THIS “KUTE KID” is… “Island Boy” Weston Charles Reinhardt who lives with his parents, Adrien and Matt Reinhardt in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He is adored by his grandparents, Cheryl and Bob Reinhardt of Richland, and great-grandparents, Jackie and Merlin Hauch of Watervliet.

Watervliet Public Schools

Calendar of Events

Thursday, February 2

Freshman Boys Basketball Home vs. Saugatuck, 4:15 p.m.; 7th/8th grade Girls Basketball Home vs. Hartford, 4:30 p.m.; MS Wrestling at Lawton, 5:00 p.m.; JV Girls Basketball Home vs. Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.; JV Boys Basketball Home vs. Saugatuck, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, February 3

SOUTH SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

Varsity Girls Basketball at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Boys Basketball at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 4

MS Wrestling at New Buffalo Tournament, TBA

Monday, February 6

MS Girls Basketball Home vs. Eau Claire, 4:30 p.m.; JV Girls Basketball at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.; PTO Meeting at South School w/ Superintendent, 6:00 p.m.; JV Boys Basketball at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7

BASKETBALL AND WINTER CHEER SENIOR NIGHT

Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs. Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.; Varsity Boys Basketball Home vs. Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 8

MS Girls Basketball at Coloma Jr. HS, 5:00 p.m.; Team Wrestling District Meet at Watervliet HS, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 9

Playgroup for 0-5 years old at South School, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; MS Wrestling at Eau Claire, 5:00 p.m.; JV Girls Basketball Home vs. Gobles, 5:30 p.m.; JV Boys Basketball Home vs. Gobles, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 10

Varsity Girls Basketball at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Boys Basketball at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 11

Individual Wrestling District Meet at Bangor, 9:30 a.m.

WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH…for January 2017 are (from the left): Grant Jackson, 8th grade, son of William and Brett Jackson; Madison Hagood-Saunders, 7th grade, daughter of Carl Saunders and Sonya Hagood; Dameon Bell, 6th grade, son of Carmen Lane. Congratulations to our students of the month. Thank you to Great Lakes Truck and Auto, B&B, Board of Trade, and Wesco for their generous donations!

WATERVLIET SOUTH SCHOOL CHARACTER AWARDS… At South Elementary they are working on putting their South School pledge into action each day. For January they are focusing on learning about cooperation. The “Cooperation” awards for January 23-27, 2017 were presented to: (from the left) Amiah Apreza, Young 5s student in Mrs. Wendt’s room; Mila Sirk, Kindergarten student in Mrs. Griffith’s room; Daniel Maack, 1st Grade student in Mrs. Muth’s room; and Aaron Alvarado, 2nd Grade student in Mrs. Martin’s room. Little Panthers… small but mighty!

Friday, Feb. 3, 5-6 p.m. “COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD SUPPER” at the North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Rd., Coloma. $5/adult; $3/children up to 12; under 3, free. Proceeds to North Berrien Food Pantry; hosted by Watervliet Free Methodist Church.

Saturday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. “SNOWSHOE HIKE” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., includes hot dog roast. $8/adult, $3/children 12 and under. Snowshoe rentals available. Call 269-927-4832 to register.

Sunday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. – noon “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 – 8 p.m. “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 – 8 p.m. “HARTFORD REC SUMMER BALL SIGN UP” at Red Arrow Elementary School, Hartford. For more information, go to www.hartfordrecreation.org or their Facebook page.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – noon “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Monday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. “WATERVLIET INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION PLANNING MEETING” at the Watervliet Fire Department. Open to anyone interested in helping plan this year’s celebration.

Monday, Feb. 20, 6 – 8 p.m. “HARTFORD REC SUMMER BALL SIGN UP” at Red Arrow Elementary School, Hartford. For more information, go to www.hartfordrecreation.org or their Facebook page.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. “MID-WEST FAMILY JOB FAIR” presented by Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce at Grand Upton Hall, LMC Mendel Center, Benton Harbor. More info at www.myjobfair.com.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “WING KING” at Hidden Pointe Hall, 1062 Nickerson Ave., Benton Harbor. More info and tickets at www.radiosupersaver.com.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m. “16TH ANNUAL HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET” at Pebblewood Banquet Hall, 9794 Jericho Rd. Bridgman. Contact Dale Jasper at 269-921-3474 or email kkdjasper1992@sbcglobal.net; or Jerry Flenar at 269-240-5371 for more information.

Saturday, Apr. 8, 9 a.m. “SPRING STAMPEDE” 5k run and walk at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd. Registration and packet pick-up will be open at 7:30 that morning. Pre-register by March 24 for $20, at www.sarett.com.

Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon “BREAKFAST” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-noon “PLAYTIME” at Hartford Public Library, 15 Franklin St. Babies and toddlers accompanied by parents are welcome for interactive playtime. Call 621-3408 or visit hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for more programs available.

Tuesday and Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m. “PICKLEBALL” at St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium on Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. Extra paddles are available, beginners are welcome.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. “STORY HOUR” at Coloma Public Library for preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult. No sign up or fee required. For questions, call 468-3431.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. “STORY HOUR” at Watervliet District Library for 3-5 year- olds. Sign up required, call 463-6382 for information.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORY TIME” at Hartford Public Library for children five and younger; every week during the school year. Call 621-3408 for information.

Thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m. “Trap shooting” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Third Monday of every month, 3 – 6 p.m. “FOOD BANK” at Central Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Rd., Coloma, 468-8422.