By Anna Johns
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”
Artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Visit the Windmill Island Gardens
Originally set to close earlier this month, the Windmill Island Gardens has extended its season, weekends only, to Oct. 25. The Windmill Island Gardens, located at 1 Lincoln Ave., Holland, is a season park where guests can visit a 250-year old windmill, enjoy tulip gardens, and learn about Dutch culture. Admission has been reduced to $5 for guests 9 and up and younger children are admitted free. Note, some attractions at the gardens may not be open to the public.
A Witchy Weekend
It will be a little “hocus pocus” this weekend at Aquinas College as The Circle Theater and Wealthy Street Theater have teamed up to show the 1993 Disney cult classic “Hocus Pocus”. The screening will be held outside at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Rd. Se, from Oct. 8 to 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. and a costume contest will be held at 7:45 p.m. before the film starts at 8 p.m. Patrons will have access to a cash bar with both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Popcorn and candy will be available but guests are allowed to bring their own picnic-style food. “Hocus Pocus” is bout the Sanderson sisters who were resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Mass, on Halloween night. The film features Bette Milder and Sarah Jessica Parker. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 616-456-6656 or visit Circletheatre.org
Grab a drink at The Blandford Nature Center
The Blandford Nature Center’s owl ambassadors will be hosting an adult-only night of “Whoos and Boos” Oct. 10. From 1 to 3 p.m., guests will have the opportunity to crack open a cold one as they meet the center’s owl ambassadors. Guests can bring their own blankets or chairs or they can sit at the center’s picnic tables. Tickets are $12/members and $15/non-members. Each ticket will come with one beer and an additional beer will be available for purchase. This is a 21+ event and there will be two time slots for this event so guests can choose either 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The center is located at 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, and tickets can be purchased by contacting registrar@blandfordnaturecenter.org
Fun Fact: The Unicorn is Scotland’s national animal
Did you know the national animal of Scotland is the unicorn? The unicorn was adopted as the nation animal during the late 1300s by King Robert. Since the 15th Century monarchs of Scotland used the unicorn in their coat of arms because they believed it was a symbol of purity and power. The Scottish believed that only virgin maidens and kings could keep unicorns captative because of the creatures power.
