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Fall Festival at Cedar Springs UMC

Nov. 5: The annual Fall Festival will be on Saturday, November 5^th from 9 am to 2 pm at the United Methodist Church in Cedar Springs. Booths will include: Cookie Patch, Jewelry, Grandma’s Attic, Book Nook, Toys and Home Made Crafts. The church is located at 140 S. Main St. All are welcome. Celebrate the season with us. #43,44

Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale

Nov. 5: The Sand Lake Lions Club will host a Variety Sale on Saturday, November 5^th from 9 am – 3 pm at the Sand Lake United Methodist Church ED building. Located on the corner of 6^th and Maple Streets. Antiques/Vintage collectibles and crafts, quality used clothing, miscellaneous items. #43,44

Dinner at the Legion

Nov. 7: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a Pork Chop dinner on Monday, November 7^th, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, veggies, salad, roll, dessert and drinks. The cost is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and enjoy home cooking. Take out is available. 616-696-9160. #44p

Turkey Dinner at East Nelson UMC

Nov. 9: East Nelson United Methodist Church, 9024 – 18 Mile Rd., NE, Cedar Springs will have our annual Turkey Dinner on Wednesday, November 9^th from 5 to 7 pm. The menu includes turkey, potatoes, gravy, squash, relishes, rolls and homemade desserts. Donation only. Public welcome! #44

Huge Book Sale

Nov. 11,12: The Friends of the Cedar Springs Library will be having their Red Flannel Day make-up sale on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12 at the Cedar Springs Senior Center at the corner of Park and Elm Streets. Friday the hours are from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am unto 5 pm. All books are 25¢ each or $1 per bag! Come and take advantage of these fantastic prices! #44

Solon Center Wesleyan Church Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 12: Do your Christmas shopping! Saturday, November 12^th from 9 am to 3 pm. 50 vendors, delicious fresh baked goods, 100’s of hand crafted items, jewelry and many other vendors. There’s definitely something for everyone! Rolls & coffee and a lunch counter are also available. The church is located at 15671 Algoma Ave., just north of 19 Mile Rd. Come early, stay late! #44,45p

Widow’s Weekend Bazaar

Nov. 12: The American Legion Post’s Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Widow’s Weekend Bazaar on Saturday, November 12^th from 9 am to 3 pm. Craft items, bake sale, even some garage sale things. Plus the lunch kitchen is open. Come join us for all the fun and support our community. #44,45p

Craft Show

Nov. 12: Come to our fall Craft Show at the Coral Community Center, 4662 Bailey Rd., Coral. Saturday, November 12^th from 9 am to 2 pm. Come and join in the fun! Sub sandwich lunches will be available. Presented by the Maple Valley Fire Department – Coral Auxiliary. #44,45p

The Life Reimagined Checkup

Nov. 17: Sometimes life takes you in unexpected directions. But it is never too late to make a change and discover your ‘what’s next?’ moment. Join us for a free Life Reimagined Checkup (a program of AARP) where you can reflect on your goals and aspirations, discover your personal strengths and get inspired to take the next step forward in life. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, so take it. The Life Reimagined Checkup is a free 2 hour workshop and open to anyone the community. Pre-registration required, please visit https://aarp.cvent.com/lr101016 to register. Thursday, November 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Spencer Township KDL Branch, 14960 Meddler, Gowen. #44