October 2010

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BED AND BREAKFAST AND CHARTER FISHING-

Looking for the ultimate experience in Saugatuck fishing charters? Sherwood Forest B&B is offering an extraordinary package that includes some awesome lodging plus some great fishing with Best Chance Charters, Saugatuck has some of the best salmon, trout, perch and walleye fishing. The cost varies on the time of year and the room. For more info or to book this package, call us at 800 838-1246.

1-6 TAKE TEN:-

Ten Designers Talk about Art at Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

2-3 21st ANNUAL BLUE COAST ARTIST'S FALL TOUR-

10am-6pm, free art-making demonstrations including glass flame-working, Raku-firing, wood-working, throwing-pottery, painting and other demonstrations.( 269) 236-9260 or bluecoastartists.com

7 GASLIGHT-

1944 George Cukor director with Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotton. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

9-31 INTUITIONS:-

Abstract Works at Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

9-10 AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE-

Showcasing new works by resident artist Bruce Baughman. For further information phone (269) 857-1299

9 4th ANNUAL ROAD RALLY-

a rollicking ride through the countryside-it is not a race! Follow clues to visit farms and other notable locations in your own carl. This family-friendly ride through the countryside will take about three hours-including closing festivities. (269) 214-1227 or LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com.

9-10 33rd ANNUAL GALLERY STROLL WEEKEND-

The studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding area are preparing for their thirty-third annual Gallery Stroll Noon to 5 PM.. This year's event will be another art extravaganza with participating artist studios and galleries - many featuring artists working on site for the weekend.

9-10 GALLERY STROLL RECEPTION-

James Brandess Studio & Gallery, Inc. from Noon 'til 5 pm. Refreshments, music and original artwork. For further information phone (269) 857-1937.

16 FALL FUNFEST DAY-

11-4 pm Coghlin Park, Culver Street, Saugatuck Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin launch, Pie Eating, Food Vendors, Band, Tug of War, Family Fun! For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.

16-17 FLORA & FAUNA-

hands on workshop with Rita Shields (269) 236-9260 or khnemustudio.com

21 SPELLBOUND-

1945 Alfred Hitchcock director with Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

28 STAR OF SAUGATUCK BOAT CRUISES-

last trip of the season.

30 HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL-

10 am - 5 pm Music entertainment, storytelling arts and crafts featuring Harvest & Christmas items. Parade at 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB (269) 857-1701. Click here for details!

30 HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AND PARADE-

downtown Douglas at 10 pm.

30 POST PARADE HALLOWEEN BASH-

Big costume party, large cash prizes, immediately following Douglas parade at the Dunes Resort. Call for more information (269) 857-1401.