Beautiful Things
By Benson Boone
6:07am
Breakfast on the Farm Hosted by De Grins Oer Dairy Farm in Blanchard. The event will include tours of the farm and great food. When: Saturday, August 16th Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with breakfast served from 9 a.m. to noon Where: 2386 Adams Rd. Blanchard, MI 49310 Free Tickets will be available after July 16th
For 25 years, Manna Pantry has been the source of food for those in need. Now, volunteers are making final preparations to celebrate by inviting the public to an open house on Saturday, August 16th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and summer promenade from 9 a.m. until noon. The pantry will be open throughout the morning where the public will be able to meet volunteers, get a tour of the facility and learn more about how emergency food is distributed. Sign-up for those wishing to participate in the "Summer Promenade" will take place throughout the morning beginning at the Pantry (315-B S. State St.) Registration is $10 and includes a tee shirt. For those who purchased a shirt at the "Winter Promenade" and wear it that day, registration is $5. "We hope everyone will join us as we celebrate our 25 years of service," said Pantry Executive Director Isabel Kempton.
At the Barryton Conservation Club 7444 W. 18 Mile Road Barryton, MI $6 shoot the course once. $10 shoot all day. For information call: Gwen @ 989-644-5920
The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club is sponsoring three Trap Tournaments. The cost is $5.00 a round. The public is welcome and please, bring a friend. August 16, Trap Scrap Shoot 10:00 a.m. August 23, Trap Backup Shoot 10:00 a.m. August 30, Trap Redbird Shoot 10:00 a.m. The Gun Club is located 4 miles West of Mecosta on M-20. We would like to see you there! If you have any questions please contact 231-867-3892.
Softball Tournaments sponsored by GACC Committee
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Westerburg Park/Hersey
Little League Tournaments sponsored by LeBaron Financial
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boys & Girls
Westerburg Park
Pancake Breakfast sponsored by RC Fire Department
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Morse St. Fire Station
Youth Mini Soccer Camp sponsored by the RC Boys Varsity Soccer
8:30 am Registration
9-10:30 am Camp (5-12 years old)
Fundamentals of Soccer
RCHS Practice Field
5K Run & Walk sponsored by Mosaic
9:00 am
Spectrum Health RC Hospital
Art in the Park sponsored by Rec. Commission
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Rambadt Park
Car Show sponsored by St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Downtown Upton Avenue
Free Health Screening Plus sponsored by 7th Day Adventist’s
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Westerburg Park
Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by Women of the Moose
10:00 am – 4:00 om
Downtown RC
Hot Dogs & Cotton Candy sponsored by Women of the Moose
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Downtown RC
Kids Sight Screening sponsored by Crossroads Lion Club
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Westerburg Park
Kids Inflatables and Games sponsored by GACC Committee
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Westerburg Park
Bike Giveaway sponsored by Harvest Assembly of God
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Westerburg Park
Concession Stand sponsored by Rocket Football
10:00 am – Midnight
Westerburg Park
Face Painting sponsored by CET Pharmacy
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Westerburg Park
Sonshine the Clown & Balloons in the Park
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Westerburg Park
Popcorn & Snow Cones sponsored by Crossroads Theater
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Downtown RC
Bingo sponsored by Senior Center
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Beverage Tent
Spy Themed Family Adventure sponsored by Meceola Child Council
11:00 am – 1 pm
Westerburg Park
Chicken BBQ sponsored by Am Vets
Serving @ Noon until gone!
Westerburg Park
ORC Museum Open House
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Old Rugged Cross Museum
Crossroads Harmony Chorus
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Beverage Tent/Westerburg Park
Alumni Soccer Game sponsored by RC Varsity Soccer
2:00 pm
RCHS Football Field
Paint Ball Tournament sponsored by Liberty Baptist Church
4:00 pm
485 Old US 131- Liberty Baptist Church
Beverage Tent
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Westerburg Park
Live Music: Gordon Thayer Band
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Beverage Tent