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WEEKLY EVENTS.
Local Events at the bottom of the page.
The Clare County Fair- in Harrison is happening Monday, August 3rd thru Saturday, August 8th. Carnival, free daily entertainment and more! Grandstand events include:
Monday, August 3rd 7:30pm: Dad’s of Thunder
Tuesday, August 4th 7:30pm: Demo Derby Bump & Run
Wednesday, August 5th Noon: Harness Racing 7:30pm: TNT Demolition Derby Figure 8 & Demo Derby
Thursday, August 6th Noon: Harness Racing 7:30pm: Mud Mitten Race Series Mud Bog
Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th 7pm: Super Kicker Rodeo & Dwayne Spaw
For more information visit Clare County Fair.Org.
The Alcona County Fair- takes place Tuesday-Saturday, August 4th-8th at
The WE Players present “Shakespeare in The Park"
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Dewey Durant Park, 721 W. Franklin Street in East Tawas:
Friday, August 7th 6:30pm.
Saturday, August 8th 6:30pm.
Sunday, August 9th 6:30pm. Tickets $12, Students $6 and available at
The Lumberman’s Monument- will host Kid’s Day with Smokey Bear Friday, August 7th at 1pm, at the Visitor’s Center at Monument and River Roads, Oscoda. Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 82nd Birthday with fun activities, meet wildland firefighters and foresters while learning about fire prevention. For more information call 989-362-8961.
The Friends of the Tawas Point Lighthouse- will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse and National Lighthouse Day at Tawas Point State Park in East Tawas:
Friday, August 7th Noon-5pm. Free Lighthouse Tours; 2pm: Games, Craft making, story time and snacks. 3pm: US Coast Guard Station demonstration with helicopter flyover. Weather permitting
Saturday, August 8th 7-9pm: Free Lee Murdock evening of Great Lakes history through music and storytelling. Recreation Passport required for entry to the park. For more information visit the Friends Facebook Page.
The Tawas Masonic Lodge- will be selling Beef Pasties with Gravy beginning at 10am until gone at the Lodge on U.S. 23 across from Freel’s Market in Tawas City. Saturday-August-8th.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold a “Bugs & Butterflies” Rock Painting Class Saturday, August 8th, 10am-Noon at the Tawas Point Lighthouse Pavilion with instructor Colleen Sheffer. Bring your own rocks, acrylic markers will be provided. Cost is $5 per person, pay at the Lighthouse Pavilion. For more information call the Gallery at 989-362-5613.
The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association- Model Rocket Launch will be held Saturday, August 8th, 9am, at the Oscoda High School Baseball Fields on River Road. Supplies provided, kids can lead the countdowns and get kits to build a rocket! Staffed by the Rotary Club! For more information call 313-910-5809.
The Tawas City Library Friends Used Book Sale- will be held Saturday, August 8th, 9am-Noon, at the Library, 208 North Street, Tawas City. You pick the book, you pick the price. All proceeds support the Tawas City Library and it’s programs. Rain date will be Saturday, August 15th.
The 35th Annual Victorian Art Fair- will be held at Irons Park in West Branch:
Saturday, August 8th 9am-5pm.
Sunday, August 9th 10am-4pm.
Over 275 Arts & Crafts Exhibitors, free games for the kids, old fashioned entertainment and food. Admission, parking and shuttle service are all free. Sponsored by the West Branch Creative Arts Association.
Tawas Wellness- will host the nature program “Busy Butterflies” for toddlers and their parents Sunday, August 9th, 3-5pm, at the Collective, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas. A playful afternoon of nature, creativity and connection for you and your little one!
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold the class “Carve, Ink, Create” Learn the LinoCarve print making process Monday, August 10th Noon-3pm with instructor Rickie Willenspahr at the Gallery 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Design your own carving, ink it up and take home the finished piece. Cost is $75 and all materials are provided. Registration and pre-payment required by calling the Gallery at 989-362-5613.
The Tawas Bay Players- will hold auditions for their Fall Production of “My Summer At Camp O-Che-Mo” at the Playhouse, 401 Newman Street East Tawas:
Monday, August 10th 6:30pm.
Tuesday, August 11th 6:30pm.
Five females and one male are needed. For more information visit Tawas Bay Players.Com
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold the class “Make Your Own Mood Stone Necklace” Tuesday, August 11th, 9-11am, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $35 plus $9 for gem supplies. Registration required by calling the Gallery at 989-362-5613.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold the class “Gyotaku: Fish Printing” Wednesday, August 12th, 10am, with instructor Shirley Glenn, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Learn Japanese Fish Printing with different color inks on rice paper. Cost is $35 plus $10 for supplies. Registration and pre-payment required by calling 989-362-5613.
The Iosco County Firefighters Sunrise Side Country Music Show- will be held Friday, August 14th, 7pm, at the East Tawas Community Center on Newman Street in East Tawas. This year’s show features Kathy Baillie and her band Baillie & The Boys. Tickets $25, $40 for a couple and $50 for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the Iosco County Firefighters. For tickets call 989-310-9947 or 800-205-7174.
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.
American Legion Post #422- will host a Motor Night Patio Party every Tuesday beginning at 5pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. Bikes, cars, ORV’s, carts, if it has a motor, bring it! Plus DJ music, food, build a burger, horseshoes, cornhole and bonfire. All are welcome!
Dates-8/4- 8/11- 8/18- 8/25.
WEDNESDAY:
Dwight Street Live, midweek summer hangout is held Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in downtown Oscoda’s Social District. Plus Dwight Street Throwdown Weekly Cornhole Tournament by 3rd Coast Custom:
8/5: Laura Frawley.
8/12: Dan Christopher.
8/19: Dwight Street Stomp.
8/26: Mikado Mike.
9/2: Makin’ Waves.
Brought to you by the Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce & Oscoda Area Visitor & Convention Bureau.
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:
8/5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. 8/12: The Goonies. For more information visit Oscoda.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
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:
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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