Allegan Area Chamber

Ribbon Cutting: Rock Star Rocks by Jodi and More
2022-07-28 09:45 (America/Detroit) | Rock Star Rocks by Jodi and More, 104 Locust St, Allegan, 49010, United States
Join us for the ribbon cutting for Rock Star Rocks by Jodi and More!

Farm to Table Dinner Season
2022-07-28 18:00, 2022-08-18 18:00, 2022-08-25 18:00 | Kids’ Food Basket Farm, 1300 Plymouth Ave., Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
Join us on the Kids’ Food Basket Kent County Farm for a special culinary experience hosted by unique local chefs, incorporating menu items grown on our 10-acre sustainable farm. By joining us at the table, you are supporting our mission to nourish kids to reach their full potential and our urban growing initiatives. The fun starts at 6 p.m. for every dinner!

Mural Community Paint
2022-07-29 09:00 - 17:00 | on the grid, 110 Hubbard St, Allegan, Michigan, 49010, United States
The arts council is excited to offer a community-paint mural opportunity to area residents in July. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP (HERE). We will reach out with available times you can participate.

Wings Home Golf Outing
2022-07-30 08:15 | Cheshire Hills Golf Course, 3829 102nd Ave., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
The 9th annual Wings Home Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, July 30th at Cheshire Hills Golf Course in Allegan, MI. Registration begins at 8:15am with a shotgun start at 9am. The cost is $75 per person with 4 people on a team and includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch, hole events and prizes.

Tantrick Turns 4!
2022-07-30 14:00 - 23:00 | Tantrick Brewing Co., 243 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
We’re throwing a party on the Riverfront! Help us celebrate our 4th Birthday with all the things we love: Beer, Music, Food and You! Stay tuned for music announcements and details on the 6 beer releases from this year’s Kinky Series, AND Gerald’s 4th Birthday Cake White Stout!

Allegan Antiques Market
2022-07-31 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-28 08:00 - 16:00 | Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Antiques Magazine rates the Allegan Antiques Market as “One of the Ten Best Shows in America”.
The show is held the last Sunday of the Month, April through September.
As always, you can expect:

Hundreds of Dealers Inside
Hundreds of Dealers Outside
Admission is $5 per person
Parking is always FREE
Show hours 8 AM to 4 PM Sunday

Remember, Rain or Shine, we have dealers inside seven large buildings along with outdoor dealers under canopies. The show goes on regardless of the weather!

Beyond Bones Blueberry Picking
2022-08-04 08:00 - 10:00 | MI
Beyond Bones is looking for volunteers to help pick blueberries for their new blueberry flavored treats!
At the blueberry field on the corner of 109th and 50th Street in Pullman, MI.

Biking For Bravery
2022-08-06 07:00 | allegan sports complex, 1451 29th St, Allegan, Michigan, 49010
Join us in providing a lifeline to child victims of abuse and neglect in Allegan, Barry, and soon to be Van Buren Counties. This community event features 50, 20 & 10 mile distance bike rides for families and serious athletes. All proceeds will help raise funds for our agency to continue to provide awareness, support, and hope and healing to child victims in our community!

The View From The Top: Best Practices from Leveled Up Companies
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Griswold Auditorium, 401 Hubbard St., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
On Wednesday, August 17th at the Griswold Auditorium in the City of Allegan, Lakeshore Advantage will host our quarterly investor event. Gather with other Lakeshore Advantage investors and gain insights from three of our leveled-up and growing primary employers via a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Owens.
Panelists include:

Steve Ramus, Sr. Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Perrigo Company plc
Mark McConnell, Chief Financial Officer, Coastal Group
Kelly Springer, CEO and President of Metal Flow Corporations

Art Camp
2022-08-15 09:00 - 2022-08-19 11:30 | Griswold Auditorium, 401 Hubbard St., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Each day will include a lesson on a famous artist while creating an art piece similar to their work. During the five days, artwork will be done in the styles of:

Pablo Picasso
Laurel Burch
Henri Matisse
Vincent Van Gogh

* Friday, August 19th, will include an art show and an ice cream social to celebrate.
You MUST register your child for Art Camp no later than August 1st.

Michigan Fiber Festival
2022-08-17 - 2022-08-21 | Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Workshops: Wednesday-Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM
Vendors & Demonstrations: Friday-Sunday
Fri & Sat 10 AM -5 PM ; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
Animal Shows & Fiber Competitions: Saturday -Sunday
Festival Admission Fees
CHILDREN 14 AND UNDER ARE FREE • One Day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday: $5.00 • Weekend Pass for all 3 days: $10.00
Held at the Allegan Co. Fairgrounds, 150 Douglas Ave, Allegan MI
Camping is available!
For the safety of participants and animals:
NO PETS or WEAPONS are allowed on the Festival Grounds
Knitting needles are welcome.
Contact staff@michiganfiberfestival with any questions.

Hey Allegan! Let's Roll - Desk Chair Race
2022-08-19 18:00 | Allegan Riverfront
Join us for the 2nd Annual Desk Chair Race to support Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center! It will be a fun night watching local businesses race through a course on a desk chair decorated to show off their business.
If you are a business who would like to enter the race please email benotisteam@gmail.com for a registration form.

The Sassy Olive is turning 8!
2022-08-20 10:00 - 15:00 | The Sassy Olive, 125 Locust St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
The Sassy Olive is turning 8! How is that even possible. We have so much to celebrate and be grateful for, and want to invite you to join us.
Goodie bags for the first 50 shoppers
Prizes, raffles and games
Scrunchie stuff-a-bag (online and in-store!)
$5 online beanies, headbands and more
8% off everything online and in-store
We will see you August 20th!

End of Summer Celebration
2022-08-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Beechpoint, 3212 125th Ave., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
This past summer, a lot of prayer, finances & hours were invested by a great number of people. Let’s come together to celebrate these acts of love & give thanks for the lives God changed at Camp this summer!
🎉 A food truck will be onsite with burgers & sandwiches available for purchase (cash or credit accepted)
🎉 The waterfront will be open for canoeing
🎉 We will end the evening around the fire with camp songs, stories, and something sweet
Please help us prepare enough sweet treats by letting us know that you plan on coming

Serving Up Smiles
2022-08-26 17:45 - 19:30 | Scoopt, 155 Riverfront Plaza, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Grab some swag from Honor Credit Union and coupons for Scoopt!

170th Allegan County Fair
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-17 | Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Click HERE for the 2022 Allegan County Fair Brochure.

Walk, Run, and Roll 5K
2022-09-10 10:00 | Holland’s Centennial Park, 250 Central Ave,, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Hosted by Disability Network Lakeshore’s Associate Board, participants are encouraged to walk, run, or roll at their own pace!
Race fee is $20 and includes a unique Walk, Run, and Roll 5K t-shirt! Won’t you join us in downtown Holland at Centennial Park?

8th Annual Wag & Walk
2022-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Robinson Manor, 701 Marshall St., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Wishbone Wag & Walk is in person in 2022 once again! Our event is being held Sat. Sept 10, 10am – 2pm, in Allegan at the Robinson Manor. You’ll be able to walk with fellow dog lovers downtown Allegan across the new sidewalk on the Allegan Iron 2nd Street Bridge to downtown and riverwalk. Merchants downtown will be looking forward to walker to stop by and have their “Walking Card” stamped, so walkers who get all the merchant stamps and return to the Robinson Manor will be given free extra Raffle Tickets.
Wag & Walk is Wishbone’s annual dog walk event that raises awareness and funds for homeless cats and dogs in Allegan County. Up to 1,000 animals come through the Allegan Shelter that Wishbone manages daily. This is a fun event for the entire family, two and four-legged, to get involved, support a great organization and make a difference for animals!

Tuck Pointing and Repointing Workshop
2022-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Allegan City Hall – Council Chambers, 231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join the Allegan Community Foundation Saturday, September 24th at Allegan City Hall for a Tuck Pointing and Repointing workshop with Building Restoration LLC.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn techniques to preserve old buildings. In order to preserve history, we must know how to preserve architecture that surrounds us every day. Understanding pointing and repointing can help restore old buildings to their former glory. Bringing a photo of your concerns is encouraged. Improper tuckpointing can accelerate the buildings deterioration and ruin the historic appearance.
This workshop is sponsored by the Allegan County Community Foundation and the City of Allegan. All of the proceeds will benefit the Marilyn Boyce Fund for the Allegan County Historical Society.
Register for the workshop here. We hope to see you there!

Raising Capital Panel Discussion & Happy Hour
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | SURGE Center, 44 East 8th Street Suite 400, Holland, 49432, United States
If you are planning on raising capital (or just interested in learning more) this session is for you!

During this panel discussion you will hear from both the investor and entrepreneur’s perspective. We will cover topics like:
• How do you know you’re ready to raise capital?
• What do investors look for?
• How do you prepare?
• Do’s and dont’s.
• Lessons learned from the trenches.

Panelists:
Joe Lampen, Wakestream Ventures
Jason Mejeur, MaxOne
Rich Lievense, Lake Michigan Financial Corporation
Bryce Kaiser, Hoom House (moderator)

Date: Thursday, September 15th
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Place: The SURGE Center, 44 E 8th Street, Suite 400 (4th floor above Butch’s)

Agenda:
5:00 to 5:30 Happy Hour/Mingling
5:30 to 6:30 Panel Discussion
6:30 to 7:00 More Mingling

Farm to Table Dinner
2022-09-15 18:00 | Kids’ Food Basket Farm, 1300 Plymouth Ave., Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States

C.O.D.E. Orange
2022-09-16 19:00 | Allegan High School, 1560 M-40 N, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States

Dog Days of Summer
2022-09-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Allegan’s Riverfront Plaza, 100 Riverfront Plaza, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join the Allegan Jaycees on Allegan’s Riverfront Splashpad on Sunday September 18th as we let the dogs out to cool off on hottest day of the year!
We’ll also be spotlight local non-profits Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance, Beyond Bones/ARC, and Paws with a Cause as we raises donations for the incredibly important nonprofits.

Bring towels for your dogs as they will get wet. Important! All dogs must be leashed at all times.
We hope to see all the dogs come out and play!

Allegan United Way Goods Donation Center Ribbon Cutting
2022-09-21 15:00 | Allegan County United Way, 650 Grand St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join the United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties as they celebrate the renovation of their Goods Donation Center. There will refreshments and be a short program featuring speakers from United Way, the Consumers Energy Foundation, EV Construction, and the Allegan County Community Foundation.

Going PRO Talent Fund 2023 Employer Information Session
2022-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
West Michigan Works! is hosting a live, virtual information session to learn more about the upcoming Going PRO Talent Fund grant. The Going PRO Talent Fund program provides competitive awards for training that leads to increased productivity and retention.
There are some exciting changes proposed for the 2023 program year including multiple application cycles, increased reimbursement amounts, and a streamlined application process. The grant process is competitive, and funds are allocated quickly. A complete and accurate application is critical and attending the information session is the best way to get started!
The information session will cover:
– Program Elements
– Employer Participation
– Eligibility
– Allowable Training
– Reporting and Metrics
– Criteria for Funding Approval

City of Allegan-First Impressions Tourism (FIT) - Community Forum
2022-09-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Griswold Auditorium, 401 Hubbard St., Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
FIT helps communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. In 2022, the City of Allegan received five visitors to the community during Summer. The results of their visit will be shared during this evening forum. Community leaders and residents will be present to hear results, listen to suggestions, and guide next steps.
This evening event is free and open to all.
Registration and Hors d’ oeuvres: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Program: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Community leaders will be present to hear results and guide next steps.

Changing Leaves, Changing Lives; An Evening with The Arc
2022-09-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Third Coast Community Church, 6069 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck, MI, 49453, United States
The Arc of Allegan County, a nonprofit organization, is working to achieve an inclusive community through our mission of advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play with respect, dignity and meaningful involvement in their communities.
The Arc is inviting you to join us for Changing Leaves, Changing Lives; an Evening with The Arc. This fundraising dinner and silent auction event will help to provide support for our services and activities supporting individuals within the Allegan County community.
This event will highlight The Arc’s many services in the areas of advocacy, recreation, learning, support and employment for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will enjoy a plated dinner, great silent auction items and more surprises!
Please join us to help celebrate The Arc on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
