White Lake Community Events August 18 - August 24
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    Local Upcoming Events

August 18th – August 24th, 2025    

Here's What's Happening in the White Lake Area This Week!

There’s a special kind of magic in the air this time of year around White Lake—where every day feels like a new chance to explore, unwind, and connect. Whether you’re drawn to the rhythm of live music, the charm of local happenings, or the call of the outdoors, this week is full of ways to make the most of the season. Here’s a glimpse at what’s going on— click here  to check out the full events calendar to plan your perfect summer moments–there’s so much more than what we can fit in this newsletter!

Upcoming White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau Events:
42nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic: Wednesday, August 27
Click here for details

Labor Day Community Walk: Monday, September 1
Click here for details 
AUG
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Date: Saturday 8/8/26
Time: Saturday 8/8/26

AUG
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Date: Tuesday 8/19/25
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $25
Venue: Arts Council of White Lake

Nature Journal – Outside

You will learn to observe plants in nature in ways you never have before—seeing and then drawing the unique details with pen and watercolor. We will meet at the Nuveen and then—weather permitting—walk to Lions Park in Whitehall (just down the hill from the Nuveen), using picnic tables under the gazebo. This will allow us to observe plants in their habitat. You will be using drawing skills along with layout and design elements that Marie Essenberg will demonstrate. This will start you on a journey of exploration for years to come in your own nature journal!

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 12

About the Instructor:

Marie Essenberg has been a nature and wildlife artist for 50 years and nature is where her soul thrives and roots connect. She has used many mediums to create detailed artwork such as oil, watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, acrylic, and scratchboard. Over the years her work has been shown at many galleries and art shows in several states.

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported by CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.
AUG
19
Date: Tuesday 8/19/25
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Dune Grass Gallery

Field of Sunflowers Painting @ Dune Grass Gallery

SUNFLOWERS are a highlight in the hot August days. Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, you have the opportunity to have Clarice Kwant teach you how to use lights and darks and hues to enhance the natural beauty of the flower. This will bring a wonderful bright spot on your wall when you hang it up. All supplies included. $35. Class size is limited. Stop in or call to register and pay. 231-292-6753
AUG
20
Date: Wednesday 8/20/25
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Bubble Hydrangea Painting @ The Montague Library

Join MADL staff, who will show you an easy way to make a gorgeous hydrangea painting on a 10 inch circle using bubble wrap.
AUG
08
Date: Saturday 8/8/26
Time: Saturday 8/8/26

AUG
21
Date: Thursday 8/21/25
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Colbys Hokey Pokey

Third Thursday at COLBYs Hokey Pokey

This month’s Third Thursday celebration is all about honoring our Montague and Whitehall schools! 🏫✨ Come out and show your support for the teachers who make such a difference in our community.

🍦 Special Teacher Appreciation Giveaway!
Know a teacher? Bring them along! This month we’re doing something extra sweet with TWO giveaway baskets—one especially for teachers, and another open to everyone. Double the prizes = double the fun!
AUG
08
Date: Saturday 8/8/26
Time: Saturday 8/8/26

AUG
21
Date: Thursday 8/21/25
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Lebanon Lutheran Church

“Remembering Murray’s Inn”: White Lake Area Historical Society

White Lake Area Historical Society Meeting: “Remembering Murray’s Inn” The colorful history of Murray’s Inn will be shared through a slide show presentation by Kevin Murray McGee.

The public is always welcome.  Memberships can be purchased at the start of any of the meetings.
AUG
22
Date: Friday 8/22/25
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: White Lake Eagles

Dave Burel at The White Lake Eagles #3214

Join us with Dave Burel for live music!!
AUG
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Date: Saturday 8/8/26
Time: Saturday 8/8/26

AUG
23
Date: Saturday 8/23/25
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue: The Playhouse at White Lake

Noises Off! (Comedy)

Noises Off!
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Joseph Quintana So good, it runs for TWO Weekends
August 15-16 and 22-24
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm Brace yourself for a hilarious behind-the-scenes romp in Noises Off!—a fast-paced, slapstick comedy that takes you inside the chaotic world of a disastrously bad theater production. This uproarious farce follows a group of actors struggling to perform a play, but things quickly go off the rails as missed cues, forgotten lines, and comedic misunderstandings take center stage. With a twist, the second act shows the same events from behind the scenes, revealing the true madness behind the curtain. Packed with physical comedy, witty dialogue, and endless surprises, Noises Off! is a side-splitting celebration of everything that can—and will—go wrong in live theater! Buy tickets on their own or save by buying FLEX PASSES.
Tickets are $30, or
$150 gets you 6 tickets for the price of 5.
$300 gets you 12 tickets for the price of 10. Find all tickets HERE.
AUG
24
Date: Sunday 8/24/25
Time: 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Sunrise Yoga Sessions @ The Montague Pier

Join Shawna for 1 hour of yoga with the sound of waves and the kiss of the sunrise. Bring your own mat, blanket, or towel. Shawna will bring a few extras just in case.

Three ways to sign up/join us:

  1. Downloading the Fit By Wix App, use the invite code RYFITNS and find the date in the book a Class Tab.
  2. Sign up at www.renewyoufit.com
  3. Shawna also LOVES a yogi drop in so if you don’t sign up, no worries, just show up.

Please bring exact change $12 if paying with cash at the pier. We also accept Venmo! Hope to see you there!

White Lake Area Chamber + Visitor's Bureau
124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
231.893.4585 | 800.879.9702
info@whitelake.org
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