Around Town

One of the advantages of living in Three Rivers is the number of public parks that are available for all to enjoy. They range in size from a small park, with maybe a bench to sit on, to a large park like Scidmore, complete with a playground, picnic areas, popcorn stand, and even a petting zoo. On any given evening, …

Before I forget, I mentioned last week that I would provide more information on the Summer Full of Art at the Carnegie Center for the Arts. I also mentioned that if you were interested in Session I, you must register by July 7 and that was yesterday. I will therefore still list the classes available, but they will be for …

Welcome to July. This month we are fortunate to have the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra coming to Three Rivers for their annual concert in the park. The date to remember is July 17. I’ll have more information on this special event in a week or so. Many of you still drawing a paycheck will probably have this coming Friday off. As …

We’re in sort of a lull right now in Three Rivers. It’s rather peaceful and quiet. Water Festival is over for another year, and Harmon Fest is still a couple of months away. The Players Theatre on Millard is “dark”, now that the Apple Crate Kids have had their production of Seussical Jr..  Oh, there’s still plenty to do, but …

Last week I mentioned that the St. Joe County Transportation Authority would be inaugurating their “Three Rivers Circle Line” yesterday, June 16. A minor technicality has delayed the start-up of this service. The Sturgis Circle Line has been running successfully for several weeks now, and the Three Rivers Circle Line will soon be up and running. Please watch the Commercial-News …

To those of you interested in the True/False quiz from last week, the answer is TRUE for all of the statements. The thought of eating a spider might just keep me awake at night.