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Friday at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

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Up Coming Community Events

 

 

Nerf Mobile Games - The Ioscoa Arenac District Library presents Spring Break Staycation Fun with Nerf Mobile Games with Joel Tacey on Monday, March 25th:

  • 11:00am in the Plainfield Resource Center, M-65 in Hale
  • 2:00-3:00pm for younger children and 3:00-4:00pm for all ages in the East Tawas Communtiy Center, 760 Newman Street in East Tawas.

Nerf blasters and safety goggles provided. For more information visit IoscoArenacLibrary.org.

 

Mammography - The Ascension St. Mary's Mobile Mammogrphy Bus will be at the Oscoda Health Park, 5939 North Huron Road on Tuesday, March 26th from 7:00am until 5:00pm. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-605-9141.

 

Wild Potpourri - The Iosco Arenac District Library Spring Break Staycation Fun presents "Wild Potpourri" with Nature Discovery on Tuesday, March 26th:

  • 11:00am at the Whittemore Library
  • 2:00pm at the Robert J. Parks Library in Oscoda

See live animals and learn animal facts! For more information visit IoscoArenacLibrary.org

 

Expo & Job Fair - The Ogemaw County Business and Community Expo & Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 26th from 5:00-7:00pm at Ogemaw Heights High School on M-33 in West Branch. Free and open to the public. For more information visit the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce website at WBACC.com. Plus, Carroll Broadcasting will be there!

 

Auditions - The Shoreline Players Community Theater is holding auditions for their production of "Steel Magnolias" with performances in June. Auditions will be at the theater, 6000 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda:

  • Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30pm
  • Thursday, March 28th at 6:30pm
  • Saturday, March 30th at 2:00pm

Six femails are needed with ages ranging from late teens to early 70's. For more information visit ShorlinePlayers.org.

 

Drawing - The Iosco Arenac District Library Spring Break Staycation Fun presents Author & Illustrator Mark Crilley on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:00pm in the East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman Street in East Tawas. He will share instruction on drawing styles for kids. Paper and pencils will be provided or bring your own! For more information visit IoscoArenacLibrary.org

 

ACC Presentation - Safe Talk, presented by Mary Schalk, Partners In Prevention Program Director, will be held on Wednesday, March 27th from Noon-3:30pm on the Alpena Community College Alpena Campus, Fitzpatrick Lecture Hall located in Van Lare Hall. Identify people at risk of suicide and connect them with resources. The program is free but registration is requested by emailing blumenti@alpenacc.edu. 

 

Cornhole Tournament - The Audie Johnson American Legion Post #211 will host a Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, March 28th from 5:30-11:00pm at the Post, 900 East Lincoln Street in East Tawas. Entry free is $15 with prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Burger or hot dog with chips and soft drink only $6. For more information call 989-329-6153.

 

Trivia Fundraiser - The Hilltop Bar & Grill, 431 West Mill Street, Oscoda will host a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Thursday, March 28th. Sign up starts at 6:00pm, game at 6:30pm. Cost is a $5 donation per person for teams up to six people going to the Down Syndrome Society. Winners get prizes and light snacks provided. For more information call 989-739-0344.

 

Magic - The Iosco Arenac District Library Spring Break Staycation Fun with "Rob The Magic Guy" will be Thursday, March 28th:

  • 11:00am at the Whittemore Library
  • 3:00pm at the Robert J. Parks LIbrary in Oscoda

High energy comedy, mind blowing magic, and puppetry, too! For more information visit IoscoArenacLibrary.org.

 

Ideas Unlimited - The Alpena Community College Ideas Unlimited Club will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 28th from Noon-12:45 in the ACC Oscoda campus Room 105. The topic will be "Thinking Like An Entrepreneur For Success In Life, Career, and School." The meeting will also be held virtually. For link information, call Dr. Marv Pickla at 989-214-0181.

 

Easter Egg Hunt - An Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30th at 11:00am at Tawas Point State Park, 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas. Three age groups: 5 and under, 6-8, and 9-12. Special prizes for finding a golden egg. Plus pictures with the Easter Bunny. Cost is free but a Recreation Passport is needed for entry into the park.

 

Easter Egg Hunt - The 15th Annual Alcona County Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30th from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Lincoln Fire Hall. Every child receives a bag and list of the businesses that are participating. Then return to the Fire Hall for hot dogs, chips, and punch and the raffle of 20 bikes in five age groups. Must be present to win. For more information call 989-736-8936.

 

Easter Egg Hunt - St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00pm at the Church, 407 South M-65 in Hale. Over 4,000 eggs will be hidden! Open to children Preschool through 6th Grade. For more information call the Church at 989-728-4082.

 

Easter Egg Hunt - New Hope Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00pm at the Church, 686 Aulerich Road in East Tawas for kids up to Fourth Grade. For more information call the Church at 989-984-5400.

 

Spring Soiree - Harbor Lights Pregnancy and Information Center presents their Spring Soiree Dinner, Dance, and Fundraiser on Friday, April 26th. Held at the AuSable Inn Riverview Restaurant, 600 S. State Street in Oscoda. Doors open at 5:00pm, Buffet Dinner at 6:00pm. There will also be a cash bar and raffles. Entertainment by Motor City Memories Band from 6:00-9:00pm. Events Tickets are only $55. Visit pregnancyhelpandsupport.org/events for more information.


Lighthouse Grand Re-Opening - The Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse & State Park and the Michigan DNR invite you to their Tawas Point Lighthouse Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Thursday, May 2nd from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Opening presentation at 11:00am with activities to follow. Enjoy local artwork from Tawas Bay Art Gallery, food trucks, free lighthouse tours, the gift shop, and live music. Held on the lighthouse lawn at Tawas Point State Park. a Recreation Passport is required for entry.

 

 

ON GOING LOCAL EVENTS

 

Artisan Hall Exhibitions - Stop by the Historic Huron Shores Artisan Hall Exhibitions:

  • Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 11:00am-4:00pm
  • Sundays 1:00-4:00pm
  • Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
  • Call 989-254-5567 for information

Oscoda Senior Center - Visit the Oscoda Senior Center located at 653 State Street SW in Oscoda. Enjoy great food, line dancing, cardio drumming, card games, crafts, board games, relaxation coloring, nature walks, the writing club, and meeting new friends and socializing with friends and neighbors. A copy of the calendar and menu are available at the Oscoda-AuSable Chamber of Commerce Office. For more information, call the Oscoda Senior Center at 989-739-3668.

 

K of C Burger Night - Did you miss Fish and Burger Monday's at the Rushman Hall in East Tawas? Dinners are from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, dine in or take out.  There will be fish and a 1/2 lb Smash Burger and a whole lot more. So come on in for some fantastic food and burgers. Call ahead for take out (989) 362-6333.

 

Tawas Bingo - The Tawas Area Knights of Columbus Hosts Bingo Sundays at Rushman Hall, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas. Doors open at 4:00pm, Bingo starts at 6:00pm.

 

Hale Bingo - The Hale VFW hosts Bingo Sundays & Thursdays at the Hall, 203 Ainsley Street in Hale. Doors open at 3:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:00pm.

 

Mikado Bingo - The Mikado Goodfellos hosts Bingo Mondays at the Civic Center on F-41. Doors open at 4:00pm, Bingo at 6:30pm. Food available for puchase and all proceeds go to charity.

 

Sand Lake Bingo - The Sand Lake Heights Seniors host Bingo Tuesdays at the building in Sand Lake. Doors open at 11:00am, Bingo at Noon with proceeds to the Sand Lake Seniors.

 

Sand Lake Bingo - The Sand Lake Heights Men's Association will host Bingo with a Michigan Progressive Jackpot, Fridays at the building in Sand Lake. Doors open at 5:00pm, Bingo at 6:00pm.

 

Cancer Support - Friends Together, the cancer support agency serving all of northeast Michigan is holidng a support group Tuesdays at 5:30pm at Rushman Hall on Newman Street in East Tawas. Anyone who has been touched by cancer, or if you have a family member with a cancer diagnosis, you are welcome to the weekly support group. All Friends Together programs and services are free. For information, log on to friendstogetherMI.org or call 989-356-3231.

 

Line Dancing - "Thursday Night at the V," Line Dancing Class will be held Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm at VFW Lodge #3735, 240 Chrysler in Oscoda. Free line dancing instructions to popular country and rock & roll music with instructors Sherry Kimmel & Gaylynn Broenoel. For more information call 989-305-2959.

 

Food Pantry - If you or someone you know is in need of food, there is a free food pantry available at the United Methodist Church in Oscoda. The Pantry is located by the entry doors nearest to the church parsonage. The Pantry is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Pantry is refilled by community donations. All items are free to those who need them.

 

Baby Needs - If you or someone you know is in need of free supplies for babies or toddlers, such as diapers, pull-ups, wipes, or rash cream, these are avaiable through Iosco County MDHHS. You must be a resident of Iosco County to qualify. As the front desk staff at MDHHS for more information: Iosco County MDHHS, 2145 East Huron Road, East Tawas, MI 48730.

 

Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Markets

 

Winter Market - Develop Iosco will host a Winter Market on Saturdays January 6th-March 30th from 8:00am-1:00pm in the Sand Lake Community Center, 4059 Indian Lake Road in National City. Interested vendors can email DIWinterMarket@gmail.com

 

Alpena Farmer's Market - Open Saturdays from 8:00am until 1:00pm at Michekweis Park in Alpena. Shop locally grown fresh produce, beef, honey, flowers, and much more! With Live music and special programs. For information, log on to AlpenaFarmersMarket.com.

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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