10-31-2019 School News & Calendars

SEPTEMBER 2019… Coloma Elementary School has chosen the following as Students of the Month for September 2019: (from the left) Front row – Brooklyn Pethic, Brooklyn Hutsell, Ember Gonzalez, Grace Karrels, Emmett Brethauer, Easton Evett; Middle row – Kacie Lee-Mimes, Thomas Sampsell, Abella Blaskie, Jack Selvidge, Alondra Page-Ferrer, Addison Tavolacci, River Smith; Back row – Madison Smith, Myla Klee, Destiny Lungelow, Gunnar Yahr, Morgan Hughes, Brady Pullins. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Watervliet Public Schools Calendar of Events

Thursday, October 31 1:35 South School Halloween Parade, 1:35 p.m.; North School Halloween Parade, 1:45 p.m. Friday, November 1 End of First Marking Period; 1/2 day for students and teachers; South School Spirit Day Saturday, November 2 Cross Country qualifiers at State Meet, Michigan Intl. Speedway in Brooklyn, MI; Marching Band at MCBA State Championships, Ford Field, Detroit Monday, November 4 District Volleyball Round 1 at Watervliet, Bangor vs. Watervliet, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 Dental Van at North School; Men’s Choir Invitational at Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs; e-sports vs. Paw Paw, 3:15 p.m.; PTO Meeting at North School, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday November 6 2-Hour Early Release – Teacher Professional Development; District Volleyball at Watervliet, Semi-finals, 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7 Playgroup in South School Gym, 9:30 a.m.; District Volleyball Final at Watervliet, 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 8 Spirit Day at South School

PANTHER OF THE MONTH… The following Watervliet North School students have been awarded Panther of the Month for September 2019: (from the left) Back row – 3rd grader Daniella Romero, 5th grader Maycie Medlin, 4th grader Anahi Howell, 3rd grader Marqus Liberto-Taylor; Front row – 5th grader Makena Guzman and 4th grader Brooklynn Pethe. Congratulations to all Panthers of the Month – keep up the good work!

Coloma Public Library News

Scheduled closure

The library will be closed Saturday, Nov. 2 for computer upgrades. Regular hours will resume Monday, Nov. 4 at 10:00 a.m. Storytime Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschool-aged children is on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration is not required to participate in this weekly interactive experience that includes theme books, music, and hands on activity with Miss Alicia. International Games Day The Coloma Public Library is celebrating International Games Day on Saturday, Nov. 9. Bring a friend and stop in to play games such as Dots, Uno, or Fairytale Flux. Games will be available all day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Club The Coloma Public Library Book Club is meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. The title to read before the discussion is “Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine” by Gail Honeyman. Depending on demand there may be titles available for check-out at the front desk. The book club regularly meets every other Thursday. New members are always welcome. Local author Rosanne Bittner Immediately following the Book Club meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 will be a special program with award winning Coloma author Rosanne Bittner to celebrate the release of her newest title “Ride the High Lonesome”. Bittner will be available to discuss her books, answer questions, and sign copies of her works until 7:30 p.m. “Ride the High Lonesome” will be released on November 26. Please call the Coloma Public Library at 269-468-3431 for questions.

PANTHER OF THE MONTH… Watervliet North School has awarded 4th grader Joseph Stanisci, Panther of the Month for September 2019.

Representative of Region IV Area on Aging to address retired school personnel

The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of Berrien County (MARSP) will meet at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Pebblewood Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 9794 Jericho Road in Bridgman. Lunch will be served for $13, payable at the door. Any retired school personnel and their spouse is invited to attend. Tara Gillette, Marketing/ Communication Specialist at Region IV Area on Aging, will provide an overview of programs and services available at the Agency. She will discuss long term care options and educational opportunities. Region IV Area Agency on Aging offers choices for people to live independently. They are specialists in aging, working to ensure the highest quality of life throughout life. Any retired public school personnel and their spouse is invited to join MARSP; for more information visit www.marsp-bcc.org.

Coloma Community Schools Calendar of Events

Wednesday, October 30 2-Hour Late Start; Grades K-3 and 6-8 Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; JV/Varsity Volleyball, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31 K-5 Half Day and 6-12 Full Day; K-5 afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences & K-12 evening Conferences, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 4 Grades 4 and 5 and 9-12 Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 11 End of First Marking Period

Watervliet District Library News

Teen Table Projects November – Caption This: Photos just begging for wit! STEM Kit Programs Snap Circuits – LEGO Robotics – Little Bits Electronic Inventions STEM kit programs designed for small groups on their own schedule; for 8 years and up. Traveling Trunks Program Potawatomi: Past and Present – Monday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. North Berrien Historical Museum presents a hands-on program about the Native Americans who’ve long called Michigan their home. Crafts to try, memorabilia to discover for the whole family! In Stitches Knitting Group Friday, Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m. take a current project or the interest; they’ll help. Arm knitting supplies & 1-on-1 instruction, too! Author visit Monday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. nationally renowned author Rosanne Bittner shares her latest work celebrating the American west, plus details of the book-biz. Book purchases and signings available. Refreshments, too! Sensory Bin Blast Tuesday, Nov 12, 10:30 a.m. the perfect time for a perfect mess! For 0 – 5 year olds and their families. Family Movie Night On Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. start your weekends off with a treat! Movie, popcorn, craft! The secret Life of Pets; “pet” plates. Yoga Monday 9 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.; Chair Yoga – Wednesday 6 p.m.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 31 “WATERVLIET TRICK-OR-TREAT” Downtown 3-5 p.m.; City-wide residential 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. “TRUNK OR TREAT” at Hartford Middle School parking lot Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. “COLOMA TRICK-OR-TREAT” City and Township neighborhoods Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. “HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR” free event at Hartford Fire Department for all kids Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. “TRICK-OR-TREAT” in the city of Hartford Friday, Nov. 1, 5-6 p.m. “COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD SUPPER” at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Rd., Coloma to benefit H.O.P.E Resources Food Pantry. Menu includes soup, salad, bread, dessert and beverage; public is invited. Cost for adults is $5; $3 for children up to 12 years of age; and free for children under three. Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. “STUFF THE BUS” food drive hosted by United Way of Southwest Michigan at Hartford Harding’s Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:15 a.m. “BREWS & CHAINS DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT” hosted by Railhead Disc Golf Club at Flaherty Park, 309 Butternut St., Watervliet. Two 18-hole rounds, $30 registration fee; proceeds benefit Blessings for the Booth’s <3 fundraising campaign for child with cancer. 8:30 a.m. player meeting at Arclight Brewery, 544 N. Main St. Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “SUPPORT THE TROOPS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE” at American Legion Post 568, 3093 Johnson Rd., Stevensville. Patriotic program at 11 a.m. Help make Christmas special for our troops by packing boxes with the Blue Star Mothers of America #177. Donations may be sent to Blue Star Mothers, P.O. Box 76, Stevensville, MI 49127. For more information, please call 269-925-4123 or 269-468-5182; or email CharlesBaldwinBSM@yahoo.com. Monday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m. “POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TRUNK SHOW” at Watervliet District Library presented by North Berrien Historical Museum – public invited Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. “TWO RIVERS COALITION ANNUAL MEETING” at the Van Buren Conference Center, Lawrence, located at 490 S. Paw Paw Street. For more information, go to www.tworiverscoalition.org. November 7 & 8 “RAKE A DIFFERENCE: DAY OF ACTION FOR SENIORS” United Way of Southwest Michigan organized event for assisting senior residents of Berrien, Cass & Van Buren counties with fall yard work. Volunteers sign up at uwsm.org/rakeadifference by October 11. Seniors sign up by calling 211 or 844-875-9211 by October 17. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. “VETERANS DAY PATRIOTIC CONCERT” performed by Southshore Concert Band at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center hosted by Lest We Forget. Tickets from Stevensville & St. Joe Martin’s Supermarkets and LWF members are $10. Tickets from LMC Box Office are $12. Children 17 and under are free. Monday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. “AUTHOR VISIT & BOOK SIGNING” by Rosanne Bittner at Watervliet District Library Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. “BURGER NIGHT” at Coloma American Legion Post 362, 351 E. Saint Joseph St. Serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers and French fries. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. “LINEN SALE” at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet sponsored by Hospital Auxiliary. Profits go to auxiliary projects at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet. Saturday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m. “MISS TEEN COLOMA PAGEANT” at Coloma High School Auditorium, 300 W. St. Joseph St., Coloma