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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR EVENTS
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| To further assist in the promotion of Fennville, the Fennville Downtown Development Authority has joined the West Michigan Tourist Association. |
The Fennville Downtown
Development Authority is
working to have all district
members develop a page on
facebook.
The explosion of Facebook
and social networking has
advantages in the business
world. Our goal is to have all
Fennville businesses to
assist to "Get the Word" out
about Fennville!
As we receive word of a new
Fennville business on
Facebook, we will add them to
the list. We will also be
sending out future newsletters
on our facebook page. So
don't miss out, become a fan
of Fennville and surrounding
Fennville Businesses!
City of Fennville*
Fennville Tire Center*
Salt of the Earth*
Childrens Museum*
Cranes Pie Pantry
FennValley Winery
Blue Coast Artists
Fennville Public Schools
Tastee Treet
LaShell Photography
Kingsley House
Lakeshore Smiles*
Third Stone Studio*
Fennville Arts Movement*
*Denotes DDA District Member
Development Authority is
working to have all district
members develop a page on
facebook.
The explosion of Facebook
and social networking has
advantages in the business
world. Our goal is to have all
Fennville businesses to
assist to "Get the Word" out
about Fennville!
As we receive word of a new
Fennville business on
Facebook, we will add them to
the list. We will also be
sending out future newsletters
on our facebook page. So
don't miss out, become a fan
of Fennville and surrounding
Fennville Businesses!
City of Fennville*
Fennville Tire Center*
Salt of the Earth*
Childrens Museum*
Cranes Pie Pantry
FennValley Winery
Blue Coast Artists
Fennville Public Schools
Tastee Treet
LaShell Photography
Kingsley House
Lakeshore Smiles*
Third Stone Studio*
Fennville Arts Movement*
*Denotes DDA District Member
Star Wars Party at The Children’s Museum of Fennville
Don’t miss this great event, come Saturday,
August 14, 2010 from 10A.M. - 3 P.M. Meet and
Interact with Star Wars Characters from the 501st
Legion, do activities and make Star Wars crafts.
Enter our Star Wars Character look alike contest
and you will be entered in a drawing for a chance
to win a prize. Please call ahead for Character
Show Times.
Admission is only $3.50 for ages (1-adult) under 1 and members are FREE
For more information visit our website, www.fennvillechildren.org or call the museum at 269-
561-8494.
Don’t miss this great event, come Saturday,
August 14, 2010 from 10A.M. - 3 P.M. Meet and
Interact with Star Wars Characters from the 501st
Legion, do activities and make Star Wars crafts.
Enter our Star Wars Character look alike contest
and you will be entered in a drawing for a chance
to win a prize. Please call ahead for Character
Show Times.
Admission is only $3.50 for ages (1-adult) under 1 and members are FREE
For more information visit our website, www.fennvillechildren.org or call the museum at 269-
561-8494.
| OVER 56,000 RAISED! |
Sidetrack Bar and Grill Not Sidelined in Fight Against Cancer
Fennville, MI - Besides delicious food and a great drink
prices, Sidetrack Bar and Grill is more than a local
watering hole. They have provided more than $25,000
toward the fight against cancer in Allegan County
Lakeshore. More importantly, they have had fun doing it.
As a team in both the 2009 and 2010 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of
Allegan County Lakeshore events, “Sidetrackers” has been the number one
fundraising team in the area since the inauguration of the Relay event.
They’ve reached this great accomplishment by skipping the bake sales and spaghetti
dinners typically associated with fundraising activity. Instead, Sidetrackers got
creative and fun, hosting everything from hillbilly horseshoes, playing the game with
toilet seats instead of actual horseshoes; trivia games; a children’s carnival; and a
make-shift “jail” permanently located in the Sidetracker establishment - allowing
patrons to “arrest” others and pay “bail” to get out - proceeds of which all benefit their
Relay team.
The $25,000 raised by Sidetrack Bar and Grill allows the American Cancer Society to
provide to provide the following: COMPLETE STORY
Fennville, MI - Besides delicious food and a great drink
prices, Sidetrack Bar and Grill is more than a local
watering hole. They have provided more than $25,000
toward the fight against cancer in Allegan County
Lakeshore. More importantly, they have had fun doing it.
As a team in both the 2009 and 2010 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of
Allegan County Lakeshore events, “Sidetrackers” has been the number one
fundraising team in the area since the inauguration of the Relay event.
They’ve reached this great accomplishment by skipping the bake sales and spaghetti
dinners typically associated with fundraising activity. Instead, Sidetrackers got
creative and fun, hosting everything from hillbilly horseshoes, playing the game with
toilet seats instead of actual horseshoes; trivia games; a children’s carnival; and a
make-shift “jail” permanently located in the Sidetracker establishment - allowing
patrons to “arrest” others and pay “bail” to get out - proceeds of which all benefit their
Relay team.
The $25,000 raised by Sidetrack Bar and Grill allows the American Cancer Society to
provide to provide the following: COMPLETE STORY
DISCOVERY DANCE TO HOLD SUMMER PRODUCTION
Discovery Dance of Fennville will be performing their summer production of "The
Dancing Lion King" on Saturday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm, at the Fennville High
School Auditorium. The cast includes 26 local children ranging in age from 3
years old through teens, as well as 4 local adults. Rehearsals have been taking
place several times a week since mid-June. This is the first time Discovery
Dance will be performing a show that tells a story.
The show has been simplified into 6 main dances with a narrator speaking
between scenes to help the audience follow the story. Children of all ages will
absolutely love this show. The costumes are all originals, made by local crafters
and seamstresses. The soundtrack is from the beloved children's movie "The
Lion King". The cast includes: 5 zebras, 5 elephants, 4 giraffes, 4 hyenas,
Mufasa, Sarabi, Scar, Young Simba, Adult Simba, Young Nala, Adult Nala, Zazu,
Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa and a narrator. Comedy, Tragedy, and Drama will all be
included in this brief, (less than an hour) but exciting live performance.
"The Dancing Lion King" is about a young lion cub, Simba, who is born to King
Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. They live in the peaceful kingdom of Pride Rock
where herds of animals live happily together. Simba and his best friend Nala
enjoy exploring, which gets them into some trouble toward the beginning of the
show. Later it is revealed that Mufasa's evil brother, Scar is consumed with
jealousy that he will never be King. Scar then devises a plan along with a pack
of hyenas, to eliminate both Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa is killed, and Simba is
deceived into believing that he caused his own father's death. He runs away to
a faraway land where he is befriended by an unlikely pair, a meercat named
Timon, and a warthog named Pumbaa. The three friends are happy in their
jungle paradise, where their motto is "Hakuna Matata", meaning "no worries".
During this time, Simba grows into a handsome, maned young lion. Their worry
free life doesn't last long though, a beautiful young lioness enters the scene
while hunting for food. Simba recognizes her as his childhood friend, Nala. The
two quickly realize that their friendship has grown into something more.
However, there is trouble back at Pride Rock. Scar's kingship has caused
drought and misery for all of the animals there. Simba, Nala, Timon, and
Pumbaa, along with other royal assistants (a bird named Zazu, and a wise old
monkey named Rafiki) return to Pride Rock to fight for the Kingship to be
returned to Simba. Fire cleanses the land and Simba is made King. The story
ends happily with the birth of a new lion cub to King Simba and Princess Nala.
Herds of animals again congregate to rejoice at the prospects of a new era of
peace in the Pridelands.
Tickets are $3 at the door. Children age 3 and under are free.
The city of Fennville is actively promoting the arts with the DDA's Art Movement,
and the upcoming "Arts Jam" in August. The faculty, staff and students of
Discovery Dance are glad to be able to help promote the art of dance here in
this artistically inclined small town.
More information can be found at www.DiscoveryDanceFennville.com or by
calling (269) 355-0562.
Discovery Dance of Fennville will be performing their summer production of "The
Dancing Lion King" on Saturday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm, at the Fennville High
School Auditorium. The cast includes 26 local children ranging in age from 3
years old through teens, as well as 4 local adults. Rehearsals have been taking
place several times a week since mid-June. This is the first time Discovery
Dance will be performing a show that tells a story.
The show has been simplified into 6 main dances with a narrator speaking
between scenes to help the audience follow the story. Children of all ages will
absolutely love this show. The costumes are all originals, made by local crafters
and seamstresses. The soundtrack is from the beloved children's movie "The
Lion King". The cast includes: 5 zebras, 5 elephants, 4 giraffes, 4 hyenas,
Mufasa, Sarabi, Scar, Young Simba, Adult Simba, Young Nala, Adult Nala, Zazu,
Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa and a narrator. Comedy, Tragedy, and Drama will all be
included in this brief, (less than an hour) but exciting live performance.
"The Dancing Lion King" is about a young lion cub, Simba, who is born to King
Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. They live in the peaceful kingdom of Pride Rock
where herds of animals live happily together. Simba and his best friend Nala
enjoy exploring, which gets them into some trouble toward the beginning of the
show. Later it is revealed that Mufasa's evil brother, Scar is consumed with
jealousy that he will never be King. Scar then devises a plan along with a pack
of hyenas, to eliminate both Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa is killed, and Simba is
deceived into believing that he caused his own father's death. He runs away to
a faraway land where he is befriended by an unlikely pair, a meercat named
Timon, and a warthog named Pumbaa. The three friends are happy in their
jungle paradise, where their motto is "Hakuna Matata", meaning "no worries".
During this time, Simba grows into a handsome, maned young lion. Their worry
free life doesn't last long though, a beautiful young lioness enters the scene
while hunting for food. Simba recognizes her as his childhood friend, Nala. The
two quickly realize that their friendship has grown into something more.
However, there is trouble back at Pride Rock. Scar's kingship has caused
drought and misery for all of the animals there. Simba, Nala, Timon, and
Pumbaa, along with other royal assistants (a bird named Zazu, and a wise old
monkey named Rafiki) return to Pride Rock to fight for the Kingship to be
returned to Simba. Fire cleanses the land and Simba is made King. The story
ends happily with the birth of a new lion cub to King Simba and Princess Nala.
Herds of animals again congregate to rejoice at the prospects of a new era of
peace in the Pridelands.
Tickets are $3 at the door. Children age 3 and under are free.
The city of Fennville is actively promoting the arts with the DDA's Art Movement,
and the upcoming "Arts Jam" in August. The faculty, staff and students of
Discovery Dance are glad to be able to help promote the art of dance here in
this artistically inclined small town.
More information can be found at www.DiscoveryDanceFennville.com or by
calling (269) 355-0562.
GREATER FENNVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
‘Tuesdays in the Park’ Concert Series
The Eighth Annual Fennville ‘Tuesdays in the Park’ free community concert series
concluded its 2010 season on August 3rd. The Greater Fennville Chamber of
Commerce would like to thank all the local businesses and community members
who supported this year’s series which featured a variety of music from bluegrass
and blues to swing, American folk and world music.
Concession sale proceeds will be used to provide two scholarships to 2011
graduates of the Fennville Public Schools pursuing a higher degree from a state
institution in the area of business and who have Chamber affiliation.
Special thanks to the following businesses for their financial support of the series;
Alexander’s Drug Store, Birds Eye Foods, Charlie Schreiner Photography,
Chemical Bank, City of Fennville Downtown Development Authority, Crane’s Pie
Pantry Restaurant, Darpel and Associates Builders Inc., Discovery Dance,
EcoSmart Electronics Recycling LLC, Fennville Family Medicine, Fennville Main
Street Market, Fennville Tire Center, Fraser Trebilcock Davis Dunlap, PC, Golden
Orchards, Hidden Pond B&B, Hilliard Lyons, Lakeshore Lodging, Inc., Lakeshore
Smiles, Lakeside Electric of Fennville LLC, McKellips Construction Company,
Rainbow International Restoration and Cleaning, Robert Hutchinson, Roper/Dykstra
Landscaping, Inc., Ruggles Farm Bureau Insurance, Salt of the Earth Restaurant,
Sam and Haidee Morehead, Schrock Music, Septic Tank Systems Co. Inc.
Visit the Chamber website at www.greaterfennville.com for more information about
the Greater Fennville Chamber of Commerce. Anyone wishing to contribute toward
concert sponsorship for the 2011 series or the scholarship fund should contact
Martha Wickett-Schrock at 269.561.2420 or email mmschrock@verizon.net .
Thank you and we will see you next year!
‘Tuesdays in the Park’ Concert Series
The Eighth Annual Fennville ‘Tuesdays in the Park’ free community concert series
concluded its 2010 season on August 3rd. The Greater Fennville Chamber of
Commerce would like to thank all the local businesses and community members
who supported this year’s series which featured a variety of music from bluegrass
and blues to swing, American folk and world music.
Concession sale proceeds will be used to provide two scholarships to 2011
graduates of the Fennville Public Schools pursuing a higher degree from a state
institution in the area of business and who have Chamber affiliation.
Special thanks to the following businesses for their financial support of the series;
Alexander’s Drug Store, Birds Eye Foods, Charlie Schreiner Photography,
Chemical Bank, City of Fennville Downtown Development Authority, Crane’s Pie
Pantry Restaurant, Darpel and Associates Builders Inc., Discovery Dance,
EcoSmart Electronics Recycling LLC, Fennville Family Medicine, Fennville Main
Street Market, Fennville Tire Center, Fraser Trebilcock Davis Dunlap, PC, Golden
Orchards, Hidden Pond B&B, Hilliard Lyons, Lakeshore Lodging, Inc., Lakeshore
Smiles, Lakeside Electric of Fennville LLC, McKellips Construction Company,
Rainbow International Restoration and Cleaning, Robert Hutchinson, Roper/Dykstra
Landscaping, Inc., Ruggles Farm Bureau Insurance, Salt of the Earth Restaurant,
Sam and Haidee Morehead, Schrock Music, Septic Tank Systems Co. Inc.
Visit the Chamber website at www.greaterfennville.com for more information about
the Greater Fennville Chamber of Commerce. Anyone wishing to contribute toward
concert sponsorship for the 2011 series or the scholarship fund should contact
Martha Wickett-Schrock at 269.561.2420 or email mmschrock@verizon.net .
Thank you and we will see you next year!
Fennville Arts Movement announces first event
Fennville, Michigan, August 5, 2010 —
The Fennville Arts Movement will be holding their first
event on Saturday August 21 in downtown Fennville.
Art Jam, which is a free event, kicks off at 1pm on the
corner of Main Street (M-89) and Maple Street with live
music, art and dance.
Art Jam will feature art and craft booths with artists
doing demonstrations of their work throughout the day.
“One of our goals with Art Jam is to show people a wide
variety of what art is. This why we are incorporating
working artists along with dance and music performances”
states Fennville Arts Movement co-chair, Michele
Overweg. The Fennville District Library Youth Services
will be hosting a kid’s art tent at Art Jam. Discovery
Dance of Fennville will be doing a performance at 2:30
and Encore Dance Company of Dowagiac will be performing
at 5:00. Tejano band, Nuevo Proyekto will get Art Jam started at 1pm.
Holland/Fennville based jam rock band, NORBO (featuring members of Uncle
Rhombus) will take the stage at 3:30. Irish rock band, The Waxies, will be closing
out Art Jam starting at 6:00. Art Jam is a free event, but attendees will receive a
wristband upon entrance. Show your wristband at participating area restaurants,
including Su Casa, Salt of the Earth and Crane’s Pie Pantry, to receive special
promotions throughout the day.
Art Jam will be taking place Saturday, August 21 from 1pm-8pm in downtown
Fennville on the corner of Main Street (M-89) and Maple Street. In the event of rain
Art Jam will be held in the basement of the Fennville District Library.
The Fennville Arts Movement was formed in the spring of 2010 with a goal that by
promoting the arts in Fennville they would be able to aid in the growth of the
downtown and make the area a destination spot for locals and visitors alike. By
thinking outside the box they hope to encourage creativity and inspire the community
to become involved with the arts.
Fennville, Michigan, August 5, 2010 —
The Fennville Arts Movement will be holding their first
event on Saturday August 21 in downtown Fennville.
Art Jam, which is a free event, kicks off at 1pm on the
corner of Main Street (M-89) and Maple Street with live
music, art and dance.
Art Jam will feature art and craft booths with artists
doing demonstrations of their work throughout the day.
“One of our goals with Art Jam is to show people a wide
variety of what art is. This why we are incorporating
working artists along with dance and music performances”
states Fennville Arts Movement co-chair, Michele
Overweg. The Fennville District Library Youth Services
will be hosting a kid’s art tent at Art Jam. Discovery
Dance of Fennville will be doing a performance at 2:30
and Encore Dance Company of Dowagiac will be performing
at 5:00. Tejano band, Nuevo Proyekto will get Art Jam started at 1pm.
Holland/Fennville based jam rock band, NORBO (featuring members of Uncle
Rhombus) will take the stage at 3:30. Irish rock band, The Waxies, will be closing
out Art Jam starting at 6:00. Art Jam is a free event, but attendees will receive a
wristband upon entrance. Show your wristband at participating area restaurants,
including Su Casa, Salt of the Earth and Crane’s Pie Pantry, to receive special
promotions throughout the day.
Art Jam will be taking place Saturday, August 21 from 1pm-8pm in downtown
Fennville on the corner of Main Street (M-89) and Maple Street. In the event of rain
Art Jam will be held in the basement of the Fennville District Library.
The Fennville Arts Movement was formed in the spring of 2010 with a goal that by
promoting the arts in Fennville they would be able to aid in the growth of the
downtown and make the area a destination spot for locals and visitors alike. By
thinking outside the box they hope to encourage creativity and inspire the community
to become involved with the arts.
