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LEISURE Up North
Your 2019 Sunrise Side Activity Guide
Plenty to do during summer in Northern Michigan By Eric Young
ericyoung@ogemawherald.com 989-387-9036
“There’s just nothing to do.” It’s a comment we hear a lot, especially from our youth. But if you live or vacation in Northern Michigan and honestly believe those words, you’re not looking hard enough. There are so many activities spread throughout the summer, things for people of all ages to enjoy. From county fairs to 5Ks to fishing derbies and more, the summer-
time is full of fun family activities. Our Up North Leisure Guide, which provides information about events occurring between May and October. The events center around our coverage area, including Oscoda, Ogemaw and Arenac counties, as well as some of the surrounding area. If you’re looking for something to do, you’ll find countless ideas in the pages that follow. We encourage you to take some time while you are enjoying your sum-
Keep up on the area events:
mer actitivies to stop at our great local businesses. These businesses make up a large part of the communities we live in, and continue to help our communities thrive. It is with their help that we are able to provide you with this calendar of events every year. So take some time, browse through the pages and plan out your summer activities. Some events may be added after the publication of the Up North Leisure Guide, but don’t fret. We will update the
lists the last week of each month in each of our newspapers, the Oscoda County Herald, the Ogemaw County Herald and the Arenac County Independent. To subscribe to any of these papers, call 989-3450044. Enjoy your summer, and don’t forget to share your memories with us. Send your photos to info@ogemawherald. com or share them on our Facebook page and we might just use some of them in one of our newspapers.
Contact our offices to subscribe: Mio: 989-826-5047 Standish: 989-846-4531 West Branch: 989-345-0044 On the cover: Kids fish along the river in Rose City during the annual Fourth of July fishing derby. © 2019
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COME JOIN US JULY 30 AUGUST 3, 2019 FOR THE...
ARENAC COUNTY FAIR Tuesday, July 30
Anderson Midways open @ 6pm
Wednesday, July 31 • Senior Day
Tribute Artist Bryan Elzie Dixon returns “Classic Crooners” Truck and Tractor Pulls (Thumb Tractor Pulling Association)
Thursday, August 1
4H/FFA Livestock Auction
Friday, August 2
Jedi Mind Trip and Steve Armstrong and the 25 cent Beer Band
Saturday, August 3
Kids Day (11am-3pm) Bump n’ Run by TNT Demolition Derby Band - Strike Three Band Full schedule available at arenaccountyfair.jimdo.com
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2019 Up North Leisure Guide • Page 5 Veterans march to the sound of applause during the 2018 Memorial Day parade in Standish.
May
4: Glow Fun Walk • Registration 8 p.m. Rose City Park. For more information, call 989-685-2103. 4: Oscoda County Grow Show • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-8824. 4, 11: Areawide Youth Art Show • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northeast Art Center, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-9331. 11: Open Mike Night • Potluck 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Comins Community Center. For more information, call 989-657-0741. 12: Arenac Choraleers Spring Concert • 7 p.m. Standish-Sterling Central High School auditorium. For more information, call 989-846-9331. 15: West Branch Chamber Golf Outing • For more information, call 989-345-2821. 17: Arenac Community Funds Golf Outing • 10 a.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-903-5272 or 989-751-7846.
18: Summer Kick-off and Family Fun Day • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725. 26: Au Gres Memorial Day Parade • 1 p.m. Starts at Edmonds’ Au Gres Inn and travels down US-23 to Au GresSims school. For more information, call 989-751-3695. 27: Memorial Day Service • Memorial Wall, Mio. For more information, call 989-786-0355. 27: Standish Memorial Day Parade • Noon. Starts at Airpark Drive and travels down M-61 to Arenac County Courthouse. 27: Memorial Day Service • 10:15-11:15 a.m. Alger Cemetery. For more information, visit www.algerparksan drec.org or call 989-859-8418. 27: Ogemaw County Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony • 11 a.m. Downtown West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-5170. 30: Memorial Day Ceremony • 11 a.m. Mills Township Cemetery on Elbow Lake Road. For more information, call 989-836-2660.
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Adelle Cline plays with bubbles her mother is spraying for her at the 2018 Nor-East’r Music and Art Festival.
31-June 1: Junque in the Trunk Community Yard Sale • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Countywide garage and yard sale, additional spaces available at the Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461.
June TBA: Caring Bear Picnic • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ascension Standish Hospital Page Memorial Park. TBA: Ascension Standish Hospital Charity Golf Outing • 8 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-3446. TBA: Honoring Saganing Traditional Powwow • 1 p.m. Powwow Grounds behind the Saganing Tribal Center, Standish. For more information, call 800-884-6271. TBA: Sgt. Justin D. Wisniewski Memorial Golf Outing • 9 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-529-7324.
1: Soles for Cardio • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-3433700. 1: Motors ’n’ Mud • Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461. 5: Music by Kowalski Brothers Polka Band • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-8768811. 7: Surline Elementary PTO Color Run • 6 p.m. Surline Elementary School. For more information, call 989-3434700. 7-8: Arenac County Community Garage Sale • For more information, call 989-391-5396. 7-9: Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or visit www.noreastr.net. 8: 75th Annual Iris Show • 1:30 p.m. Oscoda County Community Center. For more information, email adambo_iris@yahoo.com.
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2019 Au Gres Area Events MAY 26 – Au Gres Memorial Day Parade, 1 pm. Starts at Edmond’s Au Gres and travels down US-23 to Au Gres-Sims School JUNE 5 – Music in the Park featuring “Kowalski Brothers Polka Band”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JUNE 7 – County-wide Garage Sale JUNE 12 – Taste of Au Gres, 5 pm, Au Gres City Park JUNE 12 – Music in the Park featuring “Sunshine String Band”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JUNE 15 – Au Gres-Sims-Whitney Fire Dept. Walleye Tournament , 7 am DNR state docks. Weigh-in at 3 pm. JUNE 17 – Live Auction Fireworks Fundraiser, 6 pm, Ali’s UpNorth in Au Gres JUNE 19 – Music in the Park featuring “Josh Ramses Band”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JUNE 22 – Doc Harpham Fishing Tournament JUNE 26 – Music in the Park featuring “Brent & Jeremy”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JULY 3 – Music in the Park featuring “Kountry Klass Band”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm
JULY 6 – Arenac County Fireworks Show at Dusk, DNR State Docks JULY 10 – Music in the Park featuring “Ernest Entertainment”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JULY 17 – Music in the Park featuring “Flipside”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm JULY 24 – Music in the Park featuring “Marty Viers & the Island Doctors”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm
JULY 26-28 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend, Street Dance on Friday night, Spectacular 14-mile car cruise on Saturday and Car Show Sunday JULY 31 – Music in the Park featuring “Nottingham Band”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm AUGUST 7– Music in the Park featuring “Gypsum Kings”, Au Gres City Park, 6:30 pm
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Kids and their parents line the river in Irons Park during the 2018 Small Fry Trout Derby in West Branch.
8: Forestry Open House • 9 a.m. Mio Ranger Station. For more information, call 989-826-3252.
11: Back to the Bricks Car Show • 5-8 p.m. Downtown West Branch.
8: St. Helen Snowpackers “No Snow” Fun Run • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
12: Music by Sunshine String Band • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
8: AuSable Valley Triathlon • 8 a.m. Wayside Recreation Site in Mio and Boney Park in Fairview. For more information, call 989-848-2020.
13-15: Bluegill Festival • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
8: Cardinal Optimist Club Fishing Derby • 9 a.m. to noon, Skidway Lake boardwalk. For more information, call 989-387-2640. 8: Lions Club Free Kids Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716. 8-9: Steiner Museum Art Show • Steiner Museum Fairview. For more information, call Sally at 989-826-3292. 8-9: Free Fishing Weekend • Oscoda County. For more information, call the chamber at 989-826-3331. 8: Small Fry Trout Derby • Registration 8:30 a.m., fishing runs from 9-11 a.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-942-6608. 10: Country Gardeners Club Plant Exchange • 6:30 p.m. Mio. For more information, call 810-710-1361.
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. 14: Flag Disposal Ceremony • 6 p.m. American Legion, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-836-2660. 15: LumberJack Brew Fest • Forward Conference Center, West Branch. For more information, call 989-3453503. 15: Au Gres-Sims-Whitney Fire Department Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. Weighins at 3 p.m. For more information, call 989-876-6270. 15: 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. 15: EAA Chapter 1253 Annual Fly-in • 8 a.m. to noon. West Branch Community Airport. For more information, call Phil Shaw at 989-345-3717.
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2019 Up North Leisure Guide • Page 11 Karen Hawkins leads a line of tractors through the fairgrounds during the 2018 AuSable Valley Engine and Tractor Show.
15: Centennial Corn Hole Tournament • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tawas Point State Park. For more information, call 989-362-5041.
22: Doc Harpham Walleye Tournament • 7 a.m. DNR state docks, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-6975341.
17: Arenac Fireworks Fundraiser Auction • 6 p.m. Ali’s UpNorth in Au Gres. For more information, call 989-8767131.
29: Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Show • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-239-5074 or 989-737-4960.
17: Country Gardeners Club Stone Cottage Tour • 10 a.m. Mio. For more information, call 810-710-1361.
26: Music by Brent & Jeremy • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
19-20: Wildlife Safari • 10:30 a.m. Whittemore Branch Library. 6 p.m. June 19, Omer Little Eagles Nest Library. 10:30 a.m. June 20, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
26-27: Magic by Cameron Zvara • June 26 10:30 a.m., Whittemore Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. June 27, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
19: Music by Josh Ramses Band • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 20: Music by Rhett Yocum • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 22: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989343-3700. 22-23: Mio Pond Fishing Tournament • Begins at noon June 22. For more information, call 989-390-1528.
27: Music in the Park —B-Side Growlers • Irons Park, West Branch. 27: Music by Stix & Stone • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 28: Classy Chassis Car Show • 6-9 p.m. Downtown West Branch. 28-29: AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Club Show • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-826-3331 or 989-786-1031.
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The Arenac Heritage Route Authority and the Standish Historical Depot announce their
Summer Concert Series
Free Concerts • Every Thursday June 20 - August 22 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Rain or Shine • Bring a Lawn Chair or Blanket Farmers Market • Fridays, May 24-October 4 • 2-6:30pm
June 20 Rhett Yocom, Local Blues Band June 27 Stix and Stone, Great Variety Band July 11 Sunshine String Band, Oldies, Country & Bluegrass
July 18 The Reliks, Great country music by July 25 Aug. 8 Aug. 15 Aug. 22
local people
Point Blank, Local band, classic rock Steve Drzewicki, Polka Band Shades of a King, Elvis Impersonator Omer City Limits, In Omer
July 13 – Model A & Model T 8th Annual Car Show. Rain or Shine, 10 am to 4 pm October 5 & 6 – Depot Days Second annual Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Depot Friday, November 29 Santa visits with hot chocolate and cookies! For more info call 989-718-3021 or www.standishdepot.org
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Friendliest Little Fiber Festival Around!
• Fiber • Fine Yarns • Books • Tools • Unique Garments • Knitting/spinning/crochet/felting/dyeing/wearing supplies • Fiber Related Home Decor
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Fireworks explode over Newman Park in Skidway Lake on July 4, 2018.
July
TBA: Duck Race • Noon. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-4700. TBA: Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks • Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989-873-4411. TBA: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989343-3700. 3: Clinton Township Family Fun Fest • Live music 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Skyline Event Center, Comins. For more information, call 989-390-5511. 3: Music by Kountry Klass Band • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 3: PaleoJoe • 10:30 a.m. Whittemore Library. 10:30 a.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
4: Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks • Parade at noon. Hale. For more information, call Plainfield Township at 989-728-2811. 4: Fourth of July Fishing Derby, Parade and Fireworks • Parade at 4 p.m., Rose City. For more information, call City Hall at 989-685-2103. 4: Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks • 6 p.m. Downtown West Branch. Fireworks at dusk on M-30. For more information, call 989-345-2821. 4: Mio Fourth of July • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Lawn; parade at 2 p.m.; fireworks at dusk over Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-826-3331. 6: Sage Lake Firecracker 5K • 9 a.m. Intersection of Kenyon and Maple roads. For more information, email betsmine@gmail.com. 6: Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks • Luzerne, fireworks at dusk. For more information, call 989-826-5950. 6: American Legion Horse Pull • Hale. For more information, call the American Legion at 989-728-5055.
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Benjamin Realty 989-685-2414 Bryan’s Processing 989-225-9100 Chemical Bank 989-685-2461 City of Rose City 989-685-2103 Debbi’s Tax Service 989-685-2441 Faull Inn 989-685-2406 Fernelius Chevrolet 989-685-2401 Green Contracting 989-685-2100 Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc. 989-345-4700 Island Lake Resort 989-685-2325 J. Card Surveying 989-685-5075 Kirtland Insurance Agy. 989-685-2614 LogHaven Bed & Breakfast 989-685-3527 McDonald’s of Rose City 989-685-3773
Mercantile Bank of Michigan 989-685-3909 New Sunrise Cafe 989-473-3268 Ogemaw County Herald 989-345-0044 Ogemaw County Voice 989-745-8355 Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club 989-473-3062 Ogemaw Veterinary Clinic 989-685-3941 Pinnacle Rehabilitation 989-343-3000 R&R Tire LLC 989-685-2900 Rose City Ace Hardware 989-685-3945 Rose City Automotive 989-685-2417
Rose City Concrete 989-685-2007 Rose City Dental PLC 989-685-8668 Rose City Realty 989-685-2413 Rose City RV Center 989-685-3461 Rose Hills Resort 989-685-3978 Delaney’s Wood Fired Maple Syrup 989-820-9958 Shanda Berdan Counseling SVCS 989-255-9079 Shulze, Ozwald, Miller & Edwards PC 989-685-2411 State Farm Insurance 989-685-3935 Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Homes 989-685-2133
Rose City Cafe 989-685-2234
Villa at Rose City 989-685-9400
Rose City Chiropractic Clinic 989-685-2631
Warbler’s Cove Family Campground & RV Resort 989-473-2211
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Sherry and George Rutkowske pose for a photo in their era attire at the Model A and T Car Show in Standish last year.
6: Arenac County Fireworks Show • Dusk at the DNR state docks in Au Gres.
13: Helping Hands 5K Run and Auction • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
6: St. Helen Fireworks • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
13: We Care Shop and Kids Carnival • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
10: Music by Ernest Entertainment • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
13: Model A and Model T Car Show • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989846-2771.
10: Joel’s AstroReader Magical Comedy Show • 10:30 a.m. Whittemore Library. For more information, call 989362-2651. 11: Music in the Park — Taylor Tuckey • Irons Park, West Branch. 11: Music by the Sunshine String Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989718-3021. 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. 13: Annual Fly-In • 7 a.m. Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport, Mio. For more information, call 989-848-2446.
13: Christmas For Kids Golf Outing • 9 a.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-3052963. 14: Fun in the Sun Family Fun Day • 1-4 p.m. Elbow Lake Park, Skidway Lake. For more information, call 989578-8768. 17: Music by FlipSide • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 17-18: Wacky Science with Doug Scheer • 10:30 a.m. July 17, Whittemore Branch Library; 10:30 a.m. July 18, Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
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Larry Pollard and his grandson Nicholas Pollard check out one of the hit and miss engines on display at the 2018 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show.
18: Music in the Park — Revolver • Irons Park, West Branch. 18: Music by The Reliks Band • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021. 18-21: Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show • Pioneer Power grounds, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-3815.
23-27: Youth Fine Arts Day Camp • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northeast Art Center, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-9331 for more information. 24: Marty Viers and the Music Doctors • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811. 24: Creatures of the Night • 10:30 a.m. Whittemore Library. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
20: Standish-Sterling Coaches Classic Golf Outing • 8:30 a.m. Pine River Golf Course, Standish. For more information, call 989-846-0433.
25: Wildlife Superpowers • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
20-21: Relay For Life of Ogemaw County • 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call Mary Bell at 989-709-6795.
25: Music by Point Blank • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
20-21: Steiner Museum Quilt Show • Steiner Museum, Fairview. For more information, call Sally at 989-8263292.
25: Joel’s AstroReader Magical Comedy Show • 10:30 a.m. Au Gres Community Library. 2 p.m. Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish. For more information, call 989-362-2651.
22-26: We Care Shop — Christmas in July • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
25: Music in the Park — Rock Show • Irons Park, West Branch.
22-27: Iosco County Fair • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, visit www.ioscocountyfair. com.
26: Tee Off for Tolfree • 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shotgun starts. Nightmare Golf Course. For more information, call 989-343-3700.
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Emma Banning, Ivy the cow and Harlie Wascher pose for a picture during the 2018 Arenac County Fair.
27: Country Gardeners Club Lewiston Garden Walk • For more information, call 810-710-1361. 27: Family Fun Festival • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725. 27: Alger Music in the Park • TBA. Moffatt Township Park. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec. org or call 989-859-8418. 27-28: AuSable River Canoe Marathon • Grayling to Oscoda. For more information, visit www.ausablecanoe marathon.org. 27-28: Rock ’n’ Roll Weekend • Au Gres. Cruise and party Saturday and car show Sunday. For more information, 989-876-6270. 30-Aug. 3: Arenac County Fair “Pirates of the Fairibbean” • Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461. 31: Music by Nottingham Band • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
August
TBA: Butterflies in the Park • 10 a.m. to noon. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-4700. TBA: Go Outside! Family Fun • Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989343-3700. TBA: Ride to Provide for Lydia’s Gate • For more information, call 989-826-5531. TBA: Grow and Grill • 5-7 p.m. Tolfree Wellness Park Pavilion, West Branch. For more information, call 989343-3700. 1: Music in the Park — Miranda and the M-80s • Irons Park, West Branch. 2: Wild West Show and Rodeo • 7-9 p.m. Downtown West Branch.
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Bob and David Freeman get their crosscut saw ready to compete against Jason Hiser at last year’s Lumberjack Heritage Days in Oscoda County.
2: Northern Michigan Relief Sale • Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-848-5904.
10: Badges for a Cause 5K Run/Walk • Mio. For more information, call the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office at 989-826-3214.
3: Music in the Park • 1 p.m. Rose City Park. For more information, call 989-685-2103.
10-11: Lumberjack Heritage Days • Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information, call Sandy at 734788-3254.
3: Annual Boat Wash • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725. 3: American Legion Car Show • Hale. For more information, call the American Legion at 989-728-5055.
10-11: Victorian Art Fair • Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-2744 or visit www.victorianartfair.com.
7: Music by The Gypsum Kings • 6:30 p.m. Au Gres City Park. For more information, call 989-876-8811.
13-17: Ogemaw County Fair • Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch. For more information, visit www. ogemawcountyfair.org.
8: Music by Steve Drzewicki • 6:30 p.m. at the Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-7183021.
13-17: Michigan Mud Jam • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, visit www.michiganmudjam. com.
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.
15: Music by Shades of a King • 6:30 p.m. Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-7183021.
9-11: ORV Jam • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725.
17: We Care Shop — “John on the Roof” • St. Helen. For more information, call 989-389-3725. 22: Music by Omer City Limits • 6:30 p.m. Omer City Park. For more information, call 989-718-3021.
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An old car sits on display during the Crappy Car Show in 2018.
23: Lions Club Senior Free Fishing Day • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-0716.
8: Crappy Car Show • 10 a.m. Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461.
24-25: First Dam Canoe Challenge • Mio Pond. For more information, call 989-390-3889 or 989-826-3402.
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.
31: Wertz Warriors Golf Outing • Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Knoll View Golf Course, Au Gres. For more information, call 989-876-4653.
September
TBA: Live 65 Music Festival • Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more information, visit www.haleyes. org. TBA: Music in the Park • 5 p.m. Moffatt Township Park, Alger. For more information, visit www.algerparksandrec. org or call 989-859-8418. 7: Ogemaw County Humane Society Mutt March • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Irons Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-7387.
14: Legends of Las Vegas by Jerry Armstrong • Forward Conference Center, West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-3503. 22: TNT State Championship Bump and Run • 6 p.m. Arenac County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 989-846-4461. 24: Oscoda/Ogemaw Conservation District Outdoor Extravaganza • Noon to 5 p.m. Camp Timbers. For more information, call 989-884-1354. 28: Living Water Church Health Fair • 207 E. Fourth St., Mio. For more information, call 989-826-5585. 28: Black Bear Festival • Curran. For more information, visit www.curranblackbearfestival.com or call Maxine at 989-848-2958.
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Brooke Provoast’s hair flies as she heads down the slide at last year’s Pumpkin Bash in Rose City.
28-29: Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival • Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch. For more information, visit www.lambandwoolfestival.com.
October
TBA: Cancer Survivor Picnic • Tolfree Wellness Park, West Branch. For more information, call 989-343-3700. 3-5: Hospice Quilt Walk • Downtown West Branch. For more information, call 989-345-2821. 5-6: Depot Days • Standish Historical Depot. For more information, call 989-718-3021 or visit www.standishdepot.org. 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. 12: Lakeshore Lap 5K, 10K and Half-marathon for Special Olympics • 8 a.m. Au Gres Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information, call 989-903-5375. 12: Eagle Fest • Fairview Area Schools. For more information, call 989-848-7045.
12: Pumpkin Bash • Rose City Park. For more information, call 989-685-2103. 19: Fall Pumpkin Fest • Noon to 5 p.m. Comins Township Park. For more information, call 989-848-8138. Jason from the Great Lakes Timber show demonstrates jumping rope on a free floating log at last year’s Fairview Eagle Fest.
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Hiking
Biking
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 located on Cauchy Road off Fourteenth Street. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Rose City Trail • West of M-33. Connects with Meadows and Ambrose Lake trails. For more information, visit www. upnorthtrails.org. St. 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 989-3452821 or visit www.visitwestbranch.com/quilttrail.shtml.
Horseback Riding
Shore to Shore Trail –– North and East segments • Oscoda County. For more information, visit www.upnorthtrails.org.
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.
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MIO FLEA MARKET
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June 14-15, 2019
Friday: Kid’s Day! Mac & Cheese Dinner! Car Show! Carnival Rides and Games! Saturday: Cheesy CheeseTown Parade! Baseball Card Show and Signing! 2 and 5 Mile races and Kids Fun Run! Fireworks at Dusk!!!
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• Birdhouses • Lawn Decor • Jewelry • The Coin Shop: Buying & Selling Coins, Gold & Silver, Knives & Swords, & Charms • Old New/Used Antiques & Glass • Tools, Books, Music, Video Games, Movies, Jewelry & More FREE PARKING • NO ADMISSION • VENDORS WELCOME
For more information call 989-826-8822
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Local Waters
Devoe Lake • Lupton. Access at Rifle River Recreation Area on Rose City Road east of Lupton Road. Elbow Lake • Prescott. Access from Elbow Lake Park Road off Lucinda Drive. Grousehaven Lake • Lupton. Access at Rifle River Recreation Area on Rose City Road east of Lupton 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. 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).
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