Friday, Jan 4

Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE GALLERY

The gallery opens a new exhibit the first Friday of every month with a reception to meet the featured artist. Gallery Uptown is located at 201 Washington Ave., Downtown Grand Haven. Reception is held from 5:30-8:30pm; call the Gallery Uptown at (616) 846-5460.

BURGERS ON THE BOWL - MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW SKI LODGE

Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl, 11-3pm, Cost is $10 per person or $40 per family. Burgers/hotdogs, pop, chips and cookies! Akiing/snowboarding begins at 1pm. Cost includes all-day lift ticket. Tickets available day of event. Mulligan's Hollow is located behind the Tri-Cities YMCA, One Y Drive, Grand Haven. (616) 842-0634.

Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 18, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14

BEST

Every 2^nd Sunday of the month at 2:00pm Business Employees share Tales- Each month a different business is featured and employees are invited to share their experiences. Tri-Cities Historical Museum at 200 Washington Street, call 616-842-0700 for details or www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

Tuesdays, Jan 14 & 28

January 14 - December 22

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Join us to learn more about the history of your area. Every 2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month come to the Akeley building at 200 Washington Street to see speakers, films, fashion shows and lectures. Brought to you by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum all programs topics TBA call 616-842-0700 or visit www.tri-citiesmuseum.org 

Satuday, Jan 19

BLOODY MARY MIX OFF - OLD BOY'S BREWHOUSE

Different restaurants with their own booth & bloody mary mix. $2.00 each, come down and vote for your peoples choice of the best bloody. Event time is 12 - 5pm, Old Boys is located at 971 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake. Contact 616-850-9950.

Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17

CURATOR’S CHOICE MOVIE NIGHT

Tri-Cities Museum’s Curator invitees you to share an old time movie every 4^th Wednesday of the month. Call for the name of the featured movie. Movie takes place in the Akeley Building, 200 Washington downstairs in activity room. 7pm show time. Call the museum at 616-842-0700, www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

WINTERFEST

Thursday night $1 dollar Lift Ticket to Ski & free skate at Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl from 5 - 8pm. Family activities including Children's Creation Center at Lakeshore Mddle School from 2-5pm, 3pm a Race of Kings Hamster/Gerbil race. Winter sporting events such as Snowboarding and ski competition, cardboard tobaggan race and Polar Ice Cap Golf Tournament. Euchre Tournament at the Elks Club. Music Pass $10, Friday/Satuday for 8 bars with live entertainment and drink specials, plus entry fee into Luau Tent. contact the Visitors Bureau at 1-800-303-4097.

PHOTO & POSTER CONTEST RECEPTION FOR WINTERFEST

Tri-Cities Historical Museum. View photos and posters submitted for the Winterfest contest. Winners will be awarded prizes. Light refreshments served. Oopen to the public. Reception is hosted by the Tri-Cities Historial Museum at 200 Washington Ave. from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

PIGEON CREEK BIATHLON

Pigeon Creek Park located on Stanton Street. Registration is held from 7:30am - 8:30am and the event starts at 9am. The runners will run on the county road and then ski on the park's south side groomed trails. Cost is $15 until January 19 and $20 for late registration. In case of poor snow conditions, the race will be a 10k foo race on the same course. Prizes will be awarded for top relay teams, top three overall individuals and age group winners. Call the Visitors Bureau for an application at 1-800-303-4097.

WINTERFEST LUAU

Grand Haven Municipal Parking Lot. Come enjoy Caribbean sounds found at the Winterfest Luau. Luau runs from 7pm - Midnight. Use your music pass for free admission or pay $8 at the door.

POLAR ICE CAP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Spring Lake Petty's Bayou. Nine hole golf course set up on frozen bayou. Play 9 or 18 holes using 5, 7, & 9 irons and a putter. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Grand Haven Area Jaycees.