APRIL
28 — The Great David Kaplan, 6-7:30 p.m., Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St., South Haven. Kaplan is an illusionist and juggler. For ticket information, visit www.foundryhall.org. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well.
28 — War on the Great Lakes lecture series, 2 p.m., Akers Gallery of Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Ave., South Haven. Native American Eric Hemenway will discuss the topic, “Native Leaders Throughout the War of 1812. Hemenway's lecture is part of the museum's year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. For more information, call 637-8078.
29 — Ward 1 Community Action Committee, 6 p.m., audiovisual room of South Haven High School, 600 Elkenburg St. For more information, contact Rev. Aaron Cobbs, 639-2109.
29 — Tunebugs performance, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St., South Haven. Tunebugs is a musical exploration for children, ages 2-5. For more information, visit www.foundryhall.org
30 — Storytime with Miss Doni, 11 a.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway.
30 — Venture Plan Orientation for new entrepreneurs starting a business, 9-11 a.m., Lake Michigan College's South Haven campus, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven. Sponsored by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, the orientation outlines the eight-week Venture Plan program that helps people evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for running their own business. For more information, call 269-387-6004, or register by visiting www.misbtdc.net
30-May 3 — Spring Revival, 6-8 p.m., First Spiritual Church of Covert, 74253 34th Ave., Covert. Four women speakers have been invited to speak during the revival.
30 — We Care INC Cultural Cuisine Picnic, 6:30 p.m., Stanley Johnston Park, corner of Dyckman Avenue and Park Street, South Haven. The picnic is a celebration of the work volunteers do in the South Haven area. Participants should bring a dish to pass, table service and chairs.

MAY
1 — Spaghetti supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, County Road 388, Grand Junction. For more information, call 434-6820.
1 — Spaghetti dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, County Road 388, Grand Junction. The dinner is a fundraiser for the church. For more information, call 434-6820.
1 — Library Book Club meets, 1-2:30 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. The group will discuss the book, “The Light Between Oceans,” by M.L. Stedman.
2 — Teen Japanese Culture Club meets, 4-5:30 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. The club is open to students in grades 8-12.
2 — 62nd Annual Day of Prayer, 12:20-12:40 p.m., South Haven city hall, 539 Phoenix St. This year's theme is “Pray for America,” taken from Matthew 12:21 “In His name the nations will put their hope. Prayers will be said for government, the nation, military, youth, family, media, churches and businesses. Area pastors, schools and public officials will help lead the prayers. For more information, call Kathy Sicard, 637-7405.
2 — Viewing of the movie, “The Economics of Happiness,” 7 p.m., Fennville Public Schools Adult Education building, 515 N. Maple St. The film describes a world moving toward communities coming together to create ecological economies based on a new paradigm – the economics of localization. The movie is sponsored by Transitions Fennville. For more information, visit www.localfennville.info.
3-June 16 — 63rd Annual Members Show, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix St. The opening reception is from 5-7 p.m., May 3. The show will exhibit many pieces of artwork from members of the South Haven Art Association. For more information, call 637-1041, or wivist www.southhavenarts.org
4 — Lunch with the Winemaker, noon, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville. For more information and to book a reservation, call 269-561-2396.
4-11 Tulip Time Festival, downtown Holland. Parades, concerts and more. For more information, visit www.tulipltime.com, or call 1-800-822-2770.
4 — Tail-gating Pawty, 10 am.-2 p.m., South Haven Dog Park and Al-Van Humane Society, 8th Avenue, South Haven Township. For more information, call 639-7696.
4 — Scott Michael Bennett in concert, 7 p.m., South Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church, 157 N. Blue Star Hwy., South Haven. Bennett is a pianist and singer.
5 — Cinco De Mayo dinner, 4-6 p.m., Simpson United Methodist Church, 109 Joy St., Bangor. Homemade tacos, beans and rice will be served. Take outs are available. All proceeds will go toward the church's 2013 mission trip to the Appalachian Mountains.
6 — Elkenburg Redevelopment Committee meets, 6 p.m., South Haven High School conference room, 600 Elkenburg St. The group will discuss current and upcoming changes to Elkenburg Park. For more information, call 269-838-3641.
6-June 10 — The Miracle of Writing, a six-week creative writing after-school enrichment program for students in grades K-5. Sessions will be Monday and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. Laverne Askew will be the program director. There is a registration fee. Scholarships may be available for qualified individuals. For more information, call 269-350-7905.
6 — South Haven Kiwanis Club meets, noon, Lakeside Entertainment Center, South Haven. The speakers will be Jason Pettet, Terri Perry and Jeffrey Dick, who will talk about the upcoming Scott Rendezvous.
7 — Storytime with Miss Doni, 11 a.m., South Haven Memorial Lbrary, 314 Broadway.
7 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Bangor High School annex, 799 W. Arlington St., Bangor.
7 — Scott Club Literary Group meets, 7-8:30 p.m., Scott Club, corner of Phoenix and Pearl streets, South Haven. The group will discuss “In the Garden of Beasts,” by Erik Larson. Fred Kauffman will lead the discussion.
7 — Scott Club tea, 1 p.m., Scott Clubhouse, corner of Pearl and Phoenix streets, South Haven. Dr. David Liscow, South Haven physician and author, will discuss his book “Symie's Story,” and share a preview of his coming publication. Hostesses will be Mary Cooney and Ann Szarkowski.
7 — South West Michigan Mac Users group meets, 6 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. For more information contact swmmug@lakeshoremac.com
10 — The Motherin Heart Mother's Day concert, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 429 Michigan Ave., South Haven. The concert features Tracey Davis of South Haven, along with violinist Jessica Fiedorowicz,; Don Petersen, bass guitar; Ben Rodgers, acoustic guitar; and Ross Woodhams, percussion. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or at the door.
11 — Lunch in the Fast Lane 2013, 11 a.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. This car-theme event will include lunch, a ride at GingerMan Raceway and can view Bob Dullam's replica of the Batmobile Tumbler. To make reservations, visit the library.
11 — Third Annual Van Buren County Habitat for Humanity golf outing, Beeches Golf Club, 9601 68th St., South Haven. Registration is at 8 a.m. Tee off begins at 9 a.m. The outing is a four-person scramble. The admission includes event holes, prizes, golf cart rental and lunch. To register call 637-2600 or 269-302-0211.
13 — Senior luncheon and blood pressure check-up, noon, First Congregational Church, County Road 388, Grand Junction. For more information, call 434-6820.
13 — South Haven Kiwanis Club meets, noon, Lakeside Entertainment Center, South Haven. The speaker will be South Haven Key Club advisor Glenn Cowles.
14 — Storytime with Miss Doni, 11 a.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway.
15 — Overdrive e-Reader Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. Participants will learn how to access and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using eReader devices. The class will utilize the library’s database OverDrive, which allows South Haven City and Township patrons to check out and download thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Participants are encouraged to bring in their eReader devices. Please, call or stop in the library to sign-up in advance.
16 — Teen Japanese Culture Club meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. The club is for students in grades 8-12.
17 — Teen Advisory Board meeting, 3-4 p.m., South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway. The club develops and plans library events for teens. Snacks provided.
17-18 — South Haven Scott Club's annual Flower and Geranium Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, at the Scott Club building, corner of Phoenix and Pearl streets. Proceeds are used for the club's program and the upkeep of its historical building.
17 — Big Band Blast Two, 7-10 p.m., Hidden Pointe Event Center, 1050 Nickerson Ave., Benton Harbor. The concert features big band music from the 1930-50s, performed by the Southshore Concert Band. Featured songs include “In the Mood,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Star Dust,” “Stompin' at the Savoy,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” For ticket information and reservations, call 269-428-2839, or visit www.southshoreconcertband.com
17 - Rummage Sale, 10-2 p.m., Glenn Public School, 1394 Adams Rd., Glenn.  Sale put on by elementary students in grades 3-5. All proceeds will go to the South Haven Food Pantry.  For more information, call 269-639-9675.
18 — Cub Scout Pack 199 hot-dog lunch fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Village Market parking lot. Funds will go to the Pack 199 scholarship fund.
18 — Al-Van Humane Society Paws on Parade, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stanley Johnston Park, corner of Park and Dyckman avenues. Activities and attractions include food, vendors, raffles, games for pets, contests, demonstrations, onsite adoptable animals and a pet parade through downtown South Haven. Early registration rates available until May 5. Registrations can be made the day of the event. For more information, call 637-5062.
18 — South Haven Scout Rendezvous and Eagle Scout Reunion, 9 a.m., Stanley Johnston Park, corner of Park and Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Scouting demonstrations, leadership recognition and a reunion of South Haven Eagle Scouts.
20 — South Haven Kiwanis Club meets, noon, Lakeside Entertainment Center, South Haven. The club will honor South Haven High School seniors who have achieved academic honors.
21 — Scott Club tea, 1 p.m., Scott clubhouse, corner of Phoenix and Pearl streets. Shirley Seamans, a quilter, will discuss “Quilts as Art.”

JUNE
1 — Cub Scout Pack 199 hot-dog lunch fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Village Market parking lot. Funds will go to the Pack 199 scholarship fund.
8 — Great Bear Music Fest, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Van Buren Youth Camp in Bloomingdale. Youth, 18 and younger, will be admitted free of charge. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.GreatBearMusicFest.org
27 — Southshore Concert Band performs, 7 p.m., at the South Haven Summer Concert Series, South Haven Marina pavilion, Water Street.

ETC.
• Bingo, 11 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Covert Senior Lifeline, 73292 34th Ave., Covert. For transportation call 764-8378 by each Friday. Each winner will have a payout of play money to be used to buy items during the auction. Lunch is available for a small fee.
• Van Buren County Department of Human Services Foster Care Licensing Department seeking families to become licensed foster parents. For more information, call Tiffanni Mielke, 269-303-4277 or Rachel Poole, 269-303-6873.
• Youth Development Corp. seeks volunteers interested in becoming mentors for its After-school Program in South Haven and Bangor. Mentors will help lead small and large group activities and eat dinner with students, grades 4-8. Ages high school and older are welcome to apply. For more information or to sign up for mentor training, call 639-2489.
• We Care INC seeks furniture and moving crew volunteers. Donations are needed of gently used furniture (beds, tables & chairs, couches, easy chairs, washing machines, electric dryers and stoves) for distribution to families in need. Moving crews needed to volunteer once each month for two hours. Contact We Care at 637-4342.
• Area residents who need safety or energy-related home repairs may be eligible for help from South Haven Area Habitat for Humanity’s Brush with Kindness program. For more information visit www.southhavenhabitat.org
• We Care in the Name of Christ needs volunteers to provide transportation services for clients. For more information or to volunteer, call the We Care office, 637-4342.
• T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Thursday mornings at South Haven Township Hall, corner of Blue Star and M-140 highways.  Weigh-in is 10-11 a.m. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. Call 637-1345 for more information.
• Reformers Unanimous Addiction Program meets from 7-9 p.m., Fridays, at Anchor Baptist Church in South Haven. Call 637-4202 for more information.
• Stepping Stones 12-Step meeting schedule, Hogan’s Alley, South Haven. For more information call 637-3284 or the AA hotline at 269-214-6707.
Sunday - Women in Recovery at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday - Narcotics Anonymous at 5 p.m.
Monday - AA Big Book discussion at 7 p.m.
Tuesday - AA Discussion at 8 p.m.
Wednesday - AA Young People’s meeting at 8 p.m.
Thursday - 12 & 12 meeting at 8 p.m.
Friday - Discussion at 8 p.m.
Saturday - Discussion at 6:30 p.m.
• Area AA meetings
Sunday - Discussion group at 8 p.m., South Haven Health System
Monday - Step meeting at 7 p.m. at Kibbie Church
Wednesday - Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Craft building on M-43 Hwy.
Thursday - Discussion meeting in Pullman
Thursday - Discussion meeting at 7 p.m. in Breedsville
Friday - Discussion meeting at 8 p.m. in Glenn
Saturday - Discussion meeting at 8 p.m. in Covert
• Alanon meetings
Monday - 7 p.m. at Kibbie Church
Tuesday - 7 p.m. at Stepping Stones in South Haven
Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. at Stepping Stones in South Haven
• Overeaters Anonymous meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m., every Sunday evening, Stepping Stones, Hogan’s Alley, South Haven.

Service Organizations

Geneva Wrens 4-H Club
Nancy Whaley
269-427-7607

Al-Van Humane Society
73303 8th Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5062

American Association of University Women
Suzi Blair
269-637-5154

American Legion Post #49
Roxanne Barrett
269-637-6817

American Red Cross/Van Buren County
Roylinda Rumbaugh, director
269-621-6456

Black History Leadership Society
Merna Llorens
269-637-1424

Boy Scouts of America
Jeffrey Dick
269-637-7005

Duck's Unlimited
68611 8th Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-8001

Elks Club
James "Scotty" Mears
269-637-6663

Fraternal Order of Police
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5151

Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail
269-637-8078

Golden Rule Acacia # 211
Colette Rigozzi
18699 72nd Street
South Haven, MI 49090

South Haven Community Foundation
Jim Marcoux
269-639-9086

Habitat for Humanity of Van Buren County
269-639-2595

South Haven Harborfest
269-637-6040

South Haven Hospital Auxiliary
Sue Manning
269-637-5271 ext. 2203

Junior Achievement
Kimberly Bouma
269-343-0860

Key Club
South Haven High School
600 Elkenburg St.
South Haven MI, 49090
269-637-7218 or 637-0500

Kiwanis Club
PO Box 121
South Haven, MI 49090
Charles Wilson
cwilson@shps.org

Landlord's Association-Lakeshore Area
269-637-1141

Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Marilyn Arnott
269-637-3251

Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Pat Ingalls
 269-639-2010

Ministerial Association of South Haven
Rev. John Fisher
First United Methodist Church
269-637-2502

Miss South Haven Pageant
Hillary Fisher, coordinator
637-2225

National Blueberry Festival Committee
Brenda Daggett
269-637-0800

Rod & Gun Club - South Haven
Dan Hosier
269-637-8001

Rotary Club - South Haven
John Harding
637-7846

S.H.O.U.T. beautification organization
Bob Copping
269-637-1370

Scott Club
Janine Stone
414 Pearl Street
South Haven, MI 49090

South Haven Area Hospice
05055 Blue Star Memorial Hwy.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-3825

South Haven Black River Lions
Norma Calhoun
269-639-2457

South Haven Garden Club
269-637-7463

South Haven Diversity Coalition
Harold Filbrandt
637-3067

St. Basil's Women Service Guild
310 Superior St.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-2404

Steelheaders Association -
South Haven
Larry Olsen
829 Chambers
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-4494

Stepping Stones — ALANON
James VanderKolk
19439 67th St.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-639-1450

Van Buren United Civic Organization
73292 34th Ave.
Covert, MI 49043
269-764-8378

Allegan County United Way
Jane Esenwein
402 Trowbridge
Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-6545

Van Buren County United Way
Vera Tranier
219 Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
800-701-5020

South Haven Veterans of Foreign Wars Sgt. Monroe Post
Paul Ignelzi
1070 S. Bailey Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-8010

Victim's Advocate Service
Tracey Davis
539 Phoenix
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5151

We Care In the Name of Christ
Linda Olsen, director
06321 Blue Star Hwy.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-4342

Xi Delta Omicron
Barb Wittkop
92 Michigan Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5890

Riverbend Yacht Club
- South Haven
Cheri Rehfield
P.O. Box 151
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-2305
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