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Fall is in full swing and winter is creeping upon us, so get out and enjoy all of your parks, walking trails, events and outdoor activities in Berrien and Cass counties.
Make sure you stop by your local farm market for the last of the fall harvest.
Nature has many things to choose from to decorate your home for fall festivities and holidays.
Use a wide variety of fall leaves to decorate your tables and don’t forget to purchase fall flowers such as mums. They are available in a wide array of colors at your local markets and fruit stands.
For more information on events visit our Web site: www.fourflagsarea.org.
Or, stop by the office located at 321 E. Main St., Niles or call us at (269) 684-7444.
Nov. 20-22, Dowagiac Old Fashion Christmas Celebration is proudly presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital.
As yuletide classics trumpet the crisp air, you’re sure to enjoy the relaxed pace of holiday shopping the way it used to be.
Shopkeepers offer warm surroundings, refreshments and cheer, as they present their finest in holiday merchandise during the three-day Christmas Open House Weekend, Nov. 20-22, in downtown Dowagiac.
Nov. 21, 13th Annual Arts and Craft Show, to be held in conjunction with Dowagiac’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration.
This event is sponsored by Theta Mu Sorority of Beta Sigma Phi and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be lots of unique arts and crafts from many area craftsmen; also many festivities will take place in Dowagiac with its Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration Weekend.
Free admission to craft show, donuts and lunch will be available for purchase.
This event is located at Dowagiac Union High School, 701 W. Prairie Ronde, Dowagiac.
Nov. 22, Decorate Downtown for the Holiday Homecoming Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown Niles.
Nov. 28, Downtown Holiday Homecoming. Lighting of the city tree, carriage rides, entertainment and shopping, located in downtown Niles.
Also take a visit to your local senior center. They offer a wide variety of events, trips and activities.
There are many groups that meet daytime and evening at your local senior center.
You don’t have to be a senior citizen to enjoy your local senior center.
Be sure to check all of your local libraries for a wonderful list of events and fun-filled things to do for all ages.
Melinda Michael is executive director of the Four Flags Area Council on Tourism.