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WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10am, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Seymour Furniture. Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.
SCRATCH PADS are available at the Ionia County Shoppers Guide! 50¢each. 13 Bridge St. Saranac.
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Area Deaths
† HELSEL
Ray F. Helsel, age 72, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
† LAKE
Gordon L. Lake, age 86, of Belding, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023.
† ROGERS
Cheryl Ruth Rogers, age 80, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
† WALSH
Michelle Ann Walsh, age 72, of Ionia, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
† WIEDYK
Nancy Lee Wiedyk, age 86, of Belding, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023.
† WOLTHUIS
Delores Wolthuis, age 71, formerly of Clarksville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.
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You’re Invited......
The family of Don Ransom along with the Ionia County Board of Commissioners invite you to attend A Memorial tree Planting honoring
Donald Ransom
Who served as Physical Plant Director from 1990-2014 with pride & integrity, caring for the Courthouse & County Buildings. Please join us for this dedication May 23, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. on the old Courthouse lawn
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NOTARY SERVICE now available at The Ionia County Shoppers Guide. Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm. Call ahead to schedule 616-642-9411.
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Summer Help
The Ionia County Road Department is currently seeking candidates for seasonal summer help. Duties consist of manual labor, traffic control, patching potholes, buildings and grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Provide their own steel-toed boots.
• Be able to pass a background and drug test.
Normal work hours are Monday – Thursday, 6 am – 4 pm. Positions are temporary from May through the end of August, with the possibility of extending to November. The pay rate is $15 per hour.
Applications are available at https://ioniacounty.org under the Human Resources tab or by stopping at the Road Department office located at 170 E. Riverside Dr. Ionia, MI. Completed applications can be returned to the Road Department office or by email to ploosemore@ioniacounty.org.
Completed applications are due by 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Ionia County is an equal opportunity employer.
Call for a Free Insurance Quote or Review… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance 989-584-3155.
We are looking for parts cars and scrap metal. We will come and get and pay you for it! We also sell used parts. Bill’s Country Auto Salvage LLC. 989-862-5087.
RIFLE & PISTOL
RANGE The Qua-KeZik Sportsman’s Club. 8731 West Riverside Dr. Saranac, MI. Will be opening their range to the public on the following dates. 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6 & 8/20. There is a $15.00 hourly fee and availability is on a first come first serve basis. (RSO’s) will be present. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You may call (616)642-9800 with any questions.
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EMERGENCY ROAD Service. Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage. “CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.
HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help! Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction 616-291-4520 - Darrell.
RIVERBANK TREASURES! Tuesday-Sunday 12pm to 5pm. 436 W. Main St, Ionia . 517-5264692.
FOR SALE - Due to loss of loved one. Modular 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, Fort Pierce Florida. Large kitchen with side by side stainless steel refrigerator, stove and dish washer, nice dining area, new washer and dryer, large living room with top grade leather seating, sun room, work shop and storage, brand new king bed in master bedroom. Turn key. Complete furnished!! $149,900. Call for more details. 517-474-7724.
SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!
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SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates. Insured. 616-527-4762.
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Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.
GARAGE SALE and ANTIQUES
496 S. State St. Pewamo. May 18, 19 and 20, 8am to 5pm. Old postcards, Costume jewelry, 70 piece American Fostoria, lots of Dick & Jane type of books plus others, sewing machine, old frames, lots and lots of glassware, Victoria small fancy table, TY little stuffed animals all kinds, All kinds of paper items. Many miscellaneous items. Other Sales in the area too!
DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES- 6 buildings with 15,000 sq. ft. of quality furniture, antiques and collectibles. SAVE TIME & MONEY. Shop Daval’s for the Best selection, Best Quality, Best Price. You have to see it to Believe it! We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. We buy Estates. Layaway terms available. Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted. 2 miles West of Hastings at 2084 W. M-43 Hwy. Near Bob’s Gun and Tackle. Hours Sunday 125pm, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, 269948-2463.
TRASH REMOVAL TODAY. Garbage, brush, building materials, appliances, etc. Also 12, 15, 16 yard trash trailers for rent. (616) 527-2798.
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U.S.A Flags in Stock at the Shoppers Guide. 13 N. Bridge St. Saranac. 616642-9411.
WORK WANTED - Double D’s tree service Plus 70’ & 40’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping, Stump grinding. Free estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky at 616-212-3008.
HELP WANTED - Certified Mechanic Experienced, Good benefits. Tire Experience is a plus. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.
Ready for Spring? Check with us for all your lawn and garden equipment needs! Maintenance parts- filters, blades, belts, batteries, tires, etc. We also have a nice selection of used mowers on hand! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795
C & S DRYWALL - 20 years experience. Hang, finish, hand texture ceilings. Free estimates. 616-868-6140.
TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies and hardware. Make us your first stop instead of your last stop. We probably have it. Just think of all the time and gas money you will have saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724.
STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates. John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635.
GARAGE SALE - May 18 & 19 9am – 5pm May 20, 9 am – noon 1426 Bennett Rd., Ionia New mowers in Stock! Simplicity or Redmax! Special financing or layaway options or cash discounts! Trade your old mower in and start the spring out right with a new mower! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795
WHY BUY LOCAL? Enhance Choices! A wide variety of locally owned businesses, each serving their customers’ likes and tastes, creates greater overall choices for each of us.
PALO COMMUNITY YARD
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GARAGE SALE - Power Tools, drills, saws, Etc. 3 by car corner and many more home items. May 18, 19 and 20, 8am to ? 155 E. Washington, Pewamo.
Machine Shop Auction-Harley Davidson Supplier. Thursday May 18th 12noon. 31550 Gossett, Rockwood Mi 48173 Warehouse is full! Forklifts, Milling machines, CNC benders, welders, Ford F600, Snap-on, hot-rod parts, toolboxes, Chevrolet truck, more! ColesAuctionService. com 1-810-397-3199
Epic “Man Cave” Online Auction ends 7 PM Wed., May 24. Advertising signs and clocks, Western, Saddles, Vinyl Albums, Bear Trap, Fishing Tackle, John Wayne, Electronics and More! Details at www.EpicAuctions.com
Ionia Harvest Market
Corner of Adams & Steele St.
June 3rd ~ October 7th
Saturdays 9am to 2pm
For More Information, Contact Elizabeth at 616.302.4615 or email: wabasiscreekfarms@yahoo.com
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Located in the heart of the village, Harker Place is a condominium community for adults 55 and older that offers the quality and features you want to maintain your active lifestyle. Exceptional amenities, modern conveniences and endless opportunities make Harker Place the ideal place for you to settle in for your next season. With a total of 17 units in phase I, these oneand two-bedroom, semi-customizable homes range from 750 to 2,200 square feet and include a one-car garage and private patio.
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NOW HIRING! NOW HIRING!
Ionia County Commission on Aging is hiring!
Become part of a team supporting Seniors throughout Ionia County.
Full-time Cook
Mon-Fri work schedule + full county benefit package includes holidays, vacation, 401A!
Meal Site Hosts
Coordinate meal service and activities in a fun, social position. 2 part-time positions availableClarksville and Ionia.
Full-time and Part-time In-Home Aides
Driver’s License/own transportation + some experience required. Direct Care Worker Premium!
Download an application and get more details at www.ioniacounty.org. Please call the Ionia County Commission on Aging to have an application mailed to you or drop by to pick one up. (616) 527-5365.
High School diploma or GED required. Ionia County is an equal opportunity employer.
News from the Depot Boston-Saranac Historical Society
“ONE PICTURE is worth a thousand words.” I am sure we’ve all heard some form or other of this proverbial saying but looking at this photo of three
(3) Saranac siblings, Andrew Hill – US Navy, Hildegarde Hill Pierce – US Navy, Helen Hill Sykes – US Coast Guard (circa World War II: 1939 - 1945), can you see the whole story it tells? No? Well, here is some of the backstory this one image shares with us all.
Starting in September 1940, the United States began to provide significant military supplies and other assistance to the “Allies” (primarily Great Britain, France, and Russia versus the “Axis” countries made up of Germany, Italy, and Japan). After Japan’s bombing of “Pearl Harbor” (December 7, 1941) the US joined the war in what was previously viewed as a dispute between foreign nations.
Earlier that same year, US Representative, Edith Nourse Rogers (of Massachusetts), introduced a bill that would give women a larger role in the armed forces – not that women had not been involved with military efforts as far back as the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) in traditional roles as nurses, seamstresses and cooks. Some women even served in combat alongside their husbands, or disguised as men. There were even those few that served as spies “for the cause.” However, it was not until this bill, a version of which was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt into law, that the “Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established.
NOTE: In 1943, the “Auxiliary” was dropped from the name, to become known as the WAC. Remember, American women had only received the right to vote (22) years earlier – the 19th amendment to the US Constitution (June 4, 1919). The formation of the WAC was one of the most consequential gender-based events in American history, allowing women to work in not only in the traditional fields of nursing, clerical, driving and baking but now in such
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JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL areas as cryptography, parachute rigging, maintenance (and supply), as well as being pilots, and in military intelligence. Such was the case with another Saranac native, Carol Cahoon – US Army Air Corps (WAC) Infantry in photo intelligence, who served overseas (stationed in the Philippines and New Guinea).
Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years experience. 616- 498-4539.
It was being able to serve overseas, in any capacity, that illustrates how women were giving military status with equal benefits, pay and subject to the same disciplinary code as their male counterparts.
To paraphrase a 1968 advertising slogan – Women in the military? “You’ve come a long way, baby!”
Follow us on Facebook ™ / Saranac Depot or check with the Saranac-Clarksville library for BSHS events: www.saraclark.michlibrary.org/community-calendar#/events/
NOTE: The Depot Museum will be open to visitors on “Memorial Day,” Monday, May 29th, 2023 (11:00am to 3:00pm) where we have on display the actual uniforms of Hildegarde Hill Pierce and her sister, Helen Hill Sykes, (WWII) in our extensive display of military uniforms.
Huge Auction
Saturday, May 20, 2023•10 a.m. 568 E Sidney Rd., Stanton, Michigan
Directions: Across from Half Moon Lake. S. of Stanton, MI 3 miles on m66 to Sidney Rd, E. ½ mile to auction. Mr. Norris has sold his home and traveling. Some of these articles go back 3 generations.10% BP. 3 Auctioneers Selling All Day!!
VEHICLES/TRAILERS: 2005 Mitsubishi Galant; 2003 Ford F150; GMC Boom Truck; Ford F700 Flatbed Truck; 16x8 Car Trailer w/ Ramps; 6x8 utility trailers; 10x6 utility trailers; 12 x7 trailer; 8x5 Horse trailer; 15k lbs 5th wheel hitch; TRACTOR: John Deere 4200, 3 Cyl Diesel, Bucket, forks, Weight Box, 1587 hrs; Fuel Tank on Stand; ANTIQUES: Svl. Pcs Oak Furniture; Many Antiques, Primitives & Collectibles; HOUSEHOLD: King size Sleep Number Bed; 65” Vizio Smart TV; Bedroom, Living Room & Dining Room Furniture; Household Goods; LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT: Lortone Lapidary Saw; Grinder/ Polisher; Asst. Rocks. TOOLS: Metal cutting Band saw; Wood Lathe; Drill Press; Coleman 60 gal Air compressor; Lincoln 225 welder; (2) Generators; Craftsman jointer; Fire Resistance Cabinets; Rolling Tool Box; Hand Tools; Craftsman Disc/Belt Sander; 2000 lbs ATV Winch; Platform Scales; SPORTING GOODS: Knight 50 cal Muzzleloader; Fishing Goods; knives; Pistol Crossbow; Johnson 3hp Boat Motor; (4) Mini Race Cars(Go-Karts); Bicycles; (2) Kayaks. LAWN & GARDEN: 4x8 Storage shed; Lawn Mower Lift; Craftsman 42 in cut rider; Craftsman 27 in snow blower; Chipper/Vac; (6)Chain Saws; Pressure Washer; Lawn Decorations-Cement Fire Hydrant; Steel Wheels; & More! DAVE NORRIS, SELLER
616-754-9437 • www.MerrittAuctionService.com
Large Auction
LOCATED AT 7772
A large diverse auction including tractors, vehicle, equipment, trailers, hand and shop tools. An excellent 2002-2003 New Holland TV140 tractor/loader unit with front and rear PTO and 3 pt., loader and 2,050 hours, including a 16 ft. snow plow with hydraulic wings, grapple bucket, 2019 GMC Tahoe with 105,554 miles, Case 430 tractor, 3 pt. snowblower, PJ’s 22 ft. tandem axle trailer, another 16 ft. implement trailer with ramps, Pallet forks (2-3 sets), Bobcat trailer, other small & livestock trailers, tools, tool boxes, generators, contractors equipment, lanterns, Bobcat Zero-turn mower, Chain saws and lawn equipment, 18-20 ft pieces of steel siding, 15 - 5 gallon pails of roof coating; 13 pails 5 gallon of new hydraulic fluid; A large amount of 36 ft. long sections of railroad track iron, lumber, air conditioners, Bale mover, field cultivator, power washer, Drywall lift, cut-off saws, nailers, lots of (NEW) nails, screws, etc; rolls of insulation, rolls of new felt, Lincoln welder, paving blocks, cement mixer and lots more. There is a huge quantity of items to be sold. Plan on attending. We may move to a second location to sell some of the railroad iron, and other large items after selling everything at the main location.
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–HUBBARDSTON –
MAY 23 – MOBILE FOOD PANTRY Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m., Distribution starts at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 165 Lincoln Avenue.
– IONIA –
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, Positive Solutions • Informed Choices, 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text)
TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, 721 Elmwood Drive (behind the church) is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.
TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Ionia Fairgrounds. Call 616 527-1910 for information.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530.
WEDNESDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. TB test done Tuesday and Wednesday Only. Have to return in 48 to 72 hours to get the results.
WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS Third Wednesday each month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ionia First UMC, 105 E Main Street. Personal care items for those in need in our community.
WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY ***NEW LOCATION*** First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY – THURSDAY DINER (Soup Kitchen) 6:00 p.m. at its new location, 105 E Main Street. Call 616 527-1910 for information.
THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7:00 p.m., Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 901-7779 for more info.
SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson Street.
– LAKE ODESSA –
MAY 13 – IONIA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING 1:00 p.m. Stories Behind the Stars - telling the stories of young men killed during WWII. Presenter: Christy Erickson. Freight Depot Museum, Emerson St., Lake Odessa. Public welcome.
MAY 16 – SECOND ANNUAL STEM QUIZ BOWL with Mr. Mike 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Registration is appreciated. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@ llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MAY 17 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! A one time registration is appreciated. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MAY 18 –TAI CHI THURSDAYS Sponsored by Ionia County Commission on Aging. 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Registration is helpful. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@ llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MAY 24 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! A one time registration is appreciated. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MAY 25 –TAI CHI THURSDAYS Sponsored by Ionia County Commission on Aging. 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Registration is helpful. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@ llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MAY 31 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! A one time registration is appreciated. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, email lko@llcoop.org, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page events.
MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays. Games start at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post, 3600 W. Tupper Lake Road. Doors open at 4:30. Questions: 616 374-7075.
MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Highway. For more information call Robert at 616 902-9001.
TUESDAY – BABY QUILTS FOR THE BABIES at the Spectrum Pennock Hospital Nursery. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, 767 Fourth Avenue, the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.
THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road (M-50). We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.
LYONS/MUIR –
MAY 13 – STEM CHALLENGES COMPETITION Noon at the Lyons Township District Library. Complete a series of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math challenges while competing against friends for the ultimate badge of STEM honor.
MAY 16 – GAME NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join us after school on Tuesdays to play board games, Roblox, puzzle, and more!
MAY 17 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a supportive, friendly environment. Beginners welcome!
MAY 17 – STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy songs, stories, and activities designed to encourage early literacy skills.
MAY 18 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.
MAY 18 – KIDS CRAFT NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library.
MAY 20 – NERF WARS 1:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library.
Join us on the library lawn for a friendly NERF battle. Weather permitting. Supplies provided but participants are welcome to bring supplies from home as well.
MAY 23 – GAME NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join us after school on Tuesdays to play board games, Roblox, puzzle, and more!
MAY 24 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a supportive, friendly environment. Beginners welcome!
MAY 25 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District
Portland District Library Lines
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Because everyone’s invited to the Summer Reading Kickoff Extravaganza at the Portland District Library Friday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
An entire day dedicated to food, fun, swag, and Summer Reading Program registration for all-ages. And when we say all-ages, we mean it! We want everyone in the community, ages 0-100, to stop by the library to grab something to eat, enjoy our activities, and most importantly, register for this year’s reading program.
**This year’s kickoff is sponsored by the Innovative Community Library Grant, a partnership between Portland Public Schools and Portland District Library.**
Library Closing
Always on, always there when you need us! 100.1 F M
The library will be closed on Tuesday, May 16 for staff training.
Spring is All Buttoned Up
Springtime flowers are beautiful, but they never last as long as you’d like. Now you can make a colorful bouquet that will last all year. Register for a bag containing everything you need to make a beautiful button bouquet. Ages 15 and up.
CHILDREN’S AND TEEN
Gems in the Sun Spring is here, and that means
Coming events (up to 30 words) can be placed in this column at no charge for nonprofit organizations. Deadline is noon on Thursday. Email to kara.raimer@att.net; send to the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Box 46, Saranac, MI 48881; or fax to 616-642-6040. Remember to include your name, address, and phone number.
Library. Enjoy coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.
MAY 25 – YOUTH WRITERS GROUP 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy snacks while engaging in creative writing exercises with fellow youth writers.
MAY 30 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB Join fellow readers for a discussion of In Search of a Name by Marjolijn van Heemstra. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided as well as a limited number of free hardcover copies of the book. 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library.
MAY 30 – GAME NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join us after school on Tuesdays to play board games, Roblox, puzzle, and more!
MAY 31 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a supportive, friendly environment. Beginners welcome!
MAY 31 – STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy songs, stories, and activities designed to encourage early literacy skills. THURSDAY – POINT THE WAY at First Christian Church, 138 W Garden Street, Muir from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. K-12 youth welcome for this free event through June 8, 2023.
– PORTLAND –
MONDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open 9:00 to Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.
MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge Street.
MONDAY – BINGO at 6:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.
TUESDAY – EUCHRE 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.
WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information. THURSDAY – EUCHRE at 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.
THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All of Portland School District eligible.
THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Portland Apartments, 1800 Lillian Blvd. Community Room. Call 517-647-2025.
FRIDAY – BINGO at 9:30 am at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.
– SARANAC –
MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS
Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month.
TUESDAY – SARANAC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & SARANAC AREA WOMENS CLUB The third Tuesday of each month at the Greenridge office at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.
THURSDAY – SAMS (SARANAC AREA MUSICIANS AND SINGERS) more sun to make the gems in our suncatchers sparkle and gleam! Register beginning Friday, May 12 for your Gems in the Sun Take-and-Make bag, which will include everything you need to make a beautiful beaded suncatcher. This program is recommended for ages 6-12, requires parental supervision, and is limited to 35 patrons.
PRACTICE in the Saranac High School band room. Choir is from 6:00 to 7:00 and band is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone welcome. For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.
Virtual Teen Art Hour: Punch It Out!
Curious about punch needle art? May's craft project has you covered. Your Take-And-Make Bag includes all the materials needed to start your needle art journey to create a Monstera or palm leaf in hues of green, coral and cream. Starting Monday, May 1, register at the Youth Desk and snag your Take-AndMake Bag. Space is limited to 15 teens, ages 13-18.
$20.00
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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES
Running or not. Must have title. Free pick-up. Call Brandon,517-647-9427.
GARAGE SALE - May 18 and 19, 9am to 5pm, May 20, 9am to 1pm. 1690 Keefer Hwy, Lyons. Puzzles, books (lots of western and others) Womens clothes L and XL, Christmas table, Chifferobe, chainsaw, golf clubs, dolls, plant stands, dishes and miscellaneous. Cash Only. (In case of Rain Sale will be held May 25 & 26).
