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Lamont Spring Festival returns for a fourth year May 18

Lamont Spring Festival returns for a fourth year May 18

Spring is here--  just in time for the 4th annual Lamont Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on the corner of 48th Avenue and Leonard Street in Tallmadge Township.

The festivities include live performances by local musicians 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and  a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prepared by Rex and Carmen Schierbeek.  Activities include a river cruise,  bike parade and an all day car and  tractor show. Most activities will take place on the Lamont Church grounds.

For more information, call Betty Kilma at (616) 677-3246  or visit http://www.lamontonthegrand.com/ for a list of festival activities and times. 

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Road closure reroutes traffic starting May 20

Road closure reroutes traffic starting May 20

COOPERSVILLE, Mich.—A stretch in Coopersville will be closed starting Monday, May 20.

Crews are shutting down W. Randall Street in front of Continental Dairy. Access to all businesses will be maintained, but traffic will be detoured onto Conran and O’Malley drives.

 The closure will remain in place through Wednesday, May 22. 

Meet your state representative May 17 & 18

Meet your state representative May 17 & 18

State Representative Roger Victory will be available this weekend for voters who want to meet him face-to-face to share issues they think need to be addressed.

Victory’s office hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 at Murphy’s Restaurant, located at 4963 Lake Michigan Dr. in Allendale.  He’ll also be available Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at New Beginnings Restaurant, located at 25 68th Ave. in Coopersville. No appointment is necessary.

Those who cannot attend are encouraged to call Rep. Victory’s office at 888-Mich-088 or email RogerVictory@house.mi.gov.

 

Lineup unveiled for free summer concert series

Lineup unveiled for free summer concert series

COOPERSVILLE, Mich.—  The Coopersville Area Arts Council is announcing the lineup for this year’s summer concert series.

The free performances begin July 11 with the classic rock band, Kwik Fix.  On July 18, Wyatt and Shari Knapp will take the stage, providing, classic rock, country, folk and pop music.  The concert on July 25 will feature Delbert Walling and Haley Smith, who perform country, blues and folk music.  And on August 1, the Coopersville Alumni Alley Cats Jazz Band will wow the crowd.

The summer concerts will take place at Veteran’s Park, located on 254 W. Randall St. Concert goers should bring their own chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved to Coopersville Farm Museum, located at 375 Main St.

The concerts are free, but visitors are encouraged to make a donation to the Coopersville Area Arts Council. 

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Coopersville Farmer's Market ready to reopen June 5

Coopersville  Farmer's Market ready to reopen June 5

COOPERSVILLE, Mich. – The Downtown Development Authority is getting ready to open the Coopersville Farmer’s Market for another season.

The farmer’s market will open Wednesday,  June 5 at 8 a.m.  DDA marketing director Jan Richardson says the market will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday  until the end of October.  She hopes to have at least 10 vendors selling fresh produce, eggs, cheeses and meats for opening day, however the wet weather and cooler start to spring has put crops behind.

Vendor space at the farmer’s market is still available.  To reserve a spot, contact Richardson at (616) 401-7440.

Second city council member joins mayoral race

Second city council member joins mayoral race

GRANDVILLE, Mich. – Another city councilman is joining the race to replace Grandville's longest serving mayor.

Randy Gelderloos announced his plans to run for mayor on Tuesday. He’s served on the city council since 2006.

 Gelderloos is the second city council member to announce his candidacy. Steve Maas, who is also Mayor Pro-tem,  announced his intentions to run last week.

In March, Mayor James Buck announced plans to leave office when his term ends in November.Buck has been on the city council for a total of 42 years... 29 of those as mayor. In that time, he's helped develop seven city parks and the Rivertown Parkway shopping corridor.

Hunter safety classes offered in Marne

Hunter safety classes offered in Marne

The Marne Conservation Club is offering hunter safety classes for anyone who is interested.

Classes will be held May 16 and 17  from 5 p.m.  to 9 p.m. and again on May 18  from 8 a.m.  to noon.

Certification requires that participants attend all three sessions.  Classes are held at Marne Conservation Club, located at 1719 Johnson St. in Marne. Registration can be made by calling Bill Walters at (616) 583-1968.