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It is not unusual for the windows of Campbell's Pharmacy to be adorned with colorful displays. But from now until the Island City Festival, its windows will definitely have an added "splash" of color, thanks to the many local residents and business community members who participated in the second annual Island City Life: Photography Contest. With over 70 quality photographs taken by members of the community, one can see the artistic talent of those here in the area, and sources of artistic inspiration found in Plainwell. The photos should appear on the windows either this Thursday, July 10 or Friday. At that time, the public is invited to cast their vote at Campbell's Pharmacy to decide which photo stands out as the "People's Choice Award." You can cast your ballot inside Campbell's Pharmacy, 102 S. Main, during their regular business hours. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 19 during Island City Festival. Be sure to allow some time to decide, as there are far too many high-quality photos from which to choose! Good luck! | ||||
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The third annual kayak race
will be Saturday, July 19 at 11 am during the Plainwell Island City
Festival. The event will feature two races: those who provide their own
kayak and those who use a supplied kayak. Racers in the second heat are
limited to the number of kayaks available. The entry fee is $20. To
prepare for the race, training takes place Tuesdays at Fannie Pell Park at
7 pm, weather permitting. Prizes will be awarded for first-and
second-place winners at an awards ceremony in the community tent at 1:45
pm. The event is sponsored by Bridge Street Gallery, the Plainwell
Downtown Development Authority, Kayaker's Run, and Rizzo Packaging. For
more information or to register, contact Brian Pennings at (269) 271-2360
or Cathy Green at (269) 685-3161... | ||
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The month of July will feature
everything from bluegrass to classical to even the tunes of Johnny Cash
during the Plainwell Concerts in the Park Series. So bring a blanket or a
chair, get comfortable and enjoy the music! Wednesday, July 9 will feature
Savannah Strings (banjo and guitar duo) at 7:30 pm. Come early and enjoy
the ice cream social at 6:30 pm sponsored by the Plainwell Chamber of
Commerce.
Wednesday, July 16 will feature the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Please note the time and location change: the concert will be at Fannie Pell Park at 8:00 pm. A pre-concert dinner at 6:30 pm is available by calling (269) 685-8204. Wednesday, July 23 will feature a Johnny Cash Tribute by Cal Klokkert at the bandshell at 7:30 pm. The series' finale will wrap up on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm at the bandshell with Brandon Ridenour and Barry Ross. This is free popcorn night! | ||
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The brass is coming
to Plainwell! Wander down to the Plainwell Coffee Mill on Monday, July 14
or the Plainwell United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 16 between 9
am and 10:30 in the morning to view "the brass." These historic
automobiles are typically identified as brass era cars, all built before
1916 and so named because of their brass head lamps, bulb horns, and
windshield frames. The cars are driven by antique car enthusiasts who
restore and maintain vintage machinery. When these cars were built, the
automobile was considered to be a passing fancy, a plaything of the
wealthy that was often scorned by famers and town people
alike. In addition to Buick,
Ford and Cadillac, the cars on tour carry names long lost in the pages of
history: Abbot-Detroit, American-Fiat, Davis, EMF, Hudson, Knox, Lohr,
Marmon, Maxwell, Mitchell, Moline, Overland, Packard, Peerless, Pierce,
Pope-hartford, Rambler, REO, SJV, Speedwell, Stevens-Duryea, Studebaker,
Velle, White, Winton and Locomobile. | ||
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The Ransom District Library
welcomes John Ball Zoo "Z's" Kids Club Traveling Animal Show on Monday,
July 15 at 11:00 am. Enjoy 30 minutes of LIVE animal demonstrations with
theme-related animal biofacts, and a colorable bookmark. The Library would also like to
announce the Summer Reading Program. The 2008 Summer Reading Program is
open to young people, pre-school through young adult, with programs, prize
drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more. Registration for the
Summer Reading Program began on June 16, but you can still register by
calling the library at (269) 685- 8024 or by visiting their
website.
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Back by popular demand, the
Island City Festival will kick-start with "Cuisine for a Cause" on
Thursday, July 17 from 5 pm to 9 pm in the Community Tent on West Bridge.
A special event to benefit Relay for Life, Cuisine for a Cause is a family
friendly, affordable event showcasing local restaurants, catering
companies and delis. This year's event features Nancy's Kitchen, Dinner is
Served, 747 Neighborhood Bistro and Mom N' John's, who will highlight some
of the food that makes them unique. To complement the pallette, special
Italian wines from Cantina del Canavese Piemonte Italy, along with other
beverages will be available. The activities of the
30th Annual Plainwell Island City Festival will follow at 10 am on July 18
with live entertainment, beverages and food on West Bridge Street. Friday
will also include Knights of Columbus Bingo in the Firehall, Free-Throw
and 3-Point contests in Sherwood Park, a large variety of vendors in Hicks
Park and a Teen Battle of the Bands at the bandshell. Friday evening's
entertainment will welcome the great music of the Bronk Brothers and
Heading South.
Saturday, July 19 will be a fun-filled day with activities for everyone! A large children's area with games, activities, inflatables, E.S.C.A.P.E firetrucks and police cars will be at Fannie Pell Park. At three different times throughout the day, there will be "Fishing 101" seminars to coincide with the Scotty Budd Fishing Tournament. In celebration of the river as a natural resource, the Plainwell Downtown Development Authority is helping to bring the Scotty Bud Fishing Tournament back to Plainwell for the second year in a row. Although the fishing will occur on Gull Lake with take off from the Prairieville Launch at 6:30 am, the parade of boats will begin arriving in Plainwell around 3:45 pm in preparation for the 4:00 pm tournament award ceremony on the main stage off West Bridge Street. Saturday's festivities will also feature a 3 on 3 tournament, a men's and co-ed softball tournament, a huge car show, a baby contest, pancake breakfast, parade, the kayak race and 5 K run or 5 K fitness walk, and a teen dance/concert at the bandshell. Saturday evening's entertainment are two local favorites, Union Blues and the Northpointe Band. For questions on the Island City Festival, call the Plainwell Chamber of Commerce at (269) 685-8877. | ||
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Sponsored by the Plainwell
Education Foundation, the Island City Festival 5K Run/Fitness Walk
includes a 5K run, 5K walk, Fitness Walk, and Kid's Fun Run at the
Plainwell High School. Chip timing will be used for the 5K Run and 5K
Walk. The 1 mile Fitness Walk and 1 mile Kid's Fun Run will be untimed.
Early registration for the 5K run and 5K walk is $20 and early registrants will receive a free t-shirt (must be postmarked by July 14, 2008). On-site registration is $25. The entry fee for the 1-mile Fitness Walk is $10. The Kid's Fun Run is free and open to youngsters 12 and under. T-shirts are available for $10 when you register. | ||
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Cheryl C. Parente-Roggow, Owner
of Holisitc House/Plainwell Counseling Center, would like to invite the
community to an open house to celebrate the grand opening of their new
business at 319 Park Street in Plainwell. Taking place in conjunction with
Festival weekend, the open house will be Saturday, July 19 from 1 pm to 3
pm and will feature music, DJ, food, and informational booth, free chair
massages and demonstrations by Seth Jones, Acupuncture
therapist. Cheryl is excited to inform the
community about the services of the Holistic House/Plainwell Counseling
Center and hopes to work with area schools, businesses, community members
and families with any issues or needs they have that would benefit from
additional support. Services include mental health services, stress,
couple, and individual therapy, acupuncture, smoking cessation, pain,
allergy and stress reduction. The center can be reached by: Telephone: (269) 685-9401 email: cherylpr@plainwellcounselingcenter.com or info@plainwellcounselingcenter.com | ||
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Looking for a great place to
buy or lease property for your business? Well, look for further--Plainwell
has a number of hidden gems available right now! As you make your way
through town, be sure to look for these unique properties.
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Sincerely,
Emilie Schada, Economic Development Manager City of Plainwell email: webmaster@plainwell.org
phone: 269-685-6821
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