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Where To Go, What To Do here in Northeast Michigan can be heard on WKJC FM

Thursday at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Friday at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

and Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Up Coming Community Events

 

 

Craft Show - A Spring Craft Show will be held Saturday, March 16th from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort inside the lobby and banquet room at 300 East Bay Street (U.S. 23) in East Tawas. Beautiful, unique Easter, Spring, and lovely home decor, baked goods, and much more.

 

Pre-Irish Fun Day - American Legion Post #422 of Hale is hosting a Pre-Irish Fun Day on Saturday, March 16th from 2:00pm until Close at the Post, 429 West Main Street in Hale. The Day Early St. Patrick's Day Celebration features a Traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the fixings starting at 3:30pm, $14 per person with takeouts available. Live band at 7:00pm, 50/50 Raffle, games, cash bar, and green beer available. Open to the public. Call 989-728-5055 for more information.

 

St. Patrick's Dinner - The Barton City Eagles #4141 will host a St. Patrick's Dinner on Saturday, March 16th from 5:00-7:00pm at the Lodge, 671 Sanborn Road, Barton City. Adults $12, kids 6-10 $6, 5 and under free. For more information call 989-736-3050.

 

Community Carnival - The Tawas Methodist Church will host a Community Carnival on Saturday, March 16th from Noon-3:00pm at the Church, 20 East M-55 in Tawas City. Games, food, pictures, face painting, cake walk, and more! Kids eat free with hot dogs, chips, cupcakes, and drink. Adults eat for only $2. All are welcome!

 

Concert Band- The Tawas Community Concert Band, under the direction of Tina Donze, will present their travel themed Spring Concert, "Going Places," on Monday, March 18th at 7:00pm in the Tawas High School Alumni Gym, 255 M-55 in Tawas City. Scholarships will be announced during the show and an afterglow will be held following the concert. The concert is free but donations will be accepted.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency will hold their Golden Grocery Giveaway for income eligible seniors age 60 and older on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00-11:00am at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds, 1889 Caldwell Road in Mio. For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Mental Health - Partners In Prevention will host "Mental Health First Aid" on Wednesday, March 20th from 8:00am-5:00pm at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health, 400 Johnson Street in Alpena. No charge for residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, or Pesque Isle Counties. All others a $50 charge upon registration. To register, call 989-358-7842.

 

Veterans Coffee Hour - Oscoda VFW Post #3735 will host a Veterans Coffee Hour on Wednesday, March 20th from 9:00-11:00am at the Post, 240 Chrysler in Oscoda. Open to all Veterans and their families. For more information call 989-739-3128.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency will hold their Golden Grocery Giveaway for income eligible seniors age 60 and older on Wednesday, March 20th: 

  • 9:00-10:00am in the Plainfield Township Community Center, 415 East Main Street, Hale
  • 11:00-11:30am in the Tawas Area Presbyterian Church, 2095 East U.S. 23, East Tawas
  • 12:00-12:30pm in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5300 North U.S. 23, Oscoda

For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Tornado Drill - A Statewide Tornade Drill with EAS will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at 1:00pm during Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17-23. Local communities have the option of sounding their tornado sirens at the same time.

 

Grocery Giveaway - The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency will hold their Golden Grocery Giveaway for income eligible seniors age 60 and older on Thursday, March 21st: 

  • 10:00-11:00am at First United Methodist Church, 2490 West State Road, West Branch
  • 11:30am-Noon at Stephen Pantry, 2811 Greenwood Road, Prescott

For eligibility information call NEMSCA at 989-358-4712.

 

Easter Bunny - Quota of Iosco County and Huron Community Bank will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23rd from 9:00-11:00am at Tawas Methodist Church, 20 East M-55 in Tawas City. Cost is $6, kids under 2 are free. Pancakes, sausage, games, crafts, prizes, and more! Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny!

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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