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2012
West Branch
Ogemaw County
Community Calendar
(989) Area Code for Contact Numbers
Some Dates are Tentative,
We Suggest Calling to Confirm.
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 & Gold Hearts are $5.00. For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands’ Office (800) 992-6592.
13 to May 31 Sunrise Creations Winter Art Show Medical Arts Center located at 335 E. Houghton Ave. Sponsoring the Tolfree Foundation and West Branch Creative Arts Association Bev Bernard 343-3690
24 Eisenhower Dance Ensemble 7pm Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts 275-6777 www.kirtlandcenter.com
25 Sinbad-One of Comedy Central’s top 100 Comedians of all time creates uproarious comedic hysteria that is profound but never profane. 7pm Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts 275-6777 www.kirtlandcenter.com
28 Sysco Grand Rapids, LLC Recruiting Open House - Sales Marketing Associate in West Branch, Roscommon and East Tawas Area. 1pm - 7pm Held at the Quality Inn Forwards Conference Center. Please bring a current resume for more information visit www.syscogr.com.
March
1-4 Bikers for Kids Fundraiser for under privileged kids in Ogemaw County at the Poker Room on M-33 in West Branch. For more information please call 345-5637
2 Peter Pan Trivia Night Doors open at 6:30pm, games begin at 7pm fun night for teams of 8, 18 years and older. Liz Miarose. 345-0446
4 Pancake Breakfast at the Skidway Lake Moose Lodge - $5.00 per person, children under 8 and under $3.00. Proceeds go to Skidway Lake Library Building Fund. For more information please contact 873-5086
8 Little League Banquet Fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Branch, event begins at 6pm. For tickets call Howie Hanft at 312-0973
10 6th Grade's Spaghetti Dinner at St. Joseph School the funds from this dinner support the trip to Camp Wolverine. 345-0220
14-24 Youth Art Exhibit- showcasing artwork from students in the West Branch-Rose City School District. This event is free to the public and is held at the 4th St. Gallery from 10-5 Monday-Saturday. West Branch Creative Arts Association
345-1451
14 Radiating Hope Community Open House at St. Mary’s of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute in West Branch Regional Medical Center. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, see the technology up close, network with staff and celebrate hope for healing! For more information please call 343-3600
18 Seed Swap! Bring your Seeds, trade extras, hand down heirlooms, be inspired and have a great time. Don’t have seeds? Come Anyway! We’ll have Extras! 2:00 pm West Branch Greenhouse 345-1133
16 Slide-The high-spirited Irishman who won our hearts and touched our souls with “traditional music with an attitude” are back by overwhelming public demand. . Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts 275-6777
31 Optimist Camel Race Knights of Columbus Hall in West Branch. An evening of fun to help our area children. Chuck Snyder 942-6608
April
3 Take Back the Night at Kirtland Community College benefiting the River House of Grayling for more information contact Kim Vaughn-Hart 348-3169
5 - 3rd Annual Ogemaw Community & Business Expo at Ogemaw Heights High School. Ogemaw County EDC 345-0692
7 West Branch Optimist Easter Egg Hunt is at 12:00pm for kids 12 and under. Weather permitting it will be held in Irons Park, Otherwise in Surline Elementary School gym. Chuck Snyder 942-6608
14 Spring Art and Wine Walk Downtown West Branch. West Branch Area Retail Merchants Tom Damoth 345-5100
14 The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! You’ll rub your eyes in disbelief at this incredible display of high-energy, grand scale magic and illusion. 7pm Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts 275-6777 www.kirtlandcenter.com
21 R.O.A.R. (Rock Out Against Rape) Battle of the Bands at Kirtland Community College benefiting the River House of Grayling, Junior Jam competitions begins at 3pm, main event begins at 6pm. For more information please contact Kim Vaughn-Hart 348-3169
26-28 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club Show and Swap Meet Sondra Bortle 473-4702
26 4th Annual Blast the Blues 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a Night of great food, talented local artists, and wonderful entertainment at Dean Arbour Ford of West Branch Tolfree Foundation Beverly Bernard 343-3690
28 St. Joseph School Auction, Dinner and Grand Raffle in West Branch. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall 345-0220
28 West Branch Girl Scouts Scrapbook Crop Fundraiser to be held from 9am-5pm at the Old Senior Center 200 S. Valley St. $25 per person which includes a light breakfast, sandwich lunch and table space. Please RSVP as table space will be limited.
May
4th “Many Faces of Pain” Educational Conference for Health Care professionals at the Quality Inn, West Branch, MI. CEU’s available for RN, LPN, Social Work, and Nursing Home Administrators. Registration is required. For more
information call the Hospice of Helping Hands’ Office, at (800) 992-6592.
4-5 P.A.W.S Rummage Sale benefiting St. Joseph School of West Branch 345-0220
5 Joe Diffie- Country superstar singer & songwriter, Joe will take you back to where you were when you first heard the hits you love. 7pm Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts 275-6777 www.kirtlandcenter.com
5 Opening day of Little League-At West Branch Little League Fields on Page St. in West Branch. Howie Hanft 312-0973
5 2nd Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Will be held at Iron’s Park beginning at 9am. For more information please contact Dawn at 895-1731
10 9th Annual High Tea and Silent Auction at Grayling at St. Mary’s Community Center benefitting the River House of Grayling from 4:30pm-7:30pm celebrating 25 years of service to your Community. For more information please call Kim at 348-3169
18-21 Victoria Days Weekend Sidewalk Sales at Tanger Outlet, shop 25 outlet stores, www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
25-28 Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales at Tanger Outlet Center shop 25 outlet stores, www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
June
2-3 West Branch Classic Bicycle Race with varying courses www.westbranchclassic.com
2 Ogemaw County Boys and Girls Dinner Auction 5pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. $10 for dinner. Silent and live auction items Ellen Pugh 345-0978
3 5th Annual Nancy Douglas Tea and Doll Event, this year the theme is International Dolls. Bring your international doll and join us from 2-4pm. We will share some of Nancy’s dolls from different parts of the world, sponsored by the Ogemaw County Historical & Genealogical Society –Sally Rea 343-0177
6 Optimist and Kiwanis Open Golf Tournament West Branch Optimist Club Chuck Snyder 942-6608
7 Perennial Exchange! This is a great time to dig up your Perennials, divide them and share. Swap with others, find something new, exchange knowledge and have a good time from 6-7pm West Branch Greenhouse 345-1133
8-10 Noreast’r Music and Art Festival 3 Stages with entertainment, juried art fair, classes in music, dance and art, make a craft area, guitar giveaway to youth, camping and bonfire. See www.noreast.net Nancy Miller 826-2159
9-10 Free Fishing Derby Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
9 Fishing Derby West Branch Optimist Club Chuck Snyder 942-6608
9 Go Fly a Kite – Kite Man Jack puts on a clinic and the first 50 kids get a free kite! 1pm Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
13 to September 30 Sunrise Creations Summer Art Show Medical Arts Center, 335 E. Houghton Ave., Sponsoring the Tolfree Foundation and West Branch Creative Arts Association Bev Bernard 343-3690
14 Flag Days
15 Fabulous Fridays – Gone Country Fabulous Fridays kicks off with Gone Country! Tractors galore & so much more! Country music, farm animals, food, fiber & lots of fun! Agriculture in Ogemaw County. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
16 Kayaking 101 – free kayak demonstrations and instruction Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
16 EAA Chapter #1253 Annual Fly-In West Branch Airport 7:00 am to 12pm All you can eat breakfast all morning and lunch at 11:00 Local and out of area planes, helicopters and experimental Free model planes for the kids Candy drop for the kids at 11:00 Drawing for raffle at 12pm No charge to attend Contact Denis Weiss at 873-5908
16 West Branch City Wide Garage Sales, 8am-5pm, Michelle Frechette 345-0500
22 Fabulous Fridays – West Branch's Got Talent- The local talents of West Branch bring an evening of fun and entertainment! West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
23-July 14 Heritage Art Show Michigan Fun is open to all Michigan Artists, with a reception on June 30th at noon. Event is held at the 4th St. Gallery and is open to the public 345-1351
29 Fabulous Fridays – Heroes in Uniform Local firefighters, police, soldiers, veterans & many volunteers. See their vehicles, see what they do & say thanks for their service & dedication. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
July
4-8 4th of July Weekend Sidewalk Sales at Tanger Outlet Center, shop 25 outlet stores, and at www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
4th of July Parade Downtown “175 years of Michigan History” West Branch 1pm West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
4 West Branch Fireworks M-30 at dusk, City of West Branch 345-0500
4 Fishing Derby – City Park 11am Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
6 Fabulous Fridays -- Classy Chassis All classics, modified & custom vehicles welcome! Vote for your favorite car & join in the games & contests. The ultimate free car show in Ogemaw County! West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
7 Duck Race in Irons Park at 12pm - 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 7th. 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
7 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
7 Cowboy Days- shoot outs, autographs, and a BBQ dinner Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
13 Fabulous Fridays – Art in the Streets Professional & amateur art displayed & demonstrated on the streets of Downtown Victorian West Branch by local artists. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
14 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
15-22 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week Motorcycle Rally featuring camping, concerts, races and so much more all week long. Camping and Concerts at Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Races at Fairgrounds and in the local community. All bikes welcome! www.ogemawhillsbikeweek.com Kerry Klug 312-1312
19-22 Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club Show and Flea Market Sondra Bortle 473-4702
20 Fabulous Fridays – Show Off Your Iron Motorcycles galore during Ogemaw Hills Bike Week! Ride your bike on in & show it off or just come down & look at all the chrome & steel! West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
21 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
21-23 Relay for Life Ogemaw County, a 24 hour community event from 10am-10pm to show support and Fight Back against cancer Stephanie Murphy 345-0651
27 Fabulous Fridays -- Beach Party Summer Fun, family activities with a Luau atmosphere. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
28 Kid’s Free Fun Day sponsored by National Wild Turkey Federation, this event is free to all children ages 6-16 at the Lost Arrow Resort in Gladwin, MI. Denise Johnson at 345-1955
28 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
August
3 The “Scotty” Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Hospice of Helping Hands. Shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. Includes 18 holes with cart, light breakfast, lunch and prizes. For more information call the Hospice of Helping Hands’ Office, at
(800) 992-6592.
3-6 Back to School Sidewalk Sales at Tanger Outlet Center, shop 25 outlet stores, and at www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
3 Fabulous Fridays -- Remember When, Learn Local History, take a step back in time with reenactments and period costumes. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
4 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
8 Miss Victorian Scholarship Program “Broadway Our Way” will be at 7pm at Ogemaw Heights High School in the auditorium. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
8 Golf Scramble with a shot gun start for the Ogemaw Boys & Girls Club fundraiser. To be held at the West Branch Country Club, for more information please call John Restiner at 345-2817
10 Fabulous Fridays – Ladies Night Out- Ladies come out with your girlfriends for a night of fun & relaxation. Pamper yourself with everything from a mini-facial to a massage to a sip of wine & much, much more! West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
11 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, downtown, Michelle Frechette 345-0500
11 Survivor – Participants divided into teams and compete in various events, begins at 10am. Rifle River Recreation Area 685-2936
11-12 The Victorian Art Fair held at Iron’s Park in West Branch, with 275 Juried Arts and Crafts Exhibitors. Free Games for the Kids, food concessions and Old Fashioned Entertainment. No Admission Fee. 345-3856 www.victorianartfair.com
12-18 Ogemaw County Fair-Carnival and Exhibits open on the 14th, Working hands-on Antique Village, grandstand events, free entertainment, home cooked meals all in a tree and flower covered park like setting. Karen Miller 345-5393 www.ogemawcountyfair.com
17 Fabulous Fridays – Taste of West Branch featuring cuisine from our many fine local eateries. Sample some of the finest dishes around! West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
18 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
24 Fabulous Fridays – Downtown Concert and live music in the center of Town. West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
25 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
31 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 Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
31-September 3 Tanger Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales at Tanger Outlet Center, shop 25 outlet stores, and www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
September
1 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, downtown, Michelle Frechette 345-0500
7- 9 Hospice of Helping Hands 14th 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.
8 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
8 Ogemaw County Humane Society Mutt March at Iron's Park 343-7387
10 37th Annual Tee Off for Tolfree Annual Golf Outing to benefit the purchase of new equipment and provide new services for the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Tolfree Foundation 343-3690
12 -October 25 Tanger Style Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Tanger Outlets to benefit St. Mary's Seton Cancer Institute. 345-2594 and www.tangeroutlet.com
15 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
22 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
29 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
29-30 Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 10-4 At the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds www.lambandwoolfestival.com Jeanie Prentice 345 -2434
October
Thru October 25 Tanger Style Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Tanger Outlets to benefit St. Mary's Seton Cancer Institute, 345-2594 and www.tangeroutlet.com.
4-6 West Branch 2012 Quilt Walk to benefit Hospice of Helping Hands. Tickets are $5.00 per person and include entry to both show locations. Over 100 quilts will be on display between the 4th Street Gallery, the West Branch Library. 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.
6 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, Downtown West Branch. Must Pre-Register Michelle Frechette 345-0500
6 2nd Annual Cemetery Walk Sponsored by Ogemaw County Historical & Genealogical Society from 2-5pm Part 2 of our Civil War Veterans. Come and relive the lives of our Civil War Veterans and learn the history 343-0177
6 Earleen Fox Memorial Scholarship 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Registration begins at 9:30, race at 10:30am A family event to promote breast cancer awareness for more information contact Pam Hilts at 685-2552
6-7 State Championship Bump and Run-Ogemaw County Fairgrounds For more information please contact Amy Zettel 345-5393
10 to January 31, 2013 Sunrise Creations Fall Art Show Medical Arts Center, 335 E. Houghton Ave., Sponsoring the Tolfree Foundation and West Branch Creative Arts Association Bev Bernard 343-3690
15 Balloon Launch at Kirtland Community College benefiting the River House of Grayling for more information please contact Kim Vaughn-Hart 348-3169
31 City of West Branch Trick or Treat, 6pm to 8pm, Michelle Frechette 345-0500
31 Tanger Trick or Treat from 5 to 7 pm. While candy lasts Tanger Outlet Center 345-2594
31 Optimist Trick or Treat at the Surline School 6-8 Chuck Snyder 942-6608
November
Ogemaw County Christmas for Kids Coats and Toy Drop Offs - Tanger, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce and EAP 345-8312
Gourmet Nut Sales for Kiwanis 345-0978
1 The Community Support Team Annual Auction Debbie Heisler 345-0500
6 Empty Bowls Kirtland Community College benefiting the River House of Grayling from 5pm-7:30pm Kim Vaughn-Hart 348-3169
14 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off at the Ole’ Barn in Grayling from 6-9pm sponsoring the River House of Grayling. Kim Vaughn-Hart 348-3169
16-17 West Branch Kiwanis Variety Show 7pm at Ogemaw Heights High School Auditorium Carol Lockhart 343-9934
21 Thanksgiving Night Moonlight Madness! Stores open at 10pm. At Tanger Outlet Center shop 25 outlet stores, and www.tangeroutlet.com 345-2594
27 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Wreath Auction-Support the children that cannot speak for themselves with a night of fun and pick up a wreath. Jen Izworski 345-0145
December
Ogemaw County Christmas For Kids Coats and Toy Drop Offs Tanger, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce and EAP 345-8312
Gourmet Nut Sales for Kiwanis 345-0978
1 Holiday Art and Wine Walk Downtown Merchants Association Tom Damoth 345-5100
1 Christmas Bazaar presented by the West Branch Rose City Music Boosters will run from 9am to 4pm Carol Rau 343-0823
8 Ogemaw County Child Protection Council's annual Cookie Fundraiser from 3pm to 5pm at the Masonic Lodge in West Branch. A $5 donation gets the ticket holder one each of 18 different kinds of Christmas cookies and a cookbook. A silent auction, 50/50 and door prizes. Activities for kids also. Kara Fachting 345-6222
8 Christmas Parade – North Pole Fantasy Downtown West Branch begins at 7pm West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce 345-2821
15 Christmas Fantasy Downtown West Branch, West Branch Retail Merchants Tom Damoth 345-5100
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