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Daniele from St. Joe Today updates us on the many activities happening downtown this weekend including Chalk the Block and Relay for Life. Get more details at stjoetoday.com and in today’s podcast. Chalk the Block returns to downtown St. Joseph this weekend, August 5-7! Attendees can watch as both amateur and professional artists prepare their squares on Friday evening, work all day Saturday and enjoy the completed chalk masterpieces on Sunday. Don’t miss the Chalk Kids Zone on Saturday from 12p-4p hosted by UFCU in the Giannola Parking lot across from Wanderlust Outfitters and People’s Choice Voting Saturday from 12p-8p | Sunday 11a-2p. Visit stjoetoday.com/chalktheblock for a full schedule! Catch the Joe Farmers Market weekly on Saturdays in Lake Bluff Park from 9:00a-2:00p. Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly market, now through October 8, in Lake Bluff Park. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! The American Cancer Society is hosting their Relay for Life of Berrien County this Saturday, August 6 from 3:00p-11:00p in Lake Bluff Park. Proceeds go to helping people battling cancer, as well as serving as a remembrance for loved ones lost. Start your Sunday off with Antiques on the Bluff. See some rare relics, and snag cool finds. This event takes over Lake Bluff Park and is open from 10:00a-5:00p. If you’re busy, no worries! Check out Antiques On The Bluff on the first Sunday of every month until October. If you want to do some more running around Southwest Michigan, go to the Mt. Tabor Trails Wine Run 5K! Hosted by Round Barn Estate, this 5K “runs” from 9:00a-11:00a. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relay for Life of Berrien County has more than doubled its fundraising goal, with more than $63,000 raised as of Wednesday. The event, which takes place Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m. at Lake Bluff Park downtown St. Joseph, set a goal of $30,000. During the event, there will be a Big C Lumber-sponsored Ninja Warrior course for preteens to play on. A survivor ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., with a luminary ceremony overlooking Lake Michigan. Attendees can make a donation to honor a loved one with a luminary. All donations help fund cancer research, patient care programs, and helping the American Cancer Society save lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to talk about the roots of volunteer involvement in BCF’s beginning and how volunteers continue to help the organization with important events like Backpacks for Good. If you’d like to help or be part of any committees or other opportunities, call 269-983-3304 or go to berriencommunity.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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United Way utilizes drive-through backpack distribution for this year’s Cass County School Supply Spectacular! Pre-registration is required to get kids school-ready with full backpacks—and, for a lucky few, a “golden ticket”. United Way of Southwest Michigan is proud to partner with area businesses and organizations to present School Supply Spectacular in Cass County in August. This annual event provides free backpacks with grade-appropriate school supplies to Cass County students in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. This event is for students residing in or attending schools in Cass County only. This event is intended to serve those families in Cass County who are experiencing financial hardship and are not able to afford school supplies and backpacks for their children. Pre-registration is required and you may only arrive during your assigned time slot. The online registration form will ask for grade level and school, among other info. Registrants will select a day, time, and location to pick up their backpacks. Registrants will then receive a confirmation email and ticket that includes name and grade, as well as their assigned time slot and location. (Families must arrive only during their assigned time slot at the pick-up location they selected during registration.) Children must be present in order to receive a backpack and must be accompanied by an adult. Registrants will present their tickets for admittance and to receive their backpacks. REGISTER AT UWSM.ORG/SSS After receiving their backpacks, kids will look in them to see if there is a golden ticket inside. A few of the backpacks will contain a golden ticket, and the lucky children who get one will receive a package of after-school snacks and other items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Every month, Cornerstone Alliance puts the spotlight on another team member making up the great employees that make Economic Development and Business Leadership & Growth across Michigan’s Great Southwest! This month, we speak to the recently promoted Women’s Business Center Director Kristen Patzer. To see more team members and to find out how you can become a Cornerstone investor, head to GoMichigan.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the Heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District. Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Meet China! China is a five month old female kitten. She has a beautiful black coat with a touch of white on her chest and huge golden eyes. China loves canned food and is very conversational at meal time. She has a loud purr, likes the company of other cats, and is cautious with dogs but would adjust to a special friend. China came to us with a very large hernia, which has healed nicely. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Please contact Animal Aid of SW Michigan at 269-934-7729 or [email protected] to learn more about our lovely young China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.