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Up Coming Community Events

Big Foot Bash - The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce's Big Food Bash happens Friday & Saturday, September 29th & 30th. On Saturday:

10:00am-5:00pm -- Main Event at Shoreline Theatre, 6000 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda. Guest Speakers: Matt Moneymaker; Cliff Barackman; and Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Plus Craft Ventors, free Family Zone, and Bigfoot chainsaw Carving Raffle.

For ticket information call the Chamber at 989-739-7322 or visit oscoda chamber.com/bigfoot

Black Bear Festival - The Curran Black Bear Festival takes place Saturday, September 30th in Curran:

9:00am-4:00pm: Craft Show & Car Show
1:00pm: Parade
2:00pm: Kids games, activities and bounce slide; cake walk; snacks, 50/50 raffle and door prizes
4:00pm: Car Show presentations and raffle drawings

Family Fun Day - The Hale PTO is hosting a Family Fun Day at the Eagle Point Plaza Track, 415 East Main Street in Hale on Saturday, September 30th from 1:00-4:00pm. Bubble Walk at 1:00pm $25 includes gate fee, t-shirt and game tickets, bounce houses, magic show, DJ, games, vendors, food and more. Gate fee $10, four and under free. Game tickets 6 for $5. All funds raised go to teacher classrooms and fun events for students.

Dinner Raffle - The Rose City Lions Club hosts their 35th Annual Dinner Raffle on Saturday, September 30th at Rose Township Hall, 3380 Lupton Road in Lupton. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner at 7:00pm. Grand Prize is $3,000. If all tickets are not sold, the grand prize will be reduced accordingly. Cost is $60.00 per couple and includes dinner for 2. BYOB. Your support helps the community with eyeglasses, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Paws with a Cause, Lions International Sight First, Girl Scouts, and many local community projects. Need not be present to win. License #871047.

Hale Alumni Flag Football - Register by October 4th. The Hale Alumni Flag Football Game will be held Friday, October 6th at 7:00pm. The Homecoming Parade will be held and the King & Queen will be crowned at the event. Alumni who wish to play can register at apzr.co/PYI by Wednesday, October 4th. For more information contact the athletic director at ad@haleschools.net

Frozen Fear - The Tawas Bay Ice Arena presents "Frozen Fear" every Friday and Saturday in October from 7:00-11:00pm. Cost is $10 for 12 and up, 11 and under only $5. No scare options available. Proceeds Suport Huron Hockey & Skating Association. Like them on Facebook.

Fish Fry - American Legion Post #162 will host a Fish Fry at the Post, 3590 Legion Drive in Luzerne on Friday, October 6th from 4:00-7:00pm. Two and three piece cod and seven piece shrimp dinners with potato and coleslaw. All are welcome. For more information call 989-826-5950

Arts & Crafts Show - The Oscoda Lions Club 22nd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show will be held Saturday, October 7th from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Oscoda High School on River Road in Oscoda. Hand crafted items including jewelry, clothing, baked goods, word working, painting, photography, and more. Adults are a $1 donation, children free and lunch is available for purchase. For vendor information call 989-739-3911.

Cornhole Tournament - American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas on Tuesday, October 10th. Registration begins at 4:00pm, Tournament starts at 6:00pm. Entry fee is $15 with prizes for first and second place. Food available for purchase and cash bar. Call 989-329-6153 for more information.

Fall Color Walks - The USDA Forest Services presents Highbanks Hikes on October 7th, 14th, and 21st at 1:00pm. Join a ranger for a stroll through northern Michigan's beautiful fall colors and learn a bit about the science of color change. All Programs are at Lumberman's Monument and are free of charge. Donations are accepted in the Visitor Center to help cover expenses. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Programs are subject to change. For additional information or to register call Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center at 989-362-8961. Located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument Road and River Road.

Vintage Market Fundraiser - Tawas Antiques on the Bay, a Vintage Market fundraiser, will be help Saturday, October 14th from 9:00am until 2:00pm in Brugger's Plaza, U.S. 23, Tawas City. Proceeds benefit Seton Cancer Center. For vendor information call 810-730-1449.

Fall Color Walks - The USDA Forest Services presents Highbanks Hikes on October 14th, and 21st at 1:00pm. Join a ranger for a stroll through northern Michigan's beautiful fall colors and learn a bit about the science of color change. All Programs are at Lumberman's Monument and are free of charge. Donations are accepted in the Visitor Center to help cover expenses. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Programs are subject to change. For additional information or to register call Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center at 989-362-8961. Located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument Road and River Road.

Fall Color Walk - The USDA Forest Services presents the final Highbanks Hike on October 21st at 1:00pm. Join a ranger for a stroll through northern Michigan's beautiful fall colors and learn a bit about the science of color change. All Programs are at Lumberman's Monument and are free of charge. Donations are accepted in the Visitor Center to help cover expenses. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Programs are subject to change. For additional information or to register call Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center at 989-362-8961. Located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument Road and River Road.

Cornhole Tournament - American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas on Sunday, October 24th. Registration begins at 4:00pm, Tournament starts at 6:00pm. Entry fee is $15 with prizes for first and second place. Food available for purchase and cash bar. Call 989-329-6153 for more information.

Art Exhibition - The Besser Museum in Alpena is hosting a juried art exhibition now through October 29th. Stop by and see the beautiful artwork on display. For information, visit bessermuseum.org

Cornhole Tournament - American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas on Tuesday, November 14th. Registration begins at 4:00pm, Tournament starts at 6:00pm. Entry fee is $15 with prizes for first and second place. Food available for purchase and cash bar. Call 989-329-6153 for more information.

Cornhole Tournament - American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas on Tuesday, November 28th. Registration begins at 4:00pm, Tournament starts at 6:00pm. Entry fee is $15 with prizes for first and second place. Food available for purchase and cash bar. Call 989-329-6153 for more information.

Cornhole Tournament - American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas on Tuesday, December 12th. Registration begins at 4:00pm, Tournament starts at 6:00pm. Entry fee is $15 with prizes for first and second place. Food available for purchase and cash bar. Call 989-329-6153 for more information.

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.

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

AuSable Farm Market - The Northeast Michigan Reginal Farm Market is held every Wednesday from 8:00 - 1:00pm at AuSable Taownship Hall on U.S. 23 from May 10th through October 25. For more information call 989-909-3193.

AuGres City Market - The All-New Friday City Market opens May 19th and runs every Friday through September 22nd. The Market is open from 9:00am until 2:00pm at Riverside Park, U.S. 23, AuGres. Vendors can contact the City of AuGres or Jen Panko at 989-510-0612.

Tawas Farm Market - The Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market will be held at Gateway Park, 815 U.S. 23, Tawas City on Saturdays from 8:00am-1:00pm May 6th through October 28th. Call 989-909-3193 for more information.

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.