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Greetings!
Each new year seems to officially begin in South Haven/Van Buren County when we feel warm sunshine on our faces, smell the grills cooking, and revel in being lakeside with sand under our bare feet and festivities, such as Harborfest, to delight in! We already have sunshine and the grills are fired up! Admiral Jack's, our newest restaurant, located on a barge in the Black River Harbor, opens for the 2015 Spring/Summer season tonight!
Do you have your lodging booked for the upcoming activity-packed summer days? To request the Official 2015 Visitors Guide with a complete listing of lodging members, please contact us at 269.637.5252/800.SO.HAVEN or relax@southhaven.org. Here's a sneak peak of this year's cover! Photography by Brett Howland.
Hope to see you soon!
Your friends,
South Haven/Van Buren County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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South Haven Lighthouse Fundraising Kickoff
Celebration at the South Haven
Yacht Club!
Join us for appetizers, musical entertainment and a special video presentation about our famous lighthouse during our kick off fundraising celebration! May 7, time TBA. |
Blue Coast Artists Springfest Studio Open House!
Preview the new works and new member artists of the Blue Coast Artists. Come and enjoy the countryside during the lush green spring. The plants are emerging as well as the new art created by the artists over the winter months. Enjoy the fresh new artwork and a behind the scenes look in the studios of the member artists.
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Blessing of the Fleet at the Michigan Maritime Museum!
The Friends Good Will is blessed & begins another season of sailing! The blessing will be followed by a Fish Fry at the Michigan Maritime Museum!
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Lodging Specials and Packages!
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From quaint B&B's to cozy cabins, and from modern hotels to waterfront resorts and vacation homes, visitors can find quality lodging to fit every taste and budget! Check out fabulous
Specials & Packages here!
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Thank you, Instagram friend @coreydavidsmith for sharing this stunning Lake Michigan shot!
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How special is this sunset captured on Easter Sunday by Instagram friend @wrensma?
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NEWS
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Light Keeper's Dwelling Selected for a Grant!
This week, the Michigan Maritime Museum and the city received positive news from the State of Michigan! The Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Grant Program announced that the South Haven Light Keeper's Dwelling has been selected for a grant. The grant amount is $22,000 and is intended to help rehabilitate the building's roof, flashing, deck, and porch roof framing!
Dyckman Avenue Bascule Bridge Update!
As of April 15th, the bridge is operational for masted navigation. The bridge will be opened on weeknights and weekends when the contractor is not working onsite. Boaters requiring an open on a weekday should contact the city's Department of Public Works at 269.637.0770. The city's staff will begin regular bridge operations no later than May 1st. More information on the project, along with information on the bridge opening schedule, can be found here!
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Can you imagine the South Haven Pier without our famous lighthouse? It could happen.
Our century old South Haven lighthouse is in need of some major attention! It looks beautiful on the outside, of course, but on the inside it's a different story! Corrosion is threatening to destroy the base, seams, windows and stairs. It has been estimated that the cost of repairs to preserve our lighthouse for another 100 years will be $275,000. In 2012 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers handed ownership over to the Historical Association of South Haven who has recently made a separate committee to collect financial support for preservation efforts. Be sure to check out their website at www.southhavenlight.org and YouTube video to see how you can help! |
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