Handy Wacks Tribute for the Anniversary of 9/11

From Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, take a drive by Handy Wacks, located at 100 E Averill St in Sparta.  As a  tribute for the 9/11 anniversary, Hank Fairchild’s 1950 and two 1987 classic Fire Trucks will be on display in tribute to the New York Fire Department and flying American Flags.  Portable [...]

Kent City Fall Fest 2011!

Kent City Fall Harvest Festival Our neighbor to the north will be celebrating their Fall Harvest Festival this weekend!  Stop out at the events!! September 9 & 10, 2011 Friday, September 9 “Main Street”                    8 pm to Midnight Entertainment Tent        6 pm to 1 am $5.00 entry fee, must be 21 American Legion Saturday, September [...]

Sparta Celtic Fest – Aug. 13, 2011

A new tradition with old world style.  We are honored to bring you the Celtic Heritage Festival, located in Roger’s Park in Sparta, Michigan.  Our Festival features Music from the Celtic Traditions of Scotland and Ireland.  Bagpipes, drums, songs and more.  Stop by the Marketplace where crafters will be lined up with plenty of traditional Celtic [...]

Homecoming Parade Revived in Sparta

“See you on the curb” is the motto for the revived Sparta Homecoming Parade. After several years on hiatus, the Homecoming Parade, which has been a traditional part of the week long festivities at Sparta Area Schools is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2011.  The volunteer organizers Christine McKinley and Kim VanDusen are working hard to bring back a long [...]

Milestones on Mainstreet: Summer of ’71

It was the summer of 1971 and there was an air of excitement in Sparta. We were celebrating our one hundred and twenty fifth birthday!  Our Quasquicentennial! I had just completed my sophomore year and had secured my dream summer job at Momber’s  Pharmacy. This was shaping up to be the best summer of my [...]

Apple Jam is Rockin’ Downtown Sparta!

 Sparta welcomes you to the first Downtown Art Revue! This new exhibit features 14 unique pieces of art placed at locations of close proximity for walking through downtown Sparta or enjoying a short car cruise. The artwork was developed by local and Michigan artists from a conceptual design competition. Each artist submitted a concept that [...]

SYSA Soccer Summer Clinics About to Start

Kinder Kickers – June 18-19 9am- 11am Balyeat Park, Sparta MI Ages 4 – 7 Years $30 per player, Performance Shirt and Mini Skills Ball. Coach: Joey Brefczynski NSCAA & USSF Licensed Coach & Former  Professional Player. Coach: Garry Larkin, SFA (Scottish Football Association) Coach, SFA Junior, Youth and Goalkeeper Coaching Certificates. 10 Years Experience [...]

Johnny Appleseed & Miss Appleblossom

Current 5th grade students that live in the Sparta Area are invited to participate in the Johnny Appleseed and Miss Apple Blossom Essay Contest.  This is the 5th year of the contest hosted by the Sparta Chamber of Commerce.  However, this year the Sparta Chamber is inviting 5th grade students for the chance to be the [...]

Concerts in Rogers Park 2011- Longest Season yet!

The Sparta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present one of the longest concert series in Sparta’s history with 11 weeks of free music in Rogers Park every Wednesday evening beginning June 22.  “This year we have a fantastic line up with familiar bands and some new additions,” said Arnie DePagter, Chamber Member and Event Co-Organizer.  [...]

Entrepreneurism Found in Young Business Owner

Kyle Roach is graduating from high school this spring and is accepted into Baker College in Muskegon September 2011. He plans to operate his new Power Washing business full-time during the summer months and part-time in the spring and fall while attending college.  Kyle will receive expert advice as his father owned a cleaning business [...]

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