Eclectic tastes of the Muskegon area...

Kinda neat, kinda freaky ... Definitely random.

 "Choose the World You See, and See the World You Choose" --Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Of course, Muskegon, there are lots of ways to sample the area. I’ve captured just a handful of the eclectic things around town in my photos here. And the area doesn’t disappoint when it comes to unique events, both for kids and adults. Today’s docket starts out with a fitting one, having to do with water: 

The Muskegon Family YMCA will take part in the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” today at 11 a.m. Along with waterparks, pools, and aquatic facilities around the country, the YMCA will attempt to create a Guinness World Record while teaching kids 6-12 that “Swim Lessons Save Lives.” The lesson is free, for members and non-members, but kids must be registered before 9 a.m. via the YMCA’s front desk or by calling 722-9322.

If you’d like to explore the land, you can take advantage of two of the Gillette Nature Association at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park’s free outdoor education summer programs: Terrific Turtles at 1 p.m. and Feeding Frenzy at 3 p.m. Though the programs are free, you need your annual $10 Recreation Passport. Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.

There's something fun that will appeal to everyone at the Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park, which runs through Saturday at Rowan Park in downtown Muskegon Heights. Today's events begin at 1 p.m. and include carnival rides and games, and arts and crafts and food vendors. A Gospel in the Park event happens at 5:30 p.m. The festival is in its 30th year, which has given organizers plenty of time to perfect it and grow its offerings. What a great base for exploring the charming downtown of Muskegon Heights and its cute shops and buildings ...

If you’re more north or east, you can check out ventriloquist Vikki Gasko-Green at the North Muskegon library at 10:30 or at the Egelston library at 1 p.m. Seriously, how often do you have the option of being entertained by a ventriloquist?

For those who want to see downtown’s offerings – an ever-increasingly good idea – there’s live entertainment as well that of the film variety: The Miss Michigan Preliminary, a show that includes singing, dancing, and a host of other talents, happens at the Frauenthal Center. Tickets are $30 and are available at the box office. The 54-minute film “All About Prints: 500 Years of Prints and Printmaking” will be shown at 12:15 p.m. at the Muskegon Museum of Art as part of the museum’s free Brown Bag Film series. The MMA will provide coffee and cookies while you learn about this fascinating process during the 54-minute film. Stay awhile afterward and check out the museum's offerings: Thursday is free admission day.

See ya out creating, appreciating, or capturing a taste of Muskegon.

--Imaginer

Pirates!

King of the mountain...

Canadian invasion...

Why, hello there, little guy...

Just hangin' out above ground (you probably need to click on this one).