Category Archives: Family Fun

Did You Know? BACK TO SCHOOL BASH is coming up!

The 5th Annual Dan Lee Back to School Bash is coming up soon! Come on over to Cassopolis Middle School from 10 AM to 5 PM on August 20th. You’ll be glad you did!

The event offers free clothing for kids, free haircuts, hair braiding, and more. There will be food and fun for everyone – a bounce house, a 5-K Run at 8 AM, games and giveaways, and even ice cream! It’s the perfect way to get all set for school to resume in just a few short days.

Here are the complete details. Hope to see YOU there!!

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Did You Know? ART IN THE PARK!!

There is still one more session of this fabulous program coming up on July 19 at 6 to 7:30 PM. Join the fun at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park. The cost is $10 for the session, and participants will enjoy loads of color-related activities like a color scavenger hunt, some instruction on the color wheel and color theory, and much, much more. It’s sponsored by the Cass County Conservation District.

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Did You Know? There’s a Fun Family Event Coming Up!!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30 and get signed up for this fun adventure. Cassopolis First Church of God is sponsoring “Hit the Target,” an archery and dodgeball extravaganza! Come at 1:30 to register for prizes too. This event is free. Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/Cassfcog/posts/1368884043616650 and sign up today!

Visit Wax Museums on Underground Railroad, Kentucky slave raid

This you cannot miss:  Wax Museums about the Underground Railroad in Cass County and about an 1847 Kentucky slave raid, coming in early June 2018.

     The Wax Museums will be held June 6 and June 13 at the Bonine House, on M-60 and Penn Road, in Vandalia,  The Bonine House is thought to have been a place where those escaping slavery were “sheltered” as they sought freedom, according to the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County.

Not to be missed: Wax Museum exhibits on the 1847 Kentucky slave raid.

     The Wax Museum events are:

          *  June 6, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

          *  June 13, 10:30 a.m.t 12 noon

     At both events, historical characters and event ‘come to life.’ 

     At the June 6th event, fourth-graders from Mrs. Riggins and Mrs. Bonine’s classes at Portage’s Lake Center Elementary School will perform.

     Students from Cassopolis High School present the June 13th event, “The 1847 Kentucky Slave Raid.”  The raid occurred in August 1847, when 13 slave catchers from Kentucky came to Cass County to find “investments” they’d heard might be living among the Quakers there.  Slaverunners Wright Modlin and William Holman Jones had been visiting Bourbon County, in Kentucky, returning with enslaved people.

     There will be three performances on the half hour.  Guests are invited to tour The Bonine House while they wait.

     For more information, contact The Bonine House at 269.320.8532; learn more about the Bonine House at https://www.urscc.org/the-bonine-house.html

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4-H youth spend sweet afternoon decorating cupcakes

VANDALIA ~ Some ‘sweet’ fun was on the agenda for the Calvin 4-H youth gathered for their monthly meeting in early March 2018: They got to experiment with sprinkles and frosting as they decorated cupcakes.

This is just one of the activities the youth do each month that they meet, part of their various “Hands-On” activities.   The  youngsters are expected  to have fun with Legos in April and create sand art in June.

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Calvin 4-H youth decorate cupcakes, just one of several hands-on activities the group has planned for 2018.

always invited to these meetings.  An RSVP (a ‘let-us-know-you’re-coming’) is appreciated, but not required.  There is no cost to youth or their families for them to attend.

Call 269.476.1257 for more information.

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Now is time to reserve OFFKM retreat sites

You’ve thought long and hard about the need to take your spouse, family, church, ministry or group away for a retreat, and now is the time to move on that inspiration: Make time and find a place for your church, ministry or group retreat.

     Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is now taking reservations for a day or overnight retreat at one of its beautiful, relaxing retreat spots in Southwest Michigan.

     OFFKM maintains a lakeside spot with a full, cement basketball court, kayaks and pontoons for exploring the beautiful lake and various games for backyard fellowship.

     Or, consider making it more rustic, and head into the “great outback” that is Camp B!

     Call for details today!

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Sleeping tents at Camp B

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Calvin Center SDA Church hosts free Skate Date

NILES ~ Children and college students are invited to enjoy an afternoon of skating ~ FREE! ~ compliments of the Calvin Center SDA Church of Cassopolis.

     The free Skate Date is 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Skate-O-Rama in Niles.  Adults pay $2.

     This event is part of the church’s Health and Temperance work.

     For more information, call Debbie Jackson @ 269.718.8704.

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Enjoy April 2017 Family Expo Fun!

It’s time for the 2017 Community-friendly Family Expo!

Bring your family to the Family Expo on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, Michigan.  The Family Expo runs from 4 to 7 p.m.) Gill Family Expo

Featured presenter will be Jim Gill, a children’s author and songwriter.  Look forward to free activities, a free boxed meal and a free interactive concert.

For more information, call 269.445.6283.Family Expo in Cassapolis Michigan April 13 2017

 

Click here to download 2017 Family Expo flier.