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West Branch Area Chamber Presents:
The 2009
Community Calendar
for Ogemaw County
Some Dates are Tentative, We Suggest Calling to Confirm.
June
Farmers’ Market, Each Saturday in July, Rose City, City Hall
Parking Lot on M-33, City Hall (989) 685-2103
Annual “Ogemaw County Idol”, Rose City, Every Friday & Saturday in June – Talent Contest” & “Relay for Life” Charity benefit, Any Talents, Any Ages, BadLands Entertainment Complex (989) 685-3950
19 Fabulous Fridays- Gone Country , Old and New tractors galore & so much more. Country music, line dancing, farm animal food fiber & lots of fun! Agriculture in Ogemaw County. Peggy (989) 345-0243
20 City Wide Yard Sales, City Hall (989) 345-0500
20 Annual Fly-In West Branch, EAA Chapter #1253 Fly-in & Pancake Breakfast, Denis Weiss (989) 873-5908
20 History Walk: Peering Through the Windows of the Past, Guided walking tour of Historic West Branch, Ogemaw County Genealogical &
Historical Society Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
23 Girls Night @ Enchante’-- Lots of stations: Ask me how to lose weight,Psychic reader-, Haircuts, Massage- Permanent make-up, Jewelry- (toys), Artwork- ,laser clinic,$ Bring your gold for cash $,& much much more..$7.00 cover at door Hors d’ oeuvres & Drinks and Great Music!!! (989) 343-0227
26 Fabulous Fridays- Art in the Street, View professional & amateur art displayed on the Streets, Activities for the whole family. Carol (989) 345-1451
July
Fabulous Fridays, West Branch, Each Friday of July, Experience a different fabulous event each Friday evening. Fun for the whole family, West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association. Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
Farmers Market, Downtown, West Branch, Every Saturday in July, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs,
West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
Farmers’ Market, Each Saturday in July, Rose City, City Hall
Parking Lot on M-33, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, City Hall (989) 685-2103
3 Fabulous Fridays- Classy Chassie- All Classic, modified and custom vechicles welcome-you just need to register. Fun for all ages including a Poker walk for awesome prizes! Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226,
1-4 Heritage Days, West Branch, Fun for the Whole Family, Art Show, Beverage Tent, Music, Encampment in Irons Park & More West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
4 July 4th Parade, Downtown, West Branch. 1:00pm West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
4 Fun Run- Irons Park, West Branch, Sign up 7:30am-8:45am,
Race Starts at 9:00am.
4 Annual Craft Show & Bake Sale -Sugar Springs Property Owners Association 10am -4pm. 5477 Worthington Court, (989) 426-4111
4 July 4th Fireworks, West Branch, Biggest show this side of Ogemaw County, located off of M-30 at dusk, West Branch City Hall, (989) 345-0500,
4 Hospice of Helping Hands Duck Race, Noon at Irons Park, West Branch, KFC Council #8948 Joe Hintz (989) 345-3060
4 July 4th Parade, Downtown Skidway Lake, 11:00am Parade Theme: " “People That Make A Difference” (989) 873-6920
4 July 4th Festival, Rose City, Parade & Fireworks, Family Fun!! Rose City Lions Club, Otis Matteson (989) 873-5509
5 July 4th Fireworks, Skidway Lake at Dusk, Newman Park (989) 873-4411
9 & 23 & 30 Summer Music Series, Irons Park West Branch, Free admission, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
10 Fabulous Fridays- Heroes in Uniform, Local Firefighters, police, Veterans, Search & Rescue and many volunteers! See their vehicles, see what they do and say thank you to them for their service and dedication.
Carol (989) 345-2911
11 St Stephen’s Dinner Raffle, Skidway Lake Chamber of
Commerce (989) 873-3340
11 & 25 Movie in the Park, Rose City Houghton Creek Park 8:00pm, Nurski’s at Scenic Motel (989) 685-2668
12-19 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week, Ogemaw Country Fairgrounds,
Amy Nelson (989) 345-5393 Visit Site for more information:
www.ogemawhillsbikeweek.com
17 Fabulous Fridays- Show off Your Iron, 4:45pm Bikers can start line-up along Houghton Ave to have your bike judge by some local- guest Judges! All ages welcome, different Give-a-way during the evening. Call the Chamber for more info (989) 345-2821
16-19 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Show & Flea Market, Diane Philbrick (989) 345-3815
18 History Walk: Peering Through the Windows of the Past, Guided walking tour of Historic West Branch, Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
24 Fabulous Fridays-Read to the Beat of a Different Drummer-, Drummunity-(rhythmic fun for everyone)! bouncers & Inflatables, storytelling, face painting, hands-on-art, authors, book sales, music and more!
Marsha (989) 345-2235
25 7th Annual Free Kids Fun Day-10:00am-3:00pm, Kids ages 6-17, ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED. PLEASE DON’T BRING ANY GUNS OR ARCHERY EQUIPMENT, Sugar Spring Sporting Clay & Hunting Preserve. (989) 426-2645, J&P Sporting Goods (989) 345-3744
30-31 Children’s Film Festival, West Branch, Northern Michigan ONLY Children’s Film Festival, over 20 children’s films, events & celebration of cinematic art for children. Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
31 Fabulous Fridays-Children’s Film Festival- All family friendly evening downtown Free movie showing, fun & creative activities for everyone and more! Call Samantha (989) 345-5226
30-31 Honda Gold Wings Rally, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Tom & Shelly Rushman (734) 285-8799
August
Fabulous Fridays, West Branch, Each Friday of August. Experience a different fabulous event each Friday evening. Fun for the whole family. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
Farmers Market, Downtown, West Branch, Every Saturday in August,
8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs,
West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
Farmers’ Market, Each Saturday in August, Rose City, Parking Lot on M-33, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, City Hall (989) 685-2103
1 Children’s Film Festival, Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
1 Honda Gold Wings Rally, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Tom & Shelly Rushman (734) 285-8799
4 Girls Night @ Enchante’- Lots of stations: Ask me how to lose weight,Psychic reader-, Haircuts, Massage- Permanent make-up, Jewelry- (toys), Artwork- ,laser clinic,$ Bring your gold for cash $,And much much more…$7.00 cover at door Hors d’ oeuvres & Drinks & Great Music!!! (989) 343-0227
5 Miss Victorian Scholarship Program Night, Scholarship program for area High School girls, (989) 345-2821
7 Fabulous Fridays- Big 3 Auto Show, Big 3 of West Branch, Dean Arbour Ford, Team Hodges & Hart Pontiac! Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
7 Golf Tournament, Benefit Hospice of Helping Hands, Hospice of
Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
8 Art de Vin ........Michigan Artists, Michigan Wine, Michigan Beer, Michigan Food with Dancing, live band afterwards! (989) 343-0227
8 & 22 Movie in the Park, Rose City Houghton Creek Park 8:00pm, Nurski’s at Scenic Motel (989) 685-2668
8-9 Victorian Art Fair, Irons Park West Branch, Art, Crafts, Entertainment & more, 4th Street Gallery (989) 345-1451
14 Fabulous Fridays- West Branch Idol- Become the Next West Branch Idol, Do you have a talent that you want to share with West Branch, Sign up today! Linda (989) 345-3300,
15 History Walk: Peering Through the Windows of the Past, Guided walking tour of Historic West Branch, Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
15 The Lupton Fire Dept. is holding a Open House at the Rose Twp Hall in Lupton from 11-5. Contact Amy Wend 989-473-3006 for more information.
15 “Z-93 LYNN’S FUN RUN”, Rose City, This is a FREE Bike Run. BadLands Entertainment Complex (989) 685-3950
16-22 Ogemaw County Fair, Food, rides, entertainment, camping, livestock & more.(Fair Grounds located at 2300 Rifle River Trail),
Karen Miller (989) 345-5393
20 Summer Music Series, Irons Park West Branch, Free admission- West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
21 Fabulous Fridays- Music in the Streets- Enjoy a Night of Music in the Streets of West Branch!, Music for everyone, Fun for all ages! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association. Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
22 Rifle River Survivor- Childern in age groups 6-10, 11-16 will compete in friendly physical and thinking challenges to determine who is the best State Park Survivor, Free hot dogs can be roasted by competitors and spectators.
Steve Krantz, Tricia Weisend, Connie LaFamboise (989) 473-2258
28 Fabulous Fridays- Shutter Bug-! West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association. Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226,
29 Summer Music Series-Teen Band, in the afternoon, Irons Park West Branch, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
30-31 Rose City Fall Festival, Houghton Creek Park, Entertainment, kid games, food, Donna Fritz (989) 385-3398
September
4 Last of the Fabulous Fridays- Big Boys & Their Toys, Boy Toys of all kinds from tractors to baots to ORV, Tool, Golf.... you name it West Branch will have it!. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association.
Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
Farmers Market, Downtown, West Branch, Every Saturday in September, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Fresh produce, flowers & herbs, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
Farmers’ Market, Each Saturday in September, Rose City. Parking
Lot on M-33, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, City Hall (989) 685-2103
11-13 Hospice’s Annual Yard Sale, Thousands of items. Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
12 Girls Night @ Enchante’- Lots of stations: Ask me how to lose weight,Psychic reader-, Haircuts, Massage- Permanent make-up, Jewelry- (toys), Artwork, laser clinic,$ Bring your gold for cash $, & much much more…$7.00 cover at door Hors d’ oeuvres and Drinks & Great Music!!! (989) 343-0227
12 - Ogemaw County Humane Society Annual Mutt March. 11-3pm at Irons' Park, early registration is 10:30am. Your donation to support the OCHS will be your fee to participate. Vendors, freestyle dog dancing, Blessing of the Pets and a parade of dogs through the park. A day of fun and information for you and your dog. High pledge earners will receive gifts. Pledge sheets will be available at the new shelter or contact Judy Zettle @(989)345-2387 or Mary Piskor @ (989)345-1891
12 Ken Willard Mermorial River Trail Half Marathon Run- come walk & jog or run the challenging trails at Rifle River.
Steve Krantz, Tricia Weisend, Connie LaFamboise (989) 473-2258
12 & 26 Movie in the Park, Rose City Houghton Creek Park 8:00pm, Nurski’s at Scenic Motel (989) 685-2668
19 History Walk: Peering Through the Windows of the Past, Guided walking tour of Historic West Branch, Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
26-27 Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Show, Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary, Jeanie Prentice (989) 345-2434
October
Coats For Kids Drop Box Location, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
Farmers Market, Downtown, West Branch, First Saturday in October,
8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Fresh produce, flowers & herbs.
West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
Farmers’ Market, Each Saturday in October, Rose City, Parking Lot on M-33, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, City Hall (989) 685-2103
1-3 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
3 West Branch Downtown Street Fair, Businesses Promotions, Food, Entertainment, Shopping Galore & more. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226
3 Ogemaw County Literacy’s Hour Tour, West Branch Area, Ogemaw County Literacy Council (989) 345-3033
10 Ogemaw Trails: Our First People, This tour is an ancient journey like no other, before Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of North America. Books available, Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society,
Gay McInerney (989) 873-5673
10 American Cancer Society Health Event, Tanger Outlet Center
(989) 345-2594
10 Lions Dinner Raffle, 6:00 pm, Skidway Lake Chamber of
Commerce (989) 873-3296
17 "Art de Combat II" Artist will have 3 hours to Start and Finish a new piece of art, Audience votes for the winner. Winner takes home $500.00 cash, second place $150.00, third $50.00 , Audience pays $20.00 at door, includes wine, beer, food!
24 Halloween Party & Halloween Parade, Skidway Lake (989) 873-4376 or (989) 873-6920
31 Trick or Treat, West Branch, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500
31 Halloween Party, West Branch, open to school age kids, Surline Middle School, Optimist & Kiwanis Clubs
November
Coats For Kids Drop Box Location, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army, Last two weeks of November. Kiwanis Club, Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
7 Bells for Hospice & Bells of Hope Memorial Service, Hospice of Helping hands at (800) 992-6592
13 Venison Beef Stew Dinner, Knights of Columbus Council #8948. Joe Hintz (989) 345-3060
14 Girls Night @ Forest Dunes Sponsored by Enchante’- Lots of stations: Ask me how to lose weight,Psychic reader-, Haircuts, Massage- Permanent make-up, Jewelry- (toys), Artwork- ,laser clinic,$ Bring your gold for cash $,& much much more. $7.00 cover at door Hors d’ oeuvres & Drinks & Great Music!!! (989) 343-0227
14 Hunters Smorgasbord Dinner, St Stephen’s Hall Skidway Lake, (989) 873-3340
14-16 Hunting Widows Revenge, Tanger Outlet Center (989) 345-2594
21-22 Kiwanis Club’s Variety Show, Ogemaw Heights auditorium, Kiwanis Club, Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
26 Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner, Noon-3:00pm, St Stephen’s Hall Skidway Lake (989) 873-3340
27 Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30-1:30pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, Pastor Don (989) 2350
December
Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army, during the month of December, Kiwanis Club, Michael Pugh (989) 345-0978
3 Community Support Team Holiday Auction, Helping to benefit families with serious illnesses, Debbie (989) 345-0500
3 Christmas Tree Lighting, Rose City, Houghton Creek Park,
City (989) 685-2103 or Chamber (989) 685-2936
5 Holiday Art Walk & Wine Tasting, Downtown West Branch is partnering with local artist and Michigan wineries to bring you the perfect Holiday evening. Tom Damoth (989) 345-5100
8 Girls Night @ Enchante’- Lots of stations: Ask me how to lose weight,Psychic reader-, Haircuts, Massage- Permanent make-up, Jewelry- (toys), Artwork- ,laser clinic,$ Bring your gold for cash $,And much much more $7.00 cover at door Hors d’ oeuvres and Drinks and Great Music!!! (989) 343-0227
12 Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Downtown West Branch, Annual Christmas tree lighting and visit with Santa at West Branch City Hall. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821
19 Downtown Christmas Fantasy, West Branch, Christmas for Children of all ages, Samantha Fabbri (989) 345-5226
19 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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