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June 2008 Calendar Last Updated 05/9/2008 |
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June 2008 Calendar Last Updated 05/9/2008 |
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Dates
are subject to change without notice. Please call and confirm event
dates. For additional information or events brochure call (616) 842-4910 or (800) 303-4097, or contact us at our e-mail address: events@grandhavenchamber.org. |
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| May 31 & June 1 | GRAND HAVEN OFFSHORE CHALLENGE FISHING TOURNAMENT Waterfront Stadium. Starting off on Friday is the Kids & Ladies Tournament, with the award ceremony and weigh in at approx. 11 a.m. at the stadium. The regular 2 day tournament will be held both Saturday and Sunday, with weigh in starting at approx. 1 p.m. both days. Awards Sunday at 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by Tiara, Pursuit, Toledo Beach West, Proos, ridgeview Industries, Grand Haven Plastics & Huntington National Bank. www.grandhavenorrshorechallenge.com 616-638-1370. |
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Wednesdays & Saturdays |
June thru October (June 4 thru October 29) GRAND HAVEN FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays and Saturdays under the blue canopy next to Chinook Pier in downtown Grand Haven. Enjoy garden fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, baked goods and so much more. Opens at 8:00 am, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910. |
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Thursdays |
June thru October (June 5 thru October 9) SPRING LAKE FARM & GARDEN MARKET Enjoy this open air market featuring seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, plants, garden items and more. Open every Thursday from 10am– 3pm, June thru mid October downtown Spring Lake on Church Street just east of the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910. |
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June 6 |
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 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. |
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Starting on June 3 on Tuesdays |
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 Local musicians playing a variety of music in a beautiful outdoor setting of Downtown Grand Haven. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, box lunches, pizza. Music runs from 7-8:30pm. Performances held in Central Park on Washington Street. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council for details go to their web site at www.ghaac.org THIS IS A FREE EVENT, NO RAIN VENUE. |
| Starting on June 4 | June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 BIG BAND DANCES Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council the Big Band Dances are held every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 pm in the summer on the Grand River! Cost is $2 per person, call the Arts Council at (616) 842-2285 or www.ghaac.org. |
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Starting on June 5 on Thursdays |
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Local musicians playing a variety of music. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic lunch, etc. Popcorn is served by the Boy & Girl Scouts of Spring Lake for community badge work. Music runs from 7-8:30pm. Performances held at Mill Point Park in Downtown Spring Lake. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. More details found on their web site at www.ghaac.org |
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Every Wednesday for June, July & August |
June 11 thru August 27 (every Wednesday June, July & August) WHAT IS IT WEDNESDAY Guess the artifact in the Ekken’s store window exhibit and win a $5 gift certificate to the museums gift shop. Students 16 and under stop by the museum at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington, and enter a guess on the artifact each week in the summer. 616-842-0700. |
| Saturday, June 7 | SPRING LAKE WOODEN BOAT SHOW |
June 9 & 23 |
January 14 - December 22 Join us to learn more about the history of your area. Every 2nd and 4th 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 |
| Saturdays June 7, July 19, August 16 | COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET At County Parking log on Franklin Street. Tri-Cities Historical Museum and vendors, sell items from booths (parking spots) items are new and used. Market runs from 8 am - 3 pm on the three Saturdays. Call Museum for more information at 616-842-0700. |
| June 12 - 21 |
Admission $10, children under 3 free if carried. Tickets available at any parade home or area Macatawa Bank. 54 properties from Grand Haven, holland, Zeeland, Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, Hamilton, Allegan and South Haven. Call 616-392-6233 or www.hbaholland.com. |
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Friday & Saturday June 14 & 15 |
This 18th Century living history event re-creates life here in the Tri-Cities from 1760-1820 when fur trading was our principal industry. This juried event offers an opportunity to learn history from demonstrators, crafters & entertainers. Event takes place on Harbor Island, times are as follows; Saturday 9-5pm; Sunday: 9-4pm. www.tri-citiesmuseum.org or call 616-842-0700. Tickets are $3.00 per person or $12 for a family. |
| Tuesdays from June 17 - August 26 | June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 TUESDAY'S HISTORY FOR KIDS Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Join in the fun. Stop by the museum; learn history while participating in a game or activity. Program runs from 10 - 11 am during the summer months. Event to be held at the Tri-Cities Museum Akeley location at 200 Washington. www.tri-citiesmuseum.org, 616-842-0700. |
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June 17 thru 21 |
Wooden Boat Show, Flea Market, Family Fun Night, Arts & Crafts Show, BBQ Cook Off, Dog Walk, Entertainment Tent, Senior Day, Hymn Sing and much more! Call the village for more information at 616-842-1393 or go to www.SLHeritageFestival.com |
| Saturday, June 21 | HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5K RUN/WALK Central Park - Spring Lake Village. USATF Certified 5k run/walk thru some of the most scenic areas of Spring Lake. New this year will be a fun run for the kids! Beverages and snacks will be provided afterwards. Come and join us for a great time and support a good cause. All proceeds benefit Children's Programs at NOCH. Race fee is $20, race starts at 8 am. http://www.SLHeritagefestival.com. |
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Saturday, June 21 |
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION-TOUR de CURE Yankee Springs Recreation area. American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure is an annual non-competitive bicycle event. Participants can choose from 15, 25, 40 or 70 mile routes or an eight or 13 mile mountain bike at beautiful Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Monies raised from this event go the mission of the American Diabetes Association to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people with diabetes. Registration is set for 7am. For more information please call 616-458-9341 ext 6717 or visit www.diabetes.org/tour |
| Saturday, June 21 | SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL AIR IT OUT 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Village of Spring Lake. Cost for a team is $96, register at www.airitoutinc.com, (231) 578-6876. |
| Saturday, June 21 |
4
fun events • co-ed
teams of 4-6 competitors (each team needs
to include at least 2 females)• 3
age Groups, Middle School (6-8th), High school & Adult division
will be broken into division A & B by ages. • Beach
Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee • Tug-o-War and the Ultimate
Beach Survival Obstacle Course! Cost is $90 until June 6th, $110
from June 7 - 20, $120 day of event. Contact Northwest Ottawa
Recreation Department, 1415 Beechtree Grand Haven MI 49417 or email us at jaimelfox@gmail.com |
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Saturday, June 21 |
GARDEN WALK The Tri Cities Garden Club sponsors this fabulous garden walk thru 7 homes. Self-guided walking tours, names of plants are labeled, refreshments at one of the gardens. Tours run from 10-4pm, tickets are $8 each and can be purchased at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Spring Lake District Library or at each home the day of the tour. The Grand Haven Tribune and the Chronicle will post the list of gardens to tour so watch for the advertisement. The Garden Club is still looking for gardens, so call Harriet Nise for sign up information at 616-846-1207. |
| Sundays, June 22 - August 31 |
Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium. An evening of Praises & Worship led by a variety of artists for all ages. Sponsored by First Reformed Church. Worship service is from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. http://www.worshiponthewaterfront.org (616) 842-6600. Schedule. |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17 Tri-Cities Museum’s Curator invitees you to share an old time movie every 4th 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 |
| Saturday, June 28 | QUEEN'S CUP SAILING REGATTA Grand Haven Municipal Marina. Sailboat race from Milwaukee to Grand Haven - Beer tent with live music on Saturday night. the boats will arrive in Grand Haven earlyl am to mid-morning from Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Grand River Sailing Club (616) 846-6402. |
| Saturday, June 28 | SOCCER IN THE SAND - BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT Grand Haven State Park. Beach soccer tournament to be held for children and adults. 4x4 plus goal keepers (5x5). Small fields and big goals equals lots of action! Register online at www.soccerinthesand.com Beach soccer event is held from 9-6pm. Call 858-442-9082 |
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Saturday June 28
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ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST For a quarter century residents and visitors of the Grand Haven area have enjoyed the challenge of building art in the sand by participating in the Sand Sculpture Contest held annually on the last Saturday in June at the Grand Haven City Beach. Groups, families and individuals are judged and awarded prizes after the two-hour time limit to sculpt. Registration is from 9-9:45am and sculpting from 10am-noon with judging to follow. Registration fee is $5 per individual participant and Family/Group of 5 or less $10 which includes a t-shirt. (Family/Group can register for more than 5 for the $10 but only will receive 5 t-shirts with the registration) Additional shirts may be purchased for $5 each. Sponsored by: the Chamber |
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Saturday & Sunday June 28 & 29 |
Downtown Grand Haven along Washington Avenue, between Harbor and 3rd Street. Hours of the show are 10am - 5pm Saturday and 10am -5pm Sunday. Fine Arts, Drawings, Pottery, Jewelry, Stained Glass. Up to 200 booths, Live Music, Food Concessions, Photography. For Exhibitor info call Howard Alan Events at 954-472-3755, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce 616-842-4910. www.artfestival.com |
