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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to celebrate New Year’s, director’s retirement

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host its annual New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. which will include a balloon drop. Admission is $15 per person or $60 per family (two adults and children of the immediate family). Included will be snacks, ice cream, music, crafts, special activities,…

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Corewell Health’s Win with Wellness has served local children for 10 years

December 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club has been serving schools in Mason and Oceana counties for the last 10 years. The purpose of the program is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program was started in 2014 by physician assistant Kathy Grierson who had a passion for helping…

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Video: United Way Festival of Trees concludes Sunday

December 13, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Festival of Trees at Stix Bar will conclude on Sunday, Dec. 15. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Mason County. Each decorated tree is sponsored by a local business, group or organization. Supporters vote for their favorite tree by paying for votes. While many of the…

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Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Night postponed due to weather

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — Continuing snow squalls and frigid temperatures have resulted in the decision to postpone the Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Shopping Night. The event was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 and will instead combine it with Men’s Night planned for Wednesday, December 18. The combined shopping event will offer extended hours, 4 to 8 p.m., special holiday deals, promotions, and personalized…

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Volunteers sought for New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Downtown Development Authority is seeking local volunteers for the 15th annual Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on Dec. 31. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Ludington Avenue, revelers can listen to music. The event will also include a beer tent with commemorative light-up glasses, fireworks and west Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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