Downtown Ludington

February at the Mason County District Library

GENEALOGY CLASSES AT MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

Mason County District Library will hold Basic Genealogy classes Tuesday, February 2, and a slightly more advanced class Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 pm at the Ludington Library.
Beginning family researchers will learn how to get started, what resources are available at the library and on the web. They will learn how to locate and use other local resources for their research. Students will have the opportunity to begin their search on the internet with the instructor’s assistance. Space is limited. Registration is REQUIRED. Please call 843-8465 to register. All Mason County District Library programs are free.

WINTER THAW OUT OPEN HOUSE AT MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

Snowy people of all sizes are invited to Thaw Out at the Mason County District Libraries in Ludington and Scottville Friday, February 5, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, February 6, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Puzzles, board games, and a craft activity will be available, as well as cocoa and cookies. Children under age 8 MUST be accompanied by an ADULT. ALL Mason County District Library programs are FREE.

MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY MARDI GRAS PARTY

Celebrate with enthusiasm at your Library! There will be a Mardi Gras Party at the Mason County District Library in Ludington Tuesday, February 16, at 4:00 pm. Fun activities, stories, and crafts for a joyful winter celebration. Children of all ages are invited to attend. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ALL Mason County District Library programs are free of charge.

MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY VALENTINE-CREATING PARTIES

Be Creative at your Library! There will be a Valentine-Creating Party at the Mason County District Library in Ludington Thursday, February 4, at 4:00 pm, and at the Scottville Library Thursday, February 11 at 3:00 pm. Children of all ages are invited to attend. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ALL Mason County District Library programs are free of charge.

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE LIBRARY

Children of all ages are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year (a few days early) at Mason County District Library in Ludington, Thursday, February 11 at 4:00 pm. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ALL Mason County District Library programs are free of charge.

Cole’s Antiques Villa Annual Appraisal Day – Feb. 6

Cole’s Antiques Villa is hosting its annual Appraisal Day on Saturday, February 6th from 10am to 5pm. People may bring one or two items per person for free evaluation. Suggested items are vintage jewelry/watches, postcards, linens, pottery, china, glassware, pictures, lighting, advertising items, trains, toys, hunting/fishing, decoys and local memorabilia. Bring plenty of patience as it will be a very busy day. Be sure to capture the experience…………

For more info see our website.

Winter Thaw Out Schedule

Friday, February 5, 2010
All Day Indoor Sidewalk Sales at Participating Stores (Ludington) –
Coles Antiques
February 6th Re-opening for the season: Appraisal Day

Provisions Sport Shop
50% off Columbia & Woolrich outerwear and apparel
Ski Rentals and Snowshoe Rentals
30% off when you buy entire crosscountry ski package

Hallmark
60-75% off select sale merchandise
Store Hours Friday 9:30am-8pm, Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 12-5pm.

House of Flavors
Free Ice Cream with Any Meal Purchase during the Indoor Sidewalk Sale

108 Threads & BE—–
20% off clothing, Troll Beads Buy 4 beads, get up to a $25 instore voucher to be used for troll beads , camilla–buy silver snap bracelet + 2 beads and you get a bead free.

Raven’s Mens, Women’s & Shoes
50-70% off all fall apparel, coats & boots.
Come in and enter as many times as you come in, we are giving away 4, $50.00 Gift Certificates and 1, $100.00 Gift Certificate.

Todd & Brad Reed Photography
114 W. Ludington Ave.

For every $25 spent in the gallery, receive a free Todd and Brad Reed 2010 Michigan Calendar ($20 value).
Ludington, MI 49431
231-843-0777
Visit us at: www.toddandbradreed.com

Subway
Any regular footlong for $5.00

Luciano’s
Pizza Slice $2.00 + .25 cents each item.
$2.00 Beer & $3.00 wine during the Crazy Hat Crawl

Sportsman’s
$2.00 beers and $2.00 well drinks for Crazy Hat Crawl

Sand Bar
$4.00 Jager bombs for Crazy Hat Crawl

James Street Station
$1.50 drafts until 11pm for Crazy Hat Crawl

Jamesport Brewing Company
Drink Specials, Evening Entertainment featuring Skeleton Crew for Crazy Hat Crawl

Gordy’s
BOGO 50% equal or lesser value on most items
(not limited to, but including: clothing, hats, shoes and backpacks).
9 – 6 pm Open House at the Ludington & Scottville Libraries – www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
o Hot chocolate and cookies
o Children’s activities and a craft
o Puzzles and board games
6 – 9 pm The Taste of Mason County (Ludington) – www.ludington.org
o Contact: Ludington & Scottville Chamber 231.845.0324
o Location: Ludington Area Center for the Arts
o Local Food
o Beer tasting: Bells, Founders, Jamesport Brewing Company, Mount Pleasant Brewing Company
o Wine tasting: Krolczyk Cellars, Château Grand Traverse & St. Julian’s

Saturday, February 6, 2010
All Day Indoor Sidewalk Sales at Participating Stores (Ludington)
www.downtownludington.org
9 – 5 pm Open House at the Ludington & Scottville Libraries – www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
o Hot chocolate and cookies
o Children’s activities and a craft
o Puzzles and board games
9 – 11:30 am Snowman Competition (Scottville) – www.scottvillemainstreet.org

o South Main Street
o Enter as a family or youth group and showcase your creativity!
o Prizes furnished by Best Western Splash Park and Hungry Howies Pizza
o Judging is at 11:30 am
11 – 4 pm Quilt Show (Scottville) – www.scottvillemainstreet.org
o At the Scottville Senior Center
11:30 – 2:30 pm Chili Cook Off (Scottville) – www.scottvillemainstreet.org
o Judging is at 12:30 pm (Following the ball drop)
o $5.00 Entry Fee
o Chili available by the bowl for only $2.00
o Pop and bottled water will also be available for $1.00
o Proceeds to benefit the Scottville Area Senior Center
10:30 am Thaw Out Urban Adventure Run (Ludington) – www.phastadventures.com
o Contact: Trailhead Bike Shop 231.845.0545
o 9:30 Pre-Race Registration
o 10:15 Pre-Race Meeting
o Registration, Start, & Finish at 108 Threads
Get registration form here

12 pm Scottville Snowball Drop (Scottville) – www.scottvillemainstreet.org
o South Main Street in front of the Scottville Senior Center
11am Snow Volleyball Tournament (Ludington) – www.downtownludington.org
o Check-in at 11 am / Play begins at 12 pm
o Gift Certificates
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
Get Registration Form Here

7 pm Crazy Hat Crawl (Ludington) – www.downtownludington.org
o Wear your “crazy” hat to be eligible for specials at participating locations

Sunday, February 7, 2010

All Day Indoor Sidewalk Sales at Participating Stores (Ludington) – www.downtownludington.org

7- 11 am Morning After Specials at the House of Flavors Restaurant

A night at the movies

Third Coast Film Society kicks off its 2010 season with “American Teen” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The film society plans to screen other award-winning documentaries, foreign films and films usually seen only at film festivals, in big cities or universities throughout 2010.
You can join the film society for $60 or see individual films for $7. Membership forms can be picked up at the art center.

Here fishy, fishy, fishy

Try your hand at ice fishing or get to know those who are, at the North American Ice Fishing Tournament here in Ludington Jan 28-31.
A short list of events starts Thursday, Jan 28 from 5-7 p.m. with tournament kick-off party at Sportsman’s. Friday night fisherpersons will register at the launch site on Hamlin Lake at Victory Park. A seminar social takes place for contestants at Ramada Inn starting at 6 p.m.
On Saturday the real fun begins. A kids camp at Hamlin Town Hall takes place at 9:30 a.m. The kids will then be bused to Wilson Hill Park for a camp on ice with food and hot chocolate. While the kids are out on the ice at Wilson Hill, the grownup fisherpersons will be setting up shelters and cutting holes in the ice at Victory Park. Competition fishing begins at 12:30.
Fishing begins on Sunday at 8 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Weigh-in and awards will be in downtown Ludington right after the fishing ends.
Anyone who wants more information can visit icefishludington.com