Out & About - May 2021 Editor's note: Out and About is a calendar feature for community events and activites across the region. Please do not include any paid advertising. To submit an item for publication visit upnorthvoice.com/eventsubmission, or email mconstance@ upnorthvoice.com. Please contact event coordinators to ensure events are ongoing. Please follow Covid regulations and wear a mask to all events. ROSCOMMON COUNTY 1- Spring community cleanup in Roscommon from 9 a.m. To noon at the AuSable River Center. Lunch provided by Roscommon Rotary. 1- Gahaghan Nature preserve is hosting its annual Spring Cleanup from 9 a.m. To Noon. Lunch at the AuSable River Center to follow. 5 – Gypsy Moth Zoom meeting hosting by Michigan State University from 4-5 p.m. For info visit canr.msu. edu/events. 22 – St. Helen Summer Kickoff at Richfield Township Park at 9 a.m. Corn-hole, BBQ Rib Cook off, Disk Golf, Pie Eating Contest and much more. For info contact the chamber at 989-387-3725. 24 – Houghton Lake Business Expo at Northern Event Center from 4-7 p.m. For info contact the chamber at 989-366-5644. Regularly scheduled events: The "Community Farm and
Artisan Market" is opening for outdoor sales May 7-Oct. 16. Outdoor vendors are open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. The indoor market is open the same hours as the outdoor market as well, but also Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at Skip's Lounge on the corner of Old 27 and M-55, 8895 W. Houghton Lake Drive. Roscommon Train Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. The museum is located at 815 Lake Street in Roscommon. Thursdays: • RADL Story time for the little ones – Story time with Miss Julie is fun! We have a story, crafts, and a healthy snack. Every Thursday at 10:30 am Fridays: • RADL Open tech hour – if you have questions regarding your computer, tablet, phone, or library services come to the library at 2pm and we will sit down with you one on one to answer any questions. 1st Thursday of each month: • Veterans Coffee Hour: Beginning January 4, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Honoring the service of our military veterans. We invite you to enjoy coffee and donuts with us. The Roscommon County Airport. 5218 E. Houghton Lake Drive. Details Here. 2nd Sunday of each month: • VFW Country Breakfast 8 a.m. - 12 noon. VFW Post 4159,
located across from the Roscommon Post Office. OGEMAW COUNTY 14 – Second Annual Ogemaw Kids Golf Tournament at the Nightmare Golf Course. For information contact Denny Shumway at 989-701-2507. 15 – Corn Hole Tournament from 11 a.m. To 6 p.m. at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds on Rifle River Trail. For information call 989-312-2331. 20 – Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters meeting at 6 p.m. at Ogemaw Height High School, Room 210. for Info call Pat at 989-3120864. OSCODA COUNTY The AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Club is holding its show on June 25 and 26, 2021 (Friday & Saturday) at the lovely, wooded Oscoda County Fairgrounds on Caldwell Road off of M33 between Mio and Fairview. Hours - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring antique tractor & machine exhibits, gas engines & related machinery, tractor & kid’s games with prizes, flea market, swap meet, craft vendors, tractor pulling, and a tractor parade. All farm equipment exhibitors, flea market, craft and swap meet vendors are welcome and it is N/C to set up or exhibit even for non-members. Rustic camping is available for a small fee. Some sites with electric. Food is
available on site. Gate fee is $3.00 per person. Children under 12 years are FREE!! For more information call 989 370-5471or 989 387-4332 or like us on Facebook. Looking for CRAFTERS, VENDORS, SWAP MEET, FLEA MARKET, YARD SALERS, or you just want to get rid of your stuff. It is FREE to set up at the AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Show on June 25 & 26, 2021 at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. Spots available both indoors & out. Camping is allowed for a small fee. To reserve your spot call Cathy 248 821-4665. CRAWFORD COUNTY 5 - Open skeet and trap at the Grayling Sportsman's Club at 11 a.m. 8 – Project graduation pig roast at Hanson Hills from 4-7 p.m. 15 – Grayling Vikings Football Golf Outing at Grayling Country Club. For info contact Coach Eric Tunney at 989-787-0348. ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 7
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