Calendar of Events

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August 2008

July 31st - August 3rd
Western Michigan Old Engine Show
Western Michigan Old Engine Club
At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park. (231) 757-9236 (Estella)
August 1st
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
August 3rd
Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington
Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey)
August 4th
Traveling Zoo
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
Event showing at 1 & 2:15 pm.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue)
www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
August 5th
Circus Day - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Scottville)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
August 5th
Clown Band Concert/Corn Roast - 4:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
August 8th
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
August 8th
Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park
The movie of the night:"Barnyard" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460.
August 9th - 10th
Gold Coast Artisan Fair
Ludington City Park
10 am-6 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. 845-0324
August 9th
Outdoor Antiques Market - 10:00 AM
Cole's Antiques Villa, Ludington
Some of our antiques dealers will be set up outside the perimeter of our building buying and selling one-on-one with our visitors. Great buys! (231) 845-7414 (Sally) www.colesantiquesvilla.com
August 9th
Memorial Medical Center Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit Ball - 6:00 PM
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
For information contact Bob at (231) 845-3613.
August 10th
Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington
Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey)
August 11th
Harpbeat - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
August 12th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Performer TBA
August 14th
Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park
The movie of the night:"Bee Movie" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460.
August 16th
HELP Ministries M.A.D. Ride
United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, Ludington
Beginning at 8 a.m., a scenic ride through one of four routes of 14, 27, 64 or 100 miles. Routes take riders through many townships of Mason County with rest stops conveniently located and equipped with refreshments. Cost to participate is $15. Proceeds from the ride will be used by HELP to meet needs in Mason County. (231) 843-6811 (Gene)
www.help-ministry.org
August 16th
Ludington Boat Club Fish Fry/Boil and Auction - 1:00 PM
Ludington Boat Club, Water Street
Fish fry/boil; auction of donated items from area businesses and individuals; entertainment. (231) 843-8591 (Bob)
www.hom.org
August 19th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Scottville Clown Band
August 21st
"Down on the Farm" - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.com
August 21st
Michigan Jamboree of T - 12:00 PM
Ludington area
A gathering of Model "T" Ford car owners who gather every year and tour for three days. (231) 845-7183 (Cal)
August 21st
Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park
The movie of the night: "Ratatouille" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460.
August 22nd
Summer Reading Picnic - 11:30 AM
Memorial Tree Park
Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
August 23rd
Zion Music Fest
West Michigan Fairgrounds
A Western Michigan music event featuring 9 bands, a magic show, petting zoo, inflatable caste, bungee run, face painting, fire department display, Mason County K-9 unit, Sheriff Department Reserves child fingerprinting booth, car show, local celebrity dunk tank, food vendors and more. For more information visit http://mysite.verizon.net/resq8ct8.


August 24th
Lighthouse Triathlon
Ludington
www.3disciplines.com
August 24th
An Evening with Jeff Daniels - 7:00 PM
Manistee's 'Historic Ramsdell Theatre'
Spend a musical evening with world famous actor and singer Jeff Daniels. Daniels has proven that he is not an actor who sings, but an accomplished singer/songwriter who's musical talent does not require the support of his acting. Check out his music on his website at jeffdaniels.com. Admission: $25 per seat.
August 25th
West Shore Art League's Ludington Gallery Tour - 7:00 PM
downtown Ludington art galleries
A fun night to visit all the local galleries in downtown Ludington. Passports are available at all participating galleries. Enter to win a gift certificate by completing the tour and submitting your name to the drawing. (231) 392-4709 (Amanda)
www.westshoreartleague.org
August 26th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Mason County Central Jazz Band
August 28th
Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park
The movie of the night:"Pirates of the Caribbean, World's End" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460.
August 30th - 31st
Logging Days
Historic White Pine Village
10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm Sunday. 10 church service, 11 am Lumberjack Brunch and 2 pm Old Time Base Ball match on Sunday. (231) 843-4808 or www.historicwhitepinevillage.org