Events

The Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society will sponsor a special event to celebrate Family History Month on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Hartford Public Library, 12 Church Street. Beginning at 11 a.m., special guest speaker will be Patsy Miller, President of the Berrien County Genealogical Society. She has prepared a Genealogy Toolkit for each attendee that includes materials that will help beginners as well as seasoned researchers in their quest to build a family tree and lear

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma will host the program “Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII” following its annual members-only meeting and dinner. This informative presentation, accompanied by colorful slides and artifacts, highlights women’s important contribution to victory in World War II. This presentation is exclusive to the Rosie the Riveter Association of Michigan and unique in that it covers not just one factory and

Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate at the second annual Harvest PourFest, a tasting event set to take place at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Whether a craft beer connoisseur, a wine enthusiast, or a fan of small-batch spirits, this 21 and older festival offers something for every palate — all while raising funds for a great cause. Hosted in the heart of Southwest Michigan’s wine and brew country, Harvest PourFest pr

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7:00 p.m., historic research specialist Cecil Wilson from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will appear at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma to present “Pokagon Band Trade Practices.” The program will discuss Potawatomi trade practices during pre-colonial and early colonial periods. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians remains in the area today, preserving cultural traditions and autonomy as a federally recognized Native American nation.

Lake Michigan College will mark Constitution Day this year with a free performance of Heidi Schreck’s acclaimed play “What the Constitution Means to Me,” open to the community. The performance will take place on Thursday, September 17 at 2 p.m. in the Mendel Center’s Hanson Theater. The event is presented through a collaboration between the University of Notre Dame and The GhostLight Theater, and is sponsored by LMC Votes!, the College’s nonpartisan voter engagement initiati

Today, Thursday, Sept. 10, is the final Thursday Night Cruise-In for the season at Oasis Park on Main Street in Watervliet. All motorcycles, cars and trucks are welcome! The 2026 season started with the first cruise-in on May 14, and concludes for the summer on Sept. 10. The cruise-in lasts from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Deer Forest summer exhibition is now open at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma. Included are souvenirs, photographs, a history of the park, and Talking Storybooks. Guests may bring their own elephant key to activate the Talking Storybooks or purchase one from the museum gift shop.

Meet Santa in July! The City of Coloma is pleased to announce a special fundraising event will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Norma Jean Somers Splash Pad located in Randall Park. Cost is $5 per child.

The inaugural Chayse Your Dreams Golf Classic is set to tee off on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the scenic Beeches Golf Club in South Haven, Michigan. The event will support the Chayse Ott Scholarship & Outreach Fund, helping local students pursue their dreams.

Holy Week church services HARTFORD & LAWRENCE The United Methodist churches of Hartford and Lawrence are combining to offer Holy Week services to the community. Maundy Thursday Service on April 2 is at Lawrence UMC and starts at 7 p.m. Then on April 3, Hartford UMC will hold a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Share your holiday event with the readers of the Tri-City Record by emailing record@tricityrecord.com or calling the office at 269-463-6397. Coloma American Legion collects food for needy families Beginning after Thanksgiving, the Coloma American Legion Post 362, 6505 Red Arrow Hwy., will be collecting non perishable food items for their annual Christmas boxes for needy families. Collections end Dec. 16. The Post is open 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Coloma Sons of American Legion Post 362 is hosting a Feather Party Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Coloma American Legion Post. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Coloma Community Schools invites local veterans and a family member to their 50th Annual Veterans Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The purpose of this annual event is to honor and thank local veterans for their service to our country. Sign-in is at 7:30 a.m. Coloma High School Student Council and National Honor Society students will serve a hot breakfast at 7:45 a.m. followed by students in the High School Choir, Band Program and 5th Graders performing at

Van Buren County Historical Society will be holding a Soup Supper at the Lawrence Township Hall, 411 N. Paw Paw Street Friday, October 24, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Soup Supper is by donation to the Museum. There will be several homemade choices: chicken noodle, bean & ham, and potato, plus sloppy joes. The desserts are donated by members with a huge assortment of cakes, pies, cookies, brownies and more! Come on out and support the Museum, meet and greet your neighbors

Get ready for an early jump on Halloween trick or treating when Van Buren County 4-H sponsors their third Tractor, Truck, or Treat. West Valley 4-H Livestock Key Leader Amy Mortimore says, “The event is like ‘touch-a-truck’ meets ‘trunk-or-treat’. What a better way to celebrate 4-H and children.”

The Hartford Fall Festival is at the Hartford Library on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28. Food, games, activities, craft vendors and Touch-a-Truck, all available for fun.

Families with a child between the ages of 6 years old as of Oct. 26, 2025, and not more than 9 years old by that same date who would like to participate in the Blossomtime Festival’s Bud Prince and Princess Pageant, an informational meeting located at Power-In-Motion (3990 M-139, St Joseph) will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.

Spring Johnson is preparing for her second high-risk open-heart surgery due to complications from the first. She faces a long recovery at the University of Michigan, then at home. Her husband will be by her side, taking time off from work.

Everyone is invited to a community prayer gathering on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., beginning at Watervliet High School gymnasium entrance. Those gathered will unite in prayer at WHS, prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The group will then divide up to head to other Tri-City schools. For more information please contact Pastor Ed Richcreek at 269-325-5753.

Everyone is invited to a community prayer gathering on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., beginning at Watervliet High School gymnasium entrance. Those gathered will unite in prayer at WHS, prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The group will then divide up to head to other Tri-City schools. For more information please contact Pastor Ed Richcreek at 269-325-5753.