

Attractions

• Outdoor Activities

• Classes and Camps

• Vacation Bible Schools

• and more!

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• East Nelson Church

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• Kent County Credit Union

• Kent County Youth Fair

• Sand Lake Trading Company

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Pre-Sign Up at the Library starting May 29th - June 9th. Everyone sign-up, Babies to Adults!Launch Day: Monday, June 11, 10-6pmCOME CELEBRATE OUR NEW LIBRARY’S 1ST BIRTHDAY! BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONParticipants receive READING LOGSFREE ICE CREAM from Classic Kelly’s RestaurantFRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE 10am-7pmDOUBLE “K” PETTING BARN with the help of Animal Junction 4H Club - 10am-2pmLast day to turn in Reading Logs: July 27th, 10-6pmCarnival @ Morley Park: Thursday, August 2nd, 1 —3pm(Rain Date, Aug 3rd, 1 -3pm) YOUNG READERSEven babies from 0-2 can participate in Summer Reading! Once registered, baby’s caregiver will be given an Activity Sheet. Once the sheet is completed, your baby will receive a board book and may enter in a drawing for other prizes.BABY STORY TIMETuesdays 10-10:30am Birth—18 MonthsJoin us for a fun time practicing listening and language skills with songs, rhymes, a story and playtime.PRESCHOOL STORY TIMEFridays 11:15 at Cedar Springs LibraryJoin Miss Heidi for Wacky & Wild Fridays at the LibraryJune 15: Rock PaintingJune 22: Dance PartyJune 29: Pete the Cat RocksJuly 6: Water RocksJuly 13: Music CubeJuly 20: Marshmallow LauncherJuly 27: Rain SticksBe sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet or messy.YOGA STORY TIMETuesdays 11-11:45am Ages 2-6 (all are welcome)Yoga will help develop literacy and coping skills using poses and awareness exercises.ELEMENTARY (Ages 6-9)Events at the Cedar Springs Library

Libraries RockCedar Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 2018107 N. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319 • cedarspringslibrary.org • 616-696-1910

June 25-Archery @ Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club 6pm-8pmMeet at the Rod & Gun Club for some fun, learning how to shoot a bow! Also enjoy some PIZZA!July 6 - Paint Fight 12:30-1:30pmMiss Heidi is declaring war with paint again!!! We will have a blast squirting each other with water paint. Be sure to wear old clothes and bring your own squirt guns, but some will be provided.July 19-Painting Class 12-1pmCreate your own painting with step-by-step instructions. There will also be drinks provided. 20 spaces available, so sign up soon!TWEENS 4-6th GradesJuly 7 - Paint Fight 11am-12pmMiss Heidi is declaring war again! We will have a blast squirting each other with water paint. Be sure to wear old clothes and bring your own squirt guns, but some will be provided. Located at the Cedar Springs LibraryJuly 16 - Archery at Red Flannel Rod and Gun Club 6-8pmMeet at the Rod & Gun Club for some fun learning how to shoot a bow! Also enjoy some PIZZA!TEENSJune 28- Driving Range at Cedar Chase Golf Course 6-8pmWant to practice your golf swing? Whether you are an amateur or a pro, join us at the driving range! Golf Clubs are provided. Pizza provided!July 12-Digital Scavenger Hunt 6:30-7:30pmScout around town with your team to answer the clues first! Pizza provided!ADULTSJune 18– Cooking with Chef Shaun 7-8:30pmLike the CS Brewing Company’s Food? Head Chef of CS Brewing, Shaun Wooden, will share delicious recipes and tips. Tasting al-lowed! Held at the CS Middle School Encore Room C101 30 spac-es available, so sign up soon. July 10—Driving Range at Cedar Chase Golf Course 6-8pmWant to practice your golf swing? Whether you are an amateur or a pro, join us at the driving range! Golf Clubs and pizza are pro-vided. July 26—Mud Room DIY Project 6-7:30pmMud Room DIY Project - 12x12 wooden sign w/decal Located at the Cedar Springs Library.

Cost $15 per person - 30 spaces available, so sign up quick-ly.FAMILIESEvents at the Cedar Springs LibraryJune 19-Shake, Rattle and Roll w/Jim 1-2pmLet’s dance, clap, twist and rock in this fun, energizing concert.June 21-Steve the Geode Guy

KDL’s Summer Reading ProgramVisit one of the following area KDL branches or call 616-784-2007 Long distance call 1-877-243-2466 for more information.Sand Lake/Nelson Township Branch - 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI 49343Spencer Township Branch - 14960 Meddler Ave., Gowen, MI 49326

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDRENDECORATE YOUR BIKE & CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULYMonday, July 2, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. Bring your bike and decorate it for the Fourth of July! We will have many patriotic decorations on hand to help you festoon your ride.TOUCH A TRUCKSaturday, July 28, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Sand Lake/Nelson Township. A close up look at big trucks! There will be an assort-ment of awesome vehicles on hand to explore, plus the pros who operate them. Decorate your own hard hat.PET SHOWTuesday, August 7, 10:30 am- Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipEvery critter's a winner in this unique show designed to put the spotlight on your furry, scaly or feathered friend. Stuffed pets are welcome also. Outdoor event, dependent on weather. All acts must pre-register. Visit the library for details.FOR ALL AGESKICK OFF TO SUMMER READING CARNIVALSaturday, June 2, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Spencer Township Branch. Start the summer reading program with an outdoor carnival, play games for prizes and enjoy carnival-style fun.CRITTERS ON WHEELSWednesday, June 13, 11:00 am - Spencer Township BranchEnjoy hands-on fun from the Critter Barn that includes interac-tion with live animals and birds, plus educational and fun pre-sentations.SUMMERTIME SIP & SITThursdays, June 14, July 5 and August 9, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township Branch. Drop-in our outdoor sitting spot and sip lem-onade while you meet & greet your neighbors. Lemonade and snacks while supplies last.

BANGARANG CIRCUSThursday, July 19, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchBangarang Circus will wow with circus style entertainment rang-ing from aerial arts to hula hooping, acrobatics and more!MOVIE NIGHT @ SPENCER TOWNSHIPFriday, August 24, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Spencer Township Branch Please come for the fourth annual outdoor Movie Night @ Spencer Township Park. COMMUNITY FLAG DAY OBSERVANCESaturday, June 9, 10:30 am to 12:00pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. Join the local Cub Scout Troop and members of the American Legion in honoring our nation's flag, followed by re-freshments in the community room.TAP YOUR TOES WITH THE PORTERSTuesday, June 19, 10:30 am - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipCome swing and dance to the toe-tappin' sounds of The Por-ters, a four-piece band that will captivate and entertain even the youngest audience.A MAGIC SHOW WITH TOM PLUNKARDWednesday, June 20, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipTom Plunkard's entertaining and hilarious show includes ani-mals, audience involvement and amazing magic.KEVIN'S PUPPET SHOWTuesday, July 31, 10:30 am - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipJoin Kevin Kammeraad and The Cooperfly Puppet Troupe for a highly interactive, all ages puppet event where YOU help create the show!FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - AGES 6 & YOUNGERBABYTIMEMondays, June 4 - August 6, 10:30 am - Sand Lake/Nelson Town-ship(No program July 2)Delight and engage your baby with songs, a story and playtime. For babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver.FAMILY STORYTIMEWednesdays, June 6 - August 1, 10:00 am - Spencer Township Branch (No program July 4)Tuesdays, June 5 - July 24, 10:30 am - Sand Lake/Nelson Town-ship(No program July 3)Read and sing together as a family. Enjoy stories, music, move-ment and rhymes that develop early literacy skills.ROCKIN’ WITH PETE THE CATWednesday, July 11, 10:00 am - Spencer Township BranchWe are super excited about our Pete the Cat Storytime. It’s going to be groovy! We’ll read Pete the Cat stories, enjoy making some

Pete-inspired cra s and sing and dance to silly songs. As Pete says, “It’s all good.”RHYME TIME MUSIC AND MOVEMENTFridays, June 8 - August 10, 10:30 amMove and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games and hands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills.FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN - AGES 6 & OLDERPOKÉMON CLUBSaturdays, June 2, July 7 and August 4, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. Bring your Pokémon cards to trade or battle with friends. A few decks will be provided for players to learn how to play.A BIRD'S EYE VIEWWednesday, June 13, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipTuesday, July 31, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchMeet the birds of prey from the Outdoor Discovery Center! Learn unique features, habitat preferences, preferred prey and how these amazing predators fit into the natural world. See live birds and cool artifacts.ART ATTACK!Saturday, June 16, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipSaturday, July 14, 12:00 pm - Spencer Township BranchExercise your creativity! Create a variety of art projects to take home with you.ALOHOMORA! UNLOCK YOUR HARRY POTTER DRAWING SKILLSThursday, June 7, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchWednesday, July 18, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipCorinne Roberts, local illustration artist, is back with a family friendly, Harry Potter drawing session. Parents or guardians are strongly encouraged to attend and assist their children.PET ROCK ARTSaturday, June 16, 12:00 pm - Spencer Township BranchTurn an ordinary rock into a one-of-a-kind pet! Rocks are the perfect pet. They don’t eat, shed, or move! You can also deco-rate a carrier for them to live in and pick out a cozy rock-sized blanket.KOOOMBAH RAIN STICKS!Thursday, June 28, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchWednesday, July 25, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipKoo-oom-bah means creativity in Swahili! Join us and get cre-ative using your imagination and a few cra supplies to create your own rain stick!

3:30-5:30pmGeologist and educator Steve Tchozeski will be here to provide a family fun presentation on the geologic history of geodes. You will get the chance to choose a geode to break open and take home with you! (Each attendee gets 1 geode to break open and take home)June 26-Caribbean Steel Drums 1-2pmEscape to the islands with this amazing program that will send the audience on an adventure riding a colorful cloud of musical celebration.July 11-Wolverine Skyhawks 6pm-to darkCome out to the Wolverine Skyhawks Model Airplane Landing Strip at 13540 West Street, Cedar Springs.Students have a chance to win a model airplane all ready to fly! Hotdogs & chips available for $2 donation. Bring your own drink and lawn chair. Sit back and enjoy the show. High winds and/or Rain date: July 18th, 6pmJuly 17-Wild About Books w/ Live Animals 1-2pm at the Ce-dar Springs LibraryAn exciting look at live animals from different countries and di-verse ecosystems. This program is an up-close, hands-on, safe and fun experience.July 24-Alan Kazam Magic Show 2-3pm at the Cedar Springs LibraryIf it's fun, laughter and unforgettable memories you're looking for, then come watch Alan Kazam, a professional magician who has been delighting audiences with his unique brand of magic for over 20 years!July 25– Alan Kazam Magic Workshop 1-2pm at the Cedar Springs Library Special in-depth show-and-tell for magic enthu-siasts. (cost is $10 per person)

Vacation Bible SchoolsThursday, May 10, 2018 Page 9Beat the Boredom - a supplement to the Cedar Springs Post

Vacation Bible School at East Nelson ChurchCome on down to East Nelson Church

and pick from our “Abundance Orchard” where faith grows and hungry people are fed.

East Nelson Church9024 – 18 Mile Rd NECedar Springs MI 49319

Phone: 696-0661

Everyone is invited to Sunday Worship (9:30am)

as we all present the message we learned!

We look forward to sharing our Orchard and showing you how to have trust and faith in the God who always provides for our needs. Join us! It’s gonna be a blast!

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Vacation Bible Schools 2018Kids can have fun throughout the summer at area Vacation Bible Schools, hosted by churches in your community. Listed below are just some of the ones happening in our area. Watch the Post this summer for even more!

June 18-21: Rockford Springs Community Church would like to invite kids ages 4 through 5th grade to join us for discovering Jesus from eternity past to eternity future, June 18-21, from 9 a.m. until noon. Imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever—a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time. We’ll do just that as we embark on Time Lab. We’ll use words beginning with “C” to help us remem-ber that Jesus, our forever faithful, loving, caring, promise-keeping Lord, has been with us always. Pre-registration is appreciated. Please contact the office at 616.696.3656 or office@rockfordsprings.org.  Completed registration forms may be returned via email, regular mail or dropping off at: RSCC 5815 14 Mile Rd, Rockford. 

June 18-22: Vacation Bible School at the Church of the Full Gospel of Sand Lake on East Lake Dr, June 18-22, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Kids 4 yrs to High School. Will participate in lessons, crafts, skits, songs games and snacks. Join us!

July 11-15: Come on down to East Nelson Church, 9024 18 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, and pick from our “Abundance Orchard” where faith grows and hungry people are fed. Wednesday, July 11 through Friday, July 15, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (family luncheon at noon and a HUGE surprise will follow lunch!) Everyone is invited to Sunday worship (9:30 a.m.) as we all present the message we learned. We look forward to sharing our Orchard and showing you how to have trust and faith in the God who always provides for our needs. Join us! It’s gonna be a blast!

July 16-20: “Time Lab” Vacation Bible School at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 3rd St, Sand Lake.  July 16-20 from 6:00-8:00 PM for children 4 years old through sixth grade.  Please contact the Church Office at 616-636-5502 for more information or to obtain a registration form.

July 23-26: Power Lab-Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power, Sand Lake United Methodist Church on the corner of Maple and 6th St. 5:30-8:30 p.m., dinner included. Co-sponsored by Sand Lake and South Ensley United Methodist Churches.

July 29-Aug 2: What happens when you get a little lost in life? Jesus rescues! The Springs Church is ready to get Shipwrecked. At Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School, July 29-Aug 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., kids ages 4 year-6th grade will venture onto an uncharted island and anchor into the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. Pre-registration is encouraged by signing up online at www.thespringschurch.info or stop in the office at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant Street in Cedar Springs. For more info please contact the church office at 616.696.2970.

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Do you get a little wild by Wednes-day? Come join us at Howard Chris-tensen Nature Center, where Miss Kare will teach you about wildlife! Miss Kare will even teach you how to build your own terrarium and xeriscape. So come get wild with us from 10 a.m.m to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer! Dates are:June 27 July 11; 18; 25 August 1; 8; 15Members $6 per day Non-Members $8 per day.Visit howardchristensen.org for more info or to buy a ticket.

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CARSON CITY FRONTIER DAYS: May 31-June 3 Carson City, MI. Carsoncityfrontierdays.com. (989) 584-3515. Carson City Frontier Days occurs during the first weekend in June. The week-end is busy with many different events including a community picnic, arts and crafts fair, health and safety event, grand parade, buckaroo parade, outdoor movie, a hot air balloon competition, and much more. It is a great weekend of free family friendly fun!FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: June 1-3 Grand Rapids, MI. (616) 459-1300. Festivalgr.org. GR Festival of the Arts is a community show-case of the arts in all forms: Visual, performance, and culinary. Six stages for music, dance and other visual performances and over 25+ food booths run as fundraisers for area non-profit organi-zations. It is a community-wide salute to the incredible talent in West Michigan. All festival performances and exhibits are free of charge! BATTLE CREEK’S NATIONAL CEREAL FEST: June 8-9www.bcfestivals.com/cerealfest/ (800) 397-2240. Grab a spoon and celebrate the most important meal of the day at Battle Creek’s National Cereal Fest! This signature festival highlights Battle Creek’s heritage as the birthplace of the cereal industry. The fun begins with the Grand Cereal Parade on Friday evening. Then Saturday morning, sit down at the World’s Longest Break-fast Table and enjoy a nutritious, delicious and free cereal break-fast! This family-friendly festival also includes a variety of local, re-gional and national entertainment, exciting children’s activities, inflatables, vendors, demos and much more. IONIA WIZARD OF OZ FESTIVAL: June 8-9 Ionia Fairgrounds and Floral building, Ionia, MI. (616) 527-1420. Michigan’s only Wizard of Oz Festival. As a tribute to the Wizard of Oz movie, we have planned two days of fun for every member of the family. Meet our Celebrity Guests and Official Characters, view world famous displays, and shop the specialty vendor area showcasing Oz memorabilia. You won’t want to miss the special makeover of the King of the Forest - the Cowardly Lion. Join Glinda for the Princess Tea Party on the Floral Building’s veranda over looking the picturesque Grand River. March with the Wicked Witch and her Winki Soldier on the foot bridge. The movie that started it all

will be shown at the historic Ionia Theatre for just 25 cents per person. This year we have partnered with the “Grand River Mar-ketplace Show & Sale” bringing vendors from afar with vintage treasures galore. Join the Rainbow Race To Oz 5K Walk / Run at the Fairgrounds. Register on line at www.runionia.com or on site June 9th at 7:30am. Pass through several rainbow color stations - fun for all ages and skill. Visit them on Facebook at www.face-book.com/Wizardofozfestionia/.NATIONAL ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL: June 8-10 Hart, MI http://www.nationalasparagusfestival.org/ (231) 861-8110 Oceana County, known as “The Asparagus Capital of the Nation,” is one of the leading areas for asparagus growth in the entire country. We’ve been celebrating asparagus since 1974 and nobody does it better. We are the longest running asparagus festival in the country. You won’t want to miss our children’s activities, parade, pageant, food show with tasty samples of asparagus dishes, Arts & Crafts fair, asparagus farm tours, the Spear-It 5k, live music and entertainment and the country’s only Asparagus Queen!FEAST OF THE STRAWBERRY MOON: June 9-10 Grand Ha-ven, MI (616) 566-1144. https://www.facebook.com/Feast-of-the-Strawberry-Moon-Hosted-by-WMHA-547870058567322/ Join West Michigan Historical Alliance and our local community for the 17th Annual Feast of the Strawberry Moon. This histor-ical re-enactment is set in a natural setting on Harbor Island. The island is surrounded by the Grand River and is located in Grand Haven, Michigan. This event brings in approximately 250 re-enactors, entertainers, demonstrators and period vendors to provide the experience of the 18th century. For the safety of your pets there are no animals allowed on the grounds. Gun and cannon fire can disorientate animals that are not trained service animals. Please leave your pets home. Daily Admission $5 per person or $15 per family. Advanced tickets will be sold at That Hat and other locations.SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: June 11-16 Spring Lake, MI http://www.slheritagefestival.com (616) 842-1393. Events and Activities will include: A pickle ball tournament, Dog Walk, Winsor McCay Day, Flea Market, Family Fun Nite, Senior Day, Farmer’s Market, Music at the Point, Wings on the Water BBQ, Car Show & Beer Tent, Pancake Breakfast, 5K Race, Beer Tent and Fireworks.

WEST MICHIGAN CHALK ART FESTIVAL: June 15-16 Byron Center, MI http://www.wmcaf.com (616) 878-6029. The West Michigan Chalk Art Festival will bring explosions of color to West Michigan. Artists of all ages are invited to this premier event to display their creativity using chalk. Bring the whole family, walk, view and experience chalk art at your feet. Enjoy the festival, sun, activities for kids and an opportunity to let loose and create! GRAND HAVEN ART FESTIVAL: June 23-24 Washington Ave., first three blocks, Grand Haven, MI http://www.grandhavenart-festival.org/ (616) 842-4910. The Grand Haven Art Festival is held the last full weekend in June and transforms Washington Avenue into a chic, outdoor art gallery. The goal of the Grand Haven Art Festival is to provide the communities and visitors with a unique opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art, directly from the art-ist, while upholding the community valued tradition of the Grand Haven Art Festival. Join us for this family friendly event including amazing art, kids activities, local musicians and food vendors!MONTCALM COUNTY 4-H FAIR: June 24-30 8784 Peck Rd, Greenville, MI 48838 www.montcalmcountyfairgrounds.com (616) 754-7884. Events offered include 4-H livestock, small ani-mals and still exhibits on display. A carnival by Maple leaf Amuse-ments is open. Grandstand events will include an antique tractor pull, figure 8 demolition derby, rodeo and a demolition derby. Camping is available in the off-season and during Greenville’s Danish Festival, the third weekend in August. For more informa-tion call the fair office at (616) 754-7884FIELD OF FLIGHT AIR SHOW AND BALLOON FESTIVAL: June 28-July 4, W.K. Kellogg Airport, 15551 S. Airport Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015. (269) 962-0592. Ready to take flight? At Field of Flight, an annual event held over the 4th of July weekend, you can do just that! Watch the hot air balloons take off every morn-ing and night, watch the air show, or enjoy the Skerbeck Carni-val. It all ends with a bang with the 4th of July Fireworks show at 10:30 on the 4th. Come out for a great weekend of fun with friends and family.SAND LAKE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: June 29-July 4. Festivi-ties include parades, fireworks, rides, bingo, crafts, contests and more! For more information visit www.sandlakechamberofcom-merce.com or call (616) 636-5854. WEST SHORE ART: Fair July 1-2 Ludington, MI www.luding-tonartscouncil.org/fairs/wsaf/wsaf_home The West Shore Art Fair takes place July 7-8, Rotary Park in the beautiful Lake Mich-

igan community of Ludington, Michigan. This juried outdoor fine art and fine craft fair features original works by 100-plus artist exhibitors, kids arts activity area, musical performances and a food court. BERLIN FAIR: June 18-23 Marne, MI 49435 http://www.berlinfair.org (616) 677-1140. The Berlin Fair celebrates youth and agriculture. The many 4-H and open exhibits showcase the local agriculture and talents of people of all ages. A Sunday evening community Hymn Sing starts the week. Monday begins the livestock events and the carnival kicks off at 5 p.m. Free parking, lots of great food vendors and free daily enter-tainment provide family fun in a wholesome atmosphere. For more information visit www.berlinfair.org.

LAKESHORE ART FESTIVAL: Jul 6-7 Downtown Muskegon, Muskegon, MI 49440. http://www.lakeshoreartfestival.org (231) 722-3751. The Lakeshore Art Festival is a unique blend of arts, crafts, music, food, and fun along the scenic Muskegon shoreline. The Lakeshore Art Festival features hundreds of artists and craft-ers, a Children’s Lane, a food area including a Michigan Food Mar-ket, and street performers. Join us the first Friday and Saturday in July to celebrate art, culture, shopping, entertainment, and food!Ionia Free Fair Jul 12-Jul 18 Ionia, MI http://www.ioniafreefair.com (616) 527-1310 The 10 best days of Summer! Action Packed Grandstand Events- Super fantastic Midway- Free Entertainment Daily: Circus-Concerts-Kids Days and More! SPARTA TOWN & COUNTRY DAYS: July 18-21 Sparta, Mi http://www.spartafair.com (616) 291-2875 All the best of a fair and a fes-tival in beautiful downtown Sparta! Enjoy traditional fair events such as tractor and truck pulls, cattle & horse shows and even lawn mower races held in our rural community. Celebrate sum-mer with family and friends in our downtown parks to enjoy free music, daily kid’s activities, carnival midway, parade, fireworks and more! Visit us at www.spartafair.com.NATIONAL BABY FOOD FESTIVAL: Jul 18-21 Fremont, MI 49412 http://www.babyfoodfest.com (231) 924-0770 Four fun-filled days featuring 2 Entertainment Stages, Arts & Crafts Fair, Cruise-In, Kiddie Parade, Carnival and Midway, Merchant Side-walk Sales and the World Famous Baby Crawl. Unique events in-clude Baby Food Cook-Off, Corporate Olympics, Baby Food Eat-ing Contest for Kids and Adults, Kid’s Events like Frog-Jumping, Turtle Races, Chalking in the Streets, and a Grand Parade.YALE BOLOGNA FESTIVAL: Jul 26-29 Yale, MI (810) 387-9253 http://www.yalechamber.com/. Free entertainment galore for children and adults. Big bologna parade, fireworks, crowning of the King and Queen of Bolognaville, Outhouse races, cardboard boat races, bologna ring toss, craft show, Car Show, pony rides, and vendors. Plus all the Yale Bologna you can eat!GRAND HAVEN COAST GUARD FESTIVAL: Jul 27-Aug 5 Grand Haven, MI http://www.coastguardfest.org (616) 846-5940 The Coast Guard Festival is a patriotic celebration honoring the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. Highlights include Two Parades, Musical Entertainment, Carnival, Coast Guard Community Picnic, National Memorial Service, Children’s Activities, Scholarship Competition, Car Show, Street Dance, and much more!ABBOTT’S 81ST MAGIC GET TOGETHER: Aug 1-4 Colon, MI www.magicgettogether.com. Fans of magic will migrate to Co-lon, Michigan, the Magic Capital of the World, to be a part of this family oriented event. Magicians will be performing in the

streets, restaurants and bars. The annual craft fair will take place on Friday and Saturday. The fireworks will go off after the Fri-day evening show. Visit the Colon Historical Museum for a spe-cial Magic adventure or take a cemetery tour. Each of the four days ends with a world class magic and variety show held in the air-conditioned Colon High School Auditorium. These are not your average birthday party magicians and each show is differ-ent, with comedy, large illusions, variety acts, and much more. For more information, contact the Abbott’s Magic Company, 124 S. St. Joseph St., Colon, MI 49040 or at 269-432-3235. Or visit us online at www.magicgettogether.com where you can get more info on the performers or order tickets.US-127 NATIONAL YARD SALE: Aug 2-5 Hudson, MI US-127 & M-34 (517) 448-8983. The 127 Yard Sale is commonly referred to as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale.” That’s because it really is the longest yard sale in the world. To be exact, it’s 690 miles long and the route travels through 6 states; Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Ten-nessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The majority of the route follows Highway 127 from Addison, MI in the north to Chattanooga, TN in the south. From Lookout Mountain, GA to Gadsden, AL the route switches to Lookout Mountain Parkway. Both are scenic drives allowing you to appreciate the beautiful countryside of these states all while enjoying the fun and excitement of The World’s Longest Yard Sale. Visit http://www.127yardsale.com/ for more info.KENT COUNTY YOUTH FAIR: Aug. 6-11 Kent County Fair Grounds in Lowell Mich-igan. This week long fair pro-vides West Michigan with great learning opportunities and entertainment of many kinds. Visit www.kcfg.org for more information.UNITY CHRISTIAN MU-SIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 8-11 Muskegon, MI http://www.unitymusicfestival.com (231) 773-3361 Come to Heritage Landing for the biggest Christian music festival in Michigan! There’ll be three stages featuring more than 45 acts playing continuous-

ly during this four night three-day family friendly festival. Plenty of family activities fill the day and evening as well. A prayer tent and other spiritual events are also part of the celebration. Tickets are available at StarTickets Plus locations. For more information visit www.unitymusicfestival.com.STANTON OLD FASHIONED DAYS: Aug. 9-12 Stanton, MI http://www.stantonofd.com (989) 287-2357 Come celebrate our annual Stanton Old Fashioned Days Festival filled with many fun family events for all ages. Check out our website at www.stan-tonofd.com. We are always the second full weekend of August.SPARTA CELTIC FESTIVAL: Aug 10-12 Sparta, MI www.sparta-celticfest.org. Celtic celebration with tons of music, food, bever-ages, crafts and fun for all ages.DANISH FESTIVAL: Aug 16-19 Greenville, MI http://www.dan-ishfestival.org (616) 754-6369 Velkommen to the Greenville Dan-ish Festival, every third full weekend of August! Enjoy four days filled with music, art and craft areas with over 200 vendors, many children’s activities, car shows, parades, Truck & Tractor Pull, road race and fitness walk, hot air balloon demonstration, and much more. See a full schedule of events at www.danishfestival.org.

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Parks and Rec summer camps and enrichmentCedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of day camps this summer for kids: An art camp, a Broadway boot camp (for acting), Wrestling, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Math, Literacy, etc. The deadline for many summer camps is before May 23 to get discounted pricing. Visit them online at www.csaparksandrec.com/programs/ to get all the info and to sign up.

Summer concerts in the parkConcerts take place at Morley Park in Cedar Springs on the 3rd Thursday of June, July and August. It is free to the public. Bring your lawnchairs and blankets and kick back for a great family evening in the park. Concessions will be available for purchase. There will be door prizes raffled off that are donated by local businesses.CONCERTS START AT 7PM ON:June 21: Band to be announcedJuly 19: The OxymoronsAugust 16: The Sea Cruisers

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The Cedar Springs Historical Society will hold their annual car show on Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Morley Park, on Cedar St. in Cedar Springs. The show will feature cars, trucks, motorcycles, and special guests the Cedar Springs Fire Department, and DJ JoJo Girard from radio station WFGR 98.7 will be on site playing those golden oldies for all to enjoy. Maranatha Baptist Church will serve donuts in the morning, and a free hot dog lunch. There will be trophies and priz-es, and dash plaques to the first 100 cars. For more info or if you would like to volunteer, call the Cedar Springs Museum at 616-696-3655 or email cedarspringsmuseum@gmail.com.

Summer Camps 2018 CAPTURE-THE-FLAG CAMP: (June 11-14, 10:00-2:00)Always a crowd favorite, at Capture the Flag camp we don’t just play the game, we live it. From Monday’s team building through four days of game strategy and variations, the teams prepare for Thursday’s most epic Capture the Flag battle. (COST: $35/4 days)RECYCLED ART AND NATURE CRAFT CAMP: (June 25-29, 10:00-2:00)Not only will we tour the beautiful splendor that is Howard Christensen Nature Center, but camp-ers will also gather supplies in order to use their creativity to make amazing art dis- plays. This camp will focus on recycling ‘trash’ into treasures as we learn about caring for the Earth we share. (COST: $40/week)SURVIVAL CAMP: (July 9-12, 10:00-2:00) Can our campers make it through this challenging but exciting day camp? We will focus on edi- ble plants, shelter building, and all of the es- sentials for survival out in the elements. (COST:$35/4days)ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS: (July 16-20, 10:00- 2:00) Have you ever seen a bird’s toenails? Do you know how to CAMOFLAUGE? Well, this is the camp for those animal lovers who want to explore how animals move and groove and survive in the world around them. Camp- ers will study skulls and feathers, beaks and bones as we get an in-depth look at what makes animals, animals. (COST: $40/week) Can’t make the whole camp? Daily fee $1016190 Red Pine Dr, Kent City, MI 49330 PO BOX 42, Kent City, MI 49330 1-616-675-3158 info@howardchristensen.org

Recycled Art and Nature Craft Camp: (June 25-29, 10:00-2:00) Not only will we tour the beautiful splendor that is Howard Christensen Nature Center, but campers will also gather supplies in order to use their creativity to make amazing art dis-plays. This camp will focus on recycling ‘trash’ into treasures as we learn about caring for the Earth we share. (COST: $40/week)

Animal Adaptations: (July 16-20, 10:00-2:00) Have you ever seen a bird’s toenails? Do you know how to CAMOFLAUGE? Well, this is the camp for those animal lovers who want to explore how animals move and groove and survive in the world around them. Camp-ers will study skulls and feathers, beaks and bones as we get an in-depth look at what makes animals, animals. (COST: $40/week)

Capture-The-Flag Camp: (June 11-14, 10:00-2:00) Always a crowd favorite, at Capture the Flag camp we don’t just play the game, we live it. From Monday’s team building through four days of game strategy and variations, the teams prepare for Thursday’s most epic Capture the Flag battle. (COST: $35/4 days)

Survival Camp: (July 9-12, 10:00-2:00) Can our campers make it through this challenging but exciting day camp? We will focus on edi-ble plants, shelter building, and all of the es-sentials for survival out in the elements. (COST:$35/4days)

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Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebrations Special Events

The community of Cedar Springs is planning a week of Sum-mer Celebrations June 11-17! There are many organizations and businesses working together to make this week of events a suc-cess. The event is still pending City Council’s approval of commu-nity event status, but here is what’s on tap:Monday June 11: Cedar Springs Library Summer Reading Program Launch Day (most of these events on this day are in the Library/Library yard and Heart of Cedar Springs)Cedar Springs Public Library Reading Program Kickoff open - 10 am to 6pm  Friends of the Library Book Sale - 10am to 7pm Double “K” Farms & Animal Junction 4-H Club Petting Barn 10am-2pm  Ice Cream from Classic Kellys Family Restaurant - 10am-6pm Cedar Springs Women’s Club -Creating Balloon Hats 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm Popcorn with Mayor Hall & Wife - 10am-1pm, 4pm-6pm Stormy, the Magician – Magic Show - 2pm-2:45pm Creating Balloon Figures – 2:45pm-4pm Fire Department Truck Show-and-Tell - 1pm to 4pm Ensley Team Duck Race on- Ensley Team - Five Star Real Estate Leaders & Cub Scout Pack 3220 - 1pm get ducks and 4pm Duck Race. Maple Tree Planting on Maple Street- Details not complete Race Car Show, Games, and Face painting - Green Family and Friends 4 pm to 7 pm En Gedi Youth Center held at the Kent Theatre- God’s Not Dead 3 (or similar movie) 6:30pm Radfahrer: Bike Night at CSBrew 6:30pmTuesday June 12: En Gedi Youth Center held at the Kent The-

atre- God’s Not Dead 3 (or similar movie) 6:30pm

Wednesday June 13: Vintage Wednesday Cedar Springs Historical Museum open - 10am to 5pm The Victorian Lady-11am to 12:30pm at Cedar Springs Historical Museum History of Tea (at Perry’s Place llc for herbs, teas, and more.) 2pm to 3pm Lady’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Glen Hill Post 287 Offi-cial Spaghetti Dinner (at American Legion) 4pm to 7pm  Historic Kent Theatre Video presentation – Details not complete most likely 6:30/7pm CS Brew-Live music (Versus-Acoustic Set) 7:30pm at Cedar Springs Brewing CompanyThursday June 14: Flag Day- Flag Ceremony & Gun Salute with the American Legion Glen Hill Post 287 Official & the Ladies Auxiliary – 4pm by the Veteran›s Clock Tower (next to library) CSBrew Farmers Market 2018 Grand Opening (near maple and Second street)- 3pm to 7pm Cedar Springs Area Parks & Recreation Concert in the Park-7pm (Band to be announced) in Morley ParkFriday June 15: Bike Rodeo-(Training, Obstacle Course, and Helmet Give Away)- Kent County Sheriff’s Department (sponsored by Ryanne Donahue State Farm) 3pm to 6pm Staging Area Speed merchants bike demonstrations (Cedar Springs Brewing Company parking lot) – 2pm-4pmPub Fun Run - 1:30pm Favorite Comic, Cartoon or Super Hero theme, Starts at the asphalt walking path N. of Library ending

at the CS Brew BiergartenSaturday June 16: Alpha Family Center of Cedar Springs Events  A. 7:30am – LifeRide B. 8:30am – LifeRun C. 10am – LifeWalk D. 11:30am – Infants & ParentCedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (CSACOC) Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebration Sidewalk Sales – 9am-3pm Growler Painting Contest at Cedar Springs Brewing Company - 11:30am to 1:30pm Pub Fun Run (with assistance from Cedar Springs LIONS Club)- 10:00 “Run with what you Brung” Cedar Springs Rotary Club Scavenger Hunt- 1pm-3pm Fire Department Show and Tell – 1pm-4pm Cotton Candy with Independent Bank near fire station-4pm-6pm Fire Department Cookout at fire station– 3pm-6pm  Concert- Whiskey Bound– 4pm to 6pm Pub Fun Run- 2pm, Fire Department theme Green Family & Friends Games- 1pm to 4pmSunday June 17: Father’s Day Cedar Springs Brewing Company Father’s Day Brunch with live music by Jason Wheeler and Fauxgrass Noon to 3pm The Heart of Worship in the Heart of Cedar Springs Concert Series – 6pm (Churches for the CS Ministerial Association)Follow the Facebook page Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebrations for up-to-date events and information. We are working towards a week of events July 16 to 22 also!

KDL LAB EXPERIENCEMAGNA-TILES MANIAWednesday, June 6, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipDrop-in and build. Create cubes, pyramids or other geometric shapes and patterns from two-dimensional or three-dimension-al systems.STRAW BUILDING BONANZAWednesday, June 27, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipSaturday, August 18, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. With this unstructured building time, kids can build 2D and 3D geometric creations, vehicles, forts, or whatever!LITTLEBITS: LEARN AND INVENT WITH ELECTRONICSWednesday, July 11, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipExplore, tinker and innovate with littleBits, the ultimate electron-ic building tool. Circuit modules snap together to help you build your ultimate electronic innovation.SHRINKY, STRETCHY AND SILLY SCIENCEWednesday, August 1, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipGet creative as you shrink, stretch and learn about polymers. De-sign your own original shrinky dink creations, experiment with balloons and learn the science behind it all.BUILD WITH K'NEXWednesday, August 8, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipUse your imagination to build with K'Nex or follow a project guide.

FOR TEENSTEEN ADVISORY ZONEMondays, June 25, July 23 and August 27, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. Librarians want to know; what do you want to see at the library? We'll have some discussion, snacks and fin-ish up with games or other fun activities! TEEN ZONE 2.0: NUTS & BOLTS JEWELRYMonday, June 11, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipTeen-only fun for you and your friends at the library! Stop by to create one-of-a-kind, edgy, indie jewelry. Make a keychain, neck-lace, bracelet or earrings from unexpected materials.HENNAMonday, June 18, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipThursday, July 12, 6:00pm - Spencer Township Branch Pre-regis-tration required. Experience the intricate art of henna tattooing.CANDY SUSHI CREATIONSSaturday, June 23, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipTuesday, July 24, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchPre-registration required. Get your chopsticks out! Make and eat some delicious candy sushi!GEARS OF NERFMonday, June 25, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipLet loose the Gears of Nerf. You and your team are given 30 minutes to build a free standing structure that will protect your medic. Nerf blasters are provided, please do not bring your own.POP ‘N’ PAINT: THE REMIXThursday, June 21, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchMonday, July 9, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township

Pre-registration required. We will paint and etch rockin’ art onto recycled CDs. Two discs provided. You may bring up to two ad-ditional discs.FOOD FUN!Monday, July 16, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipPre-registration required. Food enthusiast Mandy Thompson is back to lead you on a fun, food filled kitchen adventure.(LEARN TO) PLAY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS!Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson Township. Pre-registration required. Learn to play the quintes-sential tabletop roleplaying game! No experience necessary, but if you have dice, a Players Handbook (5e) and/or first-level char-acter, please bring them.TEEN ZONE 2.0 SHRINKY DINKSMonday, July 30, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipDesign your own original Shrinky Dink creations.TEEN: DRAW SOME AWESOME!Monday, August 6, 2:00 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipComic Book Illustrating with Wade Gugino. Participants will do a very simple single-page graphic novel/comic book type layout.MUSIC TRIVIASaturday, July 28, 12:00 pm - Spencer Township BranchIt’s music trivia time at the library. Compete against your friends to answer the most questions from di erent genres of music. Take home major bragging rights and a trophy!SWEETS DECORATING TECHNIQUES!Thursday, August 2, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchLearn some tips and tricks for decorating cakes, cookies and other sweet treats. Hands-on fun included. Pre-registration re-quired.FOR ADULTSONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY TUTORINGKDL offers 45-minute personal technology help sessions by ap-pointment at the Nelson Twp. /Sand Lake Branch or the Spencer Township Branch. During these sessions, our friendly staff mem-bers will help with eBooks, email, Facebook or other technology related topics. You are welcome to bring your own laptop or oth-er device, or use ours.BE A FRIENDMonday, June 11, 6:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipIf you've been interested in helping your library, now's a great time to join the Friends of the Nelson Twp./Sand Lake Library. We will be planning future programs and fundraising events. Your ideas, plans and help are greatly needed and appreciated.DOT MANDALA PAINTING WORKSHOPSaturday, July 14, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipPre-registration required. Create and take home a dot mandala painted rock or artist board. Learn how to paint in color tints and patterns. You will apply dots using special tools, and learn to lay-er paint dots for a 3D e ect.

BOOK DISCUSSIONFAITH MEETS FICTIONWednesdays, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipJune 13, Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan

July 11, The Red Tent by Anita DiamantAugust 8, Home Another Way by Christa ParrishFIRESIDE CHATTERSTuesdays, 1:30 pm - Sand Lake/Nelson TownshipJune 19, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyJuly 17, Smile by Raina TelgemeierAugust 21, Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

PLANT EXCHANGEWednesday, June 13, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Spencer Township Branch. Bring a plant, take a plant. The Exchange is a fun and frugal way for beginners and experts alike to add diversity and interest to your garden, and to meet and exchange tips with like minded Green Thumbs. If you have an overabundance of a par-ticular plant, dig up part of the plant, separate it, label it (if you know what it is), put it in a pot or plastic bag, and bringit to the Exchange to trade. Houseplants are also welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Spencer Library.MONOGRAM BOOK TOTETuesday, June 26, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchCreate a personalized canvas tote bag with Jamie Jewell. Pre-registration required.SPENCER FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SUMMER MEETINGTuesday, July 10, 6:30 pm - Spencer Township BranchJoin the Friends Group to help plan ways to help the library and community.

SPECIAL PROGRAMSSUMMER READING June 4 - August 11Spice up your summer with KDL Summer Reading! Track the books that you read, programs that you attend, crafts that you make, music that you enjoy and more to earn prizes while mak-ing summer more fun. There are four age categories with sug-gestions for exciting ways to easily earn prizes. Pick up details at any KDL branch or online at kdl.READsquared.com.SUPER PARTY WONDER DAYSunday, August 5, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ The Meadows at Mil-lennium Park, For all ages. KDL goes beyond books and our sec-ond annual SuperPartyWonderDay is a celebration of that! We’re putting down the books for a day of beer, bikes, barbecue, live bands and the sweet, sweet smell of the outdoors. #KDLSuper-Party. Visit our VolunteerHub page to see what volunteer oppor-tunities are available and to sign up.TRIVIA NIGHT AT SCHMOHZ: SHOW OFF YOUR MIND PALACEThursday, July 19, 7:00 pm @ 2600 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rap-ids, MI 49546. Would you like to impress your friends by showing o how much useless knowledge you know? If so, join KDL at Schmohz Brewing Company for a night of team trivia! For adults 21 and older. Team sign-up begins at 6:30, team sizes can range from 2-6 players. Spots are limited to the first 50 players. Outside food is permitted.

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Jeep invasion returns to Silver Lake sand dunes

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June 1-3 with more than 1,000 jeeps

The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion returns to Mears, MI June 1-3, 2018 with an action-packed off-road weekend for families and Jeep fans. This year, over 1,000 Jeeps from all over the country will descend upon Lake Michigan’s sand dunes for the trail rides, Jeep parade, social events, exhibitor midway and dune action that Jeep Invasion is known for. Just two years ago, a group of local off-road enthusiasts started the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion out of a passion for all things Jeep. The event grew rapidly, and this year Bonnier Events will manage and produce Jeep Inva-sion. Bonnier Events produces leading off-road enthusiast events, including the Off-Road Expo series, 4-Wheel Jam-boree Nationals series and the Sand Sports Super Show.  “We’ve partnered with Bonnier Events this year to really take Jeep Invasion to the next level,” said Alicia Kolenda, Silver Lake Jeep Invasion Board Secretary. “Fans can expect to see a height-ened event experience with national off-road exhibitors and sponsors, jumbotrons, goody bag upgrades and an interactive Jeep driving course.  Bonnier has also brought an enhanced registration process for fans and a national marketing foot-print that will draw over 1,000 Jeeps from all over the country.” 

Show Features Include: Friday night social at the Golden Sand Golf & Bucket Bar; RIGID Friday Night Poker Run & Trail Ride; Jeep Parade; Show-N- Shine Competition—over 1,000 Jeeps on display with pro-judged awards; RC4WD Adventure Course; Fri-day & Saturday Exhibitor midway; All you can eat event with pair-ings from Michigan’s own Craft Brewery Founders; Jeep Demo Track; Kids activities and Grand Fireworks Saturday Nigh Extrav-aganza; Sunday “Blessing of the Duners.”The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion takes place June 1-3, 2018 at the Golden Sand Golf Course at 2501 Wilson Rd. Mears, MI 49436, and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Area at 8890 W. Shore Drive Mears, MI, 49436.  Show hours are Friday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Satur-day, June 2, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, at Noon. Check  slsdjeepinvasion.com  for a full schedule of events and activities. Participants can pre-register Jeeps at  www.slsdjeep-invasion.com  for $25, along with the opportunity to purchase the exclusive participant t-shirt.  On-site registration will be $25 on-site beginning Thursday, May 31st at 2 p.m. Jeep registra-tion includes weekend vehicle entry into Jeep Invasion events and one event swag bag plus two meal tickets for Friday night’s light dinner. Spectators are free. Parking is $10 per carload.  

Free fishing weekend

Next month families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for free!The 2018  Free Fishing Summer Weekend is scheduled for June 9 and 10.All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A  Recreation Pass-port will NOT be required for entry into state parks and recreation areas during Free Fishing Weekend. Resi-dents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes› waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.During the Summer Free Fishing Weekend it is also Free ORV Week-end!Many locations around the state hold fun events during the week-end. Check back for events hap-pening this year!