Thursday, June 14, 2012

June 14 – June 20, 2012

Wow! This weekend is so busy, there is something fun for everyone! From the many, many, festivals around the area to an important Golf Outing (raising money to help fight cancer). There is beautiful weather in the forecast, so I'm sure everyone will be out and about this weekend.  But, remember, it’s also Father’s Day! Dad’s should get to do what they want… don’t forget those oh-so-cute homemade cards and presents just for dad. My husband has requested a yummy breakfast out.  How about yours?

I wanted to mention, yesterday, my daughters and I spent a lovely afternoon in Saugatuck, MI.  My parents are vacationing there, and invited us to ride on The Star of Saugatuck with them.  It was a really wonderful afternoon.  The boat took us up the Kalamazoo River into Lake Kalamazoo, and then back again, all the way to Lake Michigan.  It was very relaxing. After the boat-ride (which thrilled my daughters) we had lunch at The Mermaid, outside, overlooking the harbor. After some time at the park and visiting some of the shops, we had icecream to top off the afternoon.  What a great time!
We have a tee-ball game on the calendar, and plan to attend the Weko Beach Wine Fest. We may also head down to Three Oaks for their Flag Festival.  What are your plans for the weekend?
I’m still keeping my eyes open for great kid-friendly restaurants.  Do you have any restaurants that your kids love to visit?  Let me know!
If you have any suggestions to make this blog easier to use, please send me an email, or leave a note below.  I appreciate any feedback. 

Also, I am always looking for more family friendly events to add. Thank you!

List of Events:

·         Michael’s Father’s Day Activities, Fri. June 15 and Sat. June 16

·         Harbor Fest, Thurs. June 14 – Sun. June 17

·         Youth Pirate Chaser Sails, Thurs. June 14

·         Purple Apple Band, Thurs. June 14

·         Waterfront Film Festival, Saugatuck, Thurs. June 14 – Sun. June 17

·         Island Fest, Thur. June 14 – Sun. June 17

·         Flag Day Weekend Celebration – Fri. June 15 – Sun. June 17

·         Friday Night Concerts – The Bergamot, Fri. June 15

·         Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise, Sat. June 17

·         St. Joseph Farmer’s Market, Sat. June 16

·         Lemon Creek Father's Day Festival and Corvette Show, Sun. June 17
·         Power In Motion
·         YMCA
·         Curious Kids Museums

·         Movies and other Literary Fun, Mon. June 18 – Fri. June 22

·         For Parents Only:

o   Tee-Off for Tatas! Sat. June 16

o   Lake Michigan Wine Festival, Sat. June 16



 Michaels Father’s Day Make It and Take It Activities
950 E Napier Ave



BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
(269) 934-7531

Friday, June 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm - Duct Tape Wallet, ages 3 and up

Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am – Noon, Father’s Day T-Shirt/Tie, with purchase of T-Shirt, ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html


Harborfest 2012, South Haven

Thursday, June 14 – Sunday, June 17

Enjoy the weekend along the riverfront. Lighthouse tours, Dragon boat races, craft fair, kids activities, food fest and free concerts happening all weekend. Fun for the whole family!
For more information, please call: 269-767-7075



Youth Pirate Chaser Sails Begin
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Michigan Maritime Museum,

260 Dykman Ave. (at the bridge) South Haven, MI 49090

For more information, please call: 269-637-8078

 Aargh! There be pirates out on Lake Michigan attacking the beautiful tall ship Friends Good Will! Come and help the courageous crew vanquish these evil pirates! Swordplay, treasure, and family fun make these our most popular events throughout the summer. 

Purple Apple Band




Jun 14 2012 - 7:00pm

Riverfront Park, South Haven, MI 49090


Chicago-based indie pop quartet is made up of three 13 &14 yr-old girls & their 20 something babysitter Devin, on drums. For the past couple of years the girls have worked hard to perfect their sound, initially at venues Schubas & the Hideout--Olivia-Madie & Nonie. This a Harborfest 2012 Event!

Waterfront Film Festival

Saugatuck, MI

June 14-17 WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL-14th ANNUAL


For more information call (269) 857-8351 or visit waterfrontfilm.org

Named as a top ten film festival in the U.S., this annual energetic celebration of film kicks off in downtown Saugatuck, featuring movie premieres, workshops, parties and a chance to mingle with Hollywood's mover and shakers.


2012 Island Festival in Kalamazoo
Thursday, June 14 – Sunday, June 17

Acadia Creek Festival Place, 145 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

For more information, please call: 269-271-5219

Welcome to Kalamazoo Island Fest 2012! This is the 17th anniversary of Island Fest and we have a great musical line up to help celebrate the special occasion. Get ready for some good times with three days and nights of reggae music rocking downtown Kalamazoo. Food, drinks, beer, and wine are available by the purchase of tickets, each costing $.50 for items usually priced between three and eight tickets. Great emphasis must be placed on the available variety and quality of Jamaican and Caribbean inspired cuisine. For entertainment, the live reggae music line-up runs all day and ranges from the top local talent to well-known regional and national headliners presented outdoors under blue skies and beautiful sunshine all the way until the evening playing irie tunes under the moon and stars.
60th Annual Flag Day Weekend Celebration




Friday, June 15 – Sunday, June 17

Downtown Three Oaks, MI 49128

The Parade is Sunday, June 17 at 3 pm.


For more information, please call: 269-756-9221

Join the fun at the 60h Annual Flag Day Weekend celebration! Festivities include a pet parade, Art in the Park, live music, and a wine and beer tent. The largest Flag Day parade in the world will begin at 3pm on Sunday, downtown Three Oaks.
Friday Night Concerts – St. Joseph, MI

Friday, June 15, 7:30 pm

The Bergamot will perform at the John E. N. Howard Band Shell, Port Street, Downtown St. Joseph. This free event will be fun for the entire family.

Friday evening concerts all summer long start at 7:30 p.m. Soothing sounds overlooking the St. Joe River with views of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse.




Maude Preston Palenske Memorial Library

Friday, June 15, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
500 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-7167

Dream Big Pajama Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a special after-hours pajama party for the whole family. There will be games, crafts, pizza, refreshments, a silent auction, and also a showing of the movie "Bedtime Stories" PG*, starring Adam Sandler. The cost of this special event is only $10.00 per family. What a way to have a family-friendly night out!

Adam Sandler plays Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman who agrees to babysit his newly divorced sister Wendy's (Courteney Cox) two kids -- with the help of Wendy's friend Jill (Kerri Russell) -- while she goes to an out-of-state job interview. While he's taking care of his niece and nephew, Skeeter begins a nightly tradition of telling bedtime stories the children contribute to, only to realize the next day that even outlandish aspects of the story are coming true. Seizing the opportunity, Skeeter uses the magical tales to get a shot at running the hotel his father once owned -- if he can prove himself worthier than the hotel's brown-nosing manager, Kendall (Guy Pearce).”

* For more information on this and other movies, please see: www.commonsensemedia.org.

Summertime on the Lawn: Old fashioned ice cream social

Jun 16, 2012, 2:00 PM To 4:00 PM
Location: New Buffalo Railroad Museum
530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo
For more information, please call: 202-669-4423
A family fun day on the historic grounds of the New Buffalo Railroad Museum.



Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise 2012
Saturday, June 16, Noon until 10 pm
Baker Park, Paw Paw Street, Downtown Coloma, MI 49038
For more information, please call: 269-468-4430

The City of Coloma will play host to the 2nd Annual BBQ Blues and Cruise Festival on June 16th 2012 in Baker Park in downtown Coloma. Citizens are invited to bring their family, friends, lawn chairs and appetites to this non-alcoholic, free event sponsored by the area merchants. Vendors will provide the Bar-B-Que while good old fashion blues is served up on the main stage. This year's entertainment is provided by fan favorite JR Clark, Chicago Blues guitarist Keith Scott, Root Doctor and the David Gerald Band. A Classic Muscle Car Cruise In has been added for even more fun. Festivities are slated to kick off at 12 p.m. with the "Amateur" BBQ cook off, followed my music from 2-10 p.m. Rain Date is June 17th. Admission: Free.

St. Joseph Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, beginning June 2 through October 6, 2012, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Every Wednesday, beginning June 27 through August 29, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Lake Bluff Park, between Broad and Pleasent Streets.

"Going to the downtown Farmer's Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe, succulent fruits and vegetables. Things have changed! Saturday morning at the Market now includes jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and so much more!

Take the time to chat with vendors who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking tips. Also, plan to visit with several friends since the number of people attending this weekly event has continued to grow over the last few years. It's a Saturday tradition! The Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday June - Oct and Wednesday's during peak summer months - June, July, August. The Market is located in Lake Bluff Park on Lake Blvd. between Broad and Pleasant Sts."



Lemon Creek Father's Day Festival and Corvette Show
Sunday, Jun 17 2012 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Barrien Springs, MI 49103

For more information, please call: 269-471-1321

Admission is $10.00 per person for those 21 and older. Children are admitted free when accompanied by their parents. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass and tickets for 5 free tastings of Lemon Creek estate-grown and bottled award winning wine. 

This is Michigan's longest running wine festival. Live music provided by LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS a premier dance and party band from Chicago, playing the greatest hits from the 60's to the 80's. The CORVETTE COVENTRY CLUB OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN will be displaying a large variety of classic Corvettes. Organized games for children plus a 'bouncey house' will be provided. Also hayrides will run throughout the day for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Grilled food will be available for purchase from the OUTDOOR KITCHEN. There will also be arts and crafts booths. 


Lincoln Township Public Library


2099 W. John Beers Road

Stevensville, MI

269/429-9575

Monday Movie Matinee 2:00 pm – “Ella Enchanted” PG*

In this version of the Cinderella story, well-meaning but careless fairy Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox) tries to give a gift to newborn Ella (Anne Hathaway) by casting a spell that renders her forever obedient. But that meant that Ella must do whatever she's told. Literally. This becomes downright dangerous when Ella's mother dies and her father marries nasty Dame Olga ( Joanna Lumley). And it becomes downright deadly when an evil usurper orders Ella to commit murder. Ella's journey to find a way to break the spell has its own dangers as she meets up with elves, ogres, giants, fairies, and of course a very charming prince ( Hugh Dancy).

Tuesday Movie Matinee 2:00 pm – “Cinderella” G*

Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale is lovingly and imaginatively brought to life in this animated Disney version, also a classic. Cinderella, a sweet, docile, and beautiful girl forced to act as a servant for her mean stepmother and stepsisters, goes to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother. But her godmother warns that the beautiful coach and gown will only last until midnight. Cinderella meets the Prince at the ball, and they share a romantic dance. But when the clock begins to strike midnight, she runs away, leaving behind one of her glass slippers. The Prince declares he will marry the girl whose foot fits that slipper. He finds her, and they live happily ever after

* For more information on these movies, including reviews by parents, please see: www.commonsensemedia.org.

The Dowells in Concert: Wednesday, June 13th at 7:00 pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concerts will be held in the Lincoln Township Park picnic shelter behind the library.

Monster Movie Marathon: Thursday, June 14th 1:30 - 6:30 pm
Watch some classic monster movies in Rosetta's House and see what special effects used to be like. Grades 7-12. Registration is not required.

Come meet some creatures of the night: Thursday, June 14th at 2:00 pm
Ages 5 and up. For more information, videos, and fun go to: www.incrediblebats.com



Power In Motion


3889 S. M-139
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/429-5100

Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Admission: $5
A signed waiver must be completed prior to children participating.   

YMCA – Benton Harbor-St. Joseph

3665 Hollywood Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/428-YMCA



Family Float – Weekly, Fridays and Saturdays

Swimming pool open to families- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Friday, 6:30 to 8:00
Saturday, 4:00 to 5:45 pm
Free for YMCA members, $14 for families
Summer Session I begins June 11.  Check out the website for details on classes offered.

Curious Kids Museum

415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-CKID
June 16, 12 – 4 pm, free with admission
“Volcanos”

Curious Kids – Discovery Zone

333 E. Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
June 16, 12 – 4 pm, free with admission

Cloudy with a Chance of Rain

 Family Fun Night  at the Silver Beach Carousel

333 E. Broad Street – Weekly, Thursdays

4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Want to create more good times with your kids? Have we got the place for you! Come to Silver Beach Carousel every Thursday from 4-8:30 p.m, admission is half price! You’ll build happy memories. 

For Parents Only:
Tee-Off for Tatas!

Saturday, June 16
Registration at 8:00 am
Shot-Gun at 9:00 am
Indian Lake Hills Golf Course
55321 Brush Lake Road
Eau Claire, MI 49111 


4th Annual Golf Outing Benefitting: Relay for Life, American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Research.

$65 per person includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Hole-in-One, Skin Contest, 4 Person Scramble, Par 3 Contests, Lunch Buffet, Awards and Prize Drawings at Chief’s Bar in Millburg. 

I did hear about this on 98.3 The Coast Radio this morning, and distinctly heard about Jello Shots and really great prizes… hmmm.., should be a fun outing!



Contact: newslady@sbcglobal.net for more information.



Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival

Weko Beach, Bridgman, MI
Saturday, June 16, 2012
1 pm – 10 pm
$10 admission

The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival continues to attract wine and sun lovers each year. This showcase event has guests sampling (tastes or by the glass) the wonderful Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail locally-gown-and-produced varietals. Live music acts play throughout the afternoon and evening and the fest also features cuisine from local restaurants. So, designate your driver and plan to head out to the Wine Festival on the Beach!

For more information, check them on on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/LakeMichiganShoreWineFestival

 Some Upcoming Events:

Free bowling for kids 15 and under this summer!
AMF Blossom Lanes
2305 South M-139
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269/927-3174
Register your children at: www.summerpass.amf.com

WWII Re-Enactment by Lest We Forget


Lest We Forget's 2012 WWII re-enactment will recreate the famous flag raising at Iwo Jima on the dunes of Tiscornia Beach,
St. Joseph, MI, Saturday June 30, 2012.
Don't miss this dramatic recreation of military history. There will be VIP seating for veterans and their families on the North Pier.
A dramatic parachute flag drop will open this year's event on the beach.
US and Allied troops re-enacting two beach landings - European and Pacific, will be brought ashore in authentic landing craft to establish beachheads. Vintage WWII aircraft will provide cover for the landings while enemy defenders will try to repulse our boys with antiaircraft and machine gun fire from pill boxes and foxholes in the dunes.
The beach activities end with the re-enactment of the historic Iwo Jima flag raising over Mount Suribachi.
Then it is on to the SW MI Regional Airport where displays of armor, vintage WWII aircraft, and the re-enactors' bivouac.
WWII Medal of Honor and veterans will speak, there will be equipment demonstrations, historic displays, and land battles.
A weekend of fun and history awaits the family!

Celebrate Bridgman

Thursday, July 12 – Sunday July 15, 2012

Celebrate Bridgman is a fun filled family festival hosted by the City of Bridgman the second weekend in July. Highlighted by a Firemen's Dance Under the big top sponsored by the Bridgman Volunteer Fire Department, the event also includes a 5K run/walk, craft show, sand sculpting contest at Weko Beach, sidewalk sales, children's programs, Farmer's Market, the Red Arrow Run Car Show, lots of food and of course, a parade! Our free "Celebration Shuttle" will be available. This year the City of Bridgman and Bridgman Public School District have teamed up to sponsor a Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This tournament is a national event and is open to all ages. Information is available at www.macker.com. On Sunday evening you can relax before the work week starts at a free concert at Weko Beach. Be sure to bring your camera our sunsets are always complimentary! A complete list of events can be found at www.bridgman.org.




Krasl Art Fair


707 Lake Boulevard
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-0271

Join the Krasl Art Center as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, July 14-15, 2012.

What started out, as a “clothesline” art fair in 1962 with 50 local artists, has grown to an art fair with a national reputation. There will be 216 jury-selected artists showing their work this year in the perfect mix of fine art and fine craft. We are proud to display the work of these exceptional artists and you will be impressed by the unique quality of their works. There will also be a booth featuring young “emerging artists” and their work.
For Parents Only:
"Summer in Paradise" Beach Party!
June 23, 2012, 6:30 pm
Shadowland Pavillion, Silver Beach, St. Joseph, MI
Tickets will be: $25 in advance, and $30 at the door.
Featuring, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, "The Last Mangos"
There will be refreshing summer drinks, island food, dancing and fun for all! Tropical attire is optional!
For more information: www.smso.org, or call: 269/982-4030

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