 PICTURED ABOVE: A beloved park gets a new name Ribbon Cutting, Politics, and Pizza in the Park
By Charles Chandler On July 19th the River Country Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly meeting in White Cloud Park with a sizeable crowd of Chamber members, Rotarians and politicians giving the event that lovely Norman Rockwell small town look and feel. Chamber Director Colleen Lynema organized the event and it turned out perfect by combining a warm summer evening, an open pavilion with...  The Suggestion Box: What’s Happening In The Near North
N3 Entertainment Team Ok folks, couple of things about this weekend. First off it is the grand finale of the treasured month of July, the jewel in the crown of a Michigan summer that has brought us a 31 day run of warm weather fun. Sure, it’s been rather hot and humid (weather I confess to having a bit of partiality toward) and even more heated than the weather has...  Megan Again: Flawless Family Fotos?
By Megan Wirts Family photo day is a day that I love as well as a day that causes me to stress out and turn into kind of a control freak. I love it because, well, if you know me, you know that I love to have my picture taken. I may occasionally pretend to be embarrassed and...
Bowersox’s rich blend of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. She has performed alongside everyone from Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, and Alanis Morrisette, to Michael Franti, John Popper and BB King.
Since her Idol run, from which...
will present “Alice in Wonderland” on July 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., July 30 at 3:00 p.m. and admission is free. The Dogwood Summer Youth Theater is directed again this summer by Chelsea Webb and involves area youth in all facets of the production.
Curiouser and curiouser. This version of Alice in Wonderland combines both...
that has no idea what she is doing most of the time. I can honestly say that I was more prepared for the stress of being a new parent and a parent to toddlers than I am to be a parent of preteens or teenagers. I am confident enough in my parenting skills to admit that. It seems like there are so many books and blogs that give...
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What’s The Buzz This Week? By N3 Entertainment Team I know, I know, it’s not the weekend, but this week is filled with activity centered around the National Baby Food Festival (NBFF) and beyond, thus the mindful and ever-inquiring staff at N3 World Headquarters and Kayak Launching Site has seen fit to toss out an unprecedented early week version of the timeless pre-weekend classic guide to area fun. The Suggestion Box has been helping Near Northians and our most welcome visitors with crucial info highlighting the best our area offers for nearly 3 months now and...  Megan Again
Sometimes Life’s A Beach By Megan Wirts We spent this past holiday weekend with our best friends and their extended family staying in an adorable little cabin in the woods right near Lake Michigan with easy access to the beach. We didn’t have any cell service, data or Wi-Fi for miles. It was picturesque, peaceful and serene. Every morning I awoke a few hours before everyone else and...  The Suggestion Box
What’s Happening This Weekend By: Near North Entertainment Team Ok we kind of missed Friday but hey, it was the week after a raucous 3 day holiday celebration and the days that followed at N3 World Headquarters and brown grass refuge never caught up thinking each day was the previous one because the usual Monday was actually Tuesday and trash day was confusing and …well…. we just missed it. However,for these next 2 days we locked into...  Dinner Supports Newest Public Art Project
By Marianne Boerigter The Fremont Public Art Committee hosted its annual fundraising dinner on June 30 at the Dogwood Center. With wonderful food catered by Gala Gourmet and entertainment by talented local musicians, it was a great evening and a wonderful way for the community to support the city and public art. The photo at right shows Artist Joe Krajkewcz, Erica Krajkewcz and Mayor Jim Rynberg with maquette of sculpture "Oak Arch" The dinner is one of several fundraising efforts to support the installation of the town’s next public art project and raised... |
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