Joanne Williams
Editor
(TCJ photo – This photo is from the 2017 Eaton County Expo event, when it was held at the Charlotte High School.)
There is a lot on the calendar for spring in Eaton County.
Check our March 28 edition for area church services this Easter weekend. Remember, The County Journal/Flashes is online at www.county-journal.com.
Small business Oopsey Danesy Floral Boutique is holding BingoNight at the Studio Marketplace, 125 S. Cochran Road, Friday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event.
Knit for Food event and fundraiser is Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. at the Yarn Garden, 131 S. Cochran in Charlotte. Area and worldwide hunger organizations will benefit.
Young author Mason Baker has a book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Cozy Corner Bookstore, 144 Cochran, in Charlotte.
The American Legion Post 42, 1000 Lawrence Highway, is holding a Spring Craft Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The First Congregatonal Church, 106 S. Bostwick, is hosting a dessert auction fundraiser for Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center. Appetizers at 6:30 and auction at 7 p.m.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is Tuesday, April 14.
The Eaton County Expo is April 18 and 19 at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Earth Day in Grand Ledge is Saturday, April 18 at noon, 213 S. Bridge St. This is an information event.
The Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association holds it fundraising tack sale on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 9 a.m. at the barn, 1790 Packard Highway.
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22.
The 85th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is April 24-26. Activities are from 5 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information abound is at syrupfest.org.
A StreetHeart Neighborhood Happy Little 5K is Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. This is in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and there is a fee.
Peace Lutheran Church, 830 N. Cochran in Charlotte, is hosting a Spring Craft and Vendor Show on Friday, May 1 from 9 a.m.
The first Farmer’s Market date for 2026 is Thursday, May 7 at the Beach Market in Charlotte, beginning at 2 p.m.
Urban Air is back in Eaton Rapids, May 7-10 featuring the Airstream-only campers event.
The Grand Ledge High School Choirs are holding a fundraising designer purse bingo on May 1 at 5 p.m., in the high school cafeteria at 820 Spring St.
The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is hosting a Mommy and Me Tea Party on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northfork Estate. Contact the library at eradl.org for information.
The Spring Makers Fest is Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. for crafters needs at the Eaton County Fairgrounds.
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