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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ....... 1

EATS & DRINKS ............ 6

FESTIVALS & EVENTS ....... 13

DOWNTOWN MAP .............. 16

DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY ..... 19

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LAPEER OPTIMIST CLUB

NIGHTMARE ON NEPESSING ST. OCTOBER 12

KIWANIS CLUB OF LAPEER CIDER AND DONUT SALES OCTOBER 17-18

THE GREAT PUMPKIN ASK OCTOBER 19

THE DOWNTOWN TREAT WALK AND PUMPKIN FEST OCTOBER 26

LADIES NIGHT OUT NOVEMBER 15

WINTERFEST DECEMBER 6-7

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DOWNTOWN LAPEER

LAPEER REWARDS FEBRUARY - MAY

WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH

EASTER FESTIVAL APRIL 13

HISTORIC FARMERS MARKET OF LAPEER MAY 4 - OCTOBER 26

LAPEER CAR CRUISE MAY 6 - SEPTEMBER 9

LAPEER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL MAY 13

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 27



SWING OUT JUNE 6

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES JUNE 6 - AUGUST 8

LAPEER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL JUNE 10, JULY 8

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LAKESTONE BANK & TRUST ICE CREAM SOCIAL JUNE 21

KIWANIS CLUB OF LAPEER

FLYING PANCAKE BREAKFAST JUNE 22

FAMILY FUN DAY JUNE 26



LAPEER DAYS AUGUST 16-18

LAPEER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 9

OKTOBERFEST SEPTEMBER 21

HAUNTED LAPEER GHOST TOURS OCTOBER 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

BAUBLES AND BROOMSTICKS OCTOBER 5

ZOMBIES ON NEPESSING ST./HEARSE FESTIVAL OCTOBER 12

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See page 13 for detailed event & activity information.

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LATIN MASSES...THE TRADITION CONTINUES.

DAILY: Monday to Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Tues & Thurs– Traditional Latin Mass)

SATURDAY (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

(Traditional Latin Mass-Sunday 12:30pm.)

SUNDAY: St. Louise Chapel, Metamora 10:00 a.m.

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Lapeer is a downtown that’s easy to get to know and love. Enjoy a meal at one of our many dining establishments, experience our up and coming art and cultural scene, or simply take a stroll through one of our parks or along our pedestrian friendly sidewalks.

One of downtown Lapeer’s best features is its walkability. With an abundance of parking accompanied by extra wide sidewalks, you’ll want to give yourself a little extra time because you’ll find yourself pausing often to visit one of our intriguing specialty shops, visit the art gallery, or enjoy a little refreshment.

We are proud that most of our shops, restaurants, and services are locally and independently owned, some of which are family owned for the second or third generation. It’s one of the reasons that you’ll experience a level of customer service that is hard to find anywhere else.

As you explore downtown Lapeer, expect to find the cultural elements of any big city, but with the charm that you’ve come to love in a small town. The Pix Theatre and Gallery 194 are the cornerstone for the blossoming

art scene. History lovers will marvel at the grand old historic courthouse while appreciating the ongoing historic restoration efforts all around them.

Adjacent to Nepessing Street you’ll find a series of parks with recreational activities for kids, trails for walking and biking and even a kayak launch to access Farmers Creek and the Flint River.

Top off the evening with a beverage and dinner at one of our many fine dining establishments and sample the lively local music scene at a local bar.

With its beautiful, historical setting, its small-town warmth and friendliness, its countless cultural, historic, and recreational attractions, downtown Lapeer indeed captivates everyone.

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CALVELLI’S EATERY & SPIRITS/PAPAS PIZZERIA 44 W. Park St. 810-245-6800Local bands, karaoke, and open mic nights make Calvelli’s a Lapeer music venue! New owners, Heather and Will, have upgraded the bar service and pizza oven. Customers love the pizza, the famous Calvelli’s burger; and playing Keno.

CHEERS PUB 440 N. Saginaw St. 810-667-3170This recently remodeled bar and grill is now an inviting neighborhood hangout. The sports bar theme with 8 flat screens make it fun for family and friends.

Cheers has a full bar and offers sandwiches, burgers and full meal specials. Live music on Thursday nights, Keno, and a great staff make this a fun place.

CHEF G’S 450 W. Nepessing St. 810-969-4949Crepes in Lapeer! Ginni and her staff offer up a variety of sweet and savory crepes, waffle sandwiches, paninis, soups, and gourmet cupcakes.

You can also order special cakes and baked goods, and there is a Saturday breakfast bar from 8 to 11 a.m.

CREAM 193 W. Nepessing St. 810-664-8120

CREAM is short for “you want cream with that?” and its downtown’s new hip and cozy complete coffee shop. It’s located in the front of Dagwood’s Deli. Already the talk of the town is their caramel lavender latte, the "Bulletproof," and their organic syrups. You will also find Zingerman’s cinnamon rolls, croissants, muffins, and cookies/brownies. Opens at 7:00 a.m. and serving to 8:00 p.m.

DAGWOOD'S DELI 193 W. Nepessing St. 810-664-7306Nickol and Sam serve the best made-to-order fresh signature deli sandwiches. Loyal fans rave about the Downtown Avocado–all natural turkey breast, bacon, avocado, swiss, sprouts, and tomato. You will find a complete menu board on the wall. Customers love the variety of salads and 6 choices of homemade soups, and gluten free options. Focused on the lunch crowd, they open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m.

DANER’S DINER 224 W. Genesee St. 810-728-8442

Looking for breakfast or lunch? Daner’s stays busy from 6am until close at 2pm. This upscale, country cozy diner only seats 35; so get there early!

Customers love the omelets with sourdough bread.

FAT BOY’S BAR & GRILL 10 E. Nepessing St. 810-664-3934 This is Lapeer’s local watering hole, serving great bar burgers and fries. It is the place to shoot pool and darts, and play shuffleboard and pinball.

Check out this bar for karaoke nights and live music entertainment. Count on country western gigs.

GERLACH’S GRILL 258 W. Genesee St. 810-664-2082Located inside Gerlach’s Bowling Center, this hidden gem has plenty of seating, but just 5 seats up at the bar! Their menu includes the Gutter Bum Burger, lots of appetizers, house made pizza, quesadillas, and nachos.

Mixed drinks and ice cold craft and domestic bottled beer make this a complete destination for fun times.


For more information on shopping, business opportunities and available properties in Historic Downtown Lapeer, contact the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority at 810-728-6598

or visit www.downtownlapeer.com.

Follow Historic Downtown Lapeer on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtownlapeerdda

HELLO HEALTHY NUTRITION 92 W. Nepessing St. 810-969-4153

Hello Healthy serves up protein shakes and healthy teas at their beverage bar. The shakes taste like your favorite ice cream, but they are full of vitamins and “your daily nutrition as a meal for the day.” Shakes come in over 66 flavors, including chunky monkey. Staff are also trained as “wellness coaches” and can help set up weight loss challenges and meal replacement programs.

HUNGRY HOWIES 630 W. Genesee St. 810-667-2000Located across from Cramton Park, this franchised pizza takeout establishment offers its original flavored crust pizza, wings, sandwiches, and salads.

Be sure to use coupons that show up every week in the local newspapers.

MAX’S BAKERY 350 W. Genesee St. 810-664-0711 Max’s offers a wide variety of donuts and pastries. The old fashioned coffee shop counter finds lively discussion of Lapeer happenings. Most customers buy the huge apple fritters or the custard/crème sticks.

Stop in early on weekends because favorites sell out quick.

OLD DETROIT BURGER BAR 348 W. Nepessing St. 810-660-8600 Lapeer’s burger and brew pub is known for craft cocktails and tasty burgers, waffle fries, and a large selection of Michigan microbrews on tap.

Cozy, up close seating makes for a real neighborhood feel. The best seating is next to the fireplace or at bar for HDTV sports coverage.

You must order the Old Classic Burger, it has the toasty bun and is well-seasoned.

SAM’S CONEY ISLAND 420 W. Nepessing St. 810-664-2040 This is family dining at its best with daily specials and Flint-style coney dogs. Regular customers rave about the coleslaw, burgers, and fish and chips.

Friendly wait staff make it Lapeer’s staple place to go!

TILTED AXIS BREWING CO./LAPEER PIZZA COMPANY 303 W. Nepessing St. 810-969-4477 Lapeer’s only brewery is downtown in a beautiful restored 1890’s storefront.

Brewed on-site in the back, the beer selection is usually comprised of 8 different types plus ciders and meads. The kitchen serves pizzas, salads, appetizers, macs, and Detroit City Soda for the kids. Be sure to check out the second floor as it is full of surprises.

VINYL BAR & GRILL 393 W. Nepessing St. This will be downtown Lapeer’s newest bar and grill, opening soon. Having the same owner (Scott) as the Old Detroit Burger Bar, everyone is anxious to see the new décor and menu choices.

WOODCHIPS REAL AMERICAN BARBECUE 315 W. Nepessing St. 810-667-6333Real American barbecue in the heart of Lapeer! Woodchips offers BBQ dry rubbed and slow smoked in their hickory pit with Michigan applewood and pecans.

Customers love the pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese, chili, and the cornbread. They specialize in Michigan beers, bourbons/whiskeys, cocktails, and have root beer for the kids.


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Take time to enjoy these Downtown Lapeer projects and improvements taking place this year.

The Ed LaClair Lapeer Rotary Pocket Park will be completed this spring, 2019. The park includes natural stone seating, sculptures, brick pathway and a stage. Funds for the park included $60,000 raised by the community through crowd funding, a $50,000 matching grant from Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and a commitment of $50,000 from Lapeer Rotary.

The Military Hometown Heroes Banners honor and recognize military personnel (active, honorably discharged or deceased) that reside or have resided in the County of Lapeer. Over 70 banners are displayed starting on Memorial Day through Veterans Day.

The facade of the New To You Consignment Store will look dramatically different later this year. Lapeer Team Work and the City of Lapeer received a $2.1 million grant from Michigan Economic Development Corporation for major upgrades to the building--the former location of the McCory’s Dime Store.


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Located in Downtown Lapeer on the Historic Courthouse Square

May 4 - October 26, 2019 Every Wednesday and Saturday • 9 am - 3 pm

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Lapeer County Historical Society Museum

Rotating and permanent exhibits represent the spectrum of historical development of the County. Local memorabilia is provided in the gi� shop. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Group visits may be arranged outside of normal hours for the museum and the Historical Courthouse. Suggested donations are made for groups.Museum Hours: Wednesday & SaturdaysExcept Holiday Weekends10am to 3 pm

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2019 DOWNTOWN

festivals & events

Downtown is definitely the heart of Lapeer when it comes to festive

community fun. The Lapeer Downtown Development Authority, the Lapeer

Area Chamber of Commerce, and several other organizations sponsor

special downtown activities throughout the year. The following are some

highlights, but new activities are always popping up, so check out

www.downtownlapeer.com for precise dates and times of all activities,

and also follow downtownlapeerdda on Facebook for regular updates

and information about Historic Downtown Lapeer.

LAPEER REWARDS February - MayA program designed to reward visitors to downtown Lapeer for spending money in downtown businesses. Spend $5 or more in 12 different businesses and receive a gift card from Lakestone Bank and Trust.

PRESENTED BY WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH

EASTER FESTIVAL Saturday, April 13, 10am - Noon Courthouse LawnThis free event includes age specific egg hunts on the lawn of the historic courthouse, music, inflatables, crafts, coffee, and more.

HISTORIC FARMERS MARKET OF LAPEER May 4 - October 26 Wednesday and SaturdayFind fresh produce, flowers, crafts and more located in downtown Lapeer in front of our historic courthouse.

LAPEER CAR CRUISE May 6 - September 9 Mondays 6pm - 9pmOur annual cruise takes place every Monday throughout the summer and has become one of our most successful events. We average between 150 to 200+ cars each week and feature driver give-aways, a 50/50 drawing to support Lapeer Main St., and a DJ.

PRESENTED BY THE LAPEER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

LAPEER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVALMondays, May 13, June 10 July 8, September 9In Conjunction with the Monday night downtown Lapeer Car Cruise. Come on down and try new foods and then head up to Nepessing St. to check out the classic and show cars throughout downtown, or discover a new place to shop, eat, or play!


MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Monday, May 27, 11amGather on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, and to honor service members from all of America’s past wars. The parade is followed by a ceremony at Veterans Park.

SWING OUT Thursday, June 6, 6pmThis long standing and unique tradition marks the true beginning of summer in Lapeer. Friends and family line Nepessing Street for this special parade showcasing the Lapeer Lightning Marching Band and cap and gown clad grads as they are showered with flowers, balloons, and mementos to mark this special time in their lives.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIESJune 6 - August 8 Thursdays, 6:30pm - 8pmEnjoy live music for the whole family in front of our beautiful Historic Court House. The Concert Series features local performers with a wide variety of musical styles. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some take-out from a local restaurant, and enjoy a great evening in downtown Lapeer.

PRESENTED BY LAKESTONE BANK & TRUST

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Friday, June 21Lakestone Bank and Trust says thank you to their customers and brings the community together to enjoy a scoop of ice cream and celebrate what makes small town America great, community.

PRESENTED BY KIWANIS CLUB OF LAPEER

FLYING PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, June 22, 9am - NoonThis fun flying pancake breakfast makes eating breakfast fun and exciting. Chris Cakes will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage links and beverages. All proceeds benefit local youth!

FAMILY FUN DAY Wednesday, June 26, 10am - 2pmPublic and non-profit service organizations, along with the Lapeer DDA, fill up the courthouse lawn with lots of fun and information for families regarding services available in Lapeer County. Immunization updates and child IDs are available at this event. Each organization offers something fun and free to participants. Free goody bags are distributed, filled with informative brochures and special offers.


LAPEER DAYS Friday - Sunday, August 16 - 18Enjoy Michigan’s largest free festival featuring entertainment, music, food, rides and more. There is something for the whole family at this annual festival that has become one of Michigan’s oldest continuing celebrations.

PRESENTED BY THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS OF GREATER LAPEER

OKTOBERFEST Saturday, September 21The Center for the Arts hosts its third annual Oktoberfest featuring music by the Polish Muslims. Try to imagine you’re hearing all of your favorite styles of pop music with a touch of tongue in cheek humor set to a polka and you’ve got The Polish Muslims. This annual festival also features authentic German faire and Oktoberfest beer from a featured Michigan brewery.

Event dates and times are subject to change and new events may be added. Check the website for more information. www.downtownlapeer.com

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HAUNTED LAPEER GHOST TOURS Friday and Saturdays throughout October Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 7pm with a tour departing every 30 minutes. Last tour at 9:45pmCome experience a unique tour of downtown Lapeer while you learn a little history about our downtown along with some “true” and not so true tales of ghosts and haunts along Nepessing St. and the surrounding areas. It’s a family friendly tour designed for all ages. Each tour lasts approx. 30 minutes and costs $5 per person and benefits the Lapeer Main Street DDA.

PRESENTED BY THE LAPEER ART ASSOCIATION & THE LAPEER DDA

THE GREAT PUMPKIN ASKFriday, October 19, 5pm - 8pmJoin the Lapeer Art Association for a special silent auction inside Beyer’s Furniture in Downtown Lapeer. The auction will feature 20 pumpkins turned into works of art by area artists. These are truly works of art that you can display year round!

BAUBLES AND BROOMSTICKS Saturday, October 5 The first annual witches and warlock themed retail based shopping event throughout downtown Lapeer. Enjoy a variety of family fun events, activities and shopping throughout downtown.

ZOMBIES ON NEPESSING ST./HEARSE FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 12, 10am - 7pmA family friendly celebration capturing the spirit of the Halloween season. Featuring entertainment, activities, and hearses. Come experience a unique one of a kind festival for all ages right here in downtown Lapeer.

PRESENTED BY THE LAPEER OPTIMIST CLUB

NIGHTMARE ON NEPESSING ST. Saturday, October 12, 6pm - 1amA Celebration of Halloween in Downtown Lapeer for the 21 and over crowd. The event includes the largest costume party in the area inside a heated beer tent with live music and dancing. Prizes are awarded for best costume and proceeds benefit area youth.

PRESENTED BY KIWANIS CLUB OF LAPEER

CIDER AND DONUT SALES Thursday, October 17 Friday, October 18 Lapeer Kiwanis Club members take to the streets of downtown Lapeer to sell fresh apple cider and donuts. All proceeds benefit local youth.

THE DOWNTOWN TREAT WALK AND PUMPKIN FEST Saturday, October 26, 10am - 2pmBegins at Gallery 194 – A family Friendly evening in Downtown Lapeer as young ghouls and goblins along with their parents enjoy a “trick or treat” experience through downtown Lapeer by visiting many of the downtown businesses. Additional events that day include Pumpkin Carving, and a scavenger hunt at the Farmers Market.

LADIES NIGHT OUT AND CFA WOMEN'S EXPO Friday, November 15Who doesn’t love a night of shopping? Shop downtown businesses and a variety of pop up shops set up throughout downtown Lapeer. Many vendors will be showcased at the Center for the Arts.

PRESENTED BY THE LAPEER DDA & THE LAPEER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WINTERFEST 1st weekend in December Friday, December 6 Saturday, December 7The annual Holiday tradition in downtown Lapeer features a Winter Farmers Market, a Treat Walk, horse carriage rides, Christmas performances throughout the downtown, the official tree lighting, and a chance to visit Santa.

Saturday’s activities include the Annual Christmas Parade, the Winter Market, and the WinterFest Pub Crawl

Tree Lighting and Parade are presented by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce


CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 7, 11amSanta is coming to town!


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ACCOUNTING / CPA’SCornerstone Financial Services, Inc. .............. J1 640 W. Genesee St. .........................810-664-4995

Janet Cassell, CPA, CVA ..................................E6 327 Cedar St. ...................................810-664-3821

Robson & McCallum, CPA's .............................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 106 ........ 810-664-2961

AMBULANCE SERVICELapeer County EMS .......................................... J2 106 N. Calhoun St............................810-664-2927 www.lcems.org

Medstar Ambulance ........................................J10 30 N. Saginaw St. ............................ 810-969-4440

ANTIQUES/RESALE/VINTAGEGrace Church Thrift Shop ................................ E1 221 N. Monroe St. ........................... 810-664-2841

New To You Consignment .............................. D6 286 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-245-7272

Off The Wall .......................................................E8 161 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-660-7334

The Odditorium ................................................ D5 410 W. Nepessing St. #102 ............. 248-221-0370

ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONSLapeer Area Chamber of Commerce ..............B8 108 W. Park St ..................................810-664-6641 www.lapeerareachamber.org

Lapeer Area Elks Lodge #2567 ........ east of D10 200 E. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-3216

Lapeer County Community Foundation ........E6 235 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-0691 www.lapeercountycf.org

Lapeer County Democrats .............................. D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 211 ........810-664-2006

Lapeer Oddfellows Hall #94 ............................E4 471 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-2802

Craig J. Watson, O.D. - Jeffrey D. Johnston, O.D.

Downtown Lapeer 129 West Nepessing St.

Lapeer, MI 48446(810) 664-EYES

Imlay City518 S. Cedar St.

Imlay City, MI 48444(810) 724-EYES

LAPEER COUNTY VISION CENTERS

Eye Exams • Contact LensesGlasses

Most Insurances AcceptedLarge Selection of

Name Brand Frames

664-EYES (3937)

Dr. Diane Robb

As a recent University of Michigan School Denti stry graduate with a B.S. in psychology, Dr. Robb is excited to have the opportunity to culti vate close relati onships and develop personalized treatment plans for the pati ents of Lapeer, thus helping them achieve opti mal oral health.

Dr. Robb enjoys spending ti me with each of her pati ents, answering questi ons as they arise so that each visit is as comfortable and informati ve as possible. She is committ ed to providing superior dental care through investi ng in conti nuing dental educati on in order to expand her knowledge of the dental practi ce.

Outside the offi ce, Dr. Robb loves staying acti ve, trying new restaurants, and spending ti me with family and friends (especially her new niece)!

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Cosmeti c Denti stry & Oral surgery

810-664-2999

www.LapeerCityDental.com

If You Want toWork theRest of Your Life,

That’s Your Business.If You Don’t, That’s Mine.

Melanie S. DiCenso, CFP

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Investment Consulting Retirement Planning CFP

624 W. Nepessing St.Ste. #105

PO Box 755 Lapeer, MI 48446

Phone: 810-664-1326Fax: 810-664-1327Email: [email protected]: www.melaniedicenso.com

Securities Off ered through Vestech Securities, Inc. and IBN Financial Services, Inc. Members FINRA/SIPC, 11477 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 310, Saint Louis, MO 63141, Phone – (314)838-2111. Investment advisory services off ered through Vestech Asset Management, a Registered Investment Adviser.


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ACCOUNTING / CPA’SCornerstone Financial Services, Inc. .............. J1 640 W. Genesee St. .........................810-664-4995

Janet Cassell, CPA, CVA ..................................E6 327 Cedar St. ...................................810-664-3821

Robson & McCallum, CPA's .............................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 106 ........ 810-664-2961

AMBULANCE SERVICELapeer County EMS .......................................... J2 106 N. Calhoun St............................810-664-2927 www.lcems.org

Medstar Ambulance ........................................J10 30 N. Saginaw St. ............................ 810-969-4440

ANTIQUES/RESALE/VINTAGEGrace Church Thrift Shop ................................ E1 221 N. Monroe St. ........................... 810-664-2841

New To You Consignment .............................. D6 286 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-245-7272

Off The Wall .......................................................E8 161 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-660-7334

The Odditorium ................................................ D5 410 W. Nepessing St. #102 ............. 248-221-0370

ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONSLapeer Area Chamber of Commerce ..............B8 108 W. Park St ..................................810-664-6641 www.lapeerareachamber.org

Lapeer Area Elks Lodge #2567 ........ east of D10 200 E. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-3216

Lapeer County Community Foundation ........E6 235 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-0691 www.lapeercountycf.org

Lapeer County Democrats .............................. D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 211 ........810-664-2006

Lapeer Oddfellows Hall #94 ............................E4 471 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-2802

ATTORNEY/LAW OFFICE

Ann Sharkey Law Office .................................. D8 132 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-6620

Cassell & Cassell, PLLC ....................................E6 327 Cedar St. ...................................810-664-5933 www.cassellcassell.com

Herrick & Stockton, PLLC ................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 303 ............... 810-667-9900

Jocun's & Associates PLLC ..............................E5 385 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-8900 www.bernardjocuns.org

Law Office of Catherine Bostick, PLLC ..........D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 101 .........810-667-3217

Martin Law, PLLC ..............................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 207 ................ 810-969-4488 jennifermartinlaw.com

Michael J. Gildner ............................................ D8 132 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-577-0179

Michael J. Sharkey ........................................... D8 132 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-667-9502

Morgan, Starr & Sackin, PLLC .........................E5 208 W. Park St. ................................810-664-9908 www.starrsackin.com

Olsman Law Firm ..............................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 209 ................ 810-667-9500 olsmanlaw.com

Peter L. Conway PC ..........................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 301 ................ 810-664-1388

Ramsey Mashni................................................. D8 132 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-2345

Raymond Mashni .............................................. D8 132 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-2042 www.mashnilaw.com

Rickard, Denney, Garno & Associates .........H10 110 N. Saginaw St., Ste 1 .................810-664-0750 rdglawyers.com

Robert Thomas ................................................. G4 407 Clay St. ...................................... 810-664-7555 www.lapeerlawyer.com

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Shoults & Brooks, PLLC ................................... G3 441 Clay St. ......................................810-664-4321 www.lapeerlegal.com

Stephen Manko ................................................ D8 132 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-4600

Taylor, Butterfield, Howell, Churchill & Jarvis PC ....................................... G4 407 Clay St. ...................................... 810-664-5921

The Farrell Firm .................................................E5 394 Clay St. .......................................810-245-1200 www.thefarrellfirm.com

AUTO SUPPLIES & SERVICEAuto Express ...................................... east of D10 231 E. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-6616

Beckwith's Body Shop ....................... east of D10 275 E. Nepessing St. .......................810-664-8222 www.beckwithsbodyshop.com

C&D Collision .................................................. E10 378 N. Saginaw St. ...........................810-895-6482

Car Quest/Bouchard Automotive.................B10 448 N. Saginaw St. ..........................810-664-5996

Good Year Auto Service Centers ..................C10 1 E. Nepessing St. ...........................810-664-2932 www.goodyearautoservice.com

LA Auto and RV Sales and Service ................. J9 48 W. Genesee St. ........................... 810-660-8241 www.laautorv.com

Ross Automotive Supply ..................................C9 433 N. Saginaw St. ..........................810-664-2929 www.rossautolapeer.com

Sunoco Gas Station ..........................................J10 9 E. Genesee St. .............................. 810-245-2206

Zoom Zoom Parts .............................. east of D10 231 E. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-7260 www.zoomzoomparts.com

BAKERYMax's Bakery ..................................................... J5 350 W. Genesee St. ......................... 810-664-0711

BONDS

Sanborn Bail Bonds ...........................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 205 .................810-245-7188 www.sanbornbailbonds.net

BOOKSThe Neverending Story ....................................B8 356 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-9338

BOWLING Gerlach's Bowling Center ................................ J6 258 W. Genesee St. .........................810-664-2082

BUILDERSharkey Construction Company .................... C8 446 Pine St. ......................................810-664-3002

CHIROPRACTIC

Schafer's Chiropractic Center .........................E5 359 W. Nepessing St., Ste B ............810-664-8852 www.chiropractorlapeermi.com

CHURCHESFirst Presbyterian Church ................................B2 433 N. Calhoun St. ..........................810-664-8565

Grace Episcopal Church ................................... E1 735 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-2841

Immaculate Conception Church ........ west of D1 814 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-8594

Life Launch Ministries ..................................... D4 458 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-356-3626 www.mylifelaunch.com

St. Matthews Anglican Church .......................D7 220 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-667-8910 www.stmatthewslapeer.org

The United Methodist Church - East Winds District ...........................................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 201 .........810-396-1362

CITY/COUNTY SERVICESCity of Lapeer Building Department .. south of J7 111 Howard St. ................................. 810-245-9621

City of Lapeer Manager's Office ................... C2 576 Liberty Park St. ......................... 810-664-5231 www.ci.lapeer.mi.us

Lapeer County Clerk ....................................... G6 255 Clay St. ...................................... 810-667-0358

Lapeer Downtown Development Authority .. D4 410 W. Nepessing St., #106 ............ 810-728-6598 www.downtownlapeer.com

Lapeer Post Office ............................................E3 576 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-7061 www.usps.com

COMMUNITY BANKLakestone Bank & Trust ...................................E9 83 W. Nepessing St. ........................ 810-664-2977 www.lakestonebank.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE & AGENCIESAdoption and Foster Care Specialists, Inc ....E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 210................. 810-660-7590

Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County ....J10 15 E. Genesee St. ............................810-664-9990 www.caclapeer.org

Lapeer Team Work, Inc. .................................. D6 525 S. Court St.................................810-664-8504

Reach & Traverse Place ................................... D4 410 W. Nepessing, Ste 203 ............. 810-667-0030

The Refuge ........................................................ C7 431 N Court St., B 101 ..................... 810-356-9880 therefugelapeer.org

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Volunteers of America .................................... D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste. 206 ........810-412-8824 www.voami.org

COLAB SPACE OSB-LLC .............................................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 202 ................ 305-520-9797 www.osb-llc.com

COMPUTER REPAIRComputer Country............................................E5 359 W. Nepessing St., Ste A ........... 810-664-2667 www.computercountry.us

Computer Frog .................................................. E1 619 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-9800

Tech Smart USA ................................................ D4 404 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-936-0536 www.techsmartusa.com

COMPUTER SALESZaReason ........................................................... D6 240 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-868-5000 www.zareason.com

CREDIT UNIONSovita Credit Union ........................................H10 168 N. Saginaw St. ........................... 810-664-5351 www.sovitacu.org

COUNSELING

Concepts in Counseling LLC ............. north of A4 608 Fox St. .......................................810-538-0229

Intimate Wellness LLC ......................................E7 350 N. Court St. Ste 208 ........................................ www.iwcmich.com

Lapeer Family Development ...........................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 201 .................586-214-1107 www.facebook.com/pages/Lapeer-Family-Development

Life Resource Center ....................................... C7 431 N. Court St., Ste 203 ................ 810-338-6315

List Psychological Services PLC ......................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 300 ........ 810-667-4500

Reasoning Together LLC ................................. C7 431 N Court St #201 .........................810-207-4411

DANCE

Dance Street Studio .........................................E3 477 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-245-7600 www.dancestreetstudio.com

Elite Dance Project ...........................................A9 525 N. Saginaw .................................248-342-6194 www.elitedanceprojectlapeer.com

DENTISTRY

Directions In Dentistry .................................... E1 639 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-6962

Lapeer City Dental........................................... D9 72 W. Nepessing St. ........................810-664-2999 www.lapeercitydental.com

Lapeer Dental Centre Mgt., Inc. .....................E9 381 N. Saginaw St............................810-664-4542

Lothamer Dental Laboratory ........................A10 66 N. Saginaw St. ............................ 810-664-5571 www.lothamerdentallab.com

DRUG/ALCOHOL DETECTION TESTING

Professional Alcohol and Substance Screening, Inc. ............................... D3 440 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-3300 www.lapeerpass.com

DRY CLEANING

Lapeer Cleaners ................................................B9 14 W. Park St. ................................... 810-664-8711

EATS & DRINKSCalvelli's Eatery & Spirits ................................B8 44 W. Park St....................................810-245-6800

Cheers Pub .......................................................C10 440 N. Saginaw St. ...........................810-667-3170 www.cheerslapeer.com

Chef G's ............................................................. D4 450 W. Nepessing St.. ......................810-969-4949

CREAM ...............................................................E7 193 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-8120

Dagwood's Deli .................................................E7 193 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-7306

Daner's Diner .................................................... J7 224 W. Genesee St. ......................... 810-728-8442

Fat Boy's Bar & Grill ....................................... E10 10 E. Nepessing St. .........................810-664-3934

Gerlach's Grill .................................................... J6 258 W. Genesee St. .........................810-664-2082

Hello Healthy Nutrition .................................. D8 92 W. Nepessing ..............................810-969-4153

Hungry Howies.................................................. J1 630 W. Genesee St. ......................... 810-667-2000

Old Detroit Burger Bar ................................... D5 348 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-660-8600

Sams Coney Island ........................................... D4 420 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-2040

Tilted Axis Brewing Co. ...................................E6 303 W. Nepessing St.. ..................... 810-969-4477 www.tiltedaxis.beer

Vinyl Bar and Grill .............................................E5 393 W. Nepessing St. ...................... Coming Soon

Woodchips Real American Barbecue ............E5 315 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-667-6333 www.woodchipsbbq.com


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EDUCATIONBishop Kelley Catholic School ........... west of D1 926 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-5011 www.bishopkelleylapeer.org

Family Literacy Center ..................................... F2 311 Higgins St. ................................. 810-664-2737 www.readlapeer.org

Health Enrichment Center ................ east of D10 204 E. Nepessing St. ........................810-667-9453 www.healthenrichment.com

Lapeer Flight Training LLC .............................. D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 109 ........ 810-356-4923 www.lapeerflighttraining.com

LCISD S.T.R.I.V.E. ...............................................E9 25 W. Nepessing St. ........................ 810-969-4344

The School of Bach............................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 204 ................ 810-441-8929 www.theschoolofbach.com

ELECTRONICS

Express TV & Electronic Service .................... J6 288 W. Genesee St. .........................810-664-3950

ENGINEERING/SURVEYINGDavis Land Surveying .......................................E4 415 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-667-6789

Raw 3 Design .................................................... D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 213 ........586-596-2546 www.raw3design.com

Rowe Professional Services Company .........H10 128 N. Saginaw St. ............................810-664-9411 www.rowepsc.com

ENTERTAINMENTGallery 194.........................................................D7 194 W. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-667-1495 www.gallery194.com

Industry Visions ............................................... D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 207 ........ 810-358-6224 www.industryvisions.com

Lapeer Art Association ....................................D7 194 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-667-3632 www.lapeerart.org

Paul Raymond Music ........................................ D5 324 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-728-2384 www.facebook.com/PaulRaymondMusic37

Solid State Radio.............................................. D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 108 ........810-356-4839 www.solidstateradio.net

Stone's Throw Theater .....................................E4 423 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-660-7805 www.stonesthrowtheater.org

The Pix Theatre .................................................D7 172 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-4824 www.pixlapeer.org

FARMERS MARKET

Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer ................E6 Downtown Lapeer ........................... 810-882-8032 historicfarmersmarketoflapeer.com

FINANCIAL/INVESTMENTSConsolidated Financial Mgt & Tax Service ... D5 392 W. Nepessing, Ste 4 ................. 810-245-8777

Edward Jones - Mark D. Buchman ................. I10 110 N. Saginaw St., Ste 4 .................800-664-8677

Melanie S. DiCenso, CFP ..................................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 105 ........ 810-664-1326 www.melaniedicenso.com

Mid Thumb Financial Planning ........................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste L1 .......... 810-245-2999

Primerica Financial - Kriss Klaus .....................B5 342 W. Park St. ..................................810-667-4110 www.primerica.com/krissklaus

FLORISTS

Burke's Flowers ................................................ D8 148 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-9947 www.burkesflowers.net

FUNERAL DIRECTORSLynch & Sons Funeral Directors ..................... D2 542 Liberty St. .................................810-664-8282 www.lynchfamilyfuneraldirectors.com

FURNITUREBeyer's Furniture ..............................................E9 441 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-6661 www.beyersfurniture.com

HEALTH & WELLNESSEighty-Twenty Club ..........................................E9 69 W. Nepessing, Ste B ................... 810-356-7945

Fulcher's Therapeutic Massage ......................E5359 W. Nepessing St., Ste B ............810-664-8852www.fulchermassagetherapy.com

Healthquest Physical Therapy .........................E4 411 W. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-206-2200 www.hqpt.com

In 2 Yoga ............................................................E5359 W. Nepessing St., Ste B ............ 810-412-8564www.in2yogalapeer.com

Mandy Hayes - Life Coach............................... D8410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 210 ........ 248-238-5933

Rodney Robertson - Life Coach...................... D8 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 210 ........ 810-272-0459

Trinity Hypnosis & Holistic Solutions .............E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 206 ................810-338-0453 www.stressandpainmgt.com

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Beltone-Skoric Hearing Center ...................... C7 444 N. Court St., Ste C .................1-800-352-4816

Hearing Clinic of Lapeer ..................................E8 129 W. Nepessing St., Ste A ............810-664-1961

HEATING & COOLINGPinetree Heating & Air Conditioning ............. J3 504 W. Genesee St. ..........................810-667-3778 www.pinetreeheating.com

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Lapeer County Genealogical Society ............ D3 518 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-5808

Lapeer County Historical Society Museum .. D3 518 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-5808

HOME HEALTH CARE

Acclaimed Home Care ......................................A7 152 W. Park St. ................................. 800-961-6090

Helping Hand Health Care ............................H10 110 N. Saginaw St., Ste 3 ................. 810-535-5587

HOME SUPPLIES & FURNISHINGSChurch's Lumber Yard ....................................G10 276 N. Saginaw St. ...........................810-664-8581 www.churchslumber.com

INSURANCEFarmers National Company .............................E4 411 W. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-4182 www.farmersnational.com

LA Insurance ...................................................... J6 300 W. Genesee St. ..........................810-728-7034

Osentoski Insurance Agency .......................... D5 340 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-6980 www.osentoskiinsurance.com

State Farm Insurance Pat Cronin ....................A7 148 W. Park St. ..................................810-664-1711 www.patcronin.net

Sweeten Agency ...............................................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste L2 .........810-356-6404 www.farmersagent.com/psweeten

The Lapeer Agency ............................ east of D10 145 E. Nepessing St. .......................810-664-2966 www.lapeeragency.com

VTC Insurance Group .....................................H10 168 N. Saginaw St. ........................... 810-664-1421 www.vtcins.com

Winthrop & Gray Company ............................ D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 205 ........ 800-258-1598 www.winthropgray.com

INTERNET MARKETINGWeb Launch Local .............................................E7 350 N. Court St. Ste. 203 ................ 866-498-8911 www.weblaunchlocal.com

LIBRARYMarguerite deAngeli Library ............ west of D1 921 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-6971 www.library.lapeer.org

MARTIAL ARTSDragon Karate ...................................................E7 183 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-5574

PAINTSherwin Williams.............................................. D9 66 W. Nepessing St. ........................810-664-4083 www.sherwin-williams.com

PET GROOMING

Rover Made Over Dog Grooming ...................A8 534 Pine St. ......................................810-660-8652

PHARMACYRite Aid Pharmacy .............................. west of D1 1254 N. Main St. .............................. 810-664-2524

Roger's Pharmacy ............................................ D6 316 W. Nepessing St. ......................810-664-0600 www.rxogers.com

PHOTOGRAPHYQuinn Willoughby Photography .....................B8 114 W. Park St. ................................. 810-643-1735 www.quinnwilloughby.com

PROMOTION & MARKETINGGood News Newsletter .................................. D5 328 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-667-2991

Stirling Center for Excellence .........................E8 121 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 866-732-9500 www.stirlingcenter.org

REAL ESTATE/TITLE

Coldwell Banker ................................................E5 359 W. Nepessing St., Ste B ............989-293-8065

Coulter Real Estate .......................................... D5 380 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-664-4618 CoulterRealEstate.com

Creative Investment Brokers ......................... D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 103 ........ 810-664-1855

Exit Realty Group .............................................E3 489 W. Nepessing St. ...................... 810-245-2600 www.exitrealtygroup.net

Lapeer Abstract & Title .................................. D9 68 W. Nepessing St. ........................ 810-664-9951 www.lcat.us.com

Lapeer Properties .............................................E7 350 N. Court St., Ste 211 ................. 810-245-0678

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Lighthouse Title ................................................E5 432 W. Nepessing St. .......................810-245-1297 lighthousegroup.net

NuHorizon Properties, Inc ...............................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 202 ........ 810-664-5591 www.MI-Apartments.com

The Old Lapeer Post Office LLC......................D1 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste 202 ........ 810-664-5591 www.oldlapeerpostoffice.com

Turner Realty, Inc. .............................. north of A4 622 Fox St. ....................................... 810-664-1900

RETAIL/GIFT SHOPS

All About Derby ............................................... D4 410 W. Nepessing St., Ste 105 .........810-969-4517 www.allaboutderby.com

Comic Explosion ................................. east of D10 216 E. Nepessing St. ....................... 810-664-3972

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OUR MISSION The Lapeer Downtown Development Authority, in collaboration with other local public and private entities, strives to ensure the growth, health and prosperity of our vibrant downtown.

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Downtown Vitality: We actively promote and drive business to the downtown region through powerful print and online communications; as well as major community events like the Monday Night Car Cruise, Summer Concert Series, WinterFest, and more.

Downtown Experience: We create a more active and engaging downtown by creating welcoming spaces, like our newly constructed pocket park, along with enhancing our walk ways with our Hometown Hero banners and high school spirit flags.

Advocacy: The Lapeer Main Street DDA assumes a leadership role with regard to all issues that impact the future of Lapeer. We often serve as the voice of the downtown community, ensuring that needs and concerns are addressed fairly and in a timely fashion.

Progress: • In 2018 there was $900,000 in

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• Over 190 businesses call downtown Lapeer their home.

• Businesses within the Main Street district created 978 jobs, almost 600 of those are full time.

• $162,000 was raised to build the Ed LaClair Memorial Pocket Park.

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LAPEER — Lakestone Bank & Trust employees will serve free ice cream with toppings along with popcorn and lem-onade at the 17th annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic courthouse lawn

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will include Oopsie Daisy the Clown and Silly Me the Clown, along with prize drawings every hour. In addition, the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra will play a selection of instrumental music.

The bank started this event as a way to say “Thank You” to community members. It has become a downtown Lapeer tradition, drawing more than 1,000 guests last year and going through more than 60 gallons of ice cream.

LAPEER — Stone’s Throw Theater will present its sec-ond show for the summer season with a side-splitting comedy.

Next up is The Kitchen Witches a madcap com-edy written by Canadian Playwright Caroline Smith. Performances run from Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24.

The Kitchen Witches will feature veteran actress-es Mollie Jones and Karla Froehlich and introducing Steven Schniers and Brandon Pretty. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food. Dolly’s long-suffer-ing TV-producer son Stephen tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle, and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer.

The Kitchen Witches dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-23 with Friday performance times of 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the new Gallery at Beyer’s Furniture space locat-ed at 423 W Nepessing St., in downtown Lapeer. All seating is general admission.

Tickets are on sale for these shows with limited seat-ing. Tickets are $15 for senior/student and military and $18 for regular admission and are available by calling our box office at 810-660-7805 or online at www.stonesthrowtheater.org.

Stone’s Throw Theater is sponsored by Lakestone Bank & Trust and Beyer’s Furniture and Milnes Auto Group as its season sponsors, The County Press as media sponsor and providing support as pro-duction sponsors are Aspen Creek Studios, Jocuns Law Offices, Churches Lumber, Mollie’s Vases and the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority.

Stone’s Throw Theater is a newly-founded arts organi-zation primarily focused on musical theater entertainment within and around Lapeer County.

Photo by Austin BashoreFrom left, Adam Fitzgerald and Jamie Dulin of Shady Groves played downtown Lapeer on Friday evening during Art on Nepessing. The band, a collective of instrumentalists from Michigan, have an ambient, indie folk sound.

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Photo by Jeff HoganA member of the Young Bloods band, playing the drums Saturday morning was Maverick Taylor, 6.

Photo by Jeff HoganDoris Gross of Lapeer Township took in the art display set up under a tent at the Art on Nepessing Street festival.

Jessie “Mr. J” Ihrke, 8, played and guitar with the band Young Bloods on Saturday. Bandmates included Maverick Taylor, 6, on drums and Zane Sanchez, 8, on keyboards.Photo by Jeff Hogan

Photo by Jeff HoganSisters Averie and Maisy Schonz of Oregon Township had fun doing something children aren’t normally allowed to do — they painted a car, and were all smiles as they did it.

Photo by Jeff HoganSophia Phillips, 17 of Lapeer, points to the squares she painted — part of the Art on Nepessing Community Painting.

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Photo by Nicholas PuglieseLapeer-area singer/songwriter Jaime Marvin hit the Court Street stage Friday evening to perform on the festival’s first day.

Photo by Nicholas PuglieseSpeed painter and musician Eugene Clark created both visual and aural art on Saturday. Clark said of the Art on Nepessing Festival: “When you see someone creating art, it’s inspiring, that’s why we’re here today with all this art on Main Street, and that’s awesome.”

Photo by Nicholas PuglieseMatthew Z. Lander of Davison caught some flying pancakes during Sunday’s Kiwanis Club of Lapeer Pancake Breakfast, featuring Chris Cakes (right), Guinness World Record holder for “Most Pancakes Made in an Hour” and “Highest Tossed and Caught Pancake.”

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LAPEER — The Lapeer Art Association (LAA) will host a Lapeer Summer Art Camp for Kids from July 16-21 on the Chatfield School campus.

This intensive, week-long art experience will extend beyond what students may experience in a school’s art class. Students will create ongoing projects in some of the following art mediums: Drawing, painting, batik (wax and dye), printmaking, 3D projects (clay, assemblage, wire and plaster) and outside drawing on the grounds of the Chatfield campus.

The camp schedule will be Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday will feature an art exhibit and reception featuring the works of the campers.

The LAA Summer Art Camp is fortunate to have four vet-eran art educators: Marianna Fiedor, Caren Hulzenga, Mike Monville and Jacquie Piechowski. All of whom have been educating students for decades through art.

The LAA has the support of the following local restau-rants as they have all stepped forward to provide lunch each day for the campers: Cavelli’s, Dagwood’s, Detroit Burger Bar, E.G. Nick’s and Woodchips.

LAA’s goal is to encourage and help new artists, bring artists together, promote the fine arts and provide oppor-tunities in the community to be involved in the arts. In an effort to support and serve local artists, the L.A.A. encour-ages and welcomes all artists,

both amateur and professional in all areas of fine arts and crafts.

The LAA Summer Art Camp is limited to 25 stu-dents between the ages 10-14 years of age. Space is limited to 20 students and parents can register their chil-dren online at www.lapeerart.org or in person at the Gallery 194 Gift Shop. Cost for this week-long art experience is $150.00 and will include a daily lunch and snack.

The Lapeer Summer Art Camp is made possible through the support of Chatfield School, Cavelli’s, Dagwood’s, Detroit Burger Bar, E.G. Nick’s, Funkins, John Brooks Inc., The County Press and Woodchips.

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LAPEER — The Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer will be changing its layout for the Saturday market days in an effort to provide the space to include even more vendors and visitors, and as a slate of family-friendly activities are on the horizon, Market Manager Denise Becker hopes the change will continue the market’s recent positive momentum.

Instead of closing Nepessing Street on Saturdays during market hours, vendors will now line the sidewalk adjacent to the historic courthouse lawn, wrapping around to Court Street. “We don’t have enough space without some more spaces, so (Lapeer Police Chief David) Frisch suggested we utilize the Court Street parking spots and bike lane,” said Becker. “When we need more spaces we will have vendors place their tents in the parking

spaces on Court and the police department will place the wooden barricades in the bike lane.” Becker said the new layout will be similar to Wednesday’s market days, which do not require the closing of Nepessing Street.

According to Lapeer Downtown Development Authority James Alt, the change was necessitated by concerns by local business owners regarding the closing on Saturdays of Nepessing Street. “All of them made clear that they support the market and want it to suc-ceed and grow.

Several expressed con-cerns of their numbers being affected by the street clo-sures, and relayed that it caused confusion for many of their customers who did not know why the street was closed,” said Alt. “Some expressed that it impacts them financially, but the continued comment was that while there might actually be more vendors on Saturday, being spread out on the street actually causes the market to look smaller and it is not recognizable as a market. The fear is that this actually does the market a disservice.”

Alt said the optics of the market on its two days leads people to assume the Wednesday is more full, when in reality the Wednesday market features fewer ven-dors. “The hope is, the new change will be a win-win for everyone. It keeps the streets open, while allowing the market room to grow. It will create a better visual experi-ence/look for the market,” he said.

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change will ultimately benefit both vendors and shoppers. “As far as customers, I know that it will be easier for them to navigate the market by being able to park closer,” she said. “As far as ven-dors go, it will be a closer together environment, like our Wednesday market. The vendors in and around the pavilion won’t be separated from the rest and customers will be able to see all of the vendors.”

This Saturday (June 9) will see another new change for the market as well. For the first time, Becker and the market’s resident musician Julius Medina will be bringing “Country Music Day” to the market, which will feature Medina, and possibly other musicians, performing coun-try music favorites during market hours.

Other special dates are also planned for the com-ing month, said Becker. “June 16 will be our ‘Strawberry Festival’, with free Strawberry Shortcake for our customers, starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last,” she said. “This is counting on the strawberries coming in on time. If they are late, we will have the Strawberry Festival

the next weekend, June 23, along with WMPC live remote event at the market ‘Praise on the Porch.’”

June 23 is also the open-ing day for new children’s program Power of Produce. The Power of Produce Club (POP Club) is a farmers mar-ket-based children program that seeks to teach children about fruits and vegeta-bles, local food systems, and healthy food prepara-tion through fun activities. Participants engage in the full farmers market experience by trying new foods, having con-versations with farmers and buying local produce.

Fun weekly activities ranging from cooking demon-strations to farmers market scavenger hunts encourage the children to try new foods. Children 3-13 can register to become a POP Club mem-ber. Each Saturday they will come to the market POP Club booth and participate in that week’s activity. Then they will receive $2 in POP Bucks to spend on fruits and/or vegetables of their choosing. They get to talk to the local farmers and pick their own produce.

Lapeer’s farmers market will no longerclose Nepessing Street on Saturday‘Country Music Day’ also on tap for next weekend market

Upcoming downtown activities:

• Wednesday, June 6: Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at pavilion and along Nepessing Street sidewalk in front of historic county courthouse;

• Thursday, June 7: Lapeer High School Swing Out, at 6 p.m. on Nepessing Street starting at Saginaw Street;

• Monday, June 11: Food Truck Fest from 4-8:30 p.m. will be held in the parking lot behind the AT&T building off of Court Street, along the north side of Farmers Creek along Annrook Park over to Saginaw Street. It will be a short walk over the bridge if people want to sit under the pavilion in Annrook Park and a short stroll up Court Street to the down-town area where the Monday Night Car Cruise will be underway.

LAPEER — The Marguerite deAngeli Library Branch of the Lapeer District Library offers the following numerous activities and programs during the month of June. Call 810-664-6971 for more information and to register for programs.

• Friends of the Marguerite de Angeli Branch Library Book Sale: Through Saturday, June 9. Hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday is half-price day and Saturday is “Bag for A Buck.”

Children’s activities:• Ready, Set, Go!: Thursday, June 14 at 10:30

a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

• Family Play Group: Tuesdays for six-week session started, May 22; Program starts at 10 a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

• Child Tutoring: Wednesdays, six-week session starts June 20 at 10 a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

• Kids Summer Kickoff with EXOTIC ZOO!: Friday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Community Helpers Truck Day: Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held in the park-ing lot of Rolland-Warner Middle School.

• Movers and Shakers: Mondays, June 18, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. (ages 0-5) Registration required.

• Lunch on the Lawn: Tuesdays and

Thursdays, June 19, 21, 26, 28 at noon. Free lunch for ages 0-18. RSVP required. Programs to follow at 12:30 p.m.

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• Sloan Museum Science of Sound: Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. (ages 8-12) Registration required.

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Photo by Wes SmithThe historic Lapeer County courthouse was illuminated Friday evening in red and green lights.

Photo by Wes SmithDowntown Lapeer welcomed the holiday season Friday evening with a tree-lighting ceremony on the courthouse square. Counting down to the lighting was Neda Payne, executive director of the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce.

Santa and Mrs. Claus waive to children along Nepessing Street on Saturday during Lapeer’s Christmas parade.

The Lapeer Christmas parade, organized by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce, included several colorful and cheerful floats.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 126 carried the pack’s banner in Lapeer’s Christmas parade.

The Lapeer Lightning Marching Band performed in Saturday’s parade.

The American Legion Post 16 Color Guard led the Lapeer Christmas parade on Saturday.

Sitting on the curb and awaiting Saturday’s parade were Jamie Bullinger of Lapeer and her children: baby Jude, Asher 5, and Isaac, 3.

Accepting candy from a giant gnome in Lapeer’s Christmas parade was Grace Taylor, 8, of Lapeer while her siblings Ethan and Jaiden and father, Ken Taylor, look on.

Nepessing Street in downtown Lapeer was lined with hundreds of children and their fami-lies to watch Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a horse-drawn sleigh.

Photos by Jeff HoganWatching the Christmas parade was Josie, 4, on the shoulders of her father, Anthony D’Andrea of Attica.

The 2018 Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Citizens of the Year — Betsy Felton and Wes Smith, waived to parade watchers.

WinterFest draws 1,000people downtown for holiday fun

LAPEER — More than 1,000 people congregated in the downtown Lapeer area Saturday for WinterFest, making it one of the most successful ever in the event’s history.

In addition to enjoying a parade, Pub Crawl and visits with Santa, attendees of WinterFest also had a responsibility to cast their votes for Best Holiday Window Display, and according to Lapeer Main Street DDA Director James Alt, it was a responsibility many took quite seriously. More than 300 votes were cast, and this year’s winner emerged as the Red Room Social Club.

The Red Room Social Club joins 2016 winner New To You Consignment and last year’s champ Burke’s Flowers as the latest business to be awarded the cov-eted reindeer trophy. “They get the bragging rights for the year and can display it however they want,” said Alt. “It’s just something fun to get people partic-ipating in downtown events.” Red Room Social Club beat out 18 other businesses for the title.

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wife, Bonnie, his son, John, who now owns and operates Ross Automotive Supply, and his daughters, Kathy Smith and Jeanne Wilson were in attendance.

“I’m really very pleased with the park being named after Ed,” said Bonnie. “He gave a lot to the community, and I think it’s nice that they thought to dedicate it to him. Kathy told me about it and I had no idea they had planned this. I’m very proud of him, and the park is just gorgeous. I was overwhelmed by all of it.”

“It meant a lot to all of us,” said John. “All I can say is that both of our parents instilled in the six of us that you should give back to the community in which you live, and put in a hard days’ work. We are all very proud that the Rotary Club thought enough of our dad to name the park after him. He continued being involved quite heavily in service work for the community and his church well into

his 80s, basically until his health kept him from doing it anymore. Our mom and dad set the bar pretty high for us kids, but defi-nitely gave us something to look up to and appreciate. Trust me, we are all trying to make sure that we don’t disappoint them.”

Kathy, who owns and operates K’s Auto & Truck Service, is also a member of the Rotary Club, and said she was also completely surprised by the Rotary Club’s news that the park would be named after her father. “Everybody’s so excited about this park, and they’re just doing a magnif-icent job, it looks gorgeous,” said Kathy. “My dad gave a lot to the Rotary Club and to the community. This community meant everything to him. He was a dedicated businessman and volunteer and he was always involved in something to help, and I think this is such an awesome way to honor him. I just wish he was here to see it.”

LAPEER — Next week, the Lapeer Main Street Downtown Development Authority invites women and the surrounding areas downtown to a one-night, one-stop shop. Returning for another year is A Ladies Night Out on Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m. Beginning at Osentoski Insurance, ladies are invited to hit the town in support of the Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic Abuse (LACADA) while enjoying an evening of shopping, contests and more.

“It’s a great opportunity to see all downtown Lapeer has to offer and see that in addition to great food and businesses, we have great retail shops too,” said Lapeer DDA Director James Alt.

In addition to the permanent locations in downtown, Alt said the walk will feature several temporary vendors who have taken up a one-night-only residence inside existing shops as well as in a currently-va-cant storefront. “By bringing ven-dors inside businesses, shoppers will get to see some variety and the

vendors will be able to see down-town Lapeer as well,” he said.

The event, like last year, sup-ports LACADA through donations. Attendees are asked to provide a small donation to be dropped off at Osentoski Insurance. Currently, LACADA is asking for a variety of items, including pots/pans, kitchen towels/wash cloths, liquid dishwash-er soap, hot pads, dish scrubbies, garbage bags, paper towel, all-pur-pose cleaner, Clorox Wipes, disin-fectant spray and many other essen-tials. Donations are good for one entry into a giveaway that features a $200 value Best Western prize pack-age, a $150 Woodchips Pit Master Package and a Quinn Willoughby Photography family photo package valued at $250. All attendees receive a free tote bag. “Last year, we were able to collect two truckloads of donations for LACADA,” said Alt.

For more information, visit the Lapeer DDA on Facebook at DowntownLapeerDDA or visit www.downtownlapeer.com.


LAPEER — For the month of December, Santa will be taking up res-idence in Lapeer, and on Dec. 1 he’ll be arriving in style.

Back for another year, Dec. 1 marks the annual downtown Lapeer Christmas Parade, organized by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce. The holiday parade, the theme of which will be “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” features 30-35 entries yearly, said Chamber Executive Director Neda Payne. “We thought it would be a fun theme this year for kids and youth groups,” she said.

Heading down Nepessing Street through the heart of downtown Lapeer, the parade will kick off at 11 a.m. and regularly attracts several hundred viewers, said Payne. On

emcee duty during the event will be Payne and volunteer Doug Kohler with help from Tony Macksoud. Music is provided by Gary Dixon.

The big man in red himself will be marshalling the parade. “Santa is obviously the highlight of the show,” said Payne. “And after the parade, he’ll head to his house until every kid is seen that day.” Located adjacent to the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in front of the Historic Courthouse, Santa will take up residence for several dates this holiday season. Making his first appearance Nov. 30 during Winterfest from 5-8 p.m., Santa will be available for visits Dec. 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, and on Christmas Eve.


LAPEER — The Center for the Arts will host the fourth Holiday Women’s Expo from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in downtown Lapeer, an opportunity for area residents to get a head start on holiday shopping.

Vendors will be set up throughout the buildings displaying handwork, health products, jewelry, and more. Offered products include: Potter’s Apothecary soap and skin products, Lapeer Historical Society 2019 calen-dars, Rotary Club of Lapeer’s “Pick

a Pocket for the Pocket Park,” hand-made goods, Waves of Grace natural care products, jewelry, clothing, origi-nal artwork and more.

The Holiday Women’s Expo runs during the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority’s “Ladies’ Night Out,” taking over downtown Lapeer from 5-8 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 810-667-1495, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Photo by Alex PetrieJohn LaClair, Jeanne Wilson, Bonnie LaClair, Geri LaClair and Kathy Smith gathered at the newly minted Ed LaClair Rotary Club of Lapeer Pocket Park in downtown Lapeer on Tuesday. The park, situated between the PIX Theatre and Burke’s Flowers, was built with the help of a $50,000 grant, $50,000 from the Rotary Club of Lapeer and $50,000 in crowd-funded money.

Downtown Lapeer pocket parkdedicated in memory of Ed LaClair


LAPEER — The arrangements have been made to once again bring Santa to downtown Lapeer, and with him, the kick-off to the holidays. Winterfest, the annual Christmas season kick-off done in collaboration between the Lapeer Downtown Development

Authority and the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to ring in the season on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

Winterfest will once again feature a pair of main events surrounded by a full slate of activities planned in and around the downtown area for families to ring in the holiday season. Both the annual tree lighting held at the historic courthouse

square at 6 p.m. and the annual Christmas parade on Dec. 1 are set to bring the downtown area plenty of mirth over the week-end.

The Winterfest festivities take over downtown Lapeer for the day, said Lapeer Downtown Development Authority Director James Alt, including two horse-drawn carriages that will be offering free rides to holiday

gatherers from 4-7 p.m.Capping events on Friday is

the annual tree lighting held at Courthouse Square at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce.

Starting at noon on Dec. 1 immediately following the Christmas Parade, the Lapeer DDA’s Winterfest Pub Crawl will begin and run to 6 p.m., featur-ing various venues around the

downtown area. Tickets for the Winterfest Pub Crawl are avail-able at the Lapeer DDA Office in Lyric Mall, as well as in down-town area businesses.

For more information, visit www.downtownlapeer.com or www.lapeerareacham-ber.org, or visit the Lapeer DDA’s Facebook page at DowntownLapeerDDA, or call 810-728-6698.

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LAPEER — The Marguerite deAngeli Library in Lapeer has many activities planned for people of all ages during the month of November.

For more information or to register, call 810-667-6971 or go online to library.lapeer.org.

All Ages• Trivia at Side Tracks Bar &

Grill: Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. • Drop-in Chess: Sundays, Nov.

10, 17, 24 at 1 p.m.

Children• Sloan/Longway Presents

Maker Robots, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Registration required.

• Ready to Read Storytime: Mondays, Nov. 12, 19, 26 at

10:30 a.m. • Storycraft: Thursdays, Nov.

8, 15 at 10:30 a.m. Registration Required.

• Family Storytime: Fridays, Nov. 9, 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m.

• Kids Movie Night: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Registration required.

• Tween Tuesday Gift Wrap Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Registration required.

• Supper and Stories, Potluck:

Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Registration required.

• Family Playgroup: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Thursday Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

Teen• Teen Library Council:

Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. New members always welcome.

• Nerf Wars, Saturday, Nov. 17

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Thursday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. • Book Title Pictionary: Monday,

Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. Registration required.

• Tote Bag Craft: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Registration required.

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• Music Appreciation with the Friends of “Fabs”: Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

• Armchair Traveler, China: Saturday, Nov. 10 at noon. Registration required.

• New Parent Class with Dr. Braniecki: Monday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Registration required.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group: Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

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LAPEER — Ed LaClair’s legacy was already cemented in downtown Lapeer. Having owned and operated Ross Automotive Supply for decades, as well as his serving on the board of directors for nearby Lapeer County Bank & Trust (now Lakestone), LaClair had established him-self as a hardworking, community-mind-ed family man who gave back. Now, the community is giving something back to Ed, making sure that he is remembered by everyone who visits the area.

After a crowdfunding campaign that amassed $50,000, a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Public Spaces Community Places program, and a $50,000 pledge from the Rotary Club of Lapeer, the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

and the Rotary Club have dedicated the new Downtown Lapeer Pocket Park on West Nepessing Street to LaClair, forever commemorating his impact and local ser-vice work.

Work has been underway on the downtown park, located between the PIX Theatre and Burke’s Flowers, for months, and the space is now taking shape. The park will feature landscaping, brick pav-ers, natural stone tables and boulders, all surrounding a performance stage. String lighting will serve as a canopy over the space, and a one-of-a-kind gated entrance by Columbiaville-based artist Bill Palmer will serve as its entrance.

LaClair, who was a long-time Rotary member, was honored by his friends, fam-ily and local public officials at the park’s dedication ceremony on Tuesday after-noon, where the Rotary Club presented the DDA with a check for $50,000. LaClair’s


LAPEER — Last week, the cast and crew of Stone’s Throw Theater newest production, The Peppermint Bear and the Toy Elves, stepped into the first rehearsal for a read-through and sing-through of the holiday show that will be present-ed in early December as a benefit production tour to raise funds for the Lapeer American Legion Post 16 – Veterans Emergency Relief Fund.

Stone’s Throw Theater (STT) joined forces with the Lapeer American Legion to create a holiday show that is “Christmassy fun for the whole family,” said STT founder Tony Stroh-Piechowski. While the show is really tailored to kids age three to 10, he said, it is a perfect show for parents, grand-parents, aunts and uncles to bring the little ones for some holiday magic as well as a chance for them to meet the big man in red — Santa.

“We’ve been able to assemble a really fantastic creative team and an equally talented cast for this show,” Stroh-Piechowski said. Directing this production is Carolyn Michelson Dougherty, with Music Direction by Julie Hugunin and Choreography by Hanna Machado. The cast including adults, young adults and children from and around the Lapeer area: Audin Broecker, Marie Burchi, Chloe Caringi, Shelby Cragg, Ben Flotemersch, Christopher Hunt, Gavin Wandrie and Georgia Wright.

The cast and crew will dial the “wayback machine” to the year 1937 and, at the time, alter the name to The Cinnamon Bear Show featuring Paddy O’Cinnamon Bear (Santa’s right hand – ere paw – man). The Cinnamon Bear was an old-time radio program produced by Transco (Transcription Company of America), based in Hollywood, California. The series was specifically designed to be listened to six days a week between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with its first broadcast between Friday, November 26 and Saturday December 25, 1937.

Shortly after the radio success, the show moved to television and also became a staple in a number of department stores at the holiday

season – primarily on the west coast. “After all, Detroit had Christmas Carol for the holiday season,” said Stroh-Piechowski. It was around 1980 that the show was renamed and rewritten into The Peppermint Bear Shows, and

there are about 10 of them, he said.

“I became familiar with this show when I was liv-

ing in Portland and was asked to play the role of Santa. At first I thought

to myself, ‘you have got to be kidding me, I can’t do children’s the-

ater,’ and then promptly accepted the role,” said

Stroh-Piechowski. “This silly little show really changed how I viewed Christmas. I was in another show across town where I was

playing Uncle Billy in a new adaptation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life – The

Musical,’ so by morning I was Santa and by night I was Uncle Billy. Let’s just say I was a little loopy that holi-day season.”

There will be four shows this December will all proceeds going to the American Legion Veterans Emergency Relief Fund. The show schedule and locations are as follows: Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. at The Imlay City Senior Center; Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. and noon perfor-mances at the Lapeer American Legion Post 16; and one performance on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Old Town Hall in Metamora. Thirty minutes prior to each show there is a continental style breakfast for every-one to enjoy, coffee, juice, fruit and pastry and after each show there is time for a photo with Santa, the Elves and Peppermint Bear.

Tickets for the Peppermint Bear Show are $10 for adults and $5 for children two years of age and older and can be reserved by contacting the American Legion at 810-664-9312, Stones Throw Theater at 810-660-7805 or online at www.stonesthrowtheater.org.

This American Legion Fundraiser is supported through the generous con-tributions of many local businesses: Champion Force Athletics, Lakestone Bank & Trust, Lapeer Rent-All, Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Oesch and Seiting PC, RYO Distribution, sons of the American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Photo by Alex PetrieJohn LaClair, Jeanne Wilson, Bonnie LaClair, Geri LaClair and Kathy Smith gathered at the newly minted Ed LaClair Rotary Club of Lapeer Pocket Park in downtown Lapeer on Tuesday. The park, situated between the PIX Theatre and Burke’s Flowers, was built with the help of a $50,000 grant, $50,000 from the Rotary Club of Lapeer and $50,000 in crowd-funded money.

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LAPEER — The Lapeer District Library’s Marguerite deAngeli Branch will be host local author Catherine Ulrich Brakefield, on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.

Brakefield, an award-winning author, will discuss her newest release Destiny of Heart. Weaving fiction with historical events, Brakefield creates this true-to-life novel which is the third of a four part series. The series is published by Cross River Media.

Swept into Destiny, book one of the Destiny series recently placed third for

the Wright Award in the fiction category and the second book in the series, Wilted Dandelions, won the CSP Book Award of the Year 2016 and Honorable Mention in the Eric Hoffer Book Award 2016.

Destiny of Heart tells the story of Ruby McConnell Meir and her husband Stephen in 1917 as they leave their home and family behind for the prairies of Colorado. The story follows multiple character’s lives as they search for con-tentment and find out if their legacy of faith see them through.

A longtime Michigan resident,

Brakefield is a Christian writer, as well as a hopeless romantic and patriot. She skillfully intertwines these elements into her writing.

Books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation. This pro-gram is available to teens and adults. Call the deAngeli Branch library at 810-664-6971 to register for additional infor-mation about this program.

To learn more about the Lapeer District Library, to see what other programs are available, or to register online visit www.library.lapeer.org

LAPEER — Back by popular demand after last year’s perfor-mances at the PIX Theatre sold out quickly, the iconic down-town theater will host Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold on Dec. 14-15. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this hol-iday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages — whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankin-cense and myrrh as a sort of pot-pourri — they were in a barn after all.”)

Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly clas-sic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen. With gifts galore and bun-dles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.

The same actress from last year’s show will return to bring you Sister’s Christmas Catechism on both Friday and Saturday eve-nings. Katie Beth Chrismer, media specialist for the Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer, said, “Her wonderful mix of comedy and improv will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole evening… and be sure you’re sit-ting up straight. Audience partic-ipation is a big part of this show, so be ready to feel like a student in Catholic school as “Sister” teaches your class. Be sure to use your manners if you’re called on to speak in class. It’s all in good fun, whether you’re a good stu-dent or just here for a good laugh. Tickets are going quickly for this show, so if you’d like to join us either night, please don’t wait to reserve your seats.”

Tickets in advance are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors, stu-dents and veterans. The ticket price goes up at the door to $29 for adults and $27 for students, seniors, and veterans. To pur-chase your reserved seating tick-ets in advance, visit the PIX Box Office located inside Gallery 194, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 810-664-4824 or online at www.center-fortheartslapeer.org.

LAPEER — Ever want to be a part of the audience for a radio broadcast? Here’s the opportunity. Join the audience at The PIX Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 for a music and vari-ety show being broadcast through Lapeer’s own Solid State Radio.

Hosted by Mitch Gill and featuring local perform-ers, December’s show will feature guest performers comedian Diego Attanasio and musician Scott Green.

Attanasio is a Detroit-based comedian originally from Peru who quickly wins over crowds with his quick wit, likability, and sarcastic observations. His rapid-fire delivery and onstage cha-risma make Diego one of the most notable acts in the Midwest. Diego has per-formed stand-up in Alaska, Hawaii, and everywhere in between.

Green is a Lapeer native who now lives in the Flint area. Performing mostly rock with a little blues thrown in, he was a mem-ber of the band Cripple Creak. He’s excited about

his new album, “Who Is Scott Green” and perform-ing in his hometown on the PIX stage.

Gill, host for Live from The PIX, was born and raised in Michigan, and he has been a professional announcer for more than 25 years. He was a disc jock-ey on the radio for 13 of those years. While in radio he held the positions of morning host (which made the most of his outgoing and fun personality), and production director (which took advantage of his voice-over and production skills).

There is no cost for admission to the new series of Friday evening shows, but it is recommended to reserve tickets in advance, as seating is limited in the theatre. To get your tick-et, visit the PIX Box Office located inside Gallery 194, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets may also be reserved over the phone at 810-664-4824 or online at www.centerfortheartslapeer.org.

LAPEER — The Marguerite deAngeli Branch of the Lapeer District Library on West Nepessing Street will hold numerous programs during the month of December.

All Lapeer District Library locations will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31. For more infor-mation or to register for programs, call 810-664-6971 or go to library.lapeer.org.

All Ages • A Christmas Story Trivia at Side Tracks Bar &

Grill: Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. • Drop-in Chess: Sundays Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

at 1 p.m.

Children • Gingerbread Houses: Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 5

p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Registration required. • Visit from Sophie the Dog: Saturday, Dec. 15

at 9 a.m. • Steven’s Puppets presents The Wizard of Oz:

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

• Tween Tuesday Gift Wrap Workshop: Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Tween Interest Group: Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Ready to Read Storytime: Monday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m.

• Family Storytime: Friday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. • Ready-Set-Go!: Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10:30

a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

• Family Playgroup: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 11, and Thursday Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Register with Family Literacy Center at 664-2737.

Teen • Teen Library Council: Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6

p.m. New members always welcome. • Last Minute Edible Gifts: Thursday, Dec. 20 at

6 p.m. Registration required.

Adult • Painting Party: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. • Local Author Visit: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. • Holiday Marimba Concert: Monday, Dec. 10

at 6 p.m. • Christmas Card Workshop: Wednesday, Dec.

12 at 6 p.m. • Washi Tape Adult Craft: Saturday, Dec. 15 at

2 p.m. • Writers Circle: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. • Knitting and Crochet Group: Friday, Dec. 7,

Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.

• Basket Weavers: Monday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. • Music Appreciation with the Friends of

“Fabs”: Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. • Alzheimer’s Support Group: Wednesday, Dec.

19 at 6 p.m. • Book Club: Friday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. This

month’s book: Painted Horses by Malcolm Brooks.

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LAPEER — As with any outdoor project, so much depends on weather, and in Michigan, that’s a hard thing to predict. Still, progress on the construction of the new downtown Lapeer Pocket Park is well underway.

Lapeer Main Street Downtown Development

Authority Director James Alt said work is roughly “two-thirds” complete on the project that will see custom engraved stone pav-ers, stone-sculpted seating, a stage area and lighting features between the PIX Theatre and Burke’s Flowers on Nepessing Street.

“The engraved pavers are all installed, the stage area is close to being done,” he

said. “Any time the weather has allowed, they’ve been down there working on it.” Alt said he estimates two-to-three weeks left of work still yet to be done, and it’s entirely dictated by weather how much of that work will be completed before the new year. At any rate, some work will have to wait until spring, like the iron fencing that will be installed along the

street front as well as some “soft-scape” elements, like greenery.

Alt said “as soon as we have an idea of when it will be finished” he’ll plan a cel-ebration and ribbon cutting to unveil the park officially. “It’s hard to say, that’s the big challenge,” he said. “They know how much work is left but it depends on Michigan weather.”

Sister’s Christmas Catechism returns to PIX Theatre for performances in Dec.

Despite cold weather, work on new pocket park continues

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