Venue 19 Zero 9 is named after more than 100 years of hospitality. Schuler’s opened a restaurant in 1909 and quickly expanded into the hotel business. Now, with all of that hospitality experience, Schuler’s is opening an event venue in a historic Marshall building. “Weddings, corporate events…
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Unless you’re eloping, an engaged couple has the eternal question: where will my wedding guests spend the night? Here are 10 tips for scheduling room blocks in Calhoun County: A room block is an agreement you reach with the hotel. They’ll save rooms for your guests, but the guests have to make…
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Each meeting is unique: from a board get-together to staff training to an awards presentation. So why not pick a venue that’s as unique as you are? FireKeepers Casino Your imagination is all that’s required for FireKeepers Casino, where there are 15 different configurations for facilities. Need…
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Bridgett Blough runs Of the Land in Battle Creek with her husband, Trent Thompson. While Trent grows the farm, Bridgett makes the food for catering and events. Combined, it’s a unique space that can be used for weddings, family reunions or anytime you want to have a meaningful gathering…
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Let me tell you about my co-worker Jay. His job is to convince people to hold their meetings, conventions and tournaments here in Calhoun County. Once he does that, he makes sure to smooth the way by taking care of the nitty-gritty details, like parking and arranging for hotel rooms. A lot of…
Read MoreBattle Creek has a refreshing new hotel that is built to feel like home. Home2 Suites fills in the gap for an extended stay experience, with kitchens, plenty of closet space, pull-out couches for family and access to a laundry room. “It even has that new hotel smell,” General Manager Drew…
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[gallery columns="6" size="medium" link="file" ids="5054,5055,5056,5057,5058,5059"] Car shows are ready to roar back to life at Gilmore Car Museum. Check out the schedule for a new feature every weekend, from traditional hot rods to a motorcycle gathering. There are rules for social…
Read MoreSpontaneous adventures can be the best. Spontaneity is part of the RV lifestyle, where you have the ability to travel freely and see Michigan at your own pace. Those seeking the latest and greatest in RVs headed to the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds show last weekend at…
Read MoreWhat happens when the trade show is over, and there’s still ice cream left over? It goes to prom. Last weekend, the Great Lakes Ice Cream and Fast Food Association donated ice cream to the St. Philip High School sophomore class. Jacob Thome, the sophomore class president at St. Philip High School…
Read More[su_slider source="media: 8946,8947,8949" width="500" height="760"] It’s the squirrels that Theresa Anthony of Charlotte, North Carolina, remembers about her trip to Ottawa. “We have brown squirrels in Charlotte, and they have black squirrels in Ottawa. Amazing,” she said on a recent Saturday…
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