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.