The Montgomery American Legion hosts breakfast every Sunday from 7:30-10:00 a.m., with a variety of menu items and specials. Carry outs are also available. The American Legion is on McCallum Street in Montgomery…

Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council invites young artists involved in any pre/K-12 curriculum to submit their art for the upcoming Kids' Art Rocks gallery exhibit. Kids' Art Rocks is a program of Tibbits and Arts Alive, which celebrates student art. Submitted artwork from students in or outside of Branch County, including homeschool submissions, is displayed in the lower level art gallery at the historic Tibbits Opera House. A judging panel will evaluate submissions, with the top pieces matted and framed with student bios, to then be leased to area businesses for a year. All pieces hanging in the exhibit are also eligible for prizes based on votes by attendees. The exhibit will be displayed at Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St, Coldwater, from May 20 through July 8. There will also be a dessert reception for all artists and their families, as well as the general public, on July 8 from 6pm to 7pm. Students attending the reception are also entered in a drawing for art supplies. Artists are asked to drop off their submissions at Tibbits’ Administration Office at 93 W. Chicago St before 5pm on April 19, 2025. One submission is allowed per person, and must be the student's own creation. Due to these pieces potentially being leased to local businesses, art must be appropriate to hang in businesses. Art must be submitted unframed to Tibbits, and must be a minimum size of eight by ten inches. Mediums can include pencil drawings, watercolor, pastels, paintings, ink and collages. Artists may feel free to call the Tibbits Office at 517.278.6029 if they have other ideas for submissions, or any other questions. Visitors can view this and all Arts Alive exhibits during Tibbits events and by appointment, with no admission charge for the gallery. Visitors are also encouraged to vote for their favorite artwork. For more information on how to participate in the Kids' Art Rocks exhibit or to learn about upcoming Arts Alive events, call 517-278-6029, or go to the Tibbits Admin Office at 93 W. Chicago.

The Coldwater Community Center will host a Mother’s Day Tea at the historic Beech House on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy an elegant afternoon featuring a selection of teas, assorted finger sandwiches and croissants, berry scones with jam, tea desserts, and live music.    Tickets are a $30 donation for adults and a $15 donation for children ages 4-12. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing renovation of the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House.    Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To register to attend, visit ColdwaterBeechHouse.org. Guests are encouraged to wear spring dresses, hats, gloves, and pearls, though they are not required.    The mission of the Coldwater Community Center is to create a multicultural center that brings people together through education and social opportunities with an emphasis on culture, arts, and history. For more information visit ColdwaterBeechHouse.org.