South County News

BINGO
2026-04-15 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Vicksburg United Methodist Church, 217 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Join the South County Senior Center for FREE Bingo! Prizes and snacks will be provided. Please register.

Lunch & Learn: All You Need is Less Stuff!
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Vicksburg United Methodist Church, 217 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Join Mary Ann Kudary for a multitude of decluttering and organizing tips.
Light refreshments will be offered.
Free event.

Senior Tech Help
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Vicksburg United Methodist Church, 217 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Seniors, come join Vicksburg High School students for help with your tech: smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

Free Live Music with Andy Baker
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Vicksburg United Methodist Church, 217 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
FREE and open to all ages
Michigan singer/songwriter Andy Baker has spent 3 decades captivating audiences with his unique style of handcrafted midwestern folk. He writes songs with substance, filled with themes of hills and valleys, flying machines and messy cars, chances almost taken, wonder, addiction, rebirth…and most of all…hope. He presents his songs live on a number of instruments, including guitar, dobro, octave mandolin, and even bass. Engaging and witty, humorous and thought provoking…with a keen sense for writing irresistible sing-along refrains…an evening with Andy’s music will leave you with a fuller heart and a hopeful gaze to the horizon.

National Train Day @ The Depot Museum
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson St., Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 with a visit to the Depot Museum!
On Saturday, May 9 the Depot Museum will be open 11am-5pm. Learn about local railroad history, check out the caboose and boxcar, view trains from the Station Master’s Office (the BEST place to watch a train go by).
From 1pm-4pm, enjoy a train craft, demonstrations, and more!
At 1:30, the Canadian National Railroad Police will give an Operation Lifesaver presentation. Great for kids and adults to learn about railroad and railroad crossing safety!
Check back for more details.

Roots & Branches
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson St., Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Join us for our genealogy series “Roots & Branches” this spring and summer. Each month a local or state organization will share what resources they offer for family researchers.
Pam Cassino of the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society will be on hand May 26 to share information about their resources, assistance, and events.
Attendees are encouraged to stick around after the presentation to work on research and seek assistance from the VHS staff and other attendees. Computers are limited, so please bring a laptop if able.
RSVP the following ways:
Online: https://forms.gle/Yqtjk8Ne1XqkXkbPA
Call us at (269) 649-1733 or send an email to info@vicksburghistory.org

Speaker Series: Blast from the Past
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson St., Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
June 14, 2026, Steve Ellis joins the Speaker Series to present “Blast from the Past: A pictorial journey down memory lane!”.
Take a look back at long gone places in the Portage and Kalamazoo areas.
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Historic Village Township Hall. A suggested donation of $5 is welcome!
