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š± Donāt miss Sundayās free cooking show and family fun in Sturgis
Hi Sturgis! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Donāt miss Sundayās free cooking show and family fun in Sturgis
- See how Sturgis standout Kinder Smith stacks up on the all-state list
- How Sturgis residents can meet Rep. Steve Carra on Friday
Also on today's calendar: Niles Varsity Baseball @ Sturgis and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 63, low: 33.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Savor Spring with home cook Laura Kurella (fox17online.com) ā Sturgis residents can enjoy a free āSavor Springā cooking event this Sunday at the Sturges Young Auditorium, featuring award-winning home cook Laura Kurella. From noon to 4 p.m., families can watch a live cooking show, enter prize drawings, and enjoy food trucks, music, kidsā activities, and free floral arrangements from The Home Depot. 
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2. Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 all-state girls basketball teams (sturgisjournal.com) ā Sturgis basketball fans can celebrate as Kinder Smith earns a spot on the Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 all-state list, highlighting local talent on a statewide stage. The honors are headlined by Howell star Lilly Williams as Player of the Year and Muskegonās Bernard Loudermill as Coach of the Year, with standout athletes recognized from across Michigan. Ā Ā Ā
3. Carra invites residents to local office hours (gophouse.org) ā State Rep. Steve Carra is holding in-person office hours Friday that are open to residents of his district, which includes Sturgis and all of St. Joseph County. Sessions will be in Three Rivers and Edwardsburg, and no appointment is needed. Sturgis residents can also call or email his Lansing office if they canāt attend. Ā Ā Ā
4. Donna Sears, 68 ā WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) ā Sturgis residents are mourning the passing of 68-year-old Donna Marie Sears, a devoted reader and longtime presence at the local Lowryās Book Store. Born in North Dakota and later settling in Sturgis, she is remembered by her husband Kerry, children including a daughter in Sturgis, and a grandson in Sturgis. A memorial service in Sturgis will be announced later by Hackman Family Funeral Homes. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sturgis
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Vicksburg Girls JV Soccer @ Sturgis
Sturgis High School, 216 Vinewood Ave, Sturgis
5:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Niles Varsity Baseball @ Sturgis
Sturgis High School , 216 Vinewood Ave , Sturgis
6:00 pm -
NM Roller Skating @ Bonaventure
BonaVenture Skating Center , 24505 Halsted Rd , Farmington Hills
6:30 pm -
Paw Paw Girls JV Soccer @ Sturgis
Sturgis High School , 216 Vinewood Ave , Sturgis
5:00 pm -
Paw Paw Girls Varsity Soccer @ Sturgis
Sturgis High School , 216 Vinewood Ave , Sturgis
6:30 pm -
Olivet Varsity Softball @ Sturgis
Sturgis High School , 216 Vinewood Ave , Sturgis
10:00 am -
High School Orchestra
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts , 201 N Nottawa St , Sturgis
7:00 pm -
Lethal Lunches
306 N Franks Ave , Sturgis
4:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Saturday May 2
Tuesday May 5
Monday May 11
š£ Sturgis Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Creativity in Community Workshop at Gilchrist Retreat Center with Samantha Cooper
Gilchrist Retreat Center , 56265 Day Rd , Three Rivers
4:00 pm -
Fresh Food Initiative 2026
The Huss Project , 1008 8th St , Three Rivers
9:00 am -
Schoolcraft JV Baseball @ Three Rivers
Three Rivers High School , 700 6th Ave , Three Rivers
10:00 am -
Bronson Vikings vs Centreville Bulldogs
Chicago Street Elementary School , 501 E Chicago St , Bronson
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Safe, attentive driving is criticalāno matter where you travel.
" 20 agencies, including MSP, join forces in historic cross-border distracted driving enforcement. Click link for details: https://contentā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Join our new Sturgis business exchange group to find or promote a small local business!
https://nextdoor.com/g/jx4a3s2kz?share_platform=10&utm_campaign=1776253266702&share_action_id=5a56264d-6323-4090-8226-b3723c4a6cec (Nextdoor Outskirts of Sturgis)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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