Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

File photo of the Kaleva Art Gallery storefront by Ramona DeGeorgio-Venegas.

Kaleva News by Cindy Asiala

During November, members of the public may pay tribute to a veteran by visiting the Kaleva Art Gallery at 14449 Wuoksi Ave. and entering the service member’s name in a drawing to win one of two wall hangings created especially for veterans.

One of the wall hangings honors the Marines; the other recognizes all branches of the military. They were created by Sandra “Sandi” VanDonkelaar, who has taught quilting classes at Maple Grove Township Community Center.

Advertisement for Oliver Art Center is in various shades of blue. At the top left is a black square that says Oliver Art Center. The center of the ad at the top says Winter Fun at the Oliver! Beneath it is a drawing of a couple of pine cones with sprigs of greenery and superimposed on top are the words Winter Market. Local artisan-made gifts for all. November 9 thru December 30. There is an image of a lighted Christmas tree and a person wearing a clock standing beside it admiring it. The next announcement in the ad is about The Haunting of Ebeneezer, an acoustic concert retelling of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale. Tickets are on sale now. There is a Q.R. code in the ad that someone can point their smart device at using the device's camera to be taken to the website to purchase tickets. Or click on this ad to go to the oliver art center's website. At the bottom of the ad is a third announcement, this one of a Festive Family piano concert. An evening of music with Kit Holmes. There is another Q.R. code to point a smart device at in order to get details and tickets. The Oliver Art Center is located at 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort.Advertisement from the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee announces Manistee County comes together to celebrate the life of JAmes Earl Jones. Jones was born in 1931 and died in 2024. He grew up in Manistee County and began acting at the Ramsdell in the 1950s. The celebration is Friday, January 17 beginning at 5 p.m. with a program and reception in honor of Mister Joneses life and birthday. The Ramsdell is located at 101 Maple Street. Next at 7 p.m. there will be a presentation and a movie showing at The Vogue Theatre in Manistee, 383 River Street. For more information go to: https://ramsdell dot orgAdvertisement for Gasoline ReFind a Vintage Shopping experience. Located in Bear Lake closed for the season. Shop with us online by clicking on this ad and visit us when we reopen March 15, 2025. Phone 231-238-3801. The ad has a vintage cartoon of a friendly pig's head in green. Above it are the names of the shops owners: Lynn and Scott Brown. There is a photo of the store's front porch and vintage items on it.

The drawing for the wall hangings will take place Dec. 1, and organizers said they hope to award other prizes as well.

Gallery hours are Friday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact the gallery at (231) 362-2749 or visit the website at: https://www.kalevamichigan.com/kaleva-art-gallery.

Christmas Marketplace

On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., a Kaleva Christmas Marketplace will be held in three village locations to help shoppers plan and complete their holiday purchases. The Kaleva Art Gallery on Wuoksi Avenue will offer handmade gifts, including household items, jewelry, weavings, pottery and more. The Bottle House Museum, also on Wuoksi, will be decorated and filled with Finnish history and culture, as well as gift ideas. The decorated Maple Grove Township Community Center, on Kauko Street, will host Kaleva businesses with gift ideas displayed on tables and ready for purchase.

All three locations will offer a Kaleva Passport. Shoppers are encouraged to get their passport stamped at each of the three to qualify for a raffle (no purchase is necessary). The drawing takes place Sunday at 4 p.m. Prizes include a $25 gift certificate from the Bottle House Museum, a $25 gift certificate from the Kaleva Art Gallery, an adult haircut valued at $40 from Krista Fink, and one large pizza from 3 Sisters Tavern on Walta Street.

To get everyone in the holiday spirit, hot chocolate and cookies will be served, a children’s activity is planned and visits with Santa are encouraged.

As always, arrive on time for the best selection of goodies.

Read other stories about or including Kaleva HERE.

Write A Comment