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 WEEKLY EVENTS.

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The Arenac County Historical Society- presents the program “The Legend of Fingerless Will Nixon” with authors Richard & Jean Nixon, Tuesday, August 18th, 7pm, at the museum, 304 East Michigan Avenue in AuGres. The event is free and open to all. For more information call 989-876-8787.

 

A Free Veteran Coffee Social- will be held Tuesday, August 18th, 10am, at the Veterans Affairs Office, 205 E. 11th Street, Mio. Veterans are invited to attend to share resources, connect with other area Veterans and build community connections. For more information call 989-826-9500.

 

The Michigan Mud Jam- is happening Wednesday thru Saturday, August 19-22 at the Iosco County Fairgrounds on M-65 Hale. Wednesday events:
Christmas in August Day Admission $100 for the week.
8am: Gates Open.                                                                                       

10am: Pit Opens.                                                                                   

6-7pm: Truck Show at the Fire Hall.                                                         

8pm: One Ton Fun/Mega Truck Chicago Race followed by live entertainment.

Thursday events:

Blue Collar Day Admission $90 for the week.

8am: Gates Open.

10am: Pit Opens.

2pm: Side By Side Wars Short Course Bull Ring Race.

7:30pm: America 250 Bump & Run & Side By Side Races.

9pm: Live Entertainment followed by DJ Tony.

Friday events:

Freedom Day Admission $80 for the weekend.

6am: Chase May Tribute.

6:30am: Pit Opens.

6pm: Freestyle.

8-11pm: Live Music with lemon Frog.

9pm: Wom Wom Tuff Truck.

10-11pm: King of the Slab Tug Contest.

11pm: Bikini Contest followed by DJ Tony G.
 

Saturday events:
Paddy’s Day Admission $50.                                                                     

9am: Open Mud Pits.                                                                                   

2pm: Mega Truck Hill & Hole 1 Ton Reaper Run Race.                                   

5pm: Big Tire & Small Tire Side By Side Bounty Hole.                            

9-11pm: Tugs.

11pm: Kelsey Lynn Performing Live On Stage.

 

The AuSable Valley Audubon- will host a “Swift Night Out” Wednesday, August 19th. Meet at 402 W. Lake Street, Tawas City:

6:30pm: Bird Trivia & Light Snacks.

7:30pm: Down the Chimney with Swifts: Facts & Survey History.

8pm: Chimney Swift Viewing & Count.

The event is free and open to all. For more information or to register visit the AuSable Valley Audubon Facebook Page.

 

The Arenac Conservation District Farm Tour- will be held Thursday, August 20th, 11am-4pm. Registration at 10am, at The Andersons, 4198 South Huron Road in Standish. The tour will take you to two local farms. No cost to attend and lunch is provided. Steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses and helmet required. To register or for more information call 989-846-4565 extension 2828.

 

 The Tawas Bay Art Gallery will host the Batik Class “Flowers On A Picket Fence” a painting done with ink, watercolors & wax on rice paper with instructor Judy Howe, Thursday & Friday, August 20th & 21st. 1-4pm, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $45 plus $10 for supplies. Registration and payment in advance by calling 989-362-5613.

 

 

The Alcona Classic Tractor & Engine Club- will hold their annual Heritage Days at the ARA Site on Barlow Road in Lincoln:

 

Friday, August 21st: 10am:

Gates Open with vendors and tractors on display

 

Saturday, August 22nd: 9am:

Gates Open with Tractor Parade through Lincoln, demonstrations, catered lunch, Pedal Tractor Raffle and at 4pm 1952 Farm All Tractor Raffle. Proceeds to Alcona 4-H and High School Scholarships.

 

 

 

Treasure hunters, bargain shoppers and estate sale fans-, a huge three day estate sale is happening Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 21st-23rd from 10am-4pm at

5311 Wilber Resort Road in Oscoda. Check out lots of assorted household items and more! You never what treasures you’ll find, so bring a friends and come ready to shop!

 

 

Thunder Roads Michigan Magazine- presents “Thunder Rally in the Valley” Friday & Saturday, August 21st & 22nd at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, 1680 Martin Street, Bay City benefiting the USS Edson.

Veterans & Active Duty can spend the night on the destroyer for free. Immediate family welcome. Limited spots available. For more information and to register call 989-684-3946 and mention “Thunder Rally”.

 

The Ogemaw County Fair- is happening Sunday, August 16th thru Saturday, August 22nd at the Fairgrounds on Rifle River Trail, West Branch. Free daily entertainment, exhibits, Antique Village & Arnold Amusements Carnival & Midway. Grandstand events include:

Sunday, August 16th 1pm: Horse Pulls.

Monday, August 17th: 7pm: Motocross & 4 Wheeler Races.

Tuesday, August 18th: 7pm Bump & Run Derby.

Wednesday, August 19th: 7pm: Bulls & Barrels with Cowboy Outreach America.

Thursday, August 20th: 7:30pm: Twisted Trailers & Side By Side Races.

Friday, August 2nd: 5pm: Dual Sled Tractor & Truck Pulls.

Saturday, August 22nd: Rear Wheel Drive Figure 8 & Front Wheel Drive Bump & Run.

For more information visit Ogemaw County Fair.Org.

 

The presentation “Deconstructing The Bible: Genesis, Exodus & Matthew” will be held Saturday, August 22nd, 11am-1pm, at the Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda. For more information call 989-254-2103.

 

Kalitta Air & Phoenix Flight Services- will host an Aviation Celebration Saturday, August 22nd, 9am-5pm, at Phoenix Flight Services, Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport, 4073 E. Van Ettan Street in Oscoda.

Free event for children accompanied by a parent. Tours of Jet Engine & Airframe Maintenance Shops, Free Young Eagles Airplane Rides for ages 9-17, games, activities and more! A Model Rocket launch will be held at 7pm at the Oscoda Schools.

 

The Sons of the American Legion- are hosting a breakfast Sunday, August 23rd, 9am-Noon at the Mikado American Legion, 2205 South Alger Street. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, coffee, milk and OJ! Adults $12, Kids 6-12 $6, 5 and under free! To go orders a dollar more. For more information call 989-736-9526.

 

 

The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host an Art Journaling Class, create two instructor led pieces and 2 independent pieces, Monday, August 24th, 7pm, with instructor Jolene Grusecki, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $20 plus $10 for supplies. Register and pay 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. 

 

 

 

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.

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.

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:  8/12: 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:

 

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: 

8/14: 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.