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	<description>Supporting Local Business Development through Community Interaction</description>
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		<title>Kids Winter Blast &#8211; Feb. 13, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Free Ice Skating, Sledding, Snow Man Building &#8230;
Police cars, fire trucks, ambulance and towing trucks will be on-site for the Sparta Emergency Services display at Balyeat Field from 10 am &#8211; 1 pm!
Meet Fire Department, Ambulance, and Emergency Towing personnel during the Winter Blast Pancake Breakfast hosted by these groups.  All proceeds of the breakfast will benefit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2010/01/05/kids-winter-blast-feb-13-2010/</link>
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		<title>SNOWBASH: FEB 13, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a fun night out?  Bring your friends to SNOWBASH 2010, a  Party to celebrate winter, Valentine&#8217;s Day, the end of winter&#8230; whatever your reason, you should plan to join us at the Sparta Civic Center!
Dinner, Drinks, &#38; Dancing!  Tickets $20 per person (includes dinner) 
Ages 21 + only, please.
Saturday, February 13 2010
Doors Open 7 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/12/30/snowbash-feb-13-2010/</link>
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		<title>Sparta TODAY Newspaper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/12/28/sparta-today-newspaper/</link>
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		<title>Old Fashioned Chirstmas Activities (Pet Night with Santa Rescheduled to 12/18/09)</title>
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 Thurs. Dec. 10th 6-8 pm *** RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DEC. 18th 6-8 PM DUE TO WEATHER! *** Pet Night with Santa in Santa House!  Bring your furry friend to visit Santa in the Santa House!  (80 N. Union, Sparta) Prepare to wait outdoors while waiting your turn!  Pet food, blanket, or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/11/13/old-fashioned-chirstmas-activities/</link>
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		<title>Santa Cops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Donations of new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, cold wear accessories, &#38; kids clothing were accepted for local distribution this holiday season.

Film courtesy of Positivelymichigan.net. 




Police Officers  distributed the gifts to deserving kids in the Sparta Area.  Donations were accepted at: Sparta Village Hall, Mombers Pharmacy, Tesa Tape, Independent Bank, and ChoiceOne Bank.  
Santa Cop Informational Flier


 
Posted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/10/27/santa-cops/</link>
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		<title>Milestones on Mainstreet: An Elderberry Jubilee</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Big Idea
It is the year of our Lord, 1981, and Peace Lutheran Church is preparing to add a sanctuary to the existing building.  The members of the congregation believe it is their duty to help with the financial situation to lessen the burden than by simply increasing the weekly offering. 
There is rumor of two [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/10/27/milestones-on-mainstreet-an-elderberry-jubilee/</link>
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		<title>Moonlight Madness Sales in Sparta!</title>
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On Friday, October 30, visit downtown Sparta to participate in the Moonlight Madness Sales from 5 &#8211; 7 pm.  Check out the discounts at participating stores: Moonlight Madness 2009!
Costume Contests, sales from 15% to 25% off, prizes, cookies, coffee, and more!  At these sale prices, you can pick up some early Christmas gifts, pick out [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/10/22/moonlight-madness-sales-in-sparta/</link>
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		<title>Halloween Activities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, October 31, the Village of Sparta will be delighted to find a host of safe activities for families to enjoy!
Begin the evening with a train tour at the Railroad Depot Museum (400 N. Union Street) from 3:30 – 5 pm.  At 5 pm, line up at the Railroad Depot Museum for a Kids Costume [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/10/15/halloween-activites/</link>
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		<title>Downtown Sparta Farmers&#8217; Market &amp; Sidewalk Sales!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday Evenings from 5pm – dusk
Under the Arches Parking Lot (201 E. Division)
October Activities at the Sparta Farmers&#8217; Market:
Wednesday, October 7:
Music playing in the Parking Lot, stop by the Market for a FREE Sparta grown Apple!  First 100 kids receive a free washable apple tattoo!
Halloween Coloring Pages!
Print off a page, color your favorite Halloween character [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/10/05/farmers-market-sidewalk-sales/</link>
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		<title>Apple Festival: Last Weekend in September</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sparta’s new Apple Festival, called Harvest on the Ridge is scheduled for the last weekend in September and organizers say there are more than just a few things for your family to enjoy. Friday, September 25th includes Kids Harvest Bouncers (large blow up play equipment), Michigan beer and Michigan wine tasting tent, Live Music entertainment, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spartachamber.com/coc/2009/08/25/apple-festival-last-weekend-in-september/</link>
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