Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

A reminder from last week’s column concerning Embarr, an acoustic-music ensemble based in Kalamazoo. This Irish-themed group will perform at the Riviera Theatre this Saturday, March 13, at 7 P.M. Embarr’s focus is based upon both traditional and new interpretations of songs and ballads from Ireland, Scotland, and England. All tickets are $5 and are available at the Riviera Theatre …

I dedicate this week’s column to Susan Lowry. I’m not exactly sure why I’m doing this, except for the fact that I really like the Lowry family and consider Tom Senior, Yvonne, and Tom Junior special friends. Like many others, Barb and I told Tom that if he ever needed anything, just give us a call. I’m sure he is …

This is the time of the year that some people dread the most, for the “Tax Man” is wide-awake and on the move. Some will pay additional money by April 15, and some may have already received a tax refund. If you are among the latter, and are having difficulty deciding what to do with this unexpected gift from Uncle …

Last week we received another dumping of that lovely white stuff we know as snow. In case you haven’t gathered from previous columns of mine, I am not a great lover of snow, but I do fully understand that we do need it for its nitrogen content. Once it’s on the ground and has ceased falling, it does look quite …

As we get Out and About, we’re always on the lookout for bargains. BOGO, or Buy One, Get One, is a prime example. You simply buy one item at the regular price, and the second item, of same value, is FREE. What a concept! The Three Rivers Lions Club thinks this is a pretty good idea. They thought enough of …

Welcome to the month of February. My feeling is that we’ve been blessed with a rather mild winter so far. Oh sure, we’ve had a couple wintry storms, but this is Michigan, and we’re in St. Joe County. We miss a lot of bad weather and allow those counties north and west of us handle the really nasty stuff. In …

Ninety percent of the time, I inform you readers of things that are happening, or are going to happen, in the Three Rivers community. The purpose is to give you a reason to get Out and About. The remaining ten percent of the time, I tell you about an event that recently happened, or share some interesting or humorous facts. …

“Cowboy Kickin’ for a Cure”. This is the theme for this year’s Relay for Life and the kick-off party is this evening at the Three Rivers High School cafeteria. The fun starts at six for all those interested in being a part of this very worthwhile event. The actual relay runs from noon to noon, June 25-26, at Armstrong Field …

At times, I mention an event that won’t take place for over a month. I do this because I feel it’s an important event and there also might be a time factor involved. The 2010 Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Ice Breaker Silent Auction is such an event. I would assume that 75% of the residents in the Three …

Happy New Year! 2010 is already five days old, and I still have my list of New Year’s resolutions. Whether I adhere to that list still remains to be seen. I just hope I don’t misplace it. I’ve always preferred the even numbered years. Don’t ask me why. Perhaps it’s because I was born in an even-numbered year, or maybe …