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Red Cross blood drives coming up

Published by admin on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:36am

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others.

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Public invited to paranormal hunt

Published by admin on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:24am

HARTFORD - The Van Buren County Historical Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, will sponsor a paranormal investigation, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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Mattawan Lions to host Trivia Night

Published by admin on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:22am

Mattawan - The Mattawan Lions Club is sponsoring a Trivia Night contest on October 28 at the Antwerp Township Community Center, 24823 Front Ave., Mattawan. Registration for those who have not pre-registered will begin at the Center at 5:15 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m.

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2017 Weavers and Fiber Artists Sale

Published by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 10:17am

November 16 - 18, 2017
Event Location : Kalamazoo County Expo Center

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Van Buren District Library branches plan community events

Published by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 9:15am

Photo- Van Buren Reads, a literary collaboration between five library systems in the county, successfully concluded its 2017 event at the Van Buren Conference Center, Lawrence, with a visit by author Wade Rouse.

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Teen Writers workshops to begin Oct.18 at VBDL branches

Published by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 9:07am

MATTAWAN - Van Buren District Library offers beginning writers in grades 7-12 the opportunity to connect, write and publish through the Teen Writers Journey to Publication program. The program’s second year begins Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m.

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Kid-friendly Fall Festival to be held in Gobles

Published by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 9:00am

GOBLES - The Domestic Violence Coalition and Klassic Arcade will sponsor a Kids Festival and Fun Run/Walk, Oct. 22, from noon to 6 p.m. in Gobles.

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Victim’s Service Unit needs volunteers

Published by admin on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 9:27am

PAW PAW - The Van Buren County Victim’s Service Unit is seeking volunteers to serve as victim advocates.

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Wings of God annual dinner is October 12

Published by admin on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 9:10am

LAWTON - The Wings of God Transition Home seventh annual benefit dinner will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Lawton Community Center.
The annual dinner raises funds to support the operations of the Wings of God transition home in Paw Paw.

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Blood donations help Red Cross with emergency response

Published by admin on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 11:43am

As the American Red Cross responds to wildfires and historic hurricanes on the national scene, local eligible donors are reminded that giving blood or platelet donations is one way to help ensure the Red Cross is prepared to respond to patient emergencies across the country every day.