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Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: The Platinum Quartet

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Saturday, December 7th, 2013, 7:00am
Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: The Platinum Quartet

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.  -- The Platinum Quartet, a group of saxophone students from the music department at Grand Valley State University, will perform at Loutit District Library (LDL) on December 8, as part of the library's Sunday Afternoon Concert Series.

The Platinum Quartet is a saxophone quartet comprised Andrea Voulgaris on soprano sax, Michael Mitrovitch on alto sax, Cameron Miller on tenor sax and Matthew Kobberstad on baritone sax. Since forming, the group has had an active schedule of performing works at a variety of venues on and off GVSU's campus.

The group plays many styles of music, including classical, tango and contemporary.  The free concert begins at 2 p.m. in LDL’s upper level lobby. For more information, visit www.loutitlibrary.org or call (616) 842-5560, ext. 214.

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Spring Lake District Library welcomes Santa's Workshop

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Monday, December 2nd, 10:08 am
Spring Lake District Library welcomes Santa's Workshop

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Children of all ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit at Santa's Workshop on Saturday, December 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Spring Lake District Library.

Several craft stations will be set up for children to make gifts for family and friends. Special guest Santa Claus will also make an appearance and will be available to visit with participants.

Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 134. The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

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Harpist Mary Wagner performs at Spring Lake District Library

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Friday, November 29th, 7:00 am
Harpist Mary Wagner performs at Spring Lake District Library

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Take a break from the hectic holiday season and refresh your mind and spirit with the gentle music of harpist Mary Wagner at the Spring Lake District Library.

Wagner will perform on Sunday, December 1, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free musical presentation.

Wagner is a graduate of University of Michigan with a degree in harp and piano performance and music education.  A former harpist for the West Shore Symphony, Wagner is the art and music instructor at New Era Christian School and Oceana Christian School.

For more information, call the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 107.  The library is located at 123 E. Exchange St. in Spring Lake.

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Scenes from 'The Nutcracker' at Spring Lake District Library

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Friday, November 22nd, 7:00 am
Scenes from 'The Nutcracker' at Spring Lake District Library

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--The Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company is taking "The Nutcracker" to the Spring Lake District Library.

A troupe of ballet students will perform selections from the production Monday, December 2 at 7 p.m. The dancing, costumes and music of this classic holiday show are sure to capture the imagination of children of all ages.  Children age seven and younger who attend the performance must be accompanied by an adult.  Attendance is limited to 70 people.

For more information, call the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 134.  The library is located at 123 E. Exchange St. in Spring Lake.

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Digital SLR camera 101 at Loutit District Library Nov. 21

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013, 7:00am
Digital SLR camera 101 at Loutit District Library Nov. 21

GRAND HAVEN, Mich -- The public is invited to join photographer Jennifer Batts for her presentation "Digital SLR 101: Get Your Camera to Do What You Want It to Do"  at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Loutit District Library (LDL).

This class is for anyone who owns or is considering a digital single-lens reflex camera and would like to use it in manual mode. Batts will cover the technical aspects of photography (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) that make DSLRs so versatile, but also frequently confusing.

The program is free to the public and held in the Library’s Program Room A. For more information, visit www.loutitlibrary.org or call (616) 842-5560, ext. 214.

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Lake Michigan Credit Union and HGTV star dedicate new park playground

Submitted by Rob Byrne, New Business & Digital Sales Manager
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013, 5:00am
Lake Michigan Credit Union and HGTV star dedicate new park playground

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (November 14, 2013) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources-Parks and Recreation Division, Grand Haven State Park, and LMCU spokesperson Carter Oosterhouse, is pleased to announce a dedication ceremony for a newly completed kids’ playground at Grand Haven State Park.

The playground will be dedicated in a ceremony to be held at Grand Haven State Park on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 10:00 am. Present at the ceremony will be a number of local, regional and state officials and business leaders, LMCU senior management, and home renovation TV host, Carter Oosterhouse.

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Loutit District Library announces Thanksgiving hours

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Monday, November 18th, 2013, 10:00am
Loutit District Library announces Thanksgiving hours

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Loutit District Library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Library will re-open on Friday, Nov. 29, at 9 a.m.The Library’s normal winter hours are:

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