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WEEKLY EVENTS.
Local Events at the bottom of the page.
The Tawas Bay Players- will hold auditions for their Fall Production of “My Summer At Camp O-Che-Mo” at the Playhouse, 401 Newman Street East Tawas:
Monday, August 10th 6:30pm.
Tuesday, August 11th 6:30pm.
Five females and one male are needed. For more information visit Tawas Bay Players.Com
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold the class “Make Your Own Mood Stone Necklace” Tuesday, August 11th, 9-11am, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $35 plus $9 for gem supplies. Registration required by calling the Gallery at 989-362-5613.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold the class “Gyotaku: Fish Printing” Wednesday, August 12th, 10am, with instructor Shirley Glenn, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Learn Japanese Fish Printing with different color inks on rice paper. Cost is $35 plus $10 for supplies. Registration and pre-payment required by calling 989-362-5613.
The American Red Cross- will hold a Blood Drive Wednesday, August 12th, Noon-6pm, at the East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas. All who come to give blood will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card via email. For more information visit Red Cross Blood Dot Org.
The Iosco County Firefighters Sunrise Side Country Music Show- will be held Friday, August 14th, 7pm, at the East Tawas Community Center on Newman Street in East Tawas. This year’s show features Kathy Baillie and her band Baillie & The Boys. Tickets $25, $40 for a couple and $50 for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the Iosco County Firefighters. For tickets call 989-310-9947 or 800-205-7174.
The Lumberman’s Monument- will host the presentation “Michael Deren: CCC Enrollee” Friday, August 14th, 1pm, at the Visitor’s Center at the corner of Monument and River Roads, Oscoda. Deren will play the bugle and concertina while presenting life in the camps from 1933-1942. For more information call 989-362-8961.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold a Small Works Sale during Sidewalk Sales at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas:
Friday, August 14th- 10am-6pm.
Saturday, August 15th- 10am-6pm.
Sunday, August 16th- Noon-4pm.
Small original art pieces from your favorite artists at affordable prices.
The Oscoda County District Library- will host “The End of Summer Reading and the Exotic Zoo” Friday, August 14th: 10am: At the Library 430 W. 8th Street, Mio.
3pm: at Heritage Days at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. For more information call 989-826-3618.
The Tawas Bay Players- will host a Piano Concert Fundraiser featuring Scott Taylor Friday, August 14th, 7pm, at the Tawas Bay Playhouse, 401 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit Tawas Bay Players.Com for tickets and more information.
The Sand Lake Festival “The Dog Days of Summer”- will be held at the Sand Lake Community Center, 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City August 14th-16th.
On Friday:
11:30am: Retiree Luncheon.
Noon-9pm: Arts & Crafts Show.
Noon-Midnight: Food Trucks.
1-3pm: Euchre.
3pm: Midnight: Beer Tent.
4-8pm: DJ Justified Entertainment.
4pm-Midnight: Gambling.
6pm: Bingo.
8pm-Midnight: Live Music: John Fett Quartet.
On Saturday:
10am: Parade.
Noon: Fireman’s Famous Hamburgers.
Noon-4pm: Live Music with Easy Street; Walk In Bingo & Kid’s Midway Games.
Noon-9pm: Arts & Crafts Show.
Noon Midnight: Beer Tent & Food Trucks.
1pm: Golf Cart Races.
1-3pm: Rob the Magic Guy.
2pm: Cornhole Tournament.
4-8pm: DJ Justified Entertainment.
4pm: Midnight: Gambling.
7-9pm: Teen Dance.
8pm-Midnight: Live Music John Fett Quartet.
On Sunday:
10am-3pm: Car Show.
Noon: Fireman’s Famous Hamburgers.
Noon-2pm: Pickleball Lessons.
Noon-3pm: Kid’s Field Games & Stuffed Animal Pet Parade.
Noon-3:30pm: Live Music DJ Jason & Brian.
Noon-4pm: Beer Tent; Arts & Crafts Show; Food Trucks.
1-4pm: Horseshoe Tournament.
Sponsored by the Sand Lake Community Association.
The Harbor Lights Pregnancy & Information Center- will hold a Quarter Auction Saturday, August 15th, 5-7:30pm at the Oscoda AuSable Senior Center, 653 State Street, Oscoda. Admission is $3 which gets you a bidding paddle. Refreshments available. Desserts by donation. For more information call 989-305-6308.
Thunder on U.S. 23- will take place Saturday, August 15th at Shotmakers in Harrisville. Gates open at 3pm. All makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome, $20 per vehicle includes dash plaque. Plus people’s choice voting, trophies, live music, food and drink vendors and more. To register or for more information visit the Thunder on U.S. 23 Facebook Page.
The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association- will hold a Model Rocket Launch Saturday, August 15th, 9am, at the Tawas High School Football Field on M-55 in Tawas City. Supplies provided, kids can lead the countdowns and are given a kit to build their own rocket. Staffed by Rotary members! For more information call 313-910-5809.
The Shoreline Players Youth Drama Association presents the production “The Chaos Behind The Curtain” at the Shoreline Players Theater, 6000 North Skeel Avenue in Oscoda:
Saturday, August 15th 7pm.
Sunday, August 16th 2pm.
Tickets $10, Students $5. For more information visit Shoreline Players.Org.
The Standish Area Chamber of Commerce & Saganing Eagles Landing- presents “Standish Strong” Saturday, August 15th, 10am-4pm in downtown Standish. Face paining, touch a truck, strongman contest, karaoke contest, mullet contest, bounce house, local vendors & Standish businesses. A free event for all! For more information visit Standish Strong Event on Facebook.
The Future of Comedy Show- will be held Saturday, August 15th, 8pm, at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort on U.S. 23 in East Tawas. Featuring comedy from Mike Ball, Peggy Beattie and Yogi! Tickets are $25 per person and available at Mike Ball Dot Com.Com.
The Wurtsmith Air Museum- will host their Fly In & Oscoda Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport on F-41, Oscoda:
Saturday, August 15th- Breakfast 8-11am, Museum open 8am-3pm.
Sunday, August 16th- Breakfast 8-11am, Museum open 8am-3pm.
Free museum admission for all pilots and their guests. Visit Wurtsmith Air Museum.Net for more information.
The Arenac County Historical Society- presents the program “The Legend of Fingerless Will Nixon” with authors Richard & Jean Nixon, Tuesday, August 18th, 7pm, at the museum, 304 East Michigan Avenue in AuGres. The event is free and open to all. For more information call 989-876-8787.
A Free Veteran Coffee Social- will be held Tuesday, August 18th, 10am, at the Veterans Affairs Office, 205 E. 11th Street, Mio. Veterans are invited to attend to share resources, connect with other area Veterans and build community connections. For more information call 989-826-9500.
The AuSable Valley Audubon- will host a “Swift Night Out” Wednesday, August 19th. Meet at 402 W. Lake Street, Tawas City:
6:30pm: Bird Trivia & Light Snacks.
7:30pm: Down the Chimney with Swifts: Facts & Survey History.
8pm: Chimney Swift Viewing & Count.
The event is free and open to all. For more information or to register visit the AuSable Valley Audubon Facebook Page.
The Ogemaw County Fair- is happening Sunday, August 16th thru Saturday, August 22nd at the Fairgrounds on Rifle River Trail, West Branch. Free daily entertainment, exhibits, Antique Village & Arnold Amusements Carnival & Midway. Grandstand events include:
Sunday, August 16th 1pm: Horse Pulls.
Monday, August 17th: 7pm: Motocross & 4 Wheeler Races.
Tuesday, August 18th: 7pm Bump & Run Derby.
Wednesday, August 19th: 7pm: Bulls & Barrels with Cowboy Outreach America.
Thursday, August 20th: 7:30pm: Twisted Trailers & Side By Side Races.
Friday, August 2nd: 5pm: Dual Sled Tractor & Truck Pulls.
Saturday, August 22nd: Rear Wheel Drive Figure 8 & Front Wheel Drive Bump & Run.
For more information visit Ogemaw County Fair.Org.
Local Events:
MONDAY:
Bingo: The Alcona County Commission- on Aging hosts Bingo the first and third Monday of every month at 2pm in the Senior Center Dining Hall, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Coffee and popcorn available too.
Community Supper: The Collective by Tawas Wellness- hosts a Community Supper The first Monday of each month from 4-6:30pm at 821 Newman Street, East Tawas with a menu with burgers and seafood and weekly special. To go orders at 989-305-6322.
Bingo: The Mikado Goodfellows- host Bingo Mondays at the Civic Center on F-41. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. Proceeds to Charity.
Bunko and Darts: American Legion Post #422- invites everyone to play the dice game Bunko the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055.
Meat Bingo and Darts: American Legion Post #422- invites everyone to play Meat Bingo the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055.
TUESDAY:
Bingo: The Sand Lake Seniors- host Bingo Tuesdays in the Sand Lake Heights Building, 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 11am, Bingo starts at noon. Proceeds to the Sand Lake Seniors.
Euchre: The Alcona County Commission- on Aging hosts Euchre Day, Tuesdays beginning at 12:30pm, at the Senior Center, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Tickets one dollar, 10 cents per Euchre, free popcorn and coffee. Call 989-334-3466 for more information.
The Friends of the Tawas Point Lighthouse- invite everyone to “Tuesdays at the Lighthouse” free tours every Tuesday from Noon-4pm, at the lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park. Admission free, but donations accepted. A Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
Tuesdays In The Park- Free summer concert series at Doc Letchfield Park’s Pinconning Bandshell, 301 North Street. Bring your lawn chair 7-8pm: Food available! In case of rain it will be held at Pinconning Community Center. For more information visit the Pinconning Arts Council Facebook Page.
Tuesday Night Live Street Dance- and Family Fun will be held Tuesday, 7-8:30pm on the 2nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
American Legion Post #422- will host a Motor Night Patio Party every Tuesday beginning at 5pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. Bikes, cars, ORV’s, carts, if it has a motor, bring it! Plus DJ music, food, build a burger, horseshoes, cornhole and bonfire. All are welcome!
Dates-8/4- 8/11- 8/18- 8/25.
WEDNESDAY:
Dwight Street Live, midweek summer hangout is held Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in downtown Oscoda’s Social District. Plus Dwight Street Throwdown Weekly Cornhole Tournament by 3rd Coast Custom:
8/5: Laura Frawley.
8/12: Dan Christopher.
8/19: Dwight Street Stomp.
8/26: Mikado Mike.
9/2: Makin’ Waves.
Brought to you by the Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce & Oscoda Area Visitor & Convention Bureau.
The Oscoda Area Convention & Visitor Bureau- will host free “Movie Night At The Pier”, Wednesdays at Oscoda Township beach. Movie starts at dusk, with music and games a half hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & snacks: 8/12: The Goonies. For more information visit Oscoda.Com.
THURSDAY:
Bingo: The Hale VFW- hosts Bingo Thursdays at their hall, 203 Ainsley Street, Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo starts at 6pm:
Line Dancing: "Thursday Night at the V" Line Dancing Class will be held Thursdays from 6-8pm at VFW Post #3735 at 240 Chrysler Road in Oscoda.
Concert: The Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center, U.S. 23 & M-61 will hold their Summer Concert Series Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm:
The Rotary Club of Oscoda- Summer Concert at the Oscoda Beach Bandshell Thursday at 7pm: Serving Pop, popcorn & sno-cones will be sold. In case of rain, it will move to the AuSable Inn. Visit the Rotary Facebook Page for more information
FRIDAY:
Bingo: The Sand Lake Heights Community Association- host bingo every Friday at the Sand Lake Heights Building at 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 5pm, bingo starts at 6pm.
American Legion Post #274- hosts Bingo Fridays at the Post, 849 South State Street in Oscoda. Doors open at 4pm, first ball at 6:30pm. Concessions available.
Euchre: American Legion Post #422- invites everyone to play Euchre every Friday at 6pm at the post, 429 West Main Street in Hale. Food available for purchase too.
A Farmer’s Market: will be held Fridays from 9am-2pm at Riverside Park in AuGres from May 15th-September 25th. For vendor information call AuGres City Hall at 989-876-8811.
The Standish Farmer’s Market- is held Fridays from 2-6pm at the Historic Standish Depot at the corner of U.S. 23 & M-61 in Standish. Vendors can find an application at the Depot Facebook page.
The Tawas Business Association- will host the Shoreline Summer Series every Friday at Shoreline Park, Town Square, U.S. 23, Tawas City from
7-8:30pm. The free concerts feature:
8/7: Storm The Masses.
8/14: TBA Bubble Party With DJ Chase.
For more information visit the TBA Facebook Page.
SATURDAY:
American Legion Post- #422 hosts Karaoke every Saturday night at 7pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, in Hale. All are welcome! For more information call 989-728-5055.
The Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market- will be held Saturday at Gateway Park on US-23 in Tawas City. 8am-1pm.
SUNDAY:
Bingo: The Hale VFW- hosts Bingo every Sunday at their hall at 203 Ainsley Street in Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6pm.
Hale American Legion Post #422- 429 West Main Street, Hale, hosts breakfast every Sunday from 9am-Noon. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon and beverages. All are weclcome.
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