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Community Events:  (more events on our Calendar Page)

View photos of the 2009 Chamber Golf Classic on our MySpace page -  click here

NOTE: We have moved the Classic Car Show 2009 to a link in the right column under the heading Other Pages

This is GUS. Due to allergies, we are looking for a good, loving new home for him. He's fixed, about 2 yrs. old, mixed Walker Hound-German Sherpard approx. 85-90 lbs, shots and license are up to date, house broke, very loveable, full of energy and loves to play. Includes paper work, toys and food. Cost - Free to a loving family. Ph 989-855-3875 (We will return voice mail), or Email kdwolever@charter.net (move mouse over photo to view larger image)

Summer to Fall Event - Support the Community Garden: Krazy Acres will be the place for the new Community Garden. They will be working with local individuals and service groups.  Currently there is a tool drive for the Ionia County Community Food Network. ( A collaboration of community gardens, food distribution sites, and volunteer resources.)  Anyone who wishes to donate gently used tools to local community gardens can drop them off at ENRICH during regular office hours.  Click here to view the flyer (.pdf file)    There will also be a planting day for the Kids Club Members and their family as well as Master Gardener Volunteers. Click here to view the flyer (.pdf file)

Summer to Fall Event -The Ionia Community Library has several upcoming events, including digital photography classes, a musician and story teller, free movies, and much more. Follow our link in the City/Govt section in the right panel. The library has events of interest for all ages.

June 16 - July 28: Ionia rocks each Tuesday evening beginning June 16, as Music on the Green celebrates
its second year. Concerts are held rain or shine on the lawn of the First United Methodist Church, 105 East
Main Street. Bring your lawn chair and be entertained on those warm summer nights. Admission is free! If you
would like to sponsor an evening or showcase your musical talents, please contact Pastor Larry Brown at
527-4654.  Start time: 7:30p.m.
Current Performers Include:
July 7: Ionia Steele Drum Bands
July 14: 3 Husbands on the Loose & The Girl Band
July 28: Swing Night!

Thursday, July 9: The opening day of the Famers’ Market. Join us on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the growing
season at the Robert Hoppough Market Pavilion on the corner of Adams and Steele Streets. Go green and
support our local farming community. A variety of craft vendors will also be at the Market.

July 16 - 25: The Best 10 Days of the Summer! The Ionia Free Fair needs no other introduction. Call the Fair
office at 527-1310 for a schedule of events.

Sat & Sun, August 8-9: Bad Azz Truck Show (All Day) All truck enthusiasts welcome to this weekend event at the Ionia Free Fair Grounds. Mud Bogs, Truck Drags, Truck Pulls, Burn out Contests, Rock Crawl, Show & Shine!. Parade Saturday 11am on Main St. Ionia. For more information, contact Buzz 527-4418  
Contact Info : Buzz 527-4418   http://www.badazztruckexpo.com

Fred "Elvis" Wolfe next appearance in Ionia & Stanton
Saturday Afternoon, August 8, 2009, Stanton Old Fashioned Days, Stanton Michigan
Sunday Afternoon, August 16, 2009, Ionia Theater, Ionia, Michigan

Saturday, August 15: The WB Music Festival/Grillin' Challenge - 2009 (All Day)
The WB Outreach Task Force PRESENTS our first "Music Festival - Grillin' Challenge - 2009. We have lined up seven bands to play for your entertainment starting at 9:00 am, the last band of the day has agreeded to play as long as there are people in the hall, so come out and enjoy the day, listen to some wonderful music by bands from your neighborhood. We have Classic Country, Country Rock, Christian, Blues, and Rock 'N' Roll. There will be music that everyone can enjoy. Don't forget while the music is cooking inside the Ebenezer Center, the GRILLS will be cooking outside! We are looking for "THE BEST BURGER IN IONIA COUNTY!" With a $500.00 Grand Prize, plus "The People's Choice Award," it is guaranteed to be a great time for all who attend. We will have two classes each for any Beef, Pork. one for Chicken. One that is "Anything Goes", a Dessert, and any two side dishes you want to make. The Grillin' entry fee is just $30.00. So call or write for more information today, and we will get a complete information packet sent out to you. COME JOIN THE CHALLENGE OF 2009 at the EBC of West Berlin, 5110 West Portland Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan

August 16: Ionia Gets Rocked By Vegas! Salute to the Superstars - Elvis, Roy Orbison, the Blues Brothers and
Neil Diamond. Doors open at 1 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Ionia County Historical
Society. For more information and tickets, contact the Theatre at 527-3860. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and
$15 at the door.  Click here for details!!

Thursday, September 10: The Ionia Community Library will host a visit from Metro Paranormal Investigations on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in the Ionia Theatre in downtown Ionia. The group will highlight their investigations and reveal evidence from their most challenging case files. This event will include a multi-media presentation, Q&A session, and a high-tech equipment display. This program is intended for individuals 12 and older. Please make alternative arrangements for small children.  Follow our link in the City/Govt section in the right panel. The library has events of interest for all ages.

Saturday, September 19: The Fall Fest will be at the Bertha Brock Park.

Saturday, September 26: ENRICH of Ionia is host a special golf outing to benefit various ENRICH programs. The golf event will take place at Shadow Ridge Golf Course, is a four person scramble, includes the use of a cart, green fee, and lunch. Click here for a .pdf document with details.

Saturday, September 26: Looking for an evening on the town unlike any other you have had before? Join us at the “Buckaroo Ball” for dinner, dancing, virtual horseracing, a Wild West Auction and much more. Your $20 ticket donation will support the Ionia Theatre and get you in the door for a great time.  Click here for more information

Tuesday, November 10: Dive under the seas in search of the Edmund Fitzgerald and other lost shipwrecks when the Ionia Community Library hosts “The Gales of November” shipwreck program on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ionia Theatre. Michigan Shipwreck Research Associate Valerie van Heest will present a multimedia program which exhibits a great combination of science, exploration, and storytelling. A book signing will follow the program. This program is intended for individuals 12 and older. Please make alternative arrangements for small children.  Follow our link in the City/Govt section in the right panel. The library has events of interest for all ages.

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