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2010 Ogemaw County Community Calendar
Some Dates are Tentative, We Suggest Calling to Confirm
August
7,14,21,28 Farmers Market, Each Saturday Downtown West Branch, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
7,14,21,28 Farmers Market, Each Saturday in September, Rose City, City Hall Parking Lot on M-33, City Hall (989) 685-2103
12 Red Cross Blood Drive at Tanger Outlet Center 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. to schedule an appointment call Tanger at (989) 345-2594 or walk-ins welcome.
13 Fabulous Fridays Taste of West Branch. Featuring cuisine from our many fine local eateries. Sample some of the finest dishes around! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Samantha Fabbri (989) 345-5226
14 The Crawford, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Iosco County Great Start Parent Coalition presents 1st Annual Toy Swap 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.at The Kirtland house at Kirtland Community College. Bring any old toys in good, clean, working condition and swap with other families. Every child will receive a free book, activities and lunch available. Donations welcome. Parent Liason Amy Coulter (989) 329-4259
14-15 Victorian Art Fair, Irons Park West Branch, Art, Crafts, Entertainment & more, June Longstreet (989) 345-3856
15-21 Ogemaw County Fair, Food, rides, entertainment, camping, livestock & more. Grandstand Events: 15th Stock, Super Stock & Pro Stock Tractor Pulls & Pickup Pulls, 16th Super Cross Races, 17th Combine Demo Derby, 18th Bump & Run Derby, 19th Heavyweight Horse Pulls, 20th Combination Demo & Highbanks Figure 8 Derby, 21st Broken Horn Rodeo, Kids day is Wednesday the 18th, for more information go to www.ogemawcountyfair.com or Karen Miller (989) 345-5393
20 Fabulous Fridays Dog Days. One night only, West Branch goes to the dogs! Bring your dog for a canine carnival! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Linda Kotrys (989) 345-3300
20 West Branch Country Club along with the Fairway Bistro invite you to enjoy Golf, Dinner and Dancing. Includes 9 holes with cart, 4 person scramble, plated dinner with salad bar and dessert and LIVE music to dance the night away. $35 pp, 5:15 p.m. Shotgun Start, Dinner 7:30 p.m. and Band Begins at 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. for reservations call (989) 345-2501 or (989) 345-7125
26 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Vince (Lurvey) Graff 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Edwards Township Hall Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Department or Instant Cash Advance in West Branch. For more information call Kathi Mahrle (989) 345-5310 or Tonya Hodgins (989) 942-6761
27 Fabulous Fridays Heroes in Uniform. Local firefighters, police, soldiers, veterans & many volunteers. See their vehicles, see what they do & say thanks for their service and dedication. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Carol Adair (989) 345-2911
30 Forward Corporation’s 24th Annual Golf Tournament, To Benefit Special Olympics of Michigan, Registration 8 a.m., Shotgun start at 8:45 a.m. at West Branch Country Club, for more information call Dave Clouse (989) 345-3503
September
4,11,18,25 Farmers Market, Each Saturday Downtown West Branch, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
4,11,18,25 Farmers Market, Each Saturday in September, Rose City, City Hall Parking Lot on M-33, City Hall (989) 685-2103
1 Kiwanis Golf Scramble at The Dream benefiting the Boys & Girls Club Registration at 8 am and Tee Time at 9 am. Food & Refreshments at the turn and many prizes. For info contact Dave Longfield (989) 345-3101. Also looking for Hole Sponsors at $30.
3 Fabulous Fridays Big Boys & Their Toys. Guy toys of all kinds including tractors, boats, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, tools, golf, hunting supplies, hot cars & more. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
6 Rose City/Lupton 10K Walk/Run at Rifle River Rec. Area. For more information contact Terrilynn Hiben (810) 247-0104 or PTLHiben@hotmail.com
10-12 Hospice’s Annual Yard Sale, Thousands of items. Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
11 Ogemaw County Humane Society’s Annual Mutt March, Irons park, 11am – 4pm, Vendors, Dancing Dogs, Canine Agility, Silent Auction, Microchipping, Blessing of the Pets and lots more! Your donation is your ticket to participate in the contests and parade Pledge sheets available at the animal shelter or call Judy Zettle, (989) 345-2387
11 Kirtland for the Performing Arts presents Rickey Nelson Remembered featuring the Nelson Brothers, 7 pm Ticket Office (989) 275-6777 or www.kirtlandcenter.com
13 Tolfree Foundation Tee Off for Tolfree 18 hole, 4 person scramble, Three Divisions: Men’s, Women’s & Mixed, Registration 8:30 am & Shot Gun at 9 am at The Dream and West Branch Country Club deadline is August 16. Call (989) 343-3690 or email bbernard@wbrmc.org or visit the website at www.tolfreefoundation.org
18 1st Annual Riverbend 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run for Multiple Sclerosis Moving Forward Towards a Cure located at West Branch Senior Center on Page Street Run begins at 9 a.m., walk just minutes after run and kids run around 10 a.m. Mail in registration until September 12 or on the day of the race until 8:30 a.m. Any questions, booth or volunteer information, please visit www.active.com email orlandos@m33access.com or call (989) 225-9213
18 2010 Lifeway Women Event Living Proof Live featuring Beth Moore hosted by Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church, Tickets $20 includes lunch 10:30 am - 5 pm doors open at 9:30 am for more information call (989) 345-2260, 1-800-254-2022, www.lifeway.com/women
25 Take a Leap Into Better Health! Natural Health Workshop by Svea Gordon a graduate of Central Michigan University with degrees in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, and Psychology. Held at the Quality Inn Conference Center 1 p.m. - 6p.m.. $25 if paid in advance, $30 at the door, and $20 for students/seniors. For more information call (514) 774-6119 or (989) 820-1233; register on-line at www.psychehealing.com/Wellness/seminar.html
25 Houghton Lake Kiwanis Club hosting the White Tails Unlimited Banquet Fundraiser at the Historical Playhouse in Houghton Lake. To buy tickets contact Dave DenBoer (989) 366-6332 or www.houghtonlakekiwanis.org
25-26 Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Show, Free Admission, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, Jeanie Prentice (989) 345-2434
October
Coats For Kids Drop Box Location, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
2,9,16,23,30 Farmers Market, Each Saturday Downtown West Branch, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
2,9,16,23,30 Farmers Market, Each Saturday in October, Rose City, City Hall Parking Lot on M-33, City Hall (989) 685-2103
2 Earleen Fox Memorial 5k Run/Walk, promoting breast cancer awareness, Pam Fox-Hilts, (989) 685-2552 or (989) 345-0200
www.earleenfoxmemorial5kwalkrun.com
2 Bump and Run Derby Championship, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, Ashley, (989) 345-7266
3 Ogemaw County Literacy’s Hour Tour, West Branch Area, Ogemaw County Literacy Council (989) 345-3033
4 World Habitat Day, Join Ogemaw Habitat for Humanity Restore, Celebrate World Habitat Day, Michelle Green (989) 345-7085
7-9 Quilt Show, 25th annual quilt show & raffle, Over 100 quilts will be on display in West Branch, for more information call Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
7 Candidate Forum General Election, at the West Branch Senior Center at 6p.m. Hosted by West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
9 Lions Dinner Raffle, 6:00 pm, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-3296
23 Kirtland for the Performing Arts presents Rich Little 7 pm Ticket Office (989) 275-6777 or www.kirtlandcenter.com
28 Ogemaw Habitat for Humanity presents the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Team event begins at 7 pm at Ogemaw Heights High School. Looking for players to join the Habitat Hoopers or volunteers to be on the planning committee. Contact Executive Director Deanna Surbrook at (989) 345-3668
30 Halloween Party & Halloween Parade, Skidway Lake (989) 873-4376 or (989) 873-6920
31 City of West Branch Trick or Treat Hours, 6:00pm-8:00pm West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
31 Halloween Party, West Branch, open to school age kids, Surline Middle School, Optimist & Kiwanis Clubs
November
Coats For Kids Drop Box Location, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
Kiwanis Club of West Branch Gourmet Nut Sale. Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
6 Bells for Hospice & Bells of Hope Memorial Service, Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
6 Winter Sports Swap Meet 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Quality Inn for more information call Chris Chrysler (989) 709-0539
13 Hunters Smorgasbord Dinner, St Stephen’s Hall Skidway Lake, (989) 873-3340
19-20 Kiwanis Club’s Musical Variety Show, Magical Movie Music, Ogemaw Heights auditorium 7 p.m., Kiwanis Club, Carol Lockhart (989) 343-9934
20 Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts presents Step Afrika 7 pm, Ticket Office (989) 275-6777 or www.kirtlandcenter.com
25 Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner, Noon-3:00pm, St Stephen’s Hall Skidway Lake (989) 873-3340
December
Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army, Kiwanis Club, Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
TBA Community Support Team Holiday Auction, Helping to benefit families with serious illnesses, Debbie (989) 345-0500
4 Christmas Tree Lighting, Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, City (989) 685-2103 or Chamber (989) 685-2936
4 Holiday Art Walk & Wine Tasting, Downtown West Branch is partnering with local artist and Michigan wineries to bring you the perfect Holiday evening. Tom Damoth (989) 345-5100
4 Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts presents Jim Witter, Christmas Memories 7 pm, Ticket Office (989) 275-6777 or www.kirtlandcenter.com.
11 Cookie on Parade, homemade cookies are sold to raise money for scholarship program, Jeanne Oram (989) 836-2932
11 Christmas Parade of Lights Downtown West Branch, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
18 Downtown Christmas Fantasy, West Branch, Christmas for Children of all ages, Samantha Fabbri (989) 345-5226
18 Kids Visit with Santa, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-4150
31 New Years Eve Special Bingo and Party, 6:00pm, 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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