TALK OF THE TOWN: JAN 28, 2021

TALK OF THE TOWN: JAN 28, 2021

Kudos: Businesses that stepped up the social media game this week!

Business Feature: AGA Corp (Special Gust Kevin Wolf)

Business Feature: 
(Special Guest Kevin Wolf on the podcast/live show)
AGA Corp  (Advanced Government Acquisitions)
307 S James St
Ludington, MI 49431
http://agacorp.tech

We’re a service disabled veteran owned company that understands government materials, delivery, & pricing. We want to fulfill your channels of supply stocked with the very best materials. We are JCP certified & ISO 9001:2015 certified. We work to help supply First Responders, Law Enforcement, & Fire Fighters. We also work with many commodities: Hardware, Hoses, IT Equipment, Electronics, L.E.D.’s, Office Supplies, Medical Devices, Aircraft Electronics, & Aircraft Equipment, etc. In addition; we are a dealer for Black Rifle Coffee, Lexmark & NC Star.

Photo of the Week

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WEEK IN REVIEW

• Product Feature // See more in the Gift  Guide
  • Pirani at Hallmark
  • Area trails are in great shape thanks to the Shoreline Cycle Club. Get yourself a Fat Tire Bike at Spindrift
  • Cook books at Book Mark
  • Backstage Hobbies & Games added a fun new Beez game. Flutter around the board to collect desired pollen and store it in artful ways.
  • Showroom at Hegg’s Furniture has new items
  • ABC  Kidz re-opened with a huge winter clearance sale
  • Valentine’s Day items at Krave.
  • Grandparents/Grandchild Pen Pal Kit at Sweet Peach 
  • Todd Reed talks about his new book: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens (watch here)
• Experience Features
  • LACA added new Workshop Boxes
  • LACA New Beginnings reception tomorrow
  • Nautical Yarn is adding Hook Rug classes
  • Sandcastles Children’s Museum was featured on 9&10 News (watch here)
• Service Features
  • Reimer Law introduced a new commercial (watch here)
  • Meet the Nutrition Coach at Northstar Chiropractic
  • Reminder that Snyder’s Shoes has cobbler services
• Food Features
  • Jamesport added a rewards program this week
  • Luciano’s is under new management

OPENING FEBRUARY 1st

Our restaurants are able to open at 25% capacity on Monday. You can learn more about the restrictions and safety precautions here. See all of the current epidemic orders issued by MDHHS here.

Here is the list of who will be opening for indoor dining:

• Blu Moon Bistro
• Jamesport Brewing Co
• Luciano Ristoranti
• Ludington Bay Brewing
• Ludington Pub
• Old Hamlin
• Red Rooster Coffee & Community
• Sandbar
• Table 14
• The Grand

These restaurants will remain take-out only:

• House of Flavors
• Q Smokehouse
• Sportsmans/Barley/Mitten

These will remain closed until further notice.

• Alley Bar
• Cafe 106

Valentine’s Day Is Coming Up!

• See the gift guide for ideas
• Valentine’s Day Treats at Krave Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe
• Art by Mary Case couples clay workshops
• See more on our Valentine’s Day page

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY – January 28

• Nat’l Blueberry Pancake Day: Get breakfast downtown
• On This Day in 1887: Worlds largest snowflake reported – 15″ wide and 8″ thick!
• SANDCASTLES: At Home Art Activity : Handprint Mittens
• LIVE MUSIC: WSCC Community Concert Series featuring Ludington’s own Evan Taylor
  • Evan Taylor is a trumpet player from the small town of Ludington, Michigan. Early on, Taylor gained musical skills from playing weekly at his church. In 2014, he began studying at Michigan State University under Guggenheim-Fellow & Award Winning trumpeter Etienne Charles. In fall of 2018, Taylor began his Masters at the University of Utah under Grammy nominated trumpeter & arranger, Kris Johnson.
    Taylor is currently based in Salt Lake City, UT. He is endorsed by Victory Musical Instruments out of Miami, FL.
    Taylor records for Warner/Chappell Music. He has been hired by named artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis, Corey Christiansen & David Halliday. His ability extends to: Jazz, R&B, Salsa, Gospel, Hip-Hop and Popular Music. He has been counted on with several corporate entertainment groups including the International Musician’s League, Greenlight Booking, JMV Entertainment, and others.

FRIDAY – January  29

• Nat’l Corn Chip Day: Get some nachos!
• Nat’l Puzzle Day: Find puzzles downtown
• SANDCASTLES : Freaky Friday
• LIBRARY – Family Fun Bags

SATURDAY – January  30

• Nat’l Seed Swap Day: Get an update on the Farmer’s Market pavilion
• Birthdays
  • Kelly from Barley & Rye

SUNDAY – January  31

• Nat’l Hot Chocolate Day: Perfect day to promote the FREE Chocolate Walk on February 13th
• Nat’l Inspire Your Heart With Art Day: Check out LACA
• Last day to register for the New Year’s Resolution Run 5k

MONDAY – February 1

• Nat’l Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery Day)
• Nat’l Hot Breakfast Month – support your local breakfast spots
• SANDCASTLES Make At Home Snack

TUESDAY – February 2

• Groundhog Day
• Nat’l Tater Tot Day: Get some tots at House of Flavors
• SANDCASTLES Toddler Tuesday Craft

WEDNESDAY – February 3

• Nat’l Carrot Cake Day
• Birthdays
  • Ed Santerelli – Ludrock Founder