The Breakfast Club

Be informed when you vote for the next mayor in South Haven! Join hosts Teresa R. Getman and Rosalie Plechaty as they interview the candidates for mayor. Annie Brown, Bob Burr, and Joe Reeser share their positions

All through June, we celebrate local talent is our mission this month! Theatre, today a writer with a rich history! Michael McCarthy, poet, author of nonfiction books, former reporter and editor for the Wall Street Journal.  

Local talent is in the spotlight all this month! Singing, dancing, Art & photography, acting, even pie making? YES! Meet “The Pie Lady”, then an invitation to share YOUR talents with your hosts, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie

June will be a FUN month, highlighting local talent! And we have so much of it too!  Hosts Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker  chat with the amazing Linda LaRocque’s about the upcoming Senior Readers

Flowers. Flowers. Flowers! On today’s episode Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker take you ‘Back to the Gardens’ with Lisa Stegall from the South Haven Garden Club and Baseline 7th and 8th Grade teacher Lotte

We’re ‘in full bloom’ on today’s episode! Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker host Gail Patterson Gladney from the South Haven Memorial Library and Dan Williamson, Chair of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum discussing a

Today’s episode is BLOOMING with great guests! Scott Whiteford chats about the South Haven Community Garden, then Aaron Priebe, Superintendent of Parks for the City of South Haven joins Theresa, Rosalie and Paul. Tweet Share Reddit +1

Today’s episode brings ‘May Flowers!” Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with two area share the gift of ‘floristry!’ Lydia Trevino from “The Rose Shop” and Brook Antonson from ‘Brooks’ Backyard Blooms!’ Tweet Share Reddit

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and on this week’s episode of The Breakfast Club, hosts Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker interview some hard-working, key people at our Van Buren County Courts and the newest

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and this month, we’ll be shining light on some great opportunities to volunteer!  Unique opportunities! This week Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with Claire Herhold, Community Outreach Coordinator

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and this month, we’ll be shining light on some great opportunities to volunteer!  Unique opportunities! This week Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with Claire Herhold, Community Outreach Coordinator

One more episode of ‘M is for March and March is for Music’ with South Haven singer, songwriter and guitarist David Veenstra, then TERESA’S SISTERS Donna Marie Ball and Kathy Lynn Roberts members of the Nebraska Music

Two words. NATE BARNES! South Haven native is making it big in Music City USA! Rosalie Plechaty, Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker get to chat with Nate about his past, present and bright future on today’s

M is for March and MUSIC! Today’s guests will certainly be ‘Music to your Ears!’ South Haven Band Boosters President Teresa Ansinn with musician/actor students Kayley Gorham, Leeanne Mielke, Liv Perez. They share details on the upcoming

Throughout black history month our episodes have been focused on celebrating history, culture, diversity, and unity in the community!! And though the month now may be over, the celebration isn’t as Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and

All this black history month our episodes focused on celebrating history, culture, diversity, and unity. Today we feature Ms. Golden and Ms. Green from the Covert Township Historical Museum and local historian (and Teresa’s cousin) Scott Williams.

All this month our episodes are focused on celebrating black history, culture, diversity, and unity in the community! Today Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker have two very special guests, President Dorothy Sherrod and Vice President Gail

February is Black History Month. A month we honor and celebrate the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Teresa R. Getman and Rosalie Plechaty ‘set the stage’ for the month, then we chat with

What you DON’T know about the Historic Hotel Nichols and what are they ‘digging’ at the Kal-Haven Outpost! Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker talk to Scott Whiteford and Robert Kempton Hmmm…Sleep at a beautifully

New beginnings. New starts. New ways of doing things that have been done before, but are now even better from people who are living their dreams in new ways! Today Teresa Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker

On this week’s episode, Teresa Getman and Paul Layendecker are joined by three guests who already had a ‘good thing going’ and are making it better in ’23! Karry Hagy and Sarah Rydecki from South Haven Center

New Year! New things. Some things have adapted, some things have changed! On this episode, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with two businesses who have done all of the above! Curtis Eldred, Owner

As The Friday Morning Breakfast Club starts its 3rd season, we welcome Debi Howe focusing on small business growth in our area and our own Teresa Getman about her newest adventure. Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn

Teresa Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker wrap up the year with a few more Super Stars from 2022.  The ‘author’ of the Aisle 7 Tour and 50 year friends at the corner of LaGrange and Aylworth!

Merry Christmas from Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker. Today, a MEATY first segment with a VERY popular ‘Robert’ and ‘surprise’ second segment guest! Enjoy! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

This holiday season we have been celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of special people. People who have made a difference in the community and abroad.  Today we have four of those individuals.  Pastor Simon and Betty Harrington,

On today’s episode, Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker chat with a couple of professional ‘artists’ who are making their mark in South Haven and around the world! Rob Byrd and Kayla Wyszynski Ridley! Tweet Share Reddit

As the year nears an end, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker honor a couple of special individuals who have made a BIG difference in so many lives, State Representative Mary Whiteford and Our Town

The Holiday Season is here, full of celebrations and need. On today’s episode, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker discuss both with Jen Sistrunk from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Erika Morrison from the

Once upon a time, there was a Breakfast club episode that featured gifted story tellers and talented kids. THIS is that episode!  If it’s narrative and kids theatre you love, we hobbit! Linda Larocque from “The Storytellers”

Health and wellness are ageless, right? On today’s episode, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker have guests that prove just that! Amy Nichols from Area on Aging and Bruce and Linda Covey from South Haven

On this week’s episode, it’s ‘All Things Y.D.C!’ with Executive Director Brook Blanchard, YDC Board President Angelica Gallegos Dickerson, on the 25th Anniversary of Youth Development Company. Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Bob Copping from SHOUT and Griffin Graham, Asst. South Haven City Manager join Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker to discuss the proposed 4-Season Fireplace for Dyckman Park and fundraising efforts! (Rosalie has the week off.) Tweet

Continuing the recent string of “Filling Your Bucket” episodes, we do that and take you to the other extreme today! With Abby Goodlaxson from 8 to Great to Kariann Johnson and ‘I-Rage’ on Today’s Breakfast Club with

10 Reasons we can’t say NO to people! Back on The Breakfast Club again this week!  Author of 8 to GREAT and the K-12 Curriculum, MK Mueller. 8togreat.com! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

On this week’s episode, Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker welcome back Author of 8 to GREAT and the K-12 Curriculum, MK Mueller. 8togreat.com! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

On this week’s episode and in the vain of keeping with  ‘Filling Your Bucket,’  We bring back mental health expert, neuroscientist and best selling author. Dr. Caroline Leaf as she talks about her latest book, Cleaning Up Your

On this week’s episode of “The Friday Breakfast Club” ‘Fill up your Bucket!’ Author, Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Tammy Sturh will be “Changing Mindsets and Lives by People!” Need a ‘shot of positive thinking?’ Listen Friday

“What flips your lid?” On this week’s episode, we share ‘pet peeves’ behind the wheel and get advice for safe driving from an expert, Dan Bishop, Managing Director or the Van Buren County Road Commission. vbcrc.org Tweet

Back in time today as Scott Reinert, consultant to the South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau introduces us the historic new ‘walk’ in South Haven’s Stanley Johnston Park, then Ashley Deming, Marketing Director of the Michigan Maritime

On today’s episode, it’s Great Music and Great Lakes Pirates, as we continue to Celebrate South Haven and Beyond” and highlight some great organizations! Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with Zachary Parker from

On this week’s BC Episode, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with ‘Women who Care” and People who care for animals at the Al-Van Humane Society! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Let’s pack the pier and eat ice cream on today’s edition of ‘The Friday Morning Breakfast Club!’ We hear from Bruce Thatcher, Vietnam Veteran, and Steelheaders Member as he explains all that goes into the special events

On today’s episode: It’s BTS (Back to School) Monday, August 29th! TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS and HELPFUL PARENTS needed! SHPS Transportation Director Amy Walantyn and Maple Grove PTO’ Trish Barnes chat with Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul

AAUW Used Book Sale deals at Blueberry Festival and the return of Rotary’s ‘Fly-In” Pancake Breakfast on today’s episode of The Breakfast Club! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Ice Cream for ‘The Mitten” and ‘picturesque’ Beer, Wine fundraiser for Caring Circle with Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker on this week’s edition of The Breakfast Club! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker ‘explore’ Habitat for Humanity and the new ‘Restore’ in South Haven with Procurement Manager, Joel Russcher and Restore Manager, Ryan Jenkins. Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

On this week’s episode, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker welcome Blueberry grower, Mike DeGrandchamp and hear all about a new “House of David” directed and produced by South Haven’s Rob Byrd of Moondog Productions.

Corn Dogs, Elephant Ears, Lemon Shake-Ups and 4-H. All on today’s Friday Breakfast Club with Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker as they chat with Van Buren Fair Director Paul Garrod and 4-H member and

What’s ‘growing’ on with the South Haven Garden Club? Lisa Stigal and Pat Gaston chat with Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker about club happening’s, including July 9th’s Garden Walk. Southhavengardenclub.org. Then Teresa shares details

Today we continue our celebration of South Haven and beyond. Two great Summer events are coming soon!  Theresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with Lyla and Ashley from APG (Aqua Performance Group) and “Merfest”

“The Theatre, The Theatre!” On today’s show, The President of the South Haven Theatre Series, Mary Sue Lyon and Kendra Kingsbury reveal this season’s exciting performances! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Rosalie Plechaty, Teresa R. Getman and Paul Layendecker chat with two highly decorated and gifted students in the South Haven History Club! They hold a number of titles including ‘top 10’ in the nation and state champions!

On today’s episode of The Breakfast Club, Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker celebrate South Haven’s TOP students, but first, a word from TOP Educator, Superintendent Kevin Schooley. Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Today Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker turn from ‘What’s New’ to ‘Celebrating SW Michigan!” Celebrating Scholarships and Sailing Ships with Dene Hadden and Tristan Wilson.     Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Today we ‘Create and Connect’ with Kerry Hagy, Director of the South Haven Center for the Arts and Sarah Rydecki, teaching coordinator and facilitator of the Create and Connect program. What is it all about? How can

What’s new for 22? On this week’s episode, Teresa Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker learn about something called ‘Centering Prayer’ from Michelle Reineck and Diana Wright from the Meditation/Centering Prayer Group at The Church of The

The Boys & Girls Club isn’t ‘new,’ for ’22, but it is in South Haven! Meet Mak Roberts, Campus Director and CEO Makenzie Kastl of The Boys & Girls Club of Greater SW Michigan on this week’s

On this week’s Breakfast Club. “Glamping”. What is it? Who’s doing it? Where? When? Missy Fojtik, owner of the new “Daydreamer Domes” in South Haven answers all of these questions and more for Teresa Getman and Paul

What’s New in 22? Meet Nadia Escandon and HostelSoHa! All you need to know from Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker on this week’s episode! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email

What’s new in 22? A group of local business consultants/coaches & mentors who are partnering to help new businesses get off the ground, and existing businesses grow! Today, Teresa Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with

Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker continue to explore “What’s New for 22!” This week we chat with Diane Rigozzi, Executive Director of Senior Services of Van Buren County about the new center in South