The Ogemaw District Library- will hold a 50th Anniversary celebration Wednesday, September 23rd, 4-6pm, at the library, 107 W. Main Street in Rose City. For more information call 989-685-3300.

The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will hold a Plein Air Painting Class with instructor Carolyn Kubiak, at the Tawas Point Lighthouse in East Tawas, Wednesday, September 23rd, 1-4pm. Meet at the new pavilion at 12:30pm. Recreational Passport required or pay $20 at the gate. Cost for the class is $35 plus $5 for supplies. Registration required by calling the gallery at 989-362-5613.

A Veterans Appreciation Breakfast- will be held Wednesday, September 23rd, 9am, at American Legion Post #211, 900 E. Lincoln Street, East Tawas. Open to Veterans and family for pancakes, french toast, eggs, meat, potatoes, juice and coffee.

Plus musical entertainment by Arpeggio, John Thomas & Mary Henry. For more information call Ron Whitney at 989-362-6571.

Celebrate the life and legacy of an ICON-, September 25th, 9-2-5, Dolly Parton Day at the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, in Harrisville. At 6pm, they will be showing the film, “9-5”, dress up in honor of Dolly, plus a Bake Sale benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Iosco & Alcona County. For more information call 989-362-3006.

The Elliott Insurance Group- presents the 4th Annual Safety Fest Saturday, September 26th, 11am-2pm, at The Collective, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas. It will feature free car seat checks, safety resources and giveaways, touch a truck, kid’s activities, food truck and more. For more information call 989-362-3409.

The Cast Iron Grill-, 3496 Indian Lake Road, National City, will host “Fire & Flavor” A Tribute to Our Heroes, Saturday, September 26th from 12-8pm. Fill the boot, 100% of all proceeds go to building a Fireman Monument for all the fallen firefighters in Grant Township. All food served by our local fireman. For more information call 989-477-0413.

A “Fallin’ Into Winter” Craft Fair- will be held Saturday, September 26th, 11am-4pm, at the West Branch Eagles #3646, 4627 M-76, West Branch. Handmade items, baked goods, live entertainment, raffles and 50/50 to benefit the Wertz Warriors and the Eagles Education Fund. Food and beverages also available for purchase.

The West Branch Visitor’s Bureau- will host Oktoberfest Saturday, September 26th, 12-6pm, in downtown West Branch. Live chainsaw carving, petting zoo, vendors, inflatable obstacle park, food and drinks, Polka music 1-5pm, polka dance contest 3pm and an auction at 6pm. For more information call 989-345-2821.                                                                                                                                                                                  A Soup Supper- will be held Saturday, September 26th, 4-6pm, at American Legion Post #211, 900 E. Lincoln Street, East Tawas. Freshly made soups, bread, crackers, desserts and drinks. Cost is $10 per person and all are welcome.

The Curran Black Bear Festival- will be held Saturday, September 26th in Curran. Activities include:
8:30-11am: Classic Car Show Registration
9am-4pm: Craft Show & Food Vendors, Kids Activities, Bounce House, Bake Sale & Cake Walk
1pm: Parade
4pm: Raffle Drawings
For more information click on-The Curran Black Bear Festival Facebook Page.                                                                                                         

The Oscoda Eagles #4237- will hold a Karaoke Night with Tim & Linda Saturday, September 26th, 8pm-Midnight at the Lodge, 6685 N. U.S. 23 in Oscoda. All are welcome! For more information call 989-739-9165.         

The Northern Michigan Fiber Festival- will be held Saturday & Sunday, September 26th & 27th from 9am-5pm, at the Aplex, 701 Woodward Avenue, in Alpena. Free admission featuring a Vendor Marketplace, Classes & Workshops and Demonstrations each day. For a full schedule of events click on the- Northern Michigan Fiber Festival Facebook Page.

The Glennie Lions Annual Rifle Raffle- is going on now thru Saturday, November 28th. The ticket booth is open every Friday & Saturday next to Rogers Family Foods in Glennie or from any Glennie Lions Club member. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5. 1st Prize- a hunting rifle with scope; 2nd Prize- a Pump Shotgun; 3rd Prize- a Crossbow. Drawing will be held Saturday, November 28th, 7pm, in the Rogers parking lot. Need not be present to win.

The Huron Shores Chorus- is holding rehearsals for their Christmas Concerts every Sundays until Nov-29, from 3-5pm, at Tawas Area Presbyterian Church, 2095 East U.S. 23 in East Tawas. Open to anyone from high school to senior citizen. Call 260-437-3029 for more information.                                                                                 

KJC Country- Welcomes country singer John Berry to the Aplex in Alpena Friday, December 11th. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Celebrate Christmas with John Berry as he sings holiday favorites and his hits as well. Tickets $60 for VIP seating, general admission $40. Tickets available at their website, check here- Aplex Dot Org.

Hunter Safety Classes- are currently being scheduled and instructors are needed. Instructors teach young people the values of safe and responsible hunting, respect for wildlife, conservation and protection of our lands and natural resources. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Hunter Safety Instructor or would like more information call the Iosco County Hunter Safety Director, Dale Willett, at 989-254-9767.

Registration is open for the 4-H Underwater ROV Club-. Open to ages 12-19, members design and build a remotely operated vehicle to compete at the 2027 Marine Advanced Technology Education ROV Competition in Alpena. The club meets Tuesdays from 6-8pm, in Tawas City. Those interested can call for more information at 989-928-4400.

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