Ornithology:Bird
Identification Class Oct 1, 2011 Time: 09:00 AM To 11:00 AM Region:
New Buffalo Location: New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 E Clay St
Website: www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ce Contact: Laura Kraklou Email: Kraklou@LakeMichiganCollege.edu
Phone: 269-927-8198 Lake Michigan College is offering several Community
Education classes this fall in the New Buffalo area. A sampling of classes
offered include Ornithology: Bird Identification, 150th Anniversary of the Civil
War, Wine 101, Underwriting Yourself, and Taking Care of Your Money. The full
schedule of classes offered in New Buffalo and at all LMC campuses is available
at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ce.
Ornithology: Bird Identification It’s that time of year, and we are getting
ready to hang our feeder, waiting with anticipation for our feathered friends to
discover them. But what is that bird? Bird identification can be fun or
downright frustrating when you don’t know what you’re looking at! The course
will address the tools experienced birders use, some of the common obstacles to
successful identification and how to overcome them. Course content is intended
for the beginning birder with little or no experience. Cost: $10
Brewers Festival at Weko Beach Oct 1, 2011 Time: 03:00 PM To 09:00 PM
Region: Neighbor of Harbor Country Location: Weko Beach, Bridgman Website: www.wekobeachbrewersfest.com
The second annual Weko Beach Brewers Festival will take place at Weko Beach in
Bridgman. The event will feature thirteen breweries, including Harbor Country
Chamber members, Greenbush Brewery, Round Barn and Founders.Live music will be
provided by Alligator Blackbird, Top Secret Band and Mr Blotto. Great food will
also be available.
$20 Advance tickets may be purchased at Harding's Market inBridgman, Greenbush
Brewery in Sawyer, and Round Barn Winery in Baroda Twp.
Barynya - Russian Dance form New York City Oct 1, 2011 Time: 07:30 PM
Region: New Buffalo Location: New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 E Clay
Street Website: www.nbfac.org is34-1316396164-83780.jpeg Phone: 269-409-1533
Prepare to be wowed by the Russian music, dance, and song ensemble that is
Barynya! Barynya is a world renowned group that enjoys exalting stature as the
premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. Barynya presents Russian,
Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and
more. Be part of the excitement and see Barynya on October 1, 2011, at the New
Buffalo Performing Arts Center, New Buffalo Middle / High School, 1112 E. Clay
St., New Buffalo, MI. Don’t miss the pre-concert local Artists’ reception,
beginning at 6:30 pm EDT, for your chance to win a piece of art donated by the
artists. The concert begins at 7:30pm EDT. Tickets are $18 for adults and
students are free with student ID. Further information is available at
www.nbfac.org, email: nbfinearts@gmail.com or call 269-409-1533.
New Buffalo Harves & Wine Fest October 8, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM To 10:00PM Region: New Buffalo Location: Lion's Beachfront
Park. It's That Time of Year to Join All Your Favorite Local Wineries and
Microbrews for a Weekend of Harvest-Time Fun. Sample Local Wines and Microbrews
from Round Barn Winery, Free Run Cellars, Domaine Berrien, Lemon Creek Winery
and more & others. Other activities include:
Farmers Market and Unique Arts & Crafts Vendors Kids Art Activities And
Pumpkin Painting (Provided By New Buffalo Fine Arts Council) Free Horse Drawn
Hay Rides rough New Buffalo Excellent Food - Live Music
Libido Funk Circus 7:30pm
Top Secret Band 5:00pm
Alligator Blackbird 2:30pm
The Solution 12:00pm
Wineries
Round Barn
Free Run Cellars
Lemon Creek
Domain Berrien
(also featuring harvest microbrews)
12:00-5:00- Horse drawn hayrides through town-FREE
12:00-4:00- Kids art activities, pumpkin painting and more-FREE
12:00-6:00- Pumpkin Patch- pumpkins, gourds, corn, mums
12:00-9:00- Bounce House
Admittance- $5 donation requested per person over 12 Parking-free parking is
available at: New Buffalo Beach, Boat Launch lot as overflow. City Park-no pets
allowed
Harvest
Days Oct 7 - 10, 2011 Location: Sawyer, Three Oaks, Harbert,
Lakeside, Union Pier, New Buffalo Website: www.HarborCountry.org
is93-1314636298-24798.jpeg Email: chamberof@harborcountry.org Phone:
269-469-5409
Enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend, October 7-10th, and visit the many shops,
galleries, restaurants and attractions of Harbor Country for special events,
tastings and exhibits.
Fun for all ages! Children’s activities include a pumpkin carving contest,
apple bobbing, hayrides, and a corn maze. Caramel apples, pumpkin pancakes,
apple salsa, and seasonal beers are just some of the culinary delights featured
this weekend. Pick out your pumpkin or a bushel of apples at one of the local
farmers markets. Galleries will display artists’ interpretations of autumn
splendor and some extraordinary art installations. The
highlight of the event is the scarecrow contest. This year’s contest includes
thirty-one uniquely created scarecrows throughout the eight communities of
Harbor Country. Pick up a brochure at local businesses and find your way to the
scarecrows, Open Houses, artist receptions, culinary demonstrations and tastings,
and family fun activities. Don’t miss the popular Harvest & Wine Fest
featuring live music, wine tasting, and children’s activities at New Buffalo’s
Lions Park.
Take pleasure in the glorious fall colors as you walk, bike, or drive throughout
the Harbor Country communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Three
Oaks, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert and Sawyer in southwest Michigan. Visit
Harbor Country….in season, all season!
Twelfth Annual Autumn Bacchus Festival Oct 14, 2011
Time: 07:30 PM To 10:00 PM Region: New Buffalo Location: Marina Grand Resort,
600 West Water Street, New Buffalo, MI Website: www.thewinesellersMichigan.com
Phone: 888-824-9463. Guests will have the opportunity to sample more than
80 wines from all over the globe at this walk-around tasting. Wine industry
professionals will be on hand to facilitate and answer questions that arise.
Chef Jenny Drilon of Bentwood Tavern has designed a specifically paired tasting
menu of seasonal foods for the evening. Special programming that evening will
feature Black Star Farms, Michigan’s award winning winery, located in Suttons
Bay on Leelanau Peninsula. Recently, chef Mario Batali called the Black Star
Farms Arcturos Cabernet Franc, "the best Michigan wine ever."
Additionally, publisher, Victoria Brenneman of Edible Michiana will be on hand
to introduce the new publication to attendees. The magazine is part a nationwide
group of locally published magazines. Edible Michiana is dedicated to the
growing local food movement in northern Indiana and southwest lower Michigan.
Tickets are $52 per person and reservations are requested.
2011
Kitchen Walk Oct 15, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM To 04:00 PM Location: At
Home with Nature in Union Pier Website: www.designsfordignity.org/kitchenwalk
File: fs42-1316009073-28842.pdf Contact: Jennifer Sobecki Email: events@designsfordignity.org
Phone: (800) 351-6354. Honorary Chairperson Jan Parr, Editor of
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine + The Kitchen Walk Committee invite you to The
2011 Kitchen Walk on Saturday, October 15th! The 2011 Kitchen Walk
is hosted by event chairs Jeff Harting, John Toniolo and Beth Olson and will
take place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET and includes a tour of innovative kitchens
and delectable treats to sample from local chefs and demonstrators. The tour
culminates with a “Wine Down” Reception and Silent Auction at the NEW
Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI featuring items such as cooking classes,
wine baskets, tickets to the 2012 walk, and restaurant certificates + more!
Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased at www.designsfordignity.org/kitchenwalk
or call 800-351-6354.
DESIGNS FOR DIGNITY is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that serves area
nonprofits that work with marginalized or at risk populations throughout
Chicago.
Oktoberfest
Oct 15, 2011 Time: 06:30 PM To 11:00 PM Region: Three Oaks Location:
St Mary's Hall, 28 W Ash, Three Oaks Contact: Julie Sittig Email: juliesittigrn@vanzine.org
Phone: 269-756-3547
Enjoy a yummy German buffet, accompanied by the music of Will Smaka’s band,
MusiConnection. Entrance is $15, which includes a German buffet with brats,
sauerkraut, potato salad, baked beans, dessert and soft drinks. A cash bar, door
prizes and a silent auction with dozens of items from local businesses will be
featured. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or contact Julie via
telephone 269-756-3547, or email, juliesittigrn@vanzine.org.
New Buffalo Halloween Parade Oct 30, 2011 Time: 01:00 PM To 04:30 PM
Region: New Buffalo Location: downtown New Buffalo Contact: Juli Phone:
269-469-9690. Mark your calendars for the annual New Buffalo
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat! Costumes judging begins at 1:00pm sharp
followed by the parade at 2:00pm. The fun continues with door-to-door Trick or
Treating from 2:30-4:30pm. For more information call Bonnie or Mike
at 269-469-3715 or Juli at 269-469-9690.
