Swartz Creek Hometown Days 2017

2017

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HOMETOWN DAYS “Where Everyone Feels at Home”

Thursday, June 1st through Sunday, June 4th

Fireworks • Sponsored by Patsy Lou Automotive Group Special Day for Special Needs • Sponsored by Kroger Arnold Amusement Carnival Rides Meijer Kid Zone Tent HAP Community Tent Parade • Sponsored by Sharp Funeral Homes Welde Family Bears Pet Awareness & Adoption Tent • Sponsored by Sam’s Club Entertainment Tent & Many, Many More Events! See Inside!

SWARTZ CREEK

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HOMETOWN DAYS

OFFICIAL SWARTZ CREEK HOMETOWN DAYS COMMITTEE MAGAZINE

swartz creek hometown days directors and committee members

This year’s festivities run from Thursday, June 1st. through Sunday, June 4th. Arnold Amusement will be hosting all the exciting rides you can handle.

First off we want to thank our returning sponsors like Patsy Lou Automotive Group for sponsoring the Expo Tent and the Spectacular Friday Night Fireworks. And once again, Randy Wise Auto Mall, along with Arnold Amusements, are sponsoring Free Rides on Friday, June 2nd.

After enjoying FREE Rides, make your way over to the Entertainment Tent for a Free Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center.

Our local Kroger is our sponsor for the Special Day for Special Needs, taking place on Thursday.

SAGElink Credit Union is sponsoring the Annual Swartz Creek Idol Contest and Bubble Balls Fun! Famous Dave’s is back with the BBQ Cook Off. AMD Urgent Care will be on hand to take care of your medical needs. Saturday starts with the Sharp Funeral Home Hometown Days Parade. Grab a seat early - the sidewalks fill up fast! Also be sure to

visit the Meijer Kid Zone Tent and the HAP Community Tent for a variety of fun filled events!!

A special Thank You goes out to our new sponsors! These include: Encompass Tax and Investment Group, UAW Local 598, Mancino’s, The Smoothie Shop, Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center, and Andy Suski Chevrolet/Buick.

A hearty Thank You also goes out to the hundreds of volunteers that make this event happen.

Stay up to date on all the Hometown Days happenings by following us on Twitter, Facebook and your Hometown Days Magazine.

This is only a handful of planned festivities and sponsors. Be sure to look through this magazine so you don’t miss any of the great events coming your way!

Have fun, be safe, and have a great weekend everyone!

Sincerely, Brenda Huyck Swartz Creek Hometown Days Chairperson

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Rachelle Rae and the Banned

A big thank you to the many committee members, volunteers and sponsors that come together every year from the Swartz Creek Hometown Days Committee!

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The Swartz Creek Hometown Parade is a huge event that brings out the exciting spirit of Small Town, USA. This year’s parade will be bigger and better than ever. Thousands will line the streets to see the Dragons Marching Band, along with Pom Squads, Cheerleaders, Dance Studios, Military Reps and more!

Watch for the many floats coming down Miller Road!

This year’s Grand Marshals will be the Kincaid Family. The Kincaid Family’s generosity over the years has, in large part, made the Festival possible.

Thank you “Willie” and your family for all you do.

Sharp Funeral Homes has over the many years sponsored the parade. Without their support and financial commitment, the parade would not be possible.

Wanda Cummings, along with the help of her husband Mike, are the two people responsible for making the parade possible. They handle all the logistics such as registration of participants, determining the line up, and keeping them all together and in a straight, consistent line. Keep it up Wanda and Mike!

The Parade Announcers will again be Joel Feick from NBC 25 and Randy Swain from ABC 12.

They do a great job and we’re proud to have them on board.

Parade participants please note: The lineup will be at the High School and will proceed out of the Performing Arts driveway onto Miller Road. For any questions go to swartzcreekhometowndays.org or contact Wanda Cummings at (810) 635-7575

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Celebrating our cultural diversity and honoring those who plant the seeds of possibility in our communities and in our world.

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“Now this is a Car Show!”, says Bill Cook, Car Show Director. “We expect over 200 Classic, Muscle and Antique Autos will be entered in this year’s event”, says Cook.

There will be 16 different Sponsor Classes.

Winners in each class will receive a large trophy.

The Best of Show vehicle will receive a four foot trophy!

Flushing Auto Value will be on site with a performance booth. The first 100 entries to arrive will receive a commemorative Dash Plaque and Goodie Bag compliments of Flushing Auto Value and Letavis Enterprises.

Please come prepared to vote for your favorite car and class. Awards to be presented at 4:30 pm.

Hooters is sponsoring a Hot Wing Eating Contest.

This event starts at 3:30 pm.

A DJ will be spinning tunes all day, and yes there will be dancing. You can select your favorite tunes.

There will be prizes for spectators, too! Food concessions will be available throughout the day.

The “Modern Ag on the Move” Mobile Trailer will be on-site all day courtesy of Genesee County Farm Bureau.

Voting concludes at 3:00 pm and the Hooter Girls will be presenting trophies as well as passing out coupons. The Car Show is free for the spectators as well as entries. For more information contact Bill Cook at: bill@cooksdiesel.com

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Randy Wise Automotive Team and Arnold Amusements have once again teamed up to sponsor two hours of FREE RIDES! Whatever rides you choose, remember Randy Wise and Arnold Amusements has you covered for two solid hours. Last year this event attracted nearly 4,000 kids, so get up early and get in line!

Have fun but don’t overdo it, because there’s a Free Pancake Breakfast at the Entertainment Tent following the Free Rides event.

Randy Wise Auto Mall is located at Lennon and Dutcher Roads in Flint Township. Plus they have five other dealerships in the area. Whatever car you’re looking for, new or used, Randy Wise will help you find the perfect vehicle.

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Swartz Creek Hometown Days is proud to offer a First Aid Tent! AMD Urgent Care iss generously sponsoring this tent along with providing first aid services to Hometown Days patrons during Hometown Days.

AMD will have a stock of band aids, cold packs, and ace wraps for those bumps and bruises. If you are not feeling well, please stop in.

First Aid Tent Hours: Friday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 6:00 pm.

AMD Urgent Care provides urgent care services to patients of all ages. They have locations in Swartz Creek, Clio and Davison. Primary Care Services are also available at all three locations.

The Swartz Creek location is located on Miller Road next to Kroger’s. No appointment is necessary.

AMD Urgent Care is open seven days a week. For more information call: (810) 564-7995.

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18th Annual Old Newsboys Million Dollar Golf Classic

Mon., Aug. 14, 2017 It’s All About the Kids!

Day to Include • Continental Breakfast • Lunch at the Turn • Buffet Dinner with Cash Bar

Format • 18 holes, four-person scramble (men or women or mixed) • Pick your own foursome or we can place you in one.

Your participation in our golf outing helps raise funds for needy children.

Since 1924 the Old Newsboys of Flint has helped more than 800,000 children with our Christmas programs. “Let No Child Be Forgotten” in Genesee County means giving a child Christmas gifts or a warm winter coat and a pair of boots. Your donation and sponsorship allows us to help those children when no one else can.

Sponsor & Donation Opportunities • Signature Sponsor: UAW Region 10

www.onbflint.org

• Platinum Sponsor: $2,500

• Bronze Sponsor: $650

• Gold Sponsor: $1,200

• Million Dollar Hole - And More!

• Silver Sponsor: $800

• Live & Silent Auctions

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Rebeka Taylor, Community Tent Director, has put together a fun filled weekend for all ages to enjoy! On Friday, enjoy Bingo for all ages. This event is sponsored by Courtyard Manor. Also on Friday enjoy the teen musician bands as well as a DJ. These bands will be entertaining from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm.

On Saturday the HAP Community Tent has a host of entertainers for a fun filled afternoon. There will be a dance performance by Smooth Steps, and Kincaid Dance Studio will be presenting their dancing expertise as well The Swartz Creek Middle School Pom Squad will be showing off their routines. The pom squad will be here until 3:00 pm.

The Genesee County Master Gardener Coloring Contest will be judged at 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to vote for your favorite picture.

Voting is all day Friday and Saturday.

The Swartz Creek Drama Department, with direction from Natalie Cooper, will be hosting a “Princess Gathering” on Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Band performances will be as follows: On Friday The HAP Community Tent presents the Lemon Collies, and on Saturday, enjoy the sounds of YMC’s 3rd. Degree Burns.

The Child I.D. Program will be at the HAP Community Tent from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday This is the Michigan Child I.D. Program. The program is for parents and children of all ages. Your children will be fingerprinted and photographed for an I.D. Card in case of an emergency. This event is brought to you by the Swartz Creek Masonic Lodge #458.

See Schedule for event times.

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The VIP Kick-Off Bash held on Thursday is by invitation only. The guest list includes all of our wonderful sponsors, media, Committee members and volunteers. It’s the Hometown way of thanking all those who made this year’s festival possible. The Bash starts at 6:00 pm until 8 pm.

On Friday the Entertainment Tent is at it again with a Free Hometown Days Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Durand Senior Care and Rehab. This mouthwatering event is served from 6:30 am to 9:30 am.

Pass the syrup please, and yes - it’s all you can eat!

Appearing Friday, June 2nd.

Rachelle Rae and the Banned On Friday night, June 2nd., we welcome back the sounds of Rachelle Rae and the Banned. Rachelle and her group bring their high energy music into the tent starting at 8:30 pm, play until 12:30 am. Cover charge is $5.00 and open only to those 21 and over, with proper of identification. Have fun, enjoy the suds, but be safe.

Appearing Saturday, June 3rd.

GREEN BOTTLE FLY On Saturday night we’re bringing back a long-time favorite, Green Bottle Fly. They will entertain with a variety of music guaranteed to please all musical tastes. Green Bottle Fly take the stage at 8:30 pm, playing until 12:30 am, Cover charge is $5.00 and is only open to those age 21 and over, with proper identification.

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Saturday, June 3rd.

“HONORING THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED”

Saturday afternoon, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, we celebrate THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED, as we honor individuals that have served in the armed forces.

Representatives from local agencies and governmental agencies that can assist veterans in a variety of areas such as: Disabled Veterans Chapter 3, V.A. Benefits, Transition Assistance, Child and Youth Programs, Financial Assistance, Community Support Services, Military and Family Life Consultant (non-medical), American Legion Post 294 information and registration, and information about the Great Lakes National Cemetery will be available and to meet with veterans and their families to assist with questions and needs.

Two organizations that send care packages to our soldiers deployed overseas will be collecting monetary donations and product donations to add to their Miracle boxes. Desert Angels and My Heart Supports the Troops are the groups who send the boxes of love to our troops. Two tables set up so anyone can make and write a card to our soldiers.

There will also be pre made cards for you to write a note thanking or sending a note to boost our soldiers morale.

In addition to special beverages, free food will be available from Elwood’s Restaurant & Pub. Also, 103.9 the Fox Radio, sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union, will be broadcasting live, along with a last chance to sign a giant banner that will be sent overseas with the well wishes for our troops serving now. All are welcome, so join us to SALUTE THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED! Donations will be accepted all weekend for Desert Angels and My Heart Supports the Troops. One third of drink sales for 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be donated towards Miracle Boxes for our soldiers.

A special thank you goes to two wonderful people who have put this year’s entertainment package together: Thank you to Kathy & John Knickerbocker.

Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

Sean Bell has been sculpting with wood since 2001 and sculpting with stone since 2006. Sean is one of the Northern Michigan’s premier wood, and stone sculptors. Sean is the owner of Signs & Sculpture by Sean Bell, and Bell’s Bears. He has studied sculpture at a small community college called Kirtland where he has assisted teaching for seven years.

Be sure to come out and see something you may have never seen before. You will actually see a wood carving come to life using a chunk of wood and a chainsaw! It’s absolutely amazing what Sean can do with a piece of wood. (See schedule for times)

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Hosted by Mark and Suzie Kietzman, along with their kids (who do most of the work). The Kietzman family own and operate Feather and Fin on Miller Road in downtown Swartz Creek.

Go to the Meijer Kids Zone Tent on Sunday, June 4th. starting at noon and enjoy your Sundae on Sunday! You will also be treated to the relaxing sounds of Bill Strickler, a very talented singer and guitar player.

Congratulations!

Swartz Creek Hometown Days on your 33rd Annual Festival!

I am very happy to be able to continue to be a part of the fun and festivities with all my friends and neighbors here in the Creek!

It is always so much fun to kick off the summer season with you!

Hope you enjoy the festival and wood carving exhibit, and more than anything have a safe, smooth and fun summer!

Best Wishes,

Mark Zyber

Mark Zyber

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Schedule of Events

Thursday - June 1st.

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Andy Maybik, Jr. Special Day for Special Needs Event Presented by Kroger (At Kincaid Field) ...............................................10:00 am-2:00 pm (Partnered with Big Money Magazine - Courtesy of Arnold Amusements , Genesee Vending and UAW Local 598) Stilt-walker for Special Day for Special Needs Event (Sponsored by American Legion Post 294) .........................................................10:00 am-2:00 pm Carousel Acres Mobile Farm .........................................................................................................................................................................................10:00 am-2:00 pm Magician ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10:00 am-2:00 pm Welde Welde Family Family Bears Bears (Private Show for Special Needs Event) ........................................................................................................................................... 12:00 noon Ninjas on the Move (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Vision Center/Dr. English) ....................................................................................................4:00 pm-9:00 pm Arnold Amusements Carnival Rides Pay-One-Price $20 Wristbands/Individual Ticket Sales ....................................................... 4:00 pm-10:00 pm VIP Kick Off Bash (by Invitation Only) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Welde Welde Family Family Bears Bears............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7:00 pm Entertainment Tent ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8:00 pm-11:00 pm

Friday, June 2nd.

Randy Wise Auto Mall FREE Carnival Rides/Courtesy of Arnold Amusements .................................................................................6:00 am-8:00 am FREE Hometown Farm Breakfast and Agricultural Education Exhibit (Sponsored by Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center) ..6:30 am-9:30 am Bingo for All Ages in the HAP Community Tent (Sponsored by Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek) ...................................................11:00 am-1:00 pm Arnold Amusements Carnival Rides Pay-One-Price $20 Wristbands/Individual Ticket Sales.....................................Evening • 5:00 pm-11:00 pm Carousel Acres Mobile Farm .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4:00 pm-9:00 pm Pet Awareness & Adoption (Sponsored by Sam’s Club) .......................................................................................................................................4:00 pm-8:00 pm Expo Tent (Sponsored by Patsy Lou Automotive Group • Hosted by Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce) ..................................4:00 pm-9:00 pm Nash 95.1 FM Live Remote - Entertainment Tent - Friday Night Live (Sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union) ................................... 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Princess Gathering in the HAP Community Tent .................................................................................................................................................3:30 pm-6:00 pm Silent Auction (Located in the Expo Tent) ...................................................................................................................................................................4:00 pm-9:00 pm Ninjas on the Move (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Vision Center/Dr. English) ....................................................................................................4:00 pm-9:00 pm Welde Family Bears ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5:00 pm-7:00 pm Chainsaw Carver Sean Bell (Sponsored by Suski Chevrolet/Buick) .......................................................................................................... 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm Swartz Creek Elementary School Idol Contest Auditions in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent ........................................................................................5:00 pm (Pre-registration at SAGElink Credit Union or swartzcreekhometowndays.org) Swartz Creek Middle School Idol Contest Auditions in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent ..................................................................................................6:00 pm (Pre-registration at SAGElink Credit Union or swartzcreekhometowndays.org) Swartz Creek High School Idol Contest Auditions the Meijer Kid Zone Tent ............................................................................................................7:00 pm BUBBLEBall Experience with Swartz Creek Soccer at High School Football Field (Sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union) ...................6:00 pm-9:00 pm Teen Musicians/Bands and DJ - Featuring “The Lemon Collies” (HAP Community Tent) .................................................................. 7:00 pm-11:00 pm Rachelle Ray & the Banned - Entertainment Tent ($5.00 Cover - 21 & Over Only) ..................................................................................8:30 pm-12:30 am Patsy Lou Automotive Group FREE Fireworks Display At the High School (Rain date: Sat. - same location) .................................................. Dusk

Saturday, June 3rd.

17th Perennial Exchange (Located on Civic Dr. across from the Fire Station - See you there!) .....................................................................9:00 am-9:30 am Sharp Funeral Home Hometown Days FREE Parade ..................................................................................................................................10:00 am (Thank you to MR Maintenance and the Clean Up Crew after the parade from Swartz Creek Academy) Famous Dave’s BBQ Contest at O’Brien’s Garage Front Parking Lot, Morrish Rd. (After the Parade) ..............................1:00 pm-5:00 pm Pet Awareness and Adoption (Sponsored by Sam’s Club) ............................................................................................................. 11:00 am-8:00 pm Carousel Acres Mobile Farm .........................................................................................................................................................................................11:00 am-9:00 pm Arnold Amusements Carnival Rides Pay-One-Price $20 Wristbands/Individual Ticket Sales • Daytime....11:00 am - 5:00 pm • Evening....5:00 pm-11:00 pm 16 • 2017 Swartz Creek Hometown Days

Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

Saturday, June 3rd.

Expo Tent (Sponsored by Patsy Lou Automotive Group • Hosted by Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce/) ........... 11:00 am-9:00 pm (Includes Swartz Creek Hometown Days Silent Auction Fundraiser and Festival Information) Salute to Those That Have Served (Located in the Entertainment Tent) ......................................................................................1:00 pm-4:00 pm Open Mic Idol Competition in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent (Pre-register at SAGElink Credit Union or swartzcreekhometowndays.org) ........1:00 pm Genesee County Master Gardener Coloring Contest (Voting Friday & Saturday - HAP Tent) ................................................. Judging: 4:00 pm 13th Annual FREE Car Show (On Fortino Drive - Sponsored by Flushing Auto Value & Cook’s Diesel) ...................................... 10:00 am-4:00 pm Silent Auction - (In The Expo Tent) ............................................................................................................................................................ 11:00 am-9:00 pm FREE Smooth Steps Dance Performance (HAP Community Tent) .............................................................................................. 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Ninjas on the Move (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Vision Center/Dr. English) .................................................................................................. 11:00 am-9:00 pm Kincaid Dance Studio Performance (HAP Community Tent) ............................................................................................................1:30 pm-2:15 pm Chainsaw Carver Sean Bell (Sponsored by Suski Chevrolet/Buick) .........................................................................................2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Welde Family Bears ........................................................................................................................................................................................3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm Finals for Swartz Creek Idol in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent • High School, Middle School & Elementary School ..........................3:30 pm 3rd Degree Burns (HAP Community Tent) ............................................................................................................................................... 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Entertainment Tent Green Bottle Fly -$5.00 - Over 21 and only................................................................................................. 8:30 pm-12:30 am

Sunday, June 4th.

Arnold Amusements Carnival Rides Pay One Price $20.00 Wristband/Individual Tickets ........................................ 12:00 noon-6:00 pm FREE Ice Cream Social in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent (Hosted By Feather ‘N Fin of Swartz Creek) ...........................................................2:00 pm Pet Awareness and Adoption (Sponsored by Sam’s Club) ................................................................................................................. 11:00 am-5:00 pm Beautiful Baby Contest in the Meijer Kid Zone Tent (Sponsored by Brandi’s Place) .............................................................................. 11:00 am Expo Tent (Sponsored by Patsy Lou Automotive Group • Hosted by Swartz Creek Area Chamber Of Commerce) .............................. 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Entertainment Tent Open ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Genesee County Master Gardener Coloring Contest ............................................................................................................... Judging: 12:00 noon-3:00 pm Ninjas on the Move (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Vision Center/Dr. English) ............................................................................................. 12:00 noon-6:00 pm Cornhole Tournament (In the Entertainment Tent) ............................................................................................Registration: 12:00 noon • Starts at 1:00 pm Chainsaw Carver Sean Bell (Sponsored by Suski Chevrolet/Buick) .....................................................................................................1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Silent Auction Fundraiser .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Ends 2:00 pm Michigan Child I.D. Program (HAP Community Tent • Sponsored by Swartz Creek Masonic Lodge #458) .............................................1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Welde Family Bears .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

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Entertainment Tent

Pet Awareness & Adoption Tent

Thurs. 9:00 am-10:00 pm from Rite Aid to Kincaid Field Fri. 5:00 pm-11:00 pm from Rite Aid to Kincaid Field Saturday 9:00 am-11:00 pm • Sunday 12 noon-6:00 pm Rite Aid to in front of PAC and the Fair Grounds. During parade there will be a run from St. Mary’s to Rite Aid. This is only for that morning and after the parade. There is also a stop on Fortino Dr. on Sat. Sunday 12 noon-6:00 pm

Carousel Acres Mobile Farm

Expo Tent

Agricultural Tent

HAP Community Tent

Arnold Amusements

Meijer Kids Zone Tent

Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

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If you’re looking for pet ownership information, pet supplies and maybe a new pet, this tent is where you want to go!

Linda Molpus is the longtime Director of this event and has put together a fun filled weekend. Sponsored

by Sam’s Club, Genesee County Animal Control will be on hand with many adoptable dogs and cats.

SAD (Shelter Animals Donations), CARE (Citizens for Animal Rescue and Emergencies), Adopt-APet and VIP Petcare will also be here.

The Pet Awareness and Adoption Tent is

open Friday, June 2nd. from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 3rd. from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 4th. from 11:00 to 5:00 pm.

The Pet Tent is also sponsoring a Cutest Pet Contest. Upload a favorite photo or your pet to Swartz Creek Hometown Days web site, then tell your friends to go to the Swartz Creek Hometown Days Facebook Page and vote!

Prize packages will be awarded to the winners. For more information or questions go to swartzcreekhometowndays.org.

S wartz C reek H ometown D ays A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!

• ALTA Equipment Supply • AMD Urgent Care SC • Agroscaping • American Legion Auxiliary Post 294 • American Legion Legion’s Post 294 • American Legion Sols Post 294 • Andy Maybik , Jr. for Special Needs Day • Arnold’s Amusement • Auto Value - Flushing • Best Western • Big Money Magazine • Brandi’s • Brenda’s Catering • Bill Cook/Cook’s Diesel • CARS 108 • WCRZ-FM • City of Swartz Creek • CK 105/NASH 95.1 • Creek Convenience Store • Cumulus Broadcasting

• Cornerstone Baptist Church • Elegant Catering • Elwood’s Restaurant • Encompass Tax & Investment Group • Family Farm & Home • Famous Dave’s • Feather-N’-Fin • Fick Excavating • FOX 103.9 • WRSR-FM • Genesee County Master Gardner’s Association • Genesee Vending • Gould Electric of Swartz Creek • Great Lakes Agricultural Fair • Hank & Don’s • HAP - Health Alliance Plan • Hungry Howie’s of Swartz Creek • John Alexander • John O’Sullivan, Inc. • Ketzler’s Flowers • Kroger

• Letavis Enterprise, Inc. • Lovegrove’s Cake & Candy Center • Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders • Meijer • Miss Mallie’s Sweets & Treats • MR Maintenance • MTA • Mundy Volunteer Police • O’Brien’s Garage • Office Depot • Orvel’s Restaurant • Patsy Lou Williamson Automotive Group • Polystentics • Randy Wise Auto Mall • Republic Services • SAGElink Credit Union • Sam’s Club • Scott Hoover • Sharp Funeral Home • St. Mary Queen of Angels • Super Flight Oil

• Swartz Creek Pentecostal Church of God • Swartz Creek Masonic Lodge #458 • Swartz Creek United Methodist Church • Swartz Ambulance Services • Swartz Creek Area Fire Dept.

• Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce • Swartz Creek Community Schools • Swartz Creek Kiwanis Club • Swartz Creek Mini-Storage • Dr. James English, Swartz Creek Vision Center • Texas Roadhouse • The Smoothie Shop • UAW Local 598 • William Kincaid, Sr. • WJRT-TV12 • Wheeler’s Party Rental

Please show your support by shopping or using our Silent Auction Sponsors. Bold listing denotes $2,500 or more donation.

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Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

& What could be hard about looking at beautiful babies for hours? Being a judge at the Swartz Creek Hometown Days contest to pick the most beautiful one! Really, doesn’t everyone think theirs is the cutest ever?

Trophies are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Preregistration is required for the Beautiful Baby Contest. The registration form must be submitted by 1:00 pm, May 27th. Go to swartzcreekhometowndays.org, and under the Contest Tab select “Beautiful Baby Contest”. Send completed form to: Lisamoko62@gmail.com.

The Beautiful Baby Contest will be held at the Meijer Kid Zone Tent on Sunday, June 4th., starting at 11:00 am.

A big Thank You to our Swartz Creek Fire Department, along with the Swartz Ambulance Service and Mundy Township Volunteers! These service volunteers are an integral part of the success of our festival. Their time and dedication assure a safe and fun environment for those attending the festival. These men and women, along with several members of our committee and volunteers, are our unsung heroes.

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On Thursday, June 1st., from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Swartz Creek Hometown Days is proud to host the “Andy Maybik, Jr. Special Day for Special Needs”.

The focus of this event is to provide a fun-filled, stress-free day for people in our community with special needs. The Hometown Days organizers work endlessly to make sure everyone has access, feels included, and throughly enjoys the Festival.

Festival organizers are aware that the special needs population requires certain accommodations in order to enjoy the activities that others take for granted. Imagine the feeling someone experiences when, for the first time, he or she is able to climb onto an

Arnold’s Amusements ride!

All activities are FREE to our special guests and their caretakers. We also welcome school groups!

The Special Day for Special Needs event is generously sponsored by Kroger and supported by Big Money Magazine. UAW Local 598 and the Swartz Creek Kiwanis will be sponsoring lunch for all participants and their caregivers. Other sponsors include Genesee Vending, Swartz Creek American Legion Post 294, Sons of the American Legion, The Legionnaires, and the American Legion for Women.

If you would like to attend, please visit: swartzcreekhometowndays.org and click on the Special Needs tab. The link to register will be found on this page.

The event continues to grow year after year! Free Rides will not be the only excitement happening that day. There will also be Free: • Carnival games with Prizes • Snacks • Stilt Walker • Face Painting • Welde’s Bear Show • Photo Booth • Lunch • Dunk Tank • And More!

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There are many wonderful sponsors who donate hard earned dollars, making the Swartz Creek Hometown Days Festival a huge success.

However, there is one sponsor in particular that not only donates a generous amount of money, but also has a Volunteer Board of Directors.

In talking to Laura Sorensen, Vice President of Marketing for SAGElink Credit Union, she said she remembers most of it but not all of the projects. Dating back to 2002, she recalls participating in the Expo Tent. Then later the Zoppé Family Circus. And for the last ten years she has worked with the Swartz Creek Idol Contest. Also there was the Dragon Storyteller, Parades (all of them), the Meijer Kid Zone Tent... the list goes on!

We wish there was more room to acknowledge all the sponsors. However SAGElink Credit Union is pretty special and we are so lucky to have them in our community. A big, big thank you goes out to those folks.

Now moving on to the SAGElink Volunteers...

There’s tents to clean, shows to get ready, and much more. Let’s get moving, this is going to be a huge, successful festival!

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Swartz Creek Track Team, the Riverbend Striders and Bauman’s Running and Walking Shop are proud to sponsor Hometown Days 5k Challenge. You may run or walk the course. Awards will be divided into age classes with overall Master Male and Female classes and the top three finishers in each division.

Register early for a discount. Race day registration and packet pickup will begin at 5:00 pm at Swartz Creek High School.

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Patsy Lou Automotive Group is once again bringing you an incredible fireworks show! Patsy Lou Automotive Group has underwritten the cost of this fabulous event and it promises to be the biggest ever for 2017!

The date for this year’s fireworks is Friday, June 2nd. at dusk. As in the past, this will be held at the Swartz Creek High School football field located at 1 Dragon Drive.

Patsy Lou Automotive Group has been a major sponsor for the Annual Hometown Days events.

Remember, Pasty Lou has the area’s largest selection of certfied pre-owned vehicles. They are home to the “$0 Down” Leasing Program. Plus they are your Hometown Dealer!

Pack a blanket and some snacks and head over to the Dragons football field on Friday, June 2nd. at dusk. You and your family will enjoy the oohs and aahs of this fabulous Fireworks Show, one you soon won’t forget.

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Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

We’ve had an uneasy relationship with bears for thousands of years, and as always, humans appear to be winning the race to dominate the wilderness. Pollution and careless mismanagement of the environment means less bears in the wild, Their habitat is threatened by human encroachment. The Welde Family Bear Show will give you the opportunity to see these creatures up close.

Bears have been part of the Welde Family since 1926, when Johnny Johnsen Welde of Norway began his love of bears and ran away to join the circus. His first bear act started in 1948 and debuted with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus for the

1947-1948 season. Currently the bears are part of Johnny D. Welde and his wife Monica’s family.

When the bears are not on the road, they reside at “Bearadise Ranch”, a beautiful natural home where the bears can swim, climb trees, and just hang out as all bears like to do. The bears are treated with love and respect, and their training reflects that commitment.

On the road, they are part of an educational presentation and exhibit. This project demonstrates the urgent need for habitat conservation and protection of bears of all kinds.

You can experience the bear exhibit during the Special Day for Special Needs Event on Thursday at noon. Also on Friday at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Saturday at 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 pm, and on Sunday at 2:00 pm. and 4:00 pm.

Stop by and say hello to the Welde Family and their bears. Then think about all the bears in the wild that are threatened by humans and the stress we put on the environment. Then ask yourself: What can I do to help?

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Preregistration must be completed by May 27th, at 2:00 p.m. Swartz Creek Idol Contest guidelines and details are also available on the web site.

For any questions please contact Lisa Mokofsky at (810) 877-0241.

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Attention all kids: we are looking for entertaining and energetic singers from ages 5 to 15. The Swartz Creek Idol Contest is getting ready for their 14th Annual Singing Competition, to be held in the Meijer Kids Zone Tent. Duets are also included. This category is specifically for two people of any age. The duets category can include friends, parents, grandparents, spouses or even your next door neighbor!

There will also be the standard competition categories of Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

These three school aged categories are available to all students from any school, and are not restricted to Swartz Creek area students.

All finalists will receive prize money, a trophy and most important, Bragging Rights!

Contest preregistration is required and can be completed online at swartzcreekhometowndays.org.

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Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

This year we have a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 pickup truck that will be auctioned off! The truck is compliments of Patsy LouAutomotive Group. Thank you Patsy Lou, Jason, and the gang. Swartz Creek Hometown days appreciates such a great donation for our 2017 mega (but very silent) auction!

Over the years the Silent Auction has become very hard to keep silent! It has grown and grown.

This year’s event is no exception. More local vendors will donate items for the Silent Auction, from meat grinders to bikes to lawn furniture - this auction has it all!

Bidding is fun and easy. Stop by the desk in front of the Auction Tables and get a bidding number.

That’s all there is to it. The Auction is held in the Expo Tent. This tent is very close to Morrish Road on the Kincaid property.

Auction times are Friday, June 2nd. from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, June 3rd. from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, June 4th. from noon to 2:00 pm All bids are stopped at exactly 2:00 pm on Sunday.

After the closing bell, the winners are contacted to pick up their prizes. Come on down and bid on your favorite selection! Credit cards welcome.

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Ninjas on the Move is an organization dedicated to bringing the Ninja Warrior spirit to those who might not have access to such facilities or an affordable program. Their vision is to inspired and support a generation that is fit mentally, physically and socially - one that is ready to get “on the move.”

Three main goals set the agenda when working with Ninjas on the Move:

Thursday, June 1st., 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 2nd., 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, June 3rd., 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday, June 4th., 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• Mental Fitness - to be comfortable as we are, and build self confidence and self esteem.

• Physical Fitness - By competing in regular exercise, Ninjas on the Move push the next generation to get physically fit and stay fit.

• Social Fitness: Ninjas on the Move stress awareness of the world around us. The next generation is educated in life’s obstacles that they and their friends will face, and will then be better equipped to overcome.

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Thursday, June 1st. marks an evening of food and fun. We’ve set this time aside to honor our Sponsors, Media, Community Supporters and Volunteers.

This event is invitation only. The Kickoff will be held in the Entertainment Tent. Once again, veteran volunteer Daneen Fick has done a great job of organizing a fun filled evening. The event runs from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A special Thank You goes out to the restaurants who have made this terrific menu possible. They include: Elwood’s Restaurant, Elegant Catering, Orvel’s, Texas Roadhouse, Feather & Fin, Lovegrove’s Candy & Cake Center, Miss Mallie’s Sweets & Treats, and Ketlzer’s Florist.

To our Sponsors and Volunteers: Thank You for making the Swartz Creek Hometown Days one of the best festivals in Michigan!

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In the Swartz Creek Hometown Days Entertainment Tent, Sunday, June 4th. $30 per team/$15 per person. Registration at noon.

Bags fly at 1:00 pm. 1st., 2nd. & 3rd. Place Payout!

Preregister and enter into a drawing to win Detroit Tiger tickets! Any questions and to preregister please contact: Jordan Kietzman at 810-691-9833 or Taylor Kietzman at 810-597-7981.

Back by Popular Demand!! Arnold Amusements will again be offering Mega Bands for a limited time, along with providing thrills and excitement for The Swartz Creek Hometown Days.

They have a variety of thrill rides including the popular Freak Out, Orbiter, Flying Bobs, as well as family favorites such as the Ferris Wheel, Giant Wheel, and Tilt-A-Whirl. For the younger visitors, they have mild attractions such as the Speedway, Groovy Bus, Raiders, and more.

A BBQ Bowl means a round grill, like a Weber grill.

It also means charcoal, no gas cooking.

Famous Dave’s is looking for 18 amateur competitor’s who think they’re pretty good at barbecuing ribs.

After the rules review, free rib slabs will be passed out at 1:00 pm. Competitors will have until 5:00 pm to complete their ribs. Judging will be done by Jerrid Heidel, Director of Operations for Famous Dave’s, as well as several Pit Masters.

All entries will be judged on three categories: appearance, taste and tenderness. Great prizes are available. Contestants will also be able to keep one of the full slab of ribs for there own personal enjoyment.

The event will be held Saturday, June 3rd. in the O’Brien’s Auto Repair parking lot after the parade.

O’Brien’s is located across from the Kincaid Field.

Entry fee is $25.00. The field is limited to the first 18 applicants. Please enter by going to: www.swartzcreekhometowndays.org or at the Famous Dave’s restaurant on Miller Road in Flint Township.

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“It takes a hundred-plus volunteers to make this festival successful”, says Chris Treiger, Volunteer Director.

Treiger, along with her assistant Amy Lovely, have their hands full coordinating the schedules for so many, much needed volunteers. “These folks are incredible”, says Chris. “Every single person is critical in making sure the Festival runs as smoothly as possible.”

If you would like to volunteer during Hometown Days, log on to the Hometown Days web page swartzcreekhometown days org., click on forms tab, then select 2017 Volunteer Information or stop by the Festival Grounds Volunteer Tent.

Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

Free Shuttle Available at Rite Aid, Corner of Seymour & Miller Rds.

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