Calendar of Events

February 2013 and March 2013


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February 2013
1-2 Snowfest 2013, downtown Muskegon. Come join the fun as the Greater Muskegon Jaycees host a number of activities including a snow volleyball tournament, team trivia night, snow cornhole tournament, kidsfest, and battle of the bowls. For more details, visit www.muskegonsnowfest.org.
1-3 Ice Breaker Festival, downtown South Haven. Ice carving competition, curling and skating lessons, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, chili cook-off, wagon rides, sidewalk sale, kids’ arts and crafts, Texas Hold’Em, Mardi Gras Dinner, pancake breakfast and more. Call 269-637-5171 for info.
1-28 ‘Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles & Fibers’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. This touring exhibition celebrates trailblazing fiber artists. Runs through March 17th. 231-720-2570.
2 Groundhog Puppet Show, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 11am-Noon. Celebrate Groundhog Day with an entertaining puppet show that shows why everyone is so worried about Gary Groundhog. Suitable for young children. Afterwards, audience members can make their own groundhog. Call 231-798-3573 for more information.
2 15th Annual Super Bowl Spectacular Sportscard & Collectible Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 9am-3pm. Free admission. Call 616-772-1292 for info.
2 Saturday Cross-Country Ski Clinic for Beginner Intermediate, Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive. Participants learn about clothing, equipment and ski techniques. Beginner Ski Clinic: 9:30am, Intermediate Ski Clinic: Noon. Classes are limited to 12 skiers. These 90-minute sessions are held on groomed ski trails. Advance registration required. Call 616-738-4810 to register.
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2-3 Winter Fest followed by Bev’s Second Season Ball, New Buffalo. Visit downtown New Buffalo from noon-5pm for ice-skating, free sleigh rides, ice sculpting. Saturday night ball held at the Four Winds Resort Silver Creek Event Center starting at 6:30pm.. Call 888-660-6222 for ticket information.
2-3 S.O.S. – Sales of Saugatuck, downtown Saugatuck. Celebrate Super Bowl Weekend with Saugatuck’s 3rd annual shopping spree. 10%-75%off sales at selected downtown stores. Stores open 11am-5pm on both days.
3 Winter Birding, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am. Bring a sack lunch and get ready to travel with us for bird watching. Maybe Muskegon, or even Allegan State Park to catch sight of eagles. Dress for the weather. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $10.00 per person, $5.00 for members.
5 Ed Subler Fishing Derby, Lakeside Eagles, 2355 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon. The Michigan Anglers Association’s Fishing Derby kicks off with a fish dinner on Friday, Feb. 4. Fishing begins at midnight, with a 3pm final weigh-in at the Lakeside Eagles. Prizes awarded. For details, visit www.michigananglersassociation.org.
6 Michigan Winter Triathlon, Muskegon State Park, 460 Scenic Drive, Muskegon. 10am-11am. Compete in speedskating, luge and cross-country skiing. Designed for beginners, but serious competitors are welcome. Great family fun. Prizes awarded. Call 877-879-5843 or visit www.msports.org to register.
7 Night for the Museums Dinner, Amicarelli Vineyard, 259 Broadway Street, South Haven. Proceeds from this monthly dinner help support local museums and cultural groups. 5-8pm. Call 269-637-5252 for details.
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8 Rotary Winter Walk & Fun Run – 5K and 1 Mile, Washington Avenue and Third, Grand Haven. Run or walk along downtown Grand Haven’s new snowmelt sidewalks. 6-7:30pm. Participants receive a free headlamp and shirt. Visit runforthelights.com for registration info.
8-10 9th Annual Magical Ice Carving Festival, downtown St. Joseph. Professional Ice carving and team competition, Friday night Opening Ceremony, ice skating, Southwestern Michigan Symphony Orchestra performance, wine tasting, magic shows for the kids. Visit StJoeToday.com for details.
9 West Michigan Symphony, ‘Mozart and Friends’, Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon.7:30pm. Nine of the symphony’s most talented soloists will play selections from Bach and Mozart. Scott Speck, conductor. For details, visit www.WestMichiganSymphony.org
9 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 11am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register.
9 ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ Snowshoe Walk, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Explore the wilds and marsh of Sarett with a naturalist. Rentals available. $3.00 per person, members free. 2pm. Adults only. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
9 25th Annual Choco-mania 2012, First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Get ready for Valentines Day by filling up a plate of fudge, candies, cupcakes and more. 9am-3pm. $5 donation. 269-767-2900 for details.
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9 Saturday Cross-Country Ski Clinic for Ski Skating Beginner, Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive. Participants learn about clothing, equipment and ski techniques. Beginner Ski Clinic: 9:30am, Intermediate Ski Clinic: Noon. Classes are limited to 12 skiers. These 90-minute sessions are held on groomed ski trails. Advance registration required. Call 616-738-4810 to register.
9-28 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids. Travel back in time to 1912 via this amazing exhibition of stateroom recreations and 150 authentic artifacts from the legendary RMS Titanic. Exhibition runs thru July 7th. Visit GRMuseum.org for details or call 1-800-585-3737 to order tickets by phone.
12 Mardi Gras Parade, downtown Douglas. 7pm. This year’s theme is ‘Star Spangled Mardi Gras’. Post parade party follows at the Dunes Resort. Call 269-857-1438 for more information.
13-17 68th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Michigan’s longest running boat show. Pontoons, deck boats, the latest power boats, ski boats, canoes, kayaks, runabouts and more. Adults: $10, Children 6-14: $4, Children: 5 & Under: Free. 616-742-6500.
16 Muskegon Lake Polar Bear Plunge, Fricano’s Muskegon Lake, 1050 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon. Participants who raise $75 for the Special Olympics will plunge into the freezing lake. The Plunge begins at 2pm. Prizes and free t-shirts.. Those who do not want to plunge can instead collect money to attend the after-party at Fricano’s.
16 Woodpecker Pizza and Chickadee Treats, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Visit Sarett and make a suet ‘pizza’ for our feathered friends. 2-4pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $3.00/person, $2.00 for members. Fun for all ages.
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16 Saturday Cross-Country Ski Clinic for Intermediate Beginner, Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive. Participants learn about clothing, equipment and ski techniques. Beginner Ski Clinic: 9:30am, Intermediate Ski Clinic: Noon. Classes are limited to 12 skiers. These 90-minute sessions are held on groomed ski trails. Advance registration required. Call 616-738-4810 to register.
16 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 11am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register.
16-17 Winterfest Gallery Stroll, downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. Call 269-857-1626 for more information.
23 Girls Afternoon Out, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Join Chef Christine Ferris as she demonstrates ‘Homemade Soups and Breads’. 11am-2pm. $30 per person, includes lunch, wine, tax and tip. Reservations required. 269-561-2396..
23 Building for Wildlife, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am. Get ready for nesting season by building a birdhouse for either a wren, chickadee or bluebird family. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $12.00 per house.
23 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 11am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register.
24 ‘Castalia’ Chamber Ensemble’, Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission.
   

March 2013
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1-3 Girlfriends Weekend, downtown Holland. A weekend for you and your best girlfriends. Shopping, makeovers, dining. Advance registration required. Visit GirlfriendsWeekends.org to register and view a complete schedule of events, or call 616-796-1210.
1-17 ‘Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles & Fibers’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. This touring exhibition celebrates trailblazing fiber artists. Runs through March 17th. 231-720-2570.
1-31 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids. Travel back in time to 1912 via this amazing exhibition of stateroom recreations and 150 authentic artifacts from the legendary RMS Titanic. Exhibition runs thru July 7th. Visit GRMuseum.org for details or call 1-800-585-3737 to order tickets by phone.
5 Annual Dutch Costume Resale, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 5-8pm. New and used Dutch costumes for both adults and children. This popular annual event is organized by the Holland Newcomers Club. Call 616-298-8427.
8-9 Shrine Circus, L C Walker Arena, 955 Fourth Street, Muskegon. Call 231-726-2400 for ticket prices and times.
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9 An Intimate Evening with Janis Ian, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Celebrated singer/songwriter Janis Ian returns to the SCA for one night only. Tickets: $35 in advance, $37 at the door. Call 269-857-2399.
10 Jodi Dyer, flute and Joan Conway, piano - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission.
13 Maple Sugar Time, Historic VanRaalte Farm, 1076 16th Street, Holland. Noon-4pm. Get ready to help tap a maple tree and gather the sap. Demonstrations of how Native Americans made sugar. Ice cream topped with the farm’s maple syrup will be served in the barn. $1 per person entry fee. No registration required.
15-16 West Michigan Symphony, ‘Beethoven and Blue Jeans’, Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon.7:30pm. Award winning pianist Awadagin Pratt performs Beethoven’s 5th Piano Concert. Sibeliues’ 3rd Sympny will also be performed. Scott Speck, conductor. For details, visit WestMichiganSymphony.org
16 St. Patrick’s Day Pet Parade & Festival, downtown Saugatuck. 2pm parade along Butler Street. The 10th Annual Pub Party follows at Coral Gables at 220 Water Street; silent auction, Irish food, live music. 269-857-1701.
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16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Holland. Noon. Parade begins at the Civic Center and marches up 8th Street to College Avenue.
16 Winemaker’s Ethnic Dinner, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. This year the dinner will feature Irish food. The winery pairs a Fenn Valley wine with each course. A cellar tour starts things off, followed by a sparkling wine with cheese. Reservations are required. 269-561-2396.
17 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas. Full Irish buffet at 10am. Live music by the Celtic trio String Cheeze. $10 admission. 269-857-7222.
23 3rd Annual Art of Beer Festival, Mendel Center, Lake Michigan College, 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor. Sample craft beers brought by brewers from across the country. Live music, food. 5-9pm. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Designated driver tickets are $10. Each festival ticket buys tastes of fifteen beers and a Festival beer pint glass. Visit ArtOfBeerFestival.com for more info.
30 Easter Eggstravaganza, downtown St. Joseph. 11:00am-1pm. Downtown egg hunt, face painting, a magician and the Easter Bunny.
30 Grand Haven Easter Egg Hunt, Grand Haven Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. 11am. Bring the kids for a fun-filled hunt for over 5000 Easter eggs. For children 10 and under.
   

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February 2013 - March 2013