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Art is in the air at local library.

March 11, 2016
Art is in the air at local library.

HESPERIA — Artwork from local schools is on display at the Hesperia Community Library.  In celebration of Youth Arts Month, the Newaygo County Council for the Arts and the Dogwood Center in Fremont are hosting the Grand Rapids Symphony. Some of the students’ artwork will be used as background during a symphony performance.   Stop in the library to see…

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Acclaimed author to present memoir writing workshop.

March 7, 2016
Acclaimed author to present memoir writing workshop.

HART — Award-winning author Mardi Jo Link will provide her writing expertise during a “Yes, You CAN Write a Memoir” writers’ workshop co-sponsored by the Hart and Shelby area district libraries Thursday, April 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hart Community Center (inside city hall). A two-time winner of the Michigan Notable Book Award, Link has authored three true crime…

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Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

March 5, 2016
Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

NEW ERA — ​The Trinity Community Food Pantry was chosen ​March 1 by the Women Who Care of Oceana to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $​14,000. The pantry serves up to 350 families per month 800 different families per year in Oceana County.   ​​”The impact of this donation is truly significant,” said Food Pantry Director…

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Book talks, reading program scheduled.

March 4, 2016
Book talks, reading program scheduled.

HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is hosting two book discussions and a program to help adults with struggling young readers.   – Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast, a memoir of her parent’s last years. When it came to her elderly mother and father, Chast practiced denial, avoidance and…

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Shelby optimists donate $1,000 to Hesperia library.

February 25, 2016
Shelby optimists donate $1,000 to Hesperia library.

HESPERIA — Shelby Optimist Club representative Kim Tate recently presented the Hesperia Community Library with a gift of $1,000.   The library will use part of the gift to purchase materials for its “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ” 2016 Summer Reading program. This program is open to Hesperia area children and includes a story time for toddlers, family night and…

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Eats & Drinks

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