Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan area attractions
Douglas Mardi Gras Parade Celebration
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February 2009
The Saugatuck and Douglas area teems with fun and exciting activities all year 'round.

SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM-
735 PARK STREET (AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT BALDHEAD) SAUGATUCK. THE AWARD WINNING MUSEUM WILL FEATURE AN EXHIBIT TITLED "MOMENTS IN TIME. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN DAILY, NOON TO 4 PM FROM SATURDAY, MAY 29, TO SEPTEMBER 4. OPEN WEEKENDS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER. SPECIAL SHOWING AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS BY REQUEST. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED IN THE OLD PUMPHOUSE ON THE WEST SHORE OF THE KALAMAZOO RIVER. PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT MT. BALDHEAD PARK, OR TAKE THE CHAIN FERRY FROM SAUGATUCK ACROSS THE RIVER - THE MUSEUM IS A SHORT WALK TO THE NORTH. THIS IS AN EXHIBIT NOT TO BE MISSED. MUSEUM GIFT SHOP FEATURES MANY AWARD WINNING BOOKS ON LOCAL HISTORY. FREE ADMISSION; DONATIONS APPRECIATED (269) 857-7900. sdhistoricalsociety.org

PANCAKE BREAKFAST-MASONS: 9 AM-1PM., BLUE STAR HIGHWAY, SAUGATUCK 1ST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH. ST. PETERS: 8AM, BLUE STAR HIGHWAY, SAUGATUCK 2ND SUNDAY EVERY MONTH.

KHNEMU STUDIO & GALLERY-EVERY SUNDAY 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM YEAR 'ROUND, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, PLAY WITH CLAY-A UNIQUE ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THROWING ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL WITH INSTRUCTION. THIS IS TO BE USED AS AN EXPERIENCE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF CLAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BRING YOUR WORK MADE DURING THE EVENT HOME - DRESS TO GET DIRTY

FOR INFORMATION ON ARTS AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, CLASSES, AND WORKSHOPS CONTACT THE SAUGATUCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT (269) 857-2399 OR www.sc4a.org

MISSION SERVICE PROJECT-TYPICALLY A GROUP OF THIRTY TRAVELING IN SERVICE TO ALLEVIATE THE NEEDS OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DOUGLAS, PASTOR DENNIS DeWITT, (269) 857-1492 EXT 13.

6-7 SAUGATUCK WINERY WEEKEND-enjoy a gourmet dinner with award winning wines from Michigan wineries! Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and wine tasting at Friday evening's welcome party. Saturday evening. Prepare your palate for a 5 course gourmet dinner with special vintner selected recipes. Each course will be paired with a different Michigan wine! The perfect weekend for those thirsting for knowledge....or just thirsting! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

14-15 WINTER OPEN HOUSE-showcasing new works by resident artist Bruce Baughman. For further information call (269) 857-1299

20-21 SWEETHEART SAMPLER & CULINARY TOUR- a great way to fall in love all over again! A welcoming party of chocolate, hors d'oeuvres, and soft music. Saturday evening join the other guests for a candlelight dinner featuring a gourmet five-course meal as you progress from Inn to Inn. This event is perfect for a Valentine Gift Certificate for your sweetheart! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

24 MARDI GRAS PARADE FOOD, FUN,FOOLERY-in a small town atmosphere! New Orleans style parade through downtown Douglas and ending at a local restaurant and bar for prizes and dancing. Starts at 7:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-1438.

24 POST-PARADE MARDI GRAS BASH-New Orleans style Mardi Gras celebration immediately following the Douglas Parade. DJ, food and prizes. For further information call The Dunes Resort at (269) 857-1401.

 

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