Michigan's Longest Garage Sale (Detroit to New Buffalo, US 12 highway)

August 9 - 11, 2019

Register your sale for free on website
www.us12heritagetrail.org
before August 6

Fort St. Joseph (Niles, MIchigan) archaeological Project open House (August 3 - 4, 2019)

Hours of the Open House at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free to attend and participate.

Many opportunities to learn more about the Fort St. Joseph site (WMU archaeologists & grad students)

Artifact displays, re-enactor tents, Voyageur canoe rides, and more

The 2019 Open House will take place on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M.

Since 2004, the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House has been the culmination of Western Michigan University's field school and the showpiece of its public education and outreach initiative. Free of charge, the public is invited to view ongoing excavations and to interact with the student archaeologists. To assist with interpreting the archaeology, past open houses have offered an Outdoor Museum with student-created informational panels and artifacts on display as well as a Living History Village with professional reenactors interpreting 18th century life. Speakers, including WMU professors, have given lectures on the archaeology and history of the fort.

Contact Niles History Center (269)-845-4054 extension 4010

HCdirector@nilesmi.org

Vintage Baseball Game (19th Century re-enactment - players, rules) - August 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Lakeshore H.S. Baseball Field

Teams to play are
Real Berrien County Judges versus Mary's House of David

Sponsor is Lincoln Township Public Library, Stevensville, MI

takes place at Lakeshore High School, Stevensville, MI

IMPACT (Summer program community collaboration) - Benton Harbor, MI - July 30, 2019, 5 p.m.

from South Bend, IN Tribune (7/30/2019 issue)

The Summer Impact program is a community collaboration that provides youth with opportunities for development in leadership, work skills, healthy lifestyles, and character. YMCA of SW Michigan.

The Honorable Fred Upton (6th Congressional District, Michigan, R) will attend events at 5 p.m. Tuesday July 30, 2019.  Site is Broadway Park, 200 Paw Paw Avenue.

http://ymcaswm.com/ or Facebook page for Benton Harbor Summer Impact

Fog (July 30, 2019) - Berrien County, MI

5 a.m. statement of National Weather Service

...Patchy Dense Fog Possible Early This Morning... Areas of fog have developed across the area this morning. Some patchy dense fog will be possible through 8:00 AM EDT, with localized visibilities of one quarter of a mile or less. Motorists should be prepared for rapid fluctuations in visibilities across short distances due to the patchy nature of the fog. Visibilities are expected to improve after 8 AM EDT this morning.

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Big Boy Locomotive -- on display weekend of July 27, 2019 -- Union Pacific museum, W. Chicago, IL

Saturday, July 27, 2019

West Chicago, Ill. Union Pacific Larry S. Provo Training Center 335 Spencer St. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad’s Completion Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy steam locomotive No. 4014 is touring the Union Pacific system throughout 2019 to commemorate the transcontinental railroad's 150th anniversary. The Big Boy’s return to the rails is the product of more than two years of meticulous restoration work by the Union Pacific Steam Team. No. 4014 is the world's only operating Big Boy locomotive.

Run with Logan dot-org (August 3, 2019) - 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, Family Fun Fest, Pancake Breakfast

Logan's Run: an event for people of all abilities

Saturday August 3, 2019

Notre Dame Campus starts and finish lines

Register with www.RunWithLOGAN.org/ also (574)-289-4831

Presenting Sponsor is TIRE RACK dot-com

Information available online and via telephone

Hiroya Tsukamoto (guitarist -- concert in South Bend, IN) - July 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Evening Concert of guitar music imparting a "mood of peace and tranquility"

Free admission

Francis Branch of St. Joseph County Public Library
52655 N. Ironwood Drive, S. Bend, IN

(574)-282-4641

Racial Divide in America (local authors, New Buffalo, Michigan)

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

6:00 p.m. Eastern 

New Buffalo Library in the Pokagon Room
33 N. Thompson St.
New Buffalo, MI

Contact & More Info
http:// newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org
Email: new.buffalo.FOL@gmail.com
Phone: (269) 469-2933

Local Authors Discuss Racial Diversity at New Buffalo Library 

Local authors Sandy and Larry Feldman will examine racial diversity issues during the next Friends of New Buffalo Library Community Forum on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 6 p.m. Eastern in the Pokagon Room, 33 N. Thompson St, New Buffalo, MI.

In their book “Building Bridges Across the Racial Divide” the Feldmans discuss principles and practices aimed at reducing racial stereotypes and prejudice while increasing mutual understanding, respect and trust.  They draw upon initiatives in which they have been involved over the past 20 years, including Project Unity, The All God’s Children Community Choir and Calling All Colors.  They also will discuss a variety of stereotype-reducing activities for children, adolescents and adults and briefly describe their college course “The Psychology of Stereotypes and Prejudice.”

2nd State Dinner since Jan. 21, 2019 -- Trumps invite Morrisons (Australia head of state) -- Sept. 20, 2019 in Rose Garden (outdoors)

Donald Trump and Melania Trump have invited to a state dinner at the White House -- the Morrisons

the Prime Minister of Australia and his wife on September 20, 2019

Photos in Twitter
Mark Knoller (White House correspondent CBS News)

SCOTUS Justice John Paul Stevens - ceremony at Great Hall - July 22, 2019

Justice John Paul Stevens was brought into the Great Hall of the Supreme Court building on Monday to lie in repose, with his successor, Justice Elena Kagan, saying that his memory “will be a blessing in this court, which he served so well for so long.”

“It will be a blessing in the lives of all the people whom he personally touched,” Kagan added. “And it will be a blessing in the wider world, which has been made far better for his efforts.”

Kagan was the only member of the court to speak during the brief ceremony, but she was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor, and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy.

www.scotusblog.com/ article published online

Sunday 5 p.m. eastern - Neighboring county Flash Flood Warning

from WNDU (NBC affiliate for N. Indiana):

Areas Affected: La Porte; Marshall; St. Joseph; Starke Counties

NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern St. Joseph County in north central Indiana

Saturday - July 21, 2019

Storms will move into Michiana by early evening, and some of the storms could be strong or severe. We are under a low and moderate threat for severe weather. The higher risk is for our Michigan counties. Threats included damaging wind, hail and possibly an isolated tornado. Storms will move out by later tonight.

meteorologist Erica Horvatin -- ABC 57 -- 7 p.m. Eastern

Air Quality Alert - July 19 - 20, 2019

from Weather Channel posted Alerts:

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY July 20, 2019... 

An Air Quality Action Day has been extended into Saturday by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for Berrien County in Michigan. Ozone Levels are expected to be in the Orange or unhealthy for sensitive groups range. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include...refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn equipment and using charcoal lighter fluid. 

Positive activities include...car pooling, biking to work, delaying or combining errands and using water based paints. It is recommended that people with respiratory diseases such as asthma limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Amy Grant and "I am They" (group / duo): at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN

August 8, 2019

Concert begins at 8 p.m. Eastern

Tickets available at the MPAC Box office
MorrisCenter.org/
(800)-537-6415

Excessive Heat WARNNG -- July 18, July 19, July 20 -- Summer 2019

Until Saturday 8 p.m. Eastern

Excessive Heat Watch -- until Saturday 8 p.m.

For Heat Index -- +100 F.  (discomfort level)

N. Indiana and SW Michigan counties

Berrien; Branch; Cass; Hillsdale; St. Joseph

NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued an Excessive Heat Watch...which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

* Afternoon to early evening temperatures from Thursday through Saturday in the 90s with heat indices from around 105 to 110 degrees. IMPACTS...

* Heat illnesses likely for those spending prolonged periods outside or in non-air conditioned locations.

* Prolonged heat most dangerous for young children and elderly.

* Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Resale to the Rescue - animal rescue / shelter charity (Mishawaka, IN) - 3rd Birthday

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019we turn 3 years old! We will be celebrating all week long with specials and special events each day. Check out our Facebook page for a full run down of our celebration from July 16 - 20! Sales, drawings for gift certificates, cake, cookies, and U93 are just a few of the exciting things happening this week! 805 W. McKinley, Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.resaletotherescue.org/

Concert cancelled on June 16 due to Miami FL storm rescheduled on Friday August 16 in South Bend, IN (Pitbull, recording artist)

Story published July 16 by southbendtribune.com online --

The Pitbull concert at Four Winds Field that was canceled at the last minute in June has been rescheduled for Aug. 16, the South Bend Cubs announced Tuesday.

That's a Friday night, a day before another concert at the ballpark that will feature artist Snoop Dogg.

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Music star Pitbull a no-show for concert at Four Winds Field in South Bend

Half of duo that served as warmup act also didn't make the show

Concert goers gathered at the ballpark on June 16 were told late in the evening, after the opening act, that Pitbull was not able to make it to South Bend to perform because of bad weather in Florida.

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Review: Pitbull's no-show stops the party at Four Winds Field

Although Pitbull’s absence was certainly something to be upset about, the one-and-a-half opening acts served their purpose.

A few days later, Cubs owner Andrew Berlin said he was shocked by the artist's no show and questioned the weather excuse.

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South Bend Cubs owner 'shocked' by Pitbull no-show and questions weather excuse

Andrew Berlin says he didn't learn of cancellation until 30 minutes before announcing it to crowd

Refunds were available to ticket holders starting in late June.

Refunds available for canceled Pitbull concert at Four Winds Field

Still a chance the concert may be rescheduled.

Tickets for the rescheduled concert are now available for purchase at the South Bend Cubs box office, at www.pitbullsouthbend.com or by calling 574-235-9988.

Fans who still have their original Pitbull tickets may exchange them at the box office for new tickets to the Aug. 16 concert. There will be no fee or cost for exchanging tickets.

Ticket prices for the August 16 concert are the same as the original concert in June: $79, $59 and $45.

Each ticket purchased for the rescheduled concert will come with a complimentary ticket to a South Bend Cubs game. Complimentary tickets will be good for any Monday through Thursday evening ballgame at Four Winds Field during the month of August 2019.

Tropical Storm Barry (July 13, 2019) makes landfall

Hurricane Barry weakened and made landfall at Intracoastal City, Louisiana

off Gulf of Mexico

(Reuters Coverage : www.reuters.com )

The National Hurricane Center, which had labeled Barry the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019 just a few hours earlier, said the storm came ashore near Intracoastal City with maximum sustained winds that had dropped to 70 miles per hour (115 kph).

Further weakening to a tropical depression was expected on Sunday, July 14 as Barry moved inland, the NHC said.

Severe Storm (Wednesday July 10, 8:30 p.m.) - possible "Micro-Burst"

from WNDU dot-com -- Kimberly Martin, Meteorologist

Marginally severe storms rolled through Michiana Wednesday night, according to your Storm Team 16. Earliest reports of severe weather came in at 8:30pm in Niles, Michigan where strong winds brought a tree down in the road. At times time, winds were estimated between 50-60mph.
www.wndu.com/weather

https://www.wndu.com/content/news/Storm-damage-being-assessed-after-Wednesday-evenings-severe-weather-512573471.html

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - 8 p.m. July 10 (Wednesday), 2019

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN ST. JOSEPH AND SOUTHEASTERN BERRIEN COUNTIES... At 835 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Buchanan, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Niles, Michigan

Open House (July 18, 2019) from 2 - 4 p.m. -- Community Weaving Art Project, Niles, MI 49120

Sponsors for the "Colors of Cancer" Community Weaving Art Project are

Berrien County (Michigan) Cancer Service
Niles District Library (telephone 269-683-8545)
Milano's Pizza (Established 1970) Niles, Michigan USA

Join the artists and crafters at the Niles Michigan District Library to create a hand-woven
cloth using a loom and yarns of various colors that reflect the impact cancer has in our lives
and in our families.

All are welcome to participate

BCCS (telephone 269-429-3281)

The art display begins on July 15 - August 24, 2019

5K Trail Run / Walk - Saturday August 10, 2019 - 1700 Bell Road, Niles, MI 49120

13th Annual "Cat Tracks"
5K Trail Run / Walk is held at Brandywine High School, 1700 Bell Road, Niles, MI 49120

The Saturday August 10, 2019 race begins at 9:00 a.m.

Information and online registration is at YMCA (Niles-Buchanan) website

www.ymcaswm.com/CatTracks

Mud Day - Nankin Mills Park - July 9, 2019

Westland, Michigan

Combine tons of mud with water and you have created every child’s fantasy!

Kids will enjoy relay races, limbo, wheelbarrow races and free play in the mud before being cleaned off by the Westland Fire Department.

There is no charge or pre-registration required for this messy event. Make sure to wear old clothes and shoes. This event is for children ages 12 and younger.

Free

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