2012 Events Flyer.pmd - Alcona County Chamber of Commerce

MARCH
17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-5 to 7:30 p.m.-VFW
Hall Barton City Improvement Association. Contact:
Jim Burger (989) 736-3401
APRIL
11 Costumer Service Seminar for details contact
Fran Whitney at (989) 736-6082 ext. 7100 for more
information. Sponsored by the Alcona County EDC
and the Chamber of Commerce.
12 Alpena, Alcona Regional Job Fair being held
at Alpena Commuminity College campus 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. Contact Michigan Works! Fran Whitmey at (989)
736-6082 ext. 7100 for more information.
21 Lincoln Lions Annual Lake Trout Raffle
and Bowling Fun Night 6 p.m. at Village Lanes-Entertainment
at 8 p.m.-Contact Mark Feldhiser for raffle
tickets (989) 736-8151 days or (989) 255-6324 evenings;
bowling information contact Lonnie Crampton
(989) 724-9900.
21 Artist of the Month Anita Harmon at Dragonfly
Art Gallery. Contact Venita Larson (989) 728-
5411 or Joan Shively (989) 724-6642.
25 Employer Forum at the Tree Tops Resort in
Gaylord, MI 11 a.m. Call Fran Whitney at (989) 736-
6082 ext. 7100 for more details.
MAY
5 Mexican Fiesta Benefit Dinner for the Alcona
Humane Society. Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinner from
4 to 8 p.m. at the Flour Garden. Contact Jennifer G.
Forbes (989) 736-7387.
6 Sunrise Bell Ringers Concert-3 p.m. at New
Life Lutheran Church, hand bell and chime spring concert.
Contact Margaret Fox (989) 736-3025.
10 Alcona Historical Society Annual Dinner
at Lost Lake Woods Club with a program by Bob
McGreedy, well-known maritime historian. Cash bar
at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Contact Kim Hubbard (989)
727-3523.
10 Curtis Township Library Severe Weather
How to be Prepared 1:30 p.m. by Mike Boguth of
NOAA weather station in Gaylord. Contact Theresa
Phillits at 989-735-2601
10 Severe Weather with Mike Boguth of
NOAA at the Curtis Township Library at 1:30 p.m.
Contact Theresa Phillips (989) 735-2601.
12 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Dragonfly Art
Gallery-Coffee and cookies and free gift card for
Moms. Contact Venita Larson (989) 728-5411 or Joan
Shively (989) 724-6642.
26 Lincoln Depot Bake sale and Plant Sale.
Contact Nick Williams (989) 727-4080 for more information.
26 Harrisville Garden Club Plant Sale Contact
Becky Bean (989) 724-6559.
31 Harrisville Lions Club-Texas Hold ‘Em
Fundraiser-Vista Lanes, Oscoda. Contact James Pyne
(989) 724-6967
JUNE
2 Recycle Alcona, Inc.-Free community electronics
recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ARA
site in Lincoln. Contact Bill Thompson (989) 724-5077.
1-3 Harrisville Lions Club-Texas Hold ‘Em
Fundraiser-Vista Lanes, Oscoda. Contact James Pyne
(989) 724-6967.
1-3 AuSable River Country 200 miles of Garage
Sales-200 mile loop of garage, yard and side of
the road sales from Grayling to Oscoda. Contact Bob
Matteson (989) 826-5777.
8–10 30 th Annual Lincoln Lions Lake Trout &
Salmon Fishing Tournament Contact Mark Feldhiser
(989) 736-8151 days or (989) 255-6324 evenings.
Twelfth Annual Ladies Classic-crews of three
females-heaviest catch of the day! Contact Mark
Feldhiser (989) 736-8151 days or (989) 255-6324 evenings.
Stihl Three Day Tournament-Anglers seeking
largest lake trout and salmon each day for the threeday
period. Contact Mark Feldhiser (989) 736-8151
days or (989) 255-6324 evenings.
9 Budweiser Super Tournament-Four person
crews seeking the heaviest two-day catch. Boats depart
from and return to Harrisville Harbor with weighins
at Shotmakers Sports Bar & Grill. Contact Mark
Feldhiser (989) 736-8151 days or (989) 255-6324 evenings.
16 ARA Farm Market-Locally grown produce
along with crafts and cottage foods. Every Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ARA site in Lincoln. Contact
Bill Thompson (989) 724-5077.
16 Curtis Township Library Garage and Plant
Sale-from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library in Glennie.
Plants $2 each, all garage sale items no set price, make
an offer. Contact Theresa Phillips (989) 735-2601.
16 Father’s Day Reception at Dragonfly Art
Gallery-Coffee and cookies will be offered and a raffle
drawing will be held for an original work of art donated
by Gary MacKenny. Contact Venita Larson (989)
728-5411 or Joan Shively (989) 724-6642.
16 –21 Habitat for Humanity of Northeast
Michigan Annual Garage Sale & Silent Auction Donation
Drop Off Days 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ARA
site in Lincoln. Contact Jeanne Meskus (810) 488-1652
or jmari1941@gmail.com. No clothing, please.
19 Captain Willie the Great Lakes Pirate will
entertain the whole family at the Harrisville branch of
the Alcona County Library at 11 a.m. Contact Carol
Luck (989) 724-6796.
20 Altered Book Program for Teens and Adults
at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library
at 2 p.m. Contact Carol Luck (989) 724-6796.
21 Trooper Randy Servia (MSP) presents “Senior
Driving-When to Hang up the Keys” at the
Curtis Township Library in Glennie at 1:30 p.m. Contact
Theresa Phillips (989) 735-2601.
23 Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Michigan
Annual Garage Sale & Silent Auction-9 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the ARA site in Lincoln. Contact Jeanne
Meskus (810) 488-1652 or jmari1941@gmail.com. No
clothing, please.
23 Fifth Annual Lincoln Lions Golf Scramble-
Four person teams compete for merchandise on the 18
holes of Logger’s Trace Golf Course at Springport Hills
Golf Club. Entry fee $60 per person includes golf and
a dinner at Village Lanes. Contact Lonnie Crampton
(989) 724-9900.
24 Alcona Historical Society Log Cabin Day
from 12 to 4 p.m. Open house at Bailey School. Contact
Arlene Good (989) 736-3151.
26 The Authors of “Knightscares”-Humor,
storytelling and juggling at the Harrisville branch of
the Alcona County Library at 11 a.m. Contact Carol
Luck (989) 724-6796.
27 Henna Tattoo Workshop for Teens at the
Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2
p.m. Contact Carol Luck (989) 724-6796.
29 Bill Jamerson presents a musical tribute to
the Upper Peninsula at the Harrisville branch of the
Alcona County Library. Contact Carol Luck (989) 724-
6796.
JULY
4 Barton City Biggest Little 4 th in the North-
Parade, Kid’s Races, Beer Tent, Cook Shack, Fireworks
at dusk. Contact Jim Burger (989) 736-3401.
4 Glennie 4 th of July-Starts at 11 a.m. with Carnival
games, Craft Show, Food Vendors, Parade at 2
p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Contact Teresa Perkins (989)
370-8855.
4 Book Sale at the Curtis Township Library,
Glennie-sale runs through September 3. Contact
Theresa Phillips (989) 735-2601.
7 Harrisville Lions Club Annual Duck Race-
Plastic numbered ducks are raced down Mill Creek to
the Harrisville Harbor-fundraiser for the Lions. Contact
James Pyne (989) 724-6967.
7 36 th Annual Harrisville Children’s Parade
at 1 p.m.-All are invited to gather by Richard’s Pharmacy
at 12:30 p.m. Decorate your bikes, strollers or
just yourself. Parade down Main St. then north on Lake
St. to the Vet’s Club building where the VFW Post 6466
members will provide refreshments.
7 Flying Aces Professional Frisbee Dog Show
at the Harrisville Harbor at 2 p.m. Founder Brian Hayes
takes his audience through the history of Frisbees, gives
them a quick overview of the dog training and tips.
The show ends with the team performing amazing
tricks. The show is followed by a Frisbee contest for
kids with autographed Frisbees for the winners.
7 Art in the Tent at Dragonfly Art Gallery. Contact
Venita Larson (989) 728-5411 or Joan Shively
(989) 724-6642.
7–8 Craftmakers’ Cabin Annual Craft Show-
60 Crafters around the cabin at 106 S. State St.,
Harrisville. U.S.A. made items. Contact Trudy
Bohlinger (989) 739-9059 or Mary Solderholm (231)
450-0901.
9 Acting Up Theatre performs at the Harrisville
branch of the Alcona County Library at 3 p.m. Contact
Carol Luck (989) 724-6796.
11 Harrisville Harbor Nights at 7 p.m. Contact
City of Harrisville (989) 724-6666.
14-15 Harrisville Antiques & Collectibles
Show at the Harrisville Harbor. Contact Barbara Aldred
(989) 724-5513.
18 Harrisville Lions Club Pulled Pork BBQ
Dinner and Ice Cream Social at the Harrisville Harbor.
Contact James Pyne (989) 724-6967.
18 Harrisville Harbor Nights at 7 p.m. Contact
City of Harrisville (989) 724-6666.
20 Comedy and Juggling with Joel Tacey at
the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at
10:30 a.m. everyone is welcome. Contact Carol Luck
(989) 724-6796.
21 Sunrise Side Wine & Food Festival-Michigan
vintners, breweries serve wine and beer; area restaurants
serve food from12 to 6 p.m. at the Harrisville
Harbor. Contact Huron Shores Chamber of Commerce.
21 Art in the Tent at Dragonfly Art Gallery.
Contact Venita Larson (989) 728-5411 or Joan Shively
(989) 724-6642.
25 Harrisville Harbor Nights at 7 p.m. Contact
City of Harrisville (989) 724-6666.
25 Ming the Magnificent demonstrates Chinese
cooking at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County
Library. Contact (989) 724-6796.
26 Dynamic West presents Rain Forest Animals
at the Curtis Township Library, Glennie at 6 p.m. Contact
Theresa Phillips (989) 735-2601.
28 Sunrise Gardening Club-Garden Walk featuring
gardens of Greenbush. Contact Becky Bean
(989) 724-6559.