“Kute Kids”… THESE “KUTE KIDS” had… the thrill of a life time on November 4, 2016. Avery Openneer (left) and Taylor Harris (right) were among millions of other Cub fans who attended the victory parade in downtown Chicago. Avery is the daughter of Michele Cole and Steve Openneer. Taylor is the daughter of Jennifer Harris and Chad Harris.

Watervliet Public Schools Calendar of Events

Now through December 14

Food Drive at WHS sponsored by Student Council

Thursday, December 8

Girls JV Basketball at Lawrence, 5:30 p.m.; Boys JV Basketball at Lawrence & 6th through 12th Winter Band Concert, WHS Gym, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 9

Middle School Dance, MS Cafeteria, 3:00 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball Home vs. Lawrence, 5:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball Home vs. Lawrence, 7:00 PM

(ANYONE BRINGING 5 CANNED OR DRY GOODS TO DONATE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE GAMES FREE)

Monday December 12

Freshman Boys Basketball at Coloma, 4:15 p.m.; MS Boys Basketball Home vs. Lawton, 5:00 p.m.; Girls JV Basketball at Coloma, 5:30 p.m.; Board of Education meeting, HS Media Center, 6:00 p.m.; Boys JV Basketball at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 13

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

Wednesday, December 14

MS Basketball at Fennville, 5:00 p.m.; Varsity Wrestling at Hartford, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 15

MS Boys Basketball Tournament, 4:00 p.m.; Freshman Boys Basketball at Saugatuck, 4:15 p.m.; Girls JV Basketball at Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.; Boys JV Basketball at Saugatuck and HS & MS Winter Choir Concert at Midway Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 16

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

Saturday, December 17

Wrestling at South Haven Invitational; 8th Grade Basketball Tournament, HS & MS Gym

HARTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”… for November are pictured (from the left) Back row: 8th graders – Noah Miston, Montanna Kemp, Vanessa Diaz, Emily Wilson; Middle row: 7th graders – Bryan Cardoso, Alexis Snodgrass, Alana Hays, Damon Payne; Front row: 6th graders – Chloe Weston, Isabell Ledezma, Diamond Ledezma and (not pictured) Jose Silva. 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 being a kind person to another. Selected students will receive a certificate, have their picture taken & posted in the Middle School Office 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!

WATERVLIET SOUTH SCHOOL CHARACTER AWARDS… At South Elementary they are working on putting their South School pledge into action each day. For November and December they are focusing on learning about and being trustworthy. The “Trustworthiness” awards for Nov. 29, 2016 were presented to: (from the left) Chloe Womac, 1st Grade student in Mrs. Collis’ room; Isaias Mendez, 2nd Grade stu-dent in Mrs. Dobb’s room; and Jolie Bertuca, Kindergarten stu-dent in Mrs. Lanham’s room. Little Panthers… small but mighty!

WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for November are: (from the left) Samantha Dietz, 6th grade, daughter of Ken and Brandi Dietz; Kristen Gardiner, 8th grade, daughter of Andy and Billi Gardiner; and Jodi Prillwitz, 7th grade, daughter of Paul and Rosemary Prillwitz. Congratulations to our students of the month! WMS would like to thank Great Lakes Truck and Auto Repair, B&B Outlet, Wesco in Watervliet, and the Board of Trade for their generous donations!

Friday, Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m. “CHRISTMAS BRUNCH FOR SENIORS” at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Rd. in Coloma. Call 269-468-3366 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m. “BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER” at Riverside United Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes Rd., Riverside for Robert and Ami Hendrickson.

Friday, Dec. 9, 6:00-8:30 p.m. “PARENTS NIGHT OUT” offered at the Watervliet District Library: Fun games, crafts, and activities for children. Registration required. Call the library at 269-463-6382 for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 10 “LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS IN HARTFORD” event. Chili cook-off at 5:00; Parade starts at 6 p.m.; visit from Santa. See Hometown Holiday Happenings article on Page 1 for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. “DOWNTON ABBEY CHRISTMAS” at Hartford Public Library. Includes fashion show, Festival of Trees, entertainment and refreshments. Free admission.

Monday, Dec. 12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “SUSIE’S GOODIES” baked goods and candy sale at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet in the Interim Room. Hosted by the Lakeland Hospital Watervliet Auxiliary.

Thursday, Dec. 15, noon – 5:45 p.m. “RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE” at the Knights of Columbus, 7454 Paw Paw Ave., Watervliet.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. “CHRISTMAS CANTATA” at Riverside United Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes Rd., Riverside.

Monday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “HOLIDAY BAKE SALE” at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet in the Interim Room. Hosted by the Lakeland Hospital Auxiliary.

Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. “NEW YEAR’S EVE LOCK-IN” held by the Class of 2018 for WHS students grade 9-12. Tickets are on sale Dec. 12-20 for $10. Contact Candice Kinzler at 269-325-6970 or Senica Smith at 269-876-2117 for more information.

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

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.

Wednesdays through December 14, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “GRIEF SHARE” at Midway Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet. Cost is $20/book. Child care available. Meets every week until December 14.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORYTIME” at Hartford Public Library for children four and younger. Every week during the school year.

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

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