WB M-29 Ramp Closure: The westbound M-29/23 Mile ramp to westbound I-94 is closed through 3:00 PM Saturday, August 15. The posted detour runs WB 23 Mile to SB Gratiot/M-3 to EB 21 Mile to WB I-94, so give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re heading that way.

Upcoming Meeting: The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM in the Main Meeting Room at the Municipal Offices. Open to everyone.

Back to School Is Right Around the Corner: Get that school shopping in while you've still got the weekends. Both Anchor Bay School District and L’Anse Creuse School District kids head back August 31st with their first day back being a half day.

Summer Concerts in the Park: ROAD CREW: The Brandenburg series rolls on with live music from ROAD CREW, plus food trucks Two Hands Corn Dogs and Quick Bites.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Brandenburg Park
Fee: Free park entry

Cool Down with the Chesterfield Fire Department: Exactly what it sounds like, and exactly as fun as it sounds. The fire department turns the park into the best way to beat the mid August heat. No registration required, just show up and let the kids get soaked.
Date & Time: Friday, August 14, 11:00 AM
Location: Brandenburg Park
Fee: Park entry fees apply

New Baltimore Farmers Market: Sunday mornings downtown, and this is the good stretch of the season for sweet corn, tomatoes, and peaches.
Date & Time: Sunday, August 16, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown New Baltimore
Fee: Free to be there. Cash is recommended as many vendors are cash only

Paws Visits BIGGBY Coffee: The Detroit Tigers mascot Paws is stopping by the Green Street BIGGBY on Monday after winning an online poll to be the next stop for the mascot. Bring the kids, grab a coffee and get a photo!
Date & Time: Monday, August 17
Location: BIGGBY Coffee, Green Street, New Baltimore
Fee: Free to show up but support our local business by grabbing a coffee or bite to eat.

Midweek Music Concert Series: The Gobies: Downtown New Baltimore’s Wednesday night waterfront series keeps going strong with The Gobies taking the stage next week. Come early and shop, dine, or sip downtown before you head over to the park.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Walter & Mary Burke Park
Fee: Free

Summer Concerts in the Park: Week Two: The Brandenburg series keeps rolling Thursday nights right on the water.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 20, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Brandenburg Park
Fee: Free park entry

Midweek Music Concert Series: Bandwagon: Closing out the month with a crowd favorite you might recognize from the Bay Area Sports Show.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Walter & Mary Burke Park
Fee: Free

The Armada Fair: The big one! Just up the road. Seven days of carnival rides, figure-8 races, tractor and horse pulls, livestock barns, concerts, and fair food. Kameron Marlowe kicks off the fair with a concert Monday August 17th at 8:30PM. Grand stand tickets are included with your Armada Fair general admission ticket, Infield ticket prices are listed below.
Date & Time: Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 23
Location: 74280 Fair Street, Armada
Fee: FAIR TICKETS

Adults (Age 13+): $10.00

Seniors (62+): $9.00

Child (Ages 10-12): $5.00

Child (Ages 9 & Under): FREE

Kameron Marlowe Adult Ticket & Infield Armand: $30.00

Kameron Marlowe Child Ticket & Infield Armband: $25.00

Military w/ Current ID: FREE

First Responder w/ Current ID: FREE

Special Needs & Caregiver: FREE

Weekly Admission Armband: $60.00

FAIR PARKING

Daily Parking: $5.00

Weekly Parking Pass: $25.00

GRANDSTANDS

Grandstands: FREE

DISCOUNTS

10% Discount on all sales before August 16 .

Tickets available at armadafair.org

Music on the River, Marine City: Alter Ego Acoustic takes the little amphitheater at Drake Park Wednesday August 19th, right on the St. Clair River across from the Mariner. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in. Closing Time wraps the season the following Wednesday.
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Corwin M. Drake Memorial Park, 401 S. Water Street, Marine City
Fee: Free

“The Shark is Broken” at the Riverbank Theatre: Marine City’s Riverbank Theatre opens its run of this well loved comedy about the making of Jaws. A fun night out if you’re after something a little different.
Date & Time: Opens Saturday, August 15-30
Location: Riverbank Theatre, Marine City
Fee: $38 all seats

Neighborhood News

Potato Joe’s Is Open: The wait is over. Potato Joe’s is running seven days a week, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Go support everyone’s favorite roadside farm stand and grab yourself some of that famous sweet corn.