Grand rising, West Michigan. October 10th is National Walk to a Park Day. Let that be the motivation today to get outside and enjoy a park. In our household, we hear the “can we go to the park?” question every. single. day… So yes, today, kids, we will indeed be going to the park. 🛝 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Fennville Goose Fest 🎡 

• Light Lounge Opens 🚨 

• Grant For Muskegon 🛟 

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Water Safety Grant For Muskegon

A new grant from the CDC Foundation aims to provide vital water safety education to students in Muskegon County. The Muskegon YMCA has become the first recipient in Michigan of funding from the CDC's Understanding and Preventing Drowning initiative, which was launched after 4,500 drowning deaths occurred in the U.S. from 2020 to 2022.

The grant will enhance the YMCA's Safety Around Water program, which teaches students how to protect themselves and others. With classes at local schools and swimming pools, the program covers essential topics such as rip currents, the use of life jackets, and safety around frozen water. Community Engagement Coordinator Airn Sessink emphasizes the importance of comprehensive education beyond swimming, highlighting the motto "reach, throw, don’t go" from the American Red Cross. This advice encourages bystanders to assist drowning individuals without entering the water themselves.

Fennville’s 40th Goose Festival

Fennville celebrates the 40th Goose Festival from October 10-13, a vibrant weekend filled with goose-themed activities. The festival kicks off Thursday with a "Chalk-Out" on Main Street from 4-9 p.m. and a carnival running until 10 p.m. On Friday, an expanded "Chalk-Out" features food trucks, drinks, gel ball, and laser tag from 2-10 p.m., an opening reception for a student art show at 5 p.m., and live music starting at 7 p.m.

Saturday offers the Wild Goose Chase 5K at 8 a.m., car shows, and various art and history exhibits. Events for youth vendors and performers also abound, with a glow car show and tribute bands entertaining attendees in the evening. Sunday wraps up the festivities with exhibits and a children's Gosling Run at 1 p.m., followed by the Wildlife Parade at 2:30 p.m., ending with a party under the big tent. More info on the event can be found here.

Season Closing For Great Lakers Cruise Ships

The Great Lakes cruising season is nearing its end, with just about a week left to catch a glimpse of these luxurious ships at Michigan ports. The season wraps up in mid-October as temperatures begin to drop. Currently, Ponant Cruise Lines is the sole cruise operator in the Great Lakes, featuring three active vessels. Mackinac Island, a favorite destination among travelers, is anticipating three more cruise ship visits. Ponant's luxury ships can also be spotted at Sault Ste. Marie and navigating through the Detroit River. Meanwhile, other cruise ports have already said farewell to their last ships of the season. Alpena celebrated its final visit on Friday with the Viking Polaris. This year, Viking ships Polaris and Octantis made a combined total of 26 stops in the Lake Huron city.

"Passengers consistently rank Alpena as one of their favorite stops, noting the area's beauty, cleanliness, friendly residents, and unique shops and restaurants," stated the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Viking is anticipated to return to the Great Lakes for the 2025 season, starting in April, and is often the first company to commence voyages in the spring. The 2025 season is also expected to feature Pearl Mist Cruises, Victory Cruise Lines, and Ponant Cruise Lines.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Red Light Therapy Opens In Holland

Light Lounge, a new wellness spa specializing in red light therapy, opened on Oct. 4 at 12662 Riley St., Holland Township. This marks Michigan's first Light Lounge franchise, joining locations in several states. The spa offers four LED beds, promoting anti-inflammatory benefits and improved sleep and blood flow. First sessions are free, with walk-ins welcome. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plans include additional services such as a cold plunge tub, infrared sauna, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and IV drip therapy. More info on on their website.

Teddy Spaghettis To Reopen In Norton Shores

Teddy Spaghettis, a beloved Italian restaurant that closed in 2023, will reopen in February 2025 at Oakridge Golf Course, 513 W Pontaluna Road, Norton Shores. Owner Ted Cerniglia announced the news via Facebook, expressing excitement for the community. Originally opened in 2009 at 3032 Heights Ravenna Rd, the restaurant closed due to family commitments. Cerniglia's daughter, Francesca, previously managed the restaurant but shifted focus for family reasons. In the interim, “Teddy’s Night” continued at Bella Maria’s Event Center, which will host its last event on October 24. Regular hours will likely be Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 4 p.m.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

MUSKEGON

Thursday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Wonderland Distillery - Trivia Night 7pm

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Friday - Lotus Room - Comedy Night 8pm

Saturday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Muskegon Lumberjacks Game 8:05pm

Michigan's Adventure - Tricks and Treats 12-6pm

Downtown Montague - Pumpkinfest 2024 10am-3pm

Ghost Afloat! Haunted Tours of the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper 7-11pm

Sunday - Frauenthal Center - Wine & Canvas 2pm

Monday - The Valkyrie - Trivia Night 7pm

GRAND HAVEN

Thursday- Spring Lake Farmers Market 9am-2pm

Friday- Odd Side Live Music 8-11pm

Saturday- Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Coopersville - Pumpkin Train 1-2:30pm

Downtown - Bones About Town (reoccurring until 10/25)

HOLLAND

Thursday - Holland Energy Park - Public Power Week 5-7pm

Friday - Downtown - Fall Fest 2024 10am-10pm

Windmill Island Gardens - Fall Fest Artisan Market 12-5pm

Downtown - Fire Truck Parade 7-8pm

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Bowerman's Fall Farm Tour & History Hike 10am-4pm

Tanglewood Winery - Dune Buggy Food Truck & Friends of Friends Band 4-8pm

Sunday - Park Theatre - Comedian Myq Kaplan 6:30pm

New Holland Brewing - Trivia Night 6pm

Monday - Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

WEATHER

Thursday

65 🌡️ 52 | 🌤️ |

Friday

74 🌡️ 48 | 🌤️ |

Saturday

64 🌡️ 47 | 🌤️ |

Sunday

57🌡️ 42 | 🌧️ |

Monday

50 🌡️ 38 | ☁️ |

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

Grand Armory I Gabrial James I 6:30pm

Sandy Point I Lew Russ I 6pm

New Holland Brewing I PTB I 7pm

Park Theatre I Midwest Mayhem Tour ft SIXMAN, Kwaj & Sonny Ski w/ DJ Seven Eightz I 7pm

Friday

Odd Side I Carl Webb Band I 8pm

Grand Armory I Hot Flat Pop I 6:30pm

Itty Bitty Bar I After Party I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I Nate Holley I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Colin Tobin I 8pm

Saturday

Muskegon Farmers Market I Bill and Rocky I 9-11am

The Block I Djangophonique – Gypsy Jazz I 7:30pm

Red Rooster Tavern I Medicine Men I 8pm

The Valkyrie I Steeple Hill Band I 7pm

Grand Armory I Liquid Radio I 6:30pm

Park Theatre I Raising the Dead - A Grateful Dead Experience I 7pm

Hops at 84 East I Nolan Eszes I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Barcode I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I In The Grey I 8pm

Sunday

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5pm

Sandy Point I Randy Johnson I 5pm

SPORTS

Thursday- Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians 6:08pm

Saturday - Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians 4:38pm

Sunday - Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys 4:25pm

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