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Port Austin planning return of Carfest ............................... 2 Elkton County Street Fair returns with ‘foam party’ .................. 5 Elkton Trunk or Treat a favorite haunt................................. 9 Schools to host returning Holly Berry Fair ............................... 11 Mistletoe Market returns ................14
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Port Austin planning return of Carfest Classic car show to take place in late September ROBERT CREENAN robert.creenan@hearst.com An old favorite event will be making its return to Port Austin later in September. The Port Austin Carfest will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 in the parking lot next to the old gymnasium at 8861 Line Street. Steve Penn, a trustee with the Port Austin Chamber of Commerce which is sponsoring the event, said there previously was a car show years ago that was popular among classic car owners and the people who lived in the area. It was held along Lake Street and despite its popularity, the organizers eventually could not put it on anymore. “The people who had sponsored it and put it together got older and they didn’t want to do it anymore, so it fell by the wayside,” Penn said. The chamber of commerce has been trying to put on events in Port Austin that are not just during the heart of the summer, since
lots of tourists come there and they want to stretch the summer season into when kids start going back to school. This lead the chamber to resurrect this car show. The show will not feature any judged competitions, as Penn described it more as an opportunity for like-minded people to get together and have an easygoing way to spend an afternoon. He said that if someone does have a classic car, they likely have friends who are classic car owners as well. “If you have an antique car or classic truck, you’re welcome to bring it,” Penn said. “Let everybody see what you got.” A four-piece band will be playing during the show in a tent at the village green, where the Port Austin Farmer’s Market is normally held. For classic car owners to show off what they have collected, registration costs $15. The first 100 people that register are planned to get a dash plaque. Penn said that if this show has a decent turnout, it will likely continue in the future.
The Port Austin Chamber of Commerce will bring back the village’s Carfest in late September, where classic cars will be displayed similar to other car shows held in Huron County. (Tribune File Photo)
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Cass City Farmers Market: Thursdays 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Beginning May 6, 2021 Ending October 7, 2021. On Main Street (M81) in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311
Market on Main, Caseville: Saturday’s 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beginning May 29, 2021 Ending September 4, 2021 except Cheeseburger weekends in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818 Harbor Beach Farmers Market: Friday’s Noon – 5 p.m. Beginning May 21, 2021 Ending October 8, 2021. On Murphy Museum Grounds. For more information, call 989-550-1662 Pigeon Farmers Market: Friday’s 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning May 22, 2021 Ending October 29, 2021. In downtown Pigeon. For more information, call 989-545-5240
Port Austin Farmers Market: Saturday’s 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning May 22, 2021 Ending October 16, 2021. In downtown Port Austin. For more information, call 989-738-7600
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Verona Hills Golf Club 3175 Sand Beach Road M-142 5 miles east of Bad Axe Pro Shop: 989-269-8132 Clubhouse: 989-269-6380 Semi-private course.
Sherwood on the Hill 6625 3rd St. 989-665-9971 Public course.
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Cass City Mulligan’s Irish Links 4795 Hospital Drive 989-872-8002. Public course. Rolling Hills Golf Course 6586 Milligan Road 989-872-3569. Public course.
Elkton Century Oaks Golf Course 4570 Pigeon Road M-142 989-375-4419. Public course.
Ubly Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club 2409 E. Atwater Road 989-658-2374 Public course.
Caseville Caseville Golf Course 5848 Griggs Road 989-856-2613 Public course.
Pigeon/Mud Creek Scenic Golf and Country Club 8364 W. Filion Road Pro Shop: 989-453-3350 Clubhouse: 989-453-2233 Semi-private course.
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Bird Creek Golf Course 7850 N. Van Dyke Road (M-53) 989-738-GOLF (4653) Public course.
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Elkton Country Street Fair returns Sept. 25 with new ‘foam party’
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The annual Elkton Country Street Fair returns to the north side of Main Street on Sept. 25. The fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature eight zones for vendors, with spots for booths ranging from $10 to $20, depending on the zone. First-time street fair vendors will receive a $5 discount on their booths. The fair usually features 50 to 60 vendors offering items like food, handmade craft items, cosmetics, woodworking and jewelry as well as a small farmers market. Vendors come from all over the Thumb and the state to offer their wares. The fair will also include live music from the Josh Ramses band as well as a “Meet Your Heroes” area, where kids can talk with police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews, check out equipment and take part in other activities. Agnes Kosinski, one of the organizers of the street fair, said there will two new fun activities added to this year’s schedule. The first is a pumpkin decorating contest, with categories for kids, teens and adults and two prize categories: People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. The second new activity was made possible when a number of sponsors chipped in to purchase a foam-making machine. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kids Zone, youngsters will have the chance to jump into a huge pile of foam to hunt for prizes hidden inside. Kosinski said foam parties will be held for different age brackets each hour to make sure smaller children don’t get lost in the shuff le.
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The annual Elkton Country Street Fair returns to the north side of Main Street on Sept. 25. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Tribune File Photo) “We try to keep things fun for the kids,” she said. Kosinski said even though they’ve got numerous vendors lined up for this year’s fair, they accept new vendors up until a week before the fair. “We’re getting more vendors, and we’re always looking for more vendors,” she said. Organizers are well-aware of the current situation involving the pandemic, and Kosinski said they will follow guidelines issued by the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and evaluate conditions as the fair approaches. “The bottom line is to keep everybody safe,” she said.
Nature Centers
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.
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.
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Camper’s Haven: 2326 S. Van Dyke Road 989-269-7989 www.campershavenonline.com
Duggan’s Campground: 2941 Port Austin Road, between Port Austin & Caseville. 989-738-5160
Caseville Caseville County Park: north edge of village 989-856-2080 huroncountyparks.com
Lakeshore Pines RV Park: 3193 Port Austin Road on M-25, between Port Austin & Caseville
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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
Oak Beach Oak Beach County Park: M-25 between Port Austin & Caseville. 989-856-2344 huroncountyparks.com
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.
Campgrounds
Evergreen Park: 9 miles north of M-46 along M-53 989-872-6600
Port Crescent State Park: M-25, approximately 5 miles southwest of Port Austin. 800-447-2757
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Ameriway Inn & Suites 898 N. Van Dyke Road 989-269-3200 www.ameriwayinnandsuites.com Bad Axe Motel 1595 S. Van Dyke Road 989-975-2203 989-269-6997 Franklin Inn 1070 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-9951 or 800-645-0211 www.franklininnbadaxe.com Frank’s Plaza 809 E. Huron Ave. 989-269-5041 Holiday Inn Express 55 Rapson Road 989-269-5293 www.hiexpress.com
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
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 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
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
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Elkton Trunk-Or-Treat favorite haunt of cool goblins and ghouls MARK BIRDSALL mark.birdsall@hearstnp.com We all loved Halloween when we were kids – the costumes, the candy, Charlie Brown on TV. There were parties at school, decorations all over the house, and then there was the big night when we hit the streets to go trick-or-treating. The excitement carried us the first few blocks, as the miniature Snickers bars and peanut butter kisses begin to fill the pillowcases and pumpkin-shaped pails we brought with us to collect our haul. But since it was October, the night be a chilly or damp one, and our desire for candy may have kept us out just a little too long as we pushed to the next block. Pretty soon, our feet were tired and we just wanted to
go home. Well, stop ghoulin’ around and head to Elkton this Halloween for the return of the town’s annual Trunk-OrTreat event. You’ll save yourself and your little goblins some shoe leather and still have a great time. For the Trunk-Or-Treat event, Elkton closes off Main Street at 5 p.m. for a oneof-a kind trick-or-treating experience from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. The street will be blocked off prior to the start of trick-or-treating, and families can park their cars or pickups on Main Street, decorate around their vehicle and hand out candy. Everyone is invited to trick-or-treat or hand out candy. Those wishing to give out candy should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to park their vehi-
cles before the barricades are moved into the street. The Huron Youth Center and Elkton Civic Center will be open for families that want to decorate and set up at a table. Those who want to decorate tables can get access to the center the day before the event to do their decorating. Kurt Damrow of the Elkton Lions Club said TrunkOr-Treat has been growing steadily in popularity since it began several years ago, and it provides a great option for families who live in more rural areas where trick-or-treating isn’t practical. “It’s a lot easier for the families, especially with smaller kids,” Damrow said. Elkton Trunk-Or-Treat will take place on Sunday, Oct. 31, starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Looking back at the summer of 2021
After a quiet summer last year with many events canceled due to the pandemic, most of the Upper Thumb’s major events made their triumphant return over the summer. Take a look back through photos in this issue of some of the events that kicked off our summer of 2021 through June and July.
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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 Frank’s Place 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 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 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 Beachy’s Bar & Grill 6567 Main St. 989-856-9210 Blue Water Inn 6584 Main St. 989-856-3400 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 Walt’s Restaurant 6618 Main St. 989-856-4020 Wooded Island Sports Grill 6868 Michigan St. 989-856-1240
CaSS CIty Cass Tavern 6448 Main St 989-872-4838 The Charmont 6138 E. Cass City 989-872-4321 Gilligan’s 6444 Main St. 989-872-4488 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
eLkton Hitching Post 79 N. Main St. 989-375-2496 Phil’s Diner 4975 Railroad St. 989-375-2600 Subway (Clark Station) 5083 Whalen St. 989-375-2027
GaGetown Sherwood on the Hill 6625 Third St. 989-665-9971 Gagetown Saloon 4773 State St. 989-850-5008
GrIndStone Captain Morgan’s Grindstone Bar & Grill 3337 Pointe Aux Barques Road 989-738-7665 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
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Little Caesars Pizza 135 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3222 Smalley’s Bar 130 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3477 Varney’s Coney Island 190 Ritchie Dr. 989-479-6197
Lake Street Local 8724 Lake St 989-738-9750 The Landing 8724 Lake St. 989-738-9750
Williams Inn 129 State St 989-479-9013
Lighthouse Cafe 42 W. Spring St. 989-738-5239
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Pak’s Backyard Café and River Garden 119 E. Spring St. Port Austin
John’s Stumble Inn 1500 Main St. 989-864-5541
kInde Biffs Bar & Grill 4680 N Van Dyke 989-874-3034
Port HoPe Port Hope Hotel 4405 Main St. 989-428-4808
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Heck’s Bar 2990 W. Kinde Road 989-874-4868
Farmer’s Tavern 4522 S. Ruth Road 989-864-3714
Kinde One Stop Shop 25 West Kinde Road 989-874-4500
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The Pasta House 337 Main St. 989-874-4070
PIGeon Cottage Inn Pizza 29 N Caseville Road 989-453-2015 Little Caesars Pizza 27 N. Caseville Road 989-453-2722 Pigeon Inn 66 S. Main St. (989) 453-2327 Scenic Golf and Country Club 8364 W. Filion Road 989-453-2233 El Rio’s Mexican Restaurant 7232 Michigan Ave. 989-453-3434
Port auStIn The Bank 1884 8646 Lake St. 989-738-5353 Blue Moon (Seasonal) Ice Cream Parlor 427 W. Spring St.
HolliJays Place 7296 Main St. 989-373-5005 Stack’s 7297 Main St. 989-678-4500
The Dark Sky Lodge & Tavern 1884 Port Austin Road
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The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms 282 Grindstone Road 989-738-0218
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
Lake Street Emporium 8687 Lake Street 989-738-8412
The Farm Restaurant 699 Port Crescent Road 989-874-5700
Fireside Inn 1146 Port Austin Road 989-738-8232 Green Clean Bean 124 E. Spring St. 989-738-0112
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 Sugar Shack 612 E. Pine St. 989-883-2300 Village Pizzeria 638 N. Center St. 989-883-2091 Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ 604 Unionville Road 989-975-1373
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• Retaining Walls • Mulch • • Decorative Stone • Top Soil • If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait to have a holly, jolly Christmas, Caseville were temporarily transform into the North Pole on Saturday, Nov. 6, for the 53rd annual Holly Berry Fair. (Tribune File Photo)
Caseville Public Schools to host returning Holly Berry Fair clothing, crochet/embroidery/knitting/needlecraft, dolls and miniatures, furniIf you’re one of those peoture, holiday and wedding ple who just can’t wait to items, housewares, paper have a holly, jolly Christmas, goods, patterns, pet items, Caseville will temporarily plants and edibles, quilts, transform into the North toys and vintage items. Pole on Saturday, Nov. 6, for The 2020 fair was canthe 53rd annual Holly Berry celed for the first time in the Fair. event’s history due to the The fair, which allows COVID-19 pandemic. Yuletide fans to get a head This year, Caseville Public start on their holiday shopSchool will be taking over the ping, features more than 100 event. exhibitors displaying their The fair has been orgahandcrafted works for sale nized by the Caseville and for show. Library Club and held in the The fair attracts people gymnasiums and classrooms and vendors from across the at CPS. Organizers are now state and provides a boost to accepting vendor forms for local tourism during off-peak the waiting list for booths. times. The 2019 fair featured Vendors will be chosen on a 120 different vendors. first come, first serve basis as Admission is free, and food booth space is available. concessions and pictures The forms can be found with Santa are traditional on the CPS website at http:// highlights of the fair. www.cpseagles.org/holAmong the numerous ly-berry-fair. items on display will be For further questions, jewelry, art, books, bath email hollyberryfair@cpseaand beauty items, candles, gles.org. ceramics and pottery, glass, Caseville Public School is woodwork, children’s items, located at 6609 Vine St.
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Freedom Festival returned After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Cass City’s Freedom Festival returned in a big way for 2021. People packed the street downtown for more than an hour for the annual grand parade, and then filed into the city park for a number of other activities. There were 3-on-3 basketball games, inflatables for the kids, food vendors, a craft show and more. (Eric Young/Huron Daily Tribune)
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Serving the thumb AreA Since 1914! We have been proud to serve the Thumb area as the oldest member-owned cooperative elevator in the state. We offer a full selection of crop protection products, custom fertilizer, seed, lumber, fuel and oil, hardware, livestock nutrition products, and much more. Stop in and let us know how we can serve you better. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-Noon (Except Dec-March) 338 Main Street • P.O. Box 246 • Kinde, Michigan 48445
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Daily Walk In Clinic Services Monday—Friday 2pm-8pm Weekends and Holidays 10am-6pm
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Soaking rains didn’t stop crowds of people from flocking to Caseville for the annual Ribstock event. Saturday’s cornhole tournament was canceled due to the weather, but the rib tent was swarming with people as they checked out the selection offered by the several vendors. (Scott Nunn/Huron Daily Tribune)
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Johnson’s septic service When Was YOUR septic tank cleaned?
all septic tanks should be cleaned every 3-5 years to protect your drainfield and prevent backups. (Every 2 years if you use a garbage disposal) call us for septic tank cleaning and system inspections. Over 175 ft. of hose - no lawn damage.
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Hills & Dales General Hospital, your partner in healthcare. Visit www.hdghmi.org for a list of services, locations & providers!
4675 Hill St, Cass City | 989-872-2121
The Mistletoe Market will return on Nov. 13, allowing vendors to sell holiday-related goods and visitors to start getting into the Christmas spirit. (Tribune File Photos)
Mistletoe Market returning for fall 2021 Gives people an early start for holiday shopping
an appearance from Santa Claus. The last year the market was held, in 2019, saw over 100 vendors turn out and over 1,500 people coming ROBERT CREENAN and looking around at the robert.creenan@hearst.com offerings. “The turnout is amazing, It can never be too early which is why we have all to think about holiday shop- these vendors coming back,” ping, or planning where to go Willis said. to do your shopping. “They are able to decoThe Mistletoe Market, rate their area any way they sponsored by the Huron want. Daily Tribune, will return “It’s usually a festive envithis fall for its 12th annual ronment that kicks off the event to give residents a head holiday season. And it’s a start on their Christmas great way to get shopping cheer and shopping. done early.” The market will take place Willis said the market is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. also a great way for churches 13 at Bad Axe High School. It and other non-profit organiwas canceled last year due to zations to hold fundraisers, the COVID-19 pandemic. which have done well in the Tribune Advertising Direc- past. tor Renee Willis said this Vendors interested in year’s market is currently in being part of the Mistletoe the planning stages and is Market can either call Willis currently seeking vendors at 989-550-4151 or email to take part. Vendors at past at rgolder@hearstnp.com. markets have sold holiday Applications will either be décor, jewelry, greenery, mailed or emailed out, with clothing booth costs being either $50 “We’re working to make or $60 depending on the size. it a fun event for everyone,” There is also an early bird Willis said, with other enter- offer where the earliest ventainment options planned dors who sign up get $5 off for the market too, including their booth cost.
Resilient Port Austin celebrated the Fourth
Thousands of holiday revelers descended on Port Austin on a warm Sunday night for a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show. (Mark Birdsall/Huron Daily Tribune)
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Bad Axe
Harbor Beach
The Bad Axe Museum of Local History (formerly called the Allen House) is located at 303 N. Port Crescent St. in Bad Axe. Call 989-550-2733. The Pioneer Log Village in Bad Axe City Park. Weddings can be conducted in the chapel by appointment. Call 989-550-2733.
The Frank Murphy Museum offers a view of the birthplace and law office of Frank Murphy, Michigan governor from 1937-38. The museum is located at 142 S. Huron Ave. in Harbor Beach. For more information, call 989-428-3418. The Grice House Museum features the old prismlight from the Harbor Beach lighthouse and antique appliances and tools. Call 989-551-4327 for more information. White Rock School Museum was built in 1909 and closed in 1968. The original decor has been maintained with authentic maps and other period relics. It is located 10 miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25, then 1/2 mile west on White Rock Road. Free admission by appointment. Call 989-864-3817.
Bay Port The Bay Port Area Historical Society Museum, 1100 Kuhl Road, Bay Port. Take M-25 south of Bay Port three miles turn west on Geiger Road go 1 mile and it is on corner of Geiger and Kuhl road. For more information, call Sue Schweitzer at 989-453-3638, like the Bay Port Area Historical Society Facebook page, or visit bayporthistoricalsociety.com.
Caseville The Historical Society of Caseville is located in Maccabee Hall, 6733 Prospect St. in downtown. Admission is free and the facility is handicap accessible. For more information, call 989-856-9090, email chscm@comcast.net or visit www.thehchs.org/caseville.
Elkton Log Cabin Museum, Blacksmith Barn, Heritage Center. For open dates and additional information, call Peggy Hellwig 989-550-2603.
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Pigeon
Port Hope
Woelke Historical Research Center and Pigeon Historical Museum is located in the old Grand Trunk-Chesapeake and Ohio train depot in the middle of the village and has been named a historical site. For more information, call the museum at 989-453-3242 or visit www.pigeonhistoricalsociety.com.
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Museum is located in Lighthouse County Park, about six miles north of Port Hope off M-25. For more information or for tours, call 989-428-3035 or visit www.pointeauxarqueslighthouse.org. Port Hope Depot, a historic landmark in Stafford County Park, headquarters the Model Railroaders. The Railroaders are reconstructing the Village of Port Hope as it used to look during the years that the Pere Marquette Railroad was active. Tours of the model railroad are gladly given by appointment. Call 989-550-5298. For more information, visit www.porthopedepot.org, or call 517-420-4147 or 989-670-6200.
Port Austin
Sebewaing Luckhard Museum, located at 590 E. Bay St., was a mission built for teaching the Gospel to American Indians in 1845. Call 989-883-2539 for an appointment. Charles W. Liken House is located at 325 N. Center in Sebewaing. Call Carol at 989-883-2391. The Old Sebewaing Township Hall is located at 29 S. Center St. Call Carol at 989- 883-2391.
Ubly Ten Cent Horse Barn Museum is located on Longuski Lane off M-19. No admission fee. Contact Leila Korotounova at 989-658-8722.
Editor’s note: The Huron County Historical Society presents Huron County Museum Weekend the last full weekend in September. All participating museums will be open on that Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.thehchs.org for more information. Area historical societies include Bad Axe, Bay Port, Caseville, Cass City, Elkton, Harbor Beach, Pigeon, Port Austin, Sebewaing and Ubly
Museums
The Port Austin History Center is located one mile east of Port Austin, at 1424 Pointe Aux Barques Road. The museum, housed in a 1904 Maccabee Society building, presents the history of Port Austin, Grindstone City and Port Crescent. Exhibits include early area industries, shipping, agriculture and homemaking; the Great Thumb Fire of 1881; Native Americans in the Thumb; and the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse. The wooded grounds feature walking trails and several other historic buildings, including a log cabin and log barn, a 19th century Grindstone City house, and a 1950’s barbershop. Special events include an annual quilt show, speaker series and traditional craft classes. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Visit www.portaustinhistorycenter.com or call 989-551-5532 for more information.
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Pigeon welcomed back Farmers Summerfest
Hundreds of people descended on Pigeon Saturday as the annual Pigeon Farmers Summerfest kicked into high gear. The day included parades as well as family friendly fun in Pigeon Village Park. Activities included a corn hole tournament, bingo, kids inflatables, food trucks, a farmer’s market, garage sales, a $2,500 raffle and live music in the band shell. (Mark Birdsall/Huron Daily Tribune)
Errer’s Home Furnishings FurniturE, Floor CovEring, & Blinds
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Bars • Curios • Recliners Entertainment Centers Dennis & Penny Errer Owners 168 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe
989-269-2183
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Bad Axe Area District Library 200 S. Hanselman St., Bad Axe Call 989-269-8538 or visit www.badaxelibrary.org
Libraries
Huron County
706 E. Huron Avenue • Bad Axe •
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
989-269-8831
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/
Harbor Beach Area District Library
Sebewaing Township Library
105 N. Huron Ave. Call 989-479-3417 or visit www.hbadl.org
41 N. Center St., Sebewaing Call 989-883-3520 or visit www.sebewainglibrary.org.
Pigeon District Library
Sleeper Public Library
7236 Nitz St., Pigeon Call 989-453-2341 or visit www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com
2236 Main St., Ubly Call 989-658-8901 or visit www.sleeper.michlibrary.org
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Bay Port
Hoy’s Saginaw Bay Marina, Inc. 6437 Dufty St. P.O. Box 1157 Caseville, MI 989.856.4475
Bayshore Marina 2612 Wallace Cut Bay Port, MI 989.656.7191
Mariner’s Cove Marina 6635 River St. Caseville, MI 989.856.8077 www.marinerscovemarina.net
Bay Port DNR Access Site Downtown Bay Port Bay Port, MI 989.856.4411
Brush Marina & Campground 137 N Unionville Rd Bay Port, MI Sumca Island Access DNR Site W. End of Pigeon Rd. Bay Port, MI 989.856.4411 www.michigan.gov/dnr
Pigeon
Riverside Marina Downtown Caseville Caseville, MI (989) 551-3002 www.whoisjimmymoore.com/ casevillelocation/riversidemarina.html
Port Austin
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Port Austin State Dock DNR Access Site Downtown Port Austin Port Austin, MI 989.856.4411 www.michigan.gov/dnr Whalen’s Grindstone Shores 3373 Pte Aux Barques Rd. Port Austin, MI 989.738.7664 whalensgrindstoneshores.com
Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach Marina 1 Ritchie Dr. Harbor Beach, MI 989.479.3343 www.harborbeach.com
Beadle Bay Marina & Campground 4375 Lone Eagle Trail Pigeon, MI 989.856.4911 www.beadlebay.net
Days on the Lake 3337 Pte. Aux Barques Rd. Port Austin, MI 989.738.7665 www.daysonthelake.com
Caseville
Eagle Bay Acces DNR Site 2 Miles E. of Port Austin Port Austin, MI Wagener County Park 989.856.4411 2671 S. Lakeshore Rd. Harbor Beach, MI www.michigan.gov/dnr 989.479.9131 Grindstone City DNR Access Site www.huroncountyparks.com Dock Rd. Port Austin, MI Port Hope 989.856.4411 Lighthouse County Park www.michigan.gov/dnr 7320 Lighthouse Rd. Port Hope, MI M&D Marine 989.428.4749 P.O. Box 313 Port Austin, MI 48467 www.huroncountyparks.com 989.738.5001 www.andpipercharter.com Sebewaing Sebewaing Harboe Marina Port Austin Marina 700 W. Sebewaing St. Sebewaing, MI 119 E Spring St Port Austin, MI 989.883.9024 989.550.6651 www.portaustinmarina.com www.sebewaingharbor.com
Caseville Dock DNR Access Site Downtown Caseville Caseville, MI 989.856.4411
Caseville Municipal Harbor 6632 Main St. P.O. Box 1533 Caseville, MI 989.856.4590 Filion Road DNR Access W. End of Fillion Rd. Caseville, MI 989.856.4411 www.michigan.gov/dnr
Boat Launches
Caseville Marina & Resort 6545 Riverview Lane Caseville, MI 989.856.2323 www.casevilleresortmarina.com
Off Shore Marina 5 Lytle Ave. Harbor Beach, MI 989.479.6064
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Bands rocked Port Austin despite rain Despite the rain showers, crowds of people wandered around Port Austin June 26 enjoying the live music of various bands during Porch Fest 2021. Due to the weather a few bands canceled and some relocated to other venues, but the shows went on. (Scott Nunn/Huron Daily Tribune)
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Stop In and Enjoy Great Food & Dining
Lamplighter Restaurant 8850 Unionville Rd. Sebewaing 989-883-9224
Cornerstone Automotive, LLC
(989) 963-7106
Cornerstoneautomi.com 7294 Michigan Ave. Pigeon, MI 48755 Sunday-Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 8am - 7pm Wednesday: 8am - 7pm Thursday: 8am - 7pm Friday: 8am - 7pm cornerstoneautomi@yahoo.com Saturday: CLOSED
Har Jo’s
Ben Franklin
Craft & Variety
Scrapbooking Supplies Stamping Goods Yarn • Beads • Fabric Health & Beauty Office & Art Supplies General Crafts Sewing Notions Housewares
www.harjosbenfranklin.com 9 South Main St. Pigeon • (989) 453-2323
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.
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.
Lighthouses
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.
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Thumb Area Beaches
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• ROADSIDE PARK • STATE PARK • COUNTY PARK Huron County features 93 miles of shoreline and some of the finest beaches in the state.
• Bird Creek Park is a day-use area,
7-acre park 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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• Oak Beach County Park is a mod-
erately active 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 dayuse 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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The Fourth of July weekend was full of things to do in Port Hope. Saturday featured a number of events and activities, and Sunday culminated in the return of the Big Parade. The parade featured plenty of local businesses, old cars, and old tractors from area farmers. (Robert Creenan and Teresa Homsi/Huron Daily Tribune)
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JAMES HIRN D.D.S., P.C.
Family Dentistry
227 N. Fourth St • Harbor Beach
989-479-3257
CHINA KING Restaurant
Lunch & Dinner Buffet • Full Chinese Lunch & Dinner Menus Dine In or Carry Out Open Tuesday-Sunday • 11am-8pm www.chinakingbadaxe.com
Downtown Bad Axe • 989-269-2900
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)
Bay Port B. C. McLeish Memorial Park: Promenade Street Brown Park: M-25, state highway rest area, 2 miles south of Bay Port
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
Deckerville Delaware Park: 6301 N. Lakeshore Road (19 rustic sites, nature trails, swimming beach, fishing and hiking) 810-622-8715
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
Sebewaing 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
Parks
Harbor Beach
Huron County
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Grindstone City FISH STIX Captain: Ray Boswell 3262 Point Aux Barques, Grindstone City, MI 48467 810-650-7820 BLUEBIRD Captain: Dan Tracy 2985 Quarry Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 989-738-7145 (h) 989-551-7485 (c)
LIL RED CHARTERS 859 Canton Creek Dr., Holly, MI 48442 810-602-1175 Email: lilredcharters@gmail.com PURSUIT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, LLC Captain: Kyle Knope 810-728-6002 FIN-LANDER Captain: Dennis Cook 1249 Maplegrove Rd., Carsonville, MI 48419 810-404-1875 Email: dennis@fin-lander.com Web: www.fin-lander.com
DOUBLE DOWN SPORT FISHING Captain: Darrell Irwin 4051 Woodland Creek SE #101, Kentwood, MI 49512 (989) 450-7349 Email: darrellirwin@yahoo.com Web: doubledownsportfishing.net EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Ryan Gray 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-834-7291 Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com LILLY PAD SPORTFISHING CHARTER Captain: Joe Lilly First Mate: Chris Lilly 3793 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington, MI 48450 (810)-300-5057 Email:Lillysportfishing@gmail.com FOOLISH PLEASURE CHARTERS Captain: Joe Schoof (586)-557-8969
Harbor Beach NORTH BAY III CHARTERS Captain: Tom Arlington 3946 Palms Rd., Casco, MI 48064 888-291-4594 586-337-1951 (c) Email: northbay1@frontier.com Web: lakestclairfishingguide.com
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
Sebewaing
FISHING Charters
GOOD NEWS Captains: Andrew & Randy Cavalier 20401 Gloria, Macomb, MI 48044 586-817-7608 (c) Email: info@goodnewscharters.com Web: www.goodnewscharters.com
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*Listing information from the Thumb Area Charter Boat Association: www.thumbareacharterboats.com
DIVING EXPLORER CHARTERS Captain: Tom Carriveau Caseville Municipal Harbor 989-550-1234 (c) Email: tomsden@comcast.net Web: www.explorercharters.com
UNDER PRESSURE Captain: Chris Roth Port: Grindstone City 3037 Quarry Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 989-553-3435 Email: croth3037@hotmail.com
MICHIGAN DIVER LLC Michael and Cindy Lynch 1265 Mitchell Lake Rd., Attica, MI 48412 (810) 771-3483 Port: Grindstone City www.MichiganDiver.com
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2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fair, Caseville Public School. Nov. 7 — Fall Feast and Auction, Caseville Historical Society. For more information, call 989-856-9090. Nov. 20 — Spirit of Christmas Festival, Sebewaing. For more information, visit www.sebewaingchamber. com. Nov. 26 — Pigeon Christmas Town Lighting with Santa, children and adult drawings and hayride by Thumb Bank & Trust. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber. com or visit www.pigeonchamber. com. Nov. 26 — SONAS concert, Port Austin Community Players. For more information, visit Port Austin Community Players on Facebook. Nov. 27 — Bad Axe Christmas Parade.
September Sept. 24 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. Sept. 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. Sept. 25 — Elkton Country Street Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown Elkton. Over 60 street vendors. Sept. 25-26 — Huron County Museum Weekend. For more information, call 989-856-9090. Sept. 26 — Elkton Elks vs. Midland River Hogs 1800s baseball game, 1 p.m., Ackerman Park, Elkton. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the game. Sept. 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.
December TBD — GWFC Gingerbread Brunch, Women’s Club, Pigeon. For more information, email info@ October pigeonchamber.com or visit www. Oct. 1 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, pigeonchamber.com. every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. The Ubly Homecoming festival returned over the summer, featuring all sorts of TBD — Christmas in the Village, For more information, email info@ Cass City. For more information, call activities for kids of all ages, musical acts, a parade, mud volleyball and more. The pigeonchamber.com or visit www. the Cass City Chamber at 989-872event also celebrated the 125th anniversary of the founding of the village of Ubly. pigeonchamber.com. 4618. Here’s a list of events coming up over the rest of the year. (Eric Young/Huron Daily Oct. 1 — Harbor Beach Farmers Dec. 3-4 — Elkton Christmas Tribune) Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Weekend Celebration, downtown Museum Grounds. Museum Grounds. every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. Elkton. Tree lighting Friday, Oct. 1 — Fall Harvest Celebration, Oct. 9 — Port Austin Farmers Mar- For more information, email info@ Dec. 3-4 — Silver Bells mini-marRetailer’s Sale and Bake Sale, Serving ket, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port pigeonchamber.com or visit www. ket, Port Austin Community Players. Bean Soup, 11 a.m., Pigeon. For more Austin. For more information, call pigeonchamber.com. For more information, visit Port Ausinformation, email info@pigeon989-551-8100 or email farmersmarOct. 29 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, tin Community Players on Facebook. chamber.com or visit www.pigeonket@portaustinarea.com. every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. Dec. 4 — Christmas in Caseville. chamber.com. Oct. 9 — Fall Mushroom WorkFor more information, email info@ For more information, call 989-856Oct. 1-3 — Harvest Festival Weekshop, Huron County Nature Center. pigeonchamber.com or visit www. 3818. ends, Sleeper State Park. For more For more information, visit www. pigeonchamber.com. Dec. 4 — Lunch with Santa, Caseinformation, call 989-856-4411. huronnaturecenter.org. Oct. 31 — Trunk or Treat in downville Eagles Club. For more informaOct. 2 — Port Austin Farmers MarOct. 8-9 — Harvest Festival Week- town Elkton. Townwide trick or tion, call 989-856-3818. ket, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port ends, Sleeper State Park. For more treating, kids activities, candy checks Dec. 5 — Bill Denbrock Big Band Austin. For more information, call information, call 989-856-4411. at the firehall. concert, Port Austin Community 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarOct. 15 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, Oct. 31 — Halloween Trunk or Players. For more information, visit ket@portaustinarea.com. every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. Treat and Winsor Fire Department Port Austin Community Players on Oct. 7 — Cass City Farmers MarFor more information, email info@ Hot Dog Road, Pigeon. For more Facebook. ket, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street pigeonchamber.com or visit www. information, email info@pigeonDec. 5 — St. John’s Episcopal in front of Rotary Park. For more pigeonchamber.com. chamber.com or visit www.pigeonChurch Annual Cookie Walk. information, call 989-872-4311. Oct. 16 — Fall Color Highlight, chamber.com. Dec. 12 — All for Hymn concert, Oct. 8 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, Huron County Nature Center. Come Port Austin Community Players. For every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. walk the trails to see the breathtakNovember more information, visit Port Austin For more information, email info@ ing changes in the trees and undergo Nov. 5-14 — Port Austin CommuCommunity Players on Facebook. pigeonchamber.com or visit www. as they prepare for winter. For more nity Players presents it’s fall musical. Dec. 15 — Pigeon Residential Town pigeonchamber.com. information, visit www.huronnature- For more information, visit Port Aus- Lighting. For more information, Oct. 8 — Harbor Beach Farmers center.org. tin Community Players on Facebook. email info@pigeonchamber.com or Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Oct. 22 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, Nov. 6 — 53rd Annual Holly Berry visit www.pigeonchamber.com.
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