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Thursday at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Friday at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

and Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Up Coming Community Events

 

 

Comedy Theatre - The Shoreline Players present the comedy "Boeing, Boeing" at the theater, 6000 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda:

  • Friday, April 12th at 7:00pm
  • Saturday, April 13th at 7:00pm
  • Sunday, April 14th at 2:00pm

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students. For tickets call 989-739-3586 or visit ShorelinePlayers.org.

 

Recovery - CrossRoads Recovery, a faith-based addiction program, will meet on Friday, April 12th at 7:00pm at Greenbush Commnity Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush. For more information, contact Pastor Caincross at 989-569-1298.

 

Craft Show - Whittemore Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Spring Craft Show on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00am-3:00pm at the hall, 405 East Sherman Street, Whittemore. Food and drinks available for purchase and raffle tickets will be sold.

 

Beef Pasties - The Tawas Masonic Lodge will be selling beef pasties with gravy on Saturday, Arpil 13th from 10:00am until gone at the Lodge on U.S. 23 across from Freel's Market in Tawas City.

 

Chicken Dinner - American Legion Audie Johnson Post #211 will host a Chicken Dinner on Saturday, April 13th from 5:00-7:00pm at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas. Chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert, and tea or coffee. Cost is $10 for adults, 12 and under $5.

 

Ducks Unlimited - The AuSable Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold their annual banquet on Saturday, April 13th at the American Legion Post on U.S. 23 in Oscoda. Doors open at 5:00pm for registration, cocktails, and raffles. Buffet dinner at 6:00pm. Plus live and silent auctions, games, and raffles. Tickets are $65 per person and includes dinner, membership, and magazine. Purchase tickets at ducks.org/michiganevents. For more information call 989-739-9269.

 

Trivia Night - A Trivia Night Fundraiser for the Ausable River Canoe Marathon will be held Saturday, April 13th in the From Huron Out Pub, 5606 F-41, Oscoda. Doors opent at 4:00pm, game starts at 5:00pm. Six person teams, $120 per team, cash prizes for top 3 teams and best team name. Food and drink available for purchase, basket and 50/50 raffle. 28 team limit. For registration information visit the AuSable River Canoe Marathon Facebook Page.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency's Golden Grocery Giveaway for inclome eligible seniors sixty and older will held Tuesday, April 16th from 10:00-11:00am at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds, 1889 Caldwell Road in Mio. For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Veteran's Coffee Hour - Oscoda VFW Post #3735 will host a Veteran's Coffee Hour on Wednesday, April 17th from 9:00-11:00am at the Post, 240 Chrysler Road in Oscoda. All veterans and their families are welcome.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency's Golden Grocery Giveaway for inclome eligible seniors sixty and older will held Wednesday, April 17th:

  • 9:00-10:00am at the Plainfield Township Community Center, 415 East Main Street, Hale
  • 11:00-11:30am at Tawas Area Presbyterian Church, 2095 East U.S. 23, East Tawas
  • Noon-12:30pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5300 North U.S. 23, Oscoda

For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency's Golden Grocery Giveaway for inclome eligible seniors sixty and older will held Thursday, April 18th:

  • 10:00-11:00am at 1st United Methodist Church, 2490 West State Road, Prescott
  • 11:30am-Noon at Stephen Pantry, 2811 Greenwood Road, Prescott

For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Arts & Crafts Show - American Legion Post #211 will host an Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas. Lunch will be available for purchase. For vendor information call 989-362-9199.

 

Free Family Fun Fair - The Iosco County Free Family Fun Fair will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Oscoda High School on River Road in Oscoda. Free information, family-friendly games, and activites with area organizations. Free lunch for the whole family.

 

Ham Dinner - The Barton City Eagles #4141 will host a Ham Dinner on Saturday, April 20th from 5:00-7:00pm at the Lodge, 671 Sanborn Road in Barton City. Cost is $10 for adults, kids 6-10 $5, 5 and under free. For more information call 989-736-3050.

 

Charity Basketball - A Charity Basketball Game between Detroit Lions Alumni and AuGres-Sims Hotshots will be played on Saturday, April 20th in the AuGres-Sims High School Gym. Doors open at 5:00pm, game begins at 6:00pm. Autographs, 50/50 Shootout, and Slam Dunk Contest. Tickets are $10, ten and under free with paid adult. Proceeds to AuGres-Sims Athletics. For more information visit the AuGres-Sims School District website and Facebook page.

 

Horse Racing - A Night At The Races, Video Horse Racing, will be held on Saturday, April 20th in the Sand Lake Community Center, 4050 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 5:00pm, AYCE Taco Nacho Dinner at 6:00pm, racing starts at 7:00pm. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 at the door and includes dinner and $10 in funny money. 18 years old and older. 50/50 and BYOB. They will also collect new and unwrapped toys for special prizes. Dress in Derby attire to win a prize. Proceeds benefit 2024 Tawas Project Graduation. For ticket information call 989-310-1501 or 989-820-5661.

 

Earth Day Cleanup - An Earth Day Cleanup Kickoff, sponsored by the Tawas Rotary Club takes place on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00am-4:00pm and runs all week long. To register, volunteer, pick up supplies, or drop off trash, go to the East Tawas City Park Day Use Area and look for the Gazebo. Groups of three or more can register in advance for the chance to win a solar powered earth globe. This is an outdoor cleaning efford in your neighborhood or an assigned area. To register or for more information call or text 810-429-0122.

 

IRESA Open House - The Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency will Hold their Open House at the main building, 27 North Rempert Road, Tawas City on Thursday, April 25th from 4:00-6:00pm. Tour, activites, and meet the staff of: Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Business Management; Culinary Arts; Health Science; Teacher Prep; and Welding & Fabrication.

 

Cornhole Tournament - The American Legion Audie Johnson Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street, East Tawas on Thursday, April 25th from 5:30-11:00pm. Entry fee is $15 per person with prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Plus burger or hot dog with chips & drink for $6. For more inforation call 989-329-6153.

 

Trivia Fundraiser - The Holltop Bar & Grill, 431 West Mill Street, Oscoda, will hold a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Thursday, April 25th. Signup starts at 6:00pm, game begins at 6:30pm. Cost is a $5 per person entry fee for teams up to six people. Proceeds to the Down Syndrome Society. Winners get prizes and light snacks provided. For more information call 989-739-0344.

 

Spring Soiree - Harbor Lights Pregnancy and Information Center presents their Spring Soiree Dinner, Dance, and Fundraiser on Friday, April 26th. Held at the AuSable Inn Riverview Restaurant, 600 S. State Street in Oscoda. Doors open at 5:00pm, Buffet Dinner at 6:00pm. There will also be a cash bar and raffles. Entertainment by Motor City Memories Band from 6:00-9:00pm. Events Tickets are only $55 and are availbe at the Center and Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit pregnancyhelpandsupport.org/events for more information.

 

Alumni Games - The Tawas Schools Alumni Baseball & Softball games will be played on Sunday, April 28th at Bolen Park in East Tawas beginning at noon. Spectators welcome! Alumni can sign up by calling the school or emailing splank@tawas.net


Lighthouse Grand Re-Opening - The Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse & State Park and the Michigan DNR invite you to their Tawas Point Lighthouse Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Thursday, May 2nd from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Opening presentation at 11:00am with activities to follow. Enjoy local artwork from Tawas Bay Art Gallery, food trucks, free lighthouse tours, the gift shop, and live music. Held on the lighthouse lawn at Tawas Point State Park. a Recreation Passport is required for entry.

 

Fish Fry - American Legion Post #162 will host a Fish Fry on Friday, May 3rd from 4:00-7:00pm at the Lodge, 2590 Legion Drive in Luzerne. Cod and Shrimp Dinners with potato and coleslaw. For more information call 989-826-5950.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency's Golden Grocery Giveaway for inclome eligible seniors sixty and older will held Tuesday, May 7th from 1:00-2:00pm at the Senior Center, 205 Church Street in Lincoln. For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

 

ON GOING LOCAL EVENTS

 

Artisan Hall Exhibitions - Stop by the Historic Huron Shores Artisan Hall Exhibitions:

  • Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 11:00am-4:00pm
  • Sundays 1:00-4:00pm
  • Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
  • Call 989-254-5567 for information

Oscoda Senior Center - Visit the Oscoda Senior Center located at 653 State Street SW in Oscoda. Enjoy great food, line dancing, cardio drumming, card games, crafts, board games, relaxation coloring, nature walks, the writing club, and meeting new friends and socializing with friends and neighbors. A copy of the calendar and menu are available at the Oscoda-AuSable Chamber of Commerce Office. For more information, call the Oscoda Senior Center at 989-739-3668.

 

K of C Burger Night - Did you miss Fish and Burger Monday's at the Rushman Hall in East Tawas? Dinners are from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, dine in or take out.  There will be fish and a 1/2 lb Smash Burger and a whole lot more. So come on in for some fantastic food and burgers. Call ahead for take out (989) 362-6333.

 

Tawas Bingo - The Tawas Area Knights of Columbus Hosts Bingo Sundays at Rushman Hall, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas. Doors open at 4:00pm, Bingo starts at 6:00pm.

 

Hale Bingo - The Hale VFW hosts Bingo Sundays & Thursdays at the Hall, 203 Ainsley Street in Hale. Doors open at 3:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:00pm.

 

Mikado Bingo - The Mikado Goodfellos hosts Bingo Mondays at the Civic Center on F-41. Doors open at 4:00pm, Bingo at 6:30pm. Food available for puchase and all proceeds go to charity.

 

Sand Lake Bingo - The Sand Lake Heights Seniors host Bingo Tuesdays at the building in Sand Lake. Doors open at 11:00am, Bingo at Noon with proceeds to the Sand Lake Seniors.

 

Sand Lake Bingo - The Sand Lake Heights Men's Association will host Bingo with a Michigan Progressive Jackpot, Fridays at the building in Sand Lake. Doors open at 5:00pm, Bingo at 6:00pm.

 

Cancer Support - Friends Together, the cancer support agency serving all of northeast Michigan is holidng a support group Tuesdays at 5:30pm at Rushman Hall on Newman Street in East Tawas. Anyone who has been touched by cancer, or if you have a family member with a cancer diagnosis, you are welcome to the weekly support group. All Friends Together programs and services are free. For information, log on to friendstogetherMI.org or call 989-356-3231.

 

Line Dancing - "Thursday Night at the V," Line Dancing Class will be held Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm at VFW Lodge #3735, 240 Chrysler in Oscoda. Free line dancing instructions to popular country and rock & roll music with instructors Sherry Kimmel & Gaylynn Broenoel. For more information call 989-305-2959.

 

Food Pantry - If you or someone you know is in need of food, there is a free food pantry available at the United Methodist Church in Oscoda. The Pantry is located by the entry doors nearest to the church parsonage. The Pantry is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Pantry is refilled by community donations. All items are free to those who need them.

 

Baby Needs - If you or someone you know is in need of free supplies for babies or toddlers, such as diapers, pull-ups, wipes, or rash cream, these are avaiable through Iosco County MDHHS. You must be a resident of Iosco County to qualify. As the front desk staff at MDHHS for more information: Iosco County MDHHS, 2145 East Huron Road, East Tawas, MI 48730.

 

Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Markets

 

Alpena Farmer's Market - Open Saturdays from 8:00am until 1:00pm at Michekweis Park in Alpena. Shop locally grown fresh produce, beef, honey, flowers, and much more! With Live music and special programs. For information, log on to AlpenaFarmersMarket.com.