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West Branch Area Chamber Presents:
The 2010
Community Calendar
for Ogemaw County
Some Dates are Tentative, We Suggest Calling to Confirm.
January – February
Hearts for Hospice Fundraiser - Hospice of Helping Hands collaborates with local businesses to sell paper hearts to display in their business. Red Hearts are $1.00 and Gold Hearts are $5.00. For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands' Office, at 800-992-6592.
January 12th – April 12th
Sunrise Creations Winter Art Show, Sponsored by: Tolfree Foundation and the West Branch Creative Art Association held at the Medical Arts Center Building. More information contact Jeanne Oram (989) 836-2932
January
30 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival, Roller-skating at the Skate Place,
Win a Guitar. Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159
31 Wertz Warriors, Skidway Moose Lodge (989) 873-4350
February
5-7 Camp Warm Hearts - Weekend winter camp for children and teens, ages 5-15, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Hospice of Helping Hands & Mid-Michigan Home Care are bringing bereaved children and teens together to warm their hearts. For more information call the Hospice’s , at 800-992-6592.
6 Fireman’s Ball, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-3039
13 Parent/Child "Sweetheart" Dinner & Dance, YMCA Camp Timbers, West Branch, A chance for parents to create a special memory with their children. Evening includes dinner, music, games, prizes and a framed portrait for each family to take home. Cost $20, a portion of proceeds to benefit the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign, to help send children to camp. CONTACT INFO: Ryan 989-345-2630
13 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival, Rootstand in concert at OHHS-Auditorium, Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159
20 Kiwanis Club of West Branch is celebrating 75 years of serving the children in this community Mike Pugh (989) 345-0978
24 Ogemaw County Economic Outlook, Forward’s Conference Center, 8am- 11:30, All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. Contact Ogemaw County EDC for more information. Kathy Adair (989) 345-0692
27 Winter Ball, Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment & More, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
March
20 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival, St Patty’s Party at Mio High School Auditorium, Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159
20 Kiwanis Club Dinner/Auction, West Branch, K of C Hall,
Mike Pugh (989) 345-0978
April
3 Optimist Easter Egg Hunt, Irons Park, for kids 12 and under. Rodger Williams (989) 345-2627 or (989) 701-5503
4 Easter Egg Hunt, Newman Park, Skidway Lake Chamber of
Commerce (989) 873-1450
8 The First Annual Ogemaw Business Expo! 4-8pm, Ogemaw Heights High School, exhibitor information will be available soon. Showcase your business or service to the community for a very low cost! Contact Ogemaw County EDC for more information. Kathy Adair (989) 345-0692
17 Spring Art Walk & Wine Tasting, Downtown West Branch is partnering with local artists & Michigan wineries to bring you the perfect evening,
Tom Damoth (989) 345-5100
17 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival Blue Water Ramblers Concert, Music, dance, food & auction, Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159
22-24 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor Club Swap Meet, Jake & Sondra Bortle (989) 473-4702
29 Second Annual Blast the Blues, 5-9pm, Dean Arbour Ford, Kick those winter blues to the curb at the second annual Blast the Blues. Grab your friends and join us for a night of great music, amazing art, tempting food sampling, swank car and live auction. Tollfree Foundation (989) 343-3690
May 28th- September 3rd
Fabulous Fridays, West Branch, Each Friday! Experience a different fabulous event each Friday evening. Fun for the whole family. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, (989) 345-2821
May
6 River House Inc, Annual High Tea, St. Mary Parish Community, Grayling, 4:30pm-7:30pm, For more information contact (989) 348-3169
8 Spring Fling & Dinner Dance, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce
(989) 873-4150
15 West Branch Masonic Lodge 125 years Parade, Parade will go throw West Branch, from 8th Street to the Masonic Lodge, Starts at 1:00pm, For more information contact Mike Babcock (989) 3454502
19 Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
22 West Branch Classic Road Race, The cycling race will start at the Ogemaw Hills Pathway. Karey Collins, (248) 505-0221
31 Memorial Day Parade, Downtown West Branch,
Veterans Affair Office (989) 345-5170
June - July -August
TBA Summer Music Series, Irons Park West Branch, Free admission, West Branch Jane Tennant (989) 345-0500
June 26th- July 17th
Heritage Fine Art Show, Open to all Michigan Artist, Scholarship presentation and awards reception July 3rd, Public Welcome, Jeanne Oram, (989) 836-2932
June
11-13 Nor-easter Music & Art Festival, Mio, Traditional music & art with classic too. Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159
19 EAA Chapter #1253 Annual Fly-In at West Branch Community Airport 8:00am to noon, Denis Weiss (989) 873-5908
19 City Wide Yard Sale, 8:00am-5:00pm Michelle Frechette, (989) 345-0500
July 3rd - September 18th
Farmers Market, Each Saturday, Held at the Skidway Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Skidway Chamber (989) 873-4150
July 3rd - October 2nd
Farmers Market, Each Saturday Downtown West Branch, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs, Michelle Frechette (989) 345-0500
July
1-4 Heritage Days, West Branch, Fun for the Whole Family, Art Show, Beverage Tent, Music, Voyageur Encampment in Irons Park & More West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
3 July 4th Parade, Downtown Skidway Lake, 11:00pm (989) 873-6920
3 July 4th Fireworks, Skidway Lake at Dusk, Newman Park (989) 873-4411
4 July 4th Festival, Rose City, Parade & Fireworks, Family Fun!! 4:00pm, Rose City Lions Club, Otis Matteson (989) 873-5509
4 July 4th Parade, Downtown, West Branch. 1:00p.m. West Branch Area
Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
4 July 4th Fireworks, West Branch, M-30 near Medical Park at dusk,
Michelle Frechette, (989) 345-0500
Duck Race in Irons Park at 12:00 Noon - Hundreds of plastic, numbered ducks will be dropped into the river for the Duck Race. Cash prizes go to the first three ducks that cross the finish line. Tickets are $2.00 each or $5.00 for a book of three tickets. Tickets will be sold till the day of the race, July 4th. If your ticket number matches the number on one of the winning ducks - you win! For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands' Office, at 800-992-6592.
9-10 Children’s Film Festival, West Branch, Northern Michigan Children’s Film Festival, Enjoy a variety of family oriented films, events.
Rusty Showalter (989) 312-0866. LuAnn Zettle (989) 345-2055.
10 St. Stephen’s Dinner Raffle, Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce
(989) 873-3340
11-17 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week, Motorcycle Rally More information Contact Mike Babcock, (989) 312-0189
15-18 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Show & Flea Market Jake & Sondra Bortle (989) 473-4702
August
6- Golf Tournament to benefit Hospice of Helping Hands. For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands' Office, at 800-992-6592.
14-15 Victorian Art Fair, Irons Park West Branch, Art, Crafts, Entertainment & more June Longstreet (989) 345-3856
15-21 Ogemaw County Fair- It’s our 30th Anniversary! Always Arnold Amusements will have their carnival and midway. Plan on joing the fun! * Carnival Rides and exhibit buildings will be open starting Tuesday August 17th.
Any question call the Fair Office (989) 345-5993
September
10 -12 Hospice of Helping Hands' 12th Annual Yard Sale - Thousands of items ranging from electronics, housewares, furniture, antiques and more! No clothes! For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands' Office, at 800-992-6592.
11 Ogemaw County Humane Society’s Annual Mutt March at Irons Park. 11:00am-4:00pm, early registration 10:30am. A day of fun and information for you and your dog(s). Your pledges are your fee to participate in the march and contest. Vendors, blessing of the Pets, free-style dog dancing, a silent auction, micro-chipping and a lot more. Prizes for high pledge donors. Pledge sheets available at the animal shelter. Contact Judy Zettle, (989) 345-2387
25-26 Lamb and Wool Festival, Fiber Festival incorporating all things sheep, fleece, fiber, spinning materials for making your own yarns, spinning wheels, spindles, looms for weaving, books to teach you and everything you need to have a warm and cozy fall and winter! As well as classes to show you how, Public welcome, Admission free. By spending time on our fiber world, who knows, it might just lead to some wonderful new hobbies or enhance your knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving or felting hobbies!, Jeanie Prentice (989) 345-2434
October- November
Coats For Kids Drop Box Location, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
October
2 Earleen Fox Memorial 5kRun/Walk, promoting breast cancer awareness,proceeds to scholarship fund for OHHS graduate continuing on medial career, Starting at Diebold Insurance Agency parking area. Pam Fox Hilts (989) 345-0220
3 Ogemaw County Literacy’s Hour Tour, West Branch Area, Ogemaw County Literacy Council (989) 345-3033
4- Celebration of World Habitat Day, Come join Ogemaw Habitat for Humanity Celebrate World Habitat Day, Contact OHFH- Michelle Green at (989) 345-7085
7-9 Annual Quilt Show and Raffle - Tickets are $5.00/ person and include entry to both show locations. Over 100 quilts will be on display between the 4th Street Gallery and the West Branch Library. In addition, many local businesses will display quilts in their establishments. One quilt will be raffled off that weekend as well. Tickets for the quilt raffle are $2.00 each or $5.00 for a book of three tickets. For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands' Office, at 800-992-6592.
9 Lions Dinner Raffle, 6:00 pm, Skidway Lake Chamber of
Commerce (989) 873-3296
30 Halloween Party & Halloween Parade, Skidway Lake (989) 873-4376
or (989) 873-6920
31 Halloween Party, West Branch, open to school age kids, Surline Middle School, Optimist & Kiwanis Clubs
31 City of West Branch Trick-orTreat hours, 6:00pm-8:00pm,
Michelle Frechette (989) 345-0500
November-December
Kiwanis Club of West Branch Gourmet Nut Sale. Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
November
TBA Kiwanis Club’s Variety Show, Ogemaw Heights auditorium, Kiwanis Club, Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
6 Bells for Hospice & Bells of Hope Memorial Service, Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
13 Hunters Smorgasbord Dinner, St Stephen’s Hall Skidway Lake,
(989) 873-3340
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
11 Christmas Parade of Lights Downtown West Branch, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
11 Cookie on Parade, homemade cookies are sold to raise money for our student scholarship program, Jeanne Oram (989) 836-2932
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.
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