Community Calendar

Now thru April 10 “TREE & SHRUB SEEDLING FUNDRAISER” held by Berrien Conservation District. Order on-line at www.berriencd.org; for more info call 269-471-9111 ext. 3. Orders due April 10; quantities limited. Sat, Apr. 11, 11am-2pm “EASTER EGG HUNT” and Bake Sale Coloma American Legion Post 362, 351 E. St. Joseph St. (Hunt for kids 2-12; bring basket) Hot dogs & chips, $2; baked goods for sale. Sat, Apr. 25, 6pm “SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANTS” Mrs., Ms, Miss and Miss Teen Southwest Michigan at Bridgman High School Auditorium. Visit www.misssouthwestmichigan.org for more info. Tue, Apr. 28, “COLOMA COUNTS, CENSUS DAY” at Coloma Public Library. Fill out census online and register for Cinco De Mayo Party. Tue, May 5, 6-7:30pm “CINCO De MAYO PARTY” Coloma Public Library for all ages; must pre-register. Fri, May 8, 4pm “OPEN HOUSE” Riverside Park and Kayak Launch, 3510 Coloma Rd., Coloma Sat, May 9, 3pm “VIETNAM VETERANS CELEBRATION” downtown Coloma with parade and war memorial rededication. Sun, May 10, 5-7:30pm “MOTHER’S DAY DINNER” Coloma American Legion, 351 E. St. Joseph St. $11/advance; $12/door. Menu: garlic herb chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, gr. beans, salad, dessert & coffee. Tue, May 12, 6:30pm “FOCUS ON LIFE” Berrien County Right to Life annual benefit dinner at LMC Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Ave. BH. Guest speaker: Gianna Jessen. Call Pastor Linda Jackson for more info 269-208-9440. May 27-29 “COLOMA CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE” Thursdays, 7pm, June 11-Aug 27 “CONCERTS IN THE PARK” in Ely Park hosted by Hartford Lions ClubFriday, July 10, 3-7pm “BE THE MATCH” donor event at Hartford Speedway July 20-25 “VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR” 55670 CR681, Hartford. Fair Office Phone: (269) 621-2038; visit www.vanburenyouthfair.com. August 17-22 “BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR” 9122 US31, Berrien Springs celebrating 75 years with the theme “Diamonds are Fair-ever”. Fair Office Phone: (269) 473-4251; visit https://bcyf.us.

Orthodox Women’s Group holding Order By Mail bake sale for Easter Once again the Berrien County Orthodox Women’s Group from Annunciation-Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo is offering an opportunity to order spring pastries to accompany Easter dinners. There will not be an onsite bake sale; instead they are having an “Order By Mail” sale. The baked goods can be picked up at a choice of two different dates. Orders need to be mailed to Annunciation-Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 93, New Buffalo MI 49117 along with a check made payable to Berrien County Greek Orthodox Church by April 2, 2020. Orders may be picked up at the church social hall located at 18000 Behner Rd. in New Buffalo on Friday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. or Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Specify on your order the preferred date. Items available are: Baklava, $3 ea.; Mini Chocolate Dipped Baklava, $1.50 ea.; Bougatsa, $2.50 ea.; Brownies, $1.50 ea.; Galaktoboureko (9-in.), $20; Kourambiedes, $1.50/ea.; Tsoureki (loaf), $8; Melomakarona, $1.50 ea.; Pasta Flora, $2 ea.; Pita – spinach or cheese (24 count), $20. For questions, please call 269-465-5596.