Schuler's Restaurant & Pub Goes Smoke Free
This is a big change for the restaurant, but a welcome one by many who like to dine in the Pub where smoking has been allowed will now be smoke free.

They have listened to their guests and staff who would like to dine and work in a smoke free environment, while still trying to respect the wishes of patrons who want to smoke. It was no longer possible for them to have it both ways.

Wednesday, March 21
March Walk-In wine tasting
Wine is good for your health say some of the experts. Dr. David Komasara and Dr. Tom Dobbins, Marshall medical practitioners and local wine lovers, will discuss the health aspects of wine and showcase five of their favorite wines, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. The cost is $17 for Tasters Guild members and $22 for non-members. No reservations are necessary.

Friday, April 13
Beer Tasting
Friday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. "It's all about the sensory environment in beer tasting as the "nose" is very important said Rex Halfpenny the beer educator and certified beer judge, the presenter for the evening. The cost is $17 for Tasters Guild members and $22 for non-members. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Reservations will be required and can be made by calling 269-781-0600.

Tuesday, April 17
Tax Bash
Taxpayers are invited in for some merry-making in Winston's Pub where they can weigh and mail their returns, courtesy of Marshall's retired Postmaster Mike Schragg who dresses up as Uncle Sam. He actually takes returns to the post office before the deadline. Prizes are given out to the lucky number winners. Stop in anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 2
Spring Wine Dinner
Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30, will feature Chateau Ste. Michelle wines from Washington state with winemaker Brennon Leighton as the wine educator and speaker. Cost is $65 for Tasters Guild members and $75 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 269.781.0600.

(Note: Other big days for them are Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8 and Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13.) For more information, contact Sue Moore at 269.781.0660, ext. 623 or visit www.SchulersRestaurant.com

Schuler's March Calendar
Saturday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day celebration in Winston's Pub.

Wednesday, March 21 - Walk-In wine tasting featuring wines and your health. $17 for Tasters Guild members, $22 for non-members.
Brook Lodge Hotel & Conference Resort Snow Days Special
Corporate Meeting Packages starting as low as $39 per person good thru April 2007.

FORE!
Beat the rush and call about booking a Golf Package today. Planning on tying the knot...call our social coordinators today to help plan for your special day. For more information on our corporate, social or golf special, please call 269.731.2200.

Let Fun Services Help You Beat the Winter Blues
Fun Services is offering some fun ideas along with equipment to help you beat the winter blues.

March Special:
Rent for 1 day-get 2 extra days FREE use! Here are some fun ideas: Popcorn machine for customer or employee appreciation day(s); Inflatable Money Machine for employee perks, grand openings, promotions and electronic basketball for some fun in the lunch room.

For summer picnics, Holiday Parties and all your Special Events call us at 800.772.7587 or attend our "Open House" on March 27 at the Best Western in Kalamazoo from 11:00-2:00.

2007 Habitat for Humanity Golf Marathon

• Riverside Country Club - Battle Creek, MI
• April 10, 2007 - Golfer's Reception - 5:30- 6:30 pm
• May 14, 2007 - Event Day - 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Partnership guidelines for organizations non-profits, Faith-Based, Serving Youth.

• Raise pledges for Habitat for Humanity and your favorite organization
• Habitat will return 50% of pledges raised after event costs
• Event costs are:
  1. Golfer entry fee ($100.00/golfer)
  2. Event day cost ($150.00/golfer)
  3. Total golfer costs are $250.00 (debited from pledges)
• Pledge Goal-- $2,500.00/golfer or $25.00 per hole
• Your golfer will enjoy all privileges of the Marathon except the "Pledge Prize Category." (Player Handbook)

Note - In the event your organization is unable to present a golfer; it is OK to raise your pledges, as Habitat will assign your pledges to an established golfer. The same event costs apply. ($250.00; debited from pledges) For more information, contact Bruce at 269.966.2502 or email at brucewoerner@ctsmail.net. You may also visit www.habitatbc.org

Practice Your Favorite Dance at PROPERWELL Studio
PROPERWELL Studio, located in downtown Battle Creek, is now offering the opportunity for you to practice dancing. There is a wide range of dances to choose from; ballroom, line dance, power line, latin, swing and etc., so come practice what you'd like.

Classes will be held every Thursday in March from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at PROPERWELL Studio. There will be a charge of $10.00 per person.

PROPERWELL Studio is downtown Battle Creek in the Jack Pearl Building that faces East Michigan Ave, so park behind near the river in the State St. parking area & go in the door marked with our signs (between Jack Pearls door & Team III Sports door), go up elevator to 3rd floor. For more information, contact Colleen Burke at 269.317.2197.

Looking for Seniors Who Want Help
Openings are available for seniors who want a coach to help manage their finances. Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services provides this service to Calhoun and Kalamazoo County seniors 60 years of age and older.

Guardian provides the service at the client's home. Sometimes one or two visits are all that is necessary. Other times they provide help on a monthly basis.

Guardian's support may also include help with insurance claims and other benefit forms. Bills can also be reviewed to determine if any inappropriate fees are included.

For more information contact Andy Fletcher at 866.963.3253 extension 463.

The program is available to residents in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. In Calhoun County the service is free, thanks to Senior Millage. For Kalamazoo County residents there may be a reasonable fee.

Formerly known as Guardian, Inc., the nonprofit's mission is to provide help to persons with limited opportunities, skills and other vulnerabilities. They promote independence and economic self-sufficiency using available community resources. Information about other Guardian services can be obtained from Pat Fosdick 269.963.3253, pfosdick@guardian-inc.org, and at www.guardian-inc.org. Guardian is a United Way organization.

Dinner and music at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House
Treat yourself and someone special to a quiet, relaxing evening during dinner on Friday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station's historic W.K. Kellogg Manor House located on Gull Lake near Hickory Corners, Mich.

Former estate to cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, the Manor House has been restored to its original grandeur creating an unforgettable dinner setting.

Dinner includes appetizer--beef and rosemary crostini; salad--mixed greens with goat cheese, almonds and blueberries; entrées--grilled salmon with artichoke, pesto and fresh lemon or pan-seared chicken medallions with morel mushrooms; accompaniments--asparagus with hollandaise sauce, roasted new potatoes with rosemary; and dessert--strawberry tiramisu.

Entrées will be served with fresh baked bread and creamery butter. Beverages include coffee, hot and iced tea or water.

Special music provided by the Northside Jazz Quintet. Dinner price is $40 per person; tax and gratuity are not included.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the KBS Conference Center at 269.671.2400 or e-mail: conference@kbs.msu.edu. Reservations are required.

The next specialty dinner - Murder Mystery Dinner - is scheduled on Friday, October 26.

Additional KBS special events can be found on the web at www.kbs.msu.edu.

KELLOGG'S KIDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Providing Battle Creek Knights Tickets to Youth Organizations
Kellogg Company has teamed up with the Battle Creek Knights to present Kellogg's Kids in 2007. Kellogg's Kids will provide an opportunity for area youth to attend a Knights game this season.

Five hundred tickets will be allocated by the Knights to non-profit organizations serving youth. Each attendee will receive a game ticket and a snack voucher. Interested non-profit organizations serving area youth should contact the Knights at 269.965.5001 for more information on the program. Tickets are available beginning with the home opener on April 5.

With 2006 sales of almost $11 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. The company's brands include Kellogg's, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Nutri-Grain, Special K, Rice Krispies, Murray, Austin, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Carr's, Plantation, Ready Crust and Kashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the company's website at www.kelloggcompany.com

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