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March 2024 Events Calendar

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Featured March Events

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March 1-7, 2024

Thursday, February 29th-Sunday, March 3rd AND Friday, March 8th-Sunday, March 10th; 2024

Performance Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
10am AND 4pm

Lantern Lit Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Hiking
The walk begins at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter (8800 M-116, Ludington) and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is required.

March 8-14, 2024

Thursday, February 29th-Sunday, March 3rd AND Friday, March 8th-Sunday, March 10th; 2024

Performance Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.

March 8th-9th AND 15th-17th, 2023

Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. 

March 15-21, 2024

March 8th-9th AND 15th-17th, 2023

Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. 

Saturday, March 9th, 2023
12pm

The Met Opera presents an HD performance of La Forza Del Destino
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.

Saturday, March 16th, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Ludington
Includes a 5k, live music, pub crawl, and more.

Sunday, March 17th, 2024
3pm

Performance by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
Bach: The Best of the Brandenburg Concertos at Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.

March 22-31, 2024

Saturday, March 23rd, 2023
1pm

The Met Opera presents an HD performance of Romeo Et Juliette
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.

Saturday, March 30th, 2023
12-1:30pm

Colleen Plummer’s Easter on the Green
Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter Eggs. Pentwater Village Green- 231 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.

The following events are from 2023. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2024!

 

Traverse City Restaurant Week
Participants have the opportunity to try new food and places. Restaurants involved will offer a three-course dinner menu for $25, $35, or $45 per person. Takeout options will be available at select locations. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit facebook.com.

Virtual Spring CommUnity Auction
Hundreds of items up for auction to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Bidding begins on Monday, February 27th at 4pm. View items and register to bid at meccef.betterworld.org.

Covenant Christian School Auction Fundraiser
Silent auction, live auction, raffles, cash ‘n carry room, and refreshments. Entry is free but attendees must register, either at the door or by visiting ccs-ludington.org. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.

Finny Slam Ice Fishing Tournament
Hosted by Pere Marquette Expeditions and named for local fisherman, Ray Finholm, who passed away in a boating accident. Prize includes a 100% payout for the longest fish in each category: Pike, Steelhead and Perch. You must be in line for measuring by 6pm. Call (231) 845-7285 for more information.

Muskegon Bridal Show
Tickets now available at Fricano’s Manistee River- 440 River St., Manistee. Tickets are $5 each and include the chance in an exclusive vendor raffle for all registered Brides. Also receive a $5 pizza coupon with your ticket. Fricano’s Event Center- 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 201, Muskegon.

Cabin Fever Reliever Party
This annual event includes a Chili Cook Off with over $500 in prizes and live music by Onager from 8pm-12am. This is a B.Y.O.B. event and admission is $10/person or $5 AND 3 non-perishable food items. All funds and food raised at this event will be distributed to local charitable entities. For more information, call the Irons Area Tourist Association at (231) 266-8101. Skinner Park- 5074 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons.

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for Adults which includes choice of Perch (8oz), Shrimp (8 pc), Combo (4oz perch/4 shrimp), or Salmon; along with vegetable, choice of baked potato or french fries, Indian Summer applesauce, cole slaw, dinner roll, and choice of dessert. Kids meals are $9 and include Perch (4oz), Shrimp (4 pc), Combo (4oz perch/2 shrimp), Salmon, or Mac n cheese; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Preschool, Young 5’s, & Kindergarten Open House at Ludington Area Catholic School
700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 843-3188.

Family AfFair
Annual free event where over 60 area businesses and community agencies provide resources, information, and fun surprises to local families. This year’s theme is “Under Construction – Building Strong Families”. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Mason County Central School- 300 W. Broadway St., Scottville.

Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual parade runs down Western Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon.

Polar Plunge Fundraiser
Annual fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics held at Little River Casino Resort- 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee. Registration begins at 11am with the plunge at 1pm. To get involved, visit plungemi.org.

Annual JBC Beer Run
Hosted by Jamesport Brewing Company, this is a fun run where you drink a 6 oz. beer then run a .25 mile lap, and repeat 3 more times for a total of 24 oz. and 1 mile. $10 to enter and $5 from each entry will go into the pot o’ gold. Fastest time takes home a trophy. Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington.

Friends of the Ludington State Park Free Zoom Educational Series
Register at friendsofludingtonstatepark.com to receive Zoom code.

AFFEW Native Plant Sale
The 2023 sale will be online only. Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org

Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $13 and includes choice of fried or baked fish, vegetable, potatoes, cole slaw, dinner roll, and choice of dessert. For more information, call (231) 873-5776.

Marvac RV & Camping Show
$7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and children 12 and under. Grand Traverse County Civic Center – 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City.

Let’s Make Discory 4 Man Scramble Charity Fundraiser
Disc golf scramble to benefit Fixing Furry Friends, the Friendship Center, and the Childhood Cancer Campaign. Presented by Grip ‘n Rip Disc Golf, Pizza Hut of Ludington, and F.L.A.G. For more information or to register, visit discgolfscene.com

Introduction to Beekeeping 101
Hosted by the Scottville Beekeepers Association. Cost is $5 per person plus one non-perishable food item. To register or for more information, visit facebook.com. Class will be held at the Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville.

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