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 WEEKLY EVENTS.

Local Events at the bottom of the page.

 

A free Back To School Bash- will be held Friday, August 28th, 4-8pm, at Oscoda United Methodist Church, 120 West Dwight Avenue, Oscoda. Free haircuts, food distribution, hot dogs, chips and water. A Bake Sale fundraiser will also be held for Student Leadership Services Student events. For more information call 989-254-3612.            

Tawas Blues By The Bay- takes place Friday thru Sunday, August 28th-30th at Harbor Park in East Tawas. 
Friday:
6pm: Brendon Linsley Band.
8pm: Mississippi Heat.
Saturday:
Noon: Kathleen Murray Band.
2pm: Tosha Owens & The Stable Dudes.
4pm: Sunny Bleau & The Moons.
6pm: Greg Nagy.
8pm: Mud Morganfield.
Sunday:
1pm: Desoto Drive.
3pm: Motor City Josh & The Big 3.
Admission $40 per person for all 3 days. Rain or shine. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more information- click here for  Blues By The Bay Tawas Dot Org.

 

The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- presents “The Art Stroll of Tawas Bay” Saturday, August 29th, 3-6pm. Shop downtown East Tawas businesses, view local art and meet the artists. Plus silent auction at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street. Passports available at Village Chocolatier & the Gallery. For more information call 989-362-5613. 

 

Palomino Hope Ranch- will host a free Heroes and Horses Coffee Saturday, August 29th, Noon-2pm, at the Ranch, 279 North Chambers road, Tawas City. Open at all active duty and Veterans and their families. Free coffee, juice and pastries. Relax and visit other Veterans, groom and walk the horses! For more information call 989-305-1081.

 

The West Branch Merchants Association- presents West Branch Jeep Jam, Saturday, August 29th, 5-8pm, in downtown West Branch! Jeeps of all kinds, from classic to trail ready machines! Plus live music with Zang playing rock, blues & country! For more click here for the West Branch Events Dot Com!

 

 

The Iosco Conservation District- will host a presentation on “Tick Safety in the Forest & Beyond” Saturday, August 29^th, 10-11:30am at Ingall’s Forest on Bischoff Road, north of Anderson Road in East Tawas. For Directions click on Maps.

Activities include a short collection walk through the forest and making tick deterrents to take home. To register or for more click here for the Iosco Conservation Dot Org.

The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host the acrylic painting class “Loon & Baby On Board” with instructor Debra Sieloff Monday, August 31st, 3-5pm, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $35 and payment and registration in advance by calling 989-362-5613.

The AuGres Anchor Pub on U.S. 23 in AuGres, presents the 3rd Annual “Slower Horses Music Festival” Live music, food, drinks, good times & great memories! Friday-Monday, September 4th-7th.
Friday, September 4th:
2-5pm: David Clay Ladd.
7-10pm: Kickin’ Country.
Saturday, September 5th:
3-6pm: Ninia Kitty.
6-7pm: Dance & Stomp Line Dancing Class.
7-10pm: Waylon Hanel.
Sunday, September 6th:
2-5pm: Mike G.
5-7pm: Brynlee Walker.
7-10pm: Taylor Tucky Band.
Monday, September 7th:
1-4pm: Mike G.
5-8pm: Rodeo Band.
For the full schedule Click here for the AuGres Anchor Pub Facebook Page.

Luzerne’s Annual Labor Day Weekend End Of Summer Bash- takes place,
Friday-Sunday, September 4th-6th. 
Friday, September 4th:
4-7pm: Fish & Shrimp Fry at the American Legion Post.
7:30pm: Yeti Euchre Tournament at the American Legion Post.
Saturday, September 5th:
10am: Pickleball Tournament Comstock Park.
11am: Krafts On The Corner Downtown Luzerne.
11am-2pm: Magic Show, Dunk Tank, Bubble Fun, Bounce Houses, Sawdust money Pit, Ax Throwing, Hair Braiding, George’s Karaoke & 50/50 Raffles, food trucks & Sweet Treats at Comstock Park
2pm: Downtown Parade with Floats, Bike Decorating & ORV Decorating Prizes
6-11pm: Live Music with Life Theory & Larry Paul plus Beer Pavilion & 50/50 Raffles at Luzerne American Legion.
Dusk: Luzerne’s Greatest Fireworks Show Ever!
Sunday, September 6th: 8:30am: Boardwalk & Back 5K in fron of Ma Deeters.
For the full schedule click here Luzerne End of Summer Bash Facebook Page.

The Glennie Lions Annual Rifle Raffle- is going on now thru Saturday, November 28th. The ticket booth is open every Friday & Saturday next to Rogers Family Foods in Glennie or from any Glennie Lions Club member. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5. 1st Prize- a hunting rifle with scope; 2nd Prize- a Pump Shotgun; 3rd Prize- a Crossbow. Drawing will be held Saturday, November 28th, 7pm, in the Rogers parking lot. Need not be present to win.

KJC Country- Welcomes country singer John Berry to the Aplex in Alpena Friday, December 11^th. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Celebrate Christmas with John Berry as he sings holiday favorites and his hits as well. Tickets $60 for VIP seating, general admission $40. Tickets available at their website, check here- Aplex Dot Org.

 

Local 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.

 

Tuesdays In The Park: Free summer concert series at Doc Letchfield Park’s Pinconning Bandshell, 301 North Street. Bring your lawn chair 7-8pm: Food available! In case of rain it will be held at Pinconning Community Center. For more information visit the Pinconning Arts Council Facebook Page.

 

                                                                                                                                  WEDNESDAY:

 

Dwight Street Live:, midweek summer hangout is held Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in downtown Oscoda’s Social District. Plus Dwight Street Throwdown Cornhole Tourament.
9/2: Makin’ Waves.
Brought to you by the Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce & Oscoda Area Visitor & Convention Bureau.

 

THURSDAY:

Bingo: Hale VFW Post #7435 will hold Bingo Thursdays. Doors open at 3:30pm, Bingo at 6pm at the Post, 203 W. Ainsley Street in Hale.

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. 

Concert: The Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center, U.S. 23 & M-61 will hold their Summer Concert Series Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm:

 

FRIDAY:

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.

American Legion Post #274: hosts Bingo Fridays at the Post, 849 South State Street in Oscoda. Doors open at 4pm, first ball at 6:30pm. Concessions available.

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.

A Farmer’s Market: will be held Fridays from 9am-2pm at Riverside Park in AuGres from May 15th-September 25th. For vendor information call AuGres City Hall at 989-876-8811.

The Standish Farmer’s Market: is held Fridays from 2-6pm at the Historic Standish Depot at the corner of U.S. 23 & M-61 in Standish. Vendors can find an application at the Depot Facebook page.

 

SATURDAY:

American Legion Post: #422 hosts Karaoke every Saturday night at 7pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, in Hale. All are welcome! For more information call 989-728-5055.

Bingo: Hale VFW Post #7435 will hold Bingo Saturdays. Doors open at 3:30pm, Bingo at 6pm at the Post, 203 W. Ainsley Street in Hale.

The Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market: will be held Saturday at Gateway Park on US-23 in Tawas City. 8am-1pm.

 

SUNDAY:

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

Hale American Legion Post #422: 429 West Main Street, Hale, hosts breakfast every Sunday from 9am-Noon. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon and beverages. All are weclcome.