January 9th - 11th, 2009
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Arts and Culture
7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Christ Community Church, Spring Lake
The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Christ Community Church January 9-11. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. Call 616-850-0916 for reservations.
January 22nd, 2009
Dollar Family Ski and Board
Annual Event
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
4:00 - 8:00 PM. Mulligans Hollow. $1 Lift Ticket (weather permitting) Call the Mulligans Hollow Ski Bowl (616) 842-0634. mulliganshollow.com
January 23rd, 2009
Winterfest Art Reception
Arts and Culture
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Tri-Cities Historical Museum
6:30 - 8:00 PM. The Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington St. Celebrate West Michigan talent and view works of the 2008 Winterfest Photography and Poster Contest participants. Award winners will be announced. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call (616) 842-0700 for more info.
January 23rd, 2009
Intergalactic Human Sled Race
Sporting Event
Time: 8:00pm
Location: On Washington Street between Harbor & 1st
8:00 PM - On Washington Ave. between Harbor and 1st. Registration at 7:00 PM. Races begin at 8:00 PM. Sleds Provided. Free Entry. Prizes. Teams of 6 - 4 Pullers, 1 Musher, and 1 Rider. For entry form, rules and more information, visit winterfestonline.org or call (616) 842-4499.
January 24th, 2009
Sweet Temptations PJ Party
Annual Event
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Sweet Temptations
Wear for favorite (appropriate) pajamas, buy an ice cream treat and get a free pint of ice cream!
January 24th, 2009
Pigeon Creek Biathlon
Annual Event
Time: 8:30 Am
Location: Pigeon Creek Park
The event consists of a 2 mile run followed by a 5 km ski around the trails of Pigeon Creek Park in West Olive, MI. The event is open to all ages and all abilities. You can race individually or as a team. Awards and prizes follow the event in the Pigeon Creek Lodge.
January 24th, 2009
Family Dog Pull
Community
9:00am to 11:00am
Location: Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sponsored by the City Farmer, at Mulligans Hollow. Registration at 9:00 AM. Race begins at 9:30 AM (616) 842-0360 for info and list of rules.
January 24th, 2009
Cardboard Sled Race
Community
10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - At Mulligans Hollow. Registration 10:00 AM. Sled judging at 10:30 AM. Races begin at 11:00 AM. All entrants must wear protective head gear. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt. For more information, visit winterfestonline.org or (616) 842-4499.
January 24th, 2009
Children's Creation Centers/Race of Kings
Community
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Grand Haven Community Center-421 Columbus
Childrens Creation Centers
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Doors open at 2:00 PM. Creative projects, balloons, face painting, gerbil races (see below) and more! Childrens entertainment includes theatre and music at Community Center. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Kiwanis. For more information (616) 842-4499.
Race of Kings: Hamster/Gerbil Race
2:00 PM - At the Community Center. Bring your pet & gerbil ball! Registration begins at 2:00 PM. Must be signed up and ready to race at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the Rochesters Reef Pet Store. (616) 846-9592 for more info.
February 14th, 2009
Downtown Grand Haven on Ice
Community
Location: Downtown Grand Haven
The Ice Festival returns to Downtown Grand Haven this year on Saturday, February 14, 2009. The Ice Festival is in its fifth year and the Main Street Downtown Development Authority expects to have a great crowd for this fun filled family event.
February 26th - 28th, 2009
Once Upon a Mattress
Arts and Culture
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: White Pines Middle School