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π± Dowagiac Varsity Football @ Belding and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Preserved! on the Ionia Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Preserved! at LaFontsee Galleries
- City Council Meeting at Ionia, MI Calendar
- Belding High School Volleyball at Ionia
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Roger V.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ionia
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★ Featured events ★
- Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
5:30 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- City Council Meeting →
Ionia, MI Calendar
6:30 pm - Belding High School Volleyball at Ionia →
Ionia MI
9:00 am - Belding at Ionia →
Ionia MI
9:00 am - Dowagiac Varsity Football @ Belding →
Belding High School, 850 Hall St, Belding
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Friday October 23
🗓 Events Nearby
- Sip & Read Book Club →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
11:00 am - Knitter's Circle →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
11:00 am - Writers Group →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
10:00 am - Game Night →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
4:00 pm - Bookish Bingo →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
11:00 am - Saranac High School Volleyball vs Lansing Christian →
150 Pleasant St, Saranac
7:00 pm - Lansing Christian at Saranac →
Saranac High School, 150 Pleasant St, Saranac
7:00 pm - Bath at Saranac →
Saranac High School, 150 Pleasant St, Saranac
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone looking for a caregiver for an aging parent?
I have my CNA. I have been doing homecare for 24 plus years. I am in between jobs right now and thought I would check this revenue out. I live in… (Nextdoor E Riverside and S State) - My name is Danny and I own a small handyman type of business here in Ionia.
I offer a wide variety of services for your home and your vehicle. I have joined Nextdoor in hopes to find new clients looking for my services. If… (Nextdoor E Riverside and S State)
- Jimmy John's posted a job opening for Shift Manager (PIC) in Ionia. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ionia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ionia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Lowell
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- Jake Tjapkes Ends Campaign for LAS Board of Education (lowellsfirstlook.com)
Forest Hills
- Morley Stanwood vs Ludington (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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