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Christmas Cof Area InDecember 07, 20132 pm to 5 pm

following the Annual WhovilleChristmas Parade at 1 pmdowntown Saugatuck

1. AmericInn Lodge & Suites2. Bayside Inn3. Beechwood Manor Inn

4. The Belvedere Inn & Restaurant5. Best Western Plaza Hotel6. Blue Star Motel7. Captains Quarters Motel8. Castle in the Country9. Heritage Manor Inn10. Ivy Inn11. Lakeshore Lodging12. Mill Pond Vacation Rentals

13. Park House Inn14. Rosemont Inn Resort15. Saugatucks Victorian Inn16. Serendipity Bed & Breakfast17. The Seymour House18. Shoreline Vacation Rentals19. Timberline Inn

All participating lodgingestablishments are located within

ve miles of Downtown Saugatuckwith the exception of Castle inthe Country which is located 30miles east of Saugatuck-Douglas.

Many area lodging establishmentsare offering special weekendCookie Tour lodging packages anddiscounts which will entitle their

guests to be entered into a drawing for a free off season weekend

getaway at the Beechwood Manor Inn with a complimentary bottleof wine! Christmas Cookie TourWeekend Lodging Packages mustbe booked through local lodging

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Information: Saugatuck-Douglas Visitors Bureau 269-857-1701, saugatuck.com for lodging visit saugatuck.com/lodging 6-8 ON THE AIR: 1950s CHRISTMAS - A RADIO SHOW Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas at the historic Red Barnin Saugatuck located at 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Hwy.The Red Barn Radio Players perform scripts from 1950s era RadioShows. This weekend, they perform miracle on 34th st & you bet your life with Groucho Marx! There will also be some nesinging and wonderful snacks reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio. So come and join us for a nostalgic evening of ChristmasJoy and Cheer. Admission: $16 for Adults, $13 for Seniors, Students and Members of the Lakeshore Arts Alliance. For more info

call (269) 857-5300. 7 SAUGATUCKS WHOVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE 1 pm on Butler Street in downtown Saugatuck. Dress up as yourfavorite Whoville character and join Saugatucks Festive Holiday Parade which will be led by Whovilles fabled Mayor as

parade Marshall. The parade will include the Saugatuck High School Band, The Whoville Peppermint Stick marching Brigade,The Snow Shovel Drill Team, Whovilles best dressed parade pets contestants and of course everyones favorite Christmasvillain... THE GRINCH!!! Santa Clause and his helpers will be available for photo opportunities and to greet little children tohear their Christmas wishes prior to the parade courtesy of Mill Pond Realty. Santas red trolley will be located on Mason Streetin downtown Saugatuck at Noon. Photo opportunities will be available with Whoville parade characters at the Town Commonstennis courts following the parade. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Visitors Bureau, (269) 857-1701 7 THE SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS 2 pm to 5 pm. Immediately following theWhoville Christmas parade nineteen of the areas most popular inns, hotels and cottage rentals will participate in an area wideholiday open house to welcome visitors into their festively decorated lodging facilities to share their familys most treasuredcookie recipes. The cost for this self guided tour is $12 per person and tickets may be purchased in advance or the day of thetour at the Saugatuck-Douglas Visitors Bureau. 95 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, Mi. Locator maps will be provided. Ticketholders will receive one specialty cookie and the recipe for that cookie at each Inn. Ticket holders will also be entered intoa drawing for a free off season weekend getaway at the Beechwood Manor Inn with a complimentary bottle of wine, www.

beechwoodmanorinn.com. For information call Saugatuck-Douglas Visitors Bureau 269-857-1701, staff@saugatuck.com 7 & 8 OLD FASHIONED HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday & 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.Bring the whole family and hop aboard a beautiful turn-of-the-century horse and carriage for a circle tour of the sights and lightsof downtown Saugatuck this Holiday. Meet the carriage at the corner of Mason Street & Butler Street at the entrance to the CityRose Garden. Carriage rides are only $1 per person! SABA at (269) 857-1626 7 DECEMBER IN DOUGLAS The stores in downtown, Douglas will have special sales and holiday treats all day long.Galleries will be doing artists demonstrations throughout the day as well. Many artists will participate in Plein Air painting inthe snow! sponsored by the Water Street Gallery on Main St in downtown Douglas. Cabbages and Kings, childrens book store,also located in downtown Douglas will have a visit from Santa for kids of all ages from 1-4 pm.

7 AMERICAN SPOON FOODS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE From 3 pm to 7 pm. American Spoon Foods at 308 ButlerStreet in downtown Saugatuck. Join the staff for their Holiday Open house where you can sample gourmet holiday entertainingideas including portobello mushroom cheesecake, ham with cherry mustard glaze, brie with winter compote, bacon wrappedshrimp, and many intriguing holiday food ideas using all Michigan made American Spoon Foods products. Call at (269) 857-3084 7 NOUVEAU FEST FENN VALLEY VINEYARD 1 pm to 5 pm. Celebrate the rst wine of the new vintage! Cellar tours &wine tasting at Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville. For more info call (269) 561-2396 or visit fennvalley.com

7 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING 2 pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company will host Brewery Tours everySaturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available tothe rst 20 people to sign up. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call 269-857-7222 or visitsaugatuckbrewing.com 7 WINE PAIRING DINNER 6 pm. The Belvedere Restaurant is offering an informative and fun wine pairing dinner series the

rst Saturday of the month. Wines from a particular region will be featured, paired with a six course gourmet meal prepared byChef Shaun Glynn. The dinners focus on ingredients, dishes and style of cooking indigenous to the featured wine region. Call(269) 857-5777 or visit thebelvedereinn.com 7 CHICAGO CHIC FASHION SHOW Noon to 3 (ish). Join The Felt Mansion for a fabulous fashion show featuring designerBorris Powell from Chicago. Before the show, have a Chicago-inspired lunch, then head to the ballroom for a fashion show

youll never forget. The show will begin with vintage designs from The Cindy Hogg Collection, bringing guests from the 1920sto the present, and then there will be a stunning array of designer gowns and every day classic wear from designer Borris Powell.After the show, enjoy a meet & greet with the designer and an opportunity to purchase his fashions. It will be a show you wontwant to miss! Tickets: $49 per person or $350 for a table for 8. This price includes lunch and the show. To be seated together,tickets must be purchased together. $20 of each ticket purchased is a donation to the Friends of the Felt Estate (a 501c3) and istax-deductible. You will receive a gift letter for tax purposes. For more information or to purchase tickets call: (616) 335-8982. 7 BRIDGE LIGHTING On Saturday December 7th at 6 pm. Join the communities of Saugatuck and Douglas as they gather tosing Christmas Carols and light up of the bridge between the two communities located on Blue Star Highway.

7 METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR From 9 am to 3 pm. Shop at the Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar indowntown Saugatuck Crafts, bake sale, sloppy joe lunch and many gift ideas. Saugatuck United Methodist Church. (269) 857-2295. 8 HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS CONCERT On Sunday December 8th from 3 pm & 6 pm. End your weekend with theLakeshore Community Chorus performing two Holiday Re ections Concerts at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Visitlakeshorecommunitychorus.org for details and to purchase tickets.

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12 LIBRARY FILM SERIES SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY 7 pm. Touch of Evil (1958); Orson Welles -Director and Star lm series sdlibrary.org 13-15 CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dickens classic Christmas tale featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, variousghosts and an assortment of lovable Londoners. Brought to life by community performers. Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sat. Matinees2pm. Performances at the Saugatuck Womans Club. For ticket reservations, please call the Visitors Bureau 269-857-1701. 14 & 15 OLD FASHIONED HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday & 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.Bring the whole family and hop aboard a beautiful turn-of-the-century horse and carriage for a circle tour of the sights and lightsof downtown Saugatuck this Holiday. Meet the carriage at the corner of Mason St. & Butler St. at the entrance to the City RoseGarden. Carriage rides are only $1 per person! For info call SABA at (269) 857-1626. 14 PICTURES WITH SANTA 11 am-1 pm. Have your pets picture taken with Santa at Just Dogs in downtown Saugatuckon the corner of Grif th and Culver Streets. Photos by Grumpy Pet Photography. Just Dogs in Saugatuck. (269) 857-8108,

justdogssaugatuck.com. 14 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING 2 pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours everySaturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available tothe rst 20 people to sign up. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com. 20-22 CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dickenss classic Christmas tale featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, variousghosts and an assortment of lovable Londoners. Brought to life by community performers. Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sat. Matinees2pm. Performances at the Saugatuck Womans Club. For ticket reservations, please call the Visitors Bureau at 269-857-1701. 21 & 22 OLD FASHIONED HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES 11am to 8 pm on Saturday & 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.Bring the whole family and hop aboard a beautiful turn-of-the-century horse and carriage for a circle tour of the sights and lightsof downtown Saugatuck this Holiday. Meet the carriage at the corner of Mason St. & Butler St. at the entrance to the City Rose

Garden. Carriage rides are only $1 per person! For info call SABA at (269) 857-1626. 21 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING 2 pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours everySaturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available tothe rst 20 people to sign up. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Carols, choirs, inspirational message and lifting of candles illuminating thedarkness. 7 pm in our Sanctuary at Community Church of Douglas, 6780 Wiley Rd. For more info call (269) 857-1492. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 7 pm. Candles & Communion, Celebrating the Birth of Christ! FirstCongregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St. For more info call (269) 857-2929 or 1stcongregational.net.

24 CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT ST PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass begins at 10 pm St Peters Catholic Church, BlueStar Highway, Douglas, Mi 49406 25 JOY OF CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE BELVEDERE INN 3pm. Make our home your home for Christmas Day!The magical Belvedere Mansion, bedecked with garlanded mantles, staircases and a 10 foot Christmas tree is the setting for aspectacular dinner buffet prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland). Come relax and enjoy the holiday! (269) 857-5777or thebelvedereinn.com. 28 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING 2 pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours everySaturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available tothe rst 20 people to sign up. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com. 31 NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS Ring in 2014! Join area restaurants and bars as they host New Years EveCelebrations. For info call: (269) 857-1701. 31 NEW YEARS EVE DINNER AT THE BELVEDERE INN 5:30 pm & 8 pm. Ring in the New Year in style! A celebration

ve or six course dinner offered by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) highlights this wonderful New Years Eve event at theBelvedere Inn and Restaurant. Call: (269) 857-5777 or visit: thebelvedereinn.com. 31 FREE DOOR TO DOOR RIDES FROM INTERURBAN ON NEW YEARS EVE 6 pm-2 am. Celebrate Safely, free busrides in Saugatuck, Douglas and Saugatuck Township. offered by the Interurban Transport Company on New Years Eve, (269)857-1418.

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