May Community Calendar


Waterfront Film Festival June 12th - June 15th 2008
Saugatuck, MI
The Tenth Annual Waterfront Film Festival comes to Saugatuck! Check out waterfrontfilm.org for more information on times and prices.

Open House in Recognition of Cover the Uninsured Week
Friday, May 2nd 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Oasis of Hope Center, 522 Leonard St. N.W., Grand Rapids, MI, 49504-4258 phone: 616-451-8868
cost: $0.00
Oasis of Hope Center provides hope through low cost/ free medical care and basic skills education to the economically disadvantaged and uninsured of the West side of Grand Rapids, Michigan in Jesus' name. We are having an open house in recognition of Cover the Uninsured Week for the public which will include volunteer information, tours, free blood pressure screening, diabetes information, appointment scheduling, and free food and gifts.

Girls' Night Out
May 8,2008 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Hastings
phone: 269-948-4042
cost: free
Ladies, treat yourself and your girlfriends to the best shopping party of the year! You are invited to Girls' Night Out in Downtown Hastings, Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy female camaraderie, special dining, and shopping fun. Over 30 downtown businesses will offer special discounts, demonstrations, and lots of refreshments--shopping has never been this much fun!

Model Railroad Open House
May 10 2008 11 AM to 4 PM
4040 Lenland Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
phone: 616-204-0618
cost: FREE
Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society Large HO model railroad layout of the Pere Marquette Railroad as it was in 1945. Fun for the whole family. Promoting family a hobby. We are a 501(c3) non profit org. WWW.GRMRHS.ORG

NCCA "Hot Wheels and Fine Art"
Saturday, May 10, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Market Pavilion, corner of Division and Dayton, Downtown Fremont 49412 phone: 231-924-4022
cost: free "Hot Wheels and Fine Art," a one day event with something for everyone! From fine art to live music and cars, trucks, and bikes. Customs, classics, street stock, and antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedal bikes will all be included in the auto and cycle show. There will be live music all day including Audrey Jansma, Dan Yother, Robert and Luke Sayers, Don Benson and Frank VanDinther. The NCCA Fine Art Festival will include fine pottery, blown glass, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, woodworking, mosaic and much, much, more…Join us for all of this plus great food, a children's craft area, and a pinstripe drag racing competition. For more information visit www.ncca-artsplace.org, call 231.924.4022 or email artsplace@riverview.net.

Relay For Life of Wyoming/Grandville
May 16 - 17, 2008 from Noon until Noon
Lamar Park, Wyoming
phone: 364-6121
cost: Free Join us for food, fun and lots of kids activities. We will also be remembering those we've lost to cancer, celebrating those who are survivors and caregivers.

Riverfront Art Fair
May 17, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Riverfront Plaza in Allegan
phone: (269) 673-5433
cost: free This event will give you the opportunity to shop many arts and crafts vendors. There will be live entertainment at the Gazebos. Cool 101 Oldies will have a live remote broadcast with giveaways. The library will have a used book sale. This event has been made possible in part by Allegan Alternative High School, The Allegan DDA, the Allegan Area Arts Council and the Allegan Chamber of Commerce.

Sex & the City Movie Kick off Party!
Thurs., May 29, 7 PM Barnes & Noble, 3670 28th St SE
phone: 616-954-7862
cost: free The release of the Sex and the City movie is Friday, May 30th! Girls- get ready for a swanky evening full of fashion, food and plenty of Sex and the City! After you have had time to drink and snack, the trivia game will begin. Grand prize winner receives either a free Sex and the City book or movie passes to the opening of Sex and the City, the movie! We have posters and pictures of the cast! Bring your best gal pals and get ready for a fabulous evening.

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