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WEEKLY EVENTS.
Local Events at the bottom of the page.
The Oscoda Area Convention & Visitor Bureau- will host free “Movie Night At The Pier”, Wednesdays at Oscoda Township beach. Movie starts at dusk, with music and games a half hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & snacks:
7/15: ET The Extraterrestrial. 7/22: A Minecraft Movie. 7/29: The Little Rascals
8/5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. 8/12: The Goonies. For more information visit Oscoda.Com.
The Arenac County Fair- will be held Tuesday, July 14th thru Saturday, July 18th at the fairgrounds off M-61, Standish. Events include:
Tuesday, July 14th: 11am Youth Pleasure Horse Show.
Wednesday, July 15th: 6pm Alpena Cycle Club.
Thursday, July 16th: 5:45pm 4H/FFA Livestock Sale.
Friday, July 17th 7pm: SJO Dirt Bike/Supercross.
Saturday, July 18th: 6pm: TNT Demolition Derby/Bump N Run.
Plus carnival, senior activities, beer tent and more! For a full list of events visit Arenac County fair.Com!
Pioneer Power Antique Tractor & Engine Club will hold their annual show, 302 M-55, East of West Branch:
Thursday, July 16th.
Friday, July 17th.
Saturday, July 18th Kids Day.
Gates open at 8am, live entertainment Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm, Tractor Parade at Noon followed by purse and tool auction and food available and demonstrations daily.
The Tawas Bay Players present Dueling Pianos “Cool 2 Duel” at American Legion Post #211. 900 East Lincoln Street, East Tawas:
Friday, July 17th.
Saturday, July 18th.
Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. 21 and older only. Cost is $25 in advance $30 at the door. Cash bar & refreshments available. For tickets or more information call 989-362-8373 or visit Tawas Bay Players.Com
The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association will hold a Model Rocket Launch Saturday, July 18th, 9am, at the Tawas High School football field on
M-55 in Tawas City. Everyone welcome, supplies provided, kids can lead the countdowns and receive a kit to build. For more information call 313-910-5809.
A book showing of “Deconstructing The Bible” with author Calvin Maestro Junior will be held Saturday, July 18th, 9am-1pm, at Biggby Coffee House on U.S. 23 in Oscoda. For more information call 989-254-2103.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery will host a class in their Fashion Design Series: “Western Style Turquoise Choker” Saturday, July 18th, 9-11am, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $35 plus $18 for gem supplies. Registration required by Thursday, July 16th by calling 989-362-5613.
The 3rd Annual Sand Lake Bobber Drop will be held Saturday, July 18th. Registration, $5, at noon at the Sand Lake Micro Brewery, 1353 Sand Lake Road, National City. Find as many bobbers as you can and then meet back at the brewery at 5pm. Bobbers will have numbers coinciding with prizes. Also 50/50, basket raffle and live entertainment with Random Hoax Two. Cast iron Grill will be serving food. Proceeds to Pegasus Springs Therapeutic Riding Center. For more information call 734-634-5311.
The Iosco Substance Free Coalition will host their 4th annual Street Dance Saturday, July 18th, 5-8pm, on the 2nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas. DJ BPT Entertainment, caricature artist David Wodarek, Rob the Magic Guy and Face Painting. Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center will have Hair Tinsel for $5. Popcorn $1 a bag, hot dog & water $3, raffle items and more!
The Thunder Bay Arts Council will host “Art On The Bay” Open Air Fine Art & Craft Show:
Saturday, July 18th 10am-6pm.
Sunday, July 19th 10am-4pm.
At Bay View Park, 208 North 1st Avenue, in Alpena. For more information visit Thunder Bay Arts.Org.
A Veteran Coffee Social will be held Tuesday, July 21st, 6pm, at the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Office, 205 East 11th Street, Mio. All area Veterans are invited to come out and connect with other Veterans, share resources and build connections. For more information call 989-826-9500.
The AuSable River Canoe Marathon’s “Dash for Cash” presented by Gilbert Drugs and Kalitta Air of Oscoda, will be held Tuesday, July 21st, 5:30pm, at Finish Line Park, U.S. 23 Oscoda. Quarter mile sprint to the finish line at the AuSable Inn with a single elimination bracket style format. Teams compete for over $5,000 in cash! Easy viewing from start to finish courtesy of Real Estate One.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cardboard Canoe Race Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:30pm at Oscoda Canoe Rental, 678 W. River Road, Oscoda. Cost is $10 per team. Awards for 1st Place, Best Design & Most Epic Sink. For rules and more information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce will hold a Greased Watermelon Canoe Race Wednesday, July 22nd, 7pm, at Oscoda Canoe Rental, 678 W. River Road in Oscoda. Cost is $10 per team. Awards for fastest time, most epic slip and the Watermelon Whisperer. For rules and more information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce will hold a free Kid’s Costume Contest Thursday, July 23rd, 6:30pm, at Oscoda Canoe Rental, 678 W. River Road, Oscoda. Open to kids 12 and younger. Winners chosen by crowd applause. For rules or more information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce will hold a Blindfolded Canoe Race Thursday, July 23rd, 6:45pm, at Oscoda Canoe Rental, 678 W. River Road, Oscoda. Cost is $10 per team with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. For rules and more information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322.
The Lumberman’s Monument will present Michael Deren as “Shanty Boy Jim Murphey” as he recreates the great lumber boom of the 19th Century. It will be held Friday, July 24th, 1pm, at the Visitor’s Center at Monument and River Roads in Oscoda. Free and open to all ages. For more information call 989-362-8961.
Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas will host the Sunrise Side Animal Rescue Crew Saturday, July 25th from 2-8pm. Stop by, make a donation, buy a 3rd scoop of their refreshing ice cream and Marion’s will donate an extra dollar to help rescue cats and dogs in need. Plus raffle prizes. Proceeds help Sunrise Side Animal Rescue.
The Tawas Bay Players- will present “Decades of Delight” Variety Show Via Decades of Entertainment and featuring Decade Art by the Tawas Bay Art Gallery:
Thursday, July 23rd 7pm.
Friday, July 24th 7pm.
Saturday, July 25th 7pm.
Sunday, July 26th 7pm.
At The Tawas Bay Playhouse, 401 Newman Street, East Tawas. For tickets information call 989-362-8373 or visit Tawas Bay Players.Com.
Palomino Hope’s Heroes & Horses Coffee for Veterans and their families will be held Saturday, July 25th, Noon-2pm, at the Ranch, 279 North Chambers Road, Tawas City. Open to all active duty & Veterans and their families. Free coffee, juice and pastries, groom and walk the horses. For more information call 989-305-1081.
The Sunrise Gardening Club’s 22nd Annual Garden Walk featuring Harbor Town Gardens in Harrisville, will be held Saturday, July 25th, 10am-3pm rain or shine, Tickets $10, 12 and under free. For ticket information call 910-691-7735.
The AuGres Cruisers 32nd Annual Car Cruise & Show will be held Saturday & Sunday, July 25th & 26th: On Saturday: 3pm: Cruise lineup on Water Street,
5:15pm Cruise begins, 14 miles, ending at AuGres Riverfront Pavilion for a party. Cost is $5 and features The Slick Jimmy Band, concessions, cold beverages and cash bar. Dance & Limbo contests, muffler wrap, burn out and flamethrower contests.
The 78th Annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon will be held Saturday & Sunday, July 25th & 26th. The 120 mile race starts Saturday night in Grayling, ending at Finish Line Park in Oscoda Sunday. Follow the entire race on Hits FM 103.3 & 94.9FM and Hits FM Dot Net.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce will hold their Finish Line Festival Sunday, July 26th, 10am-2pm, at Finish Line Park on U.S. 23 in Oscoda. Craft & Business Booths; Food Trucks, Bounce House & Play Area; Cornhole Tournament and Kid’s Area with Activities & Games. For more information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host the class “Paint Your Pet”, create a custom portrait of your pet from your photograph Tuesday, July 28th, 1-3pm, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $45 and photographs must be submitted by Tuesday, July 14th. Registration required by calling 989-362-5613.
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.
The Friends of the Tawas Point Lighthouse invite everyone to “Tuesdays at the Lighthouse” free tours every Tuesday from Noon-4pm, at the lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park. Admission free, but donations accepted. A Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
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.
Tuesday Night Live Street Dance- and Family Fun will be held Tuesday, 7-8:30pm on the 2nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
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.
Concert: The Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center, U.S. 23 & M-61 will hold their Summer Concert Series Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm:
The Rotary Club of Oscoda Summer Concert at the Oscoda Beach Bandshell Thursday at 7pm: Serving Pop, popcorn & sno-cones will be sold. In case of rain, it will move to the AuSable Inn. Visit the Rotary Facebook Page for more information
The Friends of the East Tawas Library will host “Booked For Lunch” every Thursday in July at Noon at Bolen Park, 750 Newman Street, East Tawas. Bring a lunch and listen to guest readers and every child gets a free book. The event is rain or shine!
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.
The Tawas Business Association will host the Shoreline Summer Series every Friday at Shoreline Park, Town Square, U.S. 23, Tawas City from
7-8:30pm. The free concerts feature:
7/10: Smokie Links
7/17: Roksavant
7/24: Hipakritz
7/31: Whisky Six
8/7: Storm The Masses
8/14: TBA Bubble Party With DJ Chase
For more information visit the TBA 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.
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.
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