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Table of Contents

Bad Axe.............................................................................6 Bay Port..........................................................................10 Caseville.........................................................................17 Cass City.........................................................................24 Deckerville......................................................................27 Elkton..............................................................................34 Gagetown........................................................................66

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

Letter from the Editor �� 4 Welcome to Huron County �� 5 Calendar of Events June - July �� 73-77 Calendar of Events August �� 78-79 Calendar of Events September - October �� 79-81 Calendar of Events Novermber - December �� 81 Accomodations.......................................................... 29,30 Beaches......................................................................... 72 Boat Launches �� 63 Charters......................................................................... 55 County Camps �� 23

County Parks.................................................................. 49 Farmers Markets �� 62 Golf Courses.................................................................. 37 Libraries......................................................................... 50 Lighthouses.................................................................... 63 Museums................................................................... 15-16 Nature Centers �� 62 Restaurants............................................................... 42-43 Road Map....................................................................... 82 Wifi................................................................................. 22

Other Features

Ace Hardware................................. 57 Airport Motel................................... 58 Al Hanson Motors........................... 8 Autumn Wood of Deckerville........... 26 Babcock Realty.............................. 51 Bad Axe Cinemas........................... 10 Bay Port State Bank....................... 9 Bird Creek Golf Club....................... 50 Bischer Lanscaping........................ 6 Blue Water Inn................................ 18 Burkhard Plumbing & HGT.............. 8 Caseville Chamber of Commerce... 17 Caseville One Stop......................... 20 Cass City Oil & Gas CO.................. 23 Chad’s Plumbing & Heating............ 18 China King...................................... 9 Classy Threadz.............................. 30 Copeland Insurance Agency........... 23 Clothing Palette.............................. 23 Corteva Agriscience........................ 31 D&J Garage.................................... 55 Dairy Barn...................................... 56 Darlene’s Fashons.......................... 31 Dietzel Electric INC........................ 44 Dizzy Daisy Winery......................... 11 DJ’s Portable Toilet Rental.............. 34 East Huron TV................................ 8 East Side Party Store..................... 9 Eilber Insurance Agency................. 63 Elkton Lions Parks & Rec .............. 35 Errer’s Home Furnishings............... 9 Farmers Coop Grain....................... 45

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Finan&Schmidt Agency................... 50 Flannery Auto Mall.......................... 10 Franklin Inn.................................... 15 Great Lakes Custom Apparel.......... 55 Harbin Applience Repair................. 63 Harbor Beach Credit Union............. 30 Harbor Beach Hospital.................... 30 Harbor Drug INC............................ 30 Dr. James Hirn................................ 31 Huron Laundry................................ 31 Huron’s Finest................................ 8 Huron County Nature Center.......... 60 Infinity Hair Salon........................... 23 JJ’s Party Store.............................. 50 JW Hunt Trucking........................... 12 K&S Insurance............................... 30 Kauffold Agency Insurence............. 57 Kelly & CO. Realty.......................... 23 Kelly & CO. Realty.......................... 58 Kinde One Stop.............................. 47 Kundinger & Kroll, Inc..................... 55 Lamplighter.................................... 58 Lefty’s Diner................................... 45 Lenny’s Auto Repair....................... 66 Luke’s Market................................. 44 M3 Wireless................................... 5 Macalpine Furneral Home............... 46 Main Street Cafe............................ 39 Maurer Electric............................... 6 Maurer Meat Processors................. 66 Moments Captures......................... 67 Mast’s Coffee Shop........................ 55

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Northwood Meadows...................... 24 Nitz’s Performance......................... 56 Parkview Store............................... 18 Pasta House................................... 44 Pigeon Chamber of Commerce....... 40 Pigeon Chamber of Commerce....... 41 Port Hope Hotel.............................. 63 Port Hope Pit Stop.......................... 63 Port Hope Service.......................... 63 Randy’s Hunting Center.................. 10 Rolands Paint & More..................... 8 Ruth Convenience Store................. 68 Scenic Golf & Country Club............ 44 Sebewaing Auto Value.................... 58 Sebewaing Chamber of Commerce........ 55 Sebewaing Light & Water Dept....... 58 Stone Inscurance Agency............... 8 Stone Inscurance Agency............... 26 The Store....................................... 63 Shipwreck Distillery........................ 18 Thompson Chevrolet INC............... 66 Thumb Area Transit........................ 11 Thumb Auto Repair......................... 45 Thumb Brewery.............................. 16 Thumb Hardware............................ 34 Thumb Industries............................ 9 Ubly Auto Supply............................ 66 Ubly Floor Covering........................ 66 Ubly Heights Golf Course............... 67 Ubly Motor Services....................... 66

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COVID still wreaking havoc on events Last year’s Thumb Traveler presented one of the biggest challenges I’ve had in my career as a journalist — how do you put together a nearly 100-page section that focuses primarily on summer events when everything is canceled due to a global pandemic? Yet somehow, we managed to get the section out, albeit a little bit late as we worked to confirm what events were still happening and what ones weren’t. While this year’s section shows a lot of positivity, as many of those events that were canceled in 2020 are scheduled to return in 2021, this year presents its own set of difficulties. As we put this section together prior to Memorial Day weekend, on a normal year many of the committees that put these events together are still in the early stages of planning and setting dates. But a year after canceling an event and when you’re still in the grips of a pandemic, a lot of people haven’t been so quick to get plans into motion just yet. A lot is still up in the air about the 2021 season. We are optimistic. Major events that we missed last year — like the Huron Community

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Fair, the Michigan Sugar Festival, the Cheeseburger in Caseville — are back on the schedule this year, and people are optimistic they will look much like they have in the past. But in reality, we don’t know yet. As I write this column, we’re still under similar restrictions to what we were under last summer. Coronavirus numbers here in the Upper Thumb are falling rapidly, and people are continuing to be vaccinated, which should only help the situation as we move toward the festival season. But if the coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s that nothing is certain. So keep that in mind as you browse this section this year. The schedule of events contained in these pages is always tentative, but maybe this year more than ever before. If you’re unsure about an event, call ahead. Dates may change. Times may change. The event itself may change. As we hear of changes, we will report them in the Huron Daily Tribune, and online at www. michigansthumb.com. Also remember that if restrictions are in place during some of these events this year, it’s not necessarily

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the event organizers who are requiring them. Be respectful, follow the rules, and enjoy the fact that we’re able to have events this year. I’m hopeful that this will be the last year that this section contains the words “coronavirus” and “pandemic.” Things are returning to normal, and that will allow us to return to the things we love here in the Upper Thumb. Events or no events, there is a lot to enjoy in this area. Get out and check out some of the wonders of the Thumb.

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One of the more recognizable attractions in Huron County is Turnip Rock, located near Port Austin. The rock formation is only accessible by water, but draws sightseers from all over.

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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The Grinch waves to the crowd during Bad Axe’s 2019 Christmas in Whoville parade.

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

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One of the 4-H auction participants shows off his goat during last year’s Huron Community Fair. While the fair was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, organizers are moving ahead with plans for this year’s event.

1905, it achieved city status. Bad Axe plays host to the Huron Community Fair in late July. The fairgrounds are abuzz with action and a wide array of activities for all ages. After being canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fair is scheduled to return this year.

Organizers will be following any state restrictions in place at the time. 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 Christmas parade, which draws thousands into town. 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, oneroom 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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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

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

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Crew members from the Bay Port Fish Company get fish from nets that are set up in Lake Huron by Port Austin on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. They got around 800 pounds of fish this day.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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People shop for items at the 2019 Holly Berry Fair in Caseville. This year’s event will be run by Caseville Public Schools for the first time.

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 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. Last year’s Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival was canceled and replaced with a scaled-down Slice of Cheeseburger due to the pandemic, but plans are underway for the full event to return this summer, barring any state restrictions. Caseville also features a park east of Clay Street. It has a two-court tennis court, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a ball diamond and restrooms. 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

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Hundreds of burger fans made their way to Caseville last year during the Slice of Cheeseburger, a loose-knit celebration of the town’s annual festival organized by downtown business owners after the 2020 Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival was canceled by organizers in early June. The full event is scheduled to return this summer.

basis. More than 60 slips are available. The harbor is within walking distance of the business district. The marina has diesel gas pump-out, 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 trailerable 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 handicapped-accessible

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 limit-catches from the surrounding deep water reefs. For more information about Caseville, visit www. casevillechamber.com.

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Birding in the Thumb By Bill Diller

For some people, the sight of a majestic bald eagle, with sunlight shining off its white head and tail as it banks into the wind, or a northern harrier suddenly swooping toward the ground with outstretched talons, is the stuff dreams are made of. Others spend their time walking in the woods

with binoculars, listening for the calls of a variety of perching birds. In some cases, people simply sit on their porch or deck watching the antics of blue jays, cardinals, house finches, juncos, nuthatches, and sparrows as they gather at bird feeders. These people are called bird Continued on pg. 25

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Grabbing grub with Nunn: The Pasta House in Kinde Scott Nunn

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‘Uncomfortably stuffed on comfort food’ was the first thought that crossed my mind after I “finished” eating the main course of my lunch Thursday. I use finished loosely, since I only managed to put away about half of the food my eyes had ordered for me. Since joining the Tribune approximately 18 months ago, I have been wanting to visit The Pasta House in Kinde, but the opportunity continued to elude me, and then the pandemic set in. So, when it was time to kick off a series focused on food, and the bill was frankly being footed out of my editor’s budget, of course I was going to make

The Pasta House one of my first stops. Owner Kevin Wiley recently told me how busy The Pasta House has been with takeout businesses thanks to the support it receives from the community, so I made sure to time my lunch trip accordingly and walked through the door shortly after the business opened at 11 a.m. that particular day. Specials for the day were the cheesesteak hoagie featuring either steak or chicken, and while I am a sucker for a good cheesesteak, there was no way I waiting 18 months to eat a sandwich at a pasta place.

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Continued from pg. 69 Staring down at the double-sided menu it was easy to see the restaurant offered something for just about everyone. From “Italian Teasers, House Specialties, Traditional Pastas and Pizzas” to “Specialty Subs, Signature Burgers, and Sandwiches & Wraps” there wasn’t a shortage of items to choose from. However, my eyes instantly went to the pasta section and most specifically the made from scratch mushroom Marsala sauce. Now, some might snub their nose to the fungus among us, but I am a fresh mushroom fan and nothing tops a pasta dish quite like a creamy, rich sauce with subtle hints of Marsala wine. Deciding on my sauce was easy, but I had some difficulty choosing the perfect pasta to go with it. Luckily, my waitress Virginia, who has worked at The Pasta House for nearly a quarter decade, suggested the mostaccioli was the best for my sauce selection. While I could have saved Eric Young a few bucks by ordering the half plate of pasta, I decided I would swing for the fences by getting the full plate, which came with my choice of a side and fresh baked bread. Temperatures outside were approaching 70 degrees, so a nice salad sounded like the best choice, and I was pleased to find out The Pasta House offers a house-made vinaigrette. Less than two minutes after ordering my lunch, Virginia returned with my salad, the red wine vinaigrette and a basket with some fresh sliced bread. The dressing was a perfect pair for mixed green leaf lettuce salad it was served with.

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The mostaccioli was a perfect pasta pairing for the creamy mushroom Marsala sauce, acting as a vessel to carry the sauce from fork to mouth. (Scott Nunn/Huron Daily Tribune)

The salad was light, crisp, accompanied by some sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber and croutons, all of which were brought to life by the tangy vinaigrette dressing. After finishing my salad, I happily kept back a small reserve of the vinaigrette to use with the crusty bread I was served. The timing of my order couldn’t have been better because I caught some fresh bread as it came out of the oven, and after spreading it lightly with some butter, I found, just as I suspected, the vinaigrette also paired well with the bread. It was about this time that I was able to hail Wiley from the kitchen so I could hit him with a small list of questions. As Wiley

sat down, and Virginia dropped off my pasta dish, I asked Wiley what the most popular lunch item was at the restaurant. With a nod in my direction, he laughed and said the most popular lunch is the chicken Alfredo or seafood sacchettini. “I don’t know why,” Wiley said. Wiley said the pasta dishes were more of a dinner item, but he has a lot of customers that come in, get it for lunch, and take the leftovers home for dinner. When he said that, I looked down at my plate and thought he was crazy if he thought I would leave anything behind to become dinner later. From the outside of the

building, and first glance when you walk through the door, you would never know the true size of The Pasta House. However, in its 25th year, the business has gone through a lot of expansion over the years, and while the restaurant occupies one storefront in downtown Kinde, the two attached storefronts serve as a banquet hall and rooms for private parties. Wiley speaks highly of his town, and had a lot of pride when he recapped some of the decisions that have led him to where he and his family are today. Prompted by his business’s anniversary,

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Continued from pg. 70 Wiley said the restaurant expanded its daily special offering to include a $25 meal deal. After hearing the meal of the day, I started to question my decision to dine for lunch rather than dinner. Later in the day, Wiley said the restaurant was offering a $25 deal on a full slab of barbecue ribs, two sides and an appetizer. Wiley said while the $25 deal was born out of the restaurant’s 25th year in business, he and his wife have discussed the possibility of keeping it around for the long haul depending on its popularity. As our conversation wrapped, I found myself second-guessing my decision to order the full

plate of pasta, and after a short tour of the buildings at The Pasta House, I decided my eyes were indeed larger than my stomach that day. Name: The Pasta House Location: 337 Main St, Kinde, MI 48445 Phone number: 989-8744070 Meal: Mostaccioli with mushroom Marsala sauce, served with fresh baked bread and a garden salad with a house-made vinaigrette. Total cost excluding gratuity: $15.43 Grabbing Grub With Nunn is a bi-weekly Saturday column that runs in the Huron Daily Tribune featuring Thumb Area restaurants. To see more of Grabbing Grub with Nunn, visit www.michigansthumb. com.

Above, Kevin Wiley, who co-owns The Pasta House with his wife Helen, poses for a photo next to a classic jukebox in his restaurant. Top right, the mostaccioli was a perfect pasta pairing for the creamy mushroom Marsala sauce, acting as a vessel to carry the sauce from fork to mouth. Bottom right, a hot day and a cold, crisp garden salad go hand-in-hand. (Scott Nunn/Huron Daily Tribune)

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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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Calendar of events 2021 Note: Due to the uncertainty regarding the pandemic, some events may see changes based on restrictions and lockdowns. We highly recommend calling ahead for any events on this list, and just because it’s not on this list does not mean it is not occurring. Many decisions had not yet been made at press time.

May

May 28 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m.,

2 p.m., pavilion. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber. com. May 21 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. May 20 — 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 22 — 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 22 — Charles Phillips Rotary Golf Outing, 8 a.m.5:30 p.m., Harbor Beach Golf Course. For more information, call Ryan at 989-553-3407. May 22 — Summer Kick Off Walkathon, Oak Beach County Park to Veterans Waterfront Park, Port Austin. $25 per person. For more information, call Jim at 989-553-3111. May 22 — Summer Kick Off Cornhole Tournament, Bird Creek Farms, Port Austin, 2 p.m. $40 per team. For more information, call Tyler at 989-768-0091. May 27 — 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 27-31 — Harbor Beach Citywide Garage Sales. List of sales available Thursday morning at the visitor center, City Hall, Brown’s Market and Harbor Drug. May 28 — 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.

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May 21 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, every Friday, 9 a.m.-

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sales. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

May 29 — 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 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. May 29 — DJ in the Park, North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach. May 30 — Lady’s Slipper Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Huron County Nature Center. Music, art, food, local craft vendors and kid-friendly activities. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. May 30 — Ice Cream Social, Maccabees Hall, Caseville Historical Society. For more information, call 989856-9090. May 30 — Chicken BBQ Dinner, Rivers Edge, Roller Arena. For more information, call 989-453-3435. May 31 — 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, Caseville Municipal Harbor. For more information, call 989-8564590. May 31 — Veterans Memorial Service, Caseville Cemetery, American Legion Jean Post 543. For more information, call 989-856-2119.

June

TBD — Pigeon Summer Youth Rec. Program, grades 1-6 p.m., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 989-453-3239 to register.

June 2 — Jean Ferriby Memorial Golf Scramble, Verona

Hills Golf and Country Club, shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information, call Laura Janks at 989-479-5023.

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Calendar of events 2021 June 3 — 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 4 — 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. June 4 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. June 5 — 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 5 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 5-6 — 38th Great Lakes Bowfishing Championship. For more information, call Colleen Easterbrook at 248-583-4863. June 10 — 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 11 — 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. June 11 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. June 12 — 7th Annual Caseville Chamber Fireworks Golf Scramble, Caseville Golf Course. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 12 — 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.

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June 12 — Open House Weekend, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Huron

County Nature Center. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. June 12 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 12 — Veterans Fishing Outing, Harbor Beach Marina. Contact Kevin at 989-550-9227 to register or volunteer to captain. June 12 — Trunk Convoy, Harbor Beach City Hall. All trucks welcome, lineup begins at City Hall at noon and will leave Harbor Beach at 2 p.m. to travel through Huron County. Contact Robby at 989-5502254 for more information. June 12 — Truck Show, downtown Harbor Beach, 7:309:30 p.m. All types of trucks are welcome. Contact Robby at 989-550-2254 for more information. June 12 — Lighted Truck Parade, 9:45-10:45 p.m., Harbor Beach. Contact Robby at 989-550-2254 for more information. June 15-16 — Bocce Ball tournament in Port Austin, location and time TBD. For more information, email chamber@portaustinarea.com. June 16 — Ladies Garden Luncheon, Maccabees Hall, Caseville Historical Society. For more information, call 989-856-9090. June 17 — 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 18 — 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. June 18 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. June 19 — Wooden Bat Softball Tournament, 8-9 a.m. Bruce Johnson Softball Fields, Harbor Beach. For more information, call Gary Booms at 989-550-7712.

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Calendar of events 2021 June 19 — 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 19 — Volunteer information session at Huron County Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. June 19 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 19-20 — 56th Michigan Sugar Festival, Sebewaing. For more information or to volunteer, call Julie Eperrson at 520-508-0323. June 20 — Fathers Day Breakfast — Eagles Club, 989856-4104. June 24 — BBQ Chamber Farmer Summerfest Benefit, Bay Port State Bank, Pigeon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24 — 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 25 — 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. June 25 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. June 25 — Relay For Life of Huron County, 4-10 p.m., Bad Axe City Park. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org/huroncountymi. June 25 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by Even Steven, rock-n-roll to oldies. June 25-27 — 13th Annual Caseville Country Ribstock. For more information, call 989-856-3818. June 26 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org

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June 26 — 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 26 — Birding by Ear, walk at 9:30 a.m., presentation at 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature Center. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. June 26 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Jun2 26 — Porchfest, Port Austin, 1-5 p.m. An afternoon of free live music dancing and fun. For more information, visit www.portaustinmusic.com or call Dennis Hafeli at 586-381-2020. June 26 — Movie at the Beach, 9:30-11 p.m., James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. June 26-July 11 — Caseville Walleye Tournament, Beadle Bay Marina and Campground. For more information, call 989-856-4911.

July

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July 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. July 1-4 — Freedom Festival, Cass City. For more information, call the Cass City Chamber at 989-8724618. July 2 — 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. July 2 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

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Calendar of events 2021 July 2 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach

Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. July 2 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by Comeback Weekend. July 2-4 — Fourth of July Flea Market, Port Hope. Time and location TBD. For more information, visit www. porthopemich.com. July 2-4 — Fourth of July Antique Tractor and Engine Show, Port Hope. Time and location TBD. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com. July 3 — 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 3 — Birds of Prey, 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature center. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. July 3 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 3 — Fourth of July Fireworks Display, dusk, Port Hope Activity Center. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com. July 3 — DJ in the Park, North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach. July 3 — Fireworks Display and Entertainment at the Beach, Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 4 — Fourth of July Parade, 2 p.m., Port Hope. Parade route is along Main Street. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com. July 7 — Maritime 5K Run/Walk, 5-7 p.m. Contact Laura at 989-479-5023 or ljanks@hbch.org for more information.

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July 7 — Pigeon Lion’s Safari and Dinner, VFW

Hall, 6 p.m. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. July 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. July 8-11 — The Maritime Festival, 1 Trescott Street, Harbor Beach. Learn more at www. themaritimefestival.com. July 9 — 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. July 9 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. July 10 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. July 10 — 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 10 — Caterpillar Rearing Workshop, naturalist Caitlin Stone-Webber will instruct on caterpillar identification and care in this workshop. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. July 10 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 15 — Ladies Summerfest Golf Outing, Pigeon. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. July 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.

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Calendar of events 2021 July 15-18 — Farmer’s Summerfest Wing Fling, Rec.

Park and downtown Pigeon. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www. pigeonchamber.com. July 16 — 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. July 16 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. July 16 — Men’s Summerfest Golf Outing, Pigeon. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. July 17 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. July 17 — 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 17 — Howell Nature Bus, 10:30 a.m. the Howell Nature Center’s Spirit of Alexandria Nature Bus will arrive at 11 a.m. with fun and interactive learning opportunities. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. July 17 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 17 — Movie at the Beach, 9:30-11 p.m., James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. July 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. July 23 — 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. July 23 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

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July 24 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach

Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org.

July 24 — 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 24 — Reptiles and Amphibians, 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature Center. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. July 24 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. July 29 — 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 30 — 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. July 30 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. July 30 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by Wayward Wind. July 31 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. July 31 — 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 31 — Saving and Sharing Seeds, 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature Center. Ben Cohen of Small House Farms will give a presentation highlighting the importance of community seed sharing programs.For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. July 31 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

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Calendar of events 2021 August

Aug. 5 — 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. 5-10 — Youth for Christ Auction, online only, www. bluewaterthumbwfc.org. Aug. 6 — 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. Aug. 6 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Aug. 6 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by On Tap. Aug. 7 — Byakathon, 8 a.m.-noon, James H. Lincoln Memorial Park. For more information, call Mike Parker at 989-712-0546. Aug. 7 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Aug. 7 — 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. 7 — Milkweed and Monarchs, 10:30 a.m. Huron County Nature Center. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. Aug. 7 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Aug. 7-8 — 43rd Annual Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival, McLeish Memorial Park. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., curbside only. Aug. 10 — Dolly and Me Tea, 1-2:30 p.m., tea party for children ages 5-9 with their doll. Call Sheila Eddy to register at 989-864-3817.

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Aug. 12 — 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. 13 — 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. Aug. 13 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Aug. 13 — BBQ Benefit Winsor Fire Department and Police Department, Bay Port State Bank, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber. com. Aug. 13 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by BNT. Aug. 13-22 — 23rd Annual Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Aug. 13-22 — Cheeseburger Museum, free “what is it contest.” Aug. 14 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Aug. 14 — 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. 14 — Wetland Wonders, 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature Center. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. Aug. 15 — Pancake Breakfast, Caseville American Legion Hall, For more information, call 989-856-4330. Aug. 15 — BBQ Dinner, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. For more information, call 989-956-4933. Aug. 15 — Bingo, Caseville American Legion Hall. For more information, call 989-856-4330. Aug. 17 — Tween Tea, 1-2:30 p.m., tea party for tweens. Call Sheila Eddy at 989-864-3817 to register.

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Calendar of events 2021 Aug. 18 — Parade of Tropical Fools, 5:30 p.m. For more

information, call 989-856-3818. Aug. 19 — 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. 20 — 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. Aug. 20 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Aug. 21 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Aug. 21 — 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. 21 — Pirates Motorcycle Run, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Bikes, band, BBQ and beach. For more information, call Gary Booms at 989-550-7712. Aug. 21 — PaleoJoe, 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter.org. Aug. 21 — ABC Day, Downtown Port Hope. Subject to COVID restrictions. For more information, visit www. porthopemich.com. Aug. 21 — Movie at the Beach, 9:30-11 p.m., James H. Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Movie begins at dusk. Aug. 22 — Citywide Church Picnic, 5-8 p.m., North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach. For more information, call Sam Ingram at 989-550-5680. Aug. 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. Aug. 27 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

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Aug. 27 — Scheurer Hospital Aux. Golf Scramble, 9 a.m.,

Scenic Golf Course. For more information, call 989453-5213. Aug. 27 — 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. Aug. 28 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Aug. 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. Aug. 28 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

September

TBD — Kinde Polka Fest, Kinde. For more information, visit www.kindepolkafest.org.

TBD — Elkton Autumn Fest. For more information, visit Elkton Autumn Fest on Facebook.

Sept. 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. Sept. 3 — 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. 4 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org. Sept. 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. Sept. 4 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Sept. 4 — DJ in the Park, North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach.

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Calendar of events 2021 Sept. 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. Sept. 10 — 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. 10 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Sept. 10 — Fish Fry, Thumb Octagon Barn. Visit thumboctagonbarn.org for more information. Sept. 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. Sept. 11-12 — Fall Family Days, Thumb Octagon Barn. Subject to COVID restrictions. Visit thumboctagonbarn.org for more information. Sept. 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. Sept. 17 — 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. 17 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Sept. 17-19 — Girls’s Weekend, Port Austin. Bingo, Apple bake off, scavenger hunt and more. For more information, visit www.portaustinarea.com. Sept. 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. Sept. 18-19 — 19th Annual Pumpkinfest, Caseville. For more information, 989-856-3818. Sept. 18 — Caseville Historical Society Classic Car and Tractor Show. For more information, call 989-856-9090.

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Sept. 18-19 — Halloween Weekend, Caseville County Park. For more information, call 989-856-2080.

Sept. 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. 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. 25-26 — Huron County Museum Weekend. For more information, call 989-856-9090. 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.

October

Oct. 1 — 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. Oct. 1 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Oct. 1 — Fall Harvest Celebration, Retailer’s Sale and Bake Sale, Serving Bean Soup, 11 a.m., Pigeon. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. Oct. 1-3 — Harvest Festival Weekends, Sleeper State Park. For more information, call 989-856-4411. Oct. 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.

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Calendar of events 2021 Oct. 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. Oct. 8 — 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. Oct. 8 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds. Oct. 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. Oct. 9 — Fall Mushroom Workshop, Huron County Nature Center. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. Oct. 8-9 — Harvest Festival Weekends, Sleeper State Park. For more information, call 989-856-4411. Oct. 15 — 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. Oct. 16 — Fall Color Highlight, Huron County Nature Center. Come walk the trails to see the breathtaking changes in the trees and undergo as they prepare for winter. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org. Oct. 22 — 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.

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Oct. 29 — 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. Oct. 31 — Halloween Trunk or Treat and Winsor Fire Department Hot Dog Road, Pigeon. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com.

November

TBD — Bad Axe Christmas Parade. Nov. 6 — 53rd Annual Holly Berry 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.

December

TBD — GWFC Gingerbread Brunch, Women’s Club,

Pigeon. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. TBD — Christmas in the Village, Cass City. For more information, call the Cass City Chamber at 989-872-4618. Dec. 4 — Christmas in Caseville. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Dec. 4 — Lunch with Santa, Caseville Eagles Club. For more information, call 989-856-3818. Dec. 5 — St. John’s Episcopal Church Annual Cookie Walk. Dec. 15 — Pigeon Residential Town Lighting. For more information, email info@pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com.

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