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Douglas, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Douglas! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Douglas helps power Michigan’s Art Coast getaway experience
  • When and where Saugatuck/Douglas will celebrate Pride in 2026

Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Cruisin' The Avenue Car Show and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Discover White-Sand Beaches, a Vibrant Arts Scene, and a Welcoming LGBTQ+ Community in This Colorful Michigan Town (midwestliving.com) — Douglas shares the spotlight here as part of Michigan’s Art Coast, with local boutiques, eateries, and LGBTQ+-friendly spots like The Dunes Resort drawing visitors just minutes from town. You’ll find nearby beaches, dune rides, galleries, wineries, and Pride Week events that make Douglas and Saugatuck a lively, welcoming escape for arts lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.
   

• Every Pride Festival in West Michigan You Can't Miss in 2026 (rivergrandrapids.com) — Douglas is included in a joint Saugatuck/Douglas Pride celebration listed among many West Michigan festivals running from May through early August. If you want to celebrate close to home or explore other nearby towns, this 2026 guide points you to family-friendly Pride options across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Salvation Army in the Midwest posted a job opening for Day Camp Counselor in Holland. Apply here.
  • Suburban Inns, Inc. posted a job opening for Breakfast Attendant- Hampton Inn Holland in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Saugatuck

  • Ann Arbor Day Trips and Summer Travel (ecurrent.com)
  • Michigan gets high marks for LGBTQ-friendliness. These states rank higher (thetimesherald.com)
  • Tuesday Sports – Tigers hold off Tampa rally for 10-9 win (wsjm.com)

Holland

  • Wheels are in motion for Holland's new bike park linking downtown to the waterfront (mlive.com)
  • Keith Ronald Lindquist (whtc.com)
  • Morning Buzz: June 1, 2026 (fox17online.com)

Ok Douglas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Douglas

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