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2008
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  Community Events  
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Jan 12
Saturday

 Miss Hartford 2007
  2nd runner-up to
 Miss Blossomtime
  Miss Hartford 2008  Blossom Queen Contest
      Lindsey Sells

        6:00 p.m.
Hartford High School Auditorium
Tickets - $12.00 each

10 Contestants:
Amanda Kowerduck, Melissa Isbrecht, Yesenia Benavides, Bethany Ledesma, Bertha Martinez, Vanessa Benavides, Kristina Lopez, Kathryn Curry, Patricia Hockelberg, Jessica Richcreek.

Contact:
Heidi Knight, Chairman  (269) 277-3034
Jenni Keifer, Co-chairman (269) 463-7956

Click here to view past Miss Hartford Queens on the History of Hartford website at www.hartfordmichigan.com.



              2007 Mr. Hartford
           Mr. Hartford 2008 Blossom King Contest
                   David Short

Hartford High School Auditorium


Contact:
Heidi Knight, Chairman  (269) 277-3034
Jenni Keifer, Co-chairman (269) 463-7956

Click here to view past Mr Hartford Kings on the History of Hartford website at http://www.hartfordmichigan.com.


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Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction

Benefit for Shaun

5:00 - 8:30 pm
at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
63559 60th St.
Hartford MI

Carryouts available

Cost:  Donation

Questions: 
Margaret Pomeroy (269) 621-4410
Donna Pradon (269) 621-3012

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Activities to include basketball, volleyball, free throw contest, various children’s games, followed by a benefit dinner and raffle.

For the families of:

♥ Sara Bjorkman - Woodside teacher





 Baby Zephan has a congenital heart problem.


 

♥ Shaun Sweet - Hartford Public Schools maintenance and custodial

               Shaun is battling melanoma cancer 

 
             Hartford United Methodist Women
                                invite you to attend the

                                   Annual
     
9:30 a.m.
                                                                     at the
                                              Hartford United Methodist Church

                    All Women of faith are invited
                                                      no reservations necessary

  Speaker:  Christine Vanlandingham  

Questions:  call church office 621-4103

 

  Easter Egg Hunt

                                       in
                                 Ely Park

         Kids 10 years old and under

                       1:00 p.m.
 

Sponsored by the Van Buren Sportsmen's Club


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    BONE MARROW DRIVE AND RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
                                  Keeler General Baptist Church
                                             63627 C.R. 352
                                      Decatur (Keeler Twp.)


                                                                9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m

              You could be the one to save a life!

Local participation is crucial
• Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.
• Bone marrow donor matches stand ready to give someone a future. 
• Bone marrow donors must be between the ages of 18 and 60 and be willing to donate to any patient. • • • There are no needles. Donors will be given a cheek swab.
• There is an urgent need for minority and biracial donors
• Help find a much need bone marrow match for Bill Martin, Pastor of Keeler Baptist Church.

Call for more information
(269) 621-2551, (269) 621-6572 or (269) 621-4175

                                               Friends of the Hartford Library  
Annual Plant & Flower Sale  

             10am to 2pm   
     
        at the library - 15 Franklin Street

 
                          A wonderful assortment of perennials and hanging baskets will be available.
       All proceeds will be used to support the Children's Summer Reading Program events at the library.

—why did some Midwest POWs survive certain conditions or experiences, while others did not,
—what roles did art, freetime and religion play in helping those men who did survive imprisonment by the Nazi regime
—why did some Germans or Austrians assist Midwest POWs, while others did not,
—how did the liberated POWs later come to terms with their own experiences, and
—how do countries once in armed conflict reconcile with each other: how do nations and the individuals who constitute a nation get beyond war?

Questions:
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian 
(269)621-3408 or click here to send an email
 

Tri-County Fellowship Luncheon

Speaker & Special Music:

Celeste Phillips

11:30 a.m.

at

Hartford Federated Church
Red Arrow Highway, Hartford 

All Ladies are invited to this carry-in luncheon.
First timers are our guests.

Free child care is provided at the church.
Please bring a sack lunch for each child.

Reservations:
Betty Howard at 876-8132
Becky Schemenauer at 214-0838

Memorial Day Observance
Honoring Our Veterans

▪ 10:00 a.m. Parade Lineup at Hartford High School

▪ 10:30 a.m. Hartford Parade through town to Ely Park

▪ 11:00 a.m. Ceremony in Ely Park -  immediately following parade.
   Guest Speaker is Rev. Walter "Bud"  Barker, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross in Vietnam, who saved lives as he took many bullets to do so.
   Rev. Barker is Chaplain at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. 

▪ 12:00 p.m. Keeler Parade - starts at corner light and on to cemetery.
   
▪ 12:30 p.m. Memorial observance at Keeler Cemetery immediately following parade. 
     Guest Speaker is Joseph Leary,  Director of Van Buren Co. Juvenile    System, Paw Paw MI
 

US Army - SP6
b 12-13-1937   
 d11-15-1995
Age 57y, 11m, 4d

Flight Engineer, 
Chinook Helicopter
with at least 
200 combat missions

120th Aviation and 
Attached Units 1964-1965

145th Aviation Battalion

In service
1956 to 1976
Served 3 terms in Vietnam


 

Wounded in Action

Awards and Medals:
» Award of the Army Commendation metal 
for heroism with "V" device.
» Received 8 Air Medals. Five Oak Leaf Clusters to an air medal. Each oak leaf cluster signified 25 or more combat missions in hostile territory in Vietnam. Flew at least 200 combat missions.
» Meritorious Unit Citation
» Valorous Unit Award
» Vietnam Expeditionary Medal
» Purple Heart - for injuries sustained in Vietnam when machine gun aboard a helicopter exploded. Bisbee was crew chief of the helicopter.

Member of HHS Class of 1956.
Did not graduate, left school to enter service.
+In 1995 at age 57, Terry died of cancer from agent orange used during Vietnam War.

Read letter Terry wrote from Vietnam to his Mother about the Purple Heart Award and conditions of the battle front at that time.

View photo of Terry with his helicopter and a special photo that appeared in Time Life Magazine in 1964.

Read more about Terry's military experiences.

May 29,30,31
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Community Yard Sale


City of Hartford AND Hartford Township


  
  no permits required
   these dates ONLY

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We're proud to sponsor THIS family affair    
 

Strawberry Festival at Hartford Michigan
Click on the underlined links for more information

Thursday, June 12th
                                                        
►    7:00 p.m. - Concerts in the Park - featuring the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band.

Friday, June 13th - Kid's Day - Opening Day 
►   A&A Amusements - blowups & kiddie games.         
►    9:00 a.m. to ? p.m. - Arts and Crafts (at option of individual vendors)
►    3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Bucket Brigade Competition - sponsored by Hartford Fire Department
►    3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - WYTZ-FM live broadcast from the Roadhouse in front of Ely Park.
►    5:30 p.m. - Lineup for Kiddies Parade at Red Arrow Elementary School
►    6:00 p.m. - Kiddies Parade through downtown Hartford
►    6:30 p.m. - Crowning of Prince-Princess and Sweetest Strawberry Baby
►    7:00 p.m. - John Dudley Magic Show at Chappell Pavilion in Ely Park
►    8:00 p.m. - Drawing for bikes and helmets (after Magic Show)
►    8:00 p.m. - Compassion Gymnastics - kids gymnastics tumbling demonstrations in Ely Park    
               
Saturday, June 14th          
►    7:00 a.m. - 12:00 NOON - Pancake Breakfast at high school cafeteria by Hartford Band Boosters and HIEV.
►    7:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Strawberry Run - Sponsored by Hartford Lions Club
                    Obtain runner packets and late registrations at high school (see online registration below)
►                8:30 a.m. - Start of 5km walk, 5K Run, and 10km Run at high school
►                8:45 a.m. - Start of 1 mile Family Walk at high school
►    9:00 a.m. to ? p.m. - Arts and Crafts in Ely Park (at option of individual vendors)
►  10:00 a.m. -  A&A Amusements - blowups & kiddie games.
►  10:00 a.m. -  Strawberry Bake-Off entries due at pavilion for Adults-Teens-Children
►  10:30 a.m. -  Judging of Strawberry Bake Off at pavilion
►  10:00 a.m. -  11:30 a.m. - Basketball Shooting Contest
►  10:30 a.m. -  Horseshoe Tournament Registration
►  11:00 a.m. -  Frozen T-shirt Contest in Ely Park - sponsored by the Hartford Lions Club
►  11:00 a.m. -  Volleyball Tournament - Middle School and High School division
►  11:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m. - Horseshoe Tournament - 1st heat - sponsored by Hartford Federated Church
►  11:30 a.m. -  Hula Hoop Contest (endurance and creativity) - all ages invited to compete
►  12:30 p.m. -  Parade lineup at Hartford High School 
►    1:00 p.m. -  Strawberry Parade through downtown Hartford 
►    1:30 p.m. -  Volleyball Tournament - 18 yrs & over division
►    2:00 p.m. -  Strawberry Pie Eating Contest for all ages - g-u-a-r-a-n-t-e-e-d messy and FUN!
►    2:30 p.m. -  Compassion Gymnastics - kids gymnastics tumbling demonstrations in Ely Park
►    4:30 p.m. -  New Freedom - Evening Gospel Live Entertainment - in Ely Park
►    5:00 p.m. -  8:00 p.m. - Horseshoe Tournament - 2nd heat - Championship round
►    6:00 p.m. -  Irv Cass - Tom Jones Impersonator - Evening Live Entertainment - in Ely Park
►    6:40 p.m. -  Elvis "stuff" Auction
►    7:00 p.m. -  Irv Cass - Elvis Impersonator - Evening Live Entertainment - in Ely Park

Other activities:
Dunk Tank, Ducky Fishing, Car Bash, Moon Walkers and more.


Questions, registration forms, more information.  Click on underlined links for more information:
( Adobe Reader required to view downloadable .pdf forms - available FREE at www.adobe.com )

Arts and Crafts Vendors Application 
Food Vendors Application and VB Co. Health Department Guidelines (contact us at (269) 621-4349 or by email before sending in food vendor applications)
Strawberry Run information and registration
Strawberry Festival Parade registration
Kiddie's Parade - (use same form as Saturday parade) - EVERYONE is invited to participate.  Come on out and see what great kids we have in Hartford!
2008 Prince-Princess-Sweetest Strawberry Baby contest (mail-in ballots and money must be received by last day of voting on June 12th to be counted toward the final results at the crowning on Friday, June 13th.)
        2008 Prince-Princess contestant pictures and mail-in voting ballot        
        2008 Sweetest Strawberry Baby contestant pictures and mail-in voting ballot

Volleyball Tournament Registration - Click here to send an email
                      (order volleyball t-shirt before day of event and SAVE $2.00 each)
Strawberry Bake-Off Registration - Click here to send an email.

Schedule of Events - printer friendly version in .pdf file format

Strawberry Festival Sponsorship Form - sponsors still needed to help make the Strawberry Festival a success!

Sponsors and Volunteers - if you can help us in any way....please let us know.


2008 Hartford Strawberry Festival is set for June 13 and 14 ONLY
►Click here for registration forms
►Vendor list for 2008

Click here for slideshow and results of Strawberry Festival contests and parades.

Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
Click here to send us an email
 

Mark Olds

Memorial Golf Outing

Lake Cora Hills Golf Club

4 Player Scramble

Net proceeds go to
Mark Olds Memorial
Scholarship Fund

$500 1st Place Prize

Click here to download registration form

Hartford Speedway - fireworks at dusk.
Check the website for details and gate prices at http://www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net
 

Van Buren County Youth Fair
            on Red Arrow Hwy & CR681, Hartford MI

                                   
Saturday July 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. - All Still Judging
12:00 p.m. - Dog Show

Sunday July 13, 2008
12:00 p.m. - Rabbit Judging in Small Animal Area
  7:00 p.m. - Evening Gospel Service at Community Tent

Monday July 14, 2008
  6:00 p.m. - Midway opens (Gate admission plus pay one price of $12 to ride from 6 p.m. to close)
  8:00 a.m. - Poultry Judging in Small Animal Area
  9:00 a.m. - Swine Judging in Livestock Arena
10:00 a.m. - Dairy Goat Judging in Small Animal Area
  4:00 p.m. - Cat Show at Community Tent
  7:00 p.m. - Youth Talent Show - Karaoke to follow with Wolfpack at Community Tent
  7:00 p.m. - Unique Motor Sports presents Night of Destruction
                           • Truck Derby       • Burn-out Contest         • Car Derby
                                           • Figure 8 Racing         • Quad Drags

Tuesday July 15, 2008
  1:00 p.m. - Midway Opens (Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride all day)
  9:00 a.m. - Beef Judging at Livestock Arena
  9:00 a.m. - Horse Fitting & Showing at Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. - Cavy Judging at Small Market Animal Area
12:00 p.m. - Michigan Lightweight Horse Pull at Grandstand
  7:00 p.m. - Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm Tractors, 2 wheel Drive, and Modifieds
  8:00 p.m. - Fair Bound video at the Community Tent

Wednesday July 16, 2008 - Kid's Day
Midway opens at 12 noon
Gate admission plus pay one price of $11 to ride from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride from 6:00 p.m. to closing
Kid’s Day (18 years and under free until 6:00 p.m.) Kid’s Day Giveaway! Two bicycles & three dozen stuffed toys. Free raffle tickets from noon to 6:00 p.m. Raffle at 6:00 p.m. at the Carnival Office.

  9:00 a.m. - Sheep Judging at Livestock Arena
  9:00 a.m. - English Horse & Pony at Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. - “Kids - A Fair Start!” (Sponsored by Van Buren ISD & ICC)
10:00 a.m. - Adult Draft Horse Halter Show at Draft Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. - Farm Stock Tractor Pulls
  1:00 p.m. - Dairy Judging
  2:00 p.m. - Small Market Animal Auction
  2:00 p.m. - Youth Draft Horse Show at Draft Horse Arena
  3:30 p.m. - Dog Team & Obedience Exhibitions
  7:00 p.m. - Street 4x4, Pickups, and Semi Pulls (Gas and Diesel) at the Grandstand

Thursday July 17, 2008
Ladies Day, Veterans and Senior Citizens Day. Free admission for ladies, veterans and senior citizens until 3:00 p.m.
Midway opens at 1:00 p.m.
Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride 1:00 p.m. to closing.
  9:00 a.m. - Western Horse & Pony Show at Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. - Livestock Auction
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Ladies Day Program
  1:00 p.m. - Pony Pull - Draft Horse Arena
  1:00 p.m. - Senior Citizens Program & Games Entertainment by Jeff & Jim
  7:00 p.m. - Square Dancing - Community Tent
  7:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby Scramble Off Road Racing
  8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  -  B-4  classic rock & blues
10:00 p.m. - Fireworks

Friday July 18, 2008
Midway opens at 1:00 p.m.
Gate admission plus pay one price of $14 to ride from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride from 6:00 p.m. to close.
  9:00 a.m. - Trail Show
  9:00 a.m. - Small Animal Sweepstakes
12:00 noon - Gymkhana Show at Horse Arena
12:00 noon - Pedal Tractor Pull at Community Tent
  2:00 p.m. - Draft Animal Fun Show at Draft Horse Arena
  7:00 p.m. - Super Kicker Rodeo with bulls, broncs, girls' barrel racing, team roping, calf scramble, and mutton busting
  7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - The Back Roads Band at the Community Tent

Saturday July 19, 2008
Midway opens at 1:00 p.m.
(Gate admission plus pay one price of $17 to ride from noon to closing.)
  9:00 a.m. - Jr. & Sr. Showmanship Sweepstakes
10:00 a.m. - Open Draft Horse/Mule/Pony Hitch Show at Draft Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. - Fun Horse Show at Horse Arena
  2:00 p.m. - Draft Horse Barnyard Pull at Draft Horse Arena
  3:00 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor Awards Program at Horse Arena
  4:00 p.m. - Mule Pull at Draft Horse Arena
  4:30 p.m. - Youth Awards Program, Small Animal Exhibitor Awards
  5:30 p.m. - Livestock Exhibition Awards Program
  6:00 p.m. - Youth Parade
  7:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby at the Grandstand
  8:30 p.m. - Wild Woodys - Community Tent

For additional information call (269) 621-2038 or  visit the website at www.vanburenyouthfair.com.
 

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Vacation Bible School
for ages 5-12 years old

at
  Hartford Seventh Day Adventist Church
57825 Pinery St.
Hartford MI

6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Closing program
10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 26
followed by a light meal and ice cream social.
 

Questions:
(269) 621-4700

          Hartford Neighborhood Watch
 Community Picnic 
                              in
                Ely Park
 

Everyone is invited to a picnic!

5:30 p.m.  -  Food, Fun, and Games

7:00 p.m.  -  Concert in the Park
featuring
Kalamazoo Avenue Band

This is a chance to meet your neighbors,
have a hot dog, and enjoy great music!

See you there!

Questions:
Kim Sinclair 621-3651

         • Free Food

         • Free Music

         • Free Games for the Kids

         • McGruff the Crime Dog

         • See some old friends

               • Make some new friends

         • Bring your lawn chairs! 

Sponsored by:

Hartford Neighborhood Watch
                    Putting the Neighbor
                 Back into Neighborhood
 

 
7:00 p.m. - ??

In the gazebo at Cross's Corner out by I-94.               

Professional musicians who have worked together off-on since 1947!

Free refreshments - bring your lawn chairs for a relaxing evening of big band and swing - timeless music that will take you back to youthful memories of Crystal Palace. 

Performing this year will be
Earl Zaleski (HHS 1954) - Sax
Jamie Dyer (HHS 1975) - Drums
Jim Welch - Banjo
Larry Blyly (HHS 1946) - Keyboard
That's all there is left!

Come on out for the evening ..... your friends will be there  - satisfaction guaranteed!! 

3rd Annual
Antique Appraisal Days

Appraisals by Ricardo Slaye
Certified Antique Appraiser

Fundraiser
at

Van Buren Co. Historical Museum
Red Arrow Hwy
between Hartford and Lawrence MI

 

In front of the 4-H Fairgrounds

 

Bring up to 3 portable antique items for appraisal - $5.00 each

Questions:
674-3586
 

Come meet with agencies for help with housing, finances, and food assistance;
medical, dental and mental health; legal aid, migrant services and more!

EVERYONE WELCOME

Get connected with the support YOU need!

Questions:
Van Buren Co. United Way
PH (269) 657-2410
Click here to send us an email
 

             Pancake Breakfast
  

         7 a.m. - 12 NOON

        at the Fire Station
        donations accepted at the door

      Sponsored by the
 Hartford Fire Department
 

              HHS Homecoming            


5:30 p.m. - Parade through downtown
5:30 p.m. - Homecoming Brats Tent at high school
 7:00 p.m. - Hartford vs. Marcellus game at Hartford High School
Halftime - Fireworks
 


Join us for a good game, food, fun, and chattin' with former classmates!
 

Fire Department Demonstrations Little Squirt Eye Exams by the Lions Helicopter on site Andy the Ambulance Bouncy House Face Painting Pictures on Fire Truck	Parade starts at 1:00 Events to follow at the High School      Sponsored by	Everything is F R E E Popcorn Apples Goody Bags Pictures Lots of fun stuff!!
	Hartford Lions Club

Lots of things to do.  If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact:

Hartford Fire Department - (269) 621-3651 click here to send an email.
Hartford Lions Club - Kim Sinclair (269) 621-4707  click here to send an email.
American Red Cross - (269) 621-6456

Swiss Steak Benefit Dinner
(donations accepted for dinner)
 
Dinner - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
and

Keeler General Baptist Church
63627 CR 352 (Keeler)
Decatur MI

Benefit dinner and concert is for Rev. Bill Martin, who is being treated for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.  All proceeds go toward Rev. Martin's medical expenses, medicine, and special housing needs for several months, which will be at least through mid-December.  At this time, his blood work and test are looking good, however, he is still feeling weak and sick.  More treatment and chemo ahead.

Make checks out to Keeler General Baptist Church with a notation for Rev. Bill Martin.

Questions:
Celeste Phillips, Treasurer - (269) 621-4175 
Keeler General Baptist Church
Click here to send an email.
 

Hartford Federated Church
65418 Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI 

8:30 a.m.

Questions:
Becky Schemenauer (269) 214-0838 (cell)
Federated Church office (269) 621-4215

Guest speakers and music
Lynn McCully & Kathy Shoop

Tickets - $12.00
Love offering will be taken for speakers

Price includes breakfast & lunch
(RSVP to Becky if child care is needed.
Please provide sack lunch for each child)

                            Hartford has c-u-t-e kids!

             Halloween
   
                                       

 

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the City of Hartford MI

   Stop by the Police Department for a treat
    and to have your child's candy checked.

                      
  Debbie & Steve Blyly calmly discussing politics in 1964.
Barry Goldwater is on Republican button.
 

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              Hartford Community
        Christmas Bazaar

           Our 41st Year!
                         Sponsored by the
         Hartford United Methodist Women
                
     
     Hartford Middle School Gym
                                                         9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fun and something for everyone . . . over 100 booths!
• Homemade pies and spices
• Custom-made jewelry
• Plants
• Historical photography
• Woodworking
• Christmas gifts and decorations
•  LOTS MORE!

Homemade breakfast and lunch served in cafeteria

Admission fee:  FREE to the public.

Exhibitor Information:
Space rental 
Full space - 8ft x 4 1/2 ft
Half space available

Setup
·  Saturday, Nov. 3  - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - unload at back door
·  No selling prior to 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning
·  If sold out before end of bazaar, booth table must remain in place until 3:00 pm
·  Unload at the back door
·  Tables, covering. and chairs to be furnished by exhibitor
·  Not responsible for anything left over-night
·  United Methodist Women are NOT responsible for anything left overnight
·  Food is to be wrapped to sell. 
·  No salads, cream pies, home canned food, fresh fruit or vegetables.

Note: (school policy for exhibitors and public)
No eating or drinking in the gym
No smoking in the school building
No raffles
No rummage.

Send exhibitor checks to:
United Methodist Women
Angela Showerman
63892 Fair Hope Dr.
Hartford MI 49057

Questions?
Angie Showerman at (269) 621-3673
United Methodist Church office at (269) 621-4103
 

 




General Election

 

Several Hartford Township and City of Hartford Officials will be elected

Must be registered by 10/6/08 to vote in the General Election

Photo ID or other documentation is required for voting.
Contact Township or City Clerks for absentee ballots or more information.

  VOTE
Hartford Township Hall   Ph# 269-621-4658             Hartford City Hall   PH# 269-621-2477
     
                Polls open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.   
 

7th Annual Dinner - A u c t i o n !!
                                         
                                            Sponsored by the
                    Hartford Public Schools
                           Education Foundation for Quality Education
                                                                        at
                                              Hartford Middle School Cafeteria

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Silent Auction
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Dinner served
     Regular auction to follow dinner

$25.00 per person

Contact:
Jerry Lutz 269-208-0472 for tickets or auction donations

All proceeds go to the Hartford Public School Foundation for Quality Education
 

In person at

Hartford High School
Auditorium

Wednesday, Nov. 12th
7:00 p.m.

 The evening event ends a day of assembly
programs at the Hartford High School and
Middle School.  All area students, especially those
in high school and middle school, parents and
adults who care about youth are welcome
and invited to hear him.

Lookadoo will answer questions submitted by local youth about relationships, choices, getting along with parents, life and faith. His style is high energy, hard-hitting humor and an in-your-face message that connects with .

Admission:
1 food item for local food pantry
 

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    Benefit Auction

                   Rev. Bill Martin 

at

Keeler General Baptist Church

63627 Territorial Road

Keeler Michigan

2:00 p.m. until everything is sold 

Everyone is invited to attend.

Concession stand available throughout the afternoon

All proceeds will be given to him and his family to help with medical and living expenses while he is receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. He is recovering from a Bone Marrow Transplant at the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester and is expected to be there at least through mid-December.

There will be all sorts of items available. Come, enjoy yourselves, and purchase something to help this family!
 

• Method of payment will be by cash or check only. 

• All proceeds will be given directly to Rev. Martin to help with his expenses. 

For additional information:

Call Brenda at 269-424-5152  or  269-325-5359

click here to send an email 

7th Annual Lighted Parade and
 Christmas in the Park
  
 Come and enjoy our Winter celebration!

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Chili Cook-Off entries accepted (for all ages)
5:00 p.m. - Chili Cook-Off judging            
            Best Red or Traditional Chili 
            Best Green Chili
            Best Alternative Chili
       Judged on
       • aroma • color • consistency • taste • aftertaste
5:30 p.m. - Chili Awards
• Sample your favorite Chili 
• Bake sale, hot dogs, coffee, and hot chocolate available               
6:00 p.m. - Parade starts from Hartford High School to Ely Park   
                    (click here for parade registration form - return form by December 5th)

After Parade


• Santa arrives (free pictures)
• Christmas Karaoke
• School contest winners announced
• Holiday Extravaganza sponsored by Hartford Chamber of Commerce              

 Caroling and special tree lighting ceremony after parade in Ely Park
             (Raffle drawing for decorated tree held after tree lighting ceremony)



Questions?
Judy Sinclair (269) 621-4870 or click here to send an email

Sponsored by the Hartford Lions Club
 

Click here for Christmas In The Park and Holiday Extravaganza winners
 

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