Wednesday, March 28 Niles Scrapbooking : Wednesday No Frills Crop

Saturday, March 31 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Presented by Berrien County Civitan Club

Saturday, March 31 St. Mary’s Bazaar & Food Drive 9am-2pm

Saturday, March 31 Jewelry Making Class : Greater Michiana Healing Arts 1pm-3pm

Saturday, March 31 Your Business Needs Fans "It's All About Fans!" Facebook Workshop

Saturday, March 31 Fernwood Botanical Garden: Gardeners' Rummage Sale

Monday, April 9 South Bend Silver Hawks Opening Day ! 7:05pm

Friday, April 13 Ladies Night Out: Dinner Theater, The Story of Gomer 6:30pm Call 269-683-4403

Thursday, April 19 Volunteer Center of SWMI Presents 2012 Community Achievement Awards!

Saturday, April 21 Niles Community Gardens “Run to Grow 5K”

Saturday, April 21 St. Marks Catholic Church : TRIVIA NIGHT!

Wednesday, April, 25 GRAND OPENING! Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Wednesday, April 25 Business After Hours Co-Hosted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites & Four Flags Area Council on Tourism

Sunday, April 29 Zeta Theta Niles chapter of Psi Iota Xi Fundraiser at Joey Armadillos

Thursday, May 3 GRAND OPENING! Ribbon Cutting 3pm & Open House! Olfactory Hue Bistro & Catering

Chamber E-News & Events Vol. 40 March 26, 2012

321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722Email: Chamber@nilesmi.com

Mission Statement: "To provide a positive leadership role in

our Community and using Chamber resources to promote our Member Businesses while

developing new Business growth."

Saturday, May 5 1st Anniversary OPEN HOUSE Celebration! Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center

Sunday, May 6 Niles Service League: Charity Golf Outing

Sunday, May 6 The Launch: Open House at Michiana Christian Service Camp. FREE Event!

Thursday, May 9 EXPOsing Greatness! 3rd Annual Business Expo

Friday, May 10 Spring Senior Adult Celebration: at Michiana Christian Service Camp

Friday, May 11 National Public Garden Day: Fernwood Botanical Gardens

Saturday, May 12 National Train Day: Amtrak Station in Niles

Saturday, May 19 The Niles Garden Club and the Four Flags Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at Front and Main Streets - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23 Business After Hours: Hosted By Tom Rasler Insurance Agency, LLC @ Signal Pointe

Thursday, May 24 Niles Bensidoun French Market & Artisan Faire OPENS

May 25-28 Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp: at Michiana Christian Service Camp

May 31-June 3 10th Annual Niles Bluegrass Festival

Friday, June 22 Art in Motion- Downtown Niles

Wednesday, June 27 Business After Hours: Hosted by Lakeland Health Care

Tuesday, July 3 July 4th Fireworks Celebration in Niles

July 14-15 Niles Burn Run

July 21-22 Niles-Buchanan Relay-For-Life

August 2-5 Niles Riverfest

August 10-12 US 12 Heritage Route Garage Sale: New Buffalo to Detroit-through Niles

August 13-18 Berrien County Youth Fair

August 11-12 Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: OPEN HOUSE

Friday, August 24 Fernwood Botanical Garden Susan Johnston Photo Exhibit

Wednesday, August 29 Business After Hours: Hosted by Chemical Bank @ Riverfront Cafe

Aug 31-Sept 3 Labor Day Weekend Family Camp at Michiana Christian Service Camp

Monday, Sept 3 Labor Day 5K Run at Michiana Christian Service Camp

Wednesday, Sept 12 Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC

Wednesday, Sept 26 Business After Hours: Hosted by Teachers Credit Union and TCU Insurance

September 27 -30 Four Flags Area Apple Festival

Wednesday, October 24 Business After Hours: Hosted by United Federal Credit Union

Saturday, October 27 Niles District Library Costume Contest & DT Niles Safe Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, November 17 Santa’s Arrival @ Riverfront Park 11am

Saturday, November 24 Holiday Homecoming: Downtown Niles

Saturday, December 1 Hometown Christmas Event! 4:30pm to 6pm at the Historic Amtrak Depot, Niles

Wednesday, December 5 Holiday Business After Hours: Hosted by Fifth Third Bank at OHCC

Monthly Meetings Held at the FFA Chamber of Commerce Building, 321 E. Main Street, Niles

2nd Tuesday General Board of Directors Meeting at the Chamber Building 4pm

2nd Thursday Chamber Ambassador Meeting 8:30am

Every Thursday BNI-Biznet Meets at the Chamber Building 7am Visit www.bni-mi.com for More Info

Every Sunday St. Boniface Evangelical Lutheran Church 9:30am

Conference Space is Now Availableat the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce

321 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120

Our Meeting Room Comfortably Seats up to:51 People: Lecture Style (no Tables) 30 People: Classroom Style (with

Tables)Special Discounts for Members

Members may use the meeting room once yearly at no cost. Afterwards the following rates apply

Members Non-Members2 Hours or Less: $30 $454 Hours (half day) $45 $608 Hours (full day) $75 $90A discount will apply if using the meeting room on a continuing basis

Includes the use of kitchen, restrooms, free Wi-Fi , white board and free parking.

For More Information Ph. (269)683-3720 or EM: chamber@nilesmi.com

Four Flags Area Chamber of CommerceThe New 2012 Business Directory &

2012 Window Decal will be delivered in the month of April!

Don’t See YourEvent Listed Here?

Send it In! kelly@nilesmi.com

Please include Date, Time, Location, Description & Contact

FREE Service For Our Members

Click Here to View theMember Directory

Member 2 Member Discounts & Coupons!

3rd Street Pizzeria, located at 114 N. 3rd Street in Downtown Niles Now offers FREE Wi-Fi

Check out their new dining room and $3 Lunch Specials!

Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center109 North 3rd Street, Niles, MI 49120

(269)687-8865 innerjourneycenter@yahoo.com

www.innerjourneyhealingartscenter.com

Jewelry Making ClassSaturday, March 31st from 1pm-3pm

$10 deposit which you get back to buy supplies needed for your project.Call to Reserve Your Space!

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Your Business Needs Fans "It's All About Fans!" Facebook Workshop Saturday, March 31st from 9:30 -12:00Trine University, 4101 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN

To Register Call Karen Bachert 574.344.8895www.YourBusinessNeedsFans.com

Berrien County Civitan Club will be holding its…

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31st promptly at 12 noon

Riverfront Park, Downtown, Niles, MI 49120

They ask Merchants to help with this project, whether it is stuffing plastic eggs with WRAPPED candy, small prizes, or monetary donations so that they can purchase the candy for the eggs.*

Whatever you can offer will be greatly appreciated!Contact Annie Chapman, Chairman, Berrien County Civitan at 683-1632

*They will need all donations by March 29, and ask that you please mark on each bag how many eggs the bag contains.

R E AC H I N GR E AC H I N GS TA R SS TA R S

the

Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan

Celebrating the volunteers and projects that build a strong, caring community

2012 COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | 4:30–6:00 pmLake Michigan College Mendel Center

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

Find reservation and nomination forms at volunteerswmi.orgDeadline for nominations: March 23rd, 2012

Doors open at 4 pm for refreshments, fun and networking

Sponsors: Berrien Community Foundation, Chemical Bank, Lake Michigan College Conference & Event Services, Midwest Family Broadcasting, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, Niles Service League & community members like you

CITY OF NILES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

NOTIFICATIONS

The City of Niles is currently contacting organizations, agencies, churches and other groups who would like to be part of our Com-munity Involvement Notification Program.

The Community Involvement Notification program will provide emails to area groups, organizations, churches etc., regarding va-cancies on committees and boards, new jobs posted to the City’s website, requests for volunteers and other information to keep our community aware of opportunities for involvement in municipal and decision-making activities that affect our community. This service is not intended for individual email accounts, but rather to those groups who can distribute the information to it’s members, clients or customers to reach a broad segment of the community.

If your group would like to receive Community Involvement Notifi-cations, please email dbass@nilesmi.org. Include the name of your group, the approximate number of members/clients and one email address to receive Community Involvement Notifications for posting or distribution. Only those groups, agencies or organiza-tions that sign up will receive these email notifications. Your help in keeping our community informed is appreciated.

St. Mark’s Catholic ChurchTRIVIA NIGHT

April 21, 2012St. Mark Parish Hall

3 North 19th Street, Niles, MI

For Reservations Contact St. Mark Parish 269-683-8650

Doors open at 6PM. Game starts promptly at 7PM.$100 per table, up to 10 players per table

Grand Prize - $250 to winning table! $100 to second place table!

Public Welcome

The Game: Play as a table giving answers to 10 questions from 10 miscellaneous categories.

Tables: Bring tailgating food to share at your table. Cash Bar serving beer, wine, sodas and water.

To be a Sponsor: Create a round of trivia for $35 and your business’ name can be prominently seen by

hundreds of inquisitive intellectuals throughout the round.

TOM RASLER INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC

Tom Rasler, Agency PrincipalDebbie Bookout, Producer

1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza

Niles, MI 49120(269) 687-6274

Email: tlrasler@aaamichigan.comM-F 8:30 AM -5:30 PM

Saturdays by AppointmentMEMBERSHIP

AUTO – HOME – LIFE INSURANCEFINANCIAL SERVICES

COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS

Business After Hours NetworkingCo-Hosted by

Wednesday, April 25th , 20125:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1000 Moore Drive, Niles, MI 49120

Networking * Appetizers * Cash Bar * Door Prizes * 50/50 Drawing * Fun * Fun * Fun *

Cost: $5/Chamber Members or $10/Non-MembersPlease RSVP to: chamber@nilesmi.com or Call 269-683-3720

Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Four Flags Area Council on Tourism

Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center1st Anniversary

Open House Celebration!Saturday, May 5th from 2pm - 5pm109 North 3rd Street, Niles, MI 49120

(269)687-8865

www.innerjourneyhealingartscenter.com

Drinks, Hor d'oeuvres, and Entertainment!Open to the Public

Zeta Theta Niles chapter of Psi Iota Xi FundraiserSunday, April 29th Noon-3pm

Held at Joey Armadillo’s $10.00 per person: Open to Everyone!

www.psiiotaxi.org

For More Information Contact:

Deborah Bookout (269)687-6274 djbookout@aaamichigan.comMaggie Sevison eddieteacher@yahoo.com

3rd Annual Business ExpoSave the Date!

May 9, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Lake Michigan College -Bertrand Crossing

1905 Foundation Dr., Niles, MI 49120

The EXPOsing Greatness business expo shines a light on Niles/Buchanan businesses serving the greater Michiana area. The EXPO provides opportunity to network, see new products, meet new suppliers, attend free mini-seminars and sample delicious food from local restaurants and eateries. Admission is Free.Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Raffles, Giveaways and much More!

Visit www.exposinggreatness.com Or Call (269)683-3720 for More InfoRegister Your Business Today! Want to share a booth space to save on cost? You Can!

Early Bird Special in Progress… Register Before April 1st and get $25 offDon’t Get Stuck on a Waiting List!

Registration FormPresented BySponsored By

Member 2 Member Discounts & Coupons!

We are now accepting special offers from Members who would like to offer

other Members special discounts or coupons on products and/or services!

NEW!See Discounts Here!

Submit Coupons in jpeg or doc and Email Us at

chamber@nilesmi.com

Event Submissions Are Always FREE!

Events Include: Open Houses, Fundraisers, Community Events,

Networking Events, Seminars, Anniversaries & More!Email Us at

chamber@nilesmi.com

Please include Date, Time, Location, Contact, Description and Cost (if any). Thank You!

Links to:

Member Calendar of Events

Chamber CalendarCity of Niles

Michiana Christian Service CampNiles Daily StarNiles District LibraryNiles Main Street

Four Flags Area Council on TourismFernwood Botanical Garden

Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community EdSouthwestern Michigan College

In The Bend

Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan

Don’t See Your Events Calendar? Send it in!!Do you have an event or public service announcement ?

Call WSMK 99.1 (269)683-4343

Member Discounts & Coupons!We are now accepting special offers and discounts from

Member Businesses for Publication on our website!Free Service for Members

Submit Coupons in .jpeg Size 3 ½ X 2” Email to chamber@nilesmi.com

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Golf for BeginnersGolf for BeginnersGolf for BeginnersGolf for Beginners

A course of instruc on for beginning and

intermediate golfers, teaching golf rules,

e que�e, and terminology at our beau ful

neighbor, Orchard Hills Country Club. The

beginner will learn the proper grip, stance,

swing posture, and purpose of the various

golf clubs. For intermediate players, the

course will cover chipping, using a variety of

“approach” shots including the “lob” shot,

as well as solu ons for “hooking” and “slicing.”

Fridays, April 20-May 25, 6:00-7:00 pm

Orchard Hills Country Club,

2841 Niles-Buchanan Rd, Buchanan

Cost is $49

How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family

HistoryHistoryHistoryHistory

Are you a genealogist who has spent

countless hours in libraries, cemeteries,

and courthouses looking for “your

people?” Do you (or your family) think

reading pedigree charts and family group sheets is about as

interes ng as reading the nutri onal ingredients on a box of

cereal? Do you have ZILLIONS of s cky notes in your head with

family stories wai ng to be wri�en but don’t have the foggiest

idea where to start? Then YOU need to Write Your Family

History!

Saturday, April 14 , 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109

Cost is FREE

Go Organic!Go Organic!Go Organic!Go Organic!

Have you been gardening using

inorganic fer lizers and pes cides

but have wondered what all the

organic hype is about? Are you new

to gardening and want to start growing organically? Come

find out the facts, not the fic on of organic growing. Join

MSU hor culturist, Stacy Rocklin, as she shows how organic

growing works in nature. A9er all, have you ever heard of

fer lizing the forests with blue fer lizer? See what the

gardener’s role in organic growing is and what the soil and

plants do where we can’t see them at work.

Saturday, April 21, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109

Cost is FREE

How Your Body How Your Body How Your Body How Your Body

WorksWorksWorksWorks

The human body is an amazing

mechanism! Our awareness of

its structure and func on is

usually limited to what we can see in the mirror. You will

learn what is on the inside of and what it is doing in there.

What are those funny noises? Why does alcohol make the

room spin? Your instructor has taught anatomy and

physiology for years, but will present the informa on in a

light-hearted, non-technical manner. Appropriate for

home-schoolers.

Saturday, April 28, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109

Cost is FREE

Saturdays, May 12-19, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109

Cost is $50

Register Today

(269) 695-1391

How to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass Beads

Glass beads can be intricate or simple, fragile or chunky, but

they are always unique. Over this two-week series you’ll

begin to learn how to work with the glass to make beau ful

and personal crea ons. Par cipants should wear plain

co�on clothes and closed-toe shoes. Be prepared to stand

and work with a torch. Cau on: addic ve.