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What better way to celebrate
the kick-off of summer than with the tunes, melodies and harmonies of the
Plainwell High School Band and Choir? The concert series officially begins on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 pm at the band shell with the talented musicians from the award-winning Plainwell High School Music Department under the direction of Mr. Paul Mundo and Keith Cahoon, choir director. Representing an annual tradition of providing Plainwell residents weekly doses of high-quality entertainment, this year's concert series promises a diverse line-up ranging from classical, to folk and even competitive dance! Just print out the schedule and
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It's that time of year again to
dust off your cameras, get outside and participate in the third annual
Island City Photography Contest! Judging from the more than 100 participants submitting high-quality photos last year, many of you have been eagerly awaiting this contest's return, but to make it even better, there are more perks for participating! This year, the Best in Show winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to The Calico Rabbit Craft Mall along with $200 in photography services from local studio, Photographic Artistry and a matted enlargement of their photo. The photo that receives the most votes from the public and wins the "People's Choice Award" will receive a $20 gift certificate to The Calico Rabbit Craft Mall and a matted enlargement of their photo. Open to people of all ages and photograhic expertise, everyone who enters will receive a free treat from Dean's Ice Cream! Anyone can submit up to five
4x6 unframed photos taken in Plainwell along with a CD. High res. digital
photos are preferred, and prints from negatives will also need a CD.
Sumbissions from last year's contest can be viewed on the city's website under the Island City Life section. | ||
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The City of Plainwell is
beautiful because of the dedicated residents, property owners and other
stakeholders who go above and beyond keeping their properties well kept,
eye catching, and attractive. All of this work contributes to a positive
image of the city as a whole. To recognize you for your efforts, the city
established an awards program that every season, accepts nominations for
properties and honors the winning beautiful property with a recognition
sign and a framed certificate. The winner of the Spring
Beautification Award, based on a tally of votes by the Parks and Trees
Commission, is the William Crispe Community House and will be formally
recognized during the City Council meeting on May 26, 2009 at 7 pm. The
Western Hills Garden Club nominated the property for their care of the
community house's grounds. They noted in their nomination form how "the
care of these gardens brings joy to our members and the results are
appreciated by both the residents and neighbors who often thank us as they
pass by in cars, walking and pushing strollers. The club also added a
cutting garden so that the senior residents can enjoy fresh flowers in
their rooms." Well, we can't argue with that!
The following properties were also nominated for the Spring Beautification Award and are very deserving of recognition as well: 310 East Bridge Street 111 N. Main Street 508 S. Main Street 921 Charles Avenue 318 Sherwood Avenue With the finale of one season, there is the welcoming of the next: summer! Nomination forms for the Summer Beautification Award are now available on the city's website, at City Hall, and at the Ransom District Public Library and will be accepted until August 10, 2009. Don't be modest- you can nominate your own property. | ||
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What is 17 feet tall,
weighs over 200,000 pounds, and is made entirely out of sand? The Memorial
Sand Sculpture, of course. You just have to see it with your own eyes.
Words don't do justice to this impressive work of art just waiting to be
exhibited for this first time to the public inside the Plainwell Paper
Mill: Saturday, May 23 from 10 am until 9 pm and this Memorial Day from
10 am to 6 pm. The result of talented local artist, Charlie Wakefield, the Memorial Sand Sculpture is a labor of love for the artist who has spent over 500 hours creating the Memorial Sand Sculpture to help raise funds to build a Veterans Memorial in Sherwood Park. Please show your
support for past and present veterans by coming out and enjoying the
festivities: Food, fun and a fabulous exhibit honoring those who have
given us so much for our freedom.
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Parades, Ice Cream and Sand
describe this year's Memorial Day in Plainwell. In addition to stopping by
the Memorial Sand Sculpture inside the Plainwell Paper Mill, be sure to
"pull up some curb" along M-89 to enjoy the Memorial Day Parade.
Organized by the Twin Cities Jaycees, the parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day at the firehall and travels east on E. Bridge St. to the cemetary where the VFW will conduct a ceremony to commemorate their fallen comrades. Then cool off with some ice cream during an Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Plainwell Chamber of Commerce from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Plainwell Community Center. Call the Plainwell Chamber of
Commerce at (269) 685-8877 to volunteer or if you have
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The Play N Well Players' Second
Annual One Acts Festival will feature eight short plays- something for
everyone.
Don't miss the shows on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at 8pm or the Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Shows are on the second floor of the Community Center, 798 E. Bridge Street, in the beautiful newly renovated theater. Advance tickets are available at Harding's Market, Nancy's Kitchen or by calling (269) 271-PLAY. Two complimentary tickets are available to each evening show on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call Emilie at Plainwell City Hall at (269) 685-6821 to snap them up. | ||
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Starting June 1, the Plainwell
Coffee Mill will present a new choice to its customers. Do you like to
"perk up" over one of the mill's specialty coffee blends and caffeinated
beverages, or would you rather "wind down" with a glass of wine, beer or
dessert coffee drink? Depending on the time of day, the choice should be
easier.... The Plainwell Coffee Mill's looks forward to serving you during their new Summer hours: 6 am to 8 pm Monday - Friday Saturdays from 7 am to 3 pm The Plainwell Coffee Mill and Eesley Place Banquets are also
searching for vendors wishing to sell their fresh produce. If you are
interested in participating in the Plainwell Farmers' Market on the first
Friday of each month in the parking lot of the historic Eesley Mill,
please contact Emilie at (269) 685-6821. Vendors that provide fruit, vegetables and baked goods or other local products for sale to the public are welcome to inquire. | ||
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The City is embarking on the
12-month process to update our Master Plan- a blueprint for the future. A
Master Plan is a comprehensive document, long- range in its view, that is
intended to guide development in the city for the next ten to twenty
years. The Master Plan sets public policies regarding growth and
development and the information and concepts in the Master Plan are
intended to guide local decisions on public and private uses of land and
the provision of public facilities. A Master Plan forms the basis upon
which zoning decisions are made. Residents and property owners
should keep their eye out for a post card in the mail in the next few
weeks that will direct you to a link on our city's website that will
display a short survey about major issues in the city that will help
develop the Master Plan. The survey will help the city understand how we
can improve meeting the needs of residents, places of residence,
recreation, industry, trade, service and other uses of
land. | ||
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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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What are your kids going to do
this summer? Chances are, you're looking for an alternative to
television... in that case, check out the Plainwell Arts Council's "Taste
the Arts Summer Arts Classes," open to students who have completed grades
2-7.
There are many class offerings to help your little one's creativity including theater, bike repair, creative writing, painting, dance, storytelling, woodworking and hands- on sculpture. Call (269) 685-8287 for more information. The deadline to register (your choice of two classes for $40) is June 29, 2009. | ||
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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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