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2009
Hartford Michigan
  Community Events  
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         Full Schedules:   
      Strawberry Festival      Van Buren Youth Fair     Hartford Schools Calendar

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Jan 13
Sunday

  Miss Hartford 2008  

Miss Hartford 2009  Blossom Queen Contest
Miss Teen Hartford 2009  Blossom Queen Contest (1st ever for Hartford)
 

 Patricia Hockelberg
      
         3:00 p.m.
Hartford High School Auditorium
Tickets - $13.00 each

5 Contestants - Miss Hartford 2009:
Hannah Chernugel, Alicia Johnson, Natasha Madison, Emily Warrens, Alisha Wismer

5 Contestants - Miss Teen Hartford 2009:
Brooke Edmonds, Cassie Goss, Kelsey Pomeroy, Megan Vasquez, Kara Weberg

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.



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                                RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
                                 
                             12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

                  You could be the one to save a life!
                                                       
                                                                                                   at

                         Hartford United Methodist Church
                           425 E. Main
                         Hartford MI
                         (across the street from the Fire Station)
 

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.

Call for more information
(269) 621-4656 (Hartford Red Cross Office)
(269) 621-4103 (United Methodist Church Office)
 

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Community of Hartford
Town Meeting
  

at

Hartford High School Cafeteria

7:00 p.m. -  8:30 p.m.

Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, clubs, organizations, congregations
and anyone who wants to see our downtown revitalized.

Hyett Palma Group will be here to help us develop a new vision.

 

  YOUR questions, input, and ideas are needed to help shape the future of downtown Hartford.

 

Questions
Hartford City Hall (269) 621-2477
 

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             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
 

Apr 12
Sunday

Hartford Federated Church
invites you to our

Good Friday Service

7:00 p.m.

♦ Special music

♦ Sanctuary Choir

♦ Ordinance of Communion

in celebration of the resurrection of our Savior

8:30 a.m. - Annual Sonrise Service led by our youth
9:30 a.m. - Full course Easter Breakfast
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with special music and
Sanctuary Choir's presentation of the musical-drama,
You Thought of Us.

at

Hartford Federated Church
65418 Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI

Questions:
Pastor Tim Nyhuis
(269) 621-3251
click here to send an email.

  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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for adoption of a

9-1-1 Service Fee

Click here to read the surcharge proposal
and how it will affect the Van Buren Co. 9-1-1 service and your phone bill.

Voting to be held at
Hartford Township Hall and
Hartford City Hall
 

Questions or additional information:
269-621-3408 - Hartford Public Library
Visit our website at www.hartford-library.org

5:00 p.m.  -  7:00 p.m.

followed by the

Annual Spring Band Concert
with performances by Hartford Public Schools
6th Grade Band, Jr. Band, Jazz Band, and Senior Band

Under the direction of John Murphy

at the Hartford Middle School

 Pre-sale Tickets
see any band student or call
Michelle (269) 621-6320 or Cynthia (269) 621-5182
$4.00

Tickets at the Door
$5.00

All proceeds to benefit the
Hartford Public Schools Band programs

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.

▪ 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. 

In honor of
William (Bill) Dyer
 

Active member of the wonderful and talented group of musicians known as the Hartford Alumni Band for many years, up to the time of his death.

Retired from Hartford Post Office in 1983 after 36 1/2 years of service with 11 years as Post Master and 10 years as Assistant Post Master.

Bill is the great grandson of Alfred D. Robinson, who served with Birge's Western Sharpshooter, Company D during the Civil War.  He is the brother of Robert Dyer who also served in Korea.
 

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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

Friday, June 12th - Kid's Day - Opening Day 
►  10:00 a.m. -  A&A Amusements - blowups & kiddie games
►    5:30 p.m. - Lineup for Kiddies Parade at Red Arrow Elementary School
►    6:00 p.m. - Kiddies Parade through downtown Hartford - Prince, Princess, and Sweetest Strawberry Baby
                          will ride FREE on the Little Smilin' Choo Choo train in Friday and Saturday parades.  Rides at
                          other times, $1.00 per person throughout the Strawberry Festival.
►    6:30 p.m. - Crowning of Prince-Princess and Sweetest Strawberry Baby
►    7:00 p.m. - John Dudley, Magician and Author - a favorite, delightful show for young and old. 
                           You will be kept laughing and wondering how John performs his funny magic.
►    8:00 p.m. -  Drawing for two bicycles after Magic Show.
►    8:00 p.m. -  Compassion Gymnastics Performance Team demonstrations.

Click on the underlined links for more information

Saturday, June 13th          
►    7:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Annual Pancake Breakfast at the High School Cafeteria -
                                            sponsored by the Hartford Band Boosters Organization.
►    7:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Strawberry Run - Sponsored by Hartford Lions Club.
                    Obtain runner packets and late registrations at high school
►                8:30 a.m. - Start of 5km walk, 5K Run,10km Run at high school
►                8:45 a.m. - Start of 1 mile Family Walk at high school.
►  10:00 a.m. -  A&A Amusements - blowups & kiddie games.
►  10:00 a.m. -  11:30 a.m. - Basketball Shooting Contest.
►  10:30 a.m. -  Horseshoe Tournament Registration.
►  11:00 a.m. -  Hula Hoop Contest (endurance and creativity) - all ages invited to compete; hoops provided
►  11:00 a.m. -  Horseshoe Tournament - 1st heat - sponsored by Hartford Federated Church.
►  11:30 a.m. -  Frozen T-shirt Contest in Ely Park - sponsored by the Hartford Lions Club.
►  12:30 p.m. -  Parade lineup at Hartford High School  .
►    1:00 p.m. -  Strawberry Parade through downtown Hartford 
                               Take a peek at a few special parades entries:
                                - Restored 1700s Royal Carriage to carry our 2009 Prince, Princess, & Strawberry Baby
                                - 48th Annual Pony Express Ride - more than 100 Pony Express riders to participate
                                - Little Smilin' Choo Choo Train - Prince, Princess, and Strawberry Baby contestants ride
                                  FREE during Friday and Saturday parades.  Rides at other times, $1.00 per person
                                  throughout the Strawberry Festival.
►    1:30 p.m. -  4:00 p.m. - Kids fingerprinting with photo sponsored by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept.
►    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. -  Horseshoe Tournament - 2nd heat - Championship round
►    3:00 p.m. -  Compassion Gymnastics Performance Team demonstrations.
►    4:30 p.m. -  Bethany Blu - Jazz-Country-Blues from the 60s, 70s, & today - Live Entertainment.
►    6:00 p.m. -  Matt King presents Roy Orbison - Live Entertainment click here for audio sample.
►    7:00 p.m. -  Matt King presents - Elvis  - Live Entertainment  click here for audio sample.

Other fun events:  Rock Climbing Wall, Dunk Tank, Face Painting . . . lots more!

Click on the underlined links for more information

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

2009 Arts and Crafts Vendors click here for application.
2009 Food Vendors click here for application and VB Co. Health Department Guidelines (No longer accepting Food Vendor applications.  Click here to be placed on the 2010 Food Vendor email notification list).
2009 Strawberry Run on Saturday information and registration  OR  click here to download signup form.
2009 Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday click here for registration form.
2009 Kiddie's Parade on Friday - (use same registration form as Saturday parade) - EVERYONE is invited to participate, no matter where you are from.  Come on out and see what great kids we have in Hartford!
2009 Prince-Princess-Sweetest Strawberry Baby contest - crowning on Friday after Kiddie's Parade.        
         Click here to view Prince-Princess and Sweetest Strawberry Baby contestant photos and voting ballots.

Click on the underlined links for more information

       
Schedule of Events - printer friendly.

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

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

► Click here for results and photos of Strawberry Festival contests. 
► Click here for more photos and festival slideshow.

2009 Hartford Strawberry Festival is set for June 12 and 13 ONLY
►Click here for registration forms
►Click here to be placed on the 2010 Strawberry Festival vendor email list.

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

2nd Annual
Mark Olds Memorial
    
Athletic Scholarship Golf Outing

Lake Cora Hills Golf Club

3 Player Scramble

Net proceeds go to
Mark Olds Memorial Scholarship Fund

1st Place Prize - $500

• 7:00 a.m. Check-in

• 8:00 a.m. shotgun start

• Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Closest to the Pin

• Door Prizes

• Greens fee, cart, breakfast, lunch & refreshments included

Click here to download registration form

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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 18, 2009
9:00 a.m. - All Still Judging
12:00 p.m. - Dog Show

Sunday July 19, 2009
12:00 p.m. - Rabbit Judging in Small Animal Area
  7:00 p.m. - Evening Gospel Service at Community Tent

Monday July 20, 2009
  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
                           • Off Road Derby       • Burn-out Contest        

Tuesday July 21, 2009
  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 Draft Horse Arena
  7:00 p.m. - Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm Tractors, 4 wheel Drive, and Modifieds

Wednesday July 22, 2009 - 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 Pull
10:30 a.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show (Courtesy of Hartford McDonalds)
  1:00 p.m. - Dairy Judging
  1:30 a.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show (Courtesy of Hartford McDonalds)
  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
  7:00-8:30 p.m. - Kevin Lockhart-guitar & Bill Bosler-hammer dulcimer at the Community Tent

Thursday July 23, 2009
Ladies Day, Veterans and Senior Citizens Day. Free admission for ladies 19 & over, 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 (learn about planting herbs and demo on cooking with herbs and party platters & party arrangements.)
  1:00 p.m. - Pony Pull - Draft Horse Arena
  1:00 p.m. - Senior Citizens Program & Activities Entertainment by Jeff & Jim
  7:00 p.m. - Square Dancing - Community Tent
  7:00 p.m. - Dayna Malow - FREE Grandstand show.
  8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  -  B-4  classic rock & blues at Community Tent
10:00 p.m. - Fireworks

Friday July 24, 2009
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 Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Girls' Barrel Racing, Boot Scramble, and Mutton Busting at Grandstand
  8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - The McLains Acoustic Country & Blues at the Community Tent

Saturday July 25, 2009
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
  2:00 p.m. - Cat & Dog Exhibitors Award Program
  3:00 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor Awards Program at Horse Arena
  4:00 p.m. - Mule Pull at Draft Horse Arena
  4:00 p.m. - SMAC Awards Program (cavies, goats, rabbits & poultry)
  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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This is a new program for the Hartford area. 
Children will learn to make a different food each day, play games,
decorate an apron and assistant chef hat, learn health tips, and much more!

Closing program
Friday evening
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:
Hartford Seventh-Day Adventist Church
57825 Pinery Rd
Hartford MI 

Questions:
Ethel Wise
(269) 463-7061

                                                       
                       The Gratitude Steel Band
                    10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.                          Madcap "life size" Puppets
                                                                                                          presents
                                                                                                    Once Upon A Clock
                                                                                                  1:00 p.m.

                          
                         

                                   11:00 a.m.                                               
                       

Continuous Renaissance
performance by

Sponsored by the Hartford Public Library       ♦       Funded by the Pokagon Foundation

Questions:
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian
Click here to send an email
Hartford Public Library
269-621-3408
 

                        7:00 p.m. - ??

An annual event in the gazebo at Cross's Corner out by I-94.               
Professional musicians who have worked together off-on since 1947!

Refreshments served - 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) - M.C., Sax, Clarinet
Jamie Dyer (HHS 1975) - Drums
Dan Farmer - Trumpet
Bob Watts - Acoustic Bass
Larry Blyly (HHS 1946) - Keyboard

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

The Hartford Alumni Band will also perform on Thursday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. 
at Concerts In the Park in Ely Park

Friday HOME game dates: 
   8/28/09   Bloomingdale 
    9/4/09   Martin
  10/2/09   Lawton "Homecoming"
  10/9/09   Decatur
10/23/09   Lawrence 

Questions:
Tim Nyhuis 269-621-4521
Click here to send me an email.
 

Van Buren Co. Fair Grounds
55670 CR 681
Hartford, Michigan

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food on the grounds - kitchen opens at 7:00 a.m.
Camping Available  269-325-3483

► 8:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Threshing, Working Sawmill, Shingle Mill
► 11:00 a.m. Tractor Pull Weigh-in
► 11:00 a.m. Tractor Games
►  12:00 p.m. Child Pedal Pull (Ages 12 & under)
►  1:00 p.m. Tractor parade through grounds
► 1:30 p.m. Tractor Pull Weigh-in
► 2:00 p.m. Farm Stock Tractor Pull
► Dusk - Lighted Truck Show

►  Homemade Ice Cream daily, Kettle Corn

Tickets $5.00 each person

Questions:
269-621-3443
269-580-1254
 

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments served

                                             Join us for cherished moments back in time

                                                      ► Help identify old photos of Hartford people and places
                                                      ► Bring special historic photos of Hartford
                                                      ► Share your hometown memories
                                                      ► All ages of Hartford Historians welcomed.

Collaborating resources with

- Emma Thornburg Sefcik
- Hartford Public Library
and all interested
- Hartford Historians

Questions:
Emma Thornburg Sefcik 621-4349 or email
History of Hartford at www.hartfordmichigan.com

Stephanie Daniels 621-3408 or email
Hartford Public Library at www.hartford-library.org
 

7:30 p.m.

at
Hartford Township Hall
61310 CR687
Hartford MI

I-94 Corridor Economic Plan Proposal
Prepared by Abonmarche

To discuss I-94 Corridor
and receive public comment.

Very large .pdf file - worth the wait with high-speed DSL (est. 1-1/2 minutes) or Cable.  Not recommended for slower 56k dialup modems.

List of Maps
within the Corridor Plan

Map-Regional Location pg 5

Map-Existing Land Use pg 17.jpg

Map-Existing Zoning pg 18.jpg

Map-Future Land Use pg 39.jpg

► Hay rides
► Special music by Valor III
► Hotdog roast
► Pot luck - the biggest pot luck table you have ever seen!!
► Door prizes

Plenty of fun and food for all. 
Guest are very welcome.

From I-94, go 2 miles on CR687 to 72nd Ave, turn left, go 1 mile to stop sign, turn right on gravel - 1st farm on the left.

              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. Lawton game at Hartford High School
 

 

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

             Pancake Breakfast
  

         7 a.m. - 12 NOON

        at the Fire Station
        donations accepted at the door
       all proceeds to benefit fire prevention

      Sponsored by the
 Hartford Fire Department
 

A very special day in Hartford!

Fire Department Demonstrations Kids Fingerprinting Eye Exams by the Lions Helicopter on site Andy the Ambulance Bouncy House Face Painting Pictures on Fire Truck McGruff the Crime Dog More . . .	Parade starts at 1:00 Events to follow at the High School      Sponsored by	Everything is F R E E Popcorn Apples Goody Bags Shirts 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

dazzling ball-handling tricks

high-flying slam dunks

hilarious family comedy

It's not your Grandfather's basketball show!

Tickets are just $7.00 in advance
Available at Sinclair Graphics or (269) 621-3651
Kids under age 5 FREE

6:30 p.m.

at

Hartford High School
Gym doors open at 6:00 p.m.

FREE autograph session after show.

Proudly presented by
Hartford Lions Club

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Stories and Games

Join us and meet
Doc Fletcher, Author

with his presentation

Canoeing and Kayaking through Michigan

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p .m.

The slide show is a photographic journey down selected rivers from each of his two books, Weekend Canoeing in Michigan (2008 release) & Michigan Rivers Less Paddled (2009). You'll be introduced to a day trip down each river that includes the river's "degree of difficulty", float time, obstacles expected, and key landmarks encountered. All local canoe - kayak livery info is included.  Histories of nearby towns (with that town's local Detroit Tiger radio affiliate) are discussed, & tales are told of a local, old time, tavern in that town - a place to relax and relive the day's river adventure.

Doc took his first canoe trip in 1978 on the Pere Marquette River and, ever since then, gets back into a canoe whenever possible. He enjoyed a rewarding 30 year career as an account executive with the folks at Duracell, the battery company, from 1976-2006. 
 

Questions
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian  email
269-621-3408
 

All are invited to our

Party

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 Everyone must wear black!

Vampire fangs provided

● games ● prizes ● vampire snacks

Questions
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian  email
269-621-3408

 

Hartford History Night
at the
Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin St
Hartford MI

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments served

                                             Join us for cherished moments back in time

                                                      ► Help identify old photos of Hartford people and places
                                                      ► Bring special historic photos of Hartford
                                                      ► Share your hometown memories
                                                      ► All ages welcomed.

Joining resources with

- Emma Thornburg Sefcik
History of Hartford webmaster
Stephanie Daniels,
- Hartford Public Library
and all interested
- Hartford Historians

Questions:
Emma Thornburg Sefcik 621-4349 or email
History of Hartford at www.hartfordmichigan.com

Stephanie Daniels 621-3408 or email
Hartford Public Library at www.hartford-library.org
 

Hartford Public Library
         15 Franklin St
              Hartford MI

12:00 NOON - 2:00 p.m.

Games - Prizes - Treats

Guess the number of worms in the jar!

Questions
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian  email
269-621-3408
 

                           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 have your child's candy checked.

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

Hartford Township Hartford Township Hall  Ph# 269-621-4658 ●  Fire equipment millage renewal No other proposals or races in Hartford Twp.

City of Hartford Hartford City Hall Ph# 269-621-2477 ● Fire equipment millage renewal ● New tax for community recreation programs ● Mayoral and 3 city commission races

              Hartford Community
        Christmas Bazaar

           Our 42nd 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 - 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

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In full concert at the

Hartford Federated Church
65418 Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI

6:00 p.m.

Bring a friend and join us for an evening of awesome music.

Click here for a sample of Southern Gospel at it's finest!

Freewill Offering

Questions:
Pastor Tim Nyhuis email
(269) 621-3251

8th 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-individuals & businesses)
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 November 30th)

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
          


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

Sponsored by the Hartford Lions Club
 

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