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Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

RECURRING 
Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, May 10-Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. 

MAY 
May 9
Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.
Blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Doyle Community Center. Register at www.GiveBloodNow.com.
“Spring Cruise-In and Eats,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Includes a classic car cruise-in, live music and unveiling of “Art Around Town” selections. 
May 10
Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or until supply is depleted, Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.
“Our Town in Clay” community project, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Door Gallery, book space in person or email opendoorpottery@gmail.com.
May 12
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.
May 13
Sturgis Middle School orchestra spring concert, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. 
May 14
“Kid Connection,” 4-5:30 p.m., Sturgis Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant St. Intended for elementary school students. Registration encouraged, but not required, www.vbsrpo.events/p/kidconnection.
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. 
SMS and SHS choir spring concert, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. 
May 17
“Our Town in Clay” community project, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Door Gallery, book space in person or email opendoorpottery@gmail.com.
May 19
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.
May 20
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting, 5 p.m., Historic Courthouse, Centreville.
May 21
Sturgis Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., city hall. 
May 22
Sturgis High School graduation, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
May 23
“Bourbon, Bacon & Blues,” 5:30-10:30 p.m., downtown Sturgis.
May 24
Sturgis veterans third annual car show. 
May 26
No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (Memorial Day).
May 28
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. 
May 30
Final day of academic year at Sturgis Public Schools (half day).
Sturgis Public School adult education graduation, 6-7 p.m.

JUNE 
June 2
Sturgis Township Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., township hall.
June 6
“Movies on North,” downtown Sturgis. 
June 9
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.
June 11
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. 
June 12-14
Three Rivers Water Festival. 
June 13
“Family Friendly Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.
June 16
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.
June 17
St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., third floor of Historic Courthouse.
Sturgis Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., city hall. 
June 23
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall, moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to Sturgis Fest.
June 24
Sturgis Fest, annual kick-off dinner, Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.
June 25
Sturgis Fest, “Family Night.”
June 26
Sturgis Fest, “Bike Night.”
June 27
Sturgis Fest, Hispanic heritage celebration, classic car cruise-in and “Electric Night Parade.”
June 28
Sturgis Fest, “Sports Day” and fireworks display.

JULY 
July 7 
Sturgis Township Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., township hall.
July 9
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. 
July 7-11
“Rock of the Rainforest,” Sturgis Civic Players. 
July 11
“MI Art Fest,” 5-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Features include car and truck cruise-in, “Color Run,” entertainment, craft vendors, monster truck and wagon rides and Open Door Gallery 25th anniversary celebration. 
July 11-14
White Pigeon Days. 
July 12
Foam recycling, 9 a.m.-noon, city of Sturgis compost site, 27751 E. Fawn River Road. 
July 15
Sturgis Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., city hall. 
July 18-20
Covered Bridge Days, Centreville.
July 23
Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. 
July 24-27
Burr Oak Heritage Festival, theme is “A More Perfect Union.”
July 25
“Dog Days of Summer, 5:30-9 p.m., includes “Movies on North,” downtown Sturgis. 

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