Friday ceremony at the Badger dock
7:50 a.m. The Rev. Bill Collins will give the ship’s blessing
8:00 a.m. Mayor John Henderson, welcome
8:10 a.m. Rep. Dan Scripps, D-Leland, presentation of resolution
8:15 a.m. Dr. Bill Anderson, presentation of National Register of Historic Places Award
8:23 a.m. Bob Manglitz, acceptance of award and comments
8:28 a.m. Mayor, closing remarks
8:30 a.m. Boarding begins

Begin the Mason County District Library Make a Splash – READ! Summer Reading Program with a Party!
At the Ludington Library, the party is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Please remember that the library closes at 6:00 pm. The doors will not reopen for the party until 6:50 pm. All children must be signed in and out of the party by an adult. Please call 231-843-8465 to pre-register.

At the Scottville Library, the Open House begins at 10:00 am, Friday, June 4. No sign-up necessary.

There will be crafts, games, and prizes at both parties. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are Free.

“ALL ABOUT ME” AT THE LIBRARY

Students who have completed first grade are invited to join library volunteer Mrs. Radtke at the Mason County District Library in Ludington Wednesdays at 1:00 pm beginning June 9 to create “All About Me” books. Children will explore their lives and relationships while they discover the world around us in this ‘more than a scrapbook’ activity. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are free.

The public is invited to meet author and local historian David K. Petersen at an Open House Wednesday, June 9, 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Ludington Library to celebrate the publication of his new book, “Ludington Car Ferries”. The author selected many unique images from his collection to illustrate the maritime history of Ludington from its humble beginnings to an important port of call. Petersen currently writes a local history column for the Ludington Daily News. All Mason County District Library programs are free.

GENEALOGY CLASSES AT MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

Mason County District Library will hold Basic Genealogy classes Tuesday, June 15, and a slightly more advanced class Tuesday, June 22, 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 231-843-8465 to register. All Mason County District Library programs are free.

Ludington Farmers’ Market
Fridays, beginning May 7th, 3:00-8:00pm
Some of the participants in the Farmer’s Market are the Leniches With Jim Key, Anne Estle, Jim Pikkart, Lee Shipman.
Location – James Street Plaza, Ludington Ave & James Street

May 21 & 22 Grand Re-opening of Snyder’s Shoes. Construction is finished come see the new show room and new façade.

COVE fundraiser at Jamesport Brewing Company May 13th music by Beaune road. For tickets call COVE at 843-2541

Birding Festival May 14-16 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

PETUNIA PLANTNG MAY 15

Famer’s Market begins May 7 in the N James Street Plaza area. 3-8pm

Sail into summer celebrations. May 28th Friday, procession from the Fire Barn at 7:30, festivities at the Dock to send off the SS Badger.
Saturday May 29 6-8pm, community welcome back Badger celebration in Waterfront Park. Music, food, Baby Badger rides, and a Pirate scavenger hunt.

Would you like to win a $50 shopping spree from a Downtown Ludington business this month? Would you like to be the first to know about special savings & sales? Do you love Downtown Ludington? Then join the club!

Sign up today for the I Love Downtown Ludington Club at DowntownLudington.org. Your email address enters you into a monthly drawing for a $50 shopping spree from a Downtown Ludington business! Or, you could win the quarterly grand prize package valued at over $250!

Join the I Love Downtown Ludington Club today!

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LUDINGTON AREA SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY ART ON DISPLAY AT THE LUDINGTON LIBRARY

Artwork created by Ludington Area Schools’ elementary students is now on exhibit at the Mason County District Library in Ludington. Student art from Foster school is on display for the month of April. Franklin school art is scheduled for May.

TEEN GAME NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

The Mason County District Library in Ludington will host a Teen Game Night, Friday, April 9 from 7 to 9 pm. Area teens are invited to come for an evening of Guitar Hero, Wii, card and board games, duct tape crafts, and pizza. Prizes will be given out throughout the evening from Dairy Queen, Wendy’s, McDonalds, Family Video, Burger King and many more. For ages 12 and up ONLY. The Library closes at 6:00 pm; doors will not open for the party until 6:50. ALL library programs are free.

DINING TO DONATE – APPLEBEE’S RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIBRARY

Wednesday, April 21, Applebee’s Restaurant in Ludington will donate 10% of sales to the Ludington Library’s JUST IMAGINE expansion campaign. You must tell your server you support the Library in order for the Library to receive credit for your order. Show your support by dining out at Applebee’s Wednesday, April 21.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE LIBRARY

Children of all ages are invited to the Mason County District Library Thursday, April 22, 3:00-6:00 pm in Scottville for an open house craft activity, and at 4:00 pm in Ludington to participate in a variety of Earth Day activities, including planting seeds, making a necklace from recycled materials, and decorating a canvas tote bag. All Library programs are free. Children under age 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult.