April 2012

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SCULPTURE SCAVENGE

Hunt your way around Fennville collecting pieces of “junk” At the end of the hunt, you will be the creative minds behind our selected artists who will weld your pieces into public art to be showcased in Fennville. Visit the Fennville Arts Movement, fennvilleartsmovement.com

1 PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

Masons: 9 am-1 pm, Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck, 1st Sunday every month. saugatuckmasons.com St. Peter Church: 8 am-1 pm, Blue Star Highway in Douglas, 2nd Sunday every month.

2 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

5 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

7 AN EASTER VIGIL

7 pm. A service of Light & Joy. First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St. Information (269) 857-2929 or visit 1stcongregational.net

7 FENNVILLE EASTER EGG HUNT

For information visit greaterfennville.com

8 EASTER EGG HUNT & HAT PARADE

1 pm. Downtown Douglas. Call for more information (269) 857-1626

8 EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

Celebrate the beginning of Spring with a visit to a grand country estate for a festive Easter Brunch. Soak in some springtime with mimosas, Eggs Benedict, baked local ham and a wide variety of other selections prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) at the Belvedere Inn and Restaurant. For further information call (269) 857-5777 or visit thebelvedereinn.com

8 EASTER SERVICES

8:30 and 11:15 am traditional worship in our Sanctuary; 9:45 am contemporary worship in our Community Life Center. Flowering of the cross, seasonal music, message of praise. Community Church of Douglas, 6780 Wiley Rd. (269) 857-1492

8 EASTER DINNER

2-4 pm by reservation only. Join us for a delicious Easter dining experience. Chefs Nathan Akershoek and Mike Brink have combined their talents to create a fabulous menu to please all ages. Choose from a wonderful and elegant variety of entrees, accompaniments and festive dessert. Please note the pub will be closed all day. The Singapore Room is advanced tickets only. Singapore Room, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. Please inquire with Jodie Howitt at (502) 554-6063 or howittjg@yahoo.com

9 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

10 TEAM TRIVIA

7 pm Tuesdays. Free to Play, Free to Win, cash prizes! Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. saugatuckbrewing.com

11 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL THANK YOU PATRONS!

Time TBA. A special event for patrons. Meredith Arwady, Contralto, and Andrew Le, Pianist performance to be held at Saugatuck Center for the Arts.

12 REAL TO REEL

7 pm. You’ve Been Trumped. In this David and Goliath story for the 21st century, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on a celebrity tycoon. At stake is one of Britain's very last stretches of wilderness. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. sc4a.org

12 THE LADY VANISHES

7pm. Second in the Classic British Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1938 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock with Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave.

12 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

14 TOWN CRIER RACE

An adult 5k and 10k Run/Walk around historic Saugatuck plus a kid's fun run. For further information call Grins of Saugatuck. (269) 857-1116 or (or Saugatuck Area Business Association (269) 857-1626.

14 EXPLORE THE ARTS

10 am-12 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums. The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information contact (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

16 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

19 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

20-22 PAMPER WEEKEND

Psst, want to know the best kept secret in Saugatuck?? Join the thousands who have spent a worry-free, relaxing, all-inclusive, budget-friendly, spa weekend being pampered. Call the girls and then call us! Twin Gables Inn (800) 231-2185

23 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

26 SPECIALTY BEERS

7 pm Winter Tasting Event, $10 admission ($8-Pint Club Members) Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas (269) 857-7222, saugatuckbrewing.com

26 THE LIFE and DEATH of COLONEL BLIMP

7pm. Third in the Classic British Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1943 movie directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger with Roger Livesay, Deborah Kerr.

26 ABOUT IT! LECTURE SERIES

7 pm, every 4th Thursday of the month March-May; September-November. Informal and engaging adult educational programming at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. (269) 857-2399 or sc4a.org

26 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

28 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10 am-12 noon, beginning February 11. Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums. The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information contact (269) 561-8494.

28 SOUNDS OF SAUGATUCK

Our waterfront communities present an evening of live music. Visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com for artist and venue information or call the Visitor Bureau (269) 857-1701.

28 WINE PAIRING DINNER

The Belvedere Restaurant is offering an information and fun wine pairing dinner series the last Saturday of the month. Wines from a particular region will be featured, paired with a five course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland). The dinners focus on ingredients, dishes and style of cooking indigenous to the featured wine region. Call (269) 857-5777 or visit thebelvedereinn.com

28 ETHNIC WINEMAKER’S DINNER

Chef Chris Ferris will be guiding us on a culinary excursion into another foreign land. $70/pp includes everything. Reservations required (accepted March 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

29 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Allegan County Fairgrounds. 200 exhibitors inside, 200 outside, rain or shine. Open 8am – 4pm, last Sunday of the month. Admission $4 (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

30 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.