12-07-2017 School News & Calendars

WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for November are (from the left): Fresh-man Abigail Burrows, Sophomore Ashley Bumstead, Junior Allen Cha-pin III, and Senior Nicholas Swan-son. Students from each grade level are chosen by the staff each month. Stu-dents may be chosen for grades, attitude, performance, improvements made, being leaders in the class, or for helping others. Selected students receive certificates and recognition in school and in the Tri-City Record newspaper. Congratulations to these students for being chosen Students of the Month!

Lake Michigan College to hold open auditions for Hairspray

 Lake Michigan College is seeking up to 32 student and community actors to perform in its spring musical, “Hairspray.”

Director, Paul Mow, of LMC’s Performing Arts department will hold public auditions from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 13 in The Mendel Center’s Hanson Theatre in Benton Harbor. Dance callbacks will be held Monday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

This lively, highly choreographed musical will require some performers with extensive dance and vocal experience. Contenders will be asked to read a selection of slides from the show, and should come prepared with one or two pieces of American musical theatre no longer than 32 measures. Comedic monologues up to 90 seconds will also be welcome.

Contact director Paul Mow at pmtenor@gmail.com for more information.

Hairspray performances will run Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. LMC performance and event information is available at www.TheMendelCenter.com or by calling The Mendel Center box office at (269) 927-8700.

THIS “KUTE KID” is… McKenzie Noelle Smith, 12 months, daughter of Brian & Sarah Smith of Coloma. Her grandparents are Kurt & Tami Wisner and Jeff & Amy Smith.

Senior Services

Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main St.

 Monday, December 11

10:00 A.M.-11:30 P.M. – Social/Coffee Hour, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; LUNCH served at 12:30 p.m.; Bingo/ Card Games/ Euchre/ Hand & Foot/ Knitting, Crocheting & Needlework, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 Social/Coffee Hour, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m.; LUNCH served at 12:30 p.m.; Card Games/ Euchre/ Hand and Foot/ Computer Help/ Crocheting, Knitting & Quilting, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, December 15 Social/Coffee Hour, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m.; LUNCH served at 12:30 p.m.; Card Games/ Euchre/ Hand & Foot, 1:30 p.m.

All seniors, age 60 and older, residing in Van Buren County are eligible to participate in these programs and activities.

Any questions or comments, please contact Senior Services Paw Paw office at 269-655-8000. Rides are available from Van Buren Public Transit with no less than 24-hour advance notice at (269) 427-7921.

HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK… for Dec. 1, 2017 are: (from the left) 9th Grade – Deana Perez-Perez, student of Juan Perez-Vasquez and Minerva Perez-Rojas; 10th Grade – David Fernandez, student of Elsa Fernandez; 11th Grade – Breanna Muse, student of Irene Colter; 12th Grade – Thomas Covington, student of Tho-mas & Nancy Covington. To become a “Student of the Week,” students are nominated by teachers or staff for doing something positive. For example: getting a good grade on tests or homework, doing well in class participation, or just doing a good deed. Selected students will receive a certificate, their picture taken & posted in the high school front lobby showcase for the week, and in the Tri-City Record newspaper. At the end of the school year, all Students of the Week names will be entered in a drawing for some cool prizes, treats or gift cards. Congratulations to these “Students of the Week” and keep up the great work!

Friday, Dec. 8 & 15, 6:00-8:30 p.m. “CHRISTMAS AT THE FLYWHEELERS” located at 06285 68th St., South Haven. Activities for the whole family. For more info, call 269-639-2010, email michiganflywheelers&yahoo.com, visit www.michiganflywheelers.org or on Facebook.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 4:00 p.m. “SCROOGE” a free screening of  the musical starring Albert Finney & Sir Alec Guiness, also, free popcorn and pop. Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 4071 Naomi Road, Sodus.

Dec. 27, 28, 29, & Jan. 2, 2018 “WINTER BREAK OUTDOORS” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., BH. Selfie scavenger hunt, trail walks for the whole family. Call 927-4832 for more info.

Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. “RUN, FROSTY, RUN RACES” 5K & 10K runs and 5K walk. Participants’ predictions determine the winners. Pre-register online at runfrostyrun.com. Proceeds benefit Watervliet Athletic Boosters. Race day registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6, “MISS & MR. COLOMA 2018 PAGEANT”

Sunday, Jan. 7, 1-5 p.m. “TEAM ZOE BOWLING FUND-RAISER” at Coloma Lanes, 6025 Mountain Rd., Coloma. Cost is $10 per person, includes 2 games and shoes. To donate to silent auction, sponsor a lane for $25, or purchase tickets in advance contact Leah Dibble at 269-277-4771 or Sandy Burtchett at 269-207-8501.

Saturday, Jan. 13, “MISS WATERVLIET 2018 PAGEANT”

Sunday, Mar. 11 “MR. BLOSSOMTIME 2018 CONTEST”

Monday, Mar. 12 “MISS BLOSSOMTIME 2018 PAGEANT”

Mondays, 7 p.m. “PUB THEOLOGY” at Arclight Brewery. Public is invited to join in discussions. Hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. “PICKLEBALL” (excluding holidays) at Watervliet Catholic School (Head Start) gym, Lucinda Lane and M-140. Must wear clean gym shoes.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. “STORY HOUR” at Coloma Public Library. A free weekly program for toddlers and preschool-aged children, it does not require sign-up. Call 269-468-3431 for information.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. “STORY HOUR” at Watervliet District Library. Program for preschool-aged children Oct. thru Apr.

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

Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick S. Upton Education Center rooms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, contact Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or bcpdsupport@aol.com.

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