Work is expected to  continue on the deep overlay on the M-222 Bridge over the Kalamazoo River northeast of Allegan city. The project is slated for completion by the end of May. The temporary traffic light will be keeping one lane of traffic open through the construction period.  River Street at M222 will be barricaded during construction; detour routes for River Street access will be set up.  In addition to needed repair, the bridge will also have 4 street lights installed as are located on the M89 Bridge and the Riverfront Plaza Boardwalks.

 

The M89 Bridge will also continue, with anticipated completion at the end of June.  Two lanes of traffic will be open throughout the duration of the project with lane shifts as the work progresses.

Spirit of Women invites you to join them at the Regent Theatre for a Movie Night on Wednesday, April 29, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  Enjoy the movie Calendar Girls and learn from Dr. Bosscher the role your GENES play in your health. Call our Community Events Line at (269) 686-4231 to register.  There is no charge for this event, but the concession area will be open if you would like to purchase refreshments.

The Allegan Area Arts Council announces Dawn Holister as the next Colorful Company featured artist.  Dawn Hollister is a lifelong resident of Allegan.  She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in watercolor from Western Michigan University.  She also works in pen and ink and colored pencil.

 

Dawn has participated in regional shows such as the Kalamazoo Institute of Art Area Show and at the Holland Art Center.  She has also exhibited at Allegan General Hospital and currently at Beneath the Trees Gallery on M-40 south of Allegan. 

The opening reception, which will be sponsored by Reflexions Plus of Allegan, Kolenda Kennels in Dorr, and Monterey Veterinary Clinic in Hopkins, will be Friday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Marilla Room at the Griswold Auditorium.  The public is invited at no charge.  Light refreshment will be served.  Musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Rick and Krystal Dutkiewicz. 

 

The artwork will be displayed from April 24 until May 25.

 On Friday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Simply Well, a local small business collective specializing in wellness and support for mind, body and spirit, is hosting a "Taste of Simply Well" at Dolidre' Equal Art Studio (128 Hubbard Street) and Uncommon Threads Espresso Café (111 Locust Street). Taste of Simply Well will showcase sample services and wares from all of the Simply Well members in these centrally located locations in downtown Allegan.

 This is an opportunity for all to experience firsthand what wonderful shops and services Allegan has to offer, right in our own backyard! You'll be able to enjoy music by the students of Martha Meek and Nanette Voss, experience massage and reflexology by Tory Kragt of Still Point Massage and Pam Martin and Kass Hillard of Reflexions Plus, treat yourself to make-up demos by professional make-up artist Patti Nahikian of Rainbow Shades, experience yoga by Flamedancing Yoga owner Ginjah Knuth, relax with a paraffin hand dip, and much, much more!

 So come downtown, grab a cup of coffee or tea, have a tasty treat, and enjoy a "Taste of Simply Well". For more information on Simply Well and a Taste of Simply Well please contact Martha Meek at 269-673-2528

 

  The 2nd Annual "Allegan's Got Talent" will be held at The Griswold Auditorium in Allegan. Proceeds will benefit The Marilla Griswold Endowment Fund.   
 
The event has been expanded to two nights of performances.   The preliminary round performance is scheduled for May 1, at 7:00 p.m. and the final performance is May 8, at 7:00 pm.  All performances will be held at The Griswold Auditorium, located at 401 Hubbard Street in Allegan.  Tickets will go on sale April 27, for both the preliminary round and final nights of performances and are $5 each.
 
The people's choice award is back this year, too.  The audience will be able to vote for their favorite participant, and the winning participant from the preliminary round will automatically advance to the finals.  Proceeds raised from the people's choice award will also benefit The Marilla Griswold Endowment Fund.
 

The Allegan District Library is pleased that Rich and Nila Siok from Chicago, who are specialists trained by eBay, will provide tips and tricks for selling online on April 25. The Sioks have been Educational Specialists since 2004, and have taught many individuals how to use eBay. "The Basics of Selling on eBay" course will be held on Saturday, April 25, at the Library.  The course will provide new or inexperienced eBay users the tools needed to be a successful seller on the site.

 

According to Nielsen Research, more than 1.3 million people currently use eBay as a primary or secondary source of income. With more than 203 million registered users, eBay offers sellers more than 50,000 categories to market their goods, including antiques, art, books, business and industrial products, vehicles, clothing, collectibles, electronics and computers, home furnishings, jewelry, movies, music, pottery and glass, sporting goods and memorabilia, tickets, and toys and hobbies.

 

Register for the course at the Allegan District Library.  Cost for the full day session is $15.00 which includes a sack lunch.  The class will be held in the Carnegie Room at the Library, at 331 Hubbard Street.  The program will start at 10:00 a.m. and end about 3:30 p.m. with breaks and lunch time included.

 

Call 673-4625 for more information.

A Mother's Day Tea will be held at Uncommon Threads Espresso Cafe on Saturday, May 10. Reservations begin at 1:00 p.m. Debbie has been the hostess of many unique and memorable tea ceremonies. You can expect cucumber sandwiches served on tri-level tea dishes. The sons of the lucky mothers will be gratified to have found something to truly please their moms, and all guests will relish the great pastries and goodies.
 
The $7 per person fee includes a photo of the event. Those wishing to prepay also have the option of credit card or PayPal. Please make your reservations by calling 269-686-2348 any morning or afternoon Monday through Saturday.

It is almost "open season" on great locally grown plants, fruits and veggies.  It has been a long, cold winter, but for those counting down the Thursdays until the Allegan Farmers Market returns, the wait is almost over!

 

The Market will open at 8:00 a.m. on May 7, at the corner of Water Street and Cutler Street and continue each Thursday through October.

 

 

 

 

The downtown Riverfront Art Fair organized by the Alternative High School and coordinated by Mark Horn (mhorn@alleganps.org) will be held Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:OO p.m.  A children's art tent will be provided by the Allegan Area Arts Council.  There will be a large variety of arts for those with all interests and live music!