Urban St. July 2022

Urban St.

BONE APPETIT!

Lakeshore restaurants invite dogs to dine on outdoor decks and patios

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Poppy and Tulip love the deck at LoLo’s in Holland. Their mom is Heather TenHarmsel, owner of The Poppy Peach in Holland.

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On Our Radar

More to love. Love MI, an apparel store, opened in April in the final vacant space of the former Teerman’s in Downtown Holland. The shop carries sweatshirts, hoodies and T-shirts in a variety of colors and designs.

a place for the community to connect with Gateway Mission.

Plan ahead. Holland’s Windmill Island Gardens will be the location of a new winter festival, Magic at the Mill. Details are still being finalized, but the festival will take place in December and include a massive light display.

Order up. Bring you appetites to the newly opened Beefy’s Burger Shack, located at 909 W. Savidge St. in Spring Lake. Beefy’s specializes in smash burgers, handdipped milkshakes, fresh handmade onion rings and loaded fries.

Get crafty. Attention fabric, paper and craft lovers! ColorWay Arts, a new craft store, is open at 219 N. Seventh St. in Grand Haven (the former Chocolate Grimalidi). The store offers a selection of DIY kits to make unique fabric boxes and other projects, plus DIY kits for crochet, embroidery and wool, among other products.

New life. Gateway Mission, which has its main campus at 661 E. 24th St. in Holland, plans to begin construction of its new Gateway Spoon Cafe and Grill. The new restaurant will take the place of the former Denny’s restaurant, which is adjacent to Gateway’s main campus.

Gateway Spoon Cafe and Grill will be a place for the community to gather, connect and be filled. It will be a place to expand culinary and vocational training as well as

Red Dock returns. Months after announcing its closure, Red Dock Cafe, located at 219 N. Union St. in Douglas, has announced plans to reopen. The cafe is known for its fun décor, great views, live music and bar food made with fine meats and cheeses.

CLAUDIA SQUIOFOUNDER AND ARTISAN OF COLORWAY ARTS

PHOTO: COLORWAY ARTS

BEEFY’S BURGER SHACK PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

BONE APPETIT!

Lakeshore restaurants invite dogs to dine on outdoor decks and patios

Our dogs love to do whatever we do. And that includes dining out in the summer. A growing number of restaurants welcome your dog to their outdoor eating space. Here are some tips to ensure the experience is a pleasant one for you, your dog and fellow diners.

Keep your dog harnessed and leashed at all times. Make sure the leash is short enough so other patrons don’t trip.

Bring a water dish in case the restaurant does not provide one. The silicone pop-up bowls are handy.

Make sure your dog is fed ahead of time. Give him a good walk to vent some energy. And make sure there is a successful potty break prior to arriving.

Bring some treats and chews along to direct his attention and keep him occupied.

Pick a time that is not too busy and crowded. Choose a table away from high-traffic areas.

Watch for food that has fallen under the table to be sure your dog doesn’t get ahold of something they shouldn’t eat. And never let your dog eat from the restaurant tableware.

CHILLIN’ OUT DURING YAPPY HOUR AT LOLO’S, HOLLAND

PHOTO: LOLO’S BAR AND GRILL

THE DECK, MUSKEGON

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Stop by for YAPPY HOUR

on the LoLo’s deck every Wednesday 4–7 p.m. Special doggie treats and swag provided by Pacifico. One Wednesday each month, a caricature artist will be on site. Check LoLo’s Facebook page for dates and more information.

PHOTO: SALT & PEPPER

Keep your pets safe this summer with these tips

By Dr. Dan Shelley

Summertime is here in West Michigan, and we aren’t the only ones who are excited for the warmer weather. To our furry friends, summer means green grass, swimming, long walks, playing in the backyard, dog parks, endless games of fetch, squirrel chasing, car rides with the windows down, rolling in the mud, camping, trips on the boat, special treats at a picnic, days at the beach and so much more!

Summer in Michigan really is the perfect time to be outside and, most importantly, for our pets, summer means quality time with their best friend — YOU!

With a little thought and preparation, summer can be all of these things and you can keep Spot safe, Buddy barking and Fluffy fetching. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid many common summer problems that the warm weather brings.

1. Protect against parasites. It is important to keep your pet protected from both internal and external parasites this summer. Parasites can cause weight loss, disease, diarrhea,

itching, anemia and even death. I recommend using both a quality heartworm medication and a flea and tick preventative all year long. A good preventative medicine can go a long way to preventing problems and there are lots of good options available from your veterinarian. There are also vaccines available to help prevent common tickborne diseases like Lyme.

2. Watch the weather. Summer heat can become a big problem for our four-legged friends very quickly if you aren’t looking out for them. Remember that your pet cannot sweat to help cool themselves as easily as you can and some pets and specific breeds are more at risk. Exercise early or late in the day to avoid the hottest temperatures and keep sessions short. Always have water and shade available. Hot pavement can burn paws quickly and NEVER leave your pet in a car unattended. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy panting, disorientation/weakness, vomiting and dry and/or bright red gums. These concerning symptoms should be addressed quickly before they become an emergency.

DR. DAN SHELLEY

PHOTO: MAPLEVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL

3. Save their skin. Summer months can also be very tough on our pets’ skin. Sunshine, swimming and sand make for a great day but the increase in exposure and humidity can cause problems. Not all dogs can swim, so always supervise closely when around the pool or at the beach. Do your best to clean and dry pets after swimming to avoid infection (“hot spots”) and watch for debris and discharge in their eyes and ears. Dark discharge in ears is not normal and may be a sign of infection. There are even special sunscreens available for pets with sensitive skin. If any questions come up this summer, I encourage you to contact your veterinarian or the team at Mapleview Animal Hospital on the north side of Holland. We are taking new clients and would love to help make this the best summer ever. See you at the beach! n

–Dr. Dan Shelley is a veterinarian at Mapleview Animals Hospital.

Mapleview Animal Hospital

185 Panther Drive, Holland

616-399-2140

mapleviewanimalhospital.net

Beat Hthe eat

We’ve made it to the heart of summer — arguably one of the best times of year in Michigan, especially along the lakeshore. But if the sweltering summer heat is bringing you down — don’t sweat it! We’ve rounded up a list of beaches that offer the perfect cooldown for rising temperatures.

Kirk Park

9791 Lake Shore Drive, West Olive

Fido will love a visit to Kirk Park, which offers fun for the whole family, including furry friends. The beach features a swimming area and an off-leash dog beach.

Windsnest Park

7905 Margaret Ave., West Olive

Located on 4 acres, this park offers sandy Lake Michigan beachfront. Enjoy swimming, picnics, an accessible playground and wooden walkway.

KIRK PARK DOG BEACH, WEST OLIVE

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Holland State Park

2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland

One of Michigan’s most popular beaches, Holland State Park is known for its sugar-sand beaches and Insta-worthy views of the Big Red lighthouse.

Tunnel Park

66 N. Lakeshore Ave., Holland

Named for the concrete tunnel that cuts through a sand dune and leads to beautiful Lake Michigan, Tunnel Park has all the amenities for the perfect beach day.

Laketown Beach

6710 142nd Ave., Holland

Located between Holland and Saugatuck, this beach is accessed by a wooden stairway that climbs up and over dunes. Beautiful panoramic views guaranteed.

Olive Shores

8555 Olive Shore Ave., West Olive

The 20-acre site of mostly forested area includes hiking trails and a dune climb that lead to the beautiful beachfront. Olive Shores was a filming location of the 2002 film Road to Perdition, starring Tom Hanks.

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

6575 138th Ave., Saugatuck

This park is home to 2½ miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline, coastal dunes, forested areas, 13 miles of trails and the 300-acre Patty Birkholz Natural Area. Four trails take visitors over rolling terrain and sandy trails to Lake Michigan.

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TUNNEL PARK, HOLLAND

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Oval Beach

Perryman Street & Oval Beach Drive, Saugatuck

A summertime favorite, this awardwinning beach is known for its sweeping Lake Michigan shoreline and rolling dunes.

Douglas Beach

Lakeshore Drive, Douglas

Tucked in between lakefront cottages, this small, but quiet neighborhood beach allows for lake fun without the crowds. A new set of stairs were installed last spring after erosion and high-water damage closed the beach in years prior.

Ross Park

82 Randall Road, Norton Shores

Located on the south side of Mona Lake, the 43-acre Ross Park features a sandy beach, ball fields and disc golf course.

Grand Haven State Park

1001 S. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven

The 48-acre park consists of sandy Lake Michigan shore and provides scenic views of the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.

Grand Haven City Beach

South Harbor Drive, Grand Haven

This wide and sandy beach can be less crowded than Grand Haven State Park. Fido is welcome, too, on a leash, in the mornings (before 11 a.m.) and evenings (after 5 p.m.).

Rosy Mound Natural Area

13925 Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven

This Great Lakes dune system includes high wooded dunes, open dunes and a sandy beach. A 0.7-mile hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline includes 1,000 feet of stairs up and down the dunes and scenic views.

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon

With over 3 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, this park also draws visitors with its towering dune and hiking trails.

Duck Lake State Park

4733 N. Scenic Drive, Whitehall

This 728-acre park stretches from the northern shore of Duck Lake to Lake Michigan. Enjoy swimming, hiking, metal detecting and fishing!

OVAL BEACH, SAUGATUCK

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Beat the heat, continued

Lake Harbor Park

4635 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores

This 189-acre park has over 4,000 feet on Lake Michigan, 2,000 feet on the Mona Lake Channel and 1,500 feet on Mona Lake. It can be accessed by foot, bike, car or boat.

Muskegon State Park

3560 Memorial Drive N, Muskegon

Home to 3 miles of breathtaking shoreline (2 miles along Lake Michigan and 1 mile on Muskegon Lake), this park also features trails and an overlook.

Pioneer County Park

563 N. Scenic Drive, Muskegon

The 145-acre park, located on Lake Michigan, boasts over 2,000 feet of beach frontage. Spend the day swimming, sunbathing, or playing sports like tennis and volleyball.

Pier Cove Beach

2290 Lakeshore Drive, Fennville

This small Lake Michigan beach is a rock hunter’s dream, especially for those seeking lightning stones.

Pere Marquette Park

3510 Channel Drive, Muskegon

This city park, located on Lake Michigan, offers a wide expanse of beach, playground, volleyball courts, a restaurant, and access to lighthouses and the Muskegon Channel.

Water safety

Be informed, it could save your life! Rip and structural currents, high waves and other dangerous currents and wave conditions can occur in the Great Lakes along beaches, near the outlets of rivers and near structures such as piers and breakwalls. The beach flag warning system is in place to help you stay safe in the water.

Red Flag = STOP

Stay on the beach, do not enter the water and do not swim.

Yellow Flag = CAUTION

Watch for dangerous currents and high waves.

Green Flag = GO

Enter the water but stay aware of changing conditions.

Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

PIER COVE BEACH, FENNVILLE

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Beat the heat, continued

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Discover the charm of small local markets

Shopping for food these days at the big box grocery chains can seem overwhelming and impersonal. You navigate through acres of crowded aisles of clothing, home goods and hardware only to end up in a long line at the register, or worse, a self checkout.

There is a better option. The small local market that harkens back to days gone by is still around. And there’s probably one in your neighborhood.

Here you’ll find just what you’re looking for. Basic pantry staples for sure. But there’s also a great variety of locally made items, gourmet foods and unique products you won’t find anywhere else.

Extensive wine and beer selections, fantastic butcher shops and some of the best deli counters in town offer the perfect grab-and-go options when you’re just too busy to cook.

We’ve put together a list of the area’s best local markets. Check them out and you’ll remember how much fun grocery shopping can be.

Central Park Market

1158 South Shore Drive, Holland facebook.com/centralparkmarket

Central Park Market is one of the last independently owned grocers in Holland with roots tracing back to 1904. This full-service grocery store offers everything under the sun — groceries, old-fashioned butcher shop, deli, fresh produce and flowers, Dutch goods, beer, wine and spirits and many specialty and health food items.

PHOTO: CENTRAL PARK MARKET

Cubi Market

430 W. 17th St., Holland cubi.com

Buying through Cubi Market supports and stimulates the local economy. Order online and pick up from secure temperaturecontrolled Cubi Stations when it’s convenient for you. Selection includes meat and poultry, vegetables, baked goods, dairy and eggs, seasonal specials, pantry, snacks, desserts and more.

Minit Mart

154 E. 15th St., Holland facebook.com/MinitMartEast

434 Washington Ave., Holland washingtonsquareminitmart.com

Find a unique selection of groceries, craft and domestic beer, wine and liquor. Wine Wednesday features 10% off one bottle, or 15% off two or more bottles. Sunday Funday features 10% off all craft beers and ciders. And treat yourself to some Palazzolo’s gelato.

Nature’s Market

1013 Washington Ave., Holland naturesmarketholland.com

At Nature’s Market, the mission is to make clean eating and a healthy lifestyle accessible to all. The market is devoted to your wellbeing strives to offer friendly, knowledgeable and individualized assistance. You’ll find everything you need, including organic produce and groceries, bulk foods, gluten-free items, wine, supplements and beauty products.

Dockside Marketplace

1798 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland docksidemarketplace.com

Heading to the beach or your boat? Make a stop at Dockside Marketplace for a large selection of wines, beers, spirits and groceries. And the Little Havana deli inside the store makes the best Cuban sandwiches in West Michigan to fill your picnic basket.

CUBAN SANDWICH

PHOTO: DOCKSIDE MARKETPLACE

PHOTO: MINIT MART

BULK FOODS

PHOTO: NATURE’S MARKET

Market Zero

62 W. 8th St., Holland

themarketzero.com

Downtown Holland’s only urban market, Market Zero features a café serving crafted espresso beverages, cold brew coffee and nitro- infused coffee on tap, and delicious whole-fruit smoothies. The deli offers sandwiches and salads using Boar’s Head meats and cheeses alongside its house-made condiments and dressings. The gourmet food pantry has many unique and amazing items, along with a fantastic selection of fine wine and Michigan-made craft beer, ciders and seltzers.

Down The Hatch Party Store & Port Sheldon Party Store

1866 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland

6789 Butternut Drive, West Olive yourlakeshorepartystores.com

Along with everyday groceries, you’ll find a great selection of liquor, beer kegs and wine. And for delicious ready-made meals, pick up a pizza, fresh wraps, salads and more. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are hot and ready.

Ottawa Beach General Store

2256 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland ottawabeachgeneralstore.com

Ottawa Beach General Store is a Holland icon. Savor the extensive candy and drink selection and shop for beach souvenirs as you enjoy a morning coffee and doughnuts. Lunch here is a great option — enjoy a steaming hot dog or delicious fresh sandwich. A mini grocery store is complete with camping supplies. Pick up your beer, wine and liquor for evening get-togethers at the cottage. No summer is complete without a visit to the Ice Cream Shoppe.

CHARCUTERIE

PHOTO: MARKET ZERO

OTTAWA BEACH GENERAL STORE, HOLLAND

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Ghezzi’s Market

2017 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon

On the way to Pere Marquette Beach, you’ll find Ghezzi’s is the perfect stop for snacks, canned goods, cookies, crackers, milk, dips, soda, candy, grab-n-go salads and sandwiches, and an impressive selection of beer, wine and liquor.

Health Hutt

1519 E. River Road,Muskegon

3112 Henry St., Norton Shores

700 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

Heath Hutt is a health food, grocery and supplement store that offers natural and organic products, vegan and vegetarian options and gluten- and dairy-free goods, along with local dairy and meats. If you are looking for vitamins and supplements, home care, cleaning products, body care products or pet products, those are here too. The Norton Shores location features The Henry Street Deli.

The Cheese Lady

808 Terrace St., Muskegon thecheeselady.net

In addition to cheese from around the world, this specialty grocery store features gourmet condiments, dip mixes, candy, a vinegar and olive oil tasting room featuring dozens of flavors, and a great selection of kitchen accessories.

Isabel’s Market + Eatery

310 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas isabelsmarket.com

Isabel’s culinary team works hard to cook up new creations using the freshest seasonal ingredients. The deli features an array of sandwiches and salads plus grilling favorites like ribeye, tri-tip, tres major, brats and fish. It’s the perfect place to fill your picnic basket. Stop by for a wine tasting or sharpen your culinary skills with a fun cooking class.

GHEZZI’S MARKET, MUSKEGON

PHOTO: URBAN ST./MARK DRYER

Fab Finds Holland & zeeland

Blu Veranda

12 E. 8th St.,Holland Tommy Bahama

Reversible Swimsuit $178

Picket Fence Floral & Design

897 Washington Ave., Holland

Goverre is a portable, stemless wine glass with a silicone sleeve and drink-through lid. $24

Holland Bowl Mill

120 James St., Holland Salad Bowl with Tableside Stand $70–$400

Glad Rags

28 E. 8th St., Holland

Faherty Short Sleeve Breeze Shirt $138

Bugatchi Shorts $149

Pig & Hen Bracelets $79–$99

8 W. 8th St., Holland

Hey Dude Shoes $59.95–$64.95

16 W. 8th St., Holland

Karla Lange Art Glass

Functional and Display Pieces from $150

Nob Hill Again

4585 60th St., Holland

Cane Backed Upholstered Bench $425

Embroidered Pier One Pillow $15

201 E. Main Ave., Zeeland

Kids Jamis Starlite Bike $359

21 E. 8th St., Holland

Wooden Tulip Earrings $11-$22

Wooden Magnets $8

Fustini’s

24 E. 8th St., Holland

NEW! Crush Olive Oils - Herbs crushed simultaneously in the same press as the olives for an explosion of flavor. $9.95–$42.95

Lake Effect Gallery

Glik’s Men’s Shop

The Poppy Peach

Oils & Vinegars

Main Street Bicycle Co.

YOU GOTTA TRY THIS!

THE BREAKFAST JOINT

New for July and August, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, The Breakfast Joint in Holland is offering an outdoor dining option on the LoLo’s deck overlooking the marina. Jamie Cannon, Urban St.’s media consultant, and I picked a perfect sunny morning to preview the venue and sample some incredible breakfast entreés.

We skipped the usual coffee and opted for a couple Mimosa Flights. Our selection included Strawberry Lemonade, Orange Beet, Blood Orange, Orange Pineapple, Orange Mango and Carrot Ginger, all made with fresh-squeezed juices.

The Stuffed Hashbrowns is a customer favorite, and one bite will tell you why. Crispy hashbrowns are folded with scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, cheddar and roasted onion and served with sausage gravy.

The Veggie Skillet is filled with potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, onions, spinach and

mushroons, and topped with fried eggs and goat cheese.

The B.A.T.E. is a sandwich featuring applewood smoked bacon, fried eggs, smashed avacado and vine-ripened tomatoes on toasted challah bread and served with breakfast potatoes.

On the sweeter side, the Mimosa French Toast is prepared with thick-cut bread and champagne-orange crème anglaise.

Everything we tried was amazing, and the beautiful surroundings and laid-back atmosphere made it feel like we were on vacation!

—Mark Dryer, art director, Urban St. magazine

PHOTO: URBAN ST./JAMIE CANNON

B.A.T.E.

MIMOSA FRENCH TOAST

VEGGIE SKILLET

PRESENTS THE SECOND ANNUAL

#FREEFRIDAYNIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

AT THE Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium IN GRAND HAVEN

6/17 Yam Haus (Alternative Pop)

Opener: Annagail

6/24 Brian Dunne (Americana/Indie Folk)

Opener: Jeremy Hoekstra & Allie Fennema

7/1 Drew Nelson & Highway 2 feat. Peter Madcat Ruth (Original Americana/Roots) Opener: Jeff Armstrong

7/8 The Young Fables (Modern Trad. Country) Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls (Singer/Songwriter)

7/15 Willy Porter (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter)

Opener: Kaitlin Rose

7/22 Kim Richey (Grammy Nominated Singer/ Songwriter) Opener: Garrison

8/12 Brendan James (Piano/Singer/Songwriter)

Opener: Kanin Elizabeth

8/19 Dan Rodriguez (Americana/Singer/ Songwriter) Opener: Sam Robbins

8/26 Albert Lee (Legendary Guitarist)

Opener: Chris Wiser

9/2 Sarah Peacock (Americana/Alt-Country/ Alt-Rock) Opener: Lighting Matches Duo

Many thanks to our 2022 sponsors:

6:15 pm

Open to the public Family friendly (a no-alcohol event)

Picnics welcome

Questions? Call 616.930.4755 or visit courtyardconcerts.org

Brought to you by Courtyard Concerts, a nonprofit dedicated to community support through music.

Produced by Seven Steps Up, Third Coast Recording Company and OnCore AV.

Big-ups to our premier sponsor:

YOU GOTTA TRY THIS!

MY FLIGHT TOURS

The West Michigan lakeshore is a beautiful sight to see but have you ever wondered what it looks like from above? I recently had the opportunity, thanks to My Flight Tours, to get a spectacular view of the Muskegon and Grand Haven coasts on a private helicopter tour.

My Flight Tours offers sightseeing rides across the state of Michigan. I chose its location that operates out of the Muskegon County Airport. When I arrived, I was greeted by my tour guide, Ryan, who was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. He offered to take the doors off the helicopter so I could get the full experience, great photos and the thrill of the wind in my face. After going through a few safety measures, I jumped in the helicopter, was given a headset to talk with the pilot and my friend, and away we went!

Soaring through the sky with a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Haven channel, lighthouse and the Muskegon coast is a “must do.” This was my first time in a helicopter, and it truly was an experience of a lifetime! Looking to check off that next bucketlist adventure? Visit myflighttours.com to learn more about its tours. Currently the Muskegon location offers rides Saturday and Sunday from 2–8 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or reservations can be made through the website or by calling 844-644-3541.

—Jamie Cannon, media consultant, Urban St. magazine

My Flight Tours – Muskegon

4860 Paul Court, Norton Shores

844-644-3541

myflighttours.com

JAMIE CANNON

PHOTO: URBAN ST./JAMIE CANNON

Local and loved

JW’s Food & Spirits emphasizes service, menu favorites

By Elizabeth Granger

Chris Weavers was out of college and working in Traverse City when her dad said, “Come home. Let’s buy a restaurant.”

So she did.

That was in 1994. The restaurant, The Hangar, was at Washington Avenue and Seventh Street in Grand Haven, in a building opened as a bank in 1924. Weavers’ first order of business: a new name. It became JW’s Food & Spirits, after her dad, Jerry Weavers.

“My dad and my mom were customers here,” Weavers said. As new owners, they made some changes. Actually, “great strides.” She said the business needed re-direction. Improvements. A fresh take.

“I understood customer service,” she said. “There were rough patches, but we got through it.” Sometimes there were disagreements with her dad. He died in 2007.

Growing enterprise

But the promise was there from the beginning. Business increased by 30% the first year. Since then, every single year has been better than the year before. Every year except 2020, that is.

It’s the same with the wine shop next door, which was opened in 2016. That building had been an electronics store, but Weavers had new thoughts. “I like wine,” she said. “I think I’ll start a wine shop.”

And J-Dub’s Market & Wine Shop was born. It has wines, craft beers, gourmet cheeses, charcuterie boards and chocolates made by bartender Carol Sirard, whom Weavers calls “our in-house chocolatier.”

Also, the shop sells some menu items from the restaurant, including the white chicken chili, salsa and ranch dressing.

Wine Flight Wednesday provides tastings

WALLEYE

PHOTO: JW’S

BACON AND SMOKED CHEDDAR BURGER

PHOTO: JW’S

of five different wines. The VIP Wine Club offers members a new selection every month.

Comfortable and consistent

So, what’s JW’s secret? “It’s about that, right there,” Weavers said, pointing to a sign above the bar that reads, “The ‘Cheers’ of Grand Haven.” “It’s local, it’s comfortable, it’s friendly, it’s solid and consistent,” Weavers said. The internet, cellphones and social media have been game-changers. “I used to be Grand Haven’s best-kept secret,” Weavers said. “When people started Googling, they found me. We’re busy year-round. We’ve got tourists in the summer and locals in the winter. They exchange positions. The locals go away to their cottages or their boats, and tourists come and take their place. When the tourists go away, the locals go, ‘Wow. We’ve got our town back.’”

JW’s is big on service. “Make sure your people are doing what they need to be doing,” Weavers said. “Discipline, yes. But encouragement even more. You have to let your employees know they’re valued.”

A menu full of favorites

The white chicken chili is a huge hit. “My mom was a big white chili fan, so we tweaked some recipes and put it on the menu,” Weavers said.

A couple from California liked it so much they wrote to Bon Appétit magazine and said they’d love to have the recipe. So Bon Appétit

asked JW’s for the recipe — and printed it in the magazine in 2008.

Walleye is popular, as are the bacon and smoked cheddar burger, chicken salad croissant and wet burrito.

During COVID, JW’s pivoted. The wine shop was loaded with essentials — think toilet paper and more — and the restaurant offered take-out.

Let the light shine in

These days, the restaurant is in a state of flux with construction on the outside. The biggest change? Windows. Big windows. There were no windows on the Washington Avenue side of the building, and the corner window was small-ish. Now the dining room, once dark and feeling cramped, is bright and airy. The corner window is a clear glass overhead garage door that can be opened when the weather is good.

The inside looks vastly different even though there’s been little work done there. It’s all about those windows.

Outdoor signage is yet to come. Eventually indoor work will include new flooring.

And that “Cheers” sign above the bar continues to tell it all. n

JW’s Food & Spirits

6 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616-846-3380

jwsfoodandspirits.com

NEW WINDOWS MAKE JW’S DINING ROOM BRIGHT AND AIRY.

PHOTO: ELIZABETH GRANGER

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

PHOTO: ELIZABETH GRANGER

urban kitchen

BIG BATCH BEACH WATER

Ingredients:

750 mililiter bottle Thatcher’s Organic Cucumber Liqueur

16 ounces Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka

14 ounces lime juice

4 ounces agave nectar

2 liters sparkling water/club soda

1 organic English cucumber, sliced into thin strips with a Y peeler

1 lime, halved and sliced into thin half moons

Instructions/Procedure:

In a large container, combine bottle of Thatcher’s Organic Cucumber Liqueur, Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka, lime juice, agave nectar and stir well to combine. Add 2 liters of sparkling water slowly and stir to combine.

For garnish, add cucumbers and limes to the container. Guests can self-serve and pour into desired glass over ice.

By Kate Bolt.

Find this recipe and more in Kate’s cookbook

Lark Cocktails, available at LivingLark.com

GRILLED ITALIAN STEAK WRAPS

Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup Kalamata or Caselvestrono olives, diced

¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Pinch of Kosher salt

2 tablespoons Fustini’s Sicilian Lemon balsamic

2 tablespoons Fustini’s Tuscan Herb olive oil, divided

Fustini’s Grilling Rub spice blend

1 pound steak of choice

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

6 sundried tomato (or spinach) flatbread wraps

Directions

Step 1. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, olives and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together salt, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour dressing over mixture and allow flavors to meld while cooking the steak.

Step 2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Pat steak dry with a paper towel. Lightly brush meat with olive oil and sprinkle with grilling seasoning. Grill steak until it reaches your desired doneness (time will depend on the thickness of the meat). Let stand for 5 minutes to rest. Cut into thin slices on the diagonal. Step 3. While the steak rests, lightly brush a little olive oil on flatbread wraps. Lightly grill one side, but still pliable. Remove from grill

On the non-grilled side, add sliced steak and feta. Roll up and return to the grill to warm the outside of the wrap. Serve with tomato mixture over top.

Denise Walburg, director of corporate marketing at Fustini’s

urban kitchen BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

¾ cup 2% reduced-fat milk

2 tablespoons white sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Blend blueberries, yogurt, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in a blender until frothy, scraping down the sides of the blender if needed.

Step 2

Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately.

DINE around

Elevating an old favorite

New double-decker patio brings vacation vibes to Saugatuck’s The Butler

By Courtney Birchmeier

A staple in downtown Saugatuck for more than six decades, The Butler restaurant has long been recognized for its quality dining, spectacular views of Kalamazoo Lake harbor and the Saugatuck boardwalk, and of course, its signature Butler Burger.

The charm of the longstanding waterfront restaurant is one of the things that captivated RedWater Restaurant Group, which purchased the establishment last summer.

“Our main goal is keeping The Butler’s legacy and traditions alive,” said Brian Behler, regional manager at RedWater. “RedWater is always looking to find those perfect hidden gems and iconic locations that’ll fit in with our portfolio of properties in Grand Rapids and the lakeshore. We’re excited to bring our RedWater way of operations as well as our food and beverage components to enhance and elevate The Butler experience.”

Behler was quick to address that burning question for The Butler’s loyal following. What does this acquisition mean for the

Butler Burger? The answer. It’ll remain on the menu, as it always has.

“This place is known for the Butler Burger and its other burger offerings,” Behler said. “We want to honor the local community and the loyal following in any decision we make — whether it’s a change to the menu or décor.”

If patrons are dining inside at The Butler, they may notice some subtle changes, like cloth napkins and glassware on the tables. The walls are a little less cluttered to expose more of the historic building’s warm woodwork. The menu still holds old favorites but is now

THE BUTLER BURGER

mixed with some RedWater signature dishes as well. But the biggest difference diners will find at The Butler is its new, two-story patio.

Twice the patio fun

A much-anticipated addition to The Butler is its new double-decker, covered, open-air patio, which should be fully operational in early July. Behler said the new patio space, which can seat 220-plus, is nearly four times as large as the restaurant’s previous outdoor space.

The patio features two wrap-around bars, one on each level, as well as a dedicated, stateof-the-art kitchen.

“We’ll be able to offer more selection on the patio than before,” said Leanne Stoll, marketing director at RedWater. “Previously, it had a pretty limited menu, but we’re adding a new kitchen which will help us keep up with all these new options out there and some really great cocktails.

— lots of cedar wood, black iron, clean lines and it just fits really well. We didn’t want it to stand out, although it really does stand out. It is a big enhancement to the property and a complete transformation from what was here before.”

The main level of the patio is open for patrons, with the second level nearing completion soon. During the peak season, all patio dining will be first come, first served.

The deck will feature live music throughout the summer, too.

“When dining on the patio, we want our guests to feel like they’re on vacation, even if it’s their hometown,” Stoll said. “It’s The Butler everyone knows and loves, just elevated — quite literally elevated above the water and the boats.”

“We have extremely talented bartenders in the company who helped us create some amazing, fresh and refreshing cocktails for the summer that really add to the experience of dining out there on the patio.”

Patrons will find the patio menu to be very similar to what’s offered inside, with classics and new dishes like pizza and calamari to enjoy in the open air.

As for the patio’s design, Behler said the goal was for the patio to blend in with its surroundings.

“The corner where The Butler is situated in downtown Saugatuck is a very park-like setting with a huge old willow tree,” he said. “When we began designing this new patio space, we knew we wanted to keep the setting intact.

“The patio space has a very nautical feeling

“We’re keeping that historic charm and character of what The Butler is and staying true to the authentic roots that the past owners have created,” Behler said. “But we also want guests to step away saying ‘Hey, this is a great new spot.’” n

The Butler

40 Butler St., Saugatuck 269-857-3501

butlerrestaurant.com

CRAB CAKES

NEW SUMMER COCKTAILS

DESSERTS

& DOUGLAS

Fab Finds saugatuck

& douglas

Saugatuck Traders

121 Butler St., Saugatuck

Men’s Trucker Hat $29

Southern Tide Graphic Tee $42 Sperry’s Shoes $60–$75

For the Love of Shoes

119 Butler St., Saugatuck

Sigrid Dress $58

Floral Duster $79

Cappelli Straworld Hat $24

Lucia’s World Emporium

421 Water St., Saugatuck

Soul Flower Iron-On Patch $7

Canvas Backback $54

48 W. Center St., Douglas

Barbara Reich-Wade’s Bayou

Dancing on the Breeze $850

Upscale Mercantile

161 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas

Bungalow 5 Morgan Papyrus Side Table $975

One-of-a-kind Artist Made Table Lamp $495

33 W. Center St., Douglas

Kathy Kreager’s Spring Bouquet

$5,000

142 Butler St., Saugatuck

Tango Mango Dress $129

Santa Fe Trading Co.

325 Butler St., Saugatuck Hand Tooled & Crafted Leather Journals with Cotton Linen Pages $14–$79

Lulu Cadieux

3480 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck

French Cooking Classes. Hands-On Fun. Serious Instruction. Delicious Results. $125 per person

Mr. Miller’s Art Emporium

Button Gallery

Art Glass Alcove

Resale Trail

Giving Back with Herrick District Library

By David Hoekman

Herrick District Library (HDL) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In May 1997, Holland Township, Laketown Township, Park Township and the city of Holland voted in a millage referendum to establish and support a district library to serve the greater Holland community.

“With new services, resources and ways to access materials, HDL is living into our mission of empowering our community to con-

nect, discover and create,” said Diane Kooiker, library director.

The main library is located at 300 S. River Ave. in Holland, while the North Branch is at 155 Riley St. in Holland Township. A construction project in 2021 doubled the size of the branch, adding three study rooms, two study rooms specifically for kids and teens, a community room and a fireplace.

Books — and so much more

Both buildings house printed books and magazines as well as movies and music. Knowledgeable librarians make recommendations and help patrons navigate the myriad of services and resources. At the library you can — with your library card — borrow books, eReaders and tablets full of learning apps and games. Parents bring kids to storytimes and reserve the LEGO Lab to play with thousands of Lego bricks. You can use computers, research your family tree or reserve a study space. There’s even a seed library!

In addition to traditional printed material, HDL provides access to a vast digital library. Patrons can read, listen, stream or download

offerings with eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies and TV, eMusic or eMagazines. Learn everything from crafts to languages online with library resources.

Library of Things and Groundworks

One of HDL’s major new non-book offerings is the Library of Things.

“The goal of the Library of Things is to give people an opportunity to try something before they buy it or to use an item that they may not need very often,” said Sara DeVries, community relations manager.

Create with a GoPro camera or a graphics tablet, scan the night sky with a telescope or play a tune on a ukulele.

“The reaction to the Library of Things has been better than we expected,” DeVries said. “We are going to continue to grow it; it’s been so well received.”

Groundworks, located in the main library’s basement, is a free community workspace that provides tools to help adults learn new technology skills and support creative exploration for lifelong learning.

The computers and software at Groundworks are open for walk-ins during open hours and through one-on-one appointments with staff. One of the most popular stations has devices to digitize slides, photos, VHS and more. Other equipment includes a poster printer and audio recording station, with a 3D printer due to be operational soon.

On the horizon

Late last year, HDL installed a 24-Hour Library — a book lending machine — in Holland Heights next to the Community Action House Food Club. DeVries said HDL would like to place another 24-Hour Library at the former airport in Park Township.

What’s the next big thing for HDL?

DeVries said the leadership team is beginning to work with architects on plans to renovate the main library over the next several years. n

LIBRARY OF THINGS ITEMS FOR CHECKOUT MODELED BY DAN ZUBERBIER, LIBRARIAN AND GROUNDWORKS COORDINATOR.

PHOTO: HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY

CALENDAREVENTS

JULY

July 1–2

Saugatuck: Pirate Weekend, daily cruise times, Saugatuck Boat Cruises — Shiver me timbers! We thought it would be fun to pretend we were on the high seas. You can dress like a pirate or come as you are. Either way, there will be fun and adventure awaiting you. — saugtuckboatcruises.com

July 1–Aug. 12

Holland: Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park Bandshell, 6:30–8:30 p.m. — The Summer Concerts at Kollen Park are one of the most popular spots to be on Friday evenings in Holland. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket and enjoy the sounds of summer.

July 1–Sept. 2

Grand Haven: Community Courtyard Concerts, Lynn Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 6:15 p.m. — Free Friday night summer concert entertainment on the waterfront is back in 2022. Enjoy a variety of music with family and friends. Look for your favorites coming the stage to wow their audiences through Labor Day weekend. — facebook.com/ courtyardconcerts

July 2

Saugatuck: Waterfront Invitational Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair, Downtown Saugatuck at the Village Square, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Admission free to shoppers. The fair will showcase the work of 60 fine artists working in a variety of media: painting, photography, glass, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, basketry, mixed media, fibers, mosaic, printmaking and

sculpture. This is a juried show and awards will be presented to winning artists in the afternoon. — saugatuckdouglasartclub.org

July 2

Muskegon: 6th Annual Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show & Benefit, Hot Rod HarleyDavidson, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — This event seeks to raise awareness and funds to help fight veteran suicide. This year, there is a new location, Hot Rod Harley-Davidson. With this new, bigger venue the show promises to be better than ever! Food trucks all day, 50/50s, raffles, silent and live auctions, and so much more — lighthouseforveterans.org

July 2, 5, 12, 19 & 26

Zeeland: Soundz of Summer, Lawrence Street Park — Enjoy Tuesday evenings in July with our free outdoor concert series. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on as this is a popular event! — feelthezeel.com

July 2–Sept. 3

Spring Lake: Social Saturdays, 5–7 p.m. — Seven Steps Up is joining in a new series with Spring Lake Village Government DDA called “Social Saturdays” in the social district. Seven Steps Up is planning fun Saturdays beginning July 2 with a revolving schedule that will include music, silent disco, a movie and open mics. And if it rains, we’ll just bring it inside.

July 2–Nov. 19

Holland: Farmers Market, Eighth Street Market Place, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. — The Holland Farmers Market is home to nearly 100 vendors throughout the season. The market

will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine. — hollandfarmersmarket.com

July 3–4

Holland: Celebrate and Save, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Downtown Holland –Celebrate and save big this Fourth of July weekend in Downtown Holland! Participating shops and restaurants will be offering 20% savings on July 3 and 4 to all customers wearing red, white or blue! Store hours vary and certain discount restrictions may apply. Please see the individual store for more details.

July 4

Grand Haven: July 4th Fireworks, Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 9:45 p.m. — The Musical Fountain will be starting tentatively around 10:10 p.m. alongside of fireworks and a patriotic musical accompaniment.

July 5, 12, 19 & 26

Holland: Holland American Legion Band Concert Series, Kollen Park Bandshell, 7:30 p.m. — The Holland American Legion Band provides music each Tuesday in the summer. — hollandlegionband.org

July 7, 14, 21, 28

Holland: Street Performer Series, Downtown Holland, 6:30–8:30 p.m. — Every Thursday through Aug. 18, musicians, caricature artists, magicians and henna artists will entertain visitors strolling along Eighth Street.

July 7–Oct. 14

Spring Lake: Farm & Garden Market, Tanglewood Park, 9

a.m.–2 p.m.— Come to Spring Lake Farmers Market every Thursday and enjoy all our local farmers and vendors as they show off their prize fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and so much more.

July 7–9

Muskegon: Egelston/Wolf Lake Festival, Beals Park and Flickema Park, 6 p.m. – The Egelston/Wolf Lake Festival includes numerous family-friendly events. Look forward to a day of fun. The Beer Tent (with music) will be located at Flickema Park. — visitmuskegon.org

July 7, 14, 21, 28

Holland: Thursdays at the Felt, Summer Concert Series. Great food. Great beverages. Great music. Great times! Food service begins at 6 pm. Music starts at 7 pm. Musical artists: July 7 - Brena; July 14 - Bakker and Hanegraff; July 21 - Downriver Dan; July 28 - Delilah DeWylde.

July 7, 14, 18

Grand Haven: Summer Sessions Waterfront Concert Series, Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium. July 7 - Phil Vassar; July 14 - Spin Doctors and Sister Hazel; August 18 - John Waite and Ambrosia. Shows start at 6:30 pm. For tickets, go to summersessionsgh.com

July 7-Aug, 12

Saugatuck: Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Woman’s Club, corner of Butler and Hoffman

— Artists include: July 7 & 8Together Again!; July 14 & 15 - Déja vu; July 21 & 22 - Folias Duo; July 28 & 29 - Ghaderi-Focks Duo; August 4 & 5 - Imani Winds; August 11 & 12Callisto Quartet. — saugatuckmusic.org

July 8–9

Zeeland: Show & Shine Car Cruise & Show, Downtown Zeeland — The Show & Shine Car Cruise & Show isn’t just for car enthusiasts. The Show & Shine Car Cruise will take place at 6 p.m. on

July 8. The Show & Shine Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 9. — zeelandfestivals.com

July 8, 13, 20, 27

Grand Haven: Music on the Grand, Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 7 p.m. — Enjoy dancing along with live music each Wednesday during the summer months. Free and open to the public. Donations can be made to Tri-Cities Historical Museum “Waterfront Dance Fund.” — facebook.com/musiconthegrand

July 9

Grand Haven: Chinook Pier Market by Merchants and Makers, Downtown Grand Haven, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Come to downtown Grand Haven and shop with 70-plus local makers along the beautiful riverfront. Righteous Cuisine, Beecher’s Pretzels, Voyage Bowls and Stud Muffin’s Cupcakes trucks will be there

with tacos, nachos, soft pretzels, smoothies, coffee, cupcakes and more — facebook.com/ merchantsandmakers

July 9

Muskegon: Standup for the Cure Norton Shores, Ross Park, Noon–11:59 p.m. — Standup

Muskegon will host the seventh annual Standup for the Cure event. More than just a paddling event, we are a movement. Since 2012 we’ve been uniting paddlers, fitness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners and the breast cancer community from California to Florida and Michigan to Washington to save lives! Proceeds from this event will benefit local breast cancer screening and related services. — suftc.org/standupmuskegon

July 9

Saugatuck: Wine on the Water, Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 4 p.m. — Sit back, sip and savor the wine (and views). Catherine, a wine rep from

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Vintage, will guide you through tastings of each featured wine as you enjoy a 90-minute cruise. $60 per person, 21 years and older. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

July 10

Grand Haven: Triathlon & Dualathon, Grand Haven State Park, all day — grandhaventri.com

July 11, 18 & 25

Zeeland: Zeelmania, Downtown Zeeland, Main Street between Elm & Church Street, 6–8 p.m. — A healthy-living street fair for the entire community. – feelthezeel. com, zeelandfestivals.com

July 14

Zeeland: Music on Main Street, Pretty Rage, 6–9 p.m. — Join us for live music at the new Social District! Families are welcome; we’ll have yard games and picnic tables ready for you! Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. — feelthezeel.com

July 15–17

Grand Haven: West Michigan Offshore Rock the Coast, 8 a.m.–9 p.m., 101 North Harbor Drive — This year, Rock The Coast Weekend will include the Keith Holmes Memorial Run on Friday evening, the Rock The Coast Great Sticker Poker Run on Saturday and Sunday Funday. — westmichiganoffshore. com

July 15–Nov. 28

Holland: In Service To Others: A History Of Holland’s Women Missionaries, Holland Museum. — hollandmuseum.org

July 16

Douglas: Art on Center, Downtown Douglas, 5–7 p.m. — Art on Center is made up of six fine art galleries all located on Center Street in downtown Douglas. The galleries collectively host events and gallery strolls throughout the year, which can include special exhibits, demonstrations and refreshments. Explore Button Gallery, LebenArt Gallery, Mixed Media Gallery, Mr.

Miller’s Art Emporium, Water Street Gallery and Krista Reuter Studio to discover one-of-a-kind paintings, digital art collages, ceramics, glass, sculpture and unique mixed media paper creations. — facebook.com/ artoncenterdouglasmi

July 16

Saugatuck: Beer on the Boat, Star of Saugatuck — Enjoy a 90-minute cruise while a rep from a featured brewery provides samples and information on a selection of their brews. $60 per peron, 21 years and older. Valid ID required. No discount for non-drinkers. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

July 16

Holland: Gardens of Enchantment, 10 gardens in Holland’s South Shore area, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. — Tickets are $20, cash or check, and available at Van Wieren Hardware, Jonker’s Garden and Holland Visitors Bureau. Tickets are also available at DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap Road, on July 16 only. Garden art available for purchase at selected sites.

July 16

Holland: The Market at Westshore – July Pop Up, The Shops at Westshore, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Come out to our pop-up shop featuring local crafters/artisans and MLM vendors. This event is featuring the Vintage Car Club. We give 20% of our proceeds to a nonprofit in Uganda that helps girls get their education and life skills called The Gift of a Girl Foundation. This event is outside and is family and pet friendly. There are many shops within the Shops at Westshore that offer food and fun for both kids and adults. — theshopsatwestshore.com

July 19–23

Holland: The Friends of Herrick District Library’s Annual Book Sale, Herrick District Library — The book sale is located in the auditorium in the lower level of the HDL Main Library. Most books are

$2 or less. — herrickdl.org

July 19: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Friends of the Library members only)

July 20: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

July 21 and 22: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

July 23: 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

July 21

Zeeland: Fire & Rescue Pig Out, Lawrence Street Park, 5–7 p.m. — Proceeds benefit Zeeland Fire Rescue Community Education Programs. — feelthezeel.com

July 21

Muskegon: Muskegon Street

Performers, West Western Avenue, 6–8 p.m. — More than 30 performance artists will be performing along the sidewalks and stages of downtown Muskegon’s beautiful West Western Avenue during the sixth annual free community event series. There will be something for everyone during this family-friendly event series, including face painting, balloon twisting, break dancing, puppetry, electro-pop, a university-trained cellist, juggling, singer-songwriters, a living statue and more. The road will be closed to traffic during the event. Artists will be accepting tips. — facebook.com/ muskegonstreetperformersseries

July 25–30

Holland: Ottawa County Fair, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, gates open daily at 11 a.m., rides begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 — Be sure to check out the rides, food, live music, mud running, monster truck shootout, dirt drags, motocross and a rodeo! — ottawacountyfair.com

July 28

Zeeland: Music on Main Street, 6 Pak, 6–9 p.m. — Join us for live music at the new Social District! Families are welcome; we’ll have yard games and picnic tables ready for you! Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. — feelthezeel.com

July 29

Saugatuck: Venetian Festival, Coghlin Park, 6–11 p.m.— Gates and bar open at 6 p.m. $10 at the

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gate (cash only). Ages 21+, drink tokens $6 each (cash, credit or Venmo). 80s band Starfarm begins at 7:15 p.m., last call at 10:45 p.m. Free parking from Saugatuck High School and 200 Blue Star in Douglas starting at 6 p.m.— saugatuck.com

July 29–Aug. 7

Grand Haven: Coast Guard Festival, all day — The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is a nationally recognized festival that honors and respects the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival provides a weeklong celebration of family friendly

activities including a carnival, music concerts, food venues, street dance and a fleet of Coast Guard ships. — coastguardfest.org

July 30

Saugatuck: Village Square Arts & Crafts Fair, Village Square Park, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Saugatuck Douglas Art Club hosts the finest artists and crafters. The fair will showcase the work of fine artists working in a variety of media: painting, photography, glass, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, basketry, mixed media, fibers, mosaic, printmaking and sculpture. This is a juried show and awards will be presented to

winning artists in the afternoon. — saugatuckdouglasartclub.org

July 30

Grand Haven: Coast Guard Run, 8:30–10:30 a.m. — The Tri-Cities Family YMCA invites you to join us for the Coast Guard City USA Run. Races consist of a U.S. Track & Fieldcertified 5K Run and 10K Run and a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk (be sure to bring your wagon or stroller). — tcfymca.org

July 31

Holland: Vintage Flea Market, Town Center Holland, Noon–6 p.m. — Free admission; 40+ vendors; 1,000+ pieces of clothing, sneakers, and accessories; and food trucks. — hollandtowncenter.com

AUGUST

Aug. 2

Holland: National Night Out, Kollen Park, 5:30–8 p.m. — National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out has been a longstanding tradition for the City of Holland. Residents and neighbors are encouraged to come down to Kollen Park for an evening of fun as you get to know police officers and firefighters, as well as many other neighborhood organizations and community leaders. — natw.org

Aug. 2, 9 & 16

Holland: Holland American Legion Band Concert Series, Kollen Park Bandshell, 7:30 p.m. — The Holland American Legion Band provides music each Tuesday in the summer. — hollandlegionband.org

Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24

Grand Haven: Music on the Grand, Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 7 p.m. – Enjoy dancing along with live music each Wednesday during the summer

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months. Free and open to the public. Donations can be made to Tri-Cities Historical Museum “Waterfront Dance Fund.” — facebook.com/musiconthegrand

Aug. 4, 11 & 18

Holland: Street Performer Series, Downtown Holland, 6:30 p.m. — Every Thursday, from June 16 through Aug. 18, musicians, caricature artists, magicians and henna artists will entertain visitors strolling along Eighth Street.

Aug. 5–6

Grand Haven: Coast Guard Craft Fair, Central Park, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Over 170 crafters from around the state and nation set up their handmade products in Central Park in downtown Grand Haven for the two-day show.

Aug. 6

Holland: Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — The annual fine arts and crafts fair is celebrating its 53rd year! The event draws one of the largest influxes of visitors to the city on a single day, second only to Tulip Time. Up to 300 artists and artisans from eight states will be displaying their work. Art in the Park is the main fundraiser to support Holland Friends of Art’s commitment to bringing about awareness and encouraging the creative talents in the Holland area. — holllandfriendsofart.org

Aug. 6

Saugatuck: Wine on the Water, Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 4 p.m. — Sit back, sip and savor the wine (and views). Catherine, a wine rep from Vintage, will guide you through tastings of each featured wine as you enjoy a 90-minute cruise. $60 per person, 21 years and older. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

Aug. 6–7

Saugatuck/Holland/South Haven: Big Lake Classic Fishing Tournament, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Boats depart from Saugatuck, Holland or South Haven. This is a nonprofit tournament put on

by Sportsmen for Sportsmen. This Tournament is open to any fishing team willing to participate and abide by official tournament rules and state specified DNR regulations. — 616-218-6686, saugatucksportsfishing.com

Aug. 10–13

Muskegon: Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing, all day — Four days of the best in Christian music and family fun! One of America’s largest Christian music festivals, celebrating its 21st year. — unitymusicfestival.com

Aug. 11

Zeeland: Music on Main Street, Cos & Cos, 6–9 p.m. — Join us for live music at the new Social District! Families are welcome; we’ll have yard games and picnic tables ready for you! Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. — feelthezeel.com

Aug. 12–13

Holland: Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Holland — Head to Downtown Holland for the biggest sale of the year! Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Downtown merchants will bring thousands of great deals outdoors for savvy shoppers. You’ll find amazing bargains from Downtown Holland’s unique collection of gift shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, specialty stores and more!

Aug. 13

Grand Haven: Walk the Beat, 1–5 p.m. — Walk the Beat is a nonprofit organization based in Grand Haven dedicated to the local music community. You will hear the sounds of highly creative talent sharing their music on the streets of east side Grand Haven.

— walkthebeat.org

Aug. 13

Grand Haven: Chinook Pier Merchant & Makers, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Come to Downtown Grand Haven and shop with 70+ local makers along the beautiful riverfront! Beecher’s Pretzels,

Voyage Bowls and Stud Muffin’s Cupcakes trucks will be there with tacos, soft pretzels, smoothies, coffee, cupcakes and more! This is a free community event.

Aug. 13

Grand Haven: Sand Sculpture Beach Contest, Grand Haven City Beach, 9–11 a.m. — The Annual Sand Sculpture Contest is a fun way for you to put your sand-sculpting skills to the test!

— grandhavenchamber.org

Aug. 18

Saugatuck: Annual Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Saugatuck, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — This one-day, muchanticipated annual event, sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Area Business Association (SDABA), will take place in downtown Saugatuck on Butler Street. As in years past, local shopkeepers will take to the streets with their colorful canopies and street-side bargains. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, art, antiques, accessories, and home and garden items are just some of what shoppers will find marked down for the sidewalk sale.

Aug. 18

Muskegon: Muskegon Street

Performers, West Western Avenue, 6–8 p.m.— More than 30 performance artists will be performing along the sidewalks and stages of downtown Muskegon’s beautiful West Western Avenue during the sixth annual free community event series. There will be something for everyone during this family-friendly event series, including face painting, balloon twisting, break dancing, puppetry, electro-pop, a university-trained cellist, juggling, singer-songwriters, a living statue and more. The road will be closed to traffic during the event. Artists will be accepting tips. — facebook.com/ muskegonstreetperformersseries

Aug. 19

Holland: Community Yoga, Tunnel Park, 6–7 p.m. — Outdoor yoga hosted by Girlfriends Fit Club. Cash only. Please bring a mat! $5/ per person. — girlfriendsfitclub.com

Aug. 20

Holland: Vanderleek Cup, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Regatta starts at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club and ends at Yacht Basin Marina. — vanderleekcup.com

Aug. 20

Grand Haven: Art on the Riverfront, Grand Haven Municipal Marina, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Located close to the Grand Haven

Farmer’s Market, Sidewalk Sales and downtown merchants, this show is a must for locals and tourists alike.

Aug. 20

Saugatuck: Beer on the Boat, Star of Saugatuck — Enjoy a 90-minute cruise while a rep from New Holland Brewing provides samples and information on a selection of their brews. $60 per peron, 21 years and older. Valid ID required. No discount for nondrinkers. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

Aug. 21

Douglas: 11th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

— Welcome to the one Michigan bike tour that lets you see, touch, smell and taste the riches of this breathtaking region. Visit wineries, cider mills, family farms, orchards and art studios along the way. And there are individual bike routes for every rider, ranging from 15 to 67 miles in length. Choose to begin the ride in Douglas or in South Haven. Each starting point has four routes for varying abilities ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length. — lhride.com

Aug. 25

Zeeland: Music on Main Street, Catfish and the Man, 6–9 p.m. — Join us for live music at the new Social District! Families are welcome; we’ll have yard games and picnic tables ready for you! Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. — feelthezeel.com

Aug. 26

CALENDAREVENTS OF Putts for Paws

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Winding Creek Golf Club

4514 E Ottogan St, Holland, MI

9 a.m. Shotgun Start!

REGISTRATION

Foursomes $400 ($100/player)

18 holes, beverages, hot dogs at the turn, and lunch included.

SPONSORSHIP

Beverage Cart Sponsor ($650, 2 available)

Everyone's favorite cart to see. Signage on cart and can staff to your liking! Supplies provided.

Bloody Mary Sponsor ($650, 1 available)

Deck our the outdoor bar and staff to your liking! Supplies provided.

Hot Dog Sponsor ($500, 1 available)

Recognition at various locations and distribute to golfers!

Tee Box Sponsor ($250)

Have a presence on a hole! Bring whatever you'd like to entertain golfers.

Signage Sponsors ($150)

Brand promotion at clubhouse.

Putting Contest Sponsor

Recognition announcements in the morning. Matches donations (up to $500) made during putting contest prior to outing start.

All foursomes and sponsorship donations must be completed ONLINE by September 2, 2022! www.harborhumane.org/putts-for-paws

Holland: Community Yoga, Tunnel Park, 6–7 p.m. — Outdoor yoga hosted by Girlfriends Fit Club. Cash only. Please bring a mat! $5/ per person. — girlfriendsfitclub.com

Aug. 27

Grand Haven: Musical Fountain 60th Anniversary Celebration, 6:30–10 p.m. — A celebration of 60 years of continuous free summer entertainment of a Grand Haven original. The 20-minute shows include synchronized displays of lights, water and music. This event will honor the original team lead by Dr. Bill Creason that created the Musical Fountain as well as local businesses, the City of Grand Haven, volunteers and donors who have helped support the fountain. — ghfountain.com

Aug. 28

Holland: Vintage Flea Market, Town Center Holland, Noon–6 p.m. — Free admission; 40+ vendors; 1,000+ pieces of clothing, sneakers, and accessories; and food trucks. — hollandtowncenter.com

Harbor Humane Society is a 501c3 nonprofit animal shelter.

HARBOR HUMANE SOCIETY'S

SECOND & FOURTH

THURSDAY 6-9 PM

JULY14

DOWNTOWN ZEELAND

SOCIAL DISTRICT

PRETTY RAGE

A female-fronted Classic Rock Band. Playing a variety of songs everyone knows and loves.

COS & COS AUG. 11

Brothers Jeff & Michael Costello play acoustic Classic Rock from the ‘60s to the 2000s.

28 JULY

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, & YARD GAMES

6 PAK

Reunited, this all-girl band from Grand Rapids started in 1967 and now specializes in ‘60s Rock and Roll.

25 AUG.

EVENT SPONSORS:

CATFISH MAN AND THE

Performing as a quartet, this band is a unique blend of Classic Rock, Blues, and American.