November 04, 2003 Join In Celebration and Fun(d) Raising for Saugatuck Dunes State Park, November 14th Concerned Citizens for Saugatuck Dunes State Park is excited to announce a "FUN"d-raiser for the park on Friday, November 14th. Wally’s, 128 Hoffman in Saugatuck, is the site for a fun-packed evening of food, drink, music and the unveiling of an illustrated map of the park. Come for dinner because Wally’s will be donating a portion of the food and beverage sales to the park that night. The trio, Organissimo, has been entertaining audiences all over Michigan, and will keep the crowd on its feet with some uniquely funky jazz. They will be playing from 6-10. Organissimo’s latest CD, "Waiting for the Bugaloo Sisters" features New York saxophonist Ron Blake. A highlight of the evening will be at 5:30 when a poster-size map of the Saugatuck Dunes State Park will be unveiled. The 18" x 24" map is suitable for framing and will be available for a $25 donation. Bring your checkbook, because when you see it, you’ll want several for Christmas presents. The map is illustrated by award-winning artist, Gijsbert "Nick" van Frankenhuyzen. Nick is well-known as the illustrator of "Legend of Sleeping Bear" - named the State of Michigan’s Official Children’s Book. That book was Jennifer Granholm’s choice as a thank you gift to her supporters after her election to governor. Nick is originally from the Netherlands. He and his family now make their home on a farm near East Lansing. Nick’s father encouraged him early on to "make your hobby your career" and he has. His latest book, "The Edmund Fitzgerald" is his thirteenth children’s book with Sleeping Bear Press. It’s an honor that his paintings grace the Saugatuck Dunes State Park map. He will be on hand for the festivities, and available to sign the maps. The map would still be just a good idea, but for Mark Cook’s making it happen. A long-time calligrapher with a day job directing the Hope-Geneva Bookstore on Hope College’s campus, Mark has had his maps appear in Birder’s World and several local history books. Mark, his wife Janet and their dog Finn spend much of their outdoor time hiking the trails of the Saugatuck Dunes State Park. He had often contemplated making a map of the park for himself. For him, "the opportunity to create a map for a wider audience as well as work with an artist of the caliber of Gijsbert is a dream come true." Concerned Citizens for Saugatuck Dunes State Park think Mark’s map is the dream come true. Mark will attend the unveiling of his map and be available to sign it. After the "FUN"d-raiser, the maps will be available at the Old Post Office Shop in Saugatuck, and in Holland at The Nines Gallery, Nature’s Market, Tree House Books and the Hope-Geneva Bookstore. Return to Concerned Citizens for Saugatuck Dunes State Park Resources & Reference page. www.SaugatuckDunes.org