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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:

7/29: The Little Rascals  8/5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. 8/12: The Goonies.  For more information visit Oscoda.Com.

 

Bring the family to the Iosco County Fair- at the fairgrounds on M-65 in Hale. Free admission daily, free shows and carnival. Plus:

Monday, July 27th 6pm: Youth Horse Speed Show

Tuesday, July 28th 7pm: Tege Holt & The Lonesome Pines Tour

Wednesday, July 29th 7pm: Night of Destruction

Thursday, July 30th 6pm: Livestock Auction

Friday, July 31st 7pm: Off Road Bump N Run

Saturday, August 1st 7pm: Flying Star Rodeo

Learn more at Iosco County fair Dot Com!

 

The Robert J. Parks Library- will hold Summer Camp for Kids Tuesday, July 28th- Friday, July 31st, 12:30-3:30pm at the library 6000 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda. Join librarian Robin Savage as kids learn about different authors, genres and how to write a book. Crafts, games, activities and outdoor read alouds. For more information call 989-739-9581.

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An “Unsalted & Unscripted” Open Mic Night will be held

Wednesday, July 29th,  7pm, at Tilly’s, 129 Newman Street, downtown East Tawas. Come share poetry, music, funny stories or just come and listen! Open to ages 16 and older.

 

 

Huron Pines will host- “Painting In The Prairie” at the Mio Prairie, corner of Valley and Howard Roads in Mio Thursday, July 30th from 10am-12:30pm. Paint wildflowers on rocks through simple acrylic painting techniques. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. To register or for more information visit Huron Pines Dot Org.

 

The Comedy Series- will host a Comedy Night Friday, July 31^st, 7:30pm, at The Collective, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas. Featuring Melissa Hager, Mai Saigon and headliner Jordan Garnett. Tickets $27, 21 and older only, with a cash bar. Purchase tickets at The Comedy Series Dot Net.

 

 

The Lumberman’s Monument- will host a presentation by Forester Antavius Mikazes Friday, July 31st, 1pm, at the Visitor’s Center at Monument and River Roads, Oscoda. The topic will be the importance of harvesting timber to create and maintain a healthy forest. The program is free and open to everyone. For more information call 989-362-8961.

 

 

The Rose City Lupton Chamber of Commerce- presents the Free Rose City Music Festival Saturday, August 1st at Rose City Park. Music starts at 4pm with Motor City Memories and at 7pm it’s the band Risque. Plus food concessions available! For more information check out Visit Rose City Dot Com.

 

 

The Friends of the East Tawas Library’s 17^th Annual Tawas Uncork’d Wine, Ale & Food Festival- will be held Saturday, August 1st, Noon-5pm, at Harbor Park in East Tawas. Michigan wines, ales and local food plus music and “Basket of Cheer” raffle. Tickets at the gate $25 and includes souvenir glass and two drink tickets. Additional drink tickets available for purchase. Proceeds to the Friends of the East Tawas Library.

 

 

The AuSable Inn River View Restaurant and Sports Bar- will host Country Fest Saturday, August 1st, at the Restaurant on U.S. 23 in Oscoda.

 

5-8pm: Midwest Coast.

8-11pm: Whiskey Six.

11pm-2am: DJ Joe.

 

Tickets $20 and available at the AuSable Inn. Plus great lunch and dinner specials! For more information call 989-569-3363.

 

 

Trinity Lutheran Church- welcomes Christian Songwriter & Worship Leader

David Paul Britton Sunday, August 2nd, 9:30am, at the Church on U.S. 23 in Oscoda. All are welcome to attend this free presentation.

 

 

The Oscoda County District Library- will host the presentation “Dino Crafters with Joel Tacey” Monday, August 3rd, 10:30am at the library, 430 W. 8th Street in Mio.. He will teach kids how to make dinosaur bones out of Styrofoam. For more information on this free program call 989-826-3618. 

 

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 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 2^nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas.  For more information visit Tawas.Com.

 

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:
7/29: Joshua Lee.
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.

 

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: 7/31: 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.