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We were out of town at a family gathering on January 2, so we missed the grand opening of the Silver Beach Carousel. But we can’t wait to make a trip over to see it-maybe later this week?
Check out this WSBT-22 story about the carousel, and follow the development’s progress on Facebook.
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Follow along with our contributor, Beth, as she finishes up a fun-filled Advent season in southwest Michigan.
It’s hard to believe we have finished three weeks of our Advent plans and it is only 3 days ’til Christmas! I don’t know who is more excited – me or my little ones (aka the Vikings). We started [...]
Follow along with our contributor Beth and her family as they make their way through a Southwest Michigan family advent!
This last week week in Southwest Michigan was a busy one for us. And, the weather didn’t make it any easier. Fortunately, there is so much great family fun in this area that it was easy [...]
This week offers several opportunities for music lovers in Southwest Michigan.
TONIGHT, Saturday, December 12: The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents Amahl and the Night Visitors. Family matinee is at 3:30 PM, evening performance at 7:30 at the LMC Mendel Center mainstage.Tickets at www.smso.org, tickets $5 – $35.
Sunday, December 13: the Fairplain Presbyterian Church in Benton [...]
We jumped into week two of our Viking Family Advent Calendar last night. My two little raiders tackle two craft projects last night – both leftovers I had in our “Christmas box” which had been unpacked Sunday to dress the tree.
The week coming up is pretty craft-heavy but, as far as my kids are concerned, [...]
Follow along as our contributor, Beth, celebrates the Advent season in Southwest Michigan.
As I write this, we just finished putting up the Christmas tree. And, for the first time in years, I had fun. Having little ones underfoot the last few years has stolen much of the peace, quiet, and contemplation (what are those things [...]
Autumn is my favorite season in southwest Michigan. The apples, the pumpkins, the trees in full fall color…and of course, Halloween! The region is really getting into the spirit, with jack-o-lanterns, faux graveyards and black cats everywhere. And this year, Halloween was good enough to fall on a Saturday, eliminating that “When is my city [...]
Sometimes the best spots are the ones tucked away just out of view, and that’s certainly the case with Riverview Park. Head south on Niles Ave. on your way out of St. Joseph until you’ve almost reached the highway–then hang a quick left after the Riverview Cemetary. It’ll seem like you’re actually heading into the [...]
Apologies for the pause in posts here. I was up in Grand Rapids at the end of last week and through the weekend participating in a culinary tour of the area and checking out ArtPrize. If you weren’t already planning on it, definitely take some time to head to GR sometime between now and October [...]