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The 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Visitors Guide
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Table of Contents
The 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Visitors Guide was Produced, Designed and Published by a partnership of two local professionals.
Daniel Buckenmeyer, a local independent consultant who served as Director of Economic Development for the Bridgman area, initiated the project around his assertion that past guides fell short of appropriately representing this great community and region. His contributions to the guide included ad sales and copywriting.
Buckenmeyer provides a diverse range of services to local businesses, entrepreneurs and municipalities. His experience spans marketing, sales and operations leadership roles in environments from sole proprietor startups to Fortune 500 corporations and non-profits. Learn more about Dan on Linked In, or contact at: [email protected] 269/588-0332.
Tim Rogers is Creative Director and Founder of Fusion Design Group, Ltd. Buckenmeyer, having worked with Rogers on past design, web, and mobile web platform projects in the past, knew they were the best and only option for production of the Guide. Fusion has produced the neighboring Harbor Country Chamber’s Guide for the past fourteen years. His contributions to the guide can be seen in the design, overall layout and the redesign of many of our advertiser’s placements.
Fusion Design Group provides professional graphic design, website design and development, marketing, search engine optimization, social-mobile media, e-commerce, branding, PR & internet marketing. Their philosophy is simple: provide effective marketing materials paired with dynamic web, social/mobile internet solutions to help grow your business. 269-469-8226, www.fusiondg.com
Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Helpful Resources & Information . . . . . . 6-7
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Business Locator Maps . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Local Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Local Produce, U-Picks & Farmstands . . 14-15
Wine Trail Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Local Libations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Baroda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
A Brief History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Bridgman Public Library & Schools . . . . 24-25
Member Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29
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branches in bridgman, buchanan, coloma, decatur, royalton and st. joseph
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Welcome To Bridgman
Welcome to everyone who has just received this 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber Guide. Whether you are a new member and are looking for your listing or are a long time member. If you are a resident and have picked it up from one of our local businesses or are just going to be in the area for a short time and need it as a reference for local
business and information to get you ”FROM THE LAKE TO THE GRAPES”. Thank you for choosing to take advantage of this terrific publication. Our chamber covers a diverse mix of lake-side and rural communities including the city of Bridgman, surrounding Lake Charter Township, Baroda Village and Township and beyond. Our membership ranges from industrial firms and retail establishments to the many tourist attractions across our region. This Guide is filled with resources and businesses meaningful to local community members and visiting tourists alike. We encourage all of our local residents to keep this handy as a reference for local shopping and warmly welcome our visitors to do the same. This year we’ve expanded many of the resources and enhanced our maps to help you find what you’re looking for with ease. A consistent theme across the area is the great pride we hold for our individual communities and collective region. It’s a great place to live with an unparalleled quality of life, maybe part of the reason you’ll find us all so friendly and welcoming. Whether you have lived here for years, or are visiting for the day, we wish you another glorious season in the Bridgman area and hope this publication serves as a helpful guide.
Sincerely, Brett BoydChamber President
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10107 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman269-465-9484 • www.zielkehomes.com
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BRIDGMAN AREA CHAMBERP.O. Box 464Bridgman, MI 49106Email: [email protected]: www.bridgmanarea.orgPh: 269-465-4413
PUBLIC SAFETY
For Any Emergency Dial 911
Local Police:City of Bridgman 269-465-3880
Baroda/Lake Township 269-422-1344
Berrien County Sheriff 269-983-7111
Michigan State Police 269-683-4411
FBI 269-982-0390
ATF 800-800-3855
DEA 616-458-0616
Local Fire Departments:
City of Bridgman 269-465-3803
Lake Township 269-465-6351
Baroda Village & Township 269-422-2300
U.S. Coast GuardSouth Haven269-982-1986
Ambulance ServiceMedic 1 269-925-2141
Poison Control800-222-1222
HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM:Lakeland Regional Medical Center1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MIPhone: 269-983-8300Web: www.lakelandhealth.org
LOCAL HOSPITAL:Lakeland Regional Medical Center1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MIPhone: 269-983-8300Web: www.lakelandhealth.org
LOCAL NON-EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES:Southwestern Medical ClinicWalk-in-Clinic (no appt necessary)M-F 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-1pm5515 Cleveland AvenueStevensville, MI 49127Phone: 269/429-9644www.swmc.com
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CITY OF BRIDGMANCity Hall9765 Maple StreetBridgman, MI 49106Web: www.bridgman.orgPh: 269-465-5144
City Manager, Aaron [email protected]
LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIPTownship Hall3220 Shawnee RoadBridgman, MI 49106Web: www.lake-township.orgPh: 269-465-6601
Township Supervisor, John [email protected]
VILLAGE OF BARODAVillage Hall9091 First StreetBaroda, MI 49101Web: www.barodavillage.orgPh: 269-422-1779
Clerk, Diane [email protected]
BARODA TOWNSHIPTownship Hall9091 First Street, Baroda, MI 49101Web: www.barodatownship.orgPh: 269-422-2300
Township Supervisor, Jim [email protected]
BERRIEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT
County Administration Center701 Main StreetSt. Joseph, MI 49085Ph: 269-983-7111Web: www.berriencounty.org
AREA REPRESENTATIVES IN STATE GOVERNMENT:
Governor Rick Snyder
District 21 Senator John Proos517-373-6960
District 79 Rep. Al Pscholka888-656-0079 District 78 Rep. Sharon Tyler888-373-0078
AREA REPRESENTATIVES IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:
District 6 U.S. Congressman Fred Upton269-982-1986www.upton.house.gov
Helpful resources & Information
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OTHER RESOURCES
MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE:Ph: 888-767-6424
Local Offices:
1960 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor269-925-1382
110 E. Main Street, Niles269-684-3531
LOCAL UTILITIES:
Indiana Michigan Power (Electric)800-311-6424
Semco Energy (Gas)800-624-2019
Frontier Communications (Telephone)www.frontier.com
Comcast (Cable) www.comcast.com
Call before you dig!Miss Dig – Call 811
POST OFFICES
Bridgman, 49106340 W. Maplewood Ave.269-465-6116
Baroda, 491011368 South St.269-422-1888
Sawyer, 491255835 Sawyer Road269-426-4333
Stevensville, 491275888 S. Cleveland Ave.269-429-3452
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY4460 Lake St. (at Baldwin Rd.)269-465-3663
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS9964 Gast Road, BridgmanPh: 269-465-5432Web: www.bridgmanschools.com
Information and Referral Service for Health and Human Service AgenciesCall 211
CHILDRENChild & Family Services of SW MI888-237-1891269-925-1725
SENIORSRiver Valley Senior Center13321 Red Arrow HwyHarbert, MI 49115
VETERANSAmerican Legion Post 3314241 Legion Street, BridgmanHall Rentals Available 269-465-6885
OTHER HELPFUL HOTLINES:Al-Anon/Alcoholics Anonymous 269-349-4410
Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900
American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383
American Cancer Society of Michigan 800-723-0360
Arthritis Foundation MI Chapter 800/968-3030
Autism Society of Michigan 800-223-6722
Child Abuse & Neglect Parent Helpline 800-942-4357
Child Care Resources 800-343-3470
Consumer Protection Agency 877-765-8388
Gambler’s Anonymous 888-424-3577
Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line 800-922-1418
MI Adult Abuse Hotline 800-996-6228
Michigan Road Conditions 800-381-8477
National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4A-CHILD
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE
National Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000
Runaway Assistance Helpline 800-RUNAWAY
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK
Senior Info-Line 800-654-2810
Youth Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009
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The Bridgman area boasts a wide range of dining options, from fast-food franchise favorites to a diverse medley of locally-owned and operated restaurants. You’ll find the former dotted
principally along Red Arrow Highway, with McDonalds just off of Exit 16, and Subway and Pizza Hut located next door to one another just South of Lake Street. All offer the well-known deals and menus you may even have committed to memory. North of Lake Street on Red Arrow Highway you’ll find the next best thing to the bleachers at Wrigley Field. The Get-a-way Saloon is the best place around to catch a Cub game, and it’s a lot easier to park here than it is at Sheffield and Addison. Across the street and a bit further North you’ll find D’Agostino’s Navajo Restaurant. Family owned for over 60 years, the D’Agostino’s have been serving authentic Italian cuisine, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, and more.
A GREAT STARTER…
The Beachside Bakery dates back for years as a downtown Bridgman landmark. An ancient and immense oven serves as a hidden centerpiece to the building and is a critical ingredient to the creation of their delicious pastries, cakes and breads that grace the display cases out front. The bakery blends old with new, offering their baked goods with Starbucks coffees. It’s a great place to start your morning.
DRIVE-IN TO EAT-OUT
Mikey’s Drive-In Restaurant reopens this season with new ownership
but a strict adherence to the nostalgic experience of drive-in eating with carhops and classic favorites. (OK so they’ve given into one trapping of modern life, they now take credit cards.) Located just off Red Arrow Highway north of Lake Street, just pulling into Mikey’s will make you feel like you’ve pulled off of old Route 66 or into a scene from “American Graffiti.” Test your suspension and your digestion with a famous half-pound “Mikey Burger” eaten over the steering wheel, or make yourself at home in an inside booth or outside picnic table.
NO WIMPY FOOD HERE
Similarly classic fare can be found at the new “Big O’s (formerly Young’s) on Lake Street just east of Red Arrow. The new owners fondly call it their “gram & gramp” (as opposed to “mom & pop”) restaurant and offer a range of delicious home-made comfort foods along with classic favorites. Even Wimpy (Popeye’s pal who euphemized “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today,”) could happily feast upon Big O’s burgers on $2 Tuesdays.
EPIC VARIETY WITH A PEEK OF GREEK
Olympus, another local family-owned restaurant, is well-known for their widely diverse menu featuring high-quality home cooking. In the midst of all this variety the owners haven’t given their old country’s cuisine the boot, you can find homemade baklava and other Greek favorites regularly.
Dining
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FILL THAT GRILL
The Bridgman Premier Meat Market at 4352 Lake Street offers just about everything you need if you’d rather fire up the grill (or oven, broiler, etc…) at home. A rare classic custom butcher shop, local owner Al will cut your steaks as thick as you like them. He also makes great brats and other specialized meats on-site, if you don’t see it, just ask. There’s also a great selection of seafood, wines and other accoutrements and plenty of expert guidance on making your meat – and your meal – a hit.
HEAD EAST
…on Lake Street to find the far-eastern cuisine of China Café, just before the tracks in downtown Bridgman. The owner moved from China to the Midwest years ago and opened several restaurants before settling in Bridgman’s old State Bank building where he’s served up popular dishes from every region of China for 20 years. Local favorites include their Governor’s Chicken, Egg Rolls and Fried Rice. The setting is unique, with evidence of the building’s heritage as an old bank everywhere (even on the bathroom walls). But the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, whether you stay to eat or simply venture in briefly for take-out.
FEEDING THE MASSES?
If several loaves from the Beachside Bakery aren’t even enough to feed your masses, it doesn’t take a miracle, just call on Classic Catering & Events. The team at Classic can accommodate the needs of virtually any size crowd and event. Put them to work on your party and their innovative menus, years of experience and variety of rental items will raise your reputation as a host or hostess to biblical proportions.
Dining
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Lake St
Vine St
Vista Dr
Donna Dr
Hidden Creek Ln
Vine St
Oak St Oak St
Willow St
Cherry
Willard Ave
Park StPearl St
Madison Ave
Michigan Ave
Stadium Dr
School St
Strawberry Row
Stelter Farm Dr
W Lemon Creek Rd W Lemon Creek Rd
Papalardo St
Lake St W Shawnee Rd W Shawnee Rd
Toth
Vineyard St Church St
Gast RdGast Rd
Gast Rd
Jericho Rd
Date RdDate Rd
Date Rd
Jericho RdJericho Rd
Gast Rd
California Rd
Baldwin RdBaldwin Rd
California RdChurch St
Pine St
Pagoda Dr
Maple St
Maplewood Ave
Mathleu St
Elm St
Clark St
Tower St
Asse
mbly
Dr
Lake St
Weko Beach Park
Warren Dunes State Park
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Old US
Hwy 1
2
Exit 16
Exit 16
BRIDGMAN
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51
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RED ARROW
HIGHWAY
RED ARROW
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approximately 15 milesnorth in St. Joseph MI
Bridgman Business Locator Map
Businesses
2nd Look Laptops ...................................................................... 1Beachside Bakery ..................................................................... 2Ben Franklin ............................................................................. 3Big O’s Restaurant .................................................................... 4Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center ........ 5Bridgman Historical Society (located in Library) ............................ 6Bridgman Public Library ............................................................. 7Bridgman Public Schools District Offices & High School ................................................ 8A Elementary School ................................................................. 8B Middle School ...................................................................... 8CCassidy’s Quik Lube ................................................................ 10China Café ............................................................................ 11Custom Framing by Crystal ...................................................... 14Edgewater Bank ..................................................................... 18Edward Jones ......................................................................... 19
Businesses
Hardings Market ..................................................................... 24Immanuel Lutheran Church Preschool/Daycare ............................................................... 27Klippers Family Salon .............................................................. 30Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph ........................... 31Mead & White Electric ............................................................ 34Mikey’s Drive-In ...................................................................... 35Olympus Restaurant ................................................................ 37Paws to Wash ........................................................................ 38Siemans ................................................................................. 46Southwestern Medical Clinic, Bridgman Family & Internal Medicine .... 47BThe Sandpiper ........................................................................ 48Totally You Salon ................................................................... 49Weko Beach Campground ...................................................... 51Zielke Homes ......................................................................... 55
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Regional business locator map
Businesses
Captain Mikes Fun Park ............................................................. 9Dunes Self Storage .................................................................. 17Hardings Market ..................................................................... 24HFS Tractor ............................................................................ 26Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph .......................... 31Pebblewood Country Club ....................................................... 39Sawyer Highlands Church ....................................................... 42Shawnee Road Antiques .......................................................... 45Siemans ................................................................................. 46Pebblewood Country Club ....................................................... 39Southwestern Medical Clinic, Walk in Clinic ............................ 47AVillage of Baroda ................................................................... 50Weko Beach Campground ...................................................... 51
Lake St
W Lemon Creek Rd
Linco Rd
Stevensville-Baroda Rd
Stevensville-Baroda Rd
Hills Rd
Hills Rd
Hills RdHills Rd
Johnson Rd
W John Beers Rd E John Beers Rd
S Niles Rd
S Niles Rd
Linco Rd
W Hinchman RdW Hinchman Rd
W Hinchman Rd
Linco Rd Linco Rd
W Lemon Creek Rd W Lemon Creek Rd W Lemon Creek Rd
W Shawnee Rd W Shawnee Rd E Shawnee Rd
Shafer Rd
E Shawnee Rd
Snow Rd
Snow Rd
Browntown RdBrowntown Rd Browntown Rd Browntown Rd
W Glendora RdSawyer RdSawyer Rd W Glendora Rd W Glendora Rd
W Glendora Rd
Snow Rd
E Snow RdE Snow Rd
Mt Tabor Rd
Church St
Gast RdGast Rd
Gast Rd
Date RdDate Rd
Holden RdHolden Rd
Holden RdHolden Rd
Cleveland Ave
Lincoln Ave
Hollywood RdHollywood Rd
Hollywood Rd
Lincoln Ave
Cleveland AveCleveland Ave
Cleveland Ave
Lauer Rd
Burgoyne RdBurgoyne Rd
Cleveland AveCleveland Ave
Date Rd
Jericho RdJericho Rd
Jericho RdCalifornia RdCalifornia Rd
Baldwin RdBaldwin Rd
Baldwin Rd
Warren DunesState Park
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
rrow
Hwy
Red A
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Hwy
Red A
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Hwy
Red A
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Hwy
Old US
Hwy 1
2
Exit 16
Exit 12
Exit 12
Exit 16
LakeMichigan
Weko Beach Park
Grand MereState Park
BRIDGMAN
BARODA
SAWYER
5446
24
39
53
RED ARROW
HIGHWAY
RED ARROW
HIGHWAY
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41
4445
917
47a
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Lake St
W6
W5
W2
W3
W1
W4
W8
W7
approximately 15 milesnorth in St. Joseph MI
Wineries
Hickory Creek Winery ......................................................... W1Round Barn Winery, Brewery & Distillery ............................... W2Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant ............................................ W3Free Run Cellars ................................................................. W4Domain Berrien Cellers ........................................................ W5Lemon Creek Winery .......................................................... W6Founders Wine Cellar ......................................................... W7Gravity .............................................................................. W8
U-Picks & Farmstands
Jones Berry Farm .................................................................. 29Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm .......................................... 32Pebblewood Country Club ..................................................... 39Rambo Blueberries ................................................................ 40Reitz Flower Farm ................................................................. 41Mums The Word ................................................................. 41ASawyer Home & Garden Center ............................................. 43Shafer Orchards ................................................................... 44
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EVERY SUMMER EVENING, SUNDOWN
Weko BeachTaps is played as the US Flag is lowered
MAY
May 25 Friday, 6-9pm, Weko Beach HouseSenior PGA Tour Attendees Bridgman Open House
May 26 Saturday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Top Secret Band
JUNE
June 10 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Smaka’s Polka Band
June 16 Saturday, 1-10pm, Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival at Weko Beach
June 24 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. The Moonlighters
June 24 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Lake St. Station
JULY
July 3 Tuesday, Baroda Fireworks @ Legion Field
July 12-15 Thursday through SundayCELEBRATE BRIDGMAN!A long weekend of fun eventsFull schedule at www.bridgman.org
July 12 Thursday, 7:30pm Teen Dance
July 13 Friday, 7:30pm Firemen’s Dance
July 14 Saturday , 9am-2pm, Red Arrow Run and Family Car ShowGus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball TournamentTimes & registration at www.macker.com7:30pm Firemen’s Dance
July 15 Sunday, Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Times & registration at www.macker.com
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7pm Free Concert at Weko BeachRoute 66
July 22 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. Broadway Divas
July 29 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Hired Hands
AUGUST
August 12 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Chicago Voice ExchangeAugust 26 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. Sarah & Steve Dowell
August 26 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Everyday People
SEPTEMBER
September 2 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Silverock
September 8, Saturday 7am-11pm, Barodafest in Downtown Baroda.Many Events and Attractions(see ad on pg. 21)
September 29 Saturday, 3-9pm, Weko Beach Brewers Festival
OCTOBER
HalloweenCheck with Local Municipalities for local Trick-or-Treating Times(Contact information at the front of this Guide)
NOVEMBER
Check our website for current events: www.bridgmanarea.org
DECEMBER
Bridgman’s Holiday Village, Date TBD (watch the Chamber Website www.bridgmanarea.org)
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The same unique microclimate that produces the “fruit of the vine” has for years produced an incredible diversity of other fruits and vegetables. Years ago, the region was recognized
for its unique ability to grow produce that couldn’t prosper in any other part of the Midwest. The absence of modern transportation and/or refrigeration we now take for granted made this region a critical provider of fruits and vegetables to Chicago and other nearby population centers. Today’s consumers are driving a return to locally grown foods and - choosing to drive themselves to the source. That source, the farms and fields of our region, are answering the call with an abundance of locally grown foods.From Spring’s asparagus to Summer’s blueberries, and Fall’s apples and pumpkins, the “Lake effect” makes it all possible. If you’ve heard the expression “cooler by the lake” in our area, it references the weather patterns affected by our close proximity to Lake Michigan. And, while anyone who’s experienced a Michigan Winter might scoff at the euphemism, “warmer by the lake” is also true. These milder seasons combined with the lake breezes that waft over the rolling countryside make our region as fertile and abundant as it is lovely and relaxing.One of our region’s most popular and abundant treats is the blueberries that typically ripen throughout the height of summer. There are several nearby farms where you can pick your own or buy them freshly picked. We recommend both Jones Blueberries and Rambo Blueberries, locally owned and locally grown at locations indicated on the maps on page 11.
LOCAL PRODUCE, U-PICKS and FARMSTANDSLocal Produce, U-Picks and
Farmstands Harvest Schedule
Fruits & Vegetables June July Aug. Sept. Oct.
Asparagus • •
Apples • • •
Apricots • • •
Green Beans • • •
Blueberries • •
Cabbage-Spinach • • • • •
Cherries • •
Cucumbers • • •
Grapes • • •
Melons • •
Nectarines • • •
Pears • • •
Peaches • •
Peppers • • •
Plums • • •
Pumpkins • •
Raspberries • • • •
Strawberries • •
Squash • • • •
Sweet Corn • • •
Tomatoes • • • •
Watermelons • • •
This schedule represents typical harvest times for much of the produce found across Southwest Michigan. Keep in mind, however, that an unusually mild Winter, an early Spring, and/or a late Spring frost can alter these dates significantly. Don’t hesitate to call any of the growers listed on these pages to make sure you don’t miss out on your favorites.
Lemon Creek Fruit Farm& Vineyard
Family Owned & Operated for over 155 years!
Farm Market Open DailyU-Pick & Pre Picked
Fruit in Season
269.471.1321
www.lemoncreekwinery.com
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A little further inland and in the heart of wine country, you can pick or purchase peaches and apples at Shafer Orchards. Speaking of wine, Lemon Creek Winery grows more than just grapes, offering hayrides into their Orchards for your picking pleasure, or simply buy some pre-picked treats before or after sampling some wine. If you seek a centerpiece worthy of the fresh flavorful cuisine you’ll create from your local harvest, Reitz’s Flowers provide a visual and aromatic delight in freshly cut flowers available (in season) at two locations. Get a gorgeous variety of their freshly cut flowers at just $1.00 a bunch on Red Arrow Highway at “Mums the Word” just south of Browntown Road or visit their farm on Holden Road. Finally, if you want to find all of these local flavors and more in one convenient stop, go to Sawyer Home and Garden Center in downtown Sawyer where they feature a wide variety of fresh in-season selections along with everything for the home.
These pages, combined with the area map where u-picks and farm stands are indicated and appropriately color coded with green dots, will guide you to a wonderful variety of locally grown treats to satisfy all of your senses.
LOCAL PRODUCE, U-PICKS and FARMSTANDS
Agriculture is the second-largest industry in Michigan’s State economy. Michigan has about 10 Million acres of farmland and over 56,000 farms. More than 90% of Michigan farmland is owned by families or individuals.The State of Michigan produces over 200 agricultural commodities. Michigan is the second-most agriculturally diverse State in the nation.Michigan leads the U.S. in the production of 19 agricultural commodities, and ranks in the top 10 for production of 30 others.
AGRICULTURE IN BERRIEN COUNTY
State Data from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) materials. Berrien County Data from Southwest Michigan Regional Planning Commission (SWMPC) materials. Data represented is from a range of recent years, with some rounded and/or estimated.
LOCAL AGRICULTURAL FACTS
Over 1,000 FarmsOver 350 OrchardsOver 150 Vegetable FarmsAbout 100 Million in annual agricultural production
Rankings in State Ag Production:#1 in Grapes#2 in Apples#4 in Blueberries#5 in Asparagus
8 Contessa Wine Cellars3235 Friday Rd., Coloma 269-468-5534 ContessaWineCellars.com
5 Domaine Berrien Cellars398 E. Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-473-9463 DomaineBerrien.com
12 Fenn Valley VineyarD & Wine Cellar6130 122nd Ave., Fennville 800-432-6265 or 269-561-2396 FennValley.com
12a Fenn Valley Tasting Room 310 Butler St., Saugatuck 269-857-5170
7 FounDers Wine Cellar8963 Hills Rd., Baroda 269-426-5222 FoundersWineCellar.com
4 Free run Cellars10062 Burgoyne Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1737 FreeRunCellars.com
13 GraVity10220 Lauer Rd., Baroda 269-471-WINE GravityWine.com
1 HiCkory Creek Winery750 Browntown Rd., Buchanan 269-422-1100 HickoryCreekWinery.com
9 karma Vista VineyarDs & Winery6991 Ryno Rd., Coloma 269-468-9463 KarmaVista.com
11 laWton riDGe Winery8456 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo 269-372-9463 LawtonRidgeWinery.com
6 lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm533 E. Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1321 LemonCreekWinery.com
2 rounD Barn Winery10983 Hills Rd., Baroda 800-716-9463 RoundBarnWinery.com
2a Round Barn Tasting Room & Free Run Tasting Room 9185 Union Pier Rd., Union Pier 269-469-6885
3 taBor Hill Winery & restaurant185 Mount Tabor Rd., Buchanan 800-283-3363 TaborHill.com
3a Tabor Hill Wine & Art Gallery 80 W. Main St., Benton Harbor 269-925-6402
3b Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar 10243 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman 269-465-6566
3c Tabor Hill Wine Port 214 Butler St., Saugatuck 269-857-4859
10 Warner VineyarDs706 S. Kalamazoo St. Paw Paw 269-657-3165 WarnerWines.com
10a Warner Tasting Room 515 Williams St. South Haven 269-637-6900
10b Warner Tasting Room 19 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo 269-469-WINE (9463)
Free Wine Country guideCreating a personalized wine tour is easy. The Wine Country Travel Planner offers insights about each of our wineries, wine-tasting tips, plus recommendations for lodging, dining and fun things to do while you’re here. To request your free guide, call 269-925-6301 (Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council) or visit miwinetrail.com.
Uncork fun all year roundThe third Saturday in June all of our wineries
get together at Weko Beach, Bridgman, to celebrate summer with food, wine and
music. But you’re also invited to individual winery events held throughout the year
from grape stomps to jazz fests to dinner with our wine masters. For upcoming
events, visit miwinetrail.com.
Good times aheadYou are within minutes of enjoying more than a dozen wineries and tasting rooms. On your tour, look for this sign to good times. Coming from Chicago, you’ll reach the trail within 90 minutes; from Detroit, 2.5 hours; from Indianapolis, 4 hours.
To discover more ways to enjoy life at our wineries and beaches, visit:
www.miwinetrail.com
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8 Contessa Wine Cellars3235 Friday Rd., Coloma 269-468-5534 ContessaWineCellars.com
5 Domaine Berrien Cellars398 E. Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-473-9463 DomaineBerrien.com
12 Fenn Valley VineyarD & Wine Cellar6130 122nd Ave., Fennville 800-432-6265 or 269-561-2396 FennValley.com
12a Fenn Valley Tasting Room 310 Butler St., Saugatuck 269-857-5170
7 FounDers Wine Cellar8963 Hills Rd., Baroda 269-426-5222 FoundersWineCellar.com
4 Free run Cellars10062 Burgoyne Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1737 FreeRunCellars.com
13 GraVity10220 Lauer Rd., Baroda 269-471-WINE GravityWine.com
1 HiCkory Creek Winery750 Browntown Rd., Buchanan 269-422-1100 HickoryCreekWinery.com
9 karma Vista VineyarDs & Winery6991 Ryno Rd., Coloma 269-468-9463 KarmaVista.com
11 laWton riDGe Winery8456 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo 269-372-9463 LawtonRidgeWinery.com
6 lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm533 E. Lemon Creek Rd., Berrien Springs 269-471-1321 LemonCreekWinery.com
2 rounD Barn Winery10983 Hills Rd., Baroda 800-716-9463 RoundBarnWinery.com
2a Round Barn Tasting Room & Free Run Tasting Room 9185 Union Pier Rd., Union Pier 269-469-6885
3 taBor Hill Winery & restaurant185 Mount Tabor Rd., Buchanan 800-283-3363 TaborHill.com
3a Tabor Hill Wine & Art Gallery 80 W. Main St., Benton Harbor 269-925-6402
3b Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar 10243 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman 269-465-6566
3c Tabor Hill Wine Port 214 Butler St., Saugatuck 269-857-4859
10 Warner VineyarDs706 S. Kalamazoo St. Paw Paw 269-657-3165 WarnerWines.com
10a Warner Tasting Room 515 Williams St. South Haven 269-637-6900
10b Warner Tasting Room 19 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo 269-469-WINE (9463)
Free Wine Country guideCreating a personalized wine tour is easy. The Wine Country Travel Planner offers insights about each of our wineries, wine-tasting tips, plus recommendations for lodging, dining and fun things to do while you’re here. To request your free guide, call 269-925-6301 (Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council) or visit miwinetrail.com.
Uncork fun all year roundThe third Saturday in June all of our wineries
get together at Weko Beach, Bridgman, to celebrate summer with food, wine and
music. But you’re also invited to individual winery events held throughout the year
from grape stomps to jazz fests to dinner with our wine masters. For upcoming
events, visit miwinetrail.com.
Good times aheadYou are within minutes of enjoying more than a dozen wineries and tasting rooms. On your tour, look for this sign to good times. Coming from Chicago, you’ll reach the trail within 90 minutes; from Detroit, 2.5 hours; from Indianapolis, 4 hours.
To discover more ways to enjoy life at our wineries and beaches, visit:
www.miwinetrail.com
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FRUIT OF THE VINE
We know that many of you who are visiting (and more than a few who live here) have come for the wine. You’re in the right place as no less than eight wine producing vineyards can be found within about 10 minutes of I-94’s Exit 16 and/or downtown Bridgman. All of them feature tasting rooms on-site, many offer tours and other events and attractions, and a few have off-site tasting rooms where you can purchase your favorite wines.
OUR LOCAL WINE REGION
The Lake Michigan Shore American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the official designation given to this wine growing region that extends from here North, roughly to Saugatuck along the Lake and Kalamazoo inland. Best to plan a full day, even better to plan a full weekend, and most important of all, have a designated driver to tour and taste at all of them. Make sure to include enough time, or even another day, to visit the fabulous northerly vineyards of Lake Michigan Shore. More information on all of the wineries of the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail can be found in the center spread of this guide.
HOW TO FIND THEM ALL
Local communities have recently partnered in an effort to provide helpful and informative “wayfinding” signage throughout the area. For years, the blue signs marking the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, along with a smattering of other winery-specific directional
signs have done their best to guide visitors through the area. Still, some of the roads through the vineyards and countryside prove to be a bit confusing. Soon you’ll be treated to attractive and informative signs that guide you throughout the region to vineyards and other businesses and attractions of interest. An accompanying web-based guide is planned for the future to pair with the new signage to assure that you find everything you’re looking for.
THE BEST WAYS TO SEE LOCAL VINEYARDS
Of course the best way to tour our local vineyards is with a knowledgeable guide. Fruitful Vine Tours offers a number of ways to see them all. For those who want to truly soak in all of the scenery while pedaling through and to the vineyards, their “Tour de Grape” bicycle excursions take groups on guided rides. Another unique offering is their “Wine O Wagon” which takes you and your fellow tasters “hayride style” through the countryside on a slow and relaxing trip to the wineries. Finally, for those seeking more modern wheels, their “Vino Coach” provides all of the comforts of a luxury bus to take your group to the vineyards. All are an excellent and safe way to see and taste all of the great wines and wineries of the area and pickup locations are offered all across the area.
TASTE THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE
It’s the original Wine Festival on the Lake Michigan shore. For nearly a decade the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival, held annually on the third Saturday of June on Bridgman’s Weko Beach, has welcomed
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several thousand wine lovers to enjoy great bands, fabulous food, and taste all of the wines from thirteen Lake Michigan Shore wineries. This year’s June 16th event starts at 1pm and continues into the evening until 10pm, giving all attendees the opportunity to combine it all with one of our gorgeous West Coast (of Lake Michigan) sunsets. We highly recommend this event.
OUR AREA’S OTHER LOCAL LIBATIONS
While we’re quite proud of our wineries, we’d be remiss in not mentioning our region’s burgeoning breweries and developing distilleries. Michigan’s craft beer industry has been booming in recent years, and again, there’s a great opportunity to try them all right here on the Lake in Bridgman. The 3rd annual Weko Beach Brewers Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 3pm to 9pm. Again, great bands, fabulous food, and a gorgeous sunset are all bonus accompaniments to the over 30 varieties of craft beer you’ll be able to sample from about a dozen of Michigan’s craft breweries. Another event not to be missed.
BUY THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE
Of course, there are plenty of times when a glass of wine is desired or appropriate, but a visit to the winery itself isn’t entirely convenient. For those occasions we all enjoy the convenience of Harding’s Friendly Market’s vast selection of local wines. In addition to great prices on all of the essentials for our daily shopping lists, Harding’s carries an incredible selection of Michigan’s local wines and craft beers in addition to a well-stocked liquor department. Harding’s does a great deal to support our community, local businesses and events such as the aforementioned Wine and Brewer’s Festivals, and we encourage locals and visitors alike to shop with them.
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Baroda is nestled in the center of Berrien County in southwest Michigan, and just a few short minutes East of Bridgman. The Village of Baroda, home to less than 900 residents, is nestled
amidst lush farmlands and vineyards and is a true rural treasure. “Casual Country Charm” is both a slogan and an apt description of the Village, which, with its quaint brick-paved main street, will remind you of a time when life wasn’t so busy. Baroda is home to two beautiful parks. The Village Park, located along Hickory Creek, offers tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment and a picnic pavilion. Join us on the on the 4th Sunday of June, July and August at 4pm for an afternoon of music and relaxation. Bring family and friends and pack your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic lunch, or enjoy the concessions available at the park. Baroda Township is home to Hess Lake Park, a beautiful 29-acre park with nature trails, fishing on Hess Lake, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a covered pavilion.Baroda is also known for our spectacular fireworks display every July 3rd at the Legion field. Come early to get a good spot and enjoy live music, food and beer in the tent before the fireworks begin.The Saturday after Labor Day is our annual Barodafest! This festival is filled with fun for the whole family. Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast, participate in our 5KRun/Walk, children’s games, enjoy the parade, car show, tractor pull, arts and crafts, baked goods, and live entertainment all day. This small-town homey festival winds down with evening music and dancing under the stars. For
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a complete list of events go to www.barodavillage.org and click on Barodafest.No matter when you visit, you’ll find many businesses and restaurants in the Village as well as along the Cleveland Avenue corridor in the Township. The Village has set aside over 14 acres for the development of a Commercial/Industrial Park to accommodate new business growth. Baroda also has many outstanding u-pick orchards offering apples, peaches, nectarines, plums and berries, and of course we are also home to several of the area’s popular wineries.Visit our websites to learn more about Baroda www.barodavillage.org or www.barodatownship.org. We hope to see you around!
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FIERY BEGINNINGS
In the fall of 1856, George Bridgman, along with partners Warren and Charles Howe formed the Charlotte Lumber Company. A large steam-powered sawmill was set up near the present intersection of Lake Street and Red Arrow Highway. A narrow-gauge railway was constructed, running from the mill to the lake with several branches into the timber. About seven miles of track were busily traveled by an engine and over 30 cars. The area around the mill became known as Charlotteville, after one of the Howe brother’s wives, Charlotte.Unfortunately the Charlotte Mill was destroyed by fire in 1863. Over the next seven years, the partners rebuilt two more times, and each time the Mill was again destroyed by fire. The Howe brothers were finally convinced that this wasn’t their calling and in 1870 left the area to pursue other ventures.George Bridgman, however, decided to stay in the area. Bridgman had acquired several hundred acres of land, including most of present-day Bridgman, and he and other residents began growing fruit trees, grapes and berry plants. Of course the market for their fruits was limited to what could be sold locally.
A GROWTH SPURT FROM THE RAILROAD
Mr. Bridgman granted right of way to the Chicago Michigan and Lakeshore Railroad to pass through his land, and in 1871 the “Bridgman Depot” was erected. That same year the Post Office changed their local designation to Bridgman carrying George’s name into history.
The Railroad Depot enabled the already growing nursery business to explode in Bridgman. In 1888 Ozro Baldwin ran a three-line ad for raspberry plants in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Farm Journal. He received orders for all of his plants and the next year several hundred folders were sent out quoting prices for strawberry and cane plants. The mail-order nursery business soon became a million-dollar industry in Bridgman. While many local names have been associated with the business over the years, two stalwarts, Krieger and Rambo wholesale nurseries, still operate in Bridgman today. Rambo Nurseries operate a Blueberry U-Pick and Farmstand on Gast Road that is open to the public. (See map listings on page 11).
A BEACH HOUSE IS BORN
The Lake Michigan Shoreline in Bridgman became popular in the 1920’s. Partners Henry Weber and Bruno Kolander built a waterfront pavilion on the beach, which to this day carries the name they formulated from the first two letters of their last names… Weko Beach. Their pavilion became a popular destination for residents and visitors from all around, particularly Chicago.Today the Weko Beach House sits on the pavilion’s site, and is run by the City of Bridgman as one of the most attractive public beaches in the region. The building continues to provide food and fun to residents and visitors alike.
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The Bridgman Area… It’s Not Just For Summer Anymore!
Wintertime in the Lake to Grapes region offers its own unique opportunities for visitors to enjoy. While we wouldn’t recommend going for a swim, (and
stay off the ice!) a trip down to the beach in winter offers an often peaceful perspective on the waterfront.
The towering dunes of Warren Dunes State Park are a popular sledding spot when the snow falls.
Enjoy a new and relaxing perspective on the region with a casual drive through the sparkling, snow-covered countryside.
And with the summer crowds gone, a winter trip to our local wineries and tasting rooms offers connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike a unique opportunity for a slower-paced round of tasting... and maybe even an opportunity to chat with the winemakers themselves.
Don’t fall victim to cabin fever - there’s still plenty to do From the Lake to the Grapes - even in wintertime
photo: Tim Rogers
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Bridgman Public LibraryThe Bridgman Public Library welcomes everyone to stop in and
browse its vast stacks of books, audio-books, extensive selection of periodicals and newspapers, great collection of movies, or join in exciting year-round activities. We also have TAG and TAG Junior for children. For local residents (property owners of the City of Bridgman or Lake Charter Township) be sure to check out OverDrive, a new way to read a book, or borrow a Kindle. The Library offers Internet and Wi-Fi access, public computers, genealogy resources, copy and fax service and lamination. Notary service is available (please call for appointment). The Library is open every day except Sundays and major holidays. Be sure to check our website – www.bridgmanlibrary.org – for exact hours.
Yearly Library programs include:
The Friends of the Bridgman Library have been raising funds to support the Bridgman Library for over 30 years. The Friends Book Shoppe, located inside the Library, offers gently used books, audio-books, puzzles and more for adults and children. Funds raised from these sales have supported: Ancestry Library Edition, mConsole, patron computers, books, movies, book shelving, the annual Summer Reading Program, and so much more.Other Friends Sponsored Events:
May 19 & 20 – City Wide Garage SaleJune 18th through July 29th – Summer Reading Program
For a complete schedule of all Summer Reading Program activity dates and times, stop by the Library or check the website at www.bridgmanlibrary.org. We look forward to your visit. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 269-465-3663.
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EveryoneCourtyardinSummerandFireplaceinWinter
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The Bridgman Public School District is a vital part of the Bridgman and Lake Township communities where we together challenge our children to succeed and provide opportunities for
lifelong learning. Bridgman Schools offers a high quality education to over 983 students in grades PK-12. We are proud to be the number one “Schools of Choice” district in Berrien County with over 300 students from 11 different districts. Schools of Choice forms can be downloaded from our website, www.bridgmanschools.com or by calling the Administration Office at (269) 466-0271.
Our students consistently score among the top schools in Berrien County on statewide assessments. The Bridgman Public School District supports a challenging curriculum that is fully aligned with state and national standards. All three (3) schools have received an “A” on the State School Report Card and the district has achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status under the No Child Left Behind Act. Bridgman High School boasts a 95% graduation rate with a 0% drop out rate. We are thankful for the community’s support in the passage of two bond proposals totaling over $23 million dollars in building renovations, technology upgrades, and athletic facility improvements. These improvements ensure that all students receive the best all-around educational experience possible.
Our belief at Bridgman Public Schools is to educate the whole child. Coupled with robust academic programs is a successful and highly competitive athletic program, which offers 21 various sports at the
Middle School and High School levels. BPS also has a strong fine arts program which includes visual arts, performing arts and industrial arts. Bridgman Public Schools is fortunate to have its own aquatic center funded by the recent renewal of the recreational millage. The Bridgman Aquatic Center contains an Olympic-size pool that is open to the public for swim classes and other recreational aquatic opportunities throughout the year. A schedule of aquatic activities may be obtained from our district
website or by calling (269)-466-0263. For additional information or to schedule a tour of our district, please contact us at (269) 466-0271, or visit our newly revised website: www.bridgmanschools.com
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ENTERTAINMENT & CAMPING
Captain Mike’s Fun Park, Inc.10975 South Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.captainmikesfunpark.comPh: 269-465-5747
Kamp Across From the Dunes12011 Red Arrow HwySawyer, MI 49125www.kampacrossfromthedunes.comPh: 269-426-4971
Pebblewood Golf & Country Club9794 Jericho RoadBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-5611
Weko Beach Campground5301 Lake StreetBridgman, Mi 49106www.bridgman.orgPh: 269-465-5407
BANKING/FINANCIAL
Chemical Bank9061 First StreetBaroda, MI 49101www.chemicalbankmi.comPh: 269-422-1106
Chase Bank4249 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.chase.comPh: 269-465-5789
Edgewater Bank4509 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.edgewaterbank.comPh: 269-465-5500
Edward Jones Investments4221 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.edwardjones.comPh: 269-465-4606
Horizon Bank500 West Buffalo StreetNew Buffalo, MI 49117www.accesshorizon.comPh: 269-469-2265
BEAUTY/HEALTH SERVICES
Klippers Family Hair Salon4520 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-3444
DINING, DRINKS & FOOD
Beachside Bakery & Starbucks Coffee Shop4209 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-466-2253
Big O’s Restaurant4514 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-5626
Bridgman Premier Meat Market4352 Lake StreetBridgman, Mi 49106www.bridgmanmeatmarket.comPh: 269-465-3533
China Cafe4205 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.chinacafe.webs.comPh: 269-465-7799
Classic Catering & Events11137 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.classiccateringevents.comPh: 269-465-4420
D’Agostino’s Navajo Resturant8970 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.dagostinosnavajo.comPh: 269-465-3434
Domaine Berrien Cellars398 East Lemon Creek RoadBerrien Springs, MI 49103www.domaineberrien.comPh: 269-473-9463
Founder’s Winery8963 Hills RoadBaroda, Mi 49101www.founderswinecellar.comPh: 269-426-5222
Get-a-Way Saloon9489 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49016www.getawaycubbiebar.comPh: 269-465-5932
Hardings Friendly Market3651 Shawnee RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.hardings.comPh: 269-465-5211
Jones Blueberries9245 Gast RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.jonesberryfarm.comPh: 269-465-4745
Lemon Creek Farm-Winery533 East Lemon Creek RoadBerrien Springs, MI 49103www.lemoncreekwinery.comPh: 269-471-1321
McDonald’s Restaurant10280 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 574-255-1933
Michigan Pizza Hut, Inc9728 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.michiganpizzahut.comPh: 269-465-6900
Rambo’s Blueberries11306 Gast RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.rambo-inc.comPh: 269-426-4074
Shafer Orchards207 West Shafer RoadBaroda, MI 49101wwwparrett.net/nshaferPh: 269-422-1972
Subway Restaurant9730 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-465-5511
Tabor Hill Wine Tasting Room10243 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106www.taborhill.comPh: 269-465-6566
HOMEOWNER’S SERVICES
Bill Geukes Drywall3947 Lemon Creek RoadBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-5173
Budget Blinds of Southwest Michigan112 E Bertrand RoadNiles, MI 49120www.budgetblinds.com/stjoseph/Ph: 269-683-0481
CR Lawn Service, Inc.PO Box 506Baroda, MI 49101www.crlawnservice.comPh: 269-422-2848
Decorating Den Interiors3870 Stelter Farms DriveBridgman, Mi 49106www.jennymitschelen.decoratingden.comPh: 269-266-7094
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Fred M Ott & Sons Inc.Excavating & Trucking11887 California RoadBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-426-3022
Jim Thomas Painting9734 Beachnut StreetBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-465-3535
Kriegers Professional Plumbing, Inc.9800 Red Arrow Hwy.Bridgman, MI 49106wwwdraingator.comPh: 269-426-3313
McGhee’s Heating & Air Conditioning11136 California RoadBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-466-0123
Vance Appraisals11237 Baldwin RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.vanceappraisal.com Ph: 269-465-5903
Whole Nine YardsBlinds-Shutters-Shades11854 Marquette DriveNew Buffalo, Mi 49117www.whlnineyrds.comPh: 269-612-0888
Zielke Homes & Improvement, LLC10107 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.zielkehomes.comPh: 269-465-9484
MEDICAL/DENTAL/WELLNESS
Bridgman Family Dental9151 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.napdentistry.comPh: 269-465-5151
Red Arrow Dentistry9500 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106www.redarrowdentistry.comPh: 269-465-3001
Lakeland Regional Medical CenterHospital/Emergency Room1234 Napier AvenueSt. Joseph, MI 49085www.lakelandhealth.orgPh: 269-983-8300
Lighthouse Chiropractic, P.C.4270 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-9338
Stevensville Chiropractic Center1733 West John Beers Rd.Stevensville, Mi 49127wwwstevensvillechiro.comPh: 269-428-2500
Southwestern Medical Clinic (Walk-in)5515 Cleveland AvenueStevensville, MI 49127www.swmc.orgPh: 269-429-9644
Southwestern Medical Clinic (Family/Internal Medicine)9625 Red Arrow HighwayBridgman, MI 489106Ph: 269-465-6050
PET CARE & SUPPLIES
Paws To Wash4445 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.pawstowash.comPh: 269-465-4425
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AUTO SERVICE/REPAIR/TOWING
Great Lakes Repair4308 Willow StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-266-2125
Jeff’s Towing & Recovery, LLC9211 California RoadBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-6142
COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE
2nd Look Laptops4355 Lake St.Bridgman, MI 49106www.2ndlooklaptops.com269-465-9269
CONSULTANTS
Business Start-Up/Marketing & Management ConsultingDaniel BuckenmeyerP.O. Box 302Harbert, MI 49115Ph: 269-588-0332
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fusion Design Group, Ltd.30 N. BartonNew Buffalo, MI 49117www.fusiondg.com269-469-8226
JLN Studio LLC35 South Whittaker StreetNew Buffalo, Mi 49117www.jinstudio.comPh: 269-469-6220
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL PLANNING
Barnes Agency/Farm Bureau Ins.9843 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.donbarnesagency.comwww.dennisbarnesagency.comPh: 269-465-6400
Dave Majerek State Farm21 North Elm Street ste#3Three Oaks, MI 49128www.davemajerek.comPh: 269-756-9567
Member Directory
LOVING GOD SUPREMELY
LOVING OTHERS DEEPLY
Woodland Shores
Baptist Church
3555 Shawnee Road, Bridgman 269-465-HOPE (4673)
www.wsbchurch.com
28 Bridgman Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Robert K. Liskey, Inc.4263 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Robert Liskey, PresidentPh: 269-465-6222
Strefling Insurance Agency, Inc.4488 Lake StreetBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-465-3433
MAGAZINES/PUBLISHING
Bridgman Chamber Guide PublishersFusion Design Group/ Daniel Buckenmeyer30 N. BartonNew Buffalo, MI 49117www.fusiondg.com269-469-8226
LCQ MagazinePo Box 655, Coloma, MI 49038Ph: 888-592-4155
SIGN MAKERS
Art-FX Sign Company9751 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106www.artfxsign.comPh: 269-465-5706
Shoreline Sign LLC9600 Mathieu StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-326-0225
STORAGE FACILITIES
Dunes Self Storage11087 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-5555
Harding’s U-Stor-It3651 Shawnee RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.hardings.comPh: 269-465-5218
Unique Storage8064 Date RoadStevensville, MI 49127Ph: 269-465-3288
TUTORING
Mathnasium5651 Cleveland Ave.Stevensville, MI 49127Ph: 855-429-MATH
WHOLESALE NURSERIES
Krieger’s Wholesale Nursery9555 North Gast RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.kriegersnursery.comPh: 269-465-5522
Rambo Wholesale Nursery10495 Baldwin RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.rambo-inc.comPh: 269-465-6771
REAL ESTATE SALES/SERVICES
Core Real Estate9800 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-4700
Core Real Estate5750 James DriveStevensville, Mi 49127Ph: 269-429-8001
Sunset Landing Apartments9587 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-695-7543
Warren Dunes Village11159 Red Arrow HwyBridgman MI 49106www.kentland.comPh: 269-465-4793
Woodland Terrace8850 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106www.woodlandterrace.comPh: 269-465-7600
SHOPPING
Ben Franklin4222 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-6413
Custom Framing by Crystal9486 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-465-3056
Shawnee Road Antiques& Apparel From The Past638 East Shawnee RoadBaroda, Mi 49101www.shawneeroadantiques.comPh: 269-422-1382
The Sandpiper4217 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.thesandpiper.bizPh: 269-465-5936
PLACES OF WORSHIP
First Apostolic Church10916 California RoadBridgman, Mi 49106Ph: 269-465-6798
Olivet Congregational Church4284 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-5922
Woodland Shores Baptist Church3555 Shawnee RoadBridgman, Mi 49106www.wsbchurch.comPh: 269-465-HOPE (4673)
PUBLIC ENTITIES & ASSOCIATIONS
Bridgman Public Library4460 Lake StreetBridgman, MI 49106www.bridgmanlibrary.orgPh: 269-465-3663
Member Directory
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Large Selection of MouldingsNeedlework ~ Photographs ~ Art ~ Jerseys Oil Paintings ~ Dry Mounting ~ Custom Mats
9486 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman269-465-3056
Bridgman Public School9964 Gast RoadBridgman, MI 49103www.bridgmanschools.comPh: 269-466-0271
City Of Bridgman9765 Maple StreetBridgman, MI 49106http://www.bridgman.orgPh: 269-465-5144
Lake Charter Township3220 Shawnee RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.laketownship.orgPh: 269-465-6601
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport1123 Territorial RoadBenton Harbor, MI 49022www.swmiairport.comPh: 269-927-3194ex11
United Way Of Southwest Michigan2015 Lakeview AvenueSt. Joseph, Mi 49085Ph: 269-982-1700
INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS
B & L Information Systems4707 Rambo RoadBridgman, Mi 49106www.blinfo.comPh: 269-465-6207
Eagle Technologies Group9850 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106Ph: 269-465-2201
G. L. Wasko and Sons, LLC3876 Livingston RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.glwasko.comPh: 269-465-5913
Great Lakes Metal Stamping4607 Rambo RoadBridgman, MI 49106www.glakesmetalstamping.comPh: 269-465-4415
Indiana Michigan PowerD.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plantwww.IndianaMichiganPower.com
Rice’s Locksmith ServiceSawyer, MI 49127269-426-4535
Technisand/Fairmount Minerals3840 Livingston RoadBridgman, Mi 49106www.fairmountminerals.comPh: 269-465-5833
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Dorothea CrockerBridgman, MI 49106
Joe and Carol JohnsonBridgman, MI 49106
Carolynn MillerBridgman, MI 49106
Wineries
Free Run Cellars/Round Barn Winery Tasting Room10062 Burgoyne Road Berrien Springs, MI 49103 www.freeruncellars.com269-471-1737
Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery10983 Hills Road Baroda, MI 49101www.roundbarnwinery.com269-422-1617
Member DirectoryBridgman Michigan
Chamber Of Commerce Board of Directors 2012
President: Brett Boyd, Owner of Classic Catering & Events, Beachside Bakery
Vice President: Charles Stein, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
Treasurer: Georgia Gipson, Branch Manager at Edgewater Bank
Secretary: Lisa Zielke, co-owner of Zielke Home Improvements
Trustees: Suzy Barnes, owner of The Sandpiper
Tim Kading, Assistant Manager of the City of Bridgman
Melissa Lanning, owner of LCQ Magazine
Beth McNeil, owner of Paws to Wash
Doyle Rogers, owner of Art-FX
30 Bridgman Michigan Chamber of Commerce
A Community We Call HomeA Special Place on the Lake
Over the past 40 years, Southwestern Medical Clinic has proudly served the local residents of southwest Michigan. Through a wide range of specialties, we are delivering high-quality care for the entire family, from birth through adulthood.
Supporting a Mission Shared by ManyToday, the practice maintains seven o�ce locations and has grown to include more than 70 physicians and other providers who all share the same original mission.
www.swmc.orgwww.lakelandhealth.org
SWMC Bridgman ~ Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (269) 465-6050
SWMC Stevensville ~ Christian Counseling & Psychological Services (269) 429-7727 ~ Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (269) 429-9644 ~ Pediatrics (269) 429-6604 ~ Walk-in Clinic (269) 429-9677 Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SWMC St. Joseph ~ Surgical Specialties (269) 429-0900 ~ SWMC Research (269) 429-6604 ~ Women’s Health Center (269) 429-8010
Stevensville residents Gloria and Richard Alis have been patients of Jonathan Osburn, MD for nearly 12 years.
Find Us FastWhen You Need Urgent Care
Whether you’ve sprained an ankle or just feel under the weather, take comfort in knowing there’s a Lakeland HealthCare facility nearby. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals looks forward to caring for you and your family.
Walk-in Clinic (no appointment necessary)
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Southwestern Medical Clinic, Stevensville 5515 Cleveland Avenue Stevensville, Michigan 49127Phone: (269) 429-9644www.swmc.org
Hospital Emergency Department
Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph 1234 Napier AvenueSt. Joseph, Michigan 49085Phone: (269) 983-8300
In emergency situations, time is of the essence.
Lakeland HealthCare is nationally recognized as:
• APrimaryStrokeCenterbyTheJointCommission
• AnaccreditedChestPainCenterat LakelandRegionalMedicalCenter,St.Josephby theSocietyofChestPainCenters
www.lakelandhealth.org