Friday, July 30th, 2010

Celtic Heritage Celebration in Sparta!

July 27, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Announcements, Events, Featured News

Celtic Heritage Celebration
In Downtown Sparta
Rogers Park
(75 N. Union, Sparta, MI )
Saturday, August 14th
10 am – 10 pm
Celtic Crafts, Entertainment, Live
Dancers, Celtic music, Food, Celtic Themed Kids Games, Beer tent & more!
Free Parking!
CELTIC MARKETPLACE VENDOR BOOTH (pdf)
 

A Trip To Belgium!

July 9, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Announcements, Events

Join the Sparta Chamber in a night of cultural experiences in Rogers Park on Monday, July 19th at 7 pm as we travel to Belgium and back all from the seat of a lawn chair!

Apple Dessert Contest!

July 2, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Announcements, Events

We are looking for the best homemade apple dessert in Sparta! We’ll be judging the desserts on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at The Sparta Town & Country Days Concert in the Park in downtown Sparta. Please read the rules and complete the application if you would like to participate.
2010 APPLE DESSERT ENTRY FORM
Bring a finished dessert [...]

Spending Dollars Locally Goes Further

June 29, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under News

The next time you decide to make a trip to Grand Rapids for grocery shopping, or perhaps for building materials or a gift for a relative, perhaps see if you can find what you’re looking for in your own hometown, the  community of Sparta.
Michael Shuman, author of “Going Local,” doesn’t believe a resident has to [...]

Milestones on Mainstreet: Civic Center IS a true Community Building

Researched by Jayne Paasch and JoAnne VanderWerff
1949
With Harry S. Truman as President of the United States, the Sparta division of the Muskegon Piston Ring Company is looking to donate $25,000 to the Sparta Community Foundation for the purpose of building a community building.  Building Committee chairperson, C. Laurence Johnson is working with Glenn Bradford, Roger [...]

Sparta Town & Country Days Pig Roast Fundraiser!

June 11, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Events

Join us on Friday, June 25 at the Sparta Town & Country Days Pig Roast Fundraiser in front of the Michigan Beer Cellar (located between Tom’s Hometown Bakery and the BP Gas Station at 500 E. Division).
Friday, June 25th from 5 – 8 pm
Pig Roast Fundraiser at Michigan Beer Cellar
Adults $7.00 & Kids $3.00
Pig [...]

Sparta Town & Country Days July 14 – 18, 2010

June 2, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Events

Please visit the official Sparta Town & Country Days Website to find out all the events, sponsors, and information for the week long fair!
Click here:
Sparta Town & Country Days
July 15 – 18, 2010
www.spartafair.com
2010 Theme

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Sparta Chamber Golf Outing 2010

May 19, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Events, Featured News, News

Join us for the 2010 Sparta Chamber Golf Outing!
August 13, 2010
Shotgun Starts at Noon!
Moss Ridge Golf Course
Golf Outing Sponsor /Team Registration Form (PDF)
Raising money for Sparta Community Events!
Not a golfer?  Contact Chris about getting involved in other ways!  Network your business with Sparta business leaders!  Sponsor non-golfing contests such as “Best Dressed Golfer” or [...]

Happy Earth Day… Let’s Heal the Planet Together!

April 22, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Announcements, News, News For Kids!

Here are some great ways that we can do NOW and EVERYDAY to help heal our planet…. for free!
E-recycling:
Meadowlark in Sparta has become an official e-recycle center.  Electronic waste is harmful to our environment. When we put it in our landfills, e-Waste can leak harmful toxins into our soil and water. You can help make a [...]

Milestones on Mainstreet: Engines & Fruit

March 19, 2010 by DDA  
Filed under Milestones on Main Street, News

Gasoline Engine
The introduction of the new line of gasoline engines has Sparta residents excited, especially the farmers.  The Holm Machine Manufacturing Company, located in Sparta, Michigan, is manufacturing the first Sears Economy Engines.  Production began last year in 1909. Local farmers are being charged $100 to $150 dollars for a 2-horse power engine that the [...]

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