Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

A few rules to remember, when out riding bicycles: Bikes are not permitted on the sidewalk in the downtown business district. If you must use the sidewalk, walk your bicycle. Bicyclists are bound by the same rules as motor vehicles. This means that you must stop at all intersections where stop signs are installed. The same goes for traffic lights. …

One hundred and twenty-six lucky people took a FREE trip around the world Saturday, April 27. They did this by way of a concert performed by the Kalamazoo Ringers of Kalamazoo. “TO THE WORLD: PEACE was the theme of the concert, which featured music from Israel, Thailand, Jamaica, Ireland, Africa, Italy and the United States. Martha Matthews directed the seventeen …

If you are a fan of Jeopardy and enjoy participating in trivia games, here are some interesting facts about the Great Lakes you might want to jot down and remember for your next trivia gathering: Despite its massive size, Lake Superior is an extremely young formation by Earth’s standards. It’s only 10,000 years old. Lake Erie is the fourth-largest Great …

A reminder of the Kalamazoo Ringers concert this coming Saturday, April 27. The venue is the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville, 320 North Main Street, Three Rivers. The concert will begin at 7 PM and will feature the Kalamazoo Ringers performing on seven octaves of hand-bells and six octaves of hand-chimes. After the concert, everyone is welcome to meet …

The First Church of God, 17398 M-86, Three Rivers, would like to invite everyone to their Indoor Yard Sale this Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. Friday sale hours are from 9 AM until 4 PM and Saturday hours are from 9 AM until 2 PM. Come search for just the right treasure you may or may not need. …

I’m hoping that electric cars aren’t the main form of transportation in my lifetime. I find the cons of having one outweigh the pros. Rental car companies now offer fully electric vehicles in their fleets. If you are considering owning an EV, you might want to rent one first. Here are some things you’ll want to know before driving one: …

April doesn’t have any federal holidays, but it does have several days that are worth mentioning. April 15 is “Tax Day”. It’s the last day to have your tax return postmarked. Right now, you still have a week or so to get your return filed. If you ignore this, you will eventually get a letter informing you that you are …

As much as we all might enjoy getting Out and About, there are some places we are not permitted to go, no matter how much our curiosity beckons us to do so. Here are several of them: Area 51, United States. Enshrouded in mystery and a regular feature in sci-fi folklore, Area 51 is a top-secret U.S. Air Force facility …

I’m pretty sure that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be classified as “The All American Sandwich”. My favorite is peanut butter and blackberry jam. That combined with a cold glass of milk can make a terrific lunch for just about anyone. Peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. Here are six other uses for that yummy treat that can …

If you enjoy a fish dinner and love auctions, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a walleye dinner and silent auction on this date from 5 to 8 PM at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. This fundraiser will benefit Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM). The cost is $17/person and tickets …