Nov/Dec Hours

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Also open for special events

and for groups of 8 or more

with reservation (fees apply).

Hours vary by season, please

call to verify.

General Admission

Adult Admission $4

Children ages 4 - 17 only $2

Children 3 & under are free

Members during

regular business hours

and for Jam Night receive

complimentary admission.

Kids Day

Last Saturday of every month

10-2pm, $3 admission

Kids 3 & under free

Jam Night

1st & 3rd Tuesday 6- 9pm

Acoustics only

$4 admission

Members & 12 & under free

Annual Membership:

Individual $30

Family $50

(“family” is limited to

those living under the same roof)

375 Main Street

Coopersville, Michigan

Mailing address

P.O. Box 64

Coopersville, MI 49404

Phone: (616) 997-8555

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 2013 MEMBER NEWSLETTER COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER

Volunteer Appreciation Month

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we thought it would be appropri-ate designate November as ‘Volunteer Appreciation Month’ and to say and extra ‘thank you’ to our volunteers and donors for all they do. So far, in 2013, nearly 100 individuals have given over 2700 hours of their time to help the Coopersville Farm Museum meet our goals. Our mission statement reads: Inspiring memories of yesterday, serving the community today, preserv-ing stories for tomorrow, and our purpose is to honor farming, agriculture, and rural life. If we put a VERY conservative value of $10 per hour on those volunteer hours, that equals $27,000 you have given in 2013. Many have also donated to the museum items for exhibit and money to help with operating funds and spe-cial projects. Cara Kelly, Christine Scott, and Marv Modderman have contributed more than 300 hours, while Monica Zahm, Thom Eno, and myself have all vol-unteered over 100 hours. Al and Fonnie George, Barbara Gadzinski, Bob & Lois Koch, Annie and Gary Williams, MaryLou Pals, Stan Murray, Kevin Ingersoll, Jack Kolbe, and Alice Spriensma are all fast approaching 100 hours for the year, that we have recorded. Of course many of our volunteers do things behind the scenes to help the museum we may not even be aware of. Between bingo, kids days, Jam Night, and special events, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Budd Brink of Spring Lake donated Ertl Toy Tractors that will soon be on display, along with duplicate tractors that were sold at auction raising over $3,000. This money will most likely be used to repair the roof. Ed Hanenburg is restoring a few of his remaining tractors so that they can return to the museum for exhibition and he also plans to donate a showcase for the Brink Tractor Collection. Ed and Nancy continue to support the museum by contributing a percentage of the interest off a fund they set up with the Coop-ersville Community Foundation. This is a designated fund and it is their choice that the museum be the recipient of these funds each quarter. Approximately 50% of the museum’s operating expenses are covered with these funds. There is also a Coopersville Farm Museum Fund through the Coopers-ville Community Foundation. As this fund builds, we are able to draw off the interest when needed, otherwise leaving it to grow for future needs. Thank you to those who contribute regularly to this fund. Virginia Wasky continues to make generous donations in support of our musicians and the stage project, which she holds very close to her heart. Thank you, Virginia. There are many others who give of themselves to help the museum stay solid. You are appreciated. As we approach the end of the year, please keep the museum in mind for tax deductible donations. Every bit is appreciated and needed to help the muse-um continue to grow and serve our community. Be sure to check with your tax consultant for up-to-date guidelines & rules regarding donations to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Simply stated, “We would not be here without you. Thank you.” Lee Ann Creager, Museum Director

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www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org (616) 997-8555

December 14

10am-2pm

Thirty-One Quilt Raffle HN Designs Tupperware Knit Scarves

Tomboy Tools Quilted Items Baked Goods Table Toppers Paper Flowers

Christmas Décor Tastefully Simple Cuddly Creations Hand-sewn Crafts

Hand Braided Rugs Unique Hair Jewelry Make-n-Take Crafts Handcrafted Jewelry Jamberry Nail Wraps Christmas Ornaments Framed Photographs Crocheted Party Hats American Girl Clothes

Baby & Children’s Items Fleece Animals & Pillows

Music Aprons Scentsy

Free Admission Hand Spun Items

Sparkle and Glisten Mittens, Hats, & Jewelry Dog Treats & Grab Bags Discovery Toys & Games

Nicodemi’s Marshmallows Cookie Decorating for Kids Origami Owl Living Lockets Hand Crocheted Necklaces Norwex - Cleaning Products Life Expressions Décor (Signs)

It Works! Natural Body Wraps Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Magnets Quilts

Christmas Fair with Mrs. Claus

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Now through December 21

Also on Display:

Bob Roskamp’s Afghans for Missions

Claire Chaffee’s ‘Hats, Purses, and Jewelry

Coming Soon: Asian Beauty by Claire Chaffee

Art of Rural Life Exhibit by Dean Dovey (opens January 7)

Featuring Photos by Peg Alofs Becker Held in conjunction with the exhibit of 99 entries in the annual photo and art contest

Peg specializes in nature photog-

raphy and takes long walks with

her husband. “God creates such

incredible beauty… if we would

only stop and look now and

then.”

“The Kent Trail, the Kal Ha-

ven Trail, the city, county,

and state parks are all full of

beauty and wonder.

With four incredible seasons,

so strongly defined here in

Michigan, it is a photogra-

pher’s paradise.”

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Congratulations to the winners of the ‘Animals on the Farm’ Photo and Art Contest!

Ages 4 & under first place winner is Tabitha Boot!

Art by ages 5 - 8 first place winner is Maria Boot

Photo by ages 5 - 8 first place goes to Kaitlyn Lake

Second place: Elanor Bomberger and Gigi Chapman

Third place: Faith Booth & Bronwyn Sprik

Ages 9 - 12 First Place winners: Susanna Boot (Art) and

Bryce Sprik (Photo)

Second Place: Weston Meekhof (Art) and Bryce Sprik (Photo)

Third Place: Bree Chapman (Art) and Alice Spriensma (Photo)

Ages 13 - 18 First Place winners: Lindsey Huisjen* (Art) and Nick Goeman (Photo)

Second Place: Jessica Zahm (Photo) and Julia Boot (Art)

Third Place: Damaris Boot (Art) and Jessica Zahm (Photo)

Poetry by Youth: 1st Lily Erler 2nd Kathleen Zahm 3rdTristyn Moore

Textile Art by Adult: 1st Bridget Gazlay 2nd Karen Urquhart 3rd RheaMae Hubbel

Paintings by Adult: 1st Lindy Patterson 2nd Nola Haisma 3rd Selma (Sam) Fleming

Other Art by Adult: 1st place Colleen Haisma

Digitally Enhanced Photograph by Adult: 1st Karen Urquhart 2nd Molly Palma 3rd Amy Sprik

Photography by Adult: 1st Shanna Donovan 2nd Karen Urquhart 3rd Amp Sprik

*

All entries will

remain on display

through December

13.

Participants are

encouraged to pick

up their art on

December 14, 17,

or 19 between

10am and 2pm.

Thank you!

Sponsors:

REEVES Plastics

Coopersville Area Arts Council

Coopersville & Marne Railway

The Coopersville Observer

327 Pizza and Pub

Comerica Bank

Dr. Scott Robinson

Splashman - Jerry Scott

Mark Douglas Real Estate

My Personal Credit Union

Meijer

Judges:

Kim Lempke of REEVES Plastics

Connie McKenney of Coopersville

Area Arts Council

Vicki Potgeter - previous participant

and winner

Stacey Potgeter - previous partici-

pant and winner

Reception Volunteers:

Christine Scott

Marv Modderman

Alice Spriensma

The last Saturday of every month

New crafts

every time! Volunteers wel-

come - share your

talents and bring

your pets or small,

friendly animals!

10 am - 2 pm

PAGE 5 COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 2013

November 30 & December 28

$3 admission, kids 3 & under (and members) are free.

Meet our new resident bunnies!

Smokey is a Lionhead born on September 2. As he gets older,

he will develop a mane like a lion, that needs to be brushed

regularly to keep from matting.

Cocoa is a Netherland Dwarf born on September 5. Even

when she’s full grown she will still be

very small, probably not more than

three pounds.

Between our staff, volunteers, and all our visitors, these little

ones are getting lots of love and attention. The more they get

handled when they’re young, the friendlier they will be as adults.

Members are encouraged to visit often to hold them!

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Come to our annual FREE Christmas Pot Luck & Jam Night

sponsored by

River Village Apartments

Doors open at 4:30 pm. Bring a dish to

share. Museum will provided place set-

tings and beverages. Tables and chairs

will be set up in the center. We’ve been

known to give away some free gifts too!

Don’t miss this one!

Sign up, as usual, to play a song or

two, beginning at 6pm. Perhaps we’ll

be entertained while we eat with a

little open jam???

Gary Gene & Annie Williams

Photo by Mitch Glass

COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER

Congratulations to the winners of

the marathon quilts in the raffle

held on the last day of the quilt

show: Christine Scott, 1st Barb

Williams (shown below) 2nd Mary

Younker 3rd prize

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Time to decorate Christmas Trees at the museum!

Groups, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to deco-

rate a tree to represent who you are or what message you

would like others to receive.

This beautiful red tree was decorated by Vicki and Stacey

Potgeter in 2012 and was used as the background in many a

photo. Shown here with our very own Corey and Kaitlyn

Landon (Administrative Assistant) on the day they got mar-

ried.

The trees create a beautiful venue for wedding receptions,

family gatherings, and more.

Call the front desk today to reserve your date before it’s too

late! 997-8555

Tree Decorating Dates/Times:

Friday, November 1 4pm - 9pm (Line Dancing from 7-9pm)

Saturday, November 2 10am - 2pm

Sunday, November 3 1pm - 3pm

Monday, November 4 2:30 - 9pm (Bingo is from 6-9pm)

Please let us know so we can save a tree for you! 997-8555

COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER

Decorate Trees (Nov. 1 - 4)

Craft & Vendor Show (Nov. 9)

Ragtime Piano Fun! (Nov. 9)

Board of Directors Nov. 14

Younkers Community Days (Nov.

15/16) Knapps/Eno play

Kids Days 11/30 & 12/28

Line Dancing Friday nights through

November 7-9pm

Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle continues

every Thursday from 10am to noon

Jam Night Nov. 5, 19, & Dec. 3

Monday Night Bingo 6pm

Closed Thanksgiving (Nov. 28)

Pick up Photos/Art December 14, 17, or 19

10am - 2pm

Christmas Pot Luck Jam 12/17

NO Tractor Club Meeting (November or

December)

Coin & Collectibles Club Nov. 21 6pm Auc-

tion (NO December meeting)

Peg Becker exhibit ends Dec. 21

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RAGTIME PIANO FUN!

Chuck Brower & Friends

Saturday, November 9

7pm $4

Minimum number of hard card count has been

dropped from 9 to 6. At $1 per hard card to

play for the evening, $6 will put you in the

count toward the minimum number of play-

ers. The payout (prize money) is determined

by this number of players. The more players,

the higher the pay out is for each game. Paper

specials are still $7.50 for one of each and are

also available on the floor for 50₵. We have

started an Early Early Bird Game at 5:45 for

50₵ as well. Come out & play!

Visit http://bit.ly/GPhDN8 or stop by the museum to show your support for Coopers-

ville Farm Museum and purchase a Community Days booklet for $5. Each book

contains a $10 off coupon and additional savings of over $500. Coupons can be used

at any Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, or

YOUNKERS store or online. 100% of the proceeds from the booklet sales will go to

the museum. The Knapps and Thom Eno will be performing on November 15/16

at Younkers, Rivertown Crossings for Community Days. The bunnies will be there

November 13, noon - 2pm. Stop by and see us!

Coopersville Farm Museum Membership Renewal/Donation Form

Please complete and return to PO Box 64, Coopersville, MI 49404

or bring with you to the Christmas Pot Luck & Jam Night on December 17

Name ______________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________

Year End Donation $____________ Designated for ____________________________

Membership effective date begins the first day of the month following your pay-

ment and expires on the same date the following year.

Donations to the Coopersville Farm Museum, a non-profit

organization, are appreciated and tax deductible according to IRS regulations.

Individual Membership __ $30 per year

Family Membership __ $50 per year

(covers anyone living under the same

roof)

Benefits of Membership include:

-Complimentary general admission

-Complimentary Jam Night admission

-Complimentary admission during Quilt

Show & Del Shannon Days

-Discounted admission for some special

events

-Discount on non-consignment items in

gift shop

-Bi-monthly newsletter

-Invitations to special events

Scarves

Jam

Music cds

Jewelry

Magnets

Purses

Quilted table

toppers

Oak quilt rack

Quilt kits

Books by local

authors

Barnwood picture

frames

Framed photos

Paper roses

Dried flowers

Happy Goat soap

Note cards

Bingo bags

Stuffed animals

& More!

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cial in your life? How about a one of a kind,

locally made, item from the Coopersville

Farm Museum Gift Shop?

375 Main Street

PO Box 64

Coopersville, MI 49404

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