Local Business – Flowers By Anna Grows

A Blessing in Disguise for Flowers by Anna Second Location by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer As some of you have heard, the flower and gift shop just on the east side of town when you come into Buchanan, Flowers by Anna, now has a second location which will be opening up very soon atContinue reading “Local Business – Flowers By Anna Grows”

Local Clubs – Megahurtz Robotics Team 2023 Fundraiser

Megahurtz Robotics 2023 Season Fundraiser MegaHurtz Robotics through a partnership with Lake Michigan STEAMWORKS is an independently funded robotics team for students in Buchanan and surrounding communities. Our mentors and volunteers freely give their time and expertise to support and instruct our students. REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE Our team competes in the international FIRST Robotics Competition.Continue reading “Local Clubs – Megahurtz Robotics Team 2023 Fundraiser”

Past Event – Trek-or-Treat 2022

17th Annual Trek-or-Treat 2022 by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer 978 kids and 905 adults made their way along McCoy Creek Trail for the 17th annual Trek-or-Treat on Saturday, October 29 at 12:30pm – 2pm. The weather was perfect with blue skies and plenty of sun shining through orange leaves. 29 characters lined the trailContinue reading “Past Event – Trek-or-Treat 2022”

Past Event – Local Author Book Signing

Local Buchanan Science Fiction Author and Book Signing by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer Buchanan has gained another new author of a science fiction novel, The Man in Room 204 written by Phil Brackett. Buchanan District Library fittingly hosted the book signing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 6 – 7pm to a group ofContinue reading “Past Event – Local Author Book Signing”

Buchanan Area Senior Center – November 2022

November Events at Buchanan Area Senior Center Submitted by Diana Smuda, BASC Program Coordinator OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATIONThursday, November 17 ~ 4-6pm We are so pleased to announce the completion of the Russ Stephens Memorial Sunroom at the BASC. To celebrate the completion, we are holding an Open House and Ribbon Cutting onContinue reading “Buchanan Area Senior Center – November 2022”

Buchanan District Library – November 2022

November at Buchanan District Library Shared with permission from Buchanan District Library monthly newsletter “Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.“ Lena Dunham BUCKTOWN CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARYThe Saturday After Thanksgiving, November 26 Bucktown Christmas is annual downtown event in Buchanan to kick off the holidayContinue reading “Buchanan District Library – November 2022”

Homeschooling Spotlight – November 2022

Local Homeschooling Fall 2022 Text and Photos Shared with Permission from Posts by Ashley Hanson Yesterday’s lessons had some cool by-products. More kombucha fermenting with new flavors that add even more health benefits…Pomegranate and pineapple. Also made aloe vera soap from aloe we grew, calendula oil and marigold oil we made from our flowers, toppedContinue reading “Homeschooling Spotlight – November 2022”

BCS Superintendent’s Note – November 2022

A November Note from our BCS Superintendent by Patricia Robinson, Buchanan Community Schools Superintendent We recently ended our first quarter and Parent-Teacher Conferences which were held November 2nd and 3rd were a great way for parents to communicate with their child’s teacher to receive a report on their child’s progress. Parent- Teacher Conferences are alsoContinue reading “BCS Superintendent’s Note – November 2022”

Community Press Release – HCU New VP of Member Experience

Honor Credit Union Announces Hire of VP of Member Experience Submitted by Kayla Smith, HCU Brand Coordinator Berrien Springs, MI – October 24, 2022 Honor Credit Union is proud to announce the hire of Jennifer Patrick as VP of Member Experience. With 17 years in the credit union industry, Patrick is no stranger to theContinue reading “Community Press Release – HCU New VP of Member Experience”

Community Press Release – School of American Music After-School Guitar

After-School Guitar at Three Oaks Elementary is Back Submitted by G. Taylor, School of American Music Public Relations On Wednesday October 19 Tom Parisi, Guitar Instructor at the School of American Music made his debut as After-School Guitar Instructor at Three Oaks Elementary School.   The School of American Music has provided music lessons and enrichmentContinue reading “Community Press Release – School of American Music After-School Guitar”