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 WEEKLY EVENTS.

Local Events at the bottom of the page.

 

The Shoreline Players Community Theatre- will host auditions for the production of “Into The Woods”:
Tuesday, August 25th 6:30pm.
Thursday, August 27th 6:30pm.  At the theater, 6000 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda. For more information visit the Shoreline Players Facebook Page.

The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host an acrylic painting class of a Barred Owl with instructor Debra Sieloff, Wednesday, August 26th, 9-11am at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $35 per person. Registration and payment in advance by calling 989-362-5613. 

A Free Summer Concert- will be held Wednesday, August 26th, 6pm, at the Historical Standish Depot, corner of M-61 & U.S. 23 in Standish. Featuring “The Way It Was” Elvis, Jimmy Buffett and Frank Sinatra impersonators. Bring your lawn chairs, rain or shine. Plus 50/50 and Bucket Raffle benefiting Can Council to stop child abuse and neglect.

Unsalted & Unscripted- Open Mic Night will be held Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm, at Tilly’s, 129 Newman Street, East Tawas. Come share poetry, music and funny stories, or just listen. Age 16 and older only. 

 

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 visit-  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 information visit 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. Activities include a short collection walk through the forest and making tick deterrents to take home. To register or for more information visit 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.

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.

 

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- 8/25.

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:
8/26: Mikado Mike.
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.