Calendar

    May
    11
    Sat
    Women and Children First Bookstore @ Women and Children First Bookstore
    May 11 @ 11:30 am

    Storytime and Craft: Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes

    Jun
    15
    Sat
    Book Signing at Michigan Maritime Museum Harborfest in South Haven @ Michigan Maritime Museum
    Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    If a beautiful June day will be outside on the harbor area by the museum. The Michigan Maritime Museum has wonderful displays and several fun opportunities for cruises on the Lindy Lou or the Friends Good Will. Also this Saturday is the museum’s Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show.

    Jun
    17
    Mon
    Storytime at Muskegon South Pierhead @ Muskegon Lights
    Jun 17 all-day
    Storytime at Muskegon South Pierhead @ Muskegon Lights | Muskegon | Michigan | United States

    Sport and the Hyacinth would have stopped in Muskegon, so what fun to remember his time on Lake Michigan during a storytime on the pier. Time 3 p.m.

    Jun
    18
    Tue
    Story Time at Hackley Public Library @ Hackley Public Library Children’s Department
    Jun 18 @ 3:00 pm

    Sport loves libraries. especially during summer reading programs! Hackley’s summer program runs from June 17-August 17 with the theme of A Universe of Stories. We’ll explore the universe of Lake Michigan.

    Jun
    29
    Sat
    Michigan Welcome Center @ New Buffalo Welcome Center
    Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Sport will be welcoming travelers to Michigan on the Saturday before July 4th. Pam will be sharing information about Sport’s story, either inside the center or outside in their park setting. The New Buffalo Center, just north of the Indiana-Michigan border has lots of brochures, maps and guidebooks about Michigan. The center is staffed by experts in all things Michigan.

    More on the Welcome Center

    Jul
    5
    Fri
    Book Signing at The Book Nook – Saugatuck, MI @ Book Nook
    Jul 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Parade on 4th at 2 p.m.down busy Butler Street, so 5th should allow for leisurely strolls to a very neat bookstore at 439 Butler. Book signing.

    Jul
    6
    Sat
    Book Signing at Black River Books – South Haven, MI @ Black River Books
    Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    What a wonderful bookstore – used, collectible, signed and new books all beautifully displayed. Booker, the resident bookstore dog will meet and greet you! The Haferman’s, the owners are also committed to welcoming you to their book world. Time TBA

    Jul
    12
    Fri
    Storytime at White River Light Station – Whitehall, MI @ White River Light Station
    Jul 12 @ 11:00 am

    Part of the Hackley Public Library – Muskegon summer story time series. Will share a photo of Sport when he came to White River Station in 1926.

    White River is part of the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association which also includes Big Sable Point, Little Sable Point and the Ludington Breakwater. All are worth a visit.

    Jul
    13
    Sat
    Book Signing and Program at The Book Nook and Java Shop – Montague, MI @ Book Nook and Java Shop
    Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Jul
    18
    Thu
    Setting sail on the S.S. Badger Ferry – Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI @ S.S. Badger
    Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Family Program onboard the 2 p.m (C.S.T.) departure. Arrival in Ludington at 7 p.m. (E.S.T.) You can only know Lake Michigan by being out on her waters! Thanks to the S.S. Badger Company for keeping Great Lakes passenger ship travel going. In 2016 the S.S. Badger was designated a National Historical Landmark.