Hastings officials will welcome Middleville officials for Mayor Exchange Day on Wednesday, May 18. Beginning with the 9 a.m. arrival with a welcome by Mayor Frank Campbell and brief presentations by Hastings department heads, the guests will visit the Hastings Public Library.

Following that, there will be a walking tour of downtown, Attractions on the tour will be the Thornapple Plaza, east end redevelopment, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Moose building, Hastings Fire Station, Alfresco, Barry County Courthouse, Seasonal Grille, the sculptures, South Jefferson Street, Hastings City Bank, Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro, and the DDA Façade Program, with several rest points during the walk.

The group takes an hour break from noon to 1 p.m. for luncheon at Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro.

An afternoon bus tour will include visits to Bliss Clearing Niagara, Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital, Rutland Township’s  Urban Service Area, the Regional Shopping District, Tyden Park/River Trail and the Barry County Enrichment Center.

A roundtable discussion at Hastings City Hall from  3 p.m. to 4 p.m. will wind up the visit. A firm date when Middleville will host Hastings officials for its part of the exchange will be set in the near future.