October 2012

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1 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039

4 TENDER MERCIES

7pm. Fourth in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1971 movie directed by Bruce Bereford with Robert Duvall, Tess Harper.

6 OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION/FALL GALLERY STROLL/ART and ALL THAT JAZZ

Downtown Douglas. For more info, call (269-857-4210

6-7 BLUE COAST ARTISTS 23RD ANNUAL FALL TOUR OF STUDIOS

10am to 6pm. Tour all the members’ studios during a crisp fall weekend and be treated to complimentary refreshments and art-making demonstrations. Visit bluecoastartists.com

6,7 NEW WORK FROM FOUR ARTISTS

Special gallery showing at Good Goods, from 12-5pm each day. Featuring Jessica Bohus sculpture, Nellie Durand textiles, Christine Marcus Stone paintings, and Dan Sigler sculptural bird houses. 106 Mason St, Saugatuck.

6 CHRIS SMITHER, AMERICAN FOLK/BLUES SINGER SONGWRITER

8pm Professional performance at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit sc7a.org

6-7 35th ANNUAL GALLERY STROLL WEEKEND

The studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding area host an extravaganza of special exhibits, demonstrations and receptions. 12-5pm. For more info, call (269)857-1701

6-7 GALLERY STROLL OPEN HOUSE

Recent paintings, refreshment and music. 12-5pm at James Brandess Studio, 238 Butler St., Saugatuck For more info call (269) 857-1937

6-7 AUTMN OPEN HOUSE-16th ANNUAL

Showcasing the current works of Bruce Baughman. 242 Butler St., Saugatuck For more info call (269) 857-1295

6 SBC 4th ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

live music all day and night, specialty beer and food, free admission. Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas, saugatuckbrewing.com or (269)857-722

7 SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT 15th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

12pm-3pm. Meet firefighters and first responders. BBQ chicken and fish dinner on us. Fire Prevention and Safety demonstrations and activities. Free fire extinguisher inspections (limit 2 per person) 3342 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck.

8 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039

12 FRIDAY OLDIE CRUISE-IN NIGHT

6:30-8:30pm. Cruise in with your Oldie Car or just come enjoy an evening of Cool Cars. Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts. All Drivers of oldie cars receive half off one single dessert. Door prizes & Live Music. Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com

13, 14 FENNVILLE GOOSE FESTIVAL, 28th ANNUAL

Wild Goose Chase 5k, and continues with several activities including the Gosling Run for kids, the Goose Festival Parade, a classic car show, student art shows, historical exhibits, goose calling competitions, an arts and crafts show, a petting zoo, performances and lots more! To learn more, visit fennvillegoosefestival.com

13 LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY 6TH ANNUAL ROAD RALLY

A rollicking ride through Lakeshore Harvest Country. This is not a race! Rally participants navigate back-roads to visit farms and other notable destinations. Everyone celebrates with refreshments at the final stop and a trophy for the winning team! Pre-registration encouraged. Visit lakeshoreharvestcountry.com

13 FALL FUNFEST DAY

11-4pm Coghlin Park, Culver Street, Saugatuck. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, food vendors, band, tug of war, family fun! Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

13 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-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

15 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039

18 PLACES IN THE HEART

7pm. Fifth in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1984 movie directed by Robert Benton with sally Field, Danny Glover.

21 STAR OF SAUGATUCK BOAT CRUISES

last trip of the season

22 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039

27 HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL

10am - 5pm. Music, entertainment. Family costume parade at 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB. For more info call (269) 857-1701 or visit saugatuck.com

27 EVENING HALLOWEEN PARADE

Adult costume parade in downtown Douglas at 10pm.

27 POST PARADE HALLOWEEN BASH

Big costume party, karaoke, large cash prizes, immediately following Douglas parade at the Dunes Resort.

27 HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL and PARADE

10am - 5pm. Music, entertainment. Family costume parade at 4:00 pm. Saugatuck-Douglas Visitor Bureau (269) 857-1701, saugatuck.com

27 EVENING HALLOWEEN PARADE

Adult costume parade in downtown Douglas at 10pm.

27 POST PARADE HALLOWEEN BASH

Big costume party, karaoke, large cash prizes, immediately following Douglas parade at the Dunes Resort.

27 HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY

7pm-midnight.Live music in Pub and Singapore Room. Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas (269)857-7222 , saugatuckbrewing.com

27 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-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

29 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039