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Approximately 30 people
attended the first organizational meeting for the Island City Festival at
the Community Center on February 9, 2009. The Chamber wants the festival
to reflect the participation, involvement and ideas from the community,
and ideas for the festival are always welcome. Several new ideas emerged
from the first organizational meeting, such as a fly-inn, an arts and
crafts show, antique tractor show, a teen zone and motorcycle
show. The 2009 Island City Festival
is set for July 24 and 25 and will be its 31st year. Mark your calendars for the next organizational meeting for March 16, 2009 at 7 pm at the Plainwell Community Center. If you have questions, feel free to call the Chamber at 685-8877. | ||||
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If you haven't stopped in the
Calico Rabbit, make a point to hop on in. You will be glad you did.
You'll be treated to ailes of wonderfully crafted handmade items including floral arrangements, hand painted items, jewelry, fabric dolls, gift baskets, embroidered items, scrap book items and wonderfully scented soaps and candles. The Calico Rabbit is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm. The Plainwell Chamber of Commerce will officially welcome the Calico Rabbit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 13 at 10 am. | ||
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Think Plainwell's got talent?
Well of course, it does. Come see for yourself during the Rotary Revue
Variety Show on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. Singers, dancers,
actors, gymnasts, and Plainwell's own most talented K-9 will be there for
your entertainment! The show will be at Starr
Elementary's auditorium in Plainwell. Doors open at 6:30 pm and showtime
is at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids, and $30 for
a family of 4 or more, and can be purchased at the Plainwell Coffee Mill,
Nancy's Kitchen, Edward Jones (Plainwell), the Ransom Public Library and
Hardings (Plainwell).
Questions? Call Nick Meier at (269) 685-2019 or email him at plainwellaw@cs.com. | ||
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Don't miss the 2009
Senior Expo, a FREE event in partnership with the Life Care Center and
Ransom District Library that is sure to be valuable to senior citizens,
their family members and the community. The Expo will be held at Eesley
Place Banquet Hall, 717 E. Bridge Street. Entertainment for
2009 is the amazing Alan Kazam, Kalamazoo's Favorite magician. You will be
mesmermized with his magic, mind-reading and audience participation
performances at 10 am to 1 pm. There will also be more than 30 vendors
relating to senior issues and care, along with food, coffee and fun!
This fun event will be Wednesday, March 18 from 9 am to 2 pm. | ||
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Michigan State University
Extension would like homeowners to know that they "know it's been rough,
but they're there to help" in the event that foreclosure is a reality in
your life. MSU Extension has started a foreclosure intervention program,
partnering with certified housing counseling agencies in Allegan County to
help increase awareness about the foreclosure process so you can make the
best decisions for you and your family. To learn more about this
important program, download the brochure.
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Mark your calendars for
Brandy's Annual Spring Sale on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Refreshments will
be provided and if you receive a postcard in the mail and bring it into
the store on the day of the sale, you will be entered to win a $50.00 gift
certificate good for anything in the store. Two $50.00 gift certificates
will be given away. The drawing will be at the end of the day, so everyone
has a chance to participate. If you would like to
receive a postcard in the mail in order to be eligible for the give-away,
email Brandy at Brandys_boutique@yahoo.com or call the store at
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The Ransom District Library
provides not only current and relevant books, media and information, but
entertainment as well by making sure the arts are accessible to members of
the Plainwell community. Following the heels of the recent activity of
muralist Conrad Kaufman who installed a beautiful new mural in the
library's children's area, the library has expanded its artistic niche
even more by hosting monthly art shows where local artists have an
opportunity to show their creations. Local Crystal Overhuel was the
library's first featured artist and had photos and collages on
display. Plan on taking a peek in the
library's Burchfield Room to see the new art displayed for the month.
March will bring the work of mosaic artist Marty Bosma and Martha
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The City of Plainwell's
Beautification Awards program is a new city-wide competition that
recognizes businesses, residences, organizations and other commercial
establishments for contributing to the improvement and beautification of
our community. If you would like to nominate a
place in Plainwell that you feel makes Plainwell a better, more attractive
place to live and work, return a nomination form to the City of Plainwell
before May 8, 2009. This program is meant to acknowledge those that go
above and beyond typical property mainteance and we would like to show our
appreciation of your efforts.
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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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