5 Signs of Spring in Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore

March 20 is the first day of spring 2013.

5 Signs of Spring in Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore

New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch counts down the days to spring.

Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore residents can start looking out for local characteristics of the spring season. Patch rounds up some sure signs of spring: World's Finest Frozen Custard, complete with mini golf and play areas, opens March 20 off 23 Mile in Chesterfield Township, according to its Facebook page. The seasonal stand is a popular, family-friendly hangout. Meanwhile, Dairy Queen in New Baltimore, which is also open in the warmer months, is already welcoming ice cream lovers. The annual New Baltimore Farmers Market next to the city's recreation center on Washington Street will hold its first-ever Spring Farmers Market May 19 with live music and activities, as well as plants, flowers, food and artisans. The regular season …

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Frozen Custard Season Ending in Chesterfield

World's Finest Frozen Custard on 23 Mile in Chesterfield Township is a popular summer attraction.

Jacket weather, falling leaves and the frozen custard stand closing. We're officially entering the cold season in Chesterfield Township. World's Finest Frozen Custard's final day of the season is Oct. 28. It's open from 11-9 p.m. Last spring, owner Gary Sodini, AKA Big Gary, told Patch he credits the popularity of his business on 23 Mile to good products, service and prices. Soldini, a snow bird, opens his seasonal business in March and it's a summer destination for many township families and visitors.

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Vote on the Best Place for Frozen Treats in Chesterfield and New Baltimore

Cast your vote for the New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch Readers' Choice 2012.

Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore have a lot to offer, from its family dining to delicious treats. But what's the best?  Earlier this summer, we asked you to help us gather nominations for Patch Readers' Choice 2012. For three weeks in June and July you told us about your favorite places. Nominations are no longer accepted. Cast your vote by Aug. 17 to say who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner in that category. You must log in to Patch to vote and you may vote once in each category. The winners will be announced Aug. 24. (Having trouble viewing the polls? If you're reading this on our mobile site, know that you have to view the desktop version to see them.) Happy voting!

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Historic Downtown New Baltimore Now Boasts Outdoor Dining

Little Camille's By the Bay added a patio this month, bringing outdoor dining to downtown New Baltimore.

Dining al fresco with the breeze sweeping in from nearby Anchor Bay has become an option this summer in downtown New Baltimore. Little Camille's By the Bay, which officially opened April 1 on Washington Street, set up an outdoor patio in recent days and is working on obtaining permission from the state to serve alcohol on the patio as well, owner and chef Mark Miller said Friday. Since the patio is in the historic district, it required approval from the city's Historic Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. The total process took about two months, but city officials ensured the request was handled as quickly as possible, Miller said. "I was the first," Miller said of offering outdoor dining service in the district. "No one …

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World's Finest Frozen Custard Opens This Week

The popular Chesterfield Township dessert destination may open as soon as Thursday.

Do You 'Like' New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch? Here's Who We Like!

New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch is on Facebook, and here are other community-oriented groups that we like there as well.

You may have lots of friends on social networking site, Facebook, but there are even more potential buddies out there who are deeply tied into the community. Among some of Patch's suggestions on whom to "like" or befriend are: And, of course, don't forget to follow New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch on Facebook for regular updates and conversations with people in the community. Tell us your favorite pages to follow in the comments section.

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