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UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL

The Tawas Bay Figure Skaters Club,  invites everyone to their annual spring ice show “British Invasion: Rock the Rink” at the Tawas Bay Ice Arena on M-55, Tawas City:

Friday, April 3^rd 7-9pm Saturday, April 4^th 7-9pm.

The show features special guest pro skaters and Tawas Blackhawks Youth Hockey players. Admission $10 per person.

 

The WE Players,  will hold auditions for the play “The 33 Little Pigs”. 

Tuesday, April 7^th 5:30pm. 

Wednesday, April 8^th 5:30pm

 At the Tawas Bay Playhouse, 401 Newman Street, East Tawas. Auditioning ages 7-12 for the play May 29^th-31^st. For more information call 989-820-5257.

 

 

The Whittemore Chamber of Commerce,  will host a Spring Craft Show Saturday, April 11^th, 9am-3pm, at the chamber, 405 East Sherman Street, Whittemore. For table rental information call 734-693-5773

 

Easter Egg Hunt: MyMichigan Medical Center, 805 West Cedar Street in Standish, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 10:30am. For kids ages 1-12 with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. 

 

Books & Brews Collective: Olde Mill Coffee. 633 West Campbell Street in Alpena will host a Books and Brews Collective on Saturday, April 4th from 11am-1pm. Gather with fellow book enthusiasts over coffee and crafts and discuss the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Cost is $10 and includes a drink and craft supplies. 

 

Maple Syrup Celebration Day: The Alcona FFA will hold their 17th annual Maple Celebration Day on Saturday, April 11th from 9am-2pm at Alcona High School, 51 North Barlow Road in Lincoln. They will be serving their legendary breakfast, have tours of their operation, and hold the Alcona FFA syrup sale. 

 

Lydia's Gate Auction: The Lydia's Gate Spring Awakening Auction will take place at the Mio-AuSable High School, 1110 East 8th Street in Mio on Saturday Aprill 11th at 10am. Live auction, basket raffle, games, live music, food and drinks. 

 

Ducks Unlimited Dinner: The AuSable Valley Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet will be held Saturday, April 11th. Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6:15 at the Oscoda American Legion Post #274 at 849 South State Street in Oscoda. 

 

No Baloney: The band, No Baloney will perform on Saturday, April 11th at 8pm at Edelweiss Tavern on US-23 in Oscoda. Part of their Bad Decisions Tour. 

 

Klondike Challenge Weekend: The AuSable River Canoe Marathon will hold the annual Klondike Challenge Weekend on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday April 12th in Oscoda. 

• Saturday April 11th: Canoe/Kayak Challenge at Huntington Bank
  • Registration begins @ 11 am
  • Pre-race briefing @ 12:40 pm
  • Race begins @ 1:00 pm
• Sunday April 12th: 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run Challenge
  • Registration begins @ 12 noon at the Oscoda High School parking lot
  • Race begins @ 1:00 pm 

Intro to Stained Glass: RLD Glass Art & Restoration and Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus will hold the class Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesday, April 15th from 6-8pm at the Oscoda Campus of ACC at 5800 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda. You will learn the basics of scoring, cutting, and copper foiling stained glass to make a stained glass suncatcher. All tools, materials, and equipment will be provided. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Cost is $35 and you can sign up by calling 989-358-7295 or emailing dykesc@alpenacc.edu.  

 

Spring Craft & Vendor Show: The Alpena VFW Post #2496 will hold the 3rd Annual Alpena Spring Craft and Vendor Show at the post at 2900 Connon Road in Alpena on Saturday, April 18th from 9am-3pm.  

 

Annual School Auction: Fairview Area Schools, 1879 East Miller Road in Fairview, will hold their annual school auction on Saturday, April 18th. Doors open at 4:30pm, dinner at 5pm, silent auction begins at 5:30pm, live auction at 6pm. The theme will be celebrating America's semi-quincentennial. All funds raised go directly to Fairview Area Schools. 

 

Basic Leaded Stained Glass: RLD Glass Art & Restoration and Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus will hold the class Basic Leaded Stained Glass on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6-8pm at the Oscoda Campus of ACC at 5800 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda. This class will teach you the basic techniques to score and cut glass, use stained glass tools and equipment while working with a lead channel to build a simple stained-glass panel. All tools, materials, and equipment will be provided. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Cost is $35 and you can sign up by calling 989-358-7295 or emailing dykesc@alpenacc.edu.  

 

Mosaics Express: RLD Glass Art & Restoration and Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus will hold the class Mosaics Express on Wednesday, April 29th from 6-8pm at the Oscoda Campus of ACC at 5800 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda. Enjoy a fun two-hour experience learning how to create a unique work of art. This class will give you all the basic knowledge of cutting, adhering tiles and glass to your small decorative piece of art.  All tools, materials, and equipment will be provided. Cost is $35 and you can sign up by calling 989-358-7295 or emailing dykesc@alpenacc.edu.  

 

 

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY:

Bingo: The Alcona County Commission on Aging hosts Bingo the first and third Monday of every month at 2pm in the Senior Center Dining Hall, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Coffee and popcorn available too.

 

Community Supper: The Collective by Tawas Wellness hosts a Community Supper The first Monday of each month from 4-6:30pm at 821 Newman Street, East Tawas with a menu with burgers and seafood and weekly special. To go orders at 989-305-6322.

 

Bingo: The Mikado Goodfellows host Bingo Mondays at the Civic Center on F-41. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. Proceeds to Charity.

 

Bunko and Darts: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play the dice game Bunko the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055.

 

Meat Bingo and Darts: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play Meat Bingo the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055. 

 

TUESDAY:

Bingo: The Sand Lake Seniors host Bingo Tuesdays in the Sand Lake Heights Building, 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 11am, Bingo starts at noon. Proceeds to the Sand Lake Seniors.

 

Euchre: The Alcona County Commission on Aging hosts Euchre Day, Tuesdays beginning at 12:30pm, at the Senior Center, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Tickets one dollar, 10 cents per Euchre, free popcorn and coffee. Call 989-334-3466 for more information.

 

THURSDAY:

Bingo: The Hale VFW hosts Bingo Thursdays at their hall, 203 Ainsley Street, Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo starts at 6pm:

 

Line Dancing: "Thursday Night at the V" Line Dancing Class will be held Thursdays from 6-8pm at VFW Post #3735 at 240 Chrysler Road in Oscoda. 

 

FRIDAY:

Fish Fry: American Legion Post #211 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday through April 3rd from 4-6pm. Cost is $15 per person and includes fish, potato, coleslaw, veggie, drink, and dessert. 

 

Fish Fry: The Ogemaw Council #2022 Knights of Columbus will hold a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday until April 3rd from 4-7pm, at the Columbus Home Hall, 601 Columbus Drive, West Branch. Adults $14, children $10 and includes fish, fries, choice of side, dinner roll and drink. Take outs available at 989-345-7110. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph Catholic School in West Branch.

 

Bingo: The Sand Lake Heights Community Association host bingo every Friday at the Sand Lake Heights Building at 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 5pm, bingo starts at 6pm

 

Euchre: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play Euchre every Friday at 6pm at the post, 429 West Main Street in Hale. Food available for purchase too.

 

Open Skate: The Tawas Bay Ice Arena, 200 West M-55 in Tawas City, hosts open skate every Friday from 7:30-9:30pm. Cost is $6, skate rentals is $4. 

 

 

SATURDAY:

Open Skate: The Tawas Bay Ice Arena, 200 West M-55 in Tawas City, hosts open skate every Saturay from 7-9pm. Cost is $6, skate rentals is $4. 

 

 

SUNDAY:

Bingo: The Oscoda American Legion, 849 South State Street in Oscoda, hosts Bingo on Sundays beginning at Noon.

 

Open Skate: The Tawas Bay Ice Arena, 200 West M-55 in Tawas City, hosts open skate every Sunday from Noon-2pm. Cost is $6, skate rentals is $4. 

 

Bingo: The Hale VFW hosts bingo every Sunday at their hall at 203 Ainsley Street in Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6pm.