By Staff
Thursday
The Four Flags Toastmasters Club meets on Thursday morning 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday night Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday evening 6 to 7 p.m. at the Niles Township Hall, 320 Bell Road Niles. Contact Margaret Dyer 683-5743 for more information.
Saturday
Allies for Greyhounds of West Michigan Adoption Day will be at Rural King, 2707 S. 11th St., Niles, on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Fourth Annual Michiana Sustainable Living Tour will take place on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants can tour the locations closest to them, or all of the sites. The tour features initiatives of Michiana residents and businesses to create environmentally friendly homes and communities.
Visitors will find renewable energy alternatives, green buildings, habitat restoration, water catchment, and local, sustainable food sources. The tour is hosted by Michiana Earth Group and Michiana Green Pages. More information is available at www.michianagreenpages.org. Link to Sustainable Living Tour
The Niles Law Enforcement Complex Relay for Life Team will be holding a garage sale Saturday, June 28 at the F.O.P. with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Rhema Riders will meet at 6 p.m. at Honker's Restaurant, 211 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, Ind. on Saturday, June 28. For more information call (574) 968-4049.
An All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 28, at Faith United Methodist Church, Buchanan, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $5 for adults, $3 for kids 5 – 12. Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Take-outs are available. Proceeds benefit our church ministries. For information or directions to the church, call 695-3261.
St. Mark Catholic Church at 3 N. 19th St., Niles, is having a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a bag sale for $2 a bag from 1 to 2. All proceeds will be used for the parish fund.
Dean Carnes and his Smokehouse Barbecue will again be at the Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1340 Sycamore St., Niles, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Also free ice cream, strawberry shortcake and coffee will be served by members of St. Paul's Lutheran Hour Ministry group.
The Painter/Juno/Christiana PJC Lake Association will be holding their annual meeting this Saturday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Four Lakes County Club. Members and guests are all invited to attend.
Sunday
Buchanan's Pear Mill presents "Working with Wood" on Sunday, June 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with wood turning demonstrations. Music will be provided by members of Riversong. The Mill is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day.
Upcoming events
A dance presented by the Parents Without Partners, Chapter No. 194 will be held on Saturday, July 12 from 8 p.m. until midnight at ZB Falcon's Hall at the corner of Western and Sheridan, South Bend, Ind.
Admission will be $7, music by Sandy Cockrun with line dance practice beginning at 7:30 p.m. Call (574) 234-4567 for more information.
Three Oaks will be holding its second "Three Oaks Inside Out Summer Fest!" on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Businesses, individuals, artists, musicians, and all are encouraged to participate. Contact Tim Baker at 269-405-2400 or baileyscafe@comcast.net
Announcements
AA and AL-ANON, and Al-Anon for friends and families of alcoholics meet at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in the basement, 13 S. Fourth St., Niles. Alcoholics Anonymous questions, call (269) 684-5304. For AL-ANON questions, call (269) 684-6118 or (269) 782-9561.
AA and NA meetings are provided at New Beginnings Recovery House, 1112 N. Eighth St., Niles. The Alcoholics Anonymous daily meetings at noon and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (269) 68-SOBER, or (269) 687-6237. Narcotics Anonymous meetings are Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. A 12-Step Recovery program follows.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW is a 12-step program for people with eating disorders. For more information about meetings in this area, call (269) 687-6074.
The Pregnancy Care Center, at its new location at 311 E. Main St., Niles, is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The office is also open Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call (269) 684-6200 any day to schedule a caring, confidential appointment. Crisis walk-ins welcome. Pregnancy tests are always free.
Corrections
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