Harvest On the Ridge: Art in Sparta!
Welcome to another year of ART in spARTa! The Regional Arts Guild in Sparta welcomes your participation in the annual Art in Sparta during the new Harvest on the Ridge Festival. Our show will be held from 9am-5pm in Rogers Park on Saturday, September 25th. A circular drive throughout the park encourages easy set-ups and [...]
Sparta TODAY Newspaper
December 28, 2009 by DDA
The Sparta Chamber offers local businesses the opportunity to promote their business in the NEW Sparta TODAY Newspaper. This is a local paper which presents local community news for the community. The Sparta TODAY Newspaper showcases local Chamber Member businesses that employ residents and provide products and services to the area. Promote your business locally [...]
Sparta E-Today Newspaper : April/May 2010
February 12, 2010 by DDA
The Sparta Chamber offers local businesses the opportunity to promote their business in the NEW Sparta TODAY Newspaper. Find out how to advertise in the Sparta TODAY here. To view the Sparta E-Today Newspaper, click below: June/July/Aug Sparta E-TODAY Newspaper Archived: April/ May 2010 Sparta E-TODAY Newspaper February 2010 Sparta E-TODAY Newspaper Please [...]
Apple Jam: Street Art Revue!
January 3, 2011 by DDA
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 [...]
Chamber Unveils New “Morning Mingle” Opportunity
January 25, 2012 by DDA
The Sparta Chamber of Commerce is presenting the new “Morning Mingle” program that will take place four times per year giving chamber members the chance to network with other businesses with refreshments and a round table topic or speaker presenting important topics to small businesses.
Little League Sign Ups
December 30, 2011 by DDA
Little League 2012 Sign-Ups Sign up at Sundaes at the Park! spartalittleleague.net Saturday, February 4th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ~ LATE SIGNUPS ~ Thursday, February 16th 6-8 p.m. *ADDITIONAL $10.00 LATE FEE* Please bring the following… 1. Copy of Birth Certificate (1st Year Players & those [...]
Sparta Hosts Parks & Rec Survey
December 5, 2011 by DDA
Are you a Sparta Village or Sparta Township resident? If so, be sure to check out the 2011 Sparta Community Parks & Recreation Survey available HERE. Paper copies are available in the Village Office, Township Office, and Sparta Library. Surveys should be completed and returned or submitted by Dec. 18 to be included in the [...]
Turkey Trot Gobbling Up Runners
October 25, 2011 by DDA
The 1st annual Turkey Trot in Sparta is becoming as popular as squash at Thanksgiving. Why all the interest? This Turkey Trot is only $10 per person, benefits the local Sparta Rugby Club, and close to home. Runners are tying up their shoes in anticipation of this 5K that is being sponsored by volunteers in the [...]
Milestones on Mainstreet – See you at the Curb!
October 20, 2011 by DDA
“See you at the curb” is the motto for the revived homecoming parade in Sparta this year. When I read this it made me think of the fun we had, during homecoming week, when I was in high school in the early 1970’s. We would gather, weeks in advance of homecoming, in someone’s barn and [...]
Businesses Encouraged to “Get On Board”
October 11, 2011 by DDA
Join the Sparta Chamber on Monday, Nov. 7 during our annual meeting to find out plans for 2012 in Sparta, receive discount on membership dues & Business Expo fees, and get “Aboard” the boat to success for your business!
Howard Christensen Nature Center Offers New Events and Activities
October 11, 2011 by DDA
Lily’s Frog Pad Inc. staff and volunteers have been busy finding new ways for the community to connect with nature at the Howard Christensen Nature Center, which is conveniently located between Cedar Springs and Kent City. Although the natural beauty of the nature center hasn’t changed, several new events and programs for individuals and families [...]
Harvest on the Ridge – Tours & Experiences!
September 15, 2011 by DDA
Harvest on the Ridge – Ridge Tours & Experiences Harvest on the Ridge Apple Festival is a celebration of the bounty and variety of products that are available fresh from the fields, orchards, and businesses in this great state that we call home! Join the Harvest on the Ridge Tours on Saturday, September 17, 2011 [...]
J. Couch Race to Join Harvest on the Ridge
September 15, 2011 by DDA
J. Couch Race to Join Harvest on the Ridge “Wanted,”Sparta Rugby coach, football coach and community leader, Greg Peak, announced at a recent Concert in the Park as a 1960’s era green couch rolled around the bandshell, “Old Runners. Fast Couches.” The crowd giggled and cheered as they looked on to see Rotary President Tom [...]
Apple Jam Auction Details Set!
September 15, 2011 by DDA
The Village of Sparta would like to invite you to bid on the Apple Jam Art Sculptures created by local artists that have been on display throughout downtown Sparta throughout the summer of 2011. The art pieces will be auctioned through an online auction site called www.OrbitbidCharity.com , a Mediema Company and is scheduled for Wednesday, December [...]