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Tuesday November 17:
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For
COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570
1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.
Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit Opening
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. The maker stitches these different parts to one another to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. Like a quilt, our lives are made of strips that must be sewn together to create a story with a lasting legacy. Details, stories, and objects are all pieces of our lives that can be combined in endless ways. Even one missing piece leaves the story incomplete and the quilt unfinished. In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Wednesday November 18:
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570
1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.
Intro to Crochet: Textured Slouch Hat
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages 12+ $50 for the 2-week class and all materials. Crochet is creative and fun! Keeping up with the trends is easy once you know the basic techniques. In this class, you’ll learn the basics and beyond (chain st, single crochet, double crochet, slip st); enough to start your first project. You will also learn how to do textures, ridges and work in the round to further your crochet skills. You’ll make a fashionable beanie for any age!
This class is designed for people who have NO crochet experience whatsoever. Ambitious beginners are welcome! All materials, including yarn and a crochet hook, will be provided. We have 7 different yarn colors to choose from, but only 1 skein of each color, so once a color is claimed, it will no longer be available. View the colors we have available here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/intro-to-crochet-yarn Tickets are listed according to the color of yarn, so when you select your ticket, you will choose your yarn color! Class Outline November 11: crochet terminology, how to hold the crochet hook and yarn, chain stitch, single crochet stitch, double crochet stitch
November 18: crocheting in front and back post, creating textures, ridges and working in the round and learning final touch techniques
Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/…/intro-to-crochet… COVID-19 Considerations: Class size is limited to 7 students. Each student will get their own table which will be 6 ft from the neighboring tables. Students will have their own set of supplies that will be sanitized before class. Students should wear masks, use the provided hand sanitizer, and abide by social distancing mandates.
ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.
Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit Opening
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. The maker stitches these different parts to one another to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. Like a quilt, our lives are made of strips that must be sewn together to create a story with a lasting legacy. Details, stories, and objects are all pieces of our lives that can be combined in endless ways. Even one missing piece leaves the story incomplete and the quilt unfinished. In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Kids Acrylic Paint Pouring: Dirty Flip Cup
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come create with Sabryna at the McLaughlin Community Fellowship located at 1198 Spring St. 25% of the proceeds from this workshop will go to the McLaughlin Community Fellowship, where it is hosted. Acrylic Paint Pouring is fun, a bit messy, and a little unpredictable too. We all know kids love to make messes. Students will learn about the materials, tools and techniques needed in this form of paint pouring and each participant will create their own 8″ x 10″ beautiful mess. Tools and materials provided. This class is for ages 5-16 (5-11 with adult supervision) and materials and tools will be provided. Class size is limited, so please register ahead of time. Adults can also take this class with their kids (please, no adults that are not accompanying kids), just keep in mind that it is geared toward kids and there will be kids in the class. Fees apply per canvas created: 1 Canvas = $10.00 and one registration. 231-736-6642 text for questions
Thursday November 19:
Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit Opening
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. The maker stitches these different parts to one another to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. Like a quilt, our lives are made of strips that must be sewn together to create a story with a lasting legacy. Details, stories, and objects are all pieces of our lives that can be combined in endless ways. Even one missing piece leaves the story incomplete and the quilt unfinished. In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570
1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.
Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave.
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays, compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask
Little Learners STEM Playgroup
10:00 am – 11:00 am
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the fourth Thursday of each month. (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). During this program participants will be invited into one of two rooms for a story time inside. Then both groups will head outside for socially distanced playtime. Registration via Eventbrite is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. Due to the current restrictions 10 people will be allowed in each story room. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-learners-stem-playgroup-tickets-119465268835
Also in consideration of current health concerns we will temp check everyone at the door, and while inside the museum everyone over 2 years of age will need to wear a mask according to our current policy. Outside we kindly ask that adults wear masks, but children are not required to.
This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 inside and the rest outside. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more, all with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme!
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Friday November 20:
Gingerbread House Building!
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Build your own gingerbread house at the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club located at 280 W. Webster Ave. Instructions and all the fun materials are included to create your own masterpiece! Due to COVID, 1 family or group per table. $15 per house OR $20 per take-home kit, pre-order is strongly suggested. RSVP to nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com phone 231-730-0887
Dangle Earrings Workshop by Sabryna’s Natural Creations
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Come and learn how to make dangle earrings with us at McLaughlin Community Fellowship located at 1198 Spring St. Learn the materials, tools and techniques used in order to make dangle earrings. Each student will make one pair of earrings that feature genuine semi-precious stones. For ages 10+ (Students aged 10-12 require adult supervision.) 25% of the proceeds from this workshop will go to the McLaughlin Community Center, where it is hosted. Text 231-736-6642
White Lake Area Holiday Walk 2020
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Visit the Whitehall and Montague to enjoy the 26th Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk! Enjoy Christmas Open Houses, featuring gift guides, discounts & special sales, and delicious refreshments. Visit with Santa Claus and see if you made the nice list this year (fingers-crossed). Participating merchants and Santa’s time and locations are located on the Holiday Walk Star Map/Entry Form, which can be picked up at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce or any participating Holiday Walk stop (look for the big blue sign in the window). Submit your completed Holiday Walk Map/Entry Form and enter the drawing to win a $50 White Lake Gift Certificate. (Maps will be available soon).
TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE TREE: Whitehall again hosts the White Lake Area “Tree Lighting Ceremony” Friday at 6:30pm, culminating with the tree lighting on North Mears Ave. at 7:00pm. Children of all ages are invited to help decorate the Community Christmas Tree by bringing their own ornaments or create make-and-take ornaments from participating stores. Gather at the north end of Mears Ave.and enjoy the festive voices of the members of the Whitehall High School with friends and family, while the aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air and hundreds of holiday luminaries line the sidewalks.
ENJOY THE SEASON OF GIVING: Friday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, and Saturday from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, enjoy old-fashioned carriage rides in both Montague and Whitehall and trolley rides transport you to any of our participating merchants throughout Montague and Whitehall Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm courtesy of Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt. Share in the spirit of Christmas with holiday caroling and a visit with Santa Claus as you stroll along our downtown areas. Again, visit and shop local area stores and take part in their special discounts and offers this weekend only!
For more information on the Annual Holiday Walk, contact the White Lake Area Chamber at 231-893-4585 or visit www.whitelake.org.
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570 1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.
Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit Opening
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. The maker stitches these different parts to one another to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. Like a quilt, our lives are made of strips that must be sewn together to create a story with a lasting legacy. Details, stories, and objects are all pieces of our lives that can be combined in endless ways. Even one missing piece leaves the story incomplete and the quilt unfinished. In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Saturday November 21:
Gingerbread House Building!
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Build your own gingerbread house at the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club located at 280 W. Webster Ave. Instructions and all the fun materials are included to create your own masterpiece! Due to COVID, 1 family or group per table. $15 per house OR $20 per take-home kit, pre-order is strongly suggested. RSVP to nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com phone 231-730-0887
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570
1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.
Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit Opening
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. The maker stitches these different parts to one another to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. Like a quilt, our lives are made of strips that must be sewn together to create a story with a lasting legacy. Details, stories, and objects are all pieces of our lives that can be combined in endless ways. Even one missing piece leaves the story incomplete and the quilt unfinished. In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Sweetwater Local Foods MarketSweetwater Local Foods Market – OFFERING PREORDERS FOR PICKUP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market, 6401 Harvey St.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sign up for the newsletter to get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round.
Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
BoomTown Market, 351 W. Western Ave
Boomtown Market in Downtown Muskegon invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan ! If you like it, we’ll can a 32 ounce-er for you right then and there!
White Lake Area Holiday Walk 2020
10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Visit the Whitehall and Montague to enjoy the 26th Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk! Enjoy Christmas Open Houses, featuring gift guides, discounts & special sales, and delicious refreshments. Visit with Santa Claus and see if you made the nice list this year (fingers-crossed). Participating merchants and Santa’s time and locations are located on the Holiday Walk Star Map/Entry Form, which can be picked up at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce or any participating Holiday Walk stop (look for the big blue sign in the window). Submit your completed Holiday Walk Map/Entry Form and enter the drawing to win a $50 White Lake Gift Certificate. (Maps will be available soon).
TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE TREE: Whitehall again hosts the White Lake Area “Tree Lighting Ceremony” Friday at 6:30pm, culminating with the tree lighting on North Mears Ave. at 7:00pm. Children of all ages are invited to help decorate the Community Christmas Tree by bringing their own ornaments or create make-and-take ornaments from participating stores. Gather at the north end of Mears Ave.and enjoy the festive voices of the members of the Whitehall High School with friends and family, while the aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air and hundreds of holiday luminaries line the sidewalks.
ENJOY THE SEASON OF GIVING: Friday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, and Saturday from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, enjoy old-fashioned carriage rides in both Montague and Whitehall and trolley rides transport you to any of our participating merchants throughout Montague and Whitehall Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm courtesy of Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt. Share in the spirit of Christmas with holiday caroling and a visit with Santa Claus as you stroll along our downtown areas. Again, visit and shop local area stores and take part in their special discounts and offers this weekend only!
For more information on the Annual Holiday Walk, contact the White Lake Area Chamber at 231-893-4585 or visit www.whitelake.org.
Sunday November 22:
Gingerbread House Building!
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build your own gingerbread house at the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club located at 280 W. Webster Ave. Instructions and all the fun materials are included to create your own masterpiece! Due to COVID, 1 family or group per table. $15 per house OR $20 per take-home kit, pre-order is strongly suggested. RSVP to nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com phone 231-730-0887
Christmas Postcard Drive
November 9 – December 10
Spread joy throughout the holiday season with a Christmas themed postcard drive for our friends at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon. If you’d like get your family involved in the Christmas Postcard Drive you can do so with three easy steps: Questions call 231-720-2570
1. Stop into the Art Museum store to pick up FREE blank postcards, or feel free to use your own. 2. Have your family decorate the postcards with festive imagery and messages at home. 3. Drop your finished postcards off at the Museum located at 296 W. Webster by December 10, and enjoy FREE admission into our galleries and Festival of Wreaths for participating.