Leisure Up North
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May-October events Everything to do this summer in Northeast Michigan
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Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Memorial Day to Labor Day with extended summer hours. (Weather Permitting) Open Saturdays & Sundays after Labor Day (Call for hours & info) • Large Collection of Vintage Carnival Rides (Rides for Children of All Ages)
• Batting Cages • 19 Hole Putt-Putt Golf Course (Children 4 and Under Putt Free)
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Leisure Up North
Your 2017 Sunrise Side Activity Guide
Events Pg. 5
Races Pg. 21
For the kids On the water Pg. 27
STAFF
Publisher Elizabeth Gorske Managing Editor Eric Young Editorial Staff Tim Barnum Rachel Farley Kimberly Landenberg Scott Nunn Tiffany Nutt Nick Powers
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Composition Sharon Ehlert Merhia Adrian Advertising Joyce Clark Anthony Kachiros Carla Reeves Anna Klingler
Staff picks
Trails
Golf
Concerts
Throughout
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Contact our offices: Standish: 989-846-4531 West Branch: 989-345-0044 Mio: 989-826-5047 See previews in upcoming editions of:
Arenac County Independent Ogemaw County Herald Oscoda County Herald
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Events
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May 6: Oscoda Conservation District Grow Show • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-8824.
Au Gres City Park and travels down US-23 to Au GresSims school. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 29: Alger Cemetery Memorial Day Service • 10:15 a.m. For more information, visit algerparksandrec.org. 29: Memorial Day Service • 11 a.m. Courthouse lawn, Mio. For more information, call 989-786-0355.
11: Oscoda Conservation District Annual Meeting • 6 p.m. Praxis Church, Mio. For more information, call 989-826-1742.
29: Ogemaw County Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony • 11 a.m. Downtown West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-5170.
12: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
29: Standish Memorial Day Parade • Noon. Starts at Airpark Drive and travels down M-61 to Arenac County Courthouse.
19: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762.
30: Memorial Day Ceremony • 11 a.m. Mills Township Cemetery on Elbow Lake Road. For more information, call 989-836-2660.
27: Steiner Museum Opening and Pancake Breakfast • 8-11 a.m. Steiner Museum, Fairview. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 27: Ogemaw County Humane Society Hot Dog Sale Fundraiser • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brian’s Market, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-7387. 27-28: Memorial Day Rummage & Bake Sale • Living Water Lutheran Church, Mio. For more information, call 989-826-1688. 27-28: Motors ’n’ Mud & Music • Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-233-7263 or 989-846-4461. 28: Au Gres Memorial Day Parade • 1 p.m. Starts at
June 1: Perennial Exchange • 6-7 p.m. West Branch Greenhouse. For more information, call 989-345-1133. 2-3: Women of the Moose Rummage Sale • Mio Moose Lodge. For more information, call 989-848-2756. 3: Benefit Dinner for Ogemaw County Veterans Museum • 4-7 p.m. American Legion, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-836-2660.
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June 9: St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament • Registration 8 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-8463446.
11: AuSable Valley Triathlon • 9 a.m. Boney Park, Fairview. For more information, call 989-848-2020. 11: Fishing Derby • 3-6 p.m. Boardwalk, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-578-8768. 13: Celebrating Arenac Fireworks Fundraiser Auction • Dinner 4-7 p.m., auction 6 p.m. Ali’s UpNorth, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-7131.
9: Run for the WELL of It 5K Wine Fun Run/Walk • 6 p.m. WELL Training Facility, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-1029.
13: The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute • 7 p.m. Northeast Art Center, Standish. For more information, call 989846-9331.
9: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
14: Flag Disposal Ceremony • Noon. American Legion, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-836-2660.
9-11: Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or visit www.noreastr.net.
14: Music by The Sunshine String Band • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
10: Wings of Hope • 10 a.m. to noon. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-4700.
15: Caring Bear Picnic and Kyle Kandal Bicycle Safety Rodeo • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital. For more information, call 989-8463446.
10: Mio Lions Free Kids Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-3900716. 10: Ogemaw County Humane Society Bake Sale Fundraiser • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. M-33 Supply, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-7387. 10: West Branch Optimist Club Free Fishing Derby • Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call Chuck Snyder at 989-942-6608.
15: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by June 9. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 16: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762. 17: Au Gres-Sims-Whitney Fire Department Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-903-5082.
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FAIRVIEW FOOD MARKET
The Arenac Heritage Route Authority and the Standish Historical Depot announce their
Summer Concert Series
Free Concerts Every Thursday, June 22 - August 10 • 6:30-8:30 pm Rain or Shine • Bring a Lawn Chair or Blanket All at the Standish Depot unless otherwise noted.
Famous for our fresh & homesmoked meats, fresh baked breads & doughnuts. Since 1949.
June 22 – Sunshine String Band June 29 – Kowalski Brothers Band July 6 – No Right on Red July 13 – Stix & Stone July 20 – Steve Drzewicki Polka Band July 27 – Double Delight August 10 – Omer City Limits, at Omer City Park For more information call 989-718-3021 or visit www.standishdepot.org EVENTS July 8 – Model A & Model T 6th Annual Car Show at the Standish Historical Depot. Rain or Shine, 10 am to 4 pm October 7 & 8 – Depot Days at the Standish Historical Depot featuring vendors, carnival rides, antique tractors, historical scrapbooks and pictures. Chili, pie, chicken noodle soup and brownie contests. For more info call 989-718-3021 or www.standishdepot.org
Check out our website for our live skycam and to view our weekly specials. www.fairviewfoodmarket.com
Located on the corner of M-33 & M-72 in downtown Fairview, Michigan
989-848-2820 Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 am - 8:30 pm • Closed Sunday
18 hole regulation course in beautiful Northern Michigan
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3 sets of tees for different skill levels 9 holes with cart is $21 • 18 holes with cart is $35 We offer food and beverages (both alcohol and non-alcohol)
Annual Memberships
Dollar Days Every Tuesday! $1 Each Hole (Cart Included) $1 Hot Dogs $1 Domestic Beer 3757 N. Weaver Rd., Comins, MI 48619
Sunday Scramble Every Sunday - Open to Everyone! Call Clubhouse for Details
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Virtual Golf Coming Soon!
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June 17: EAA Chapter 1253 Annual Fly-in • 8 a.m. to noon. West Branch Community Airport. For more information, call Dennis Weiss at 989-873-5908. 17: Pops in the Past Vintage Car Show • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-6713 or visit www.popsinthepast.com. 17: Blessing of the Bikes • Registration begins at 10 a.m. Mio Church of God. For more information, call 989-848-5247. 17: Bikers 4 Kids Fun Day • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-709-6813. 17-18: Mio Pond Fishing Tournament • Begins at noon June 17. For more information, call 989-390-1528. 17-18: Honoring Saganing Traditional Powwow • 1 p.m. Grand Entry at the Powwow Grounds behind the Saganing Tribal Center. For more information, call 800-884-6271. 21: Music by Stix & Stone • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 21-22: Animals From Around the World • 6 p.m. June 21, Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. 10:30 a.m. June 22, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. June 22, Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
22: Music by The Sunshine String Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 23-24: AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Club Show • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or 989-786-1031. 23-25: Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Show • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-239-5074 or 989-737-4960. 24: Doc Harpham Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. For more information, call 989697-5341. 24: Sgt. Justin D. Wisniewski Memorial Golf Scramble • 9 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-529-7324. 24: Open House at Ogemaw County Humane Society Animal Shelter • Noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 989-343-7387. 28: Music by No Right on Red • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8768811. 29: Yo-Master Zeemo • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 29: Music by the Kowalski Brothers Polka Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
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30: Fabulous Fridays “Classy Chassis” • 6-9 p.m. Downtown West Branch.
July 1: Color Me Red, White and Blue 5K Run/ Walk • 9 a.m. Hosted by the Arenac County Independent at the Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-846-4531. 1: Sage Lake Firecracker 5K • 9 a.m. Intersection of Kenyon and Maple roads. For more information, email betsmine@gmail.com. 1: Wertz Warriors Car Show • 9 a.m. Hank’s of Alger. For more information, call 989-942-4081. 1: Duck Race • Noon. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-4700. 1: Hale Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks • Noon. For more information, call Plainfield Township at 989-728-2811. 1: Luzerne Fourth of July Festivities • For more information, call 989-826-5950. 1: American Legion Horse Pulls • 6 p.m. Hale. For more information, call the American Legion at 989-728-5055. 1: Arenac County Fireworks Show • Dusk. DNR state docks, Au Gres.
2: Stand Up 4 Loons Paddleboard and Kayak Races • 8 a.m. Sage Lake DNR boat launch. For more information, call 517-204-8896 or 989-240-0283. 3: Fourth of July Fireworks and Activities • 6:30 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-352-4762. 4: Comins Fourth of July Parade and Free Lunch • 11 a.m.. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 4: Mio Fourth of July Celebration • Parade starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 4: Fourth of July Fishing Derby, Parade and Fireworks • Rose City. For more information, call City Hall at 989-685-2103. 5: Gordon the Magician • 6 p.m. Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 5: Music by Scotty Baker • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 6: Magician Cameron Zvara • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 6: Music by No Right on Red • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 8: Classic Car Show • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mio Flea Market. For more information, call 989-826-6419. 8: Model A and Model T Car Show • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
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July 8: Tolfree Ride On • Registration 9 a.m., motorcycles depart 11 a.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 8: Annual Fly-In • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport, Mio. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 9: Family Fun in the Sun • 1-4 p.m. Elbow Lake Park, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-578-8768. 12: Music by The Reliks • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 13: Gordon the Magician • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
19: Music by Marty Viers and The Island Doctors • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 19-20: Organization for Bat Conservation • 6 p.m. July 19, Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. 10:30 a.m. July 20, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. July 20, Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 19-23: Ogemaw Hills Bike Week • Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch. For more information, visit www.ogemawhillsbikeweek.com. 20: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by July 14. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 20: Music by the Steve Drzewicki Polka Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
13: Music by Stix & Stone • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
21: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762.
14: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
22: Standish-Sterling Coaches Classic Golf Outing • 8:30 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-0433.
15: Relay For Life of Ogemaw County • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call Trisha Jackson at 989-821-1326.
22: Christmas 4 Kids Christmas in July Golf Outing • Shotgun start 9 a.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-4653.
17-20: Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show • Pioneer Power grounds, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-3815.
22-23: Au Gres Summer Slam • 8 a.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-903-5135.
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July
August
24-29: Iosco County Fair • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, visit www.ioscocountyfair. com.
1-5: Arenac County Fair “Hometown Heroes” • Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461.
24-31: Fine Art Show • West Branch Creative Arts Association. For more information, call Patricia Riegle at 989345-0254.
2: Music by Flipside • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
26: Music by Nottingham • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
4-5: American Legion Car Show • Hale. For more information, call the American Legion at 989-728-5055.
26-31: AuSable River Canoe Marathon • Grayling to Oscoda. For more information, visit www.ausablecanoe marathon.org.
4-5: Northern Michigan Relief Sale • Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.reliefsale.org or call 989-848-5904.
27: Bubble Man Ron Lloyd • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
9: Music by the Rifle River Folk Strings • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
27: Music by Double Delight • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
10: Music by Omer City Limits • 6:30 p.m. Omer City Park. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
28-30: Au Gres Cruisers Rock ’n’ Roll Weekend • Street dance 5 p.m. July 28. Car cruise 5 p.m. July 29. Car show 10 a.m. July 30. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-909-0195.
11: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
31-Aug. 4: Youth Fine Arts Day Camp • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northeast Art Center. For more information, call 989-8469331.
12: Badges for a Cause 5K Run/Walk • Mio. For more information, call the Oscoda County Sheriff Department at 989-826-3214. 12: Bee Healthy For Life 2-mile Run/Walk • Registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital Page Memorial Park. For more information, call 989-846-3446. Continued on Page 17
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August 12-13: Victorian Art Fair • Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, visit www.victorianartfair.com. 15-19: Ogemaw County Fair • Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch. For more information, visit www.ogemawcountyfair.org. 16: Music by the Gypsum Kings • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8768811. 16-19: Michigan Mud Jam • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, visit www.michiganmudjam. com.
25-26: First Dam Canoe Challenge • Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-3889 or 989-826-3402. 25-27: OC Riverfest • Mio. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or visit www.ocriverfest.com. 26: Music in the Park • 5 p.m. Moffatt Township Park. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec.org or call 989-859-8418. 27: Senior Free Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716.
September
17: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by Aug. 11. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
2: Wertz Warriors Fundraiser Golf Outing • Shotgun start 1 p.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-4653.
18: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762.
8: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
18-19: Heritage Days • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call Sandy at 734-788-3254.
9: Patriot Day Celebration • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Steiner Museum, Fairview. For more information, call 989-8891742.
19: Mio Lions Club Golf Outing • 9 a.m. Fairview Hills Golf Club, Mio. For more information, call 989-8263331. 19: Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Plow Day • 10 a.m. Wenkel Farms. For more information, call 989-239-5074 or 989-737-4960.
9: Ogemaw County Humane Society Mutt March • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-7387. 11: Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony • 7 p.m. Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, Standish.
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September 11: Tee Off for Tolfree • 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Nightmare Golf Course, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
October 7-8: Depot Days • Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021 or visit www.standishdepot.org.
15: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-352-4762.
13: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
21-22: Tolfree Biofest • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
14: Eagle Fest • Fairview Area Schools. For more information, call 989-848-7045.
22-24: Hale Yes Hot Air Balloon Festival • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, call 989-728-4253.
14: Lake Shore Lap 5K, 10K and Half-marathon for Special Olympics • 8 a.m. Au Gres Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information, call 989-903-5181.
23: Savor It • 5-7:30 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 26: Music in the Park • 5 p.m. Moffatt Township Park. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec.org or call 989-859-8418.
14: Pumpkin Bash • Noon to 5 p.m. Rose City Park. For more information, call 989-685-2103. 20: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-352-4762.
30: Black Bear Festival • Curran. For more information, visit www.curranblackbearfestival.com or call Maxine at 989-848-2958.
21: Halloween at Ogemaw County Humane Society Animal Shelter • Noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 989-343-7387.
30: Ogemaw County Humane Society Silent Auction Dinner • Ogemaw Township Hall on GrAy Road, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-7387.
21: Trunk or Treat • Noon to 5 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-352-4762.
30-Oct. 1: Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival • Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch. For more information, visit www.lambandwoolfestival.com.
Next: Races
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Telling a story with beating drums & traditional dances Beating drums and traditional dances are only some of the ways the Native American culture comes through during the celebration of the Honoring Saganing Traditional Powwow June 17-18. Colorfully adorned dancers show the crowd the power of storytelling and how it has an impact on future nations. “It is an opportunity for us to showcase a social gathering — or powwow — with some different dance styles, some of the different music and drums that the singers have to offer,” said Erik Rodriguez, interim public relations director. “And really it’s a family atmoshere for them to enjoy.” The event will feature vendors selling beadwork, woodwork and other creations. “They have arts and crafts, they come from all over the state to sell their goods — crafts associated with our culture,” Rodriguez said. “All kinds of native art that is prevalent to our culture.” The event showcases the rich and real Native American culture that sometimes is skewed in movies and media. “I think it’s a great educational opportunity,” he said. “People don’t know a lot about Native American culture. They (go) with what they see in Hollywood.” “It is kind of one of those cultures that unless you really immerse yourself in it, get a chance to really see it through the action or get a piece of what it represents — it’s pretty powerful,” Rodriguez continued. “So I think it’s a great opportunity for people to just get a chance to get a little into the native culture.” Grand entry for the event begins at 1 p.m. at the powwow grounds, located at 2750 Worth Rd., Standish.
Races
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June
August
9: Run for the WELL of It 5K Wine Fun Run/Walk • 6 p.m. WELL Training Facility, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-1029.
12: Badges for a Cause 5K Run/Walk • Mio. For more information, call the Oscoda County Sheriff Department at 989-826-3214.
11: AuSable Valley Triathlon • 9 a.m. Boney Park, Fairview. For more information, call 989-848-2020.
12: Bee Healthy For Life 2-mile Run/Walk • Registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital Page Memorial Park. For more information, call 989-846-3446.
July 1: Color Me Red, White and Blue 5K Run/Walk • 9 a.m. Hosted by the Arenac County Independent at Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8464531. 1: Sage Lake Firecracker 5K • 9 a.m. Intersection of Kenyon and Maple roads. For more information, email betsmine@gmail.com.
25-26: First Dam Canoe Challenge • Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-3889 or 989-826-3402.
October 14: Lake Shore Lap 5K, 10K and Half-marathon for Special Olympics • 8 a.m. Au Gres Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information, call 989-903-5181.
2: Stand Up 4 Loons Paddleboard and Kayak Races • 8 a.m. Sage Lake DNR boat launch. For more information, call 517-204-8896 or 989-240-0283. 15: Relay For Life of Ogemaw County • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call Trisha Jackson at 989-821-1326. 26-31: AuSable River Canoe Marathon • Grayling to Oscoda. For more information, visit www.ausablecanoemarathon.org.
Next: Trails
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Trails
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Hiking Island Lake Nature Trail • North of Rose City. Access is found west of M-33 off Loon Lake Loop. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Loud Creek Ski and Hiking Trail • Mio. Access is found by turning east off M-33 on Fourteenth Street then south on Cauchy Road. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Ogemaw Hills Pathway • West Branch. Access is found off Fairview Road, south of Sage Lake Road. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Eickholt-Pressprich Nature Preserve • Au Gres. Access can be found by parking along Michigan Avenue near the intersection with South Tonkey Road, south of US-23. For more information, visit www.sblc-mi.org. Rifle River State Recreation Area • Lupton. Access is found off Rose City Road east of M-33. Includes Rifle River Multi-Use Trail and Pintail Pond trail. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Shore to Shore Trail –– North and East segments • Oscoda County. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Standish Nature Preserve • Access is found at the southeast corner of Bordeau and LaFave roads, east of Arenac State Road. For more information, visit www.sblc-mi.org. Wolf Creek Trail • Mio. Access is found off M-33 north
before the river in Mio, at the DNR parking lot and canoe launch. For more information, visit www.upnorth trails.org.
Biking Loud Creek Ski and Hiking Trail • Mio. Access is located on Cauchy Road off Fourteenth Street. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Rifle River State Recreation Area • Lupton. Access is found off Rose City Road east of M-33. Includes Rifle River Multi-Use Trail. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Shore to Shore Trail –– North and East segments • Oscoda County. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org.
ORV Ambrose Lake Trail • Access is found off Houghton Creek Road, west of Fairview Road, south of Rose City Road. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Hunt Creek Loop • Between Comins and Lewiston. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Meadows Trail • North of Rose City, west of M-33. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Mio Trail • Access is found
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off Richardson Road, north of Miller Road, west of M-33. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Ogemaw Hills Trail • West Branch. West of Fairview Road. Connects with St. Helen and Ambrose Lake trails. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Rose City Trail • West of M-33. Connects with Meadows and Ambrose Lake trails. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org. Saint Helen Trails • Access is found off St. Helen Road north of Old M-55/M-76. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org.
Quilt Trails Oscoda County’s Timberland Quilt Trail • For more information, call 989-848-5757. Maps are available at the Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce. Ogemaw County Quilt Trail • For more information, call the West Branch Chamber of Commerce at 989345-2821 or visit www.wbacc.com/ogemaw county-quilt-trail.
Whispering Hope Ranch • Located on Mayhew Road, east of Beechwood Road, north of Rose City Road. For more information, visit www.whrm.org.
Bird Watching Saginaw Bay Birding Trail • For more information, visit www.saginawbaybirding.org. Sunrise Coast Birding Trail • For more information, visit www.us23heritageroute.org.
Wine Trails Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail • For more information, visit www.us23heritageroute.org.
Horseback Riding Shore to Shore Trail –– North and East segments • Oscoda County. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org.
Next: For the Kids
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For the kids
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June 10: Mio Lions Free Kids Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716. 10: West Branch Optimist Club Free Fishing Derby • Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call Chuck Snyder at 989-942-6608. 11: Fishing Derby • 3-6 p.m. Boardwalk, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-578-8768. 15: Caring Bear Picnic and Kyle Kandal Bicycle Safety Rodeo • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital. For more information, call 989-8463446. 15: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by June 9. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 17: EAA Chapter 1253 Annual Fly-in • 8 a.m. to noon. West Branch Community Airport. For more information, call Dennis Weiss at 989-873-5908. 17: Bikers 4 Kids Fun Day • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-7096813. 21-22: Animals From Around the World • 6 p.m. June 21, Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. 10:30 a.m. June 22, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. June 22, Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
29: Yo-Master Zeemo • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
July 1: Duck Race • Noon. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-4700. 5: Gordon the Magician • 6 p.m. Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 6: Magician Cameron Zvara • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-3622651. 8: Annual Fly-In • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport, Mio. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 9: Family Fun in the Sun • 1-4 p.m. Elbow Lake Park, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-578-8768. 13: Gordon the Magician • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651. 19-20: Organization for Bat Conservation • 6 p.m. July 19, Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. 10:30 a.m. July 20, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. July 20, Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
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September 14-17, 2017
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Thursday • Family Night
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Friday
• Bar Opens at 2 p.m. (must be 21 years of age with picture ID) • Live Music Begins 9 pm • Bright Light Vehicles Showdown Begins 7 pm • Bright Light Parade Follows Showdown
Saturday
Saturday at 9 am, we invite you to join with the Michigan State Firemen’s Association at the Memorial site to pay tribute to all Fire Fighters. They will conduct the Annual Memorial Service and placing of memorial wreaths by Fire Fighter organizations, service clubs and others. • Parade Through Downtown Roscommon Begins 11 am • Michigan Vehicle Extrication Competition Begins at Noon (Pre-registration required) • Bar Opens at Noon until 1 am (must be 21 years of age with picture ID) • Badge Drawing For Prizes Noon until 6 pm • Waterball Contest Begins 12:30 pm
Sponsor of M.F.M.F.C.
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(enter on Industrial Park by the St. Mary’s - Standish Hospital)
Grandstand Events: TUES - Lawnmower/Go-Kart Races WED - Tractor/Truck Pulls - Featuring Thumb Tractor Pulling Association
THUR - 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction FRI - “Donald Benjamin” Concert, up & coming
artist, award-winning songwriter & CMA member
“Strike Three” band in pavilion SAT - Bump ‘n Grind - Featuring TNT Demolition Derby “Omer City Limits” band in pavilion SUN - Mud Bog
Check our website for full event schedule
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For more information call 989-826-8822
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July 20: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by July 14. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 22-23: Au Gres Summer Slam • 8 a.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-903-5135.
21-22: Tolfree Biofest • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
October 14: Eagle Fest • Fairview Area Schools. For more information, call 989-848-7045.
27: Bubble Man Ron Lloyd • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
14: Pumpkin Bash • Noon to 5 p.m. Rose City Park. For more information, call 989-685-2103.
31-Aug. 4: Youth Fine Arts Day Camp • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northeast Art Center. For more information, call 989-846-9331.
21: Halloween at Ogemaw County Humane Society Animal Shelter • Noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 989-343-7387.
August
21: Trunk or Treat • Noon to 5 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-352-4762.
17: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. RSVP by Aug. 11. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 18-19: Heritage Days • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call Sandy at 734-788-3254.
September
Next: On the Water
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Summer events at Skidway Lake Moose Lodge 440 2531 Mills Rd, Prescott
May 28, Memorial Day Weekend Picnic 2-6 p.m. & karaoke following
Tables $10 for weekend June 9, 10, 11 Outdoor Flea Market June 17 Texas BBQ July 2 Fourth of July Picnic 2-6 p.m. Aug. 26 Steak Out Sept. 3 Labor Day Picnic 2-6 p.m. For more info, call 989-873-4350 Dates & times subject to change
On the water
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June
10: Mio Lions Free Kids Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716. 10: West Branch Optimist Club Free Fishing Derby • Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call Chuck Snyder at 989-942-6608. 11: Fishing Derby • 3-6 p.m. Boardwalk, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-578-8768. 17: Au Gres-Sims-Whitney Fire Department Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-903-5082. 17-18: Mio Pond Fishing Tournament • Begins at noon June 17. For more information, call 989-390-1528. 24: Doc Harpham Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-697-5341.
July 4: Fourth of July Fishing Derby, Parade and Fireworks • Rose City. For more information, call City Hall at 989-6852103.
August 27: Senior Free Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716.
Local Waters
Au Sable Lake • Located near Lupton. Access is found on Sumac Trail off East Rose City Road. Au Sable River • Access at Joseph Pillars Park Fishing Pier (ADA compliant); Parmalee Bridge, County Road 489, Luzerne (rustic campground, canoe launch); Deeter Road, Luzerne (rustic camping, picnic area, pavilion, canoe launch); Camp 10 Bridge Road (fishing piers, boat launch). Bass Lake • Comins. Access through Clinton Township Park on Saddleback Lake Road, west of M-33 (picnic area, swimming, boat ramp). Big Creek • Luzerne area access at road crossings and Luzerne boardwalk (fly fishing, fishing). Blue Water Trail • Arenac County. For a complete listing of access sites, visit www.arenaccountygov.com/bluewatertrail. Clear Lake • West Branch. Access is located on Horseshoe Lake Road off Rose City Road, or Clear Lake Road west of Fairview Road. George Lake • Lupton. Access is found on Forest Drive off Shady Shores Road. Hardwood Lake • Prescott. Access is found along Henderson Lake Road south of M-55. Island Lake • Federal campground and day use, on County Road 486 (Loon Lake Loop) west of M-33, north of Rose City (swimming, boating, picnic area, camping). Lake George • West Branch. Access is found on Channel Lake Road off Cook Road.
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Many DNR access areas may require a Recreation Passport. The passport may be obtained from the Secretary of State when renewing your license or any other time, or a window sticker may be purchased at a state park. An annual pass is currently $11 for vehicles.
Local Waters Mack Lake • Mio. Access at USFS park, County Road 489, east of M-33 (rustic camping, fishing, boating). McCollum Lake • Curran. Access is found off McCollum Lake Road, west of M-65 (boat launch, swimming, fishing, rustic camping). Mio Pond (Mio Hydroelectric Dam Backwaters) • Access at Oscoda County Park on Jay Smith Drive, off Eighth Street (rustic and improved campsites, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, swimming, pavilion); at the end of Pond Drive, west of M-33 (camping, fishing piers, picnic, boat launch); at the end of Gerber Road, off Popps Road west of M-33 (rustic camping, picnic, swimming); Camp 10 Road south of West Cherry Creek Road (fishing piers, boat launch). Muskrat Lake • Elmer Township, Oscoda County. Access at DNR Park on Helmer Lake Road, west of M-33 (swimming beach, fishing, boating, rustic campsites, picnic area). Oasis Lake • Access is found off M-76, between Sterling and Alger (swimming, fishing, picnic area, children’s playground, beach volleyball, horseshoe pits). For more information, call 989-846-6188. Peach Lake • West Branch. Access is found off Brick Road between M-55 and State Road. Perry Lake • Fairview. Access at Comins Township Park, Reber Road, west of North Abbe Road (swimming beach, day park with pavilion, boat launch).
Point Au Gres Park • Au Gres. Access from US-23 is found by taking Santiago Road south to Gordon Road, and going east to Rumsey Road (swimming, fishing, picnic area, children’s playground, beach volleyball, horseshoe pits). For more information, call 989-846-6188. Rifle Lake • Lupton. DNR access is found along Birchpoint Drive in Shady Shores Park. Rifle River • Flows through Arenac and Ogemaw counties (canoe launch). DNR access sites are located all along the Rifle River. Some access sites include the Rifle River Recreation Area, Sage Lake Road, State Road, Rifle River Trail and Greenwood Road, with additional crossings in Omer and Standish. Sage Lake • Lupton. DNR access sites are found along Sage Lake Road, east of M-33 and north of M-55. Smith Lake • Comins Township, Oscoda County. Access at Smith Lake Park, Caldwell Road, north of M-33 (county day park, picnic area with pavilion, swimming beach, playground). Tee Lake • Lewiston. DNR access and park is found by going east on Tee Lake Road off North Red Oak Road (County Road 489) to Mielke Way Drive (boat dock and ramp). Wagner Lake • Access at USFS Rustic Camping Area, Wagner Lake Road west of M-33, north of Rose City (rustic camping, swimming, fishing).
Next: Golf
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Golf
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June
September
9: St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament • Registration 8 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-8463446.
2: Wertz Warriors Fundraiser Golf Outing • Shotgun start 1 p.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-4653.
24: Sgt. Justin D. Wisniewski Memorial Golf Scramble • 9 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-529-7324.
July
11: Tee Off for Tolfree • 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Nightmare Golf Course, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
Disc Golf
22: Standish-Sterling Coaches Classic Golf Outing • 8:30 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-0433.
Ogemaw Hills Disc Golf Course • Ogemaw Hills Recreation Complex, Old Dam Road South of M-55, West Branch.
22: Christmas 4 Kids Christmas in July Golf Outing • Shotgun start 9 a.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-4653.
Old Airport Disc Golf Course • US-23 to N. Court St., left onto Industrial Parkway, Au Gres.
August 19: Mio Lions Club Golf Outing • 9 a.m. Fairview Hills Golf Club, Mio. For more information, call 989-8263331.
Next: Concerts
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Concerts
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May 12: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741. 19: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762. 27-28: Motors ’n’ Mud & Music • Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-233-7263 or 989-846-4461.
June 9: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741. 9-11: Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or visit www.noreastr.net. 13: The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute • 7 p.m. Northeast Art Center, Standish. For more information, call 989846-9331. 14: Music by The Sunshine String Band • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989876-8811.
21: Music by Stix & Stone • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 22: Music by The Sunshine String Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 28: Music by No Right on Red • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8768811. 29: Music by the Kowalski Brothers Polka Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
July 5: Music by Scotty Baker • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 6: Music by No Right on Red • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-7183021. 12: Music by The Reliks • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 13: Music by Stix & Stone • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 14: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
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16: Music by the Gypsum Kings • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8768811. 18: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762. 26: Music in the Park • 5 p.m. Moffatt Township Park. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec.org or call 989-859-8418.
July 19: Music by Marty Viers and The Island Doctors • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 20: Music by the Steve Drzewicki Polka Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 21: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762. 26: Music by Nottingham • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
August 2: Music by Flipside • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
September 8: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741. 15: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762. 26: Music in the Park • 5 p.m. Moffatt Township Park. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec.org or call 989-859-8418.
October 13: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741. 20: Friday Fireside Concert • 7-9 p.m. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 888-3524762.
9: Music by the Rifle River Folk Strings • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989876-8811. 10: Music by Omer City Limits • 6:30 p.m. Omer City Park. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 11: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call Emerson at 989-657-0741.
2017 Summer Music Series
Thursdays • 7 p.m. • Irons Park, West Branch Starting June 29
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