Saturday, September 8, 2018 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 5:00pm
A free Michigan DNR-Certified Hunter Safety Class will be offered Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9 at the Central Lake VFW Hall (1805 N. M-88, just south of downtown). Hours on Saturday are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Sunday hours will vary slightly. Both days are required for students to receive their certificates. Students ages 10 and younger will need a parent to attend the class with them. The class is free, but limited to 90 students. Lunch will be supplied both days for all students.
Pre-registration is required. For additional information, contact Jim at 231-649-7721,
All are invited to join the Friends of the Bellaire Library at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3 as they walk the three bridges in Bellaire to promote children’s literacy programs at the library. The group will meet at the gazebo in Richardi Park to begin the walk. Refreshments will be provided following the walk. Donations are gratefully accepted. The Friends provide needed funds to buy books for the Baby Pantry and the library’s summer reading program. Please bring a friend, human or furry. For details, please call the library at 231-533-8814.
The Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will host its final Arts and Crafts show of the summer on Saturday, Sept. 1. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown along River Street. More than 70 vendors from throughout the region and beyond will be on hand to display their handmade wares.
To find out more, contact the Chamber at 231-264-8202 or email: catharine@elkrapidschamber.org.
Join the Grass River Natural Area each Friday at 10 a.m. to enjoy a short, nature-themed children’s story. The group will then take the children on an adventure with an activity or a hike on the trails at Grass River. The program is best for young children ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome. Cost is $5 per child. Larger groups are asked to call ahead. To find out more, visit grassriver.org.
The Village of Alden will continue its regular Evening Stroll on Thursday, Aug. 30. The events are held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday throughout the summer in downtown Alden. The weekly festivities include live music, entertainment, kids’ activities, evening shopping and a farmers market from 4-7 p.m. (at Tennis Court Park).
A free Hunter Safety Class will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Alba Sportsman Club. Lunch will be provided. To find out more, contact Scott Coon at 231-357-3228 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to sign up and receive a course book.
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Friday, August 24, 2018 - 10:00am to Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 4:00pm
The Elk Rapids Area Historical Society will hold a Garage Sale Friday through Sunday, Aug. 24-26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (each day) at the History Museum, 301 Traverse St. in Elk Rapids. To find out more, contact Dan LeBlond at 231-264-5692 or email: president@elkrapidshistory.org.
Join the Grass River Natural Area each Friday at 10 a.m. to enjoy a short, nature-themed children’s story. The group will then take the children on an adventure with an activity or a hike on the trails at Grass River. The program is best for young children ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome. Cost is $5 per child. Larger groups are asked to call ahead. To find out more, visit grassriver.org.
Join the Grass River Natural area at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 for a rejuvenating hour of outdoor yoga. This is a rain or shine event, stretching out at the dock if it is shining and under the pavilion if it is raining. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring a mat if you have one. There is a $5 per person cost for this program. For more information, visit grassriver.org.
The Friends of the Kalkaska Library will host its 4th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 20 to raise funds for the new library building. The event will include an 18-hole scramble at Grandview Golf Course with registration beginning at 8 a.m. A Continental breakfast and lunch are included. There will also be a silent auction at Grandview and the Kalkaska County Library before and during the event. To find out more, contact Lisa at bookwoman82@gmail.com.
The Mancelona All School Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Mancelona High School Cafeteria. Bring a dish to pass. Plates, silverware and napkins will be provided. Anyone who has ever attended Mancelona Public Schools is invited to attend. To find out more, contact Jill Stephenson at 231-499-1385.
The Elk Rapids Area Historical Society will present a “bonus program” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Elk Rapids History Museum, 301 Traverse St. Author Norm Veliquette will discuss his recent book, “45 in the PITS! – A Half Century In Processing Cherries.” Corky Crimmins will moderate. Selected passages will highlight ups and downs of Veliquette’s life and the cherry industry. Veliquette will sign books (available for purchase) at the free event. To find out more, call 231-264-5692 or email: president@elkrapidshistory.org.
The Kalkaska Kiwanis Club will host its 31st Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 12. All are invited to enjoy steak, fresh corn on the cob, salad, rolls, drinks and dessert from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Railroad Square, downtown Kalkaska. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets will be available from Kiwanians before the picnic and at the door. Proceeds from the picnic will be used for Kalkaska area community projects.
