Riveridge to host youth fishing tournament

NILES — Riveridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will host the inaugural Youth Bass Fishing Tournament on Aug. 27 on Barron Lake in Niles.

The event is for youth ages 6 to 17. Weigh-ins will take place at Riveridge Rehab, which is located at 1333 Wells St., in Niles.

A craft/vendor fair will take place at Riveridge the same day of the tournament.

Riveridge is seeking sponsors to help support his event with donations of gifts and prizes for all the children participating. To learn more, or to support the tournament, contact Stephanie Lisenko at (269) 340-2120 or rrmark@gracehc.com.

 

Blood bank seeking donations, giving ice cream

NILES — Michigan Blood will host a blood drive in the rotunda of the Niles District Library from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

Those who attempt to donate will win a $100 Meijer gift card. Those who successfully donate a pint of blood will receive a coupon to Martin’s for a free pint of ice cream.

Michigan Blood will host another blood drive rom 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 at the library.

 

Vietnam veterans invited to luncheon

MARCELLUS, Mich. — Vietnam veterans who served in any branch of the military between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, will be honored at a service at the Marcellus VFW, located at 53550 M-40, Marcellus, at noon, Monday, Aug. 8.

The event is hosted by the Captain Samuel Felt Chapter DAR, who will serve lunch.

Dennis Slattery, a Vietnam veteran, will be the guest speaker.

Each veteran in attendance will be honored with a lapel pen provided by the Department of Defense.

For additional information, contact Jane Wagel at (269) 782-6111, or Jan Streeter at (269) 649-5475.

 

Registration still open for expo

NILES — The Community Development Department is partnering with the Niles History Center to host a Business and Consumer Expo. There is still time to sign up.

The expo will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. All businesses are invited to attend.

For more information or to register, contact Leigh Jones at (269) 683-4700 ext. 3021, or email her at ljones@nilesmi.org.