Ada Michigan’s Music on the Lawn Returns for 12th Season Summer 2012

Ada Michigan’s Music on the Lawn Returns for 12th Season Summer 2012

Ada Historic Museum barns

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm at the Ada Historical Society

7144 Headley Street Ada Michigan

 

2012 Free Music on the Lawn Line up:

 

June 12   Adams Family         50s and 60s
June 19   Kinfyre            celtic
June 26   Voices of Freedom    patriotic acapella
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July 10   BLUE WATER RAMBLERS           Folk
July 17   3x Cool             jazz and standards
July 24   13th Hour          Classic Rock
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August 3   Nowhere Band              Beatles music
   **special Friday, 6:30pm**
August 7   Java Jive             Swing
August 14   Tom Hagen Trio-with Rick Reuther Jazz
August 21   Hawks & owls                       string band
August 28   Tony Reynolds               American hits

 

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Ada Michigan Spring 2011 Events

Ada Michigan Spring 2011 Events

April 30- May 1, 2011 
Tri Rivers Historical Museum Network Tour

All museums in the network will be open for the tour. 

Stop by Ada Historical Museum for a brochure and map.

Common Corners
Historic Charlton Park
Fallasburg Historic Village
The Fighting Falcon Museum
Flat River Historical Society
Ionia County Historical Museum
Lowell Area Historical Museum

Time: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: 7144 Headley St at the Museum

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May 21, 2011
Arts in Ada—Come & participate in Ada’s annual celebration

of performing and fine arts.  There will be craft booths, food vendors

and  area dance schools and musical acts perform.

Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Bronson St., Ada

 

May 22 , 2011
Civil War Lecture—Come enjoy the presentation:

“Bedrolls and Bonnets—Daily Life in the Civil War Era,”
which highlights the lives of both men and women during
the Civil War.

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Ada Township Assembly Hall.

Call for the Civil War Sesquicentennial –
The Society will be presenting a new temporary exhibit in
recognition of the 150th anniversary of the start of the
Civil War.  In an effort to tell the story of the Civil War
from an Ada perspective, we welcome any items, artifacts,
papers, memorabilia etc. that community members may
have to share.  If you would be interested in having your
Civil War items included in the exhibit, please do call us at
676.9346 or email adahistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

information from Ada Township Michigan

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Ada Michigan M-21 Bridge Construction Scheduled

Ada Michigan M-21 Bridge Construction Scheduled

The beginning of construction of the new bridge over the Grand River

approach in Ada Michigan will begin this fall.  MDOT will have a public

open house to keep interested parties up-to-date on the progress on

October 4th, 2010  7:00 pm at Community Church.

M 21 bridge over Grand River Ada MI

Bridge Information over the Grand River in Ada

M-21 Bridge Construction Update:

To view a PDF of MDOT’s M-21 Bridge Construction Update, please click here.

To view an aerial view of the project, please click here.

MDOT TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE IN ADA FOR THE NEW M-21 BRIDGE

WHAT:The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting

an open house-style meeting to provide an overview of the M-21

(Fulton Street) bridge replacement project over the Grand River in

Ada Township. Interested parties will have the opportunity to learn

details and ask questions about upcoming construction.

WHO: MDOT staff; residents and interested stakeholders.
WHEN:
Monday, October 4, 2010
WHERE:
Community Reformed Church, 7239 Thornapple River Drive, Ada, MI 49301
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: (616) 464-1800

BACKGROUND:
Scheduled for construction in 2011, the project will reconstruct the

M-21 bridge over the Grand River in Ada Township. MDOT has been

working with township officials, residents and businesses to find

the most effective way to safely maintain traffic through Ada

Township during construction. This marks the first reconstruction

project of this bridge since it was originally built in 1957.

● Work on the project should begin on or about October 11. This will

require reducing traffic to one lane in each direction on the existing

bridge, while preparations are made to construct the temporary bridge,

immediately south of the existing bridge.
● Progress deadlines contained in the bid specifications for the project

include the following completion deadlines:
– Traffic will be diverted to the 2-lane temporary bridge, with one lane

of traffic in each direction, in April, 2011.
– The new replacement bridge is scheduled to be open, with one lane

of traffic in each direction by October 21, 2011.
– The new bridge will be completed and fully open to 4-lanes of traffic

plus pedestrian/bicycle lane, by November 30, 2011.

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Roselle Park River Festival – Ada Michigan Oct 2, 2010

Roselle Park River Festival – Ada Michigan  Oct. 2, 2010

Saturday October 2, 2010  10:00 am – 4:00 pm   Free

Ada Township is celebrating!  There will activities for all ages,

plus food, music, and river stewardship information.

The new park – Roselle Park is a 247 acre nature preserve with

paths along the Grand River and flood plain.

Silos at Roselle Park

Special Activities for the Day:

  • Exhibits by local conservation organizations
  • Hands on and discovery activities for kids
  • Kayak and canoe information
  • Live Music
  • Walking, Hiking, and Biking
  • Snacks Available
  • FREE ADMISSION
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Ada Michigan Ada Park Youth Programs Fall 2010

Ada Michigan Ada Park Youth Programs Fall 2010

Fall is a wonderful time to explore nature and the creatures that live here

as they get ready for winter.  Ada Township Park is offering Youth Programs

for Fall 2010.  Please contact mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com or call

676-0520 for pre-registration information.

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Discovery Days  – Ada Park Learning Center

10:00 am – 12:00 noon   Age 3-5 yrs.  $4.00 per youth

Be a Nature Detective

Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 15 & 16

Use your senses to learn about the natural world, Look for shapes

and colors in trees and flowers. Listen with ears like a rabbit for

sounds in the woods and field.

Go Batty

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 13 & 14

Find out why bats are so important, lean about their  amazing

adaptations and make a bat finger puppet.

Super Squirrels

Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov. 9 & 10

Learn about 4 different types of Michigan squirrels and their

chipmunk cousins. Take a walk to look for squirrel homes and

make a chipmunk nest.

Visit Ada Michigan Newsletter to see other Park Programs.

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plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

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Ada MI Historical Society hosts Music on the Lawn Concert Series Summer 2010

It seems there are free summer concerts everywhere this summer.

I have seen banners flying in small towns and villages all over Michigan.

What a great way to get out and enjoy the local parks, people

and scenery. Not to be outdone, Ada Michigan is joining the free

music array this summer.

Ada Historic Museum barns

Ada Historical Society is hosting its 10th Annual

Music on the Lawn Concert Series 2010

All concerts are free of charge, donations accepted.

7144 Headley St  Ada Michigan 49301     616-676-9346

Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm  Summer 2010

June 8 – 13th Hour 60’s –70’s classic folk-pop tunes

June 15 – Koul Band Jazz and popular standards

June 22  The Otters Americana, folk and roots music

June 29   Tony Reynolds American classics

July 6  Tiki O’Riley – Celtic Music

July 13  Chris Vallillo Folk music performer

July 20   Voices of Freedom Patriotic Acapella

July 30  Friday, 6:30  The Nowhere Band Beatles Music

August 3    Red Taillights Americana and roots music

August 10  Adams Family Band Folk and minstrel music

August 17  Crossroads Country Band Country and gospel

August 24  Apple Country Dulcimers Acoustic string music

August 31  Java Jive Favorites in a swinging style

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numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

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Are You Up for a Nature Safari Sept 19, 2009??

Ada Township Park Participates in Connecting Families with Nature Saturday Sept 19, 2009 ~ Free Ada MI Event

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The Kent Conservation District is holding a Kick Off Event for their

Nature Passport Program. These local events will be  held at local

parks and Nature Areas this fall.  The events are to encourage

families to enjoy outdoor activities and your local park resources.

Ada Township Parks and Recreation – Invites families throughout

Kent County to come out and enjoy a family day at Ada Township

Park.  You can pick up your “Passport for Adventure”.  Check in

at the Park Shelter to register and get your “Passports” and then

you can have a range of free activities for your day at the park.

Saturday Activities include:

  • Learning Center with nature artifacts and hands on science exhibits
  • Free racquets to borrow for tennis and pickle ball
  • Nature trails through woods and prairie with interpreters
  • Paved bike paths for walking & biking
  • Free fishing poles and bait to borrow at the fish pond
  • Scavenger hunts in the Arboretum
  • Balls for playing basketball & soccer
  • Plus additional fun ideas to help you enjoy your day at the park

Event Information :

Location Ada Park 1180 Buttrick Ave.  Ada MI 49301

Date/Time: Sept 19, 2009  10am to 2pm

Additional Saturday Sept 19 Events are planned at these Nature Centers:

Blandford Nature Center

Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve

Howard Christensen Nature Center

Wittenbach/Wege Agri-Science and Environmental Education Center

John Ball Zoological Park

Kent Conservation District Link

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

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Ada Michigan Farm Market Debuts ~ Fresh Produce from Local West Michigan Farms

Tuesday was the first day of the Ada Farm Market at a new place,

Thornapple Community Church on Thornapple River Drive in downtown Ada. 

The Farm Market will run Tuesdays, 2-7 pm from now until the end of

September.  We took a video so you could see the market for yourself.

 

We found all kinds of goodies, freshly roasted coffee, chickens and other

meat available from local farmers.  Fresh strawberries, sweet cherries,

lettuce, Walla-Walla onions, radishes, and other great looking items. 

Some of the farmers will sell you a share in their crops.  You contribute

a set amount and they will deliver fresh produce to you every week all

summer!!  We might look into that if our gardening days are getting too

difficult.

We came home with some freshly picked black raspberries and a

King Kong Coleus.

I will definitely be back next week for some of those Walla-Walla

onions and fresh eggs from free range chickens.

 

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July 4th 2009 Celebrations ~ Forest Hills Michigan

Ada July 4th Celebration

Friday July 3rd:

Fireworks   Dusk    7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across from Amway)  ***Note new place this year!!***

Saturday July 4th:

Pancake Breakfast     8:00AM   Ada Fire Station

4th of July Parade     10:00 AM  Ada Village Green

Entertainment/Activities    1:00- 3:00    Ada Village Green

 

Cascade Library

 

Cascade Township July 4th Celebration

Friday July 3rd:

Fireworks   Dusk    7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across

from Amway)  ***Note new place this year!!***

Saturday July 4th:

Friends of the Library Book Sale   8:30 AM – 3:30PM   Cascade Public Library

Bicycle Parade  10 AM   Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

**Parade Participants must wear a bike helmet – forms available 8:30-9:45 AM at Back Parking Lot of of Forest Hills Admin Building – lineup begins at 9:45AM at church parking lot.

Main Parade   10:30 AM  Cascade Rd SE to 28th St, west up 28th St to Jacksmith

Street Fair Begins   11:30 AM Free Games , Rides for kids & adults, elephant rides, train rides, animal petting zoo, Food Booths, Clowns & more.. Cascade Library Grounds

Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles   12:-12:45 PM   Stage at Library Grounds

Canoe Race     1:00PM  Tassell Park to Camelback Bridge ( register at Tassell Park 12:30 PM )

Cascade Chorale     12:55 – 1:15 PM    Stage at Library Grounds

Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles   1:15PM-2:00PM   Stage at Library Grounds

Big Dog Taekwon-Do Demonstrations  2:10 PM – 2:30 PM  Stage at Library

Live Music  Pirate Pete & The Barnacles  2:30 –3:15 PM    Stage at Library

Closing of the Celebration    3:30 PM

 

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Free Forest Hills MI Activities ~ National Senior Health & Fitness Day ~ Wed May 27th 2009

 

National Senior Health & Fitness Day    May 27th, 2009    

Is it true that the words free and seniors just go together?  As I edge ever

closer to this category, it certainly seems so to me.  At the very least,

a free event should be well attended in this economy.  If you find yourself

available next Wednesday, here’s a couple of free options for education 

 and entertainment:

 

National Senior Health & Fitness Day    Wednesday, May 27           

Special Activities at Ada Park      9:00 – 3:00      Free

 

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center         9:00 – 3:00        Free

Healthy Living Lecture Series – by St Mary’s Health Center

Alternatives to Medication  10-10:45 am

Feeling Over-medicated?   11:00-11:45 am

Healthy Living 101            12:00-12:45 pm

Staying Sharp                   1:00-1:45 pm

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep  2:00-2:45 pm

 

Also: Vital Health Screenings and Neck Massages, Door Prizes

Kick off Fitness Walk begins at 8:30 am

100,000 adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations

throughout the U.S. as we celebrate the 16th annual

National Senior Health & Fitness Day.

The common goal for this day: to help keep older Americans healthy and fit.

Come on out to Ada Park or Forest Hills Fine Arts Center to take part in a

series of guided activities and presentations to promote your health. 

Or just come out to any of our local parks for some fresh air and exercise.

 

Ada park entr sign

 

Contact the Park office for details; 616-676-0520, adaparks@ada.mi.us

 

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