Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

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 …

I’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you can fix just about anything. I have both in my tool box. Here are some special uses for WD-40: Removes crayon marks from walls. These marks were put on walls by some really cute kids. Removes tree sap from your car. …

I’m in favor of saving as much energy as possible, in anyway I can. That’s probably why I enjoy naps so much. I also like to share ways on how to save energy with you readers. Here are four ways to save energy in the kitchen: Cook with smaller appliances. According to the Department of Energy, a toaster or convection …

There are at least five things that are or will be getting cheaper in 2024. They include: — Gas prices. The colder months and lower demand from drivers are largely why there’s been much relief at the pump. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, last December gas prices declined 1.9% year-over-year. Lately, gas prices drop a few cents at …