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Where To Go, What To Do here in Northeast Michigan can be heard on WKJC FM
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.
WEEKLY EVENTS.
Local Events at the bottom of the page.
A Veteran Coffee Social- will be held Tuesday, September 15th, 6pm, at the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Office, 205 E. 11th Street, in Mio. A chance for Veterans to connect with other area Veterans, share resources and build community connections. For more information call 989-826-9500.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host a “3 Step Coastal Art” class Wednesday, September 16th at 2pm or 5pm with instructor Ann Waterloo at the gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Learn three easy steps to paint coastal art on canvas. Cost is $35 with $5 for supplies. Preregistration and payment required by calling 989-362-5613.
A Veteran Coffee Hour- will be held Wednesday, September 16th, 9-11am, at the Wurtsmith Air Museum on Van Ettan Street, on the former Air Force Base, in Oscoda. Open to all area Veterans as a time to socialize and learn more about Veterans Benefits. For more information call 989-362-6571.
Develop Iosco- will hold a free Nonprofit Grant Writing Workshop Wednesday, September 16th, 5-8pm, at Alpena Community College, Oscoda campus, Room 213, 5800 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda. The presenter will be Dr. Manuela Kress of the Mid Michigan grant Writers. To register or for more information click on Develop-Iosco.Org.
A Veteran Coffee Hour- will be held Thursday, September 17th, 9-11am at the American Legion Post #211, 900 E. Lincoln Street, in East Tawas. Open to all area Veterans and their spouses for fellowship and information on Veteran benefits. For more information call 989-362-6571.
Alcona Community Schools- will celebrate Hometown Heroes Friday, September 18th at the Alcona Community Schools Football Stadium on Barlow Road. Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS welcome. The Special Tribute and Ceremony is at 4pm. The Alcona vs. Hillman football game is at 7pm.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold a “Date N’ Paint” class at at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas:
Friday, September 18th 6-7:30pm.
Saturday, September 19th 6-7:30pm.
Acrylic Painting of Sunrise at Gateway Park. Cost is $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration is required by calling 989-362-5613.
The Oscoda Area Schools- will host a Hall Of Fame Tailgate Party Friday, September 18th, beginning at 4:15pm at the High School on River Road. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 5:15pm in the Oscoda High School Gym. The Oscoda vs. Benzie football game will be at 7pm.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce Paul Bunyan Days- will be held at Furtaw Field in Oscoda Friday-Sunday, September 18th-20th.
Admission- for the weekend is a Commemorative Button $10, kids 11-17 $5, 10 and under free.
Friday Events:
4-7pm: Chainsaw Carving Quick Carve.
4-10pm: Paul Bunyan Marketplace.
4-10pm: Carnival.
4-10pm: Lumber Camp Beer Garden.
5pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
5-7pm: Trivia at the Lumber Camp.
7pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
8-10pm: Music & Dancing at the Lumber Camp.
Saturday events:
9am-5pm: Paul Bunyan Marketplace.
9am-5pm: Chainsaw Carving Competition.
10am: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
10:30am: Plaid Paws Pet Parade & Costume Contest.
11am: Adult Paul Bunyan Look Alike Contest.
11am-10pm: Carnival.
11:20am: Best Beard Competition.
11:40am: Kids Paul Bunyan look Alike Contest.
Noon: Paul Bunyan Pie Eating Contest.
12:30pm: Jams & Jellies Judging.
1pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
1pm: Chainsaw Quick Carve Auction.
1-5pm: Jams & Jellies Sale.
1-5pm: Lumber Camp Entertainment.
1-10pm: Lumber Camp Beer Garden.
2pm: Paul Bunyan team Challenge Qualifying.
3pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
3pm: Cornhole Tournament.
5pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
6-10pm: Live Music at the Lumber Camp.
Sunday events:
10-11am: Sawdust Scramble.
10am-4pm: Paul Bunyan Marketplace.
11am: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
11am-Noon: Children’s Relay Races.
11am-2pm: Chainsaw Carving Competition.
Noon: Paul Bunyan team Challenge Finals.
Noon: Cornhole.
12-4pm: Carnival.
12-4pm: Entertainment & Demonstrations.
2pm: Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Show.
2:30pm: Chainsaw Carving Judging & Awards.
Admission- for the weekend is a Commemorative Button $10, kids 11-17 $5, 10 and under free.
A Music Jam- will be held Sunday, September 20th, 2-4pm, at the Mikado American Legion Post, 2205 Alger Street, in Mikado. All are welcome to Come and play or come and listen! For more information call 989-736-9526.
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 11th. 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: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play the dice game Bunko every Monday at 5:30pm and darts at 6pm at the Post, 429 W. Main Street, Hale. 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.
WEDNESDAY:
Let us know about your event.
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. Click here 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.
Bingo- 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:
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.
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