Ready, Set, Pink Dress Run 2011!
April 28, 2011 by DDA
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PINK DRESS RUN May 28, 2011 Noon – 5 pm Bar Hop Fundraiser in Downtown Sparta! (It’s not a race to the finish, its a race to raise money for Cancer Research!) ——————————————————————- Pink Dress Surpasses Expectations By Kelly DeWindt If you passed through Sparta on Saturday May 28, 2011, you may have had done a double-take. [...]
Easter Egg Hunt!
April 20, 2011 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, The Biz
The Sparta Chamber of Commerce and North Kent Eagles are working together to sponsor the community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Appleview Elementary in Sparta. The North Kent Eagles and Sparta Chamber are pleased to be able to help our community and host this activity for the area children. Each person from [...]
Free Entrepreneurial Seminar hosted by Dana Quick, Edward Jones
April 20, 2011 by DDA
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Interested in participating in a free educational seminar? “The Entrepreneurial Equation” is a seminar where you’ll learn about the tools and strategies that can help make running your business easier and more effective. The seminar is hosted By Dana Quick of Edward Jones and Stu Sneen of Fidelity Investments on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 11:30am – 1:00pm with lunch catered by Downtown [...]
Apple Blossom Day hosted by Sparta Agriculture Business
April 14, 2011 by DDA
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As the school year comes to an end we all know children are anxious to get out and enjoy their summer. This is why Riveridge Produce Marketing is inviting 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to Apple Blossom Day through school tours. The day will be filled with new experiences for these students as they [...]
Volunteer Day at Howard Christensen Nature Center!
March 31, 2011 by DDA
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Saturday, April 23rd 9:00 AM 1:00 pm Adults, teens, everybody, are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who’d enjoy volunteering in the great outdoors at Howard Christensen Nature Center. Get community service hours for your college resume. Work with our friendly naturalists, teach kids about nature, help maintain the [...]
Who Killed Elvis? By Sparta Middle School Production Co.
February 28, 2011 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, Events, For Kids, News
Kent Conservation District: Tree Sale!
February 28, 2011 by DDA
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It is time for the Spring 2011 Tree Sale for the Kent Conservation District. This year KCD are offering ‘variety packs’ for our urban gardeners! Orders are due by April 1, 2011. If you have any questions, please call Connie at 616.942.4111 ext 100. The catalog is available here.
Discussion of the Howard Christensen Nature Center Future
February 28, 2011 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, For Kids, The Biz
To those that would like to be involved in a discussion of Howard Christensen Nature Center (HCNC) (reopening) there will be a Town Hall Meeting at Tyrone Township Hall 28 East Muskegon Street, Kent City, MI 49330 For more information please contact Cindy Perski (616) 325-4554 cperski@charter.net Date: March 3rd, 2011, Thursday Time 7:00 PM [...]
Valentine’s Day Gifts in Sparta!
February 7, 2011 by DDA
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The tradition to give unique gifts and fragrant flowers is our Valentine’s Day. Be sure to find the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day at any of our local businesses such as Momber’s Pharmacy & Gifts, Jacobsen’s Floral & Gifts, Dollar N More, Angela’s Italian Restaurant, and many others in Sparta!
Snowman Heads are Up!
January 17, 2011 by DDA
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When I walked into Appleview School to pick up the art pieces from Mrs. Ballard’s Art Class, I was blown away! Out into the hallway came the Snowman heads with beautiful colors, shapes, and designs carried by the student artists. Within hours, the Village DPW crew were able to get them hung up in downtown [...]
