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July 2008
July 1st
Hospice of Michigan Fun Fest - 4:00 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall/Clown Band Shell
Children's carnival 4-6 pm, bake sale, Scottville Optimist popcorn wagon, bratwursts & hot dogs, Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert to follow. (231) 845-0321, ext. 3422 (Jean)
www.hom.org
Hospice of Michigan Fun Fest - 4:00 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall/Clown Band Shell
Children's carnival 4-6 pm, bake sale, Scottville Optimist popcorn wagon, bratwursts & hot dogs, Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert to follow. (231) 845-0321, ext. 3422 (Jean)
www.hom.org
July 1st
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert
July 3rd
Freedom Festival Children & Pets Parade - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Winners in five categories; all participants receive goodies. (231) 845-5252 (Stephanie)
Freedom Festival Children & Pets Parade - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Winners in five categories; all participants receive goodies. (231) 845-5252 (Stephanie)
July 4th
Freedom Festival Fireworks
Fireworks begin at dusk over Lake Michigan. (231) 480-4679 (Lexi)
Freedom Festival Fireworks
Fireworks begin at dusk over Lake Michigan. (231) 480-4679 (Lexi)
July 4th
Freedom Festival Grand Parade - 2:00 PM
Downtown Ludington
Parade steps off from the corner of Madison and Ludington avenues. (231) 480-4679 (Lexi)
Freedom Festival Grand Parade - 2:00 PM
Downtown Ludington
Parade steps off from the corner of Madison and Ludington avenues. (231) 480-4679 (Lexi)
July 5th - 6th
West Shore Art League Fine Arts & Crafts Fair - 10:00 AM
Ludington's City Park
Fine arts and crafts fair dedicated to providing the very best juried artists from around the U.S. and Canada. All day entertainment and children's activities also available. (231) 845-5922 (Sue)
www.westshoreartleague.org
West Shore Art League Fine Arts & Crafts Fair - 10:00 AM
Ludington's City Park
Fine arts and crafts fair dedicated to providing the very best juried artists from around the U.S. and Canada. All day entertainment and children's activities also available. (231) 845-5922 (Sue)
www.westshoreartleague.org
July 5th
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
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
July 5th
Hamlin Lake Fireworks - 10:15 PM
Upper Hamlin Lake opposite Wilson Hill Park
Fireworks displayed from Camp Douglas Smith (no public access) and are visible from boats, Victory Twp. Park, Wilson Hill Park, and south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Sponsored by donations from members and friends of Hamlin Lake Preservation Society. (231) 843-3169 (Kent)
Hamlin Lake Fireworks - 10:15 PM
Upper Hamlin Lake opposite Wilson Hill Park
Fireworks displayed from Camp Douglas Smith (no public access) and are visible from boats, Victory Twp. Park, Wilson Hill Park, and south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Sponsored by donations from members and friends of Hamlin Lake Preservation Society. (231) 843-3169 (Kent)
July 6th
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)
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)
July 7th
Magician Gordon Russ
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
Performing at 1:00 and 7:00 pm.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Magician Gordon Russ
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
Performing at 1:00 and 7:00 pm.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
July 8th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Edgar Struble
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Edgar Struble
July 11th - 13th
Scottville Summerfest Weekend
Downtown Scottville and Riverside Park
Includes car cruise and show, Rubber Ducky Race and Chicken BBQ. 845-0324
Scottville Summerfest Weekend
Downtown Scottville and Riverside Park
Includes car cruise and show, Rubber Ducky Race and Chicken BBQ. 845-0324
July 11th
Quilts in the Pines quilt show - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
Presented by Country Quilters' Guild. (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
Quilts in the Pines quilt show - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
Presented by Country Quilters' Guild. (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 12th
Garden and Antique Tractor Pull
Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds
At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park.
(231) 757-9236 (Estella)
Garden and Antique Tractor Pull
Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds
At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park.
(231) 757-9236 (Estella)
July 12th - 13th
Friends of Ludington Library Used Book Sale - 10:00 AM
Front of Ludington Library
Saturday, 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, 10 am-4 pm. (231) 843-8465 (Sue)
Friends of Ludington Library Used Book Sale - 10:00 AM
Front of Ludington Library
Saturday, 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, 10 am-4 pm. (231) 843-8465 (Sue)
July 12th
Ludington Mural Society Annual Home Tour - 1:00 PM
Throughout Mason County
Home Tour supports the historical murals in Ludington. Cost $10. (231) 843-2858
Ludington Mural Society Annual Home Tour - 1:00 PM
Throughout Mason County
Home Tour supports the historical murals in Ludington. Cost $10. (231) 843-2858
July 13th
19th Annual AAUW Antique Show & Sale - 8:00 AM
Mason County Fairgrounds
50+ dealers of quality antiques, as well as food vendors. Proceeds used for local scholarships. $3 admission. Sponsored by American Association of University Women, Ludington Area Branch. (231) 843-9471 (Kathy)
www.aauwmi.org
19th Annual AAUW Antique Show & Sale - 8:00 AM
Mason County Fairgrounds
50+ dealers of quality antiques, as well as food vendors. Proceeds used for local scholarships. $3 admission. Sponsored by American Association of University Women, Ludington Area Branch. (231) 843-9471 (Kathy)
www.aauwmi.org
July 13th
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)
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)
July 14th
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
July 14th
Learn to Juggle with Joel - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Learn to Juggle with Joel - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
July 15th
Village Fish Fry - 4:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
Village Fish Fry - 4:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 15th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Pentwater Civic Band
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Pentwater Civic Band
July 16th
Teddy Bear Picnic - 10:30 AM
Mason County District Library (Scottville)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Teddy Bear Picnic - 10:30 AM
Mason County District Library (Scottville)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
July 17th
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
July 17th
Magic Workshops
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
Children 8 & younger 1 pm.
Children 8 & older 2:30 pm.
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
Magic Workshops
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
Children 8 & younger 1 pm.
Children 8 & older 2:30 pm.
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
July 17th
Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 18th
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
July 18th
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
July 19th
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 19th
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
July 19th
Old Time Base Ball Match - 1:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
Old Time Base Ball Match - 1:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 19th
New Reformation Classic Dixieland Jazz Band - 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater, WSCC
Dixieland Jazz at its best. New Orleans comes to Michigan. Admission: $12 Adults, $10.00 Seniors, $7 WSCC Students and Children, $14 at the door
New Reformation Classic Dixieland Jazz Band - 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater, WSCC
Dixieland Jazz at its best. New Orleans comes to Michigan. Admission: $12 Adults, $10.00 Seniors, $7 WSCC Students and Children, $14 at the door
July 20th
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 20th
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
July 20th
Mason County Garden Club's Annual Garden Walk - 1:00 PM
Various gardens in Mason County
A variety of local gardens will be featured in this annual event. (231) 757-3605 (Deb)
Mason County Garden Club's Annual Garden Walk - 1:00 PM
Various gardens in Mason County
A variety of local gardens will be featured in this annual event. (231) 757-3605 (Deb)
July 20th
Bucconeer Bash - 4:00 PM
Ludington Boat Club, Lake St., Ludington
Lakeshore Parrot Head Club hosts this evening of music, cheeseburgers and beverages. Funds raised will help the Andre Bosse Kids House. http://lakeshoreparrotheadclub.googlepages.com
Bucconeer Bash - 4:00 PM
Ludington Boat Club, Lake St., Ludington
Lakeshore Parrot Head Club hosts this evening of music, cheeseburgers and beverages. Funds raised will help the Andre Bosse Kids House. http://lakeshoreparrotheadclub.googlepages.com
July 20th
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)
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)
July 21st
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 21st
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
July 21st
Getting Buggy @ the Library - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Getting Buggy @ the Library - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
July 22nd
west Michigan Fair
west Michigan Fair
July 22nd
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Performer TBA
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Performer TBA
July 23rd
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 24th
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 25th
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 25th
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington
Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather)
July 26th
West Michigan Fair
West Michigan Fair
July 26th
Harbor Terrace Condo Tour - 1:00 PM
Harbor Terrace Condos - 105 West Danaher
Harbor Terrace is Ludington's most unusual condo development. It is an adaptive reuse project which created 36 luxury loft condos from a 1920's waterfront shoe factory. Private owners will be opening their units as a fundraiser for the new Ludington Center for the Arts. Each unit is unique. For more information email PegHG@aol.com.
Harbor Terrace Condo Tour - 1:00 PM
Harbor Terrace Condos - 105 West Danaher
Harbor Terrace is Ludington's most unusual condo development. It is an adaptive reuse project which created 36 luxury loft condos from a 1920's waterfront shoe factory. Private owners will be opening their units as a fundraiser for the new Ludington Center for the Arts. Each unit is unique. For more information email PegHG@aol.com.
July 27th
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)
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)
July 28th
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
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
July 28th
Mobile Planetarium - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Mobile Planetarium - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington)
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
July 29th
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Performer TBA
Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell
Performer TBA
July 31st
Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village
(231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org