Experience Sturgis Participating Businesses and Organizations

Experience Sturgis- 
The Electric City Festival 

October 3, 2009

Participating Business & Organization "Experiences"!

(2009 Featured Businesses) 

• Action Quick Print- Donation of printed posters
  
• Barnell's Carpet-  See Mark Dvorak and his "Chainsaw Creations"
• Bird, Svendsen, Brothers, Scheske, and Pattison-  Community Tailgate: hotdogs, chips, and more!
• Boundary Water's Cafe- Cider, cider, and more cider specials!  Enjoy a visit from the orchard and learn how to make cider!
• Camburn's- Cooking out on the Holland Grill- demos and tasting!
• Central Florist- $5.00 off coupon Holiday Arrangements!!  Specials on Cash & Carry Flowers!
  
• Citizens Bank-  Classic Car Show and Judge Sturgis Family History Display
• Corner Cafe- Annual Ardillacy Sturgis Biscuit Bake-Off, Entries in by 10:00 a.m., Crowning at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Stage
• Curves-  Demonstrations and Free Passes
• Dawn 2 Day-  Games, Prizes, and Grab Bags!
• Designs by Vogts-  See the City of Sturgis Logo made entirely out of flowers, an amazing antique Flower Frog Collection, and in-store specials!
• Eastside Kiwanis Club-  Docent volunteers for the History Walk Tours
• Fiebig Jewelers View a silversmith at work and participate in our new game!
  
• First United Methodist Church- Church Tours, refreshments, face painting, and music by Reconciled, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  
• Great Lakes Chocolate and Coffee Company-  Demonstration of bean roasting and samples!
• Hair Crafters Barber Shop- Beard Contest in honor of Judge John Sturgis
• Harmony Lane Community Music School- Explore the different instruments, walk on a giant piano mat, make your own shaker, prizes and more!  Santa's House at Free Church Park
  
• It's a Dog's Word- "So Ugly They're Cute" Dog Contest!
• Jamie's Hair Salon- "Cuts on the Curb" proceeds donated to a loved one undergoing brain surgery.
• Lavina Praise Band- Enjoy the joyful, inspirational music shared by their praise band!  
• Lifehouse Books and Gifts- Cherry Dessert Bake-Off!  Entries in by 11:00 am, Crowning at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Stage
• Locust Grove Mennonite Church- Be empowered by music from their Praise Team!
• Lowry's Books and More-  Storytelling and book signing, "The Legend of the Chief of White Pigeon" by Rob Sisson
  
• Magic Moments-  Sturgis and surrounding area antique post card collection!
• Maurices- Fashion Show and Silent Auction to aid pets in need at the St. Joseph County Animal Control & Shelter.  Pet adoptions available!  All in Free Church Park at noon
  
• McGrady Jewelry- 3rd Annual Diamond Dig
• Mike's Pizza- "Pizza by the Slice" Specials and pizza dough toss for the kids!
• Open Door Gallery-  Pumpkin Painting for the kids, ages 3-12! $2 per child.  Also on display, American Gothic Community Mural, 2009
• Salvation Army-  "CAN You do it?" Community Wide Can Drive contest!!! Winners announced at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Stage
  
• Sportsarama- 9:00 a.m. Coach's Corner with WMSH
  
• Stateline Cloggers- Dance, dance, dance, at Free Church Park at 12:15 p.m. directed by Anne Lindamood Eichorn
• St. John's Episcopal Church-  Tours of the church and mini pipe organ concerts 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Hostess with the Mostest Historical Tea at 2:00 p.m.
• St. John's Lutheran Church- Straw Mazes, pumpkin wagon, games and more at Free Church Park!
• St. Joseph Co. Circle Line Bus- Free shuttles to events noon to 4:00 p.m.
  
• St. Joseph County Hispanic Council- Enjoy a glimpse of Hispanic Culture!  Learn how to make pinatas, paper flowers, and fresh salsa!  Chicago Road
  
• Strand Theater-  FREE MOVIE!  Moccasins to Main Street 10:30 a.m.
• Sturgis Area Churches- "Singsperation" live inspirational music from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Stage
  
• Sturgis Auto Bath- Stop in and receive a $20 off detailing coupon!   
• Sturgis Bank and Trust- Helping to build the Sturgis Community- then and now!  Activities for children!
  
• Sturgis Chamber of Commerce- Corn Hole Tournament!  Registration 2:00 p.m., Tournament 3:00 p.m.
• Sturgis Council of the Arts-  Information table with power-point presentation!
• Sturgis Council of the Arts and Glen Oaks Community College- "Chalk It Up" Chalk Drawing Contest!  Registration at 8:30 am, winners announced at 1:30 p.m. in Citizens Bank Plaza
  
• Sturgis District Library- Used audio visual sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friends of the Library Silent Auction 
• Sturgis Electric Department- Kid Friendly exhibit on the "Electric City" with vehicle display!
• Sturgis Fire Department-  Pancake Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  Celebrating 150 years!
• Sturgis Garden Club- Daffodil Bulb Sale and Pumpkin Carving Contest!  Entries in by 10:30 a.m.; Winners announced at 1:30 p.m. at Citizens Plaza!
• Sturgis Historical Society- Tours of the renovated museum
• Sturgis Junior Women's League- Beautiful fall decorations adorning the Downtown Sturgis Area!
• Sturgis Journal-  Sturgis' Oldest Business 150th Birthday Bash with tours, games and giveaways!
• Sturgis Lion's Club-  Bike Decorating Contest and Parade! 2:30 p.m. at North Street
  
• Sturgis Public Schools- Kid Zone- games and activities at Free Church Park!  Musical performances at Pleasant Street Stage!
  
• Sturgis Senior Center- Information table on history of the senior center and plans for the future!  Display of competition blueprints for the NEW Sturgis Senior Center at Sturgis Life Skills Center, 115 W. Chicago
  
• Sturgis Trophy House- Open House to meet the new owners!  Store Specials!!
• T.C. Appliance- Vintage Appliance Display
• The Scrap Shack- Stop in for many in-store specials and a free card to make n' take!
  
• T.O.P.S.-  Experience the "Sturgis Walk"!!  Sign up at 8:30 a.m. at the Fire Station
• Trio's Deli- Old-Fashioned Beef Stew and Cobbler Specials!
• W. E. English Insurance- Old-Fashioned Putt-Putt Golf Tournament!
• Willer's Shoes- Ride the Antique Buster Brown Carousel!  (5 and under!) 
• 99.3 WMSH-  True Oldies 99.3 WMSH Live broadcast from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Pleasant Street
  

Contests:  Ardillacy Sturgis Biscuit Bake-Off, Judge John Sturgis Beard Contest, "CAN You do it?" Can Drive Contest, "Chalk It Up" Drawing Contest, Cherry Dessert Bake-Off, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Bike Decorating and Parade, Corn Hole Tournment, "So Ugly They're Cute" Dog Contest!