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Webinar: Advocating For Yourself In Healthcare
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MI
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging — especially for people with disabilities who too often encounter bias, barriers, and assumptions. This engaging and empowering presentation helps participants learn how to confidently advocate for their health and well-being in medical settings. Through real-life examples and practical tools, we’ll explore how to communicate effectively, recognize medical ableism, and build strong relationships with providers. Participants will also learn strategies for preparing for appointments, tracking symptoms, and understanding their patient rights. Whether you’re new to self-advocacy or looking to strengthen your skills, this session offers the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your healthcare journey.
This webinar is being offered at the following times:

Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM — Click here to register
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM — Click here to register

Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

Decatur: Mobile Health Clinic (114 N Phelps St.)
2026-05-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Village of Decatur, 114 N Phelps St, Decatur, MI, 49045
Cass Family Clinic just launched the Mobile Health Clinic to better serve the residents of Southwest Michigan. The year-round Mobile Health Clinic offers flu shots, urgent care, primary care, patient education, blood pressure checks, health and wellness exams, sports and well child physicals, and other healthcare needs.
Our goal is to ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare–no matter where they are. The Mobile Health Clinic allows us to deliver care in a new and innovative way, reaching patients who might otherwise face challenges accessing services.
The Mobile Health Clinic services are available to anyone in the community, not just Cass Family Clinic patients. Residents may register as a Cass Family Clinic patient at the Mobile Health Clinic. Medicaid and most other insurance plans are accepted. For those without insurance, a sliding fee payment scale based on income and family/household size is available.
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Thursday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Scheduled and walk-in appointments are available. Call (269) 445-3874 to schedule an appointment today.

Heartbreak Book Club
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Paw Paw District Library, 609 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
A contemporary romance book club. We will be reading Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar. Copies of the selected book will be at the library.

Color Me Happy
2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Paw Paw District Library, 609 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
Drop in on our adult coloring club and meet people who share your hobby. All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Mobile Pantry @ Covert High School - Back Parking Lot (Drive Thru)
2026-05-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Covert High School, 35323 M-140 Hwy, Covert, MI, 49043
Mobile Food Pantries deliver a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other food staples to people in need of emergency food at no cost.
Unless otherwise noted, all Mobile Pantries are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time. Please note that schedules may change.
You can also find this information—and many other food resources—in map form on our Resource Map. If you have questions about a specific Mobile Pantry, please contact the host agency. For more information about client rights while visiting an agency partner, see our Client Rights Statement here.
Many Mobile Food Pantry sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy (stand-in) for another household that cannot physically attend. You will need to be prepared to provide the name, state of residency, and household size of any other family you are picking up for. Most Mobile Pantry sites have a limit on how many households you can pick up for and should tell you that limit if you ask.

Webinar: Ableism 102
2026-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | MI
This workshop builds on the lessons of Ableism 101 to explore the next steps in dismantling ableism. We will dig deeper into the causes and impacts of ableism and how to create true inclusion. Participants will identify how they can fight ableism within their spheres of influence.
Prerequisite: Ableism 101.
This webinar is being offered at the following time:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Click here to register

Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120!

Between the Lines Book Club
2026-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Paw Paw District Library, 609 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
A book club led by professional writer Abbey Tippin that explores the techniques an author uses to tell a story. Copies of the month’s book are available at the library. This month, the club will discuss The Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau.

Listen Up Book Club
2026-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Paw Paw District Library, 609 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
Listen Up is an audiobook club for people with low vision. The Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library provides the books. Not signed up yet? We can help — just call the library. The club meets both in person and on Zoom. This month’s book is The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

FREE Laundry Event For Those In Need!!
2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Wash Tub, 103 W. Sherwood St., Decatur, Mi, 49045
For Those In Need!
Laundry supplies provided!
No pre-loading machines before 2:00 PM. Machines loaded before start time are your responsibility.
Limit 3 washers & 3 dryers per family
Questions – Call (269) 423-6474
Sponsor of Decatur Human Services

Mobile Pantry @ Hartford United Methodist Church (Drive Thru)
2026-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E Main St, Hartford, MI, 49057

Webinar: Disability Language & Etiquette
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
The language we use is powerful and can reveal hidden assumptions we might not realize we have. Our words can be hurtful even when well-intended. This workshop challenges assumptions about what it means to have a disability. Participants will be able to explore new ideas and ask questions in a safe environment.
This event is being offered online at the following time:

Tuesday, June 9, 10:00-11:30 AM — Click here to register

Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

Mobile Pantry @ Senior Services of Van Buren County (Drive Thru)
2026-06-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Senior Services of Van Buren County, 8337 M-140, South Haven, MI, 49090

Mobile Pantry @ Paw Paw Seventh Day Adventist Church (Drive Thru)
2026-06-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Paw Paw Seventh Day Adventist Church, 60409 S M-40, Paw Paw, MI, 49079

Hartford Strawberry Fest
2026-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Hartford Public Library, 12 Church St., Hartford, MI, 49057
2025 Hartford Strawberry Festival Events

All Events in Ely Park unless otherwise noted.
Music and announcements throughout the day brought to you by Joe MacMillan.
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Friday June 13th
12:00pm – 9:00pm – Food Vendors
12:00pm – 9:00pm – Craft & Commercial Vendors
12:00pm – 9:00pm – Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
3:00pm – 9:00pm – Rides – By: Vertical Edge
5:30pm – Kiddie Parade Line up/bike decorating @ Hartford Public Library
6:00pm – Kiddie Parade – Parade down Main Street
6:30pm – Crowning of Strawberry Royalty (following parade)
6:45pm – 7:30pm – Learn and Grow Dance Party
7:30pm – John Dudley the Magician
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Saturday June 14th
7:00am – 11:00am – Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at the Hartford United Methodist Church 425 East Main Street
9:00am – 11:45am – 3rd Annual Car and Bike Show on Main Street
10:00am – 9:00pm – Food Vendors
10:00am – 9:00pm – Craft & Commercial Vendors
10:00am – 9:00pm – Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
11:00am – Hartford Cardio Drumming
12:00pm – 9:00pm – Rides – By: Vertical Edge
12:00pm – Parade Line up – Hartford High School
1:00pm – Strawberry Parade (Main St.)
1:45pm – Parade Awards
2:00pm – Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
5:00pm – 9:00pm – Street Dance on Main Street
5:00pm-9:00pm – Harbor Town

Rides provided by Vertical EdgeRide Tickets: $1 a ticket – each ride will post number of tickets requiredWristbands: $15 one day all you can ride; $25 two day all you can ride

Hartford Strawberry Fest
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E Main St, Hartford, MI, 49057

Hartford Car & Bike Show
2026-06-14 09:00 - 11:45 | Downtown Hartford, Hartford, MI, 49057
Rev up your engines and head into Main St. in Hartford for one of our festival favorites!
Check out an awesome lineup of classic cars and cool bikes – and don’t forget to vote for your favorite vehicle!
It’s a perfect way to kick off a full day of Strawberry Festival fun!

Mobile Pantry @ Antwerp Township Hall (Drive Thru)
2026-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Antwerp Township Hall, 24821 Front Ave, Mattawan, MI, 49071

Webinar: You CAN Work When Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits!
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
People receiving SSI/SSDI Benefits from Social Security often believe they will lose these vital sources of income if they are employed. However, with the right planning and resources, individuals can make informed decisions that allow them to reach greater financial stability than receiving benefits alone. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how a service called Benefits Planning can help individuals transition back to work successfully.
We’ll discuss what is provided in Benefits Planning services and why these services are crucial for long-term financial stability. Additionally, we’ll explore the various Social Security Disability work incentives (special Social Security rules that support a beneficiary in a successful return to work), including how and when they apply while employed.
By the end of this session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how to balance employment goals with Social Security Disability benefits and access the support they need for a smooth transition back to work.
This session will be offered at the following time:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 PM — Click here to register

Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

Webinar: Accessible Content
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
In this workshop, learn how to create content that is accessible to everyone. Some people with disabilities may not be able to see your page, read your words, or hear your recording. Creating accessible content means they can still get your message. Learn how to use best practices to be inclusive in all your communications.
This webinar is being offered at the following times:

Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM — Click here to register

Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

2026 South Haven Arts Fair
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Stanley Johnston Park, 202 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, 49090-10ND
At the 2025 Art Fair, over 100 artists joined us from near and far, including painters, jewelers, ceramicists, sculptors, fiber, wood, glass artists and more.​ We had caricature artists, a henna artist, and an opportunity to create your own glass ornaments, and the South Haven Center for the Arts provides hands-on art activities for the whole family. Food vendors include pizza, coffee, bbq, lemonade, nuts, kettle corn, candy and hotdogs. Don’t miss out on all this fun and beautiful artwork next year at the 2026 Art Fair
