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The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and is located at 8906 First Street in downtown Baroda. The restaurant and bar have been beautifully remodeled by owner Jim Demski. Jim will be serving complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. So stop by and personally welcome Jim to the quaint Village of Baroda and to the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce!
If you would like to host this event in August please contact Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce President Griffin Ott at 269.422.1101 past sponsors agree that "Business After Hours" is GREAT for business!
Lincoln Township has formed a Volunteer Corps to paint all 1,100 township fire hydrants “Lancer Red”. Glenn Youngstedt, Lincoln Township Volunteer Coordinator, is assigning volunteers to paint their neighborhood hydrants. He is also encouraging merchants and business owners to paint the hydrants in their business and resident neighborhoods. The township fire department will provide the paint and brushes needed to do the job. In addition, a hydrant paint process sheet is available giving specific instructions on the cleaning and painting. Volunteers should contact Glenn Youngstedt via 428-2787, to coordinate the paintings of the hydrants.
Music in the Park
Sunday, June 27 @ 4 p.m.
Baroda (MI) Village Park
8939 Fourth St.
Free concert by UpHill Climb
UpHill Climb is a classic bluegrass gospel music group. Their traditional harmonies and lyrics have musical and spiritual roots that reach back to the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase concessions at the park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit and relax by the quiet waters of Hickory Creek as you listen to the music. For more information, call 269-422-1779 or go to our website at www.barodavillage.org
Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride
Sunday, June 27th, 2010, departing from 7am-11am, and returning by 2 pm, to the Berrien Counter Cancer Service office at 7301 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville. There are four levels of rides, 100K, 15 Mile, 25 Mile, and 42 Mile. The longer routes include the rolling hills, farmslands and fruit orchards of Eau Claire and Berrien Springs. The shorter routes are family oriented, with flat terrain and some rolling hills with the Sag at scenic Hess Lake Park in Baroda. Entry fee $20, family rate $35 before June 18.
Call (269) 429-3281 for information.
Music in the Park
Sunday, July 25 @ 4 p.m.
Baroda (MI) Village Park
8939 Fourth St.
Free concert by the Bob Flood
Bob plays a variety of music for your enjoyment. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase concessions at the park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit and relax by the quiet waters of Hickory Creek as you listen to the music. For more information, call 269-422-1779 or go to our website at www.barodavillage.org
Tee Off for Excellence in Lakeshore Schools
The 8th Annual Lakeshore Excellence Foundation Golf Outing will be held at the Berrien Hills Golf Club on Monday, August 9th, 2010.
The cost of $140 per person includes 18 Holes of Golf, Lunch, Electric Cart, and Range Balls. Proceeds from the golf outing will support the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation.
Interested golfers may form a team of 4, or ask to be placed on a team. For questions about how you or your business may be an event sponsor, call Keith Avery at 269-428-9280. There are many levels of sponsorship available. For a registration form, go to http://www.l-e-f.org and look for the golf ball, or directly via http://l-e-f.org/pdf/2010_golf_reg_form.pdf
Music in the Park
Sunday, August 22 @ 4 p.m.
Baroda (MI) Village Park
8939 Fourth St.
Free concert by Chuck & Nino.
Chuck & Nino will perform an entertaining interaction of percussion and keyboard styles with music from the 40's to the present. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase concessions at the park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit and relax by the quiet waters of Hickory Creek as you listen to the music. For more information, call 269-422-1779 or go to our website at www.barodavillage.org
Barodafest will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, September 11. Join us as we kick off the day with a Baroda Lion’s Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Enjoy free entertainment throughout the day including comedian Craig Tornquist, The Misfits, Sunday’s Comin’, Top Secret Band and more! Other events include a Horseshoe Tournament, Car & Motorcycle Show, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Garden Tractor Pull, Laser Tag, Parade, Arts & Crafts vendors and great food! For a complete schedule of events go to ww.barodavillage.org and click on Barodafest or call 422-1779.
Barodafest will be celebrating this year with some new events. There is free live musical entertainment throughout the day, car & motorcycle show, arts and crafts vendors, laser tag, a giant slide and other inflatable games for the kids, parade and ending the day with fireworks. For a complete schedule of events go to www.barodavillage.org and click on Barodafest or call 269-422-1779. See you there!
The Chamber will be hosting a booth at Barodafest again this year. We are looking for member donations of small items to include in the prize baskets. If you are willing to donate items for the baskets, please contact Stacy Loar- Porter at (269) 429-1589 ext 20. Items will need to be dropped off to her at Lincoln Charter Township Hall by September 3rd.
Calling basketball players of all ages! Join us for the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, September 11th at Barodafest! Pre-registration is required by September 9th and the entry fee is $40. Registration forms, rules, etc. are available online at www.barodavillage.org (click on Barodafest) or at the Baroda Municipal Building. Registration must be submitted with the entry form. Rain date for the tournament is Sunday, September 12th.
Upcoming Elections:
August 3, 2010 Primary Election (Close of registration is July 6, 2010)
November 2, 2010 General Election (Close of registration October 4, 2010)
Absentee Ballots: If you are 60 years or older, expect to be absent for the entire time polls are open or are physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance of another; you may apply for an Application for Absent Voter Ballot . You may obtain a application by contacting your local clerk or on the State of Michigan Website; http://www.michigan.gov/sos/ under Elections in Michigan.
Spirited bidding on autographed Tony Rice items kicked the evening off for our Scholarship Dinner at Santaniello’s Ristorante! Proceeds from the silent auction will go towards the Chamber’s scholarship to Lake Michigan College.
Tony Rice, former Notre Dame football quarterback who led the Fighting Irish to a National Championship in 1988, was our special guest speaker for the evening. Tony shared how he gives back to the community because he received so much from his years at Notre Dame. He shared his story of how his grandmother told him as a youngster that he was going to attend Notre Dame and he’d better learn a sport. Tony also shared many tales from his football days at Notre Dame and graciously answered questions from the audience.
Our scholarship winners this year are Brittany Bly and Jennifer Narregan. Brittany, daughter of Grant and Cindy Bly, is receiving the scholarship for a second year. She is currently a freshman at LMC studying Radiology and has a 3.60 GPA. Jennifer, daughter of Doug and Rose Narregan, is a Senior at Lakeshore High School and plans to enroll in the pre-vet program at LMC. She has been active on the Lakeshore tennis and softball teams. She is also a Youth Bowling Coach and works as a kennel assistant at Ani-Med Animal Hospital.
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