One Buchanan Disability & Impairment Forum
One Buchanan Disability & Impairment Forum Buchanan, Michigan – The public is invited and encouraged to attend One Buchanan’s Disability and Impairment Forum on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Forum will take place both in-person at the Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson Street, Buchanan, Michigan, and via Facebook Live on the One Buchanan Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/weareonebuchanan . In addition, a video recording of the Forum will be available to view
SPOOKY TOURS OF THE ST. JOE CITY CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM OFFERED ON OCTOBER 22
SPOOKY TOURS OF THE ST. JOE CITY CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM OFFERED ON OCTOBER 22ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — St. Joe Today will host Spooky Tours of the St. Joe City Cemetery and Mausoleum on Saturday, October 22 from 1:00p-6:00p. Tours will be offered every 15 minutes starting at 1:00p (ex. 1:00p, 1:15p, 1:30p, 1:45p) and are limited to 20 people per tour time slot. Attendees will listen to true spooky stories about some of the historic cemetery’s residents as they are guided on a 45-minute tour throughout the
Oct. 5 - Out of the Box Open Mic at Box Factory
ST. JOSEPH, MI - Join host Matt Lenny at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, for "Out of the Box Open Mic" at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. It's an opportunity to share your talents for 5 to 10 minutes of fame on the Box Factory stage. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians,or anyone with a family-friendly act is invited to perform. Those who perform will be admitted free with a $5 charge for those who come tolisten. To be assured of a time slot, sign up
Wine and Roses concert opens choral music season at Lake Michigan College
Wine and Roses concert opens choral music season at Lake Michigan College BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents its opening choral concert, Wine and Roses, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Hanson Theatre of Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor Campus. The event will feature the sounds of LMC Soundwaves and wine tastings from the College’s campus winery, Lake Michigan Vintners, all in a casual atmosphere. Each collection of
August 2022 SWMI Housing Market – Sales Continue to Decline Due to Low Inventory
August 2022 SWMI Housing Market – Sales Continue to Decline Due to Low Inventory ST. JOSEPH, MI – “The local housing market in August continued the same story that every month in 2022 experienced, bringing the peak selling years to a halt. Sales were down from the same month in 2021. The number of houses available for sale dropped to below 1000 each month which is extremely low for nearly a three-county sales area. The reduced inventory of houses for sale brought record selling prices each
Internationally Recognized Artist Jeff Zimmermann Creates Mural to Celebrate BMX Olympian Hannah Roberts in Downtown Buchanan!
Internationally Recognized Artist Jeff Zimmermann Creates Mural to Celebrate BMX Olympian Hannah Roberts in Downtown Buchanan! Downtown Buchanan is now the canvas for an exciting mural project. Internationally recognized artist Jeff Zimmermann is bringing his talent to the 100 by 15 foot north wall of Honor Credit Union. Zimmermann is creating the mural to celebrate the achievements of Buchanan’s hometown hero and BMX World Champion and Olympic Medalist Hannah Roberts. Zimmermann began the project on
NewSouthwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Mainstage Season 2022-2023
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Mainstage Season 2022-2023 Saint Joseph, Michigan – The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra announces its 2022-2023 Mainstage Season. Programmed by Music Director Matthew Aubin, who began the first full season of his tenure with the SMSO after being chosen as its Music Director in June 2022, the Mainstage Series promises to be exciting and will showcase a variety of music that will introduce Aubin to the community. “Except for the holiday concert, which is
MICHIGAN WORKS! TO HOST HIRING EVENTS IN CASS AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES
MICHIGAN WORKS! TO HOST HIRING EVENTS IN CASS AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- When employers are asked about their number one concern, they often talk about finding skilled, work-ready talent and Michigan Works! has a solution available to help them do just that with a series of hiring events. Michigan Works! has two upcoming hiring events taking place in both Cass County and Van Buren County. The Cass County hiring event will take place on Tuesday, October 11 from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at
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Baroda Area Business Association Announces Fall 2022 Schedule of Events
Baroda Area Business Association Announces Fall 2022 Schedule of Events The Baroda Area Business Association (BABA) is excited to announce its fall 2022 lineup of events. BABA events are intended to educate as well as entertain our members as the organization seeks to continue to engage, promote, and support Baroda area businesses and the community. October. Making Solar Profitable. Members and guests are invited to learn all about the success that Lakeshore Die Cast has enjoyed with solar.
Glik's is Celebrating 125 Year of Business
Glik's is Celebrating 125 Year of Business COLLINSVILLE, IL, September 20, 2022 Glik’s, the 14th oldest retailer in the United States, announced today that the company is celebrating its 125th Year Anniversary the week of October 3rd - 9th, 2022. To say thank you to their customers, the company released a video celebrating their 125th year in business on YouTube. “Our 125th Anniversary is a dream come true! As a young child I gained a passion for the business from my father who
Henry Winkler to speak at the Mendel Center Nov. 8 as part of The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series
Henry Winkler to speak at the Mendel Center Nov. 8 as part of The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series, hosted by the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan, welcomes Emmy Award-winning actor, author, director, and producer Henry Winkler at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the Benton Harbor Campus. Winkler has enjoyed more than four decades of success in Hollywood and is
Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department students to participate in campus celebrations
Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department students to participate in campus celebrations BENTON HARBOR, Mich. –The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department is presenting a series of free performances and dialogues featuring student musicians and vocalists during Fall 2022 semester events, hosted in partnership with LMC Campus Life and the LMC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Entertainment selections will center around themes related to designated celebration weeks on
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Finalé Touch Opens New St. Joseph Location
Finalé Touch Opens New St. Joseph Location Ribbon cutting celebration scheduled for Friday, September 23rd St. Joseph, Michigan — When Daphne McClellen made the decision to open her business Finalé Touch in July of 2021, she never imagined she would be relocating to a new space just over a year later. However, that’s the exactly what happened as she moved her business from Red Arrow Highway to Niles Avenue. Finalé Touch specializes in alternative option for wellness, health, and beauty offering
THE LUX SALON + SPA OPENS THEIR DOORS IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
THE LUX SALON + SPA OPENS THEIR DOORS IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Newest Salon + Spa to Host Ribbon Cutting September 26th Stevensville, Michigan – Scott and Diane Dailey, owners of the newest salon in Southwest Michigan, THE LUX Salon + Spa had their official grand opening back in Mid-August but invitethe community to join them for the official ribbon cutting in partnership with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber on September 26th, 2022. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the official ribbon
Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department Announces Fall Lineup of Public Performances
Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department Announces Fall Lineup of Public Performances BENTON HARBOR, Mich. –The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has announced its schedule of student and faculty performances for the Fall 2022 semester. All events will be held on the LMC Napier Avenue Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, unless otherwise noted. Sept. 21 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration performance, noon, Hawk’s Nest Oct. 9 Faculty
Priority Health, Oronoko Township and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Everyone in Be
Priority Health, Oronoko Township and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Everyone in Berrien SpringsState-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Berrien Springs BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich., — Priority Health, Oronoko Township and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) announced today a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to Berrien Springs. The Fitness Court, located across the street from Sylvester Elementary School, will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony September 15 at 1 p.m. In
Catapult: Magic Shadows performance canceled
Catapult: Magic Shadows performance canceled BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI – Catapult: Magic Shadows has canceled its Nov. 5 performance at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College due to unexpected itinerary changes that have made it necessary for them to cancel their entire fall 2022 tour.Ticket holders have the options to: · Apply the purchase value of their tickets toward another Mendel Center event· Receive a Mendel Center credit to be used at a future date· Receive a full refund
SWM Regional Chamber CEO Arthur Havlicek Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforc
SWM Regional Chamber CEO Arthur HavlicekSelected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education andWorkforce Fellowship Program Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, was selected to participate in the seventh cohort of its premiere business leadership
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TSA REMINDS TRAVELERS TO ARRIVE 2 HOURS PRIOR TO FLIGHTS
South Bend International Airport passengers reminded to arrive early,ahead of season’s first Notre Dame home game SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for increased passenger volume at South Bend International Airport (SBN) this weekend and is reminding all travelers to arrive two hours before their flight.“We’re thrilled that football is back and look forward to celebrating alongside the many Notre Dame fans expected to depart South Bend after this weekend’s
Berrien County will TEST the wireless emergency alert system on SEPT 12, 2022 at 3:00PM
SAINT JOSEPH, MI – Berrien County Emergency Management officials will test the Wireless Emergency Alert system on Monday September 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM eastern time. The test will be limited to a 1.5 mile diameter area, centered near the Berrien County Jail, in parts of Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor. Anyone with a wireless emergency alert enable device, inside the target area will expect to receive the alert. When they get the alert, a link to a feedback survey will be in the message. “Wireless
Honor Credit Union Announces Partnership with Zogo Financial Literacy App
Honor Credit Union Partners with Zogo Financial Literacy BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 – Honor Credit Union has partnered with Zogo, a leading financial technology company, to bring Zogo's app to its account holders and families. The app, developed by a group of Duke University students, guides users through 400+ bite-sized financial and educational modules. All of Zogo's content meets the national standards for financial literacy! As users successfully answer questions, they will
Lazer Graphics Celebrates New Building with Grand Opening
LAZER GRAPHICS CELEBRATES NEW BUILDING WITH GRAND OPENING Relocation Extravaganza to Include Ribbon Cutting on September 14th St. Joseph, Michigan – Many of us know the name Lazer Graphics, they’ve been a staple in the Benton Harbor community for over 45 years before growing beyond their previous location’s capacity. Earlier this year they relocated to 3001 S. State Street in St. Joseph, which previously served as the call center for United Federal Credit Union and prior to that the home of Sun
Berrien County Receives $2.6 Million Through MEDC's RAP Program
Berrien County Receives $2.6 Million Through Michigan Economic Development Corporation's RAP Program BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich., (September 7, 2022) – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today Berrien County will receive $2.6 million to make significant local improvements in Benton Harbor and Niles. The RAP program is a MEDC program that will deploy up to $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding to address the COVID-19 impacts in Michigan communities. This funding is
The Price is Right Live comes to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in October
The Price is Right Live comes to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in October BENTON HARBOR, MI – The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 6 p.m. The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to "Come on Down" and play classic games from television's most popular game show. Contestants can win cash, appliances,
FALL FEST PART OF LOVE LOCAL WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 16-18
FALL FEST PART OF LOVE LOCAL WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 16-18 ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Everyone’s favorite fall activities are coming together during Love Local Weekend, September 16-18. Throughout Michigan’s Great Southwest, businesses will host extended shopping hours, free gift wrapping, new products, specials and a wide variety of area events! Weekend activities include the last concert in the Friday Night Concert Series. This free, hour-long concert will be held on Friday, September 16 from 7:00p-8:00p at the
Redbud Insurance Services LLC Welcomes Libby Hein
Redbud Insurance Services LLC Welcomes Libby HeinBUCHANAN, MICHIGAN – September 6, 2022 – Redbud Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Libby Hein as the Vice president of Redbud Insurance Services. Libby will work closely with Alice Kring, President of Redbud Insurance Services, to assume responsibility for agency operations at the end of 2023, when Alice plans to retire. Libby is a graduate of Buchanan High School and received her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan
September 24 - Lake Effect Jazz Big Band wraps season at Box Factory for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH - The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band wraps up its 2022 summer concert season at 7 p.m. on September 24 at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. Online tickets with reserved cabaret seating at $15 and general admission of $12 are available at Ticketstripe.com/Lakeeffectjazz.. Tickets at the door for each performance will be $15. A cash bar and light snacks will be available. Now in its 22nd year, the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band continues to be one of the premier big bands in the Midwest.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 47th Anniversary Spectacular Tour comes to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in October
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 47th Anniversary Spectacular Tour comes to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in October BENTON HARBOR, MI – On Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 7 pm, join the original ‘Brad Majors’ – Barry Bostwick – for a screening of the original, unedited version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The 47th Anniversary Tour of this cult classic includes the live shadow cast Rocky Horror in Abundance, audience
: National Geographic Live and The Mendel Center announce National Geographic Photographer Vincent J. Musi in Benton Harbor
National Geographic Live and The Mendel Center announce National Geographic Photographer Vincent J. Musi in Benton HarborTickets for “Where the Wild Things Live” are on sale now BENTON HARBOR, MI – National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series that brings to life the awe-inspiring and remarkable stories of National Geographic Explorers, and The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, will present “Where the Wild Things Live” with photographer Vincent J.
Signs of Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids
You may remember feeling anxious as a kid when summer vacation started to wind down. As the new school year approaches, students all over the country might be feeling similarly. Getting back into the classroom can be exciting for some children, but jitters and varying levels of anxiety are also common for kids ahead of the first day of school. Keep an eye out for signs and symptoms of anxiety so you can help mitigate those feelings in your child. What are signs of back-to-school anxiety in
