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Bad Axe.............................................................................6 Bay Port..........................................................................70 Caseville.........................................................................17 Cass City.........................................................................24 Deckerville......................................................................27 Elkton..............................................................................34 Gagetown........................................................................22

Habor Beach...................................................................31 Kinde...............................................................................46 Port Austin.......................................................................51 Port Hope........................................................................64 Pigeon.............................................................................38 Sebewaing......................................................................56 Ubly.................................................................................67

Other Features Letter from the Editor �� 4 Welcome to Huron County �� 5 Calendar of Events �� 74-82 Accomodations.......................................................... 72,73 Beaches......................................................................... 49 Boat Launches �� 23 Charters......................................................................... 63 County Camps �� 55 County Parks.................................................................. 56

Farmers Markets �� 66 Golf Courses.................................................................. 30 Libraries......................................................................... 50 Lighthouses.................................................................... 23 Museums................................................................... 44-45 Nature Centers �� 66 Restaurants............................................................... 42-43 Road Map....................................................................... 21 Wifi................................................................................. 20

Advertisers 85ten.............................................. 54 Ace Hardware................................. 59 Al Hanson Motors........................... 14 Autumn Wood of Deckerville........... 29 Bad Axe Cinemas........................... 9 Bay Port Fish CO........................... 70 Bay Port State Bank....................... 15 Bird Creek Golf Club....................... 71 Bischer Lanscaping........................ 12 Burkhard Plumbing & HGT.............. 14 Caseville Chamber of Commerce... 19 Cass City Oil & Gas CO.................. 26 Century 21 Babcock Realty............ 53 China King...................................... 10 Copeland Insurance Agency........... 25 Clothing Palette.............................. 25 Cornerstone Venture LLC............... 58 Corteva Agriscience........................ 33 Cutest Button Boutique................... 61 D&J Garage.................................... 60 DJ’s Portable Toilet Rental.............. 35 Dairy Barn...................................... 56 Darlene’s Fashons.......................... 32 Dizzy Daisy Winery......................... 9 East Huron TV................................ 14 East Side Party Store..................... 9 Elkton Lions Parks & Rec .............. 36 Elkton Lions Parks & Rec............... 37 Elkton Motor Sports........................ 35 Errer’s Home Furnishings............... 14 Farmers Coop Grain....................... 47 Finan&Schmidt Agency................... 52

Flannery Auto Mall.......................... 15 Franklin Inn.................................... 7 Harbin Applience Repair................. 63 Harbor Beach Credit Union............. 32 Harbor Beach Hospital.................... 32 Harbor Drug INC............................ 32 Har Jo’s Ben Fraklin....................... 16 Huron’s Finest................................ 15 Huron Laundry................................ 32 Dr. James Hirn................................ 32 Harbin Appliance Repair................. 65 Helewiski’s Garage LLC.................. 68 Hitching Post Inn............................ 62 Huron Laundry................................ 31 Huron’s Finest................................ 8 Infinity Hair Salon........................... 25 JW Hunt Trucking........................... 13 K&S Insurance............................... 33 Kauffold Agency Insurence............. 59 Kelly & CO. Realty.......................... 25 Kelly & CO. Realty.......................... 60 Kundinger & Kroll, Inc..................... 60 Lamplighter.................................... 60 Lefty’s Diner................................... 45 Lenny’s Auto Repair....................... 68 Luke’s Market................................. 60 M3 Wireless................................... 11 M3 Wireless................................... 20 Macalpine Furneral Home............... 46 Mast’s Coffee Shop........................ 61 Maurer Electric............................... 10 MacAlpine Funeral Home............... 47

McLaren Thumb Region................. 12 Moments Captured......................... 69 Mast’s Coffee Shop........................ 55 Northwood Meadows...................... 26 Nitz’s Performance......................... 60 Parkview Store............................... 18 Pasta House................................... 48 Pigeon Chamber of Commerce....... 40 Pigeon Chamber of Commerce....... 41 Port Hope Hotel.............................. 65 Port Hope Pit Stop.......................... 65 Port Hope Service.......................... 65 Randy’s Hunting Center.................. 8 Rolands Paint & More..................... 15 Ruth Convenience Store................. 28 Scenic Golf & Country Club............ 39 Sebewaing Chamber of Commerce........ 61 Sebewaing Light & Water Dept....... 60 Stone Inscurance Agency............... 15 Stone Inscurance Agency............... 28 Schwartz Chiropractic..................... 60 Shipwreck Distillery........................ 62 Thompson Chevrolet INC............... 68 Thumb Area Transit........................ 8 Thumb Brewery.............................. 18 Thumb Hardware............................ 35 Thumb Industries............................ 9 Ubly Auto Supply............................ 68 Ubly Floor Covering........................ 68 Ubly Heights Golf Course............... 69 Ubly Heights Golf Course............... 71 Ubly Motor Services....................... 68

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This summer might finally be a normal one The last couple of years have been odd, to say the least. I started my job as editor at the Huron Daily Tribune in August 2019. All I heard about during my interview process and my first few months of working in Huron County was about how great all the summer events were. I couldn’t want to check them out. People raved about the Huron Community Fair, the Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival, the Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival, the Maritime Festival, and so many more events. And as 2020 began, no one had any idea what was about to happen. Then we learned about COVID, and in a few short weeks we went from thinking this was just another outbreak of something that was going to stay overseas while we all got worked up about it here for no reason, to holy cow our entire country is shutting down. All those events that I was looking forward to — and that so many others in our communities depend on for their livelihoods — were being canceled left and right. In 2020 I was tasked with putting together my first Thumb Traveler in the most uncertain of times. Half of the events we planned to preview

in the section were canceled, and the other half were probably going to be before they ever came close to occurring. The calendar of events was the smallest it had ever been, because there wasn’t much to put on it. It was depressing, but we managed to put the section out anyway. Last year brought with it a lot of hope but still plenty of uncertainty. It seemed like COVID was going away, but would it stay away? Many organizers had “maybes” in their schedules. Some events were scaled back for safety’s sake, and still some were canceled again as they had been the year before. I’m happy this year as I am working on the 2022 edition of Thumb Traveler that I believe I may be putting together the most “normal” one I have done since I started here. While COVID has stuck around, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow us down anymore — outbreaks have been kept in check, people are vaccinated, and things are returning to the most normal they can be after two years of lockdowns and restrictions. Last year I did have the opportunity to enjoy a number of great events in Huron County, and I look forward to checking out even

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more this year. I hope you do too. Inside this section you will find the most comprehensive schedule of events that we could put together by deadline. There is plenty to do. Get out and enjoy some of these great events, reward organizers for waiting out the last two years, and let’s make all these events super successfull in 2022. Don’t forget to visit the great advertisers who have made this section possible. Enjoy what Huron County has to offer this summer, and we can’t wait to see you out and about.

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Turnip Rock in Port Austin is always one of the major attractions in Huron County. Here it is pictured at night with a comet in the background. Photo by Tyler Leipprandt/Michigan Sky Media

Welcome to Huron County Huron County is located in the Upper Thumb of Michigan. It is surrounded on three sides by water — Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The county has a land area of 824 square miles, which is 139 square miles greater than the average for the other 82 counties in the state. Of the 28 townships in the county, only 15 are about 36 square miles. The irregular shore, 93 miles long, makes the other 13 townships irregular in size, ranging from one square mile (Pointe aux Barques Township) to 44 square miles (Sherman Township). Bad Axe is the county seat and the

largest city, and has a population of just over 3,050 people. Harbor Beach and Caseville are the other cities in the county. The villages are Elkton, Kinde, Owendale, Pigeon, Port Austin, Port Hope, Sebewaing and Ubly. Huron County ranks as one of the top agricultural counties in Michigan based on agricultural farm income. Major crops grown in the county are corn, dry edible beans, sugar beets, wheat and oats. Major enterprises include dairy, livestock and poultry production. Because of the natural beauty, ideal topography and sandy beaches,

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Huron County has an ideal setting for the tourism industry. The shoreline offers numerous opportunities for vacationers. There are two state parks — Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent State Park and two roadside parks — Jenks Park and Brown Park. Also, Huron County maintains nine county parks along the shoreline, including Caseville Park, Lighthouse Park, Stafford Park, Wagener Park and Sebewaing Park, all of which offer overnight camping. Others are Philp Park, Port Austin Bird Creek Park, McGraw Park and Oak Beach Park, which are day use only parks.

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Kids enjoy a one of the rides during the 2021 Huron Community Fair.

Bad Axe: The hub of the Thumb From unique shopping to a great tour of Huron County’s past, Bad Axe offers visitors a wide range of entertainment. With attractions like the Pioneer Log Cabin Village in City Park to the Huron Community Fair, a week-long celebration in July through August, there’s always something happening in the heart of the Thumb. Bad Axe got its unique name from Capt. Rudolph Pabst, a surveyor who mapped several trails between Harbor Beach and Sebewaing. Those trails would later become M-53 and M-142, which intersect Huron County vertically and horizontally, respectively. The intersection where they meet was dubbed “Bad Axe,” and the name took. Pabst, the story

goes, established headquarters at an abandoned hunter’s camp where he found a broken axe. Bad Axe became the county seat of Huron County in 1873 and was incorporated as a village in 1885. Twenty years later, in 1905, it achieved city status. Bad Axe plays host to the Huron Community Fair from July 31 through Aug. 6. The fairgrounds are abuzz with action and a wide array of activities for all ages. The fair returned in full last year after having a non-public event in 2020 due to the pandemic. Things are expected to feel a lot more normal as the fair takes place in 2022. But the fun doesn’t end with summer. There’s always something to do in Bad Axe, just ask Santa Claus. He visits this city each November for the annual

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Christmas parade, which draws thousands into town. The event is expected to return this year with the revival of the Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce. A popular spot all year long is The Pioneer Log Village, 205 S. Hanselman St., which is the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log buildings in Michigan. The six individual museums include a pioneer home, general store, one-room school house, chapel, barn and a blacksmith shop. They were originally built between 1875 and 1900, and moved to this site from elsewhere around Huron County in the 1980s. All of the buildings are fully furnished to show what 19th Century pioneer life was like. And the chapel is available for weddings.

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How Bad Axe got its name By: Mark Birdsall Staff Writer

Huron County residents may not be familiar with the name “Berne Junction,” but residents of Pigeon should be: It was the town’s original name before its habitants gave it its present moniker because of the nearby Pigeon River, named after the large flocks of passenger pigeons that lived near the river. Most everyone in the community knows that Bad Axe, once known as Bad Axe Corners and founded in 1885, got its name from a broken

axe left at an abandoned Native American camp by men named George Martin and Kentucky Sharpe. Known as a great hunter, Martin was one of the original white settlers of the region known as the Upper Thumb. His son, William, helped Septimus Irwin build his inn, the Hotel Irwin, close to the site of the abandoned camp near the current location of the Bad Axe railroad depot. The broken axe left behind at the camp by George Martin was likely used to butcher game, such as elk or deer, Huron County historians say.

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In the spring of 1861, two surveyors looking to establish a road from Sebewaing to Sand Beach, now known as

Harbor Beach and then the county seat, decided to set Continued on pg. 14

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good name for our camp.” While passing the time up their headquarters at the nursing his injured knee, camp. Papst said he carved the words One of the surveyors, a man “Bad Axe Corners” on a slab of named Rudolph Papst, was wood and nailed it to a tree at suffering from a sore knee the intersection of the trails. and wanted to rest, according When Papst returned to to historical accounts. Papst Sand Beach a few weeks later, was accompanied by a fellow he was asked about a place surveyor, George Pack. known as “Bad Axe,” which In a statement written by some hunters reported finding Papst and later published in while searching for game in the Huron County Tribune‚‘s the middle of Huron County. Bad Axe Golden Jubilee Papst told the man, “It’s a publication in 1935, the new town. Pack and I have surveyor recounted how it founded it at the center of the had been the crew’s custom to county.” name each of their camps and Papst also wrote that the record it on a map. name was meant as a joke While gathering firewood in and that the surveyors never the area, Papst found the axe thought a town would be near the current location of the established in that part of intersection of Huron Avenue Huron County. and Port Crescent Street. On The name “Bad Axe” was returning to the camp, he not a favorable one to may remarked to Pack “I’ve found many residents of the area. an axe, but it‚‘s an awfully bad Attempts were made to change axe.” the town’s name to “Huron,” Pack replied, “Well, that’s a while others suggested the

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those who liked the moniker “Bad Axe” would prevail. The town would later become the county seat and Huron County’s most populated city. At least three axe blades have been purported to be the original. One is in the hands of a private collector, who offered to sell it to the Bad Axe Historical Society, which declined the offer. Another resides, wedged in a hunk of wood, in a glass case inside the Bad Axe Area District Library. A card inside the case reads: “Believed by many to be the ‘original bad axe’ which gave the city its name, this broken axe was found embedded in a pine tree at what is now the intersection of Huron and Port Crescent streets. When the road was first developed, the contractor, a Mr. Crawford from Gagetown, cut down the tree and cut out the burl containing the axe.

“In 1884 he gave it to his brother-in-law, Dr. M.R. Goldman, a sister-in-law and his office nurse. She died in 1967. Her son, Robert Golding, presented the axe to the library in 1972. Historians agree that Bad Axe got its name from a broken axe found by two early surveyors. The ‘Crawford’ axe is closely associated with Bad Axe, but no effort was ever made to establish it as the original axe. In fact, the axe does not fit the description of the original axe as set down by Rudolph Pabst, one of the surveyors who found the axe in 1861.” Note: Special thanks to local historians Ken Guza, David McDonald and Robin Zurek, as well as Bad Axe Area District Library Director Briynne McCrea, for their assistance with the research for this article.

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This display case inside the Bad Axe Area District Library holds a large chunk of tree holding an axe blade that was donated by descendants of a woodsman who claimed it was from the axe that inspired the town’s name. (Mark Birdsall/Huron Daily Tribune)

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A family poses for a photo in Caseville during the 2021 Cheeseburger in Caseville festival.

Caseville: The Thumb’s Key North Caseville has celebrated more than 100 summers on the beautiful Saginaw Bay, but the fun is just beginning. The city is famous for its sandy beaches, marina facilities, breathtaking beauty, and of course, its fishing. The city was settled in 1836 by Reuben Dodge. Lumbering was an important early industry with the first sawmill constructed in 1852. Other important early industries were shipbuilding and salt mining. Famous visitors include President William McKinley, who vacationed in Caseville as a young man. Caseville boasts one of Michigan’s most popular beaches. A harbor of refuge and great boating facilities bring anglers to the area in search of walleye, perch, trout, salmon and more. Caseville also plans a number of events throughout the year for the enjoyment of visitors and local residents. Some of the annual events include Cheeseburger in Caseville, Shanty Days, Country

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RibStock, the Caseville Walleye Tournament, a spectacular fireworks display, Pumpkin Festival and the Holly Berry Fair. Cheeseburger has proven to be wildly popular as thousands flock to the city as it transforms itself into “Key North,” complete with wacky events, cool tunes, tasty burgers and tropical attire. Caseville also features a park east of Clay Street. It has a twocourt tennis court, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a ball diamond and restrooms.

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There’s also a ball field and playground equipment at Caseville Public School. Go karts, a giant slide, miniature golf and bumper boats also are available in the community. Caseville Municipal Harbor on Dock Street has spaces for boats as long as 70 feet. Slips are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis. More than 60 slips are available. The harbor is within walking distance of the business district. The marina has diesel gas pumpout, launch ramp and laundry

facilities. Filion Road Public Access, located four miles west of Caseville on Wild Fowl Bay, has a class-one boat ramp, suitable for small trailer-able boats. The access has channel markers, and the area can handle boats up to 16 feet in length. A skid pier for the handicapped and concrete ramp are located at this site. The area has two handicappedaccessible vault toilets and handicapped-accessible parking. Caseville’s Inner Bay alone contains 300,000 shallow sandy acres — truly an angler’s paradise. Its Outer Bay, however, with depths to 90 feet and countless reefs, offers excellent walleye, salmon and lake trout fishing. The Charity Islands located in the Outer Bay have a reputation of producing limitcatches from the surrounding deep water reefs. For more information about Caseville, visit www. casevillechamber.com.

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restaurant Shewolf and the Frankenmuth restaurant Prost. Lopus’ husband came to Port With plenty of Port Austin Austin for years, having owned a establishments undergoing cottage in the area and bringing management changes or his kids to the area as they grew changing to something new, the up. After they got married, Garfield Inn is the latest to get a Lopus sold her restaurants, and change. the couple was ready to buy a A new restaurant called lakefront property. They decided Catbird is in the works for the to look around the entire state bottom floor of the historic Port first before deciding on Port Austin building with its owner Austin, where they built a house having plenty of restaurant five years ago. The couple plans experience. on retiring in the area, with A Philadelphia native, Mindy Lopus deciding that she wanted Lopus attended the Culinary to work on another restaurant. Institute of America and owned “I grew up on the east coast, two restaurants in Birmingham, so I was used to, if you want Michigan — Lulu and Bella Piatti to go to the beach, it’s a two— and one in Grosse Pointe hour drive,” Lopus said. “If you Park, before selling them 10 want to go to the Poconos in years ago. She has also done the mountains, it’s a two-hour consulting work for the Detroit drive. So we really wanted to By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

stay somewhere close so that we could be here as much as possible.” The Garfield Inn, also known as the Charles G. Learned House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, has operated as a bed and breakfast up to last season. A proper restaurant has not been in the building for at least 10 years. It is now owned by Todd Murawski, the owner of Bird Creek Farms and current Port Austin village president, who reached out to Lopus about taking over the space. She will lease the space from Murawski. Apart from one bride who had her booking delayed from last year, the guest rooms will not be used this year due to renovation work, but hopes are they will reopen for next year. The name Catbird comes from the first time Lopus visited some friends in Port Austin and checked the Garfield Inn out. She pointed out how this building sat on a hill, in the catbird seat of Port Austin, where it looks over the community. “It just kind of felt like a fun name for something not so traditional,” Lopus said. The food planned for Catbird would take advantage of the local produce and organic meat of the area, with Lopus saying it would be American with a little bit of a

Mediterranean twist. There will be fish, chicken, pork, and steak recipes, with homemade pastas along with some brunch options. Interior work has been ongoing for the past three weeks, with the goal of having everything ready by the beginning of June. This includes redoing the bar area, cleaning up the kitchen and adding equipment to it, updating the bathrooms, and stripping off the wallpaper to help refresh the place. “The décor will be kind of modern Victorian versus traditional Victorian, so it’ll have some softer edges and not be so ornate,” Lopus said. While Lopus plans to be open in time for when tourists come to Port Austin, she is aware the Garfield Inn has a lot of memories for Port Austin residents and wants to honor them. The Port Austin community is already embracing the new restaurant before it opens, with Lopus saying that when she first posted about it on Facebook, she thinks she received more likes or comments than on any other post she had done. “I’m just really excited to be part of the community and to contribute to any type of growth I can, and become a good neighbor,” Lopus said.

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Gagetown: Home of the Octagon Barn

Gagetown is a small town with a great claim to fame — the Thumb Octagon Barn. The Thumb Octagon Barn, a truly unique historical site, was built in 1923-24 for James and Cora Purdy by builders George and John Munro. The Purdys lived in an elegant 12room home built in 1919-22. The Octagon Barn stands about four stories tall and boasts an enclosed space of about 8,600 square feet. There’s a large loft on six sides of the barn, which provides 6,200 square feet of storage space above in addition to stables, tack rooms and grain storage areas below. The barn originally featured an overhead tramway as well as a sophisticated ventilation system. Friends of the Thumb Octagon Barn is a group of area volunteers who have diligently committed themselves to the restoration and preservation of the barn complex for the community. The group’s vision is to, “develop the Thumb Octagon Barn complex for the community as an agricultural

Kids enjoy one of the activities at the Thumb Octagon Barn during the 2019 Fall Family Fun Days.

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Caseville Resort and Marina 4565 Riverside Dr. Call 989-856-2323. Hoy’s Saginaw Bay Marina 6591 Harbor St. – Features one ramp, marine store, fuel, hoist and rest rooms. Call 989-856-4475 for more information. Port Elizabeth Marina & Yacht Club 6635 River St. – Features RV campsite, and seasonal boat slips. Call 989-856-8077

Call 989-738-2628. Port Crescent Public Access Site Located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Car top boats and canoes only. Call 989-738-8663.

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Lighthouse County Park 7320 Lighthouse Road – Hosts picnics, fishing, nature study area, historic site, shelters, camping, play equipment, boat ramp, hiking, ski trail and rustic cabins. Call 989-428-4749.

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Stafford County Park 4451 W. Huron St. – Features fishing, picnic area, shelters, restrooms, play equipment and boat ramp. Call 989-428-4213.

Harbor Marina 3379 Pointe Aux Barques Road – Bait & tackle.

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Off Shore Marina, LLC 5 Lytle Ave. – Features two ramps, fuel and restrooms. Call 989-479-6064 for more information. Wagener County Park 2761 S. Lakeshore – excellent for picnics, fishing, boat launch, nature study area, shelter, play equipment, hiking and ski trails. Call 989-479-9131 for more information.

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Chuck’s Marine 119 E. Spring St. – this is a full-service marina and scuba shop.

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Bayshore Marina 2612 Wallace Cut – Features two ramps, campground, electricity and water. Call 989-656-7191. Brush’s Marina 137 N. Unionville Road, Bay Port Call 989-656-9989. Filion Road Public Access Site Located three miles northeast of Bay Port. Small boats only. Bay Port Public Access Site - Small boats only. Finn & Feather Public Access Site Located one mile southwest of Bay Port. Call 989-656-3341.

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CHARITY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Charity Island Lighthouse was established in 1857, and currently is privately owned. It stands in ruins at the northwest tip of Big Charity Island. Visit www.charityisland.net for more information. HARBOR BEACH LIGHTHOUSE The Harbor Beach Lighthouse is located at the end of the north breakwater entrance to the harbor of refuge. The Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has been working with city officials to preserve the historic landmark.

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PORT AUSTIN REEF LIGHT Port Austin Reef Light is located in Lake Huron, 2 1/2 miles north of the Village of Port Austin. Construction was completed in 1878.

POINTE AUX BARQUES LIGHTHOUSE The original Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse was constructed of stone taken from the shore of Lake Huron in 1848. The keeper’s house and separate tower were located on a three acre clearing hacked out of the dense wilderness. By 1857, the ravages of shoreline weather and a fire in the interior of the house created the need for a new structure. The new keeper’s house and attached 89-foot tower were built of the finest brick available. The light is still an active aid to navigation, making Pointe aux Barques one of the oldest continuously operating Lights on the Great Lakes. In 1875, a Class A lifesaving station was constructed 300 yards south of the lighthouse. It was the first lifesaving station opened on the Great Lakes. The 62 year history of the station credits over 200 rescues to this station and its brave crews. The Thumb Bottomland Preserve surrounding Pointe aux Barques contains 105 known wrecks, reflecting the danger posed by shoals surrounding Pointe aux Barques. The Pointe aux Barques keeper’s house and tower have been completely restored and contain historical artifacts from a bygone era. The museum is open to the public free of charge and donations are appreciated to help fund the society’s projects. The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is located six miles north of Port Hope off M-25 on Lighthouse Road in Lighthouse County Park. Visit www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org or call Bill Bonner at 989-428-3035 for more information.

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Parade attendees dodge water droplets sprayed by one of the floats during the 2021 Freedom Festival.

Cass City has something for everyone Wonderful lodging accommodations, public golf courses, great fishing — think Cass River — state game hunting areas, and a scenic walking trail are just some of the hallmarks of this charming village. Home to an outstanding library, a classic movie theater, fantastic playscape, bowling facilities, assorted eateries, unique retail shopping, and an excellent community hospital, Cass City truly offers something for everyone — residents and visitors alike. Cass City, home of astronaut Brewster Shaw, sports an impressive recreation area,

complete with baseball diamonds, lighted tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic facilities and a community swimming pool that hosts classes and open swimming. It’s a hub of activity in the spring and summer months. Speaking of summer activity, this village is typically home to one of the biggest and most action-packed Fourth of July festivals around. The annual event draws thousands from around the Upper Thumb and state to this tiny haven which exudes friendliness and hospitality. People line

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the streets of Cass City for the monster parade before heading to the park for various activities. Games for kids of all ages, arts and crafts and the flea market are big draws. Dozens of teams enter the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and the festival wouldn’t be complete without the antique cars and renowned fireworks that light up the sky. With the winter months comes Christmas in the Village with a craft show, carriage rides and Santa’s arrival, to keep the fun rolling throughout the year. Two golf courses and a

first-rate library round out the various recreational gems. And anglers will find great fishing at the Cass River while hunters set out at the state game hunting areas. The downtown is home to an abundant amount of specialty shops, perfect for a day of shopping. So whether it’s the highenergy action that the town’s festivals supply or a more relaxing pace on the golf course or strolling through the downtown shops, Cass City truly is home to “something for everyone.”

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Willow Labyrinth opening new indoor labyrinth in a wheelchair can roll through and enjoy the benefits of walking a labyrinth.” The Willow Labyrinth and According to the Labyrinth Creative Spirit Center will Society, a labyrinth is a debut a new indoor labyrinth meandering path, often for this year’s World Labyrinth unicursal, with a singular path Day, May 7. leading to a center. They are Karen Price, who has the an ancient archetype dating labyrinths at The Best of Times back 4,000 years or more, Farm at 720 Port Crescent used symbolically, as a walking Street near Port Austin, said meditation, a site of rituals the building housing the new or ceremonies, or tools for labyrinth took a couple of psychological and spiritual months to complete, which she transformation. found shocking that it came No changes have been together so quickly given supply made to the outdoor labyrinth, shortages. A friend of hers from though a bonfire area has Vermont, who is a professional been added for different kinds labyrinth builder, painted it on of activities there. Price also the floor of the indoor space. plans to offer classes that help “With Michigan weather as it boost people’s creativity and is, we wanted an option to walk spirituality. a labyrinth inside,” Price said. “We want to make use of the “It’s painted on the floor so whole property,” Price said. people can walk that. Someone “We’ll still a small goat farm. By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

People still want to see the animals.” Whereas the outdoor labyrinth used to be open just for the spring, summer, and early fall, the indoor one can be open all year. Price already has plans for an event called Mommy and Me tea with Mrs. Claus during the Christmas season. Later this year, the center will host walks during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holidays to remember veterans and fallen troops, a blessing of bikes where kids can have their bikes looked at, made sure they are secure, and blessed, a helmet giveaway, a butterfly release, and full moon walks. As described by the Labyrinth Society, World Labyrinth Day is an annual event to provide worldwide action to “walk as one at 1” local

time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. “People on every continent will walk a labyrinth, meditate, or pray for people, for personal, and for environmental issues,” Price said. “The idea is people coming together regardless of differences in politics or what country you are from and focusing on the greater good.” While the outdoor labyrinth is always open for people to walk, the indoor one can only be walked during events or by appointment. “We have people come constantly,” Price said. “Even when we don’t have an open sign, people will stop by.” More information about the labyrinths can be found at either www.bestoftimesfarm. com or by calling Price at 989971-8555.

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Deckerville welcomes visitors to Homecoming festival Named for the man who created a lumber business here in the late 1800s, Charles Decker, Deckerville is nestled in the northeastern corner of Sanilac County. With a history intense in pioneer and Indian lore, Deckerville has seen many industries, including wool and flax mills, fur trading, brick making and even sauerkraut and cheese factories. With a population just over 800, the community sports its own school district, hospital and even a village newspaper, the Deckerville Recorder, which has been in business since 1892. The summer highlight is the Deckerville Homecoming festival,

Area residents enjoy the 2019 Deckerville Homecoming festival, one of summer highlights for the Deckerville area.

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Sportsmen’s Club located on Goetz Road, about five miles east of town. The Deckerville Library is built on a historical site which originally was an

Episcopal Church built in 1880, and then converted to a library in 1923. The original church structure still is part of the library today.

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Turnip Rock Tours getting ready for the season By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

As the ice along the Lake Huron shoreline continues its retreat, one boat company is working to get its season started soon. Turnip Rock Tours will be going into its fourth season this year, which takes charter boats out to its namesake, the Port Austin Lighthouse, and about three-quarters of a mile of shoreline around the famed rock. Larry Hartwick, one of Turnip Rock Tours’ owners, said that before they started, there were a few other charter boat companies taking people out to the natural landmark using boats used for salmon fishing, but those boats were too big to get too close to the rock, not closer than 100 yards. “A lot of people ask, ‘Do we get off the boat and swim?’” Hartwick said. “We don’t do any of that.

Charter boat company Turnip Rock Tours is looking to start its season next weekend, where it can take its small boats particularly close to Turnip Rock.

Everything out there is private land.”

The charter boat company operates three boats, the biggest being 21 feet in length, which is small enough to get very close to the rock. They are all inspected by the Department of Natural Resources and operated

by a Coast Guard licensed Great Lakes captain. The smallest boat the company operates can go around Turnip Rock, but Hartwick is not sure that can happen this year since the lake levels are forecasted to be down this year. This year, there are five captains, having hired an ex-DNR officer as a captain for this season. “The guys running the boats have big hours on the water,” Hartwick said. “They are very wellseasoned.” Michigan state law says the maximum capacity for any charter boat is six people, no matter how big it is. Hartwick has had larger groups rent out all three boats at a time before. The boats launch out of Port Austin Marina next to Port Austin Kayak, which is handy for the guests who want to walk somewhere to eat after their boat ride or vice versa. While out on the water, the guests get to learn about different parts of Huron County’s history along the shoreline going back to the early

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Cheeseburger festival and want to do something else. Boat reservations have already been made going out to August. The boats during that time run every day until dark. “We’re on shore 10 minutes before going out,” Hartwick said. “There’s hardly any downtime for these boats.” The season wraps up after Labor Day since the weather starts to turn bad and the water levels near Turnip Rock at that time do not accommodate the boats. While plenty of locals and other Michiganders have taken these boats to see Turnip Rock, as far as Hartwick knows, people

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Harbor Beach has enjoyment for all Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron is Harbor Beach, a close-knit community noted for its local businesses and friendly atmosphere. Harbor Beach has the world’s greatest man-made fresh water harbor. It’s picturesque lighthouse built in the 19th Century is the focal point for breathtaking natural beauty of the harbor, located on the sunrise side of the Upper Thumb. Originally founded in 1836 as Sand Beach, the town’s livelihood has always revolved around the lake. It’s also home to large industrial leaders as well as a U.S. Coast Guard Station. One of Michigan’s most famous statesmen, Frank Murphy, was a native of Harbor Beach. His birthplace, now the Frank Murphy Museum on Huron Avenue, is set up to tell the world about one of our former U.S. Supreme Court justices, ambassadors and governors.

As you drive downtown, you’ll want to take a closer look at the Community House, which is decorated with a two-story mural depicting the history of Harbor Beach. With a gymnasium, meeting rooms and movie theater, the Community House is the center of many events in Harbor Beach. The city’s Maritime Festival has made a big splash among area events. The festival made its triumphant return last year after a year off due to the pandemic. This year’s event is scheduled for July 6-10 and will feature free music and other free events. Several city parks offer a variety activities. Davidson Park, off Court Street, has tennis and basketball courts. Judge James H. Lincoln Park is home to volleyball nets, beach, pier, playground and more. Adjacent to the Harbor Beach Marina, Water Works Park, and it offers a new pavilion and

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A kid cheers on his frog during the frog hopping competition that took place during last year’s Maritime Festival.

cottages that are available for rent. Nearby is North Park Campground, which offers all modern amenities. The city is also home to the Harbor View Trail, as well as the PFC Brian Backus Nature Trail, with access points at North Park Campground and Pierce Road. Launch your boat at the Harbor Beach Marina for great fishing and water sports. The marina features

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Last year’s Elkton Country Street Fair was plagued by rain, but organizers hope for a sunny returin in 2022.

Elkton is the town with a smile Elkton is a friendly community known for its many activities, including Autumnfest, which welcomes people from all over Michigan on Labor Day weekend. Games and activities keep the kids busy, and there are a host of attractions for the adults too. Good food, musical entertainment, tractor pulls, and one of the largest car shows in the Thumb are other amenities. The grand parade kicks off Autumnfest in spectacular tradition and fireworks cap off a non-stop busy day. The fourth weekend in September has the town going all out for Museum Weekend, where the historical society’s Heritage Center, log cabin and blacksmith’s barn are open with displays of the past.

There are bouncy houses, games, a petting zoo, and carriage rides around town to see some of the historical sites. Added to this is a street fair with vendors, music, family activities and more. This concludes on Sunday with an antique baseball game. The town rolls out the red carpet for Halloween night for trunk-or-treating, with cars lining up and down Main Street. This is in addition to trick-or-treating around town, and other kids activities. The gazebo in the center of town lights the way for the Christmas holidays. As Santa and Mrs. Santa cruise through town on a horse drawn carriage, the streets come alive with the annual holiday celebration, which includes a cookie walk,

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dinners, giveaways, cookie decorating, and a craft sale. Children’s laughter can be heard all over town. Elkton Parks and Recreation have activities all year long, either monthly

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PALM Bike Tour coming to Huron County this June By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

With plenty of more summer events in Michigan expected to return this year, a caravan of bike riders will descend upon Huron County in June. The Pedal Across Lower Michigan Bike Tour is planning its first trek across the Lower Peninsula since the COVID-19 pandemic, with its planned endpoint in Harbor Beach. The week-long journey usually takes place during the last full week of June before the Fourth of July weekend, this year from June 18-24. This year’s route starts in Whitehall, with stops made in

Hesperia, Big Rapids, Clare, Bay City, and Bad Axe before ending in Harbor Beach. The total length of this base trip from Whitehall to Harbor Beach comes out to 265.8 miles. Ellie Knesper, one of the public relations representatives for PALM Bike Tour, said the bike rides started back in 1982 as a way to introduce bicycle touring to families and novices, encourage bike riding, and see beautiful areas of the state without being in cars. “We are a vacation in Michigan” Knesper described it. “The idea is to get through the small towns and less traveled

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Kids enjoy some inflatables during the 2021 Pigeon Summerfest.

Pigeon ushers in Farmer’s Summerfest Located between Bay Port and Elkton is Pigeon, one of the Thumb’s most proud communities. One of the highlights this summer is the Pigeon Summerfest, which includes community events and games for kids. Summerfest returned last year after a year off due to the pandemic. A drive through Pigeon reveals mile after mile of picturesque fields that produce corn, sugar beets, wheat and a variety of beans. The Cooperative Elevator Co.’s grain elevator in Pigeon is the largest in the state, and supplies commodities to major food producers all over the world. If it’s entertainment you crave, Pigeon’s got it. The Pigeon Band Shell, located in Pigeon Recreational Park, is known for its summer concerts. Pigeon Recreational Park, located at the corner of Park Street and Rollie

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area since it is too busy. Knesper said the bike riders last came through Huron County back in 2011, with the route then mostly identical to the route they will take this year except they started in Ludington. This will be the fourth time such a PALM route ends in Harbor Beach. She acknowledged they have run out of unique routes to do every year, so they have gone across the state on routes previously done. “The Thumb is a nice area to end in,” Knesper said. “It’s flat, so people by then will enjoy the flatness, and there’s not too much traffic in the roads.” After they figure out which route to take, PALM members will notify the local law enforcement, chambers of commerce, and schools on the route that they will be going through their areas. Booklets will be provided to riders with a list of the different stores, sights, and other places to visit at their stops. “All the stores know that we’re coming through, though we can’t guarantee them anything,” Knesper said. Knesper estimated that usually between 600 and 700 riders take part in the ride, with organizers shooting for 700. Most the people participating are usually in their 50s or older, since younger people generally cannot get a week off work to

The Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) bike tour will end this year’s week-long trek in Harbor Beach in June. The bike riders will also make a stop in Bad Axe when they visit Huron County.

participate. Riders as young as 2 years old have taken part on tagalong bikes. The only requirement for the riders is that they be in sufficient physical shape to cover each day’s distance, though families will often bring cars so people can switch off of bikes. “Remember, you’re starting at 8:30 in the morning and you don’t need to be off the route until 5,” Knesper said. The riders do try to go down roads less traveled, but they also need to go down paved roads instead of dirt paths or bike trails. Signs are put up to warn drivers on the roads and they have been courteous in passing by riders. “It can get to be a tough ride,” Knesper said. “We generally don’t take bike paths because

putting 600 people on a bike path is not the safest thing.” It is not just Michiganders who take part in this bike tour. Knesper said that in 2013, of the 700 riders, 600 were from Michigan while the rest came from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, the west coast states, Hawaii, and even a foreign exchange student from the United Kingdom. For their overnight camping stops, the riders stay at whatever school in the town they are staying in that is big enough to accommodate them. For Bad Axe and Harbor Beach, they will stay at their respective high schools, arranging to set up tents either on their football fields or elsewhere on school grounds. Port-a-johns will be set up in the fields so riders do not have to go inside at night.

Meals are eaten either in the school cafeteria or the school booster clubs will sell sack lunches. Trucks carrying the riders’ luggage will also follow them When the riders are finished in Harbor Beach, buses will be in the high school’s parking lot to carry them back home. Five buses are planned for this year with an additional 50 to 60 cars planned to be in the parking lot. “We hope to have a successful ride,” Knesper said. “Hopefully COVID doesn’t rear its ugly head. We hope to have more people eat outside and try to get people outside as much as possible.” Registration and further information about the upcoming PAL Bike Tour can be found at www.palmbiketour. org.

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Bad Axe Party Store 690 S. Van Dyke 989-269-4133 Bad Axe Steakhouse 113 S. Port Crescent 989-269-6888 Big Boy Restaurant 900 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-9515 China King 162 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-2900 East Side Party Store Deli 706 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-8831 Emma’s Coffee Shop 123 N. Port Crescent 989-975-6006 The Gathering Place 898 N. Van Dyke 989-269-8888 The Franklin Inn 1070 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-9951 Bottom’s Up 809 E. Huron 989-269-5041 Hungry Howie’s 843 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-3500 Little Caesars Pizza 897 N. Van Dyke Road, 989-269-9733 Longshot Lanes 845 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-9581 Lugo’s Street Tacos 801 N. Van Dyke 989-269-8000 Mancino’s Italian Eatery 610 N. Port Crescent St. 989-269-4040 Peppermill Restaurant 685 N. Port Crescent St. 989-269-9347

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Pete’s Bar 269 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-9107 Pizza Hut 790 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-2291 Rachel’s Menu 754 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-5000 Rick & Nick’s 32 Thompson Road 989-269-8556 Subway 885 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-2000 Taco Bell & Kentucky Fried Chicken 852 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-9492 Verona Tavern 12 N. Verona Road 989-269-2493 Wendy’s 787 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-6984

BAY PORT Bay Port Inn 827 Promenade St. 989-656-9911 Lefty’s Drive-in Seasonal 9505 Port Austin Road 989-656-9950

CASEVILLE Baywatch on the Beach Grill 6626 Beachway 989-856-4764 Blue Water Inn 6584 Main St. 989-856-3400 Beachy’s Bar & Grill 6567 Main St. 989-856-9210 Brew Moon Coffee House & Gallery 6815 Michigan Street Chuck’s Drive Thru Diner 6966 Main Street 989-856-1230

Dairy Queen Seasonal 6395 Main St. 989-856-2534 Giuseppe’s Pizzeria 6562 Main St. 989-856-2035 Hersel’s on the Bay Grill & Lounge 6024 Port Austin Road 989-856-2500 or 989-856-2650 Lefty’s Diner and Drive-in 6937 Main St. 989-856-8899 MQs Pizza Express (Mainsail Quick Stop) 6631 Main St. 989-856-1645 Pizza on the Bay 6409 Main St. 989-856-2242 Subway (Clark Station) 7095 Main St. 989-856-8484 Thumb Brewery 6758 Pine St. 989-856-1228

Little Caesars Pizza 4518 Leach St. 989-872-4884 McDonald’s 6180 Main St. 989-872-4841 Nick’s Country Oven 6209 Main St. 989-872-4500 Parkway Pizza 6703 Main St. 989-872-5448 Petal N Bean Co. 6450 Main Street 989-912-2244 Subway 6144 E. Cass City 989-872-4373

DECKERVILLE Brown’s Pizza & Subs 2010 Black River St. 810-376-2141 Corner Cafe 3452 Main St. 810-376-8450 Silver Tavern Black River St 810-376-8563

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Walt’s Restaurant 6618 Main St. 989-856-4020

Hitching Post 79 N. Main St. 989-375-2496

Wooded Island Sports Grill 6868 Michigan St. 989-856-1240

Phil’s Diner 4975 Railroad St. 989-375-2600

CASS CITY Cass Tavern 6448 Main St 989-872-4838

Subway (Clark Station) 5083 Whalen St. 989-375-2027

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The Charmont 6138 E. Cass City 989-872-4321

Sherwood on the Hill 6625 Third St. 989-665-9971

Gilligan’s 6444 Main St. 989-872-4488

Gagetown Saloon 4773 State St. 989-850-5008

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Grindstone General Store 3206 Copeland Road 989-738-6410 Rybek’s Ice Cream Store 3090 Copeland Road 989-768-0071 Shelley’s Bar & Grill 8743 Pearson St. 989-738-5105

OWENDALE HolliJays Place 7296 Main St. 989-373-5005 Stack’s 7297 Main St. 989-678-4500

HARBOR BEACH Chester’s Chicken 8974 Sand Beach Road 989-479-6800 Ernesto’s Pizza 129 State St. 989-479-9013 Hook’s Waterfront Resort 2044 N. Lakeshore 989-479-3215 Little Caesars Pizza 135 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3222 Smalley’s Bar 130 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3477

Williams Inn 129 State St 989-479-9013

MINDEN CITY John’s Stumble Inn 1500 Main St. 989-864-5541

KINDE Biffs Bar & Grill 4680 N Van Dyke 989-874-3034 Heck’s Bar 2990 W. Kinde Road 989-874-4868 Kinde One Stop Shop 25 West Kinde Road 989-874-4500 The Pasta House 337 Main St. 989-874-4070

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Farmer’s Tavern 4522 S. Ruth Road 989-864-3714

Blue Moon (Seasonal) Ice Cream Parlor 427 W. Spring St.

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The Dark Sky Lodge & Tavern 1884 Port Austin Road The Farm Restaurant 699 Port Crescent Road 989-874-5700 The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms 282 Grindstone Road 989-738-0218 Fireside Inn 1146 Port Austin Road 989-738-8232 Green Clean Bean 124 E. Spring St. 989-738-0112 Lake Street Emporium 8687 Lake Street 989-738-8412

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Cottage Inn Pizza 29 N Caseville Road 989-453-2015

The Landing 8724 Lake St. 989-738-9750

Little Caesars Pizza 27 N. Caseville Road 989-453-2722

Anna B’s Café 42 W. Spring St. 989-738-5239

Main Street Family Restaurant 15 S. Main St. 989-453-3663

Pak’s Backyard Café and River Garden 119 E. Spring St. Port Austin

Pigeon Inn 66 S. Main St. (989) 453-2327

The White Elephant 8637 Lake St 989-738-0947

Scenic Golf and Country Club 8364 W. Filion Road 989-453-2233

PORT HOPE Lewisville Smoke 4711 Kinde Rd 989-428-3056

El Rio’s Mexican Restaurant 7621 Pigeon Road 989-453-3434

Port Hope Hotel 4405 Main St. 989-428-4808

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Angelina’s 2212 E. Main St. 989-658-2643 Fast Freddies 2245 E. Main St. 989-658-8172 Subway 4497 N. Washington 989-658-8500 Ubly Pub 2211 E. Main St. 989-658-8811

SEBEWAING Beeter’s Brew Pub 902 E. Pine Street 989-883-2170 Dairy Barn (Seasonal) 634 Unionville Road 989-883-2421 The Lamplighter 8850 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9224 McDonald’s 599 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9898 Subway 614 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9125 Village Pizzeria 638 N. Center St. 989-883-2091 Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ 604 Unionville Road 989-975-1373

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Days on the Lake 3337 Pointe Aux Barques Road 989-738-7665

Varney’s Coney Island 190 Ritchie Dr. 989-479-6197

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10 miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25, then 1/4 mile west on White Rock Rd. 989-864-3817. Free admission by appointment. Built in 1909 and is maintained to original decor with authentic maps and other period relics.

Ten Cent Horse Barn Museum - Ubly Longuski Lane off M-19 at south village limit, northwest of Ubly Dragway. 989-551-0532. Open Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day, 1-4 pm. Free admission; donations appreciated.

Frank Murphy Museum - Harbor Beach 142 S. Huron Ave. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day: Mon.-Sat., 8:30-4 pm; Sun., noon-4 pm. The birthplace of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy consists of five buildings; three are open for tours. Free admission - donations are gratefully accepted. For information, call 989-712-0909 or 989-551-3817.

Harbor Beach Lighthouse - Harbor Beach Guided tours of 1885 offshore lighthouse leave from Harbor Beach Marina on a licensed commercial boat mid-June to the first Saturday in September (weather permitting). See the replica Fourth Order Fresnel lens and the reconstructed fog signal building. Tours are $25 per person. Reservations (strongly recommended) can be made at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Call 989-470-9707 for more information. The lighthouse is not handicap accessible.

Harbor Beach Woman’s Club - Harbor Beach The organization was formed in 1885 and County Federated in 1919 and is responsible for a large portion of history preservation in the local area.

Grice House Museum - Harbor Beach

Admission: Adults - $5. Complex includes the original Fresnel lens of the Harbor Beach Lighthouse, one-room schoolhouse, and agricultural antiques display. Member of the USLHS Passport Program.

Port Hope Railroad Depot Museum - Port Hope Renovated 1904 Pere Marquette Railroad Depot, Stafford County Park, 8046 Portland St., Port Hope, 48468. Open Memorial Day through September Museum Weekend, Sat., 10-4 pm; Sun., 1-4 pm. Phone: 517-420-4147 or 989-670- 6200. (Museum, model railroad, walking trail, interactive exhibits, kid friendly) http://porthopedepot.org or Facebook: FriendsOfThePortHopeDepot.

Port Hope Area Historical Society - Port Hope Located at the Lumber Yard Museum building at 8016 Portland Ave. Museum features genealogy research center, displays of local artifacts, and grounds for community activities. Events for 4th of July celebration and ABC Day on third Saturday of August. For information, call 989-553-4342 or 810-705-1263. Facebook: Port HopeAreaHistory.

Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Museum - Port Hope 7320 Lighthouse Road - inside Lighthouse County Park 586-243-1838. Museum open Memorial Day weekend through September. Check website for hours. Group tours welcome with advance notice. $5 adults/$3 kids admission for tours of museum and keeper’s quarters with shipwreck artifacts, lighthouse, and life-saving station history.

Bad Axe Museum of Local History 303 N. Port Crescent St. (Allen House). Exhibits of photos, artifacts, memorabilia with “Everything Bad Axe.” See information at Pioneer Log Village for contact numbers and open dates.

864 N. Lakeshore Rd. - 989-479-3363. Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Wed. through Fri., 1 - 5 pm; Sat., 10 - 4 pm; closed Sun. through Tues. Open Countywide Museum Weekend, Saturday only. Call for private tours.

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Port Austin Area History Center

Bay Port Museum

Caseville Historical Museum

1100 Kuhl Rd. - 989-453-3638 - bayporthistoricalsociety@ gmail.com. Bay Port Historical Society is located 3 miles south of Bay Port on M-25, 1 mile west on Geiger on corner of Geiger and Kuhl. Call for open times throughout summer. Open Bay Port Fish Sandwich weekend in August. Visit us at www.bayporthistoricalsociety.com or Facebook: BayPort HistoricalSociety.

1424 Pointe aux Barques Rd., 1 mile east of Port Austin - 989551-5532. Exhibits in six historic buildings, gardens, woodland walking trail. Open 1 - 4 pm Sat. & Sun. April, May, September, & October; daily June, July, & August. Free admission. www. portaustinhistorycenter.com. Find us on Facebook: Port Austin Area Historical Society.

Charles W. Liken House Sebewaing Historic River District:

6733 Prospect St. - 989-856-9090 - www.casevillemuseum. org - chscm@comcast.net. Open year ’round Wed. thru Sat., noon - 4:30 pm. Caseville Historical Museum is located in the Old Maccabee Hall, built in the 1890s.

Elkton Area Historical Society

Pigeon Depot Museum 59 S. Main St. - Open June, July, and August: Fri., 10 - 3 pm. Artifacts from Pigeon and the surrounding area. Free admission; donations accepted. Visit our Facebook page or website: www.pigeonhistoricalsociety.com.

Old Sebewaing Township Hall Sebewaing Historic River District 92 S. Center - See information at Charles W. Liken House in above listing for contact numbers and open dates. For information, call 989-883-2391 or 989-883-2753.

Woelke Research Center Next to Farmers’ Market - open year ’round. June, July, & August: Thurs. - Fri., 10 - 3 pm. September through May: Fri. only, 10 - 3 pm. Leave message at 989-453-3242. For appointment, call 989-553-1944. Historical documentation of Pigeon, surrounding area, businesses, and families. Free admission; donations accepted. See Pigeon Depot Museum for Facebook and website.

Museums

Elkton Heritage Center located on corner of York and Mullen St. The Log Cabin complex is located in Ackerman Park. Large collection of local memorabilia. Open on Log Cabin Day, the 4th Sun. in June; Autumnfest on Labor Day weekend; and Museum Weekend last full weekend in September. For information, call 989-550-2603.

325 N. Center - 989-883-2753. Open the first Sat. and Sun. of every month, June through September, from 1 - 3 pm. Other dates are available by appointment. Special activities held during June for the Michigan Sugar Festival, October for Moonlight Madness, November for Christmas Open House, along with other seasonal annual events.

Huron County Historical Society Presents: Countywide Museum Weekend! The Huron County Historical Society kindly invites one and all to Huron County’s Countywide Museum Weekend on the last weekend in September. Most museums in Huron County will be open on the: Last Full Weekend in September Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

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One of the acts performs during last year’s Kinde Polka Fest.

Kinde: The Thumb’s capital for Polka Kinde is a cozy community nestled between the picturesque lakeshore and the hustle of the county seat of Bad Axe. About nine miles north of Bad Axe, Kinde is steadily growing as a choice bedroom community. Close to the shopping, medical and county services Bad Axe offers, Kinde is even closer to the luxurious lakeshore view, quaint shops and fine dining of Port Austin. Originally settled as Dwight Crossing, the town’s name changed when the Kinde family moved to town. They established the Kinde General Store, a hub for any supply you could think of. At the heart of activity in Kinde is North Huron Schools. The recreational

park in town is a center of activity, boasting plenty of softball games in the summer. It’s also a place for youngsters to play. There’s yet another place for family fun as the Wiley Coyote’s Waterjet Slide splashes into summer. And don’t miss out on a game of putt putt golf, or try your hand at rock climbing. The town’s Polka Fest has been a huge hit and organizers again are tapping top-notch polka bands from across the country to perform at the festival. The festival will also feature a softball tournament and 5K. Food, drink, and dancing will be plentiful as people of all ages gather downtown for this annual festival, packed with friends, family and fun.

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One of the biggest events of the summer in Kinde is the annual Polka Fest. Here a couple dances during one of the musical numbers during the 2021 event.

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Harbor Beach Farmers Market returns May 20 “We averaged 18 to 20 before COVID,” Kozlowski With the calendar turning to said. “We’re hoping to get back May, another season of farmers to that someday.” Of those vendors, there are markets is upon Huron County. five that pay to be at the market The Harbor Beach Farmers for the entire season, while the Market opens for the season on remaining vendors are ones May 20, going until Oct. 13 and that appear there occasionally. taking place every Friday from Koslowski said the vendors noon to 5 p.m. sell everything from fresh fruit The market will be at its and vegetables to baked goods, usual location at the Murphy Tupperware, and wooden Museum grounds. products. Most of them are Barbara Kozlowski, the from Huron County, with one market manager, said that vendor from Caro and another because of the continued from Bay City. Organizers hope COVID-19 pandemic last year, to attract even more. the market averaged around She estimates that on a given week, the market will 10 vendors during a regular average about 50 to 60 visitors. market day. By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

During major camping weeks, the Harbor Beach Maritime Festival, or holidays like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, there are more guests seeing what the market has to offer. “We always count on our locals, they’re what keeps us in business,” Kozlowski said. “We certainly enjoy our visitors too.” Along with having live music every week, the market will also take place on certain Saturdays throughout the season, including during the Maritime Festival. There will be a Christmas in July event, with specials happening during one July week, though that will

not be revealed until the end of June. There will also be something special offered each month, though Kozlowski would not say what those special things were since she wants people to keep coming back to the market to see what they are. The market vendors do accept market fresh coupons, which helps older, lowerincome Michigan residents get access to fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets and roadside stands. Regular updates about the market can be found on the Harbor Beach Farmer’s Market Facebook page.

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Love of nostalgia leads Elkton couple to open antiques shop From left, Chase Murphy, Amber Lohr, their daughter Kennedy Rose and Amber’s son Tristian Paterson pose in front of their new shop, The Blue Rose Antiques and Collectibles, on Main Street in Elkton.

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Elkton residents Chase Murphy and Amber Lohr are fans of nostalgia, and that love led them to start collecting Pepsi and CocaCola signs from the 1950s a couple of years ago. “It seemed like everywhere we looked, we just found more and more things that we love, and we realized we wanted to share that love with other people,” Murphy said. Their new hobby and appreciation of Americana eventually made them want to share that love with others, and they’re now doing that after opening The Blue Rose Antiques and Collectibles on Main Street in Elkton earlier this month. Blue Rose features a wide selection of antiques, collectibles and resale items, including clothing, toys, furniture and more. All items have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. In addition to their physical location, the Blue Rose will be selling on Facebook Marketplace and Etsy, as well. Running the Blue Rose

will be a full-time job for Lohr, who in addition to being an entrepreneur is also a full-time mom. The store takes its name from daughter Kennedy Rose, who has blue eyes. The Blue Rose will have selected times people can drop off unwanted items, and Lohr and Murphy plan to increase the variety of items offered. They want their shop to have a good rotation of new things coming in.” “We think that that’ll be hugely successful for us,” Murphy said. “We want to be able to offer a little bit of everything or everyone and at reasonable prices. (Our idea is) why look online when you can find it here? It’s local and we’ll beat that price.” With several new businesses opening in downtown over the past few years, Lohr and Murphy are looking forward to becoming of part of Elkton’s business community and keeping Main Street vibrant and healthy. “We’re really excited to be here in Elkton,” Murphy said. “Elkton is coming alive.”

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located just east of the Port Austin Harbor. It features a large sandy beach, boardwalk, pavilion, fishing, rest rooms and showers. Caseville Public Beach is a large, active public beach located at the north end of Caseville. It has a bathhouse, breakwall, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities. Eagle Bay Public Access is two miles east of Port Austin on Pointe aux Barques Road and has picnicking facilities. Harbor Beach Public Bathing Beach is an active public beach in downtown Harbor Beach. It is staffed with lifeguards from mid-June through Labor Day. It features a picnic and playground area. Picnic tables and grills are located in the shaded portion of the park. There are two sand volleyball courts and a restroom building. Jenks Park is a moderately active public beach located four miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Pit toilets, running water, hand pump and picnicking facilities are available. Day use only, no camping. Lighthouse County Park is located nine miles east of Port Austin on M-25. There isn’t a bathing beach, but there is secluded sunbathing in the park. Featured are a lighthouse, museum, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities. McGraw Park is a moderately active, public beach located seven miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. It has a day-use area, offers swimming, hiking trails, fishing, playground, flush toilets, running water and picnicking.

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public beach located eight miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Restroom facilities and pavilions for picnics are available. Swimming, fishing and camping are offered. Philp Park is a small, secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities and swimming. Port Crescent State Park is located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25 and is a large, active public beach. The beach at the campgrounds is for campers only. The day-use beach is located seven miles southwest of Port Austin. A vehicle permit is required to get into the beach which has a boardwalk, bathhouse, running water, shelter and picnicking facilities. Sleeper State Park is located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. The shoreline features a half mile of Lake Huron beach, including an inland area with nature trails. A campground is located across M-25 from the beach area and features a pedestrian overpass. Entrance to the park requires a motor vehicle permit. The day-use area is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beach area has bathhouse, picnic shelter, running water and picnicking facilities. Thompson Scenic Outlook is a small secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities. Wagener County Park is located five miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25. A small, secluded beach is at the east end of the park. It has shower and rest room facilities. The park has launch facilities, a picnic area, playground and a wooded hiking trail. Pets are allowed

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Libraries

Huron County

Bad Axe Area District Library

Columbia Township Library

6456 Center St., Unionville. Call 989-674-2651or visit www.columbiatwplibrary.org

Deckerville Public Library

3542 N. Main St. in the village of Deckerville. Call 810-376-8015 or visit www.deckerville.lib.mi.us

Harbor Beach Area District Library 105 N. Huron Ave. Call 989-479-3417 or visit www.hbadl.org

Pigeon District Library

7236 Nitz St., Pigeon. Call 989-453-2341 or visit www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com

Port Austin Township Library

114 Railroad St., Port Austin. Call 989-738-7212 or visit www.portaustinlibrary.org

Rawson Memorial Library

6495 Pine St., Cass City. Call 989-872-2856 or visit www.rawson.lib.mi.us.

Sandusky District Library

55 E. Sanilac Road. Call 810-648-2644 or visit http://sandusky.lib.mi.us/

Sebewaing Township Library

41 N. Center St., Sebewaing. Call 989-883-3520 or visit www.sebewainglibrary.org.

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Port Austin was abuzz during last year’s annual Fourth of July events.

Port Austin is a shoreline gem Port Austin has a rich history that can be traced back to 1837 and its first settler, Jonathon Bird. Located on the shores of Lake Huron at the tip of the Thumb, Port Austin and its surrounding area are well known throughout Michigan for their historic sites, bountiful recreation opportunities and scenic views that continue to draw thousands of visitors each year. The greater Port Austin area is recognized for its superior dining establishments and its unique shops. Downtown Port Austin also boasts an extended boardwalk and pier, home to some of Lake Huron’s finest fishing. On Saturdays, starting in May and running through most of October, the downtown is bursting with energy as the Port Austin Farmer’s Market brings a variety of wares and

entertainment to the village and its visitors. Port Austin also has a large Fourth of July festival, which made its return last year after a year off due to the pandemic. Nearby Grindstone City, a popular destination for anglers, still draws visitors to where the grindstone industry used to flourish. Off the shore of Port Austin is the historic Port Austin Reef Lighthouse. This port offers outstanding fishing for salmon, lake trout, walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, brown trout and steelhead. Often overlooked is the opportunity for deep-water jigging for whitefish. The state harbor in town offers dockage for middle- to large-size vessels and launches for smaller boats. Grindstone City is home to state-maintained ramps. Several other private marinas also serve boaters. Regarding recreation

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Veterans are honored during last year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Port Austin

opportunities, variety is the key here. Three public parks are located in the village: Gallup Park, Waterfront Park and four-acre Bird Creek Park. Port Austin also is home to the Port Austin

Community Players, which presents plays and musicals throughout the year at their playhouse. Whether your love is golf, theater or the beach, the greater Port Austin area is sure to serve it up.

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A history of Port Austin schools By: Robert Creenan Staff writer

The old Port Austin Gymnasium is one of the last remaining structures indicating that not only Port Austin had its own school district, but it was in the center of the village. Plans to create a new allseason space in Port Austin moving forward would require demolishing the old gym, though when that would happen is unknown as village leaders are waiting to hear whether it gets a Public Gathering Spaces Initiative grant. With the help of materials provided by the Port Austin History Center, along with old newspaper archives, the Tribune looks back at the old Port Austin School District, and its gymnasium, and why it eventually merged with North Huron Schools. The Port Austin School District’s beginnings The first school in Port Austin was a one-room schoolhouse believed to be constructed in 1853 by J.W. Kimball, where the current village hall is located. The students soon outgrew the building, and in September

The Port Austin School as photographed in 1885.

1868, the residents voted to spend $300 for the purpose of building a new schoolhouse. The two-story schoolhouse was completed in February 1870 with a final cost of $5,000 and an initial attendance of less than 100 students. In June 1938, Port Austin voters voted to waive a 15mill limitation and approved a $14,000 bond issue to construct a new gymnasium. The vote needed a two-thirds margin to pass, which at the time was 116 votes. It passed with 117 yes votes and 57 no votes.

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The project cost was estimated at the time to be $25,000, with the remaining funds being obtained through the Works Progress Administration, an American agency that carried out public works projects during the Great Depression. Aside from hosting Port Austin’s basketball games, the site was expected to host other community gatherings and school activities. The gymnasiumauditorium was completed in March 1939, now costing $30,000 and with several hundreds in attendance for its dedication. The ceremony had baseball umpire and onetime Detroit Tigers Manager George Moriarty as a guest speaker. The first event held at the gym was a basketball game between the Port Austin Pirates and the Port Hope Blue Stars, with the bleachers having a capacity for 400 spectators. A new place to call home In February 1949, Port Austin voters approved measures allowing for the construction of a new school, which would be located south

of town along M-53, have nine rooms, and hold grade school and high school students, with groundbreaking taking place in May 1949. Classes were first held in the new building starting February 1950. At the time that classes moved to the new school, the old Port Austin school building was the oldest school structure in the county. Talks of a merger The earliest recorded instance of the Port Austin School District wanting to consolidate with Kindebased schools was in May of 1953, where a presentation took place at the Port Austin gymnasium led by Superintendent Joseph Talarsky. Talarsky explained that most small school districts are limited due to inadequate financing, which leads to restricted course selections, overcrowding, and an inability to hire the best teachers for the job. Positives for annexation included being a larger district, receiving more state aid, and having more and better teachers. Port Austin at the time had four grade teachers and five high school teachers. Kinde had six grade teachers and six high school teachers. The first discussion of a vote to annex took place in June 1954, with Kinde since joining eight other school districts to form the North Huron Rural Agricultural School. The first vote on annexation took place in July 1955, with residents rejecting it with 286 no votes to 62 yes votes. Another proposal was Continued on pg. 62

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Caseville

Oak Beach County Park: M-25 between Port Austin & Caseville. 989-856-2344 huroncountyparks.com

Caseville County Park: north edge of village 989-856-2080 huroncountyparks.com Sleeper State Park: M-25 east of Caseville 989-856-4411 Lakeshore Pines RV Park: 3193 Port Austin Road on M-25, between Port Austin & Caseville

Duggan’s Campground: 2941 Port Austin Road, between Port Austin & Caseville. 989-738-5160 Port Crescent State Park: M-25, approximately 5 miles southwest of Port Austin. 800-447-2757

Cass City Evergreen Park: 9 miles north of M-46 along M-53 989-872-6600

Grindstone City Whalen’s Grindstone Shores: 3373 Pointe aux Barques, 5 miles east of Port Austin 989-738-7664 whalensgrindstoneshores.com

Harbor Beach North Park: 1 mile north of Harbor Beach on Huron Avenue. 989-479-9554H Off Shore Marina: 5 Lytle Street. 989-479-6064 Wagener County Park: M-25, 5 miles south of Harbor Beach. 989-479-9131 huroncountyparks.com

Port Austin

Port Hope Lighthouse County Park: 9 miles east of Port Austin 989-428-4749 huroncountyparks.com Stafford County Park: Port Hope 989-428-4213 huroncountyparks.com

Sand Point Beadle Bay Marina & Campground: 4375 Lone Eagle Trail off Crescent Beach Road. 989-856-4911

Sebewaing Sebewaing County Park: northwest side of the village limits.

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Campgrounds

Oak Beach

Huron County

Bad Axe

Harbor Beach

Bad Axe City Park: 210 S. Hanselman Street 989-269-6479 www.cityofbadaxe.com Wilcox Community Park: 650 Whitelam Street 989-269-6479 www.cityofbadaxe.com

Bathing Beach Park: east end of Trescott Street Davidson Park: off Court Street, east of M-25 Waterworks Park: adjacent to Harbor Beach Municipal Marina White Rock Park: “Scenic Turnout,” with viewing platform & access to beach (facilities, walking trail)

Huron County

Parks

Bay Port B. C. McLeish Memorial Park: Promenade Street Brown Park: M-25, state highway rest area, 2 miles south of Bay Port

Port Austin Bird Creek County Park: just east of Port Austin Harbor. 989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Gallup Park: M-25 in the village Jenks Park: state highway rest area, about 4 miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25 McGraw Park: along M-25 between Oak Beach & Port Austin. 989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Port Crescent State Park: day use, 2 miles west on M-25 south of Port Austin

Caseville Philip County Park: M-25, between Caseville & Oak Beach. 989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Sleeper State Park: day use area, M-25 east of Caseville Caseville County Park: village north edge, open Apr. 15 -Oct. 31. 989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com

Cass City Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park: 4 miles east of M-53 on Bay City-Forestville Rd. & 1 mile south on Germania Rd. Evergreen Park: 4731 Van Dyke (picnic, hiking, fishing, pavilion & camping) 989-872-6600

Sebewaing

Deckerville Delaware Park: 6301 N. Lakeshore Road (19 rustic sites, nature trails, swimming beach, fishing and hiking) 810-622-8715

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Sebewaing County Park: 759 Union Street 989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Bay Shore Camp: just north of Sebewaing, northeast side of Saginaw Bay. 989-883-2501

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Ally Kemp, middle, of Unionville was named the 2021 Michigan Sugar Queen in a ceremony at Michigan Sugar Company’s Bay City headquarters. Kenna Karst of Frankenmuth, right, and Raven Wieland of Pinconning, left, were crowned Queen’s Court Attendants.

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Sebewaing has become well known throughout Michigan for its annual Sugar Festival. Last year’s event was smaller in scale after being canceled the year before due to the pandemic, but this year it expected to be back to normal. The event has been going strong for more than 50 years, and has featured events such as a road race, musical performances, a parade, carnival rides, softball games, a car show and a chicken barbecue. Sebewaing is the Chippewa Indian name for “Little Crooked River.” The name was derived from the Sebewaing River which winds its way through the area. The village was founded in 1845 by the Rev. J.J.F. Auch, a Lutheran missionary, who came to the area to convert Indians to Christianity. Historic sites in town

Last year’s Michigan Sugar Festival was our first real event making its return from the pandemic, and gave people hope that the pandemic was finally coming to a close.

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fishing spot. Walleye, perch and bass are popular with anglers, and the weed beds in the Bay offer a wide variety of game fish. Many small islands north of Sebewaing, including Middle Ground Island, Manisou Island and Heisterman Island, feature secluded coves that also make for great fishing.

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A Port Austin schools class photo from 1940.

enrollment, and what possible was defeated. Superintendent Paul alternatives were open if an Keene said that in the event upcoming millage proposal of insufficient funds for the upcoming year, three alternatives were available.

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discussed in April 1961, this one entailing a combined enrollment of 832 students and five fewer teachers. While each school would still have grades K-6, the junior high students, numbering 106 at the time, would learn at Port Austin while the high school grades, numbering 273 at the time, would be in Kinde. The Port Austin School District also reportedly spoke with Caseville and Port Hope about merging with those school districts. In August of 1970, Port Austin schools met with local parents to discuss financial issues including supplying textbooks to students free of charge, less revenue coming in due to declining

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Port Austin MERMAID CHARTERS Home Port – Port Austin Village Docks Captain: Paul Nienaltowski 8245 Larned Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 810-300-1561 SANDPIPER CHARTERS Captains: Mike Morgan & Keith Williams 115 E. Spring St., Port Austin, MI 48467 239-246-7101 Email: mikemorgansr@aol.com Web: www.sandpipercharters.com ONE OF A KIND Captain: Mike McLane 5605 Galbraith Line Rd. Croswell, MI 48422 810-542-6453 Web: www.oneofakindsportfishing.com

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DOUBLE DOWN SPORT FISHING Captain: Darrell Irwin FISH STIX 4051 Woodland Creek SE #101, Kentwood, MI 49512 Captain: Ray Boswell (989) 450-7349 3262 Point Aux Barques, Grindstone City, MI 48467 Email: darrellirwin@yahoo.com 810-650-7820 Web: doubledownsportfishing.net BLUEBIRD EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Dan Tracy Captain: Ryan Gray 2985 Quarry Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 989-738-7145 (h) 810-834-7291 989-551-7485 (c) Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com GOOD NEWS Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com Captains: Andrew & Randy Cavalier LILLY PAD SPORTFISHING CHARTER 20401 Gloria, Macomb, MI 48044 Captain: Joe Lilly 586-817-7608 (c) First Mate: Chris Lilly Email: info@goodnewscharters.com 3793 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington, MI 48450 Web: www.goodnewscharters.com (810)-300-5057 LIL RED CHARTERS Email:Lillysportfishing@gmail.com 859 Canton Creek Dr., Holly, MI 48442 FOOLISH PLEASURE CHARTERS 810-602-1175 Captain: Joe Schoof Email: lilredcharters@gmail.com (586)-557-8969 PURSUIT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, LLC Captain: Kyle Knope Harbor Beach 810-728-6002 NORTH BAY III CHARTERS FIN-LANDER Captain: Tom Arlington Captain: Dennis Cook 3946 Palms Rd., Casco, MI 48064 1249 Maplegrove Rd., Carsonville, MI 48419 888-291-4594 810-404-1875 586-337-1951 (c) Email: dennis@fin-lander.com Email: northbay1@frontier.com Web: www.fin-lander.com Web: lakestclairfishingguide.com

EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Ryan Gray 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-834-7291 Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com

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People check out some motorcycles on display during a past ABC Day in Port Hope.

Little Port Hope boasts a big welcome Once a bustling logging, milling and shipping port, Port Hope still has many of its landmarks and memories. Port Hope was founded in 1855 and legally incorporated as a village in 1887. It began as a lumbering community, but after a few years, salt production grew in importance. Later, Port Hope became known as a shipping port. After two fires in the late 1800s, the land was cleared and today agriculture and tourism are the primary industries. The town features a number of historic sites. The sawmill chimney, constructed in 1858, in Stafford Park is listed in the National Historic Register. And a number of downtown business buildings, the gristmill and the home of village founder William

Stafford also are listed in the register. Once a year, visitors to downtown Port Hope can step back into the past during ABC Day (antiques, beans and collectables). In addition to entertainment downtown, there are several yard sales scattered throughout town. This year’s event is Aug. 20. Come early to ensure you get your bean soup and donuts — they sell out fast! The town’s biggest event is its Fourth of July Festival, featuring fireworks, a flea market, delicious barbecue chicken, and fun for all ages. Boat ramps are located at the small ports of Grindstone City, Lighthouse Park and Port Hope. The fishing through this area has been phenomenal. Salmon, lake trout, brown trout, steelhead, walleye, yellow perch and smallmouth bass abound here and offer a

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There are plenty of activities for kids of all ages at Port Hope’s annual ABC Day.

variety of opportunities. For the avid bass angler, Eagle Bay is the hot spot for smallmouths. Grindstone Shores also is excellent for fishing. Stafford Park is a must stop for visitors to Port Hope. The park offers camping and lighted tennis courts, softball diamonds and horseshoe pits. In prior years, the softball diamonds have been the site of several

tournaments. Waterfront access for swimming, boating and jet skiing is available, including a free boat launch. In 2012, a group, Friends of the Port Hope Depot, was formed to move the Pere Marquette Railroad Depot to a new site in Stafford County Park. It was officially dedicated on Sept. 15, 2015, as a historic landmark.

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Farmers Market

Cass City Farmers Market: Thursdays, May 19-Oct. 6. Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Market on Main, Caseville: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 27-Oct. 1. Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Harbor Beach Farmers Market: Fridays May 20-Oct. 14. Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com Pigeon Farmers Market: May-October Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20-Oct. 28. Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www.pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Port Austin Farmers Market: Every Saturday May 21 through Oct 8. Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com.

Huron County Nature Center

is located in Michigan’s Thumb, east of Caseville and west of Port Austin just off of M-25. Take Oak Beach Road to Loosemore Road. The center is open 365 days a year, it’s free to the public, and trails are open from dawn to dusk. Workshops and demonstrations take place frequently. Visit huronnaturecenter.org for a list of events.

Nature Centers

Sleeper State Park

6573 State Park Road, 989-856-4411. Located five miles west of Caseville, this has more than four miles of maintained trails available to those who wish to hike or ski. The trails also have access to 2,200 acres of the Rush Lake State Game Area.

Sand Point Nature Preserve

Huron County (M-25 north of Dunn Road in Caseville Township). The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns seven nature preserves that are open to the public. They are natural areas in need of protection and management for the ecological benefits they provide to people and the environment. They are open to the public for enjoyment, recreation and education.

Port Crescent State Park

1775 Port Austin Road (M-25), 989-738-8663. It is located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25.

Sanilac Petroglyphs

Are located near Cass City. Take M-53 to Bay City Forestville Road, proceed east to Germania Road and turn south. Travel a half mile to the parking lot located on the west side of Germania Road. Admission is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, usually from late May to early September. Call 989-856-4411 to confirm hours and dates. Please allow two hours to tour the Petroglyphs.

Wagener County Park

2671 S. Lakeshore Road, 989-479-9131. This park is five miles south of Harbor Beach. 66

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Participants battle during a game of mud volleyball, part of the 2021 Ubly Homecoming festivities.

Ubly features numerous amenities Ubly is named after an English town, called Ubley. But the American version of the town has become unique in its own right. A village rich in history, Ubly originally was named Pagett Corners, in honor of village father Alfred Pagett, who operated the first store in the community. Businessman Pagett, a native of Ubley, England, wanted to preserve the name of his hometown, so Pagett Corners eventually became Ubly, a slice of English history recreated right here in the Thumb. Most visitors will tell you, while the downtown businesses serve up everything from great food to quaint shopping, it’s the

A girl gets to try out a fire hose with help from an area firefighter during last year’s Ubly Homecoming.

people that make Ubly a destination they can’t wait to visit again. Residents enjoy the slower pace and comfortable feel of the

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Thumb that makes it a great place to do business and raise a family. The home of Thumb Electric Cooperative, a rural

electric cooperative serving the Thumb area, Ubly has a kindergarten through 12th grade school and a small, but solid downtown. The village’s park system is impressive. A park located in downtown features a baseball diamond, bathroom facilities and a covered pavilion for gatherings. It’s a favorite spot for people celebrating family reunions. Golf is a popular reason for visiting Ubly, as is the Ubly Dragway. The dragway draws drivers and racing enthusiasts from throughout Michigan. The dragway, located along M-19, is a popular attraction.

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raised to 20 mills. The school board could resign, in which a special election would take place. If no one were to step forward, the district would be dissolved and the state would place it in the new school district. • They could decide to send the pupils to another district and pay tuition from the funds that they have. The merger happens In March 1979, the North Huron School Board accepted an annexation proposal from the Port Austin School District, which needed The Port Austin School that was in use from 1950 to 1979. (Courtesy Photo) approval from the state board Austin voters approved the Beginning with the attended the Port Austin of education and from Port merger with North Huron, following school year, school, and ninth through Austin district residents. closing the book on the Port kindergarten through fourth twelfth grades attended North During that school board Austin School District. The grades attended North Huron High School. The meeting, there were questions final vote was 424 yes, 305 Huron Elementary School, combined enrollment at the asked about the old Port no. fifth through eighth graders time was 953 students. Austin gym, including one Port Austin school officials asking if it was condemned. supported this annexation Elwood Kirkpatrick, the because of what they claimed North Huron board vicewere more diverse class president at the time, said offerings along with the that water was seeping cheaper costs of operating through the walls in the a school. Kirkpatrick said locker room just as it does in that both districts had been a basement. suffering from declining Banquet Facility on the Greens enrollment. On May 21, 1979, Port •

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From start to finish, the fish sandwiches offered at the Bay Port Fish Festival are a long-standing tradition and a labor of love for the many volunteers putting on the event.

Bay Port: Where the fish caught the man Located between Sebewaing and Caseville is the charming Village of Bay Port. Best known as the village where the fish caught the man, it’s cited throughout the state for creating one of the most unique Michigan taste sensations since the pastie — its trademark fish sandwich. The village opens its arms to the rest of the state for its annual Fish Sandwich Festival. Literally thousands of the unique creations are sold to people from around

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the world. Bay Port once was a world leader in the commercial freshwater fishing industry. The Bay Port Fish Co. still makes its home in Bay Port. The company runs a yearround fishing operation, and is a must-see for visitors to the area. Some of the village’s attractions include the historical marker along Cedar Street, showing where the luxurious Bay Port Hotel used to stand. The site was frequented by

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wealthy families looking for a lakeside respite from their hectic lives. They, too, enjoyed the quiet lifestyle and friendly community spirit that remain today. Original Bay Port residents are descendants of the German religious village of Ora Labora. The Wallace Stone Plant, known by locals as the Bay Port quarry, still is operating. The quarry, in its heyday, served as a company town and provided jobs and homes for hundreds of people. A number of parks and access points are located in Bay Port for outdoor recreation. The village’s public access to the bay offers a great vantage point for fishing or just watching one of Michigan’s breathtaking sunsets. Each August, thousands of visitors flock to Bay Port to have fun at its annual Fish Sandwich Festival. But surely one has to wonder — why fish sandwiches? The tradition began one

summer when the late Henry Engelhard and his wife decided they would try an innovative way to raise money to help put the couple’s three daughters through college. Employed by the Bay Port Fish Co. and armed with a secret recipe from a restaurant owner and friend, Henry helped put Bay Port on the map with his taste sensation. From a stand in their front yard near M-25, the couple sold fish sandwiches and wrote themselves into Thumb-area lore. The sandwich sale became part of the village’s annual celebration several years ago. It now features games as well as other entertainment, but the sandwich is still the most popular thing on the menu. Two things remain constant — the sandwiches still are so big you have to eat them with two hands, and Henry never did give up his friend’s secret recipe.

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Caseville A Great Getaway Cottage 7708 Port Austin Road 989-550-5348 Bella Vista Inn 6024 Port Austin Road 989-856-2500 www.bella-caseville.com Cabins of Caseville 5949 & 5953 Port Austin Road 989-621-6458 cabins@snlprop.com www.snlprop.com

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Caseville Lakefront Homes 5602 and 5923 Port Austin Road, 9080 Crescent Beach Road 248-421-4086 Crews’ Lakeside Resort 4750 Port Austin Road 989-856-2786 www.crewslakesideresort.com Dale’s Lakefront Cottages 4744 Port Austin Road 989-550-0911 or 989-874-5181 www.daleslakefrontcottages.net Lake View Motel 7348 Port Austin Road 989-856-2303 www.michigan.org/property/lake-viewmotel/ The Lodge at Oak Pointe 5857 Port Austin Road 989-856-3055 oaklodge@avci.net www.oakpointelodge.com

Harbor Beach Harbor Beach Inn 722 State St. 989-479-9424 Motel Huron 1115 S. Lakeshore Road 989-479-9162 State Street Inn 646 State St. 989-479-3388 www.thestatestreetinn.com

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Port Hope Forest Bay Cottages 2888 N. Lakeshore 989-428-4335 Forestbay1@hotmail.com

Sebewaing Airport Motel 647 W Sebewaing St 989-883-3320 facebook.com/Airport Motel The Downtown Loft LLC 14 N Center St 810-577-8526 facebook.com/thedowntownloftsebewaing

Unionville Fish Point Lodge 4130 Miller Ave. 989-674-2631 www.fishpointlodge.com or fplodge@speednetllc.com

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Beachcomber Motel 158 W. Spring St. 989-738-8354 www.beachcomberpa.com Blue Spruce Motel 8527 Lake St. 989-738-8650 www.bluesprucemotelportaustin.com or bluesprucemotelportaustin@msn.com Harbor View Cottages 60 W. Spring St. 989-738-5277 or 586-337-1923 www.parksharborview.com Krebs Lane Cottages 2966 Port Austin Road 989-738-8548 or 313-886-5752 www.sites.google.com/site/krebslanecottages or krebslane@gmail.com Lake Vista Motel & Cottages 168 W. Spring St. 989-738-8612 www.lakevistaresort.com Lakeside Motor Lodge 8654 Lake St. 989-738-5201 Lucky Horseshoe Motel and Cabins 8527 Lake St. 989-738-8650 www.bluesprucemotelportaustin.com or bluesprucemotelportaustin@msn.com

Port Austin Bed & Breakfast 8526 Lake St. 989-738-0361 www.portaustinbedandbreakfast.com Sun & Sand Motel 891 Port Austin Road 989-738-7513 Sandcastles on the Beach 1368 Port Austin Road 989-738-4200 www.sandcastlesonthebeach.com sandcastleresort@gmail.com

2022 Calendar of Events Please note: Not all dates were set as of press time. Some events may have been finalized or added after press time. As always, be sure to call ahead to confirm dates and times prior to attending.

May

May 30 — Memorial Day parade and service, Memorial

May 26 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m.,

on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. May 26 — Citywide garage sales, Harbor Beach. List of sales available Thursday morning at the Visitor Center, City Hall, Brown’s Market and Harbor Drug. May 27 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. May 27 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. May 27 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. May 27-30 — Trash and Treasure Days, townwide garage sale, Caseville. For more information, call 989-8563818. May 28 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. May 29 — Ice Cream Social at Caseville Historical Society. For more information, call 989-856-9090. May 29 — Chicken BBQ Dinner at Rivers Edge Roller Arena. For more information, call 989-453-3435. May 30 — 21st Annual Blessing of the Fleet at Caseville Municipal Harbor. For more information, call 989856-4590. May 30 — Veterans Memorial Service at Caseville Cemetery, American Legion. For more information, call 989-856-2119.

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June June TBA — Ubly Flamingo Fundraiser. June 1 — Jean Ferriby Memorial Golf Scramble, Verona

Hills Golf and Country Club, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Laura Jenks at 989-479-5023. June 2 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. June 3 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. June 3 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. June 3 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. June 4 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. June 4 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. June 4-5 — 39th Great Lakes Bowfishing Championship, Caseville. For more information, call Colleen Easterbrook at 248-583-4863. June 9 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

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2022 Calendar of Events June 10 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. June 10 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. June 10 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. June 10 — Ubly Rotary Club Bocce Ball Tournament. June 10-12 — Sebewaing Townwide Garage Sales June 11 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. June 11 — 8th Annual Caseville Chamber Fireworks Golf Scramble at Caseville Golf Course. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 11 — Veterans fishing outing, Harbor Beach Marina, 5 a.m.-2 p.m. To register, call Kevin at 989-550-9227. June 11 — Truck Convoy, Harbor Beach. Line up at City Hall at noon, convoy leaves at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Robby at 989-550-2490. June 11 — Truck Show, downtown Harbor Beach, 6-9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Robby at 989550-2490. June 11 — Lighted Truck Parade, Harbor Beach, 9:4510:45 p.m. For more information, contact Robby at 989-550-2490. June 12 — Volunteer picnic/auction at Thumb Octagon Barn. Picnic starts at noon, auction follows at 1, RSVP required. For more information, visit www. thumboctagonbarn.com.

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June 14-16 — Bocce Ball Tournament at Gallup Park in Port Austin.

June 15 — Ladies Garden Luncheon at Caseville

Historical Society. For more information, call 989856-9090. June 15 — Taking Tea with Granddaughter tea party at Thumb Octagon Barn, 11:30 a.m. Contact Tammi Hensley, 865-297-6475 for reservations. June 16 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. June 16-17 — Sebewaing Townwide Garage Sales June 16-19 — Michigan Sugar Festival. June 17 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. June 17 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. June 17 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. June 17 — Tacos in a Bag at Sebewaing Village Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. June 18 — Tacos in a Bag at Sebewaing Village Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19 — Father’s Day Breakfast at Caseville Eagles Club. For more information, call 989-856-4104.

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2022 Calendar of Events June 23 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m.,

on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. June 24 — Palm Bike Tour, Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. June 24 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. June 24 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. June 24 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. June 24 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. June 24-26 — 14th Annual Caseville Country RibStock. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 25 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. June 25 — Porch Fest, Port Austin, 2-5 p.m. June 25 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. June 25-July 10 — Caseville Walleye Tournament at Beatle Bay Marina and Campground. For more information, call 989-856-4911. June 30 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. June 30-July 2 — Cass City Freedom Festival.

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July July 1 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. July 1 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. July 1 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. July 1 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. July 2 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. July 2 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. July 1-3 — Flea market, tractor show and pull, fireworks and parade, Port Hope. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com. July 3 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. July 3 — Caseville Fireworks and Entertainment on the Beach. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 4 — Port Austin Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Parade starts at 1 p.m., fireworks at dusk. July 6-10 — Maritime Festival in Harbor Beach. For more information, visit themaritimefestival.com. July 7 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

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2022 Calendar of Events July 7-10 — Ubly Homecoming. July 8 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. July 8 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. July 8 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. July 9 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. July 9 — Kids Day for Ubly Homecoming by Ubly Rotary Club. July 9 — Maritime Craft Show, Murphy Museum in Harbor Beach, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 10 — Maritime Car Show and Craft Show, Murphy Museum in Harbor Beach, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10 — Ubly Rotary Club Chicken Dinner after the parade. July 14 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. July 15 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. July 15 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com.

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July 15 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m.,

Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. July 15 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. July 16 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. July 16 — Unionville Summer Fest and Car Show. July 16 — Cart Derby Race, American Legion Hall in Harbor Beach. 8 a.m.-noon. July 16 — Country Barn Dance, Thumb Octagon Barn, 7-9 p.m. or later. For more information, visit www. thumboctagonbarn.com. July 17 — Gospel Music, Sheldon Family, Thumb Octagon Barn, 1-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.thumboctagonbarn.com. July 21 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. July 21-24 — Pigeon Farmers Summerfest. July 22 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. July 22 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. July 22 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. July 22 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m.

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2022 Calendar of Events July 23 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1

p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. July 27 — Christmas in July tea party, Thumb Octagon Barn, 11:30 a.m. Contact Tammi Hensley 865-2976475 for reservations. July 28 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. July 29 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. July 29 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. July 29 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. July 29 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. July 30 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. July 30-31 — Open House Weekend, Thumb Octagon Barn. Free tours, regular hours. For more information, visit www.thumboctagonbarn.com. July 30 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. July 31-Aug. 6 — 154th Huron Community Fair. For more information, visit huroncommunityfair.com.

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August Aug. 4 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m.,

on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Aug. 5 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Aug. 5 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Aug. 5 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Aug. 5 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 5-7 — Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival. Aug. 5-7 — Deckerville Homecoming. For more information, call Brandon Stolicker at 810-404-7934. Aug. 6 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea.com. Aug. 6 — Biyakathon, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. For more information, call Mike Parker at 989-712-0546. Aug. 6 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. Aug. 9 — Dolly and Me Tea, Frank Murphy Museum, Harbor Beach, 1-2:30 p.m. Call Sheila Eddy to register at 989-864-3817. Aug 11 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

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2022 Calendar of Events Aug. 12 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Aug. 12 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Aug. 12 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Aug. 12 — Music at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 12-21 — 24th Annual Cheeseburger in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Aug. 13 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Aug. 13 — Storm the Beach 5K, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. For more information, call Debby at 313-400-0913 Aug. 13 — Pirates Motorcycle Run, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach, 10-11 a.m. For more information, call Gary Booms at 989-550-7712. Aug. 14 — BBQ Dinner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-4933. Aug. 16 — Twin Tea, Frank Murphy Museum, Harbor Beach, 1-2:30 p.m. Call Sheila Eddy at 989-864-3817 to register. Aug. 17 — Parade of Tropical Fools in Caseville, 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Aug. 17 — Purdy Home 100th Birhday tea party, Thumb Octagon Barn, 11:30 a.m. Contact Tammi Hensley 865297-6475 for reservations. Aug. 18 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

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Aug. 19 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Aug. 19 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Aug. 19 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Aug. 19-21 — Sebewaing Lions/Rotary Ball Tournament. Aug. 20 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Aug. 20 — ABC Day in Port Hope, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20 — Sebewaing Country Market and Music Fest. Aug. 20 — Movie at the Beach, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. Aug. 25 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Aug. 26 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Aug. 26 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Aug. 26 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Aug. 26 — Scheuer Hospital Aux Golf Scramble at Scenic Golf Course in Caseville, 9 a.m. For more information, call 989-453-5213.

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2022 Calendar of Events Aug. 27 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Aug. 27 — Sebewaing Country Market/Music Fest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27 — Tacos in a Bag at Sebewaing Village Park, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Aug. 28 — Citywide Church Picnic, North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach, 5-8 p.m. For more information, call Sam Ingram at 989-550-5680.

September Sept. 1 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m.,

on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Sept. 2 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Sept. 2 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Sept. 2 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Sept. 2-4 — Elkton Autumn Fest Sept. 3 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Sept. 3-4 — TAG: Art in the Park, Gallup Park, Port Austin. For more information, visit www.thumbartsguild.org. Sept. 8 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

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Sept. 9 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Sept. 9 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Sept. 9 — Fish Fry, Thumb Octagon Barn, 4-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.thumboctagonbarn.com. Sept. 9 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Sept. 10 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Sept. 10-11 — 26th Annual Fall Family Days at Thumb Octagon Barn. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.thumboctagonbarn.com. Sept. 15 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Sept. 16 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Sept. 16 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Sept. 16 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Sept. 17-18 — 20th Annual Pumpkinfest in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

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2022 Calendar of Events Sept. 17 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Sept. 17 — Caseville Historical Society Classic Car and Tractor Show. For more information, call 989-856-9090. Sept. 17 — 10th Annual PumpkinFest Lighted Parade on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989856-3818. Sept. 17 — Murphy Museum Craft Expo, Murphy Museum Lawn, Harbor Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call Bayly at 989-479-5023. Sept. 17 — Harvest Festival and Chili Cookoff, Harbor Beach Visitor Center and downtown. For more information, all Chuck at 989-479-0063. Sept. 17-18 — Halloween weekend at Caseville County Park. For more information, call 989-856-2080. Sept. 22 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Sept. 23 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Sept. 23 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Sept. 23 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Sept. 24 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Sept. 24 — Carfest, Port Austin, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 24-25 — Huron County-wide Museums, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m.,

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on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Sept. 30 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Sept. 30 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Main Street in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818 or email email@casevillechamber.com. Sept. 30 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Sept. 30-Oct 2 — Harvest Festival Weekends at Sleeper State Park. For more information, call 989-856-4411.

October Oct. 1 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com. Oct. 6 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311. Oct. 6 — Sebewaing Moonlight Madness, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Oct. 7 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Oct. 8 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989551-8100 or email farmersmarket@portaustinarea.com.

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2022 Calendar of Events Oct. 13 — Pink or Treat, Cass City. For more information, visit www.casscitychamber.com. Oct. 14 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Oct. 14 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., Murphy Museum. For more information, call Barb at 989-553-3317 or email tupperbarb1@yahoo.com. Oct. 21 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Oct. 22 — Pumpkin Palooza, Port Austin, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28 — Pigeon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Pigeon. For more information, email pigeonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www. pigeonfarmersmarket.com or text 989-545-5240. Oct. 29 — 2nd Annual Caseville Witches Walk. For more information, call 989-856-8733.

November Nov. 5 — 54th Annual Holly Berry Fair at Caseville Public School.

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Nov. 6 — Fall Feast and Auction at Caseville Historical Society. For more information, call 989-856-9090.

Nov. 19 — Sebewaing Spirit of Christmas, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 — Deckerville League of Women Christmas Bazaar

and Craft Show, Deckerville Community School, 10 a.m.3 p.m. For more information, call 810-404-5337.

December Dec. 3 — Lunch with Santa at Caseville Eagles/Caseville Chamber. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

Dec. 3 — Christmas in the Village, Cass City. For more information, visit www.casscitychamber.com.

Dec. 3 — Harbor Beach Christmas Parade, downtown

Harbor Beach, 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information,c all Debbie at 989-670-8639. Dec. 4 — Christmas Sing-A-Long, Port Hope. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com. Dec. 4 — St. John’s Episcopal Church Annual Cookie Walk in Caseville. Dec. 9 — Dickens of a Christmas and Santa’s Reindeer Events, Deckerville. Dec. 11 — Community Christmas Sing, Harbor Beach, TBA. For more information, call Sam at 989-550-5680.

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