Urban St. September 2022

Urban

St. Eat. Shop. Play. Local.

Social Districts

Tasting rooms | Candle making Tacos with a twist | Live golf studio

Apples | Clover Bar pizza

Fall reading event

Muskegon / Spring Lake / Grand Haven Holland / Zeeland / Saugatuck / Douglas

Publisher Jason Hosko

Editorial

Gemini Media Editor: Tim Gortsema

Managing Editor: Ann Smith

Contributors: Elizabeth Granger, Don VanderVeen

Design

Creative Director: Lindsay Richards

Art Director: Mark Dryer

Photography:

Carmel Brown, DeVries Photography

Bethany Kruger

Sales

Advertising Director: Jillyn May

Account Executives:

Todd Anderson, Jamie Cannon, Nick Irwin

Jessica Laidlaw, Maddy Gill, Aaron Ogg

Office Assistants:

Kerry Gerwatowski, Elissa Stong

Production

Production Director: Jenine Knox

Advertising Coordinator:

Haylee Mozug

IT

IT Director: Jeremy Leland

Web

Digital Development Specialist:

Jim Bowser

Administration

Director Of Business Operations:

Kathie Gorecki

Publishing and Sales Coordinator:

Kristin Mingo

Assistant Office Manager:

Natasha Bajju

Senior Accounting Associate: Andrew Kotzian

Accounting Associate: Samantha Dick

CEO: Stefan

President: John Balardo

Words worth repeating

I always find autumn exhilarating. As much as I love summer — the beach, loud shirts, loud music, lingering evenings, dune climbs as the world wakes up — I happen to wilt in the heat. But as F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in “The Great Gatsby,” life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.

Along with our usual calendar of festivals and events, in this issue we fill you in about a new dimension of outdoor living: the opportunity to stroll in West Michigan’s downtown areas with an adult beverage (which could, of course, be Vernors, but now also can be something with a bit more kick). Starting on page 10 you’ll find information about each of the eight “social

districts” on our stretch of the lakeshore. You’ll also find a list of some tasting rooms and bars where you can sample wines, beer, cider and spirits crafted in West Michigan, rain or shine.

I hope you find something in this issue of Urban St. that you can run with, whether it’s a new way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, a good reason to curl up with a book, a way to support an agency that helps children and families in our region — or simply something new you’d like to try. Each season has its pleasures. Seek out yours this fall.

Ann Smith Editor

Grand Haven social district

Photo: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

On Our Radar

Playtime.

Chinook Pier Park on North Harbor Drive in Grand Haven now has even more to offer: along with its popular playground, locomotive and farmers market, the greenspace on the Grand River’s south channel now offers picnic tables, table tennis and cornhole boards. The redeveloped area debuted this summer where an aging building once stood. It also is a hub for food trucks, which will serve up fare including crepes and pita sandwiches through at least the end of September, when some other vendors may rotate in.

Something old, something new.

Frank’s Restaurant continues to do breakfast and lunch business as usual at 137 E. Main St. in downtown Zeeland (as it has since 1924), and now it has a sister business: Frank’s East, a bar and grill right next door. That site has been in use as a banquet hall, and until some already-booked parties take place, there will be some variation in just which late-in-theweek and weekend hours Frank’s East will operate — but ultimately, expect Thursday to Saturday nights.

Wild things.

Phase 1 of Muskegon County’s new Dune Harbor County Park has opened on a former sand mine in Norton Shores. With forested dunes, 2.2 miles of trails, and an inland lake created by the mining, it’s a magnet for kayakers, fisherfolk, birdwatchers and hikers. At present there’s no access to Lake Michigan, but plans are in the works. The park entry point is at Lincoln and Leif avenues in Norton Shores.

More playtime!

Zero Latency Holland, where groups of up to eight can play virtual reality games while roaming a more than 2,000-square-foot area, opened this summer at 2522 Van Ommen Drive in Holland across U.S. 31 from Grand Rapids Community College’s Holland campus and The Shops at Westshore. If zombie hunting’s not your thing, try a VR racing simulator.

Photo: Zero Latency

Surprise!

A few years back, if you read a sentence about strolling into City Hall to pick up some weed it would have seemed like the set-up for a punchline. Now that Michigan has legalized cannabis sales, in Fennville it’s no joke. City Hall Provisions, a full cannabis dispensary, is operating in the town’s old city hall building at 222 S. Maple St. It’s one of eight retail stores and professional offices that have opened in Fennville in the last several years. Another is Healthy Fennville, which serves up protein coffee, meal replacement shakes and energy teas at 216 E. Main St.

BBQ galore.

Barbecue lovers, things just keep looking up in Holland. The barbecue choices in town are leaping by 300%. In addition to the long-popular Hog Wild on Lakewood Boulevard, three new establishments have joined the BBQ biz. Locally grown Holy Smokers has been serving up ribs and the rest for years from its popular food truck, and by the time you read this may have made the leap to brick-andmortar, setting up shop in the former Subway location at 544 E. 8th St., two blocks off U.S. 31. On Holland’s north side, Boba Q opened this spring at 3013 West Shore Drive, dishing up boba tea alongside Laotian-fusion barbecued ribs and chicken and Laotian dishes like sticky rice and papaya salad. And also on Holland’s north side, the national chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has opened a location in the U.S. 31 strip mall at the corner of Felch Street anchored by Lowe’s.

Photo: City Hall Provisions

Photo: Holy Smokers

Holy Smokers

City Hall Provisions

Beer, wine and cocktails in the open air downtown

By Ann Smith

Sip Socially

From Douglas north to Muskegon, eight communities — even tiny Fennville and Spring Lake — now allow adults 21 and older to purchase beer, wine and cocktails at bars and restaurants and enjoy them outdoors within the defined boundaries of their “social districts.”

The Michigan legislature legalized social districts in 2020 to boost business in downtown areas that were suddenly empty in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-nine communities statewide jumped on that bandwagon by the end of 2021. Here on the lakeshore, it looks like a keeper.

Photo: Tiffany Kraker Photography

Zeeland social district

Early fall may be the social districts’ sweet spot. It passes the Goldilocks test: not too hot, not too cold, just right … in this case, just right for window-shopping, strolling and people-watching in the fresh air while enjoying adult beverages. And it’s not just for while you wait for a restaurant table to open up — in each of the towns, social district hours begin by noon and extend well past the dinner hour.

Some details differ town-to-town, but the basic outlines are the same. Here’s a rundown on what to keep in mind — and a bit about each social district in our stretch of the lakeshore region.

1. Respect boundaries

Social district boundaries are specific: certain blocks of a downtown area, and on some streets, just the sidewalk on one side. Before you start to stroll, be aware of the boundary lines. Watch for signs that mark the limits of the district you are in. To

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Grand Haven social district

Grand Haven social district

Photos: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

access a map online, google the name of the town you’re in and “social district” or follow the links below. The rules of the road: finish or discard your drink before you leave the social district.

2. No brown bagging

Drinks must be purchased from a participating business within the social district. Order your drink in a Social District cup, which will be dated by your server or bartender. Each cup is for onetime use. You cannot “BYO” (not from home, and not from a liquor store).

3. Don’t bar-hop till you’ve drained your cup

Don’t carry a drink into a bar or restaurant other than the one from which you purchased it.

4. Stick to designated areas

What’s public space differs by town. Check the social district’s webpage for its policy or ask your server. Muskegon’s downtown district, for example, includes a park, a splashpad, and “sandboxes” for lawn games and dancing — and in Zeeland, the city government has placed tables and chairs in several spots for the use of social district patrons. In some other towns where green spaces and “pocket parks” are privately owned and the tables on sidewalks all belong to particular businesses, people strolling with cocktails need to stick to sidewalks.

Zeeland social district

Photo: Frank’s Restaurant

Lakeshore social districts, north to south

Muskegon

Muskegon boasts two social districts: a nine-block-long downtown district along Western Avenue near the water, plus a smaller one on the north side of Lakeshore Drive in the Lakeside commercial area. Between them, social district patrons can purchase adult beverages at roughly 20 establishments — including a barbecue joint, a pizzeria, the farmers market and the Culinary Institute of Michigan’s studentrun restaurant.

11 a.m.–11 p.m. 7 days a week https://visitmuskegon.org/blog/67140/

Spring Lake

Several common areas behind businesses are included in Spring Lake’s social district, which runs along West Savidge Street and West Exchange Street between South Buchanan and the midway point between South Park and South Division. As fall kicks off, four businesses are participating; one has announced it will close in December.

11 a.m.–10 p.m. 7 days a week visitgrandhaven.com/food-drink/ grand-haven-spring-lake-social-districts/

Grand Haven

Lawn games and two dozen picnic tables are among the amenities in Grand Haven’s six-block social district, which runs east from Harbor Drive between Columbus and Franklin avenues. The 13 participating businesses run the gamut from a wine bar to the Elks lodge.

11 a.m.–11 p.m. 7 days a week, except during special events or festivals visitgrandhaven.com/food-drink/grand-haven-springlake-social-districts/

Zeeland

Tripelroot and Frank’s East are the places to go for drinks to enjoy in Zeeland’s downtown social district. Social district patrons can purchase food at a variety of downtown restaurants and gather at public tables provided by the city, a la food court. The boundaries of the district along Main Avenue and Elm (including Elm Street Park) are expanded during some downtown special events, including Sept. 10th’s Peddler’s Market and the Pumpkinfest on Oct. 7 and 8.

11 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Sat. cityofzeeland.com/517/Social-District/

Photos: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

Grand Haven social district

Grand Haven social district

Holland

With 13 participating restaurants and bars, folks waiting for tables in downtown Holland restaurants are seizing the opportunity to stroll while they wait — and to enjoy a beverage outdoors during festivals and other events. (The only time social district service is suspended is when a parade is underway.) The district runs along four blocks of 8th Street and portions of three adjacent roads.

11 a.m.–11 p.m. 7 days a week except during parades downtownsocialdistrict.com

Saugatuck

Sprawling along the Kalamazoo River on Water Street, four blocks of Butler Street, and rounding the bend along the harbor on Culver and Mason, the Saugatuck social district offers lovely strolls and ample window-shopping. About a dozen eateries and pubs participate.

11 a.m.–11 p.m. 7 days a week

saugatuck.com/blog/posts/2021/may/ area-social-districts/

Douglas

You can walk the full length of downtown Douglas in its social district — from Blue Star Highway all the way to Kalamazoo Lake Harbor. In between, two restaurants serve adult beverages for consumption outdoors along West Center and its side streets. Retail stores displaying a Douglas social district sticker allow visitors to enter with their beverages.

11 a.m.–11 p.m. 7 days a week

saugatuck.com/blog/posts/2021/may/ rea-social-districts/

Fennville

Fennville’s small, but it is mighty. Three participating venues serve beverages, and the social district includes the entire central business district.

Noon–9 p.m. Thurs.–Sun. saugatuck.com/blog/posts/2021/may/ area-social-districts/

Photo: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

Grand Haven social district

towns TOAST OF THE

It’s not hard to find a fun bar in West Michigan, where beer is king. But there’s great stuff to be sampled in less obvious spots. In warehouse breweries tucked into industrial areas and wineries off secluded rural roads, local brewers, winemakers and distillers are busy year-round creating small-batch beverages.

It’s time to explore, we say!

Maybe you’ll stumble upon the rare opportunity to drink in class (at Guardian Brewing’s “Beer School” nights in Saugatuck) or to assess how very different soils produce very different grapes in vineyards just a few miles apart (at Modales winery in Fennville). Perhaps you’ll groove on the fruit wines at Warner Vineyards’ downtown tasting room in Holland — or in the town’s outskirts, blueberry wine at Tanglewood Winery, right down the road from what may be your favorite U-pick farm (who knew?). Fans of blended whiskey, is a field trip to Muskegon’s Wonderland Distilling in order?

As autumn and winter unfold, venture out for a taste of lakeshore beverages in all their glory. Then do it again. Here’s a “starter list” — enjoy poking around and finding more for yourself. When visiting smaller producers, it’s wise to call ahead for fall and winter hours.

with tasting rooms

Craft beer, cider and hard seltzer brewpubs

Big Lake Brewing

13 W. 7th St., Holland

Brewery 4 Two 4 321 Douglas Ave., #120, Holland

Burzurk Brewing Co.

1442 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

Grand Armory Brewing Taproom

17 South Second St., Grand Haven

Guardian Brewing

3657 63rd St., Saugatuck

Hopland Brewstillery 977 Butternut Drive, Suite 4, Holland

The Mitten Brewing Company 329 Water St., Saugatuck

New Holland Brewing 66 E. 8th St., Holland

Odd Side Ales 41 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

Old Boys’ Brewhouse

971 West Savidge St., Spring Lake

Our Brewing Company 76 E. 8th St., Holland

Pigeon Hill Brewer’s Lounge 895 4th St., Muskegon

Rake Beer Project

794 Pine St., Muskegon

Salty Pecker Brewing Taproom

255 Seminole Road, Norton Shores

Saugatuck Brewing Co.

2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas

Tripelroot

146 East Main St., Zeeland

Tulip City Brewstillery 430 W. 17th St., Holland

Unruly Brewing Co. 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

Virtue Cider 2170 62nd Ave., Fennville

Waypost Brewing Co. 1630 Blue Star Highway, Fennville

Stronger spirits

Burl & Sprig

333 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

Coppercraft Distillery

184 120th Ave., Holland

340 Water St., S augatuck

Long Road Distillers

18 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

New Holland Spirits Tasting Room

201 Culver St., Saugatuck

Wonderland Distilling

1989 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon

You gotta try this!

Take a deep breath

Garsnett Beacon Candle Co. Fragrance Studio

By Ann Smith

A creative rain-or-shine activity that smells like heaven and is right around the corner from shops and brewpubs? Sign me up.

Walking into Garsnett Beacon Candle Company’s new fragrance studio in downtown Holland, some folks stop just inside the door for a deep breath. “Sniffing samples” of more than 75 fragrant oils are arrayed along one wall, and the traces of floral, woodland, and other aromas … What is that? I just can’t place it! … are intoxicating.

The shop carries Garsnett Beacon’s locally produced jarred candles and some lakeshore-made items of other kinds. But the main event is DIY: customers make candles themselves.

Browsing scent samples and deciding which two or three will create an evocative blend is step one. Then customers move to high-tops and, with staff delivering materials to the tables, use cocktail jiggers to mix fragrance oils. Then they stir their concoction into melted soy wax and pour it into a vessel they’ve selected.

And we’re not just talking pumpkin spice. “Barbershop” blended with “Saffron Cedarwood” smells almost like cologne. Mix champagne fragrance with blood orange and you’d swear there’s a mimosa in your hands. (While your candle cools and sets, you can head around the corner and indulge in one at your choice of Holland’s cocktail bars and restaurants.)

The process takes a pleasant, aromatic 30 to 45 minutes. Then the candles rest and

cool at the back of the shop. Customers can pick them up after about 90 minutes, or up to two weeks later.

Reservations for groups of up to eight can be made online; bigger groups should call. Walk-ins are accommodated if staffing and space allow. Kids are welcome, but the proprietors request one adult per child age 10 or younger, to assist alongside.

Photo: Garsnett Beacon Candle Co.

Fab Finds Holland

& zeeland

Lake Effect Gallery

16 W. 8th St., Holland

Honeybees by Ann Did It! Buzzing, playful little glass wonders... Swinging earrings in a variety of designs and plant sticks for your favorite succulent from $10

Warner Vineyards

Tasting Room

26 E. 8th St., Holland Wine Journal $19.99

Fris Supply Shop

30 W. 8th St.,Holland Paint by Sticker Books starting at $9.95

Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars

24 E. 8th St., Holland Pizza Dough & Focaccia Bread Kits $9.95

Holland Bowl Mill

120 James St., Holland Charcuterie Boards $30-$200

Nob Hill Again

4585 60th St., Holland

Bohemian White Over Green

Glass Luster Lamps $450

The Poppy Peach

21 E. 8th St., Holland

Cutout Boat Neck

Flying Monkey

Flare Patched Jeans $90

Market Zero

62 W. 8th St., Holland

Charcuterie To-Go. Customizable. Great for grazing. Personal (feeds 1-3 people) $15; Small (feeds 2-4 people) $27 large (feeds 8-10 people) $75

Borr’s Shoes and Accessories

51 E. 8th St., Holland

Birkenstock Arizona Shearling $160

Boston Shearling $170

Glad Rags

28 E. 8th St., Holland

Bugatchi 8-way Stretch Long Sleeve Shirt $179

Cashmere Blend Sweater $225

Pikolinos Leather Shoes $220, Boots $200

Tacos with a twist

Wicks Park Bar & Grille puts secret ingredient into a fan favorite

Story and photo by Jamie Cannon

Shrimp tacos with a twist? Yes, please!

I have been eating at Wicks Park in Saugatuck for many years and the food always has been great. I found myself gravitating toward the fish tacos or lettuce wraps.

Although these two dishes never disappointed and were delicious, I decided to ask my waitress for a recommendation and venture away from my “usual.” This was when I was first introduced to the shrimp tacos!

The shrimp tacos consist of shrimp sauteed with sweet potato vegetable hash and flour tortillas. These weren’t your typical tacos, either, because the sweet potato hash adds a

whole different twist. The flavor and spices were amazing! The portion size was more than plenty and I even had leftovers for later.

Wicks Park Bar & Grille can be found in the heart of Saugatuck, right across from the Kalamazoo River. There is a beautiful park across the street that hosts numerous festivals, concerts and events. I highly recommend adding this restaurant — and the shrimp tacos! — to your “must-try” list when in the Saugatuck area.

Playing through

RedRock Grille offers guests fine dining and world-class golf

By Don VanderVeen | Photos RedWater Group

Just a short drive or maybe even a 3-wood — from downtown Grand Rapids, golfers can be granted access to some of the world’s great golf destinations.

Pebble Beach in California? Yes.

Cross the “Big Pond” to the birthplace of golf at St. Andrews in Scotland? For sure.

A Ryder Cup experience at Hazeltine National or Whistling Straits? Certainly.

All are accessible to play at four RedWater Group locations through state-of-the-art PGA technology.

Two different Lakeshore-area country club locations — RedRock Grille at the Macatawa Legends Golf & Country Club in Holland and the newly opened Lake Bluff Grille at Muskegon Country Club — feature

four simulators apiece that can be played by one or more for a single hourly rate.

Red’s at Thousand Oaks in Grand Rapids also has four simulators in play, while The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe has five bays for use on those rainy, cold or snowy days.

Through the wonders of technology, golfers are provided access to some of the courses they have only previously dreamed of playing. Or — if they have had the opportunity to travel, stay and play — they can play them again in optimal conditions without being hung out on waiting lists to book tee times, flights and hotel reservations months in advance.

The four simulators at RedRock Grille allow patrons to play some of the world’s

most renowned courses, such as Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass and St. Andrews, among others.

“Pebble Beach is one of the most popular courses,” RedWater membership director Tom Holmes said. “People can also play the Old Course at St. Andrews, or Bay Harbor, which is one of Michigan’s finest courses.

“The nice thing about it is that golfers can continue playing throughout the year and during the winter here in Michigan. It is a great way to keep your game sharp.”

Golfers can rent the simulators by the hour and play by themselves, with a partner or with a foursome. A foursome can probably take up to three hours to play 18 holes, if that is desired. Or, they can play nine holes, or customize the simulators to play the same hole over and over.

All one needs to do is bring along some clubs and an appetite for a multifaceted sensory experience of indoor golf, sizzling food and ice-cold drinks. Golf balls with embedded computer chips that enhance the experience are provided on site.

The simulators can be altered for a variety of handicaps, or skill levels. Additional games — such as putt-putt golf or cornhole — also can be set up for reality-like experiences with state-of-the-art technology.

One customized golf experience, for instance, was playing the par-3, No. 17 hole at TPC Sawgrass located in Ponte Vedra,

Florida, over and over and over again with computer-aided mulligans and automatic two-putts, and then “traveling” cross country and doing the same thing at the par-3, No. 7 hole at Pebble Beach, which is beautifully nestled overlooking the Pacific Ocean on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Water is the centerpiece that represents both the beauty and the beast when it comes to playing those two iconic par-3 holes, but the simulators make it easy to stay dry while “retrieving” wayward shots that might end up in the drink.

“It’s easy to find lost balls, and there is no poison ivy in the trees,” said Holmes. “It is definitely suited for all skill levels.”

The golf simulators at RedRock Grille are nicely complemented by great grill food — including steaks and Italian specialties — and stone-fired entrees and appetizers that keep food sizzling hot for stretches of play or practice, thanks to the 500-degree rocks they are served on.

“The combination is great,” said Leanne Stoll, RedWater marketing director. “The simulators are known by the golfers and by the diners, and more and more families are coming through and enjoying the experience.

“The awesome thing about simulators is

that you can get a full menu of food from RedRock Grille — which is amazing food — and enjoy swinging the sticks between bites or sips, which makes for a multifaceted dining experience. We sear our food to get it started, and finish cooking it on the rocks at the table.

“It is super flavorful and cooked to the desired temperature of each individual customer. The sizzle on the rocks is so fun.”

The RedRock Grille and its four accompanying golf simulators are accepting reservations from the public.

Costs to rent the golf simulators range from $30 to $35 per hour, per group, depending on the day. Lunchtime, Game Day and senior specials are available.

Reservations for golf can be made in advance and online through LiveGolf Studios at livegolfstudios.com. After that, golfers can be granted tee times on a first-come, firstserve basis.

“You can practice or play a full round of golf, and anywhere from a half an hour to

several hours,” Stoll said. “People are having fun using the simulators for happy hour, or even business events.”

The RedWater Group is comprised of multiple venues and businesses that focus on golf, special events, restaurants and fitness. The RedWater collection of restaurants — including RedRock Grille, Lake Bluff Grille, Boatwerks in Holland, The Butler in Saugatuck, Vintage, Cork Wine and Grille and Gravity Taphouse and Grille in Grand Rapids, FireRock Grille in Caledonia, Rush Creek Bistro in Grandville and Red’s at Thousand Oaks in Grand Rapids — feature a corporate chef and separate teams handling food and beverage amenities with an executive chef at each restaurant.

The menus at each restaurant feature house specialties for appetizers, entrees and drinks.

“Each restaurant has its own niche,” Stoll said. “We have a good variety of sandwiches, salads, entrees and steak and chicken dinners.

“We have teams that focus solely on beverages and food offerings. It’s a great experience from both the golf side and the restaurant side.

“The special events is another piece that has been recently added and is a natural fit, because we have a beautiful event menu at each club. We’re all about serving amazing food and providing an outstanding menu of choices for all of our patrons.”

The golf simulators allow patrons to remotely play through, and eat, drink and compete at some of the world’s most famous courses, no matter what the weather is like outside. Rain or shine. Night or day. Even in the middle of a snowstorm.

“It seems to be more popular during the winter, but we’re open year-round, which makes it great for those rainy or hot and muggy days in the summer,” Stoll said.

RedRock Grille

4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., Holland 616-212-2600

redrockgrille.com

livegolfstudios.com

How about them apples?

What works best for what you’re whipping up

By Ann Smith

When the air turns crisp, does your mind turn to apple pie?

At farm stands, farmers markets and pick-your-own orchards, West Michigan apple growers offer a wealth of locally grown heirloom varieties and modern hybrids. Their textures, flavors and juiciness are all over the map, and they’re harvested at different times between August and October.

In Fennville, for three generations the Crane family has been tending extensive orchards — so they really know their apples! Individually, brothers Rob and Gary operate Crane Orchards and Gary Crane U-Pick. Together, sisters Rebecca Crane and Laura Bale own Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery. There, cooks wait until December to start preparing the coming year’s supply of frozen apple pies, so

the tart, snappy Ida Reds they use can rest in cold storage for a few months first and become less firm.

“To make an apple pie in a hurry in the fall, I would take great care about what apple I use,” said Rebecca Crane.

Those that ripen early are excellent for eating out of hand or making applesauce, but they tend to be softer and don’t keep very long (even when refrigerated). Better for pie are crisper apples that ripen later in the

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season. But sliced fresh from the tree, some are too hard for a pie, Crane explained — “it seems like it never gets done.” Pro tip for home cooks: Leave Ida Reds on the counter for a few days before baking (or let them ripen slowly in the fridge).

Here’s her time-tested advice about some lakeshore-grown varieties to bring home as they hit the market and use in recipes in which each type will really shine. Shall we begin with pie?

Braeburn, Fuji, Ida Red, Jonagold, Northern Spy

2. For applesauce

Jonagold, Jonathan, Macintosh, Transparent

3. For baked

Jonagold, and later in the season, Ida Red

4. Super in salads

Honeycrisp (because when cut, they do not brown)

5. Fabulous for eating “out of hand”

Braeburn, Fuji, Jonagold

For a Crane family recipe for apple butter, see page 42.

For apple pie and crisp

apples

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CRANE’S CROCK POT APPLE BUTTER

Ingredients

10 to 12 medium apples

4 cups apple cider

Two 2-inch sticks of cinnamon (or 2 tsp. ground cinnamon)

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)

3 allspice berries (or ½ tsp. ground allspice)

2 whole cloves (or ¼ tsp. ground cloves)

1 ¼ cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

Directions

Step 1. Wash the apples but do not peel or core them. Cut them in half.

Step 2. Put into a crockpot and add the cider and spices. Cook on high for 2 hours or until apples are soft.

Step. 3. Remove from crockpot, take out and discard the whole spices, and run the apple pulp through a food mill or a sieve. (If you prefer chunky apple butter, just remove the spices.)

Step 4. Return the sauce to the crock pot. Add the white and brown sugar and stir to mix.  Cook on low for another 3 to 4 hours or until the sauce is thick and not runny.

Makes 4 cups. Will keep for weeks in the refrigerator in a covered container.

Source: cranespiepantry.com

Laura Bale and Rebecca Crane, owners of Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant

saturday

sept 10th

12:00 — 5:00 pm

— 5:00 pm

under the Walnut Grove Pavilion

under the Walnut Grove Pavilion

under the Walnut Grove Pavilion

for an afternoon of amazing FOOD, award winning WINE & HARD CIDER, GAMES, PRIZES, HAYRIDES, CORN MAZE,

for an afternoon of amazing FOOD, award winning WINE & HARD CIDER, GAMES, PRIZES, HAYRIDES, CORN MAZE, a PIE EATING CONTEST, and live music by bands VINYLICIOUS & NATE HOLLEY.

for an afternoon of amazing FOOD, award winning WINE & HARD CIDER, GAMES, PRIZES, HAYRIDES, CORN MAZE, a PIE EATING CONTEST, and live music by bands VINYLICIOUS & NATE HOLLEY.

a PIE EATING CONTEST, and live music by bands VINYLICIOUS & NATE HOLLEY.

Childrens book reading in the Walnut Grove by West Michigan poet and author JENNIFER CLARK.

for an afternoon of award winning GAMES, PRIZES a PIE EATING CONTEST by bands VINYLICIOUS & NATE HOLLEY.

Childrens book reading in the Walnut Grove by West Michigan poet and author JENNIFER CLARK.

Childrens book reading in the Walnut Grove by West Michigan poet and author JENNIFER CLARK.

Childrens book reading in the Walnut Grove by West Michigan poet and author JENNIFER CLARK.

All ages welcome 12 & under free!

All ages welcome

All ages welcome 12 & under free!

All ages welcome 12 & under free!

*visit cranespiepantry.com/events

*visit cranespiepantry.com/events for tickets

*day of event tickets will be $20 per person

*day of event tickets will be $20 per person

*visit cranespiepantry.com/events for tickets

*visit cranespiepantry.com/events for tickets

*day of event tickets will be $20 per person

*day of event tickets will be $20 per person

cranespiepantry.com | 6054 124th ave. Fennville MI 49408 | 269-561-2297

124th ave. Fennville MI 49408 | 269-561-2297

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLES

Ingredients

4 slices bacon

2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters

1 large red cooking apple, cut into chunks (Jonagold, Honeycrisp, etc.)

2 ounces goat cheese

2 teaspoons Fustini’s Michigan Apple balsamic

Drizzle Fustini’s Sage and Wild Mushroom olive oil

Drizzle of Fustini’s Balsamic Glaze

Directions

Step 1.

Preheat oven to 435 F. Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces, arrange in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until slightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 2.

Trim and cut Brussels sprouts in quarters and add in a single layer on top of the bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, roast until they begin to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Cut the apple into ¼” pieces, add to the sprout and bacon pan. Roast another 10 minutes.

Step 3. Remove sprout mixture from the oven, transfer to a serving bowl. Add the goat cheese in dollops on top. Toss with Michigan Apple balsamic and a drizzle of Sage and Wild Mushroom olive oil and serve.

Denise Walburg, director of corporate marketing at Fustini’s

focaccia bread kit

Urban

HOT FIREBALL CIDER

Ingredients

6 oz. apple cider

1 ½ oz. Fireball whiskey

1 ½ oz. vanilla vodka

1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Pour apple cider into tall mug. Warm in microwave. You can also warm it prior to adding to mug. Pour in Fireball whiskey. Add vanilla vodka.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. You can also add less if you are not into anything too sweet. For a pretty presentation, add apple slices to mug and a cinnamon stick to stir with.

Clover Bar

A place where friendly people hang out

Story and photos by Elizabeth Granger

The ambiance at the Clover Bar in Grand Haven is most definitely of the past. Think 1960s, when things were done differently. Think bellbottoms and paisley shirts, said co-owner Steve Musial.

The décor, for sure, speaks of that time. So does the cuisine. And that, in essence, is the charm. And the Clover Bar’s continuing culinary triumph.

While the pizza toppings and crust

ingredients have grown to satisfy 21st century tastebuds, the making of those pizzas remains right out of the mid-20th century, when food was real, and fresh, and made to order. Nothing here is instant except, perhaps, the service.

Brothers Steve and TJ Musial went to work at the Clover Bar in the late ’60s. It was downtown on Washington Street at the time. Steve made pizzas; TJ tended bar.

Braxton Wilson tosses dough for the thinbut-not-too-thin crust

About eight years later the bar moved to the Beechtree Street location. The Musials made the move with it. And then, sometime in the late ’70s, the brothers bought the business.

Even then it was known for its pizza. With that thin-but-not-too-thin homemade crust. It’s kept people coming back for years. Les and Donna Henderson of Spring Lake are among the regulars.

“We’ve been coming here since before we were married,” Donna Henderson said. They’ve been married 52 years.

The Hendersons were at the bar on a recent evening, waiting for their pizza. A large deluxe.

‘If there are four of us, we eat it all,” Les Henderson said. “If just two of us, we take half of it home. We like it cold as well as hot.”

He continued, “We enjoy the people. We enjoy the food. It’s a nice family atmosphere. The kids always wanted to come here for birthdays and holidays. And we see a lot of friends.”

Donna Henderson added, “It’s a place where friendly people hang out.”

Musial smiled, nodded, and said, “The new customers are welcome — and the old ones keep coming back.”

And as with most businesses, Musial said they are glad to be open again after the COVID closings. There was take-out of pizzas. “We still haven’t bounced back,” Musial said. But a full house definitely looks positive.

There’s a full bar, separated from one of the dining areas with a half wall supporting a long row of thick red spindles. Black-and-white

photos are propped up on a ledge. One pictures the original Clover Bar on Washington, with a ’50s-era auto parked in front. There are athletic shirts from Grand Haven High School. Shirts from decades ago. One was signed by Howie Bailey, who went on to pitch for the Detroit Tigers. A neon “Clover Bar” sign – in green, of course – is on a wall.

NATIO NAL

Arcade games for the kids fill an alcove near the entrance. The busy kitchen hums with an assembly line that turns out hundreds of pizzas, each one individually made. On a recent evening, high school sophomore Braxton Wilson patted out a ball of dough and then tossed it into the air. Yes, there’s hand-tossed pizza here.

Junior Hart Gasser spread sauce — the Clover’s secret recipe sauce — on the flattened dough. A line of additional workers topped each with customers’ requests.

There are more than 15 available pizza toppings. The best seller is the deluxe, with sausage, pepperoni, green pepper and mushroom. There also are veggie, glutenfree, low-carb and cauliflower crust options.

LOWES T PRICE S OF THE SE A SO N

Thursdays are pasta night with lasagna and spaghetti. There are always sandwiches, too, which include Italian beef, ham, turkey ... as well as salads and breadsticks.

Take-out is about 50% of sales, Musial said, with the other half in-house dining.

“We don’t go to any other pizza place in town,” Les Henderson said.

Clover Bar

601 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven (616) 846-3580

cloverbar.com

Big ReadLAKESHORE

Reading can be solitary, but on the lakeshore, every fall it blossoms into community

By Ann Smith

In September and October, folks from Muskegon south to Douglas and Allegan will be turning the pages of the 2019 bestseller “Circe” to get ready for the Nov. 1 kickoff of Big Read Lakeshore.

Each fall since 2014, the weekslong series of events has brought West Michiganders together to hear authors speak and to discuss the featured book in library-sponsored gatherings. Many towns’ schools have related programs for preschoolers through teenagers, with ageappropriate books.

“Circe,” a novel by Madeline Miller, reimagines the ancient tale of Homer’s “Odyssey” and brings a female character to center stage. The books selected for children and teens are inspired by “The Odyssey,” too, and each one gives it a unique, modern twist.

Muskegon is participating for the first time, with library programs plus a daylong visit to schools there by Matt de la Peña, author of “Last Stop on Market Street.” On Nov. 9, he and Madeline Miller will speak on the Hope campus in Holland.

Want to get your hands on a copy of “Circe”? It should be easy: some 1,500 copies purchased with Big Read grant funds are reaching libraries and schools in early September, and you can buy it at a discount at three lakeshore bookstores: The Bookman in Grand Haven, and Reader’s World and the Hope College Bookstore in Holland. Participating libraries will host book giveaways in early October.

“When we imagine things from a different perspective, it gives us new insight into a well-known story,” said Deb Van Duinen, the Hope College professor who directs Big Read Lakeshore.

This year’s “Little Read” book for youngest readers, “Last Stop on Market Street,” recasts Homer’s epic poem as a little boy’s crosstown bus trip to a food pantry with his grandmother.

“It’s playing off the idea of who is a hero, and the hero’s journey, which Odysseus made famous,” Van Duinen said. “What does it mean to be a hero in our own community?”

Big Read Lakeshore is part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ nationwide Big Read program. Partial funding comes from grants by the NEA, Arts Midwest and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In 2021, roughly 13,000 readers of all ages participated in Big Read Lakeshore events — and Michigan Humanities honored Big Read Lakeshore as the state’s Community Impact Partner of the Year.

bigreadlakeshore.com

facebook.com/bigreadlakeshore

& DOUGLAS

Santa

CAMPUS BASED EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN STUDIOS

September 30th

including a pop-up regional art fair

FALL WORKSHOPS

September 17-18th & 24-25th, October 1-2nd, 8-9th, & 15-16th

OX-BOW GOES TO HELL

Our annual Halloween event

October 28-30th

OX-BOW HOUSE EVENTS

HOLIDAY MARKET

Our first holiday market!

Nov. 25-26th

Dec. 1-3rd, 8-10th, 15-17th, & 22-24th

OX-BOW SCHOOL OF ART (MAIN CAMPUS)

3435 Rupprecht Way Saugatuck, MI

OX-BOW HOUSE 137 Center Street Douglas, MI

WWW.OX-BOW.ORG

A Southwest Lifestyle Store

Since 1989

Comfort Footwear, Western Boots, Apparel, Jewelry and Gifts

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Fab Finds saugatuck

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Saugatuck Traders

LUXE Saugatuck

146 Butler St., Saugatuck Unicorn Tutu Dress with Unicorn Headband $48 Unicorn Bag $28

121 Butler St., Saugatuck

Peter Millar Autumn Soft Cotton Sport Shirt $148 Cashmere Quarter Zip $298 Cologne $98

Lucia’s World Emporium

421 Water St., Saugatuck Flatyz Hand-Crafted Candle $19.50

Art Glass Alcove

142 Butler St., Saugatuck Laurel Burch Crew Neck Top $38

Giving Back with Children’s Advocacy Center

By Ann Smith

When a child discloses abuse, the Children’s Advocacy Center is there to help. As a multidisciplinary team, the CAC staff works with law enforcement, medical professionals, child protective services and the prosecutor’s office. The services provided always are free throughout the duration of each case, which sometimes last for years. The Holland-based CAC sees 350 to 400 new cases each year, most from Ottawa County.

Meet Andrea Torres, events and volunteer coordinator at the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Photos: Courtesy Children’s Advocacy Center

Q: What need for your services exists in Ottawa County?

A: Current statistics show that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. In perspective, that equals two children per classroom.

Q: How do families find you?

A: The CAC receives referrals from law enforcement or child protective services of cases involving child sexual abuse, witnessing of violence and child sex trafficking.

Q: How does the CAC respond?

A: The CAC’s mission is to provide childcentered prevention, advocacy and team intervention in investigation, assessment and treatment of child sexual abuse inclusive of all children and families. We believe no one should have to go it alone. They should have a team on their side. The individuals who work here are caring, kind, passionate, listening and wonderful.

CAC staff conduct forensic interviews to assess the possibility of abuse, and to assess what services the survivor and supportive family may need. Forensic interviews are designed to gather the facts from a child in a manner that is developmentally appropriate, safe, and comfortable for the child and family. CAC’s other services include therapy, medical exams, court preparation, victim advocacy and prevention programs. Our multidisciplinary team works together to make all of this happen every single day. We are the only program in Ottawa County that provides this array of services free and in collaboration with law enforcement, child protective services and the prosecutor’s office.

Q: How can volunteers support your work?

A: Our Dream Team program allows you to be a part of a powerful ongoing group of supporters. Each member or group pledges to raise $1,000 over the course of a year through their own fundraising efforts, with the full support of our events team.

We have many other volunteer opportunities: stepping into the office each week for front desk support, being a part of our Kids Have Rights program, working on one-time community or group projects, facility maintenance and our Care Closet support team.

Q: How can people participate in your prevention programs, and are there steps they should take proactively?

A: We provide body safety presentations to over 20,000 kids each year in kindergarten to grade 4. To attend our adult trainings on how to recognize, respond to, and report abuse, please visit our website events calendar to learn about upcoming training opportunities.

We have 3 top recommendations for adult caregivers.

1. Please teach children the proper names for all of their body parts.

2. Teach them respect for their own and others’ bodies.

3. Do not force children to kiss, hug or sit on the laps of other people — even close relatives — if they ever feel uncomfortable doing so. Let the choice be theirs.

CALENDAREVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1—Oct. 27

Grand Haven: Sandy Point Beach House, Jazz Music Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. — Sandy Point Beach House is continuing its long tradition of Thursday Night Jazz. Comprised of a core of some of the finest instrumental and vocal artists combined with both artistic and creative musical talents. Check SPBH Facebook for who will be entertaining guests. Enjoy awesome food and great music at the lakeshore. — sandypointbeachhouse.com

Sept. 2

Spring Lake: Kody Bryant Carpenter Live at Burger Theory, 940 W. Savidge, Spring Lake. Admission is free as part of this summer series of live music. — https://bit.ly/3ocVKie

Sept. 2–3

Holland: The Found Cottage Mercantile Market, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Sept. 2, 3-8 p.m. and Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Gathering of 150 vendors from all over the United States to meet up for a twoday market featuring food trucks, vintage vendors, handmade artisans and more. — thefoundcottage.com

Sept. 2

Muskegon: Muskegon Polish Festival, Hackley Park, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Cost, $10. Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend at Hackley Park, the Muskegon Polish Festival is family friendly. American and Polish food and beer, plus polka music galore, will be available. Vendors offering T-shirts, pottery, jewelry and other items of Polish nature. Usually an entrance fee for adults, and kids get in for free.

— muskegonpolishfest.com

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

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

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Saugatuck: The Market at SCA, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, — Seasonal market where local farmers offer fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. A wide variety of artisan baked goods, including allnatural honey, maple syrup, farm fresh eggs, duck eggs,

Star of Saugatuck

Photo: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

cheeses, meats, gourmet mushrooms and small-batch custom coffees. There also will be healthy snacks, greens, preserves, gluten-free, vegan, dips, dog treats and much more!

— sc4a.org/event/the-market-at-sca

Sept. 5

Grand Haven: Labor Day Bridge Walk, Third Street Bridge, 9-11 a.m. — Annual community walk on Labor Day beginning near the Third Street Bridge. Community is invited to participate. — visitgrandhaven.com

Sept. 5

Holland: Holland/Zeeland Labor Day Truck Parade, Holland Civic Center, 9:15 a.m.-noon — Bring your ear plugs and an appetite for big rigs and free ice cream to the 16th Annual Labor Day Truck Parade! Starting in Zeeland at 9:15 a.m., 75 trucks make their way along the parade route to the Holland Civic Center. You can see them up close, meet the drivers, snag some giveaways and learn more about the companies that make West Michigan such a great place to work and live. Also at the Civic Center will be a free ice cream social, face painting and a balloon artist.

— (616) 566-6457, truckparade.org

Sept. 7, 8, 9

Holland: Comedian Rob Schneider presented by Full House Comedy at Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Sept. 7, 7 p.m., Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Sept. 9, 9:30 p.m. Schneider is a household name and bonafide comedy star. Known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, Schneider has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy. General admission is $40 and VIP is $75. — https://www.fullhousecomedy.com/events/ rob-schneider-presented-by-full-house-comedyat-park-theatre

Sept 8

Holland: Art on the Island, Windmill Island Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave., downtown Holland, 6-9 p.m. Artists are invited to capture the beauty of Windmill Island Gardens in categories of Plein Air Painting, Photography, and Best of the Rest. There are cash prizes for each category, which will be announced at the Gala on Sept. 8. Free admission. Pet friendly. — https://www.holland.org/events/art-island-0

Sept. 10 & Oct. 8

Saugatuck: Wine on the Water, Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 3 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

Sept. 10

Holland: Holland Symphony Classics Up Close, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Jack H. Miller Auditorium, 221 Columbia Ave., Holland. Get really up close and personal with the new on-stage seating option for Classics Up Close! HSO presents an intimate concert featuring Ravel, Debussy, Faure and other audience favorites. — (616)-796-6780, hso@hollandsymphony.org

Sept. 10

Holland: An Evening with Jake Kershaw, 7 p.m., Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave. Kershaw has accomplished more in music than someone twice his age. He has had the privilege of playing with great performers such as Jonny Lang, Tommy Emmanuel, Anthony Gomes, Larry McCray, Albert Cummings and Walter Trout, and has opened for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Bernard Allison, Samantha Fish, Marcus King, Wayne Baker Brooks and Tab Benoit. Kershaw recorded and released his first EP, “Piece of My Mind,” in the summer of 2017 when he was 16 years old. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. — https://parktheatreholland.ludus.com/index. php?show_id=17157

CALENDAREVENTS OF

Sept. 10

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, Ox-Bow House and Krista Reuter Studio to discover one-of-akind paintings, digital art collages, ceramics, glass, sculpture and unique mixed-media paper creations. — facebook.com/ArtonCenterDouglasMI

Sept 10

Fennville: Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery 50th anniversary Ciderfest, Noon-5 p.m., in the walnut grove on the Pie Pantry grounds. The venerable family-owned establishment throws a birthday bash with two bands, hayrides, a corn maze and other activities for kids and adults. Advance tickets through EventBrite (adults $15, kids discounted) entitle each ticketholder to five tickets for food and drink. Season-long live music Saturdays resume at Crane’s the following Saturday, 1-4 p.m., and continue through Oct. 29. — cranespiepantry.com/events

Sept. 10

Saugatuck/Douglas: Annual Mt. Baldhead Challenge. Starting and ending at Oval Beach, Mount Baldhead, Back Again: Bigger. Badder. Better Than Ever. The Mt. Baldhead Challenge will be back, in person. Registration began Saturday, May 15. All proceeds from the Mt. Baldhead Challenge go directly toward the Boys & Girls Club of Saugatuck/Douglas. — facebook.com/MtBaldheadChallenge

Sept. 10

Zeeland: Fall Peddlers’ Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Church Street. Enjoy the open-air lifestyle markets with one-of-a-kind vendors peddling their wares from vintage furniture and décor, architectural salvage, farm-to-table treats, handmade specialties, antiques, repurposed finds and live music.

— https://www.cityofzeeland.com/524/Fall-Events

Sept. 11

Grand Haven/Holland: Holland Haven Marathon, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — The Holland Haven Full Marathon Route is from Grand Haven to Holland. The Holland Haven Half Marathon begins at Camp Geneva along the Lake Michigan coastline. Runners follow scenic Lakeshore Drive past the beaches and into the city of Holland. The flat and fast course is comprised of paved bike paths along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. This one-way race is one-of-a-kind in West Michigan, uniting communities in a unique event.

— hollandhavenmarathon.com

Sept. 15–18

Muskegon: Michigan Irish Music Festival, Heritage Landing — Three full festival days and a Thursday Pub Preview Party! Featuring live Irish entertainment daily under seven large, covered stages, from traditional Irish and folk music to contemporary Celtic rock to storytelling and Irish dance. Festival hours: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 16, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., Catholic Mass and music from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Pub features traditional Irish beverages while The Celtic Kitchen offers traditional Irish food and festival favorites in the food court. Activities for all ages including cultural offerings on the Galway Stage, performances on the Dance Stage, crafts and fun in Wee Ones Area, and shopping in the Irish Market and Irish Store.

— visitmuskegon.com, michiganirish.org

Mt. Baldhead Saugatuck

Photo: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

CALENDAREVENTS OF

Sept. 16-24

Grand Haven: Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Celebrate the many ways the Hispanic community makes Grand Haven a great place to live. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative, the celebration will be a week of events, music, food and dancing, all showcasing the enrichment of Hispanic culture in the Grand Haven Area. Admission is free to this event at 101 N. Harbor Drive. — info@tcpuentes.org.

Sept. 17

Holland: Mom To Mom and Makers Market Sale, 1627 West Lakewood Blvd., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 24. Sale is outdoors in the Harderwyk Ministeries parking and combines Mom2Mom and Makers Market events. Proceeds from Mom2Mom sale will benefit Harderwyk Missions and Breakfast with Baby. — (616) 399-9190, harderwyk.com

Sept. 17

Holland: The Big Give: Back to School, downtown Holland, 10 am.-8 p.m. This charity-shopping event returns to downtown Holland. All participating

merchants will donate 15% of all of their sales all day long to 15 different nonprofit organizations.

Sept. 18

Grand Haven: Salmon Run & Walk, downtown Grand Haven, 8-10 a.m. — This annual 5K race is part of the Salmon Festival celebration. Course travels through downtown Grand Haven and welcomes both runners and walkers. — visitgrandhaven.com/things/ outdoor-activities/running/running-events

Sept. 21

Holland: Wednesday Night Sailboat Races, 6:30-8 p.m., Holland State Park, 2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Come see the local sailboats battle it out on the water. Leaving from the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club (2157 S. Shore Drive), the sailboats head out into the big lake, where they race each other around a dinghy multiple times and then head back to the yacht club. — (616) 335-5815

CALENDAREVENTS OF

Sept. 24

Holland: Family Funfest, Nelis’ Dutch Village and Holland Town Center, noon-6 p.m. — The annual Family Funfest benefits Grant Me Hope’s mission of finding foster children adoptive homes before they age out of the system alone. In addition to a semi-truck show, there will be a motorcycle and car show. Top 125 will receive an award. Registration the day of event starts at 1 p.m. (Day of registration is $20 for cars and $15 for motorcycles). The show lasts from 3-6 p.m. Free meal along with free admission to historical Nelis’ Dutch Village. — grantmehope.org/funfest

Sept. 28

Holland: Self-Guided Tours at the Felt Mansion, 1-4 p.m., Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave. Tour the 1925 Felt Mansion at your own pace. Visitors must be able to navigate steps to view the upper levels. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors over 62 years old, and free admission for children under 12 years old. Please arrive before 3 p.m. Doors close at 4 p.m. — (616) 335-8982, feltmansion.org

Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Holland: International Festival of Holland, Holland Civic Center Place, noon-6 p.m. — The 2022 International Festival of Holland offers a weekend of global events for all ages and interests. Kids’ films, The World of Business, children’s fiesta and world arena, mercado with global goods and international foods, mainstage performers — cityofholland.com/1100/ International-Festival-of-Holland

OCTOBER

Oct. 1

Holland: Doug Loves Movies, 4:20 p.m., Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave. Doug Benson has hosted his weekly comedy podcast “Doug Loves Movies” since 2006, which is recorded in front of a live audience in Los Angeles and clubs across the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie-related games.

Oct. 2-8

Zeeland: Pumpkinfest, Main & Church streets, downtown Zeeland.175th Anniversary Celebration! A week long celebration showcasing the history of Zeeland’s founding along with Zeeland largest and most cherished family festival. — zeelandfestivals.com

Oct. 6-9

Sept. 24

Saugatuck: Beer on the Boat, Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 3 p.m. — Join us for a 90-minute cruise while a rep from the featured brewery provides samples and information on a selection of their brews. $60 per person, 21 years and older. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

Sept. 25

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

Fennville: Annual Goose Festival, downtown Fennville — Carnival is from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday; 4-9 p.m. on Friday; and noon-9 p.m. on Saturday. Fennville’s Annual Goose Festival is an all-weekend long event. Celebrate fall in downtown Fennville with carnival rides, games, live music, food, drinks and more! Gooseberry 5K on Saturday and Gosling Run on Sunday. — fennvillegoosefestival.com

Oct. 7

Holland: Fire Truck Parade, begins at the corner of 8th Street and Columbia Avenue then travels down 8th Street to the Civic Center. After the parade, the Holland Area Fire Prevention Council will present a number of fire safety events at the Civic Center starting 7 p.m. Watch over 50 fire trucks roll down 8th Street. Fire trucks will be on display and safety demonstrations will be given at the Holland Civic Center Place. — https://www.cityofholland.com/269/ Fire-Operations

Fall Fest Holland

Photo: Carmel Brown/DeVries Photography

CALENDAREVENTS OF

Oct. 7-8

Holland: Fall Fest, downtown Holland, 8th Street, is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Pumpkin carving, community planting, street performers, hayrides, artisan market, walking tours and farmers market are a few reasons to come to Holland for this annual fall event — (616) 796-1210

Oct. 8

Saugatuck: Wine on the Water, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Star of Saugatuck, 716 Water St., Saugatuck. 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. Valid ID required. No discount for non-drinkers. — 269-857-4261, saugatuckboatcruises.com

Oct. 8 & 9

Douglas: Art on Center, downtown Douglas, 12-5 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 Ox-Bow House and Krista Reuter Studio to discover one-of-akind paintings, digital art collages, ceramics, glass, sculpture and unique mixed-media paper creations. — Facebook.com/ArtonCenterDouglasMI

Oct. 8 & 9

Saugatuck/Douglas: 45th Annual Fall Gallery Stroll, noon-5 p.m. – For over 40 years, Saugatuck/ Douglas has hosted its annual Fall Gallery Stroll, a highly anticipated art event appreciated by visitors and locals alike. Wander through dozens of galleries and artists’ studios along the picturesque streets of downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. The two communities make for a charming backdrop (which typically includes the brilliant fall colors), as you stroll leisurely from one unique gallery to the next. Chat with the artists, watch live demos, enjoy live music, and between gallery visits, sample delicious local bites and refreshments all while expanding your artistic tastes. — visitsaugatuck.com

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Photos by Tami

CALENDAREVENTS OF

Oct. 13

Spring Lake: Farm & Garden Market, Tanglefoot Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Come to Spring Lake to purchase fresh, Michigan grown and/or produced foods.

Oct. 15

Grand Haven: Chow-Down/Merchant & Makers Centertown, 7 N. Seventh St., noon-6 p.m. — This Merchants and Makers Market is in partnership with Chow-Down Centertown. Presented by Grand Haven Main Street, this is the second year for the fall event in Centertown Grand Haven. There will be food trucks, live music (organized by Jon of Guitar Haven) in multiple locations and a market with all your favorite merchants and makers. We encourage you to bring non-perishables to donate to the Momentum Center’s Micro-Pantry.

— visitgrandhaven.com/event/ chow-down-centertown, facebook.com/ events/725887291707985

Oct. 22

Saugatuck: Beer on the Boat featuring Guardian Brewing Company, Saugatuck Boat Cruises, 3 p.m.

— Join us for a 90-minute cruise while a rep from the featured brewery provides samples and information on a selection of their brews. $60 per person, 21 years and older. — saugatuckboatcruises.com

Ox-Bow Goes To Hell

Oct. 29

Douglas: Adult Halloween Parade, 10 p.m. — Lineup for the parade starts at 9:30 p.m. at Berry Field. this Halloween parade has grown into one of the biggest events of the year, drawing thousands of spectators from all around the country. If you’re interested in being more than a spectator, get into the lineup and strut your stuff down the parade route. Our giant parade mascot, The Pumpkin King, rises from the ashes at 10 p.m. to get the whole thing rolling! — douglashalloween.com

Oct. 29

Saugatuck: Boos Cruise, 5 p.m. — Join us for a ghoulish good time. We will have drink specials, a costume contest and a few tricks or treats too! This 90-minute cruise is for 21 years and older only. Limit 80 people, $60 a ticket.

— saugatuckboatcruises.com/halloween

Oct. 31

Zeeland: Trick or Treat on Mainstreet, downtown Zeeland. Enjoy cider and donuts, trick or treat at participating businesses, and photo stations to snap a picture.

— https://www.cityofzeeland.com/ 405/Downtown-Trick-or-Treat

Adult Halloween Parade Douglas

Photo: Mark Dryer

Resale Trail

SHOP THE TRAIL OF UNIQUE BOUTIQUES