Calendar of Events October 19, 2018 Coldwater Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street (517) 278-5985 info@coldwaterchamber.com Roundtable with Congressman Tim Walberg Coldwater Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bring your biggest questions and concerns to the Roundtable Session with Congressman Walberg on October 19th at 11:30a. Chamber members only. Spaces are limited. October 12, 2018 - October 13, 2018 Halloween Haunted Forest Rotary Park 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM EST Julie Santure, 517.278.8566 jsanture@coldwater.org October 13, 2018 Bonteboktoberfest (Beer Fest) Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Drive Battle Creek, MI 49014 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Victor, 269-979-1351 vjovanovich@binderparkzoo.org Binder Park Zoo Bonteboktoberfest- Saturday, October 13th, 2018 Set inside the zoo after hours, this popular beer tasting festival uniquely showcases over forty of Michigan s finest craft microbreweries (ciders, meads and wines, too). Event goers will enjoy a menu of beer-centric small bite food pairings included in the ticket price. As part of the admission price, each guest receives a souvenir Bonteboktoberfest tasting glass, 12 drink tickets and small bite food pairings. Additional drink vouchers are available for purchase if your glass runs dry as well as food truck menu choices for the bigger appetites. Bonteboktoberfest is a fundraising event named for the bontebok, a rare species of antelope found in the Western Cape Area of South Africa and in Wild Africa at Binder Park Zoo. The bontebok is a Species Survival Plan (SSP) animal through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Proceeds from Bonteboktoberfest help support zoo operations. Binder Park Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no tax funding. Page 1/16
October 13, 2018 Branch Area Coalition Rescue's 3rd Annual Spay-Ghetti and No Balls Dinner The Goodie Shop 30 N Monroe St. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST B.A.R.C., 517.227.7288 barcspayandneuter@weebly.com October 15, 2018 Presents: Outdoor Movie Night. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM EST, (517)278-5031 October 16, 2018 McTeacher Night Fundraiser at the Coldwater McDonald's Coldwater McDonald's 51 E Chicago St. 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM EST Holly Morris, 517-278-3608 ext 6# hollymorrismcds@gmail.com Coldwater McDonald's will be holding a McTeacher Night Fundraiser at the Coldwater McDonalds on Tuesday, October 16 2018 from 4:30-7:00 PM, they will be hosting St. Charles Catholic School. School staff and teachers will be on site to welcome and assist families and students that evening. McDonald's will be donating 20% of inside sales to the school. McDonald's encourages the community to come and see their favorite principal and teachers and raise money for educational programs. October 17, 2018 Patently Good Ideas: Intellectual Property Laws for Business & Entrepreneurs Branch District Library - Coldwater Branch 10 E. Chicago St 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST Denise Yennie, 517 278 2341 ext. 11 YennieD@BranchDistrictLibrary.org Page 2/16
October 18, 2018 - October 28, 2018 ZooBoo (Binder Park Zoo) Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Drive Battle Creek, MI 49014 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST Victor, 269-979-1351 vjovanovich@binderparkzoo.org ZooBoo runs October 18-21 & 25-28; Thursday and Friday 4-8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-8pm (closed Monday through Wednesday). Admission is $9 per person for zoo members and $10 for non-members and may be purchased at the gate. Admission includes unlimited train, carousel and hayrides, the Trick-or-Treat Trail, life-size games, and the Wild Science Zone with six spooky learning themes. Guests can also enjoy a series of exciting stage shows at the Wildlife Discovery Theater including magic acts, Imagination Station, DJ Dance Party and more. The Boo-ville Carnival is back (.25 per ticket or $1 for 5) and paintball ($5 per game), too. Costumes are encouraged as well as bringing your own trick-or-treat container. October 18, 2018 Annual Career Fair Dearth Community Center 262 S Sprague St 07:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST Cayden Sparks, 517.278.5985 info@coldwaterchamber.com October 18, 2018 Branch County Republican Party Executive Committee Meeting Promedica Coldwater Community Care and Conference Center 370 E. Chicago Street 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM EST Dennis Armstrong, 734-652-3090 drarmstrong.branchgop@gmail.com October 19, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 3/16
October 19, 2018 - October 21, 2018 Tibbits Young Audiences presents: The Snow White Variety Show 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM EST Andrew Harmon, 517-278-6029 boxoffice@tibbits.org All the fun of just about every TV-show genre you can imagine is jam-packed into this wild and fast-paced comedy! You will become the live studio audience on a talk show, Real Talk with Fairytale Legends, where the seven dwarves tell the story of Snow White. Each new dwarf takes a turn telling part of Snow White s famous story in his or her own unique voice. At any given moment, the story can be anything romance, comedy, home improvement show, suspense, Western, epic poetry, mystery, cooking show, stand-up routine, or blockbuster action movie! There s even a Miss Fairest of Them All beauty pageant! It all culminates in a mad-dash ending of fast-changing genres that sets the record straight on Snow White s happily-ever-after. Show Dates: October 19, 20 @ 7pm and 21 @ 2pm Tibbits Young Audiences produces two shows yearly with a full cast of about 50 students. A play in the fall and a musical in the spring provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts. Shows are open to youth in fourth through eighth grade. October 25, 2018 Habitat for Humanity Restore: Fundraiser J.T.'s Billiard Bar & Grill 50 E Chicago Street 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST Cheri Murphy, habitatbranchcounty.director@gmail.com Come join the Habitat for Humanity: Restore of Coldwater at J.T.'s Billiard Bar & Grill on Thursday, October 25th at 5p.m. to help Habitat for Humanity raise money to help individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self reliance through shelter. Their vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. In addition to building new homes, Habitat repairs and renovates existing homes, leads neighborhood revitalization efforts, advocates for fair housing policies, helps communities cleanup and rebuild after natural disaster, and accepts and resells donated items through the Restore. Habitat's mission: seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Event runs from 5:00pm - 11:00pm: -Silent auction -Live auction -50/50 raffle -Costume Contest with prizes -Live music with Denny Bice Page 4/16
October 26, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive "Fall Fest" 89 W Chicago St., (517) 278-5031 October 27, 2018 Tibbits Classic Film Series: Monster Fest 3 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172 boxoffice@gmail.com The triple feature on October 27 will feature Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) before the Coldwater Halloween Parade, with Monster on Campus (1958) and Mole People (1956) being shown after the Halloween Parade. Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. October 27, 2018 The City of Coldwater Presents: 2018 Halloween Parade Downtown Coldwater 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM EST Karey Farrell, 517.278.8812 coldwaterholidayparade@yahoo.com October 27, 2018 new event Hidden Ponds Horse Rescue 152 E. Colon Rd. 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM EST Hidden Ponds Horse Rescue, (517)278-2360 Page 5/16
November 2, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 November 2, 2018 Schmitz Foam Products Ribbon Cutting Schmitz Foam Products 188 Treat Ave. 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM EST Judy Krzeminski, j.krzeminski@schmitzfoam.com Ribbon Cutting is open to public. November 3, 2018 Tibbits Annual Auction 14 S. Hanchett St 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST Amy, 517-278-6029 specialevents@tibbits.org November 9, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 6/16
November 10, 2018 Tibbits Classic Film Series: Noir in November 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172 boxoffice@gmail.com The Noir in November double feature on November 10 will be showing Detour (1948) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947). Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. November 13, 2018 After Business Hours Presents: Longstreet Living Longstreet Living 720 E. Chicago Rd. 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM EST Quincy, MI Chamber of Commerce, November 16, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 November 23, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 7/16
November 30, 2018 Quickbooks Training Session Coldwater Chamber of Commerce Board Room 20 Division St. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM EST Chamber Director, 5172785985 info@coldwaterchamber.com Quickbooks training session is six and a half hours with lunch provided at noon. Registration fee is $150.00. No computer required, but please bring note taking material. Session will be held at the Coldwater Chamber Board Room at 20 Division St., Coldwater, MI. Instructed by Paul Plant of Taylor, Plant, and Watkins. November 30, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 December 7, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 December 14, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 8/16
December 15, 2018 Tibbits Classic Film Series: The Marx Brothers 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172 boxoffice@gmail.com The December 15 double feature will showcase two of the Marx Brothers finest movies, with Duck Soup (1933) and Night at the Opera (1935). Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. December 21, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 December 28, 2018 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 January 4, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 9/16
January 11, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 January 12, 2019 Tibbits Classic Film Series: 80s Classics by Director John Carpenter 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172786029 boxoffice@gmail.com The John Carpenter double feature on January 12 will be showing Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and The Thing* (1982), both Carpenter directed movies. *The Thing is an R rated film. Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. January 18, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 January 25, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 10/16
February 1, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 February 8, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 February 15, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 February 16, 2019 2019 Academy Award Nominated Shorts 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172786029 boxoffice@gmail.com On February 16 there will be a special screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominated Short Films. The films shown will be those nominated for the 2019 Academy Awards in the categories of Best Animated Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film. Admission to the Academy Award Nominated Shorts feature is $8. Concessions will be available for purchase. February 22, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 11/16
March 1, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 March 8, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 March 15, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 March 22, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 March 29, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 April 5, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 12/16
April 6, 2019 Tibbits Classic Film Series: Adventures in Outer Space 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172786029 boxoffice@gmail.com The out of this world double feature on April 6 will be presenting Forbidden Planet (1956) and This Island Earth (1955). Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. April 12, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 April 19, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 April 26, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 13/16
May 3, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 May 10, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 May 17, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 May 18, 2019 Life Walk&Run for Beginnings Care for Life Center First Baptist Church of Coldwater 102 Bishop Ave. 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST Jane Ford, 5172783355 beginningscare@hotmail.com Annual Event to raise funds for this service organization. Includes: 1 Mile Walk, 5K Run, Children's Activities, Silent Auction, Free Refreshments May 24, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 14/16
May 25, 2019 Tibbits Classic Film Series: Mystery Night 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172786029 boxoffice@gmail.com The mysterious double feature on May 25 will show Forbidden Planet (1956) and Phantom Lady (1944). Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. May 31, 2019 Presents: Friday Night Alive, 517-278-5031 Page 15/16
June 8, 2019 Tibbits Classic Film Series: Art of the Silver Screen 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Tirsha Odisher, 5172786029 boxoffice@gmail.com The June 8 double feature will showcase two great all-time movies, with Invitation to the Dance (1956) and Citizen Kane (1941). Beginning September 29, 2018 and running through June 8, 2019, The Tibbits Classic Film Series returns with one double feature each month. Featuring, classic sci-fi, musicals, noir, comedies, schlocky B-movie monsters, mystery night, an 80s double feature showcasing director John Carpenter, plus a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Nominees for best short, animated and live action. Admission to the classic film series is FREE, donations are accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. Page 16/16