Welcome Guide - Diamond Lake PUBLIC

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Welcome to Michigan

Diamond Lake


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Area Attractions


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The ArtsCarnegie Center for the Arts107 N. Main St.Three Rivers, MI 49093

Phone: (269)273-8882

The Carnegie Center for the Arts is a privatenonprofit organization dedicated to

promoting personal growth, self-expression,and appreciation of the visual, literary andperforming arts among the people ofsouthwestern Michigan, through exhibits,performances, and participatory experiences

Lawton Heritage Community Center& Museum646 N. NurseryLawton, MI 49065Phone: (269)624-2371

The Lawton Community Center & Museumis in a restored winery. As one of the firstwineries in the state. It has been designated aState and National Historic Site. Thismuseum is a shrine to the Michigan Grapeand Wine Industry and is housed in the lowerlevel for all to see. The rest of the buildinghas been renovated into a beautiful place forany occasion.


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AdventuresDiamond D Ranch3223 DunningCassopolis, MI 49031(269)683-5892

Horseback riding at its best. Their trails are throughthe woods along the Trout stream and country fields.

Hayrides, lessons, and parties of all kinds. Open April- November.

Amazing Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch18430 U.S 12 EastEdwardsburg, MI 49112(574)[email protected] Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm is atruly unique family entertainment experience. Thefarm is over 90 acres and is packed with events forevery member of the family, young or old. Explorethe 14 acre corn maze with over 3.5 miles of paths.Keep a watchful eye for the 12 hidden check points.Hayrides with horse-drawn and tractor-pulled,pumpkin patch, child-sized haybale maze, thousandsof Pumpkins and holiday decorations, a Goat walkand farms animals. Picnic area, snacks andrefreshment stand, campfires available by reservation,face painting, hay jump, two straw mazes and twocorn boxes.

5 Mile Drive-In Theater28190 M-152Dowagiac, MI(269) 782-7879

Admission is only $15 per carload for 2 mOpen June October

Lutzs Drive -In (right next to 5 Mile DrivIn Theater)28102 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047Car hop food service with traditional food pizza, onion rings, burgers.

Wonderland Cinema402 N Front St, Niles, MI 49120269-683-1112New release movies for ridiculous prices

before noon are $2.50 and evening shows$5. Concession prices are very low, too. Thcaf as well for sandwiches.
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Fruit Picking Ecklers Produce & Greenhouse Farm blueberries,tomatoes, raspberries (red and black)

1879 Barron Lake Road, Niles, MI [email protected]: I-94 to US-12 E, Becomes M-60 E byNiles. Continue on to Barron Lake Road, turn left, 3-1/2 mi. E side of Road, U-Pick

Fresh fruits and vegetables over 50 varieties grown on 100acres picked fresh daily. Also thousands of dried gourdsavailable year round. U-pick blueberries, raspberries, andtomatoes in season. Open: April-Nov daily 9 am to 7pm.

Punkin's Pickblueberries, U-pick and already picked

29485 Yaw Rd, Dowagiac, MI [email protected].

Open: U - Pick is by appointment only; Please call ahead for pre picked orders. Naturally Grown High Bush Blue CropBlueberries in July. Payment: Cash, only.

Spirit Springs Farm pumpkins

12401 Hoffman Street, Marcellus, MI 49067269-646-9379 [email protected]: 1/4 mi. W off M-40 S from Marcellus,(M-60 to M-40 or US-131 S to M-216 W or Hoffman

Road W in Three Rivers).

Over 70 varieties of apples - mostly heirloom - limitedquantities; apple cider (non-pasteurized), seasonal vegetables,

gourds, pumpkins, hand-made crafts, pears, misc. Tasting tableof apples offered. Gift boxes of apples available.

Sprague's Family Fun Farmraspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red)

33120 Middle Crossing Road, Dowagiac, MI 490(269) [email protected]: Take Indian lake Road South from SisLakes until you see our sign on the right at MiddlCrossing Road Just down a ways on Middle CrossClick here for a map and directions. Payment: CasVisa/MasterCard, Discover.

Comments from a visitor on March 20, 2010: "Grfarm in Dowagiac, MI. close to Sister Lakes. Fresproduce all summer long with U-pick raspberriesyour blueberries, peaches, nectarines, Sweet cherrPlums, Tomatoes, and Sweet corn from Sprague'sFamily Fun Farm. There are restroom facilitiesavailable. Come see the six and a half acre corn mHay rides and Pumpkins in the fall. Choose from

wide selection of apples including Honeycrisp apKids playground completes the ensemble for somgreat family fun. "
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Golf CoursesPine View Golf Club52065 Pulver RoadThree Rivers, MI 49093Phone: (269) [email protected]

Sauganash Golf Club61270 Lutz RoadThree Rivers, MI 49093Phone: (269)278-7825 [email protected]

Peacock Ridge Golf Club94777 M-40 N.Marcellus, MI 49067Phone: (269)646-3300

Dowagiac Elks Golf Course300 Riverside DriveDowagiac, MI 49047Phone: (269) 782-56859 holes, par 36, 3011 yards with clubrental, pro shop, watered fairways, fullservice restaurant, and banquet facilities

Park Shores Golf Course610 Park Shore DriveCassopolis, MI 49031Phone: (269)445-283418 hole course located 1/4 mile west oDiamond Lake.

Klinger Lake Country Club Golf 21050 US Highway 12, Sturgis, MIPhone: (269) 651-7453

Four Lakes Golf & Country ClubUS-12 (4 miles east of M-62)Edwardsburg, MIReservations: (269)699-5349Phone: (269)699-5701Public golf course with 18 holes, ProShop, driving range, cart rental, cartstorage and full dining facilities w/liqulicense open to the public. Open April end of October.
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WineriesLemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm533 Lemon Creek RoadBerrien Springs, MI 49103

Phone: 269-471-1321Fax: 269-471-1322E-mail:[email protected]

Round Barn Winery

10983 Hills RoadBaroda, MI 49101

Phone: 269-422-1617Fax: 269-422-5038E-mail: [email protected]

This roundbarn was moved from Rochester, IN. andreconstructed by Amish Craftsmen at the winery

in Baroda. They make cognac quality cherry,peach & strawberry brandy.

Fruitful Vine Winery Tours

5601 Saint Joseph StreetStevensville, MI 49127

Phone: (269)978-8777

Tabor Hill Winery185 Mt. Tabor RoadBuchanan, MI 49107Phone: 800-283-3363Fax: 269-422-2787E-mail: [email protected] operationaly winery. Tours and complimenta

wine tasting. Intimate fine dining restaurantoverlooking the vineyard. Call our toll freenumber for hours of operation.

St. Julian Wine Company9145 Union Pier RoadUnion Pier, MI 49129

Phone: 269-469-3150

McIntosh Apple Orchards and Cider Mill

6431 107th Ave.South Haven, MI 49090Phone: [email protected]://www.mcintoshorchards.comHours: 10-5pm

Cidermill and Winery. Enjoy a lovely day in tcountry, visit our orchard, browse through oufarm market for fruits, vegetables, gifts, donupastry and fudge. Tour our cidery and see howsweet cider is handcrafted into hard cider. Wehave u-pick and ready picked tart and sweetcherries, peaches, pears, apples and plums - o just sit out on the porch and relax.
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Festivals & Events


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Diamond Lake Annual FireworksDisplay - July 4

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Diamond Lake Triathalon - July

Diamond Lake has tons of events every year, SandbarParties, Pirate Parties, Float-in Movies, PokerRuns. Check out their events on their Faceook page

facebook.com/DiamondLake

The Dowagiac Dogwood Fine ArtsFestival

May The Dowagiac Dogwood Fine ArtsFestival is a week-long celebration on theArts.

The spotlight shines brightly on national,international and local artists. The weekfeatures visual arts, music, literature,theater, storytelling, dance and evenmaster classes with selected artists. It is anentertaining and educational experiencefor the entire family.

Cass County Fair

As mid-summer draws near, the CassCounty Fair returns to Cassopolis inAugust. Grandstand entertainmentfeatures Country/Western music, rodeos,demolition derby, super-stock tractorpulls and local talent. Must-see events areharness racing, pony, horse and mulepulls, livestock judging and auction, lipsync contest, fireworks, dailyentertainment throughout the grounds, 4-H, Open Class and commercial exhibits,rides, games and concessions. If you need

more details, please call (269) 445-8265.

Water Festival Three Rivers

JuneThis FREE three day festival highlightsfantastic parks and rivers in historic

downtown Three Rivers! Arts and craftscar show, entertainment, food vendors,kids zone, midway, ox roast, parade andmuch more. For more information, call(269) 278-8193.

Scarecrow Fest -Three RiversOctober Scarecrow Fest is an annual fall

celebration. Enjoy the scarecrow contest, famiactivities, entertainment and other seasonalattractions. Meyer Broadway Park, Three Rive(269)467-5519


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Dining

Best of the Best


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Area Dining Woodfire Trattoria134 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047(269)[email protected] Italian cuisine with musical entertainment. Visit theirwebsite for a list of musical events.

Zekes Restaurant

109 S. Front Street, Dowgiac, MI 49047269-782-5070Full service family restaurant with full bar. Casual dining,kidsmenu. 254 imported beers, 27 new draft beer club.

Porkys Party Place

1119 E State St, Cassopolis, MI 49031THE place for BBQ or fried chicken. Best fried chicken you

will EVER eat. Great mojos, too If you see the BBQ chicken,

grab it.

TasteeTwirl

220 S Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031Great Burgers!

Stacys Food and Spirits23018 S Shore Dr, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112(269) 699-5113www.stacysfood.com

Mr. Wahoos56051 M-51 South, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047(269) 782-0601$8 salmon dinners! Very family friendly.

Marcello's Pizzeria525 S Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031(269) 445-3900Pizza and Italian beef sandwiches across from Stone Lake

El Amigo Pepe Restaurant11th St, Niles, MIMi casa es su casa!You don't have to travel far to enjothe finest Mexican cuisine and authentic South of tBorder hospitality. A true Mexican experience awa

you featuring regional specialties from SouthwestCentral Mexico. This is the real thing!

Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant185 Mt. Tabor Rd., Buchanan, Michigan 4910(800) [email protected]

www.taborhill.comTabor Hill's main 80 acre estate is located just outsof Buchanan Michigan but also have 3 otherconvenient tasting locations. You'll find these inBridgman, Saugatuck, and our latest tasting room ithe new Benton Harbor Art's District. The restauranlocated at Buchanan and is a lovely dining experieChef John Paul and his team love incorporating loc

produce so the menu changes often but feel free toit out at www.taborhill.com

Anglers Inn at LunkersU.S. 12, Edwardsburg, MI 49112(269) [email protected] Seafood Buffet SaturdaysHuge spread of Seafood as well as Prime Rib BBQ Ribs, filet mignon, and crab 5 pm to 9 pAdults $34.99, Kids 4-12 $14.99Spectacular Sunday BrunchAll your breakfast favorites plus BBQ PorkChops, Wings, Shrimp, & Smoked Salmon anmore ...8 am to 12 pmAdults $12.99, Kids 4-12 $5.99Kids under 3 FREE

Tosis4337 Ridge Road Stevensville, MI 49127(269) 429-3689For 75 years,Tosis has been recognized far and wide the premier Authentic Northern Italian dining

establishment in southwestern Michigan.
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Moving In


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Newspaper LocationM F

CirculationSunday

Circulation Web Site

Chicago Tribune Chicago, IL 579,079 957,212 www.chicagotribune.comChicago Sun-Times Chicago, IL 382,796 333,490 www.suntimes.comDaily Herald Arlington Heights, IL 151,112 149,371 www.dailyherald.com

The Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids, MI 134,426 182,810 www.mlive.com/grpressThe Times Munster, IN 83,214 91,125 www.thetimesonline.comSouth Bend Tribune South Bend, IN 71,738 94,968 www.southbendtribune.comPost-Tribune Merrillville, IN 64,893 71,519 www.post-trib.comKalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, MI 52,848 70,694 www.mlive.com/kgazette/Daily Southtown Tinley Park, IL 48,858 55,977 www.dailysouthtown.comThe Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, MI 43,996 49,013 www.muskegonchronicle.comThe Journal Times Racine, WI 29,214 30,700 www.journaltimes.comThe Truth Elkhart, IN 28,945 29,786 www.etruth.comKenosha News Kenosha, WI 25,474 27,667 www.kenoshanews.comBattle Creek Enquirer Battle Creek, MI 23,522 30,413 www.battlecreekenquirer.comThe Herald-Palladium Saint Joseph, MI 22,350 24,083 www.heraldpalladium.comThe News Sun Waukegan, IL 21,048 www.suburbanchicagonews.com

The Holland Sentinel Holland, MI 18,471 19,936 www.hollandsentinel.comThe Goshen News Goshen, IN 16,094 15,752 www.goshennews.com

Chicago Defender Chicago, IL 14,479 www.chicagodefender.comHerald-Argus La Porte, IN 12,315 www.heraldargus.comTimes-Union Warsaw, IN 11,387 www.timeswrsw.comThe News Dispatch Michigan City, IN 10,660 11,129 www.michigancityin.comPharos-Tribune Logansport, IN 9,686 9,490 www.pharostribune.comGrand Haven Tribune Grand Haven, MI 9,388 www.grandhaventribune.comThe News-Sun Kendallville, IN 8,637 8,419 www.kpcnews.comWabash Plain Dealer Wabash, IN 6,563 www.wabashplaindealer.comThe Peru Tribune Peru, IN 6,391 www.perutribune.comHuntington Herald-Press Huntington, IN 6,364 6,364 www.h- ponline.comSturgis Journal Sturgis, MI 6,320 www.sturgisjournal.com

Pilot-News Plymouth, IN 6,227 www.thepilotnews.comColdwater Daily Reporter Coldwater, MI 5,316 www.thedailyreporter.comHerald Journal Monticello, IN 5,100 www.thehj.comChesterton Tribune Chesterton, IN 5,047 www.chestertontribune.comThe Post & Mail Columbia City, IN 4,058 www.thepostandmail.comThe Rochester Sentinel Rochester, IN 3,761 www.rochsent.comThree Rivers Commercial-News

Three Rivers, MI 3,043

Niles Daily Star Niles, MI 2,361 www.nilesstar.comRepublican Rensselaer, IN 2,049 www.rensselaerrepublican.comDowagiac Daily News Dowagiac, MI 1,818 www.dowagiacnews.com

Area Newspapers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/http://www.suntimes.com/http://www.dailyherald.com/http://www.mlive.com/grpresshttp://www.thetimesonline.com/http://www.southbendtribune.com/http://www.post-trib.com/http://www.mlive.com/kgazette/http://www.dailysouthtown.com/http://www.muskegonchronicle.com/http://www.journaltimes.com/http://www.etruth.com/http://www.kenoshanews.com/http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/http://www.heraldpalladium.com/http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/http://www.hollandsentinel.com/http://www.goshennews.com/http://www.chicagodefender.com/http://www.heraldargus.com/http://www.timeswrsw.com/http://www.michigancityin.com/http://www.pharostribune.com/http://www.grandhaventribune.com/http://www.kpcnews.com/http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/http://www.perutribune.com/http://www.h-ponline.com/http://www.h-ponline.com/http://www.sturgisjournal.com/http://www.thepilotnews.com/http://www.thedailyreporter.com/http://www.thehj.com/http://www.chestertontribune.com/http://www.thepostandmail.com/http://www.rochsent.com/http://www.nilesstar.com/http://www.rensselaerrepublican.com/http://www.dowagiacnews.com/http://www.dowagiacnews.com/http://www.rensselaerrepublican.com/http://www.nilesstar.com/http://www.rochsent.com/http://www.thepostandmail.com/http://www.chestertontribune.com/http://www.thehj.com/http://www.thedailyreporter.com/http://www.thepilotnews.com/http://www.sturgisjournal.com/http://www.h-ponline.com/http://www.perutribune.com/http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/http://www.kpcnews.com/http://www.grandhaventribune.com/http://www.pharostribune.com/http://www.michigancityin.com/http://www.timeswrsw.com/http://www.heraldargus.com/http://www.chicagodefender.com/http://www.goshennews.com/http://www.hollandsentinel.com/http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/http://www.heraldpalladium.com/http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/http://www.kenoshanews.com/http://www.etruth.com/http://www.journaltimes.com/http://www.muskegonchronicle.com/http://www.dailysouthtown.com/http://www.mlive.com/kgazette/http://www.post-trib.com/http://www.southbendtribune.com/http://www.thetimesonline.com/http://www.mlive.com/grpresshttp://www.dailyherald.com/http://www.suntimes.com/http://www.chicagotribune.com/


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ResourcesELECTRICIANS

Mr. Electric Electricians69045 M 62 # 12, Edwardsburg(269) 663-7773

Bogunia Electric Inc24086 Redfield Street, Edwardsburg(269) 663-8392

Cutter Electric70439 Hilltop Rd, Union(269) 272-3010

Blosser & Sons Electric Inc12911 Industrial Park Dr # 7, Granger, IN(574) 272-7605

Spectrum Services835 Carberry Road, Niles(269) 684-5544

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

D E Duck Heating & Cooling22497 US Highway 12, Edwardsburg(269) 699-5237

Sam's Heating & Air Conditioning69151 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg(269) 663-5700

Proctor Heating & Cooling23879 May Street, Edwardsburg(269) 699-7296

HOSPITALS

St Joseph Regional Medical CenterDouglas Road, Mishawaka, IN

Memorial HospitalMichigan St, South Bend, IN

Lakeland Community HospitalNiles, MI

PLUMBERS

Crystal Valley PlumbingThree Rivers 269.273.6975

Roto-Rooter PlumbingThree Rivers 269.273.6000

Macs PlumbingThree Rivers 269.278.3342

REAL ESTATE

Michigan Lakes Team, Inc.69045 M-62, Suite F, Edwardsburg, MI 4911(269) 663-700

STORAGE FACILITIES

Eddie's Key Lock Storage

26065 US Highway 12, Edwardsburg(269) 663-2635

Captain's Dry Dock Storage24104 US Highway 12, Edwardsburg(269) 699-7486

Five Points Self Storage19573 US Highway 12, Edwardsburg(269) 641-9611

UTILITIES

ElectricAmerican Electric Power1-800-311-6424

GasSemco1-800-624-2019

PhoneVerizon1-800-483-4000

Cable TVComcast1-800-824-2000

LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVAL

R & R Lawn Care14855 Hideaway Drive, Vandalia, MI(269) 476-1133

J L Landscaping

59818 Decatur Road, Cassopolis, MI(269) 445-2111

MAAC Property Services1198 Anderson Road, Niles(269) 687-8845

CLEANING SERVICESMerry Maids

South Bend, IN (574) 271-2930

Marie's Cleaning

Elkhart, IN (574) 266-0448

BOAT STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

Thorpe's Marine & Service

62392 Kamp Kozy Street, Cassopolis, MI

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