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| Ninety Nines Make Their Mark | |
 On May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Michigan Chapter of Ninety-Nines will be painting an 80 foot compass and airport identifier at the Allegan City Airport located at 740 Grand Street. The rain alternative date is May 22.
The Ninety-Nines are a women's pilot organization founded by Amelia Earhart. Airmarking has been the noble ambition of the Ninety-Nines since the early part of the 20th century, carrying on the tradition and fulfilling the need for airmarking by volunteering their time to paint the airport names, compass rose symbols, and other indentifications on airports. Some of the letters in the airport name can be 50 feet tall! The mission of the Ninety-Nines is promoting world fellowship through flight, providing networking and scholarships for women and aviation education in the community, and preserving the unique history of women in aviation. 15-20 members are expected to fly and drive in for the day to complete the project. For more information, contact Vickie Heckman at the Allegan Airport - 269.673.4157 |
| Arbor Day! |  The City of Allegan presents the annual Arbor Day Celebration at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, in Hanson Park, located behind the Griswold Auditorium on Hubbard Street. There will be a guest appearance by Smokey the Bear and a short address by forester Kelly Goward.
A Prairiefire Crabapple Tree donated in loving memory of Jerry Richlich will be planted at Hanson Park by the playground area. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the City of Allegan Public Works Department at 269.673.5511 extension 4121. |
| Allegan's Got Talent... | |
 On Friday, April 16, 14 of the area's most talented youth came together to compete in this year's Allegan's Got Talent. The night had a wide variety of acts that included singing, dancing, playing instruments, and even hula hooping. After many intense performances, Allegan's Blake Moe was named this year's winner for his amazing talent on the piano.
Other award winners were Nicole Miller (First Runner-Up), Joseph Heemstra (Second Runner-Up), and Faith Johnson (People's Choice Award winner).
A special thanks to Boskage Publications and Something Sweet for donating prizes for this year's event. |
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| Studio Group Fitness | | Submitted by Richmond Creative
 The Studio Group Fitness is now open and located at 856 Marshall Street, Allegan: an enterprise encouraging men and women of all ages to explore the delight of exercise through unique classes such as Zumba Fitness, Yoga, Karate, Marshall Arts, and Self-Defense.
Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness program which combines Latin and international music with dance in an effort to make exercise fun. The trademark phrase, "Ditch the workout, join the party!" represents the inspiration behind owners Heather Kruithoff and Kirsten Fisk's decision to open the The Studio. After discovering the countless benefits and personal satisfaction of exercise, achieving physical fitness and good health, it is Kruithoff and Fish's desire to help bring this joy to others through their business.
"Kristen and I are both from Allegan, and we met each other in class when we realized we were driving 45 minutes, one way, three times a week to attend Zumba in Byron Center," said Heather Kruithoff, co-owner of The Studio Group Fitness. "We love Zumba and had great results from class. In the past, we'd both tried workout regimes that we dreaded, but Zumba is so much fun. We started carpooling and chatting and thinking, why don't we open our own studio right here in Allegan? Couldn't Allegan use something like this?"
And so, they've done it. By combining the pursuit of a fun workout and their adventurous spirits, both women have become certified Zumba Fitness instructors, and The Studio Group Fitness will begin enrolling students in a variety of classes and sessions this month.
For additional information, or questions contact The Studio Group Fitness 269.355.1001. Also, become a Facebook fan and stay updated! |
| Buddy Bear | |
 Ruth Smith of the Downtown Bakery and Deli is really cooking! Try a taste of her new book, "Buddy Bear Visits Michigan Lighthouses."
Buddy Bear is an adventure-seeking travel companion. Is it any wonder that he has found so many wonderful lighthouses to explore along the Michigan coastline? Embark on this journey of beautiful photography as the views from the lighthouses beckon you to explore your world and learn something new.
Buddy is Rick and Ruth's gentle travel companion while their son is away serving in the United States Air Force. They also have a daughter and son who live close by and eight grandchildren!
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| Artist Drop In | |
 Something new at Baker Allegan Studios! They will host an "Aritst Drop-In" night on Wednesday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m. Bring a snack (or snacks) to share. If you are a painter, bring your paint. If you are a knitter, bring your needles. If you are a spinner, bring your wheel. If you play the violin, bring your fiddle! They wish to inspire, share ideas and just have an evening to spend with other artists.
24 artists currently display their work at Baker Allegan. They would like to expand their community and meet new artists! Baker Allegan Studio is located at 148 Mill District Road in Allegan. Contact Debbie Leverence at 269.903.6883 for more information. |
| Deano's "Cruise In" |
 Every Wednesday evening until Oct. 6, Deano's Pizza and Ice Cream invites all of Allegan and the surrounding area to "Cruise In." Things get started around 6:00 p.m. and go until around dark, weather permitting. There is music, ice cream, food and a great time. Bring your Antique Car, Rat Rod, Truck, Collector Car, Family Cruiser, or just you and the family to look at the cars and enjoy a little of the past...or present! Deano's Pizza and Ice Cream 50's Dinner is located 1604 M-40 North in Allegan, just a little past the High School.
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| City of Allegan Spring Clean Up & Electonic Disposal | |
 The City of Allegan will conduct SPRING CLEAN UP Saturday, April 24, 2010 through Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Department of Public Works facility located at the corner of Lowe Street and Airway Drive in the Industrial Park. The electronics disposal for recycling will be on April 24. All electronic items (computers televisions, cell phones, radios, etc.) will be picked up by a recycling company.
All City residents are urged to bring their items for disposal to the dumpsters situated at the public works facility between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No disposal will be permitted on Sundays. You must show your Resource Recovery Card prior to disposal. If you do not have a Resource Recovery Card, contact City Hall at 673-5511.
Please do not bring Household Garbage, Asphalt, Roofing Shingles, Chemicals, Batteries, Flammables or Oil Based Paint, Brush or Leaves, Cement, Brick or Stone.
Seniors and special needs citizens requiring assistance may call City Hall. |
| AAAC Poetry Opportunity | |
 April is Poetry Month. Creative writers over the age of 18 are invited to send a short poem to the Allegan Area Arts Council, P.O. Box 38, Allegan, MI 49010. Entries judged appropriate will be printed in an upcoming AAAC "e-blast" and at www.alleganarts.com.
At 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, join the AAAC in Hanson Park behind the Griswold. Bring a dish to pass and a friend to paint, draw, and enjoy some poetry! |
| Farmers Market is Coming Soon! |
 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 6, at the corner of Water Street and Cutler Street and continue each Thursday through October. |
| Art in the Garden THANK YOU! | |
The board of directors and members of the Allegan Area Arts Council would like to thank the many hands that made our Art in the Garden fundraiser on April 17 a huge success. Event Coordinator Jude Hardin worked tirelessly to bring this day-long event to the community. She was gratified, as we all were, to hear from several business owners that the affair brought a large number of shoppers into Allegan's beautiful historic downtown. How blessed we all are to have a facility like the Griswold Auditorium in Allegan's central business district. The city staff there put in many hours on behalf of this event and deserves a standing ovation.
Our wonderful sponsors, Jere Hinman, Boskage Commerce Publications, Dawsons Renovations, Reflexions Plus and Village Market, and all the area businesses and artists, especially potter Dawn Soltysiad and metal artish Jay Prosch-Jensen, who donated items made Art in the Garden a financial triumph. The many, many volunteers who donated time and talents made that triumph heart warming. We are grateful, too, for all who attended and purchased items from artists' booths and garden vendors, participated in our raffle, enjoyed a bite from the bake sale or made a bid in the silent auction. Your contributions made it a very successful day for all of us programming to Allegan County in the future. |
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Ideas, Suggestions, or Comments. . .
The Connector is distributed the third Tuesday of each month. If you have article ideas, suggestions, or upcoming events, or if you would just like to comment on the Allegan Connector, please do! Feedback about the Connector or how to make it better is appreciated and can be emailed to vknuckles@cityofallegan.org
Sincerely,
Vicki Knuckles
City of Allegan
Downtown Coordinator |
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