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      Strawberry Festival      Van Buren Youth Fair     Hartford Schools Calendar

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Jan 17
Sunday

     Miss Hartford 2009  

Miss Hartford 2010  Blossom Queen Contest

  

    Hannah Chernugel

Miss Teen Hartford 2009


Miss Teen Hartford 2010  Blossom Queen Contest
 

       Megan Vasquez

With special tributes for past royalty
David Short and Venessa Garcia

3:00 p.m.
Hartford High School Auditorium
Tickets - $15.00 each

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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 H-E-L-P  is here!
  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
   
at
 Department of Human Services
County Road 681
Hartford MI
(269) 621-2800

Thru April 15th (Monday-Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Spanish translation at this site
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday)

at
HIS Place
24 W. Main St
Hartford MI

February 27, March 6, April 3 (Saturdays)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Who qualifies?

►Certified tax preparers are available to file tax forms free of charge for low-to-moderate income taxpayers, especially those who may not be required to file tax returns.
►By submitting a shortened form, renters, seniors receiving Social Security, veterans, and those on disability and unemployment can take advantage of Michigan tax credits that may result in refunds to these filers.
 

Bring the following items with you when you visit one of the tax preparation sites:

● Valid picture ID, such as a Driver’s License or Michigan State ID
● A copy of last year’s tax return (2008), if you have one
● Social Security numbers of everyone listed on the return. Social Security cards are necessary to ensure the information is copied correctly onto the tax return
● W-2 forms from all 2009 jobs
● All 1099 forms for you or anyone in your household who received unemployment insurance benefits or bank account interest, or other forms of income not included in your W-2
● Any statements received from a mortgage company during 2009, or name and address of your landlord and the amount of rent paid
● Property tax receipts or bills of taxes paid in 2009
● IRS notices or letters sent to you or someone in your household during 2009
● For the Home Heating Tax Credit Heating bills for 2009; or contact your utility provider for amount spent in 2009
● If you have an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), bring your ITIN card sent to you by the IRS
● If you are claiming a First Time Homebuyers Credit or a Long-Time Resident Credit, bring a copy of your closing statement to be filed with your return
● If you are claiming a Residential energy credit for work done on your home, bring your invoices
● If you are claiming a New Motor Vehicle credit, please bring your invoice to prove that it was purchased after February 16, 2009
● If you are a divorced or separated parent, and you are the non-custodial parent of an eligible child who is a dependent, please bring a Form 8332 signed by the custodial parent
● Routing number and account number from your bank for your refund to be directly and quickly deposited in your account. If you don’t have a bank account at this time, a representative of a local bank at some of the sites that will assist you to open an account for this purpose
● If you have received assistance from the Department of Human Services in 2008, bring your annual Department of Human Services statement
● Receipts for child care expenses

General Questions? Call: 1-800-310-5454

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  Blood Drive

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

at
Hartford American Legion - Post 93
66297 Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI
 

Need help figuring out the Census stuff?
 
     u-h-h-h-h, well . . . yes!     

          A Census worker will be in Hartford 
     to assist with the census questionnaire
                         at the 
          Hartford Public Library
                   15 Franklin St.
                      Hartford MI

           Upstairs in the ballroom

    ► Monday from 1pm to 7pm 
    ► Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm
    ► Saturday from 10am to 2pm

 

FREE
12 week course

Covers information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; coping skills (handling crisis and relapse), basic information about medications, listening and communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery and rehabilitation, self-care around worry and stress.

Provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms,
self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one's mental illness and its impact on the family.

Course is designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, and significant others of adult persons with severe and persistent mental illness.  The course is not appropriate for individuals who themselves suffer from one of the major mental illnesses.

Taught by trained NAMI family members who have relatives with mental illness.  Follows structured format covering issues frequently faced by families dealing with mental illness

at

Hartford Seventh Day Adventist Church
57825 65 1/2 St
Hartford MI

Wednesdays
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 Registration required

Sponsored by:
NAMI Southwestern Michigan

Contact:
Ethel Wise (269) 463-7061 email
Margaret Prillwitz (269) 844-5449 email

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We're proud to sponsor THIS family affair    
 

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

Tentative Schedule - events will be updated as 2010 schedules are set - much more to come!
Friday, June 11th - Kid's Day - Opening Day 
►  10:00 a.m. - 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 12th          
►    7:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Annual Pancake Breakfast at the High School Cafeteria - sponsored by Hartford Band Boosters.
►    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.
►   8:00 a.m. Rod Knockers Car Show (watch for more details.)
►  10:00 a.m. -  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 2010 Prince, Princess, & Strawberry Baby                              
                                - 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.
►    1:00 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. -  Live Entertainment - to be announced.
►    6:00 p.m. -  Live Entertainment - to be announced.
►    7:00 p.m. -  Live Entertainment  - to be announced.

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 )

2010 Arts and Crafts Vendors.  Click here for 2010 Arts-Crafts registration form
2010 Food Vendors Click here for 2010 Food Vendor registration form.  VB Co. Health Department Guidelines.
         Food Vendors, please call first before sending in your registration.
2010 Strawberry Run on Saturday
2010 Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday
2010 Kiddie's Parade on Friday - EVERYONE is invited to participate, no matter where you are from.  Come on out and see what great kids we have in Hartford!
2010 Prince-Princess-Sweetest Strawberry Baby contest - crowning on Friday after Kiddie's Parade.        
         Click here for 2010 Prince-Princess-Baby contest registration form.

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 2009 Strawberry Festival contests. 
► Click here for more photos and festival slideshow.

2010 Hartford Strawberry Festival is set for June 11 and 12 ONLY
►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

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

Schedule of events will be updated as 2010 information becomes available.                                   

Saturday July 17, 2010
9:00 a.m. - All Still Judging
12:00 p.m. - Dog Show

Sunday July 18, 2010
12:00 p.m. - Rabbit Judging in Small Animal Area
  7:00 p.m. - Evening Gospel Service at Community Tent

Monday July 19, 2010
  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 20, 2010
  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 21, 2010 - 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 22, 2010
Ladies Day-Veterans-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 23, 2010
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 24, 2010
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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             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

                           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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              Hartford Community
        Christmas Bazaar

           Our 43nd 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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9th 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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