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OGEMAW COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
2008
MAY
3rd, 4-8p.m. GIRLS NIGHT - ENCHANTE GALLERY WEST BRANCH
$5.00 cover at door Psychic reader, The newest greatest diet, Permanent make-up, and lots more!!!! Fabulous music and laughs everytime!!!! Drinks and hor'dourves included in cover. Call Chantelle if you want a booth 343-0227
TBA MOVIE IN THE PARK, ROSE CITY. Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30p.m. Scenic Motel-
(989) 685-2668
21st CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF OUTING, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
15th AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399
16th-19th VICTORIA DAYS SIDEWALK SALES-Tanger Outlet Center- (989) 345-2594
17th KIRTLAND WARBLER FESTIVAL, wildlife and nature presentations, live entertainment, children’s activities and tours- Kirtland Community College
(989) 275-5000 Ext. 242
23rd-25th MEMORIAL WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALES- Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594
25th MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, Downtown West Branch- Veterans Affair Office (989) 345-5170
JUNE
12th & 26th SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, West Branch, Irons Park, free admission-West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500
TBA MOVIE IN THE PARK, ROSE CITY. Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Scenic Motel
(989) 685-2668
9th RAINBOW SUMMER RECREATION : Summer recreation for children ages 5-12 years old. Daily
activities. Beth Tisdale, Rainbow Child Care (989) 345-3650
13th-15th NOR-EAST’R MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL, Mio, Traditional music & art show with classes too, give-a-ways for youth, children’s area, camping available, Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159 www.noreastr.net
14th FLAG DAY, celebration honoring our national symbol- West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
21 ANNUAL FLY IN, West Branch Community Airport 7:00 a.m. -Noon. Phil Shaw (989) 345-3717
JULY
FARMERS MARKET, fresh produce, flowers, herbs. Irons Park, West Branch- Every Saturday in July- West Branch City Hall, (989) 345-0500
10th & 24th & 31st SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, West Branch, Irons Park, free admission- West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
TBA MOVIE IN THE PARK, ROSE CITY. Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Scenic Motel (989) 685-2668
3Rd-31st HERITAGE DAY SHOW, West Branch an open Art show for adults 18yrs and up. Carol Kruse (989) 873-5589, Johanne Otteson (989) 685-8092,
Jeannie Oran (989) 836-2932
3-6 HERITAGE DAYS- West Branch, Voyageur Encampment, family fun, art show, beverage tent- West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
4-7 FOURTH OF JULY SIDEWALK SALES-Tanger Outlet Center,
(989) 345-2594
4 FOURTH of JULY PARADE-West Branch, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
4 FOURTH of JULY FIREWORKS, West Branch Biggest show in Northeast Michigan, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
4 FOURTH of JULY FESTIVALPARADE & FIREWORKS, Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, Otis Matteson (989) 873-5509
4 FISHING DERBY, ROSE CITY. Rose City/ Lupton Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 685-2936
4 FOURTH of JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS Parade 1:00 p.m.-Skidway Lake- (989) 873-4111
5 WEST BRANCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER’S FUN RUN/WALK, 2 mile Fun Run/Walk Race Beginning and ending on South Burgess Street next to Irons Park in West Branch. Robert Mc Grail (989) 343-3107
5 HOSPICE OF HELPING HANDS DUCK RACE, Noon at Irons Park, West Branch, Tonia Ehinger (989) 343-3505
6-13 OGEMAW HILLS BIKE RALLY, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds- Troy Hawley (989)345-0436
12 ST. STEPHEN’S DINNER RAFFLE, 6:00 p.m. Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-3340
17 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399
17-20 PIONEER POWER CLUB ANTIQUE TRACTOR & FLEA MARKET, West Branch. Demonstrations, rides, antique tractors, steam engines, crafts, food and more Diana Philbrick (989) 345-3815
18-19 HONDA GOLD WINGS RALLY, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Chris Bobek (248) 852-8537 www.gwrra-mi.org
26-27 OGEMAW COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Ogemaw Height High School, Track field. 24hour walk for cancer, music, games, entrainment and more.Vickie Seltz Barnes-(989) 345-2594
AUGUST
FARMERS MARKET, fresh produce, flowers, herbs. Irons Park West Branch Every Saturday in August, City of West Branch, (989) 345-0500
21 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, West Branch, Irons Park, free admission- West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
TBA MOVIE IN THE PARK, ROSE CITY. Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668
1 HOSPICE OF HELPING HANDS GOLF TOURNAMENT. Tonia Ehinger
(989) 343-3505
1-4 BACK TO SCHOOL SIDEWALK SALES, West Branch- Tanger Outlet,
(989) 345-2594
2-3 RODS & RELICS 30th ANNUAL CAR SHOW, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds- Rhonda Rau (989) 473-3515
9 ANNUAL DWAYNE RAU MEMORIAL ROAD RACE, 8:30 a.m. Marjorie Taylor (989) 345-0901
9-10 VICTORIAN ART FAIR, West Branch, Irons Park, arts & crafts, entertainment June Longstreet, (989) 345-3856
10-16 OGEMAW COUNTY FAIR, rides, food, games, entertainment and more- Karen Miller, (989) 345-7153 Visit Web Site
29 LABOR DAY SALES, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
30-31 ROSE CITY FALL FESTIVAL. Rose City Houghton Creek Park, Entertainment, Kids games, good food - Rose City/ Lupton Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 685-2936
SEPTEMBER
FARMERS MARKET, fresh produce, flowers, and herbs. Irons Park, Every Saturday in September, -City of West Branch, (989) 345-0500
TBA MOVIE IN THE PARK, ROSE CITY. Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668
1 LABOR DAY SALES, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
2 PRESCHOOL BEGINS-New year of preschool begins for children ages 2 ½ -4 ½ Beth Tisdale Rainbow Child Care (989) 345-3650
2-30 CHEESE CAKE SALES, West Branch Area Business & Professional Women’s Club, proceeds to scholarships- Vickie Seltz Barnes-(989) 345-2594
6-7 HOSPICE YARD SALE- Help raise money for medical supplies, Tonia Ehinger (989) 345-3505
8 KEN WILLARD MEMORIAL RIVER TRAIL ½ MARATHON, Register at 8:00 a.m.Rifle River Recreation Area. Vicki Willard (989) 883-9593
18 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399
24 PROJECT RED 4TH GRADE RURAL EDUCATION DAY. Ogemaw County Fairgrounds (989) 345-7153
26-28 NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAMB AND WOOL SHOW, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m (989) 345-4845 www.lambandwoolfestival.com
OCTOBER
1-15 CHEESE CAKE SALES, West Branch Area Business & Professional Women’s Club, proceeds to scholarships- Vickie Seltz Barnes-(989) 345-2594
2-4 HOSPICE QUILT SHOW, Downtown West Branch- Tonia Ehinger
(989) 345-3505
3-6 COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALES, Tanger Outlet- (989) 345-2594
4 HOME TOUR OF WEST BRANCH HOMES, tour of 5 homes in West Branch- West Branch Public Library (989) 345-2235, Ogemaw County Literacy Council
(989) 345-3033
4 DOWNTOWN SHREET FAIR, business promotions, food, entertainment, shopping galore and more. West Branch Downtown Area Mercahnts Association. Pete Fabrri (989) 345-5226
4 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HEALTH EVENT, Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594
4 LIONS DINNER RAFFLE- Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce.
(989) 873-3296
11 OGEMAW TRAILS: GHOST TOWNS AND LEGENDS, This colorful Historic Tour, visit ghost town, railroads stop, historic grave yards, lumber camps and other historic sites of legend and lore. Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
25 HALLOWEEN PARTY-VFW Hall-Skidway Lake (989) 873-4376
25 HALLOWEEN PARADE, Greenwood Rd. From IGA to VFW Hall,
(989) 873-6920
31 HALLOWEEN PARTY, Surline Middle School, Optimist Club and Kiwanis
NOVEMBER
COATS FOR KIDS- Drop off boxes at Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594
13 VENISON/BEEF STEW DINNER, Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall, Knights of Columbus Council #8948 Joe Hintz (989) 345-3060
14-16 HUNTING WIDOWS REVENGE PROMOTION-Tanger Outlet
(989) 345-2594
14 DEER GUN SEASON OPENING BAKE SALE, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dorothy Teeples (989) 685-2614
15 HUNTERS SMORGASBORD DINNER- St Stephens Hall Skidway Lake-
(989) 873-3340
20 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399
27 THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY DINNER, St Stephens Hall Skidway Lake, (989) 873-3340
27 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER, Trinity United Methodist Church. Paster Don (989) 685-2350
DECEMBER
TBA COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM HOLIDAY AUCTION, West Branch, gift auction to benefit persons and familie with serious illnesses- West Branch City Hall, Debbie (989) 345-0500
5 ART WALK & WINE TASTING Downtown West Branch is partnering with local artists and Michigan Wineries to bring you the perfect holiday evening. Tom Damoth (989) 345-5100
6 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING-Rose City Park, 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., (989) 685-2936 or (989) 685-2594
6 MUSIC BOOSTERS ARTS & CRAFTS, Ogemaw Heights High School- Lou Winter, (989) 345-7748
13 CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING, Downtown West Branch, Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
31 NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL BINGO & PARTY, 6:00 p.m. Three County Club Skidway Lake, (989) 873-3025
Some dates are tentative.
We suggest calling to confirm.
TBA To Be Announced.
Compliments of the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce.
(989) 345-2821 www.wbacc.com
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