August 14, 2008 RSS feed / Social

Slammin' Salmon Derby Starts at Hessel Marina August 16

The Hessel Marina will be the site of the Slammin' Salmon Derby in the Les Cheneaux Islands Saturday, August 16. The tournament, hosted by Islands Wildlife Association and the Islander Bar, has no boundaries. More...

Birth

Ariana Gugin

John and Briana Gugin of St. Ignace announce the birth of their daughter, Ariana Marie, born Tuesday, June 24, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches in length. More...

'Kitchen Witches' Begins August 15

"Kitchen Witches" will be presented Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17, at the hall behind Sacred Heart Church in DeTour Village. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. More...

Movie Night Will Be Thursday at St. Ignace Library

Movie night will feature "The Game Plan" (rated PG) Thursday, August 14, at 6:15 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Library. More...

Gary McDowell Speaks at Rudyard Historical Society

Gary McDowell will be the guest speaker at the Rudyard Historical Society meeting Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. Mr. More...

Author James Hopp Will Speak at Cheboygan Area Public Library

James Hopp, author of "Mayday, Tragedy at Sea," will speak about the sinking of the Charles D. Bradley and the Cedarville Saturday, August 16, at 12:30 p.m. at the Cheboygan Area Public Library in Cheboygan. More...

Landreville, Nyberg

Donielle Landreville and Joseph Nyberg of Sault Ste. Marie were united in marriage Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Hessel Pier with Mark Clymer officiating. More...

Trout Lake Pie Social Is Aug. 31

The Trout Lake Women's Club will hold its annual pie social Sunday, August 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Township Hall on M-123. The club also is selling tickets for a quilt made by club members. More...

Military

Casey Bracy

Private First Class Casey Robin Bracy of the United States Marine Corps was graduated from Military Occupational Specialty School Base Civil Engineer 21-08 with the title of Combat Engineer July 25. More...

Drummond Island Tourism Will Host Las Vegas Night Aug. 14

The Drummond Island Tourism Association will host Las Vegas Night Thursday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Drummond Island Township Hall. Las Vegas Night will include a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament, blackjack, roulette, and bingo. More...

Rudyard Pool Closed for Maintenance

The Rudyard swimming pool will be closed Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 31, for routine maintenance. It is scheduled to reopen Monday, September 1, Consolidated Community School Services has announced. More...

Golf Outing Planned at St. Ignace

A Scramble for Life golfing benefit is scheduled at the St. Ignace Golf and Country Club for Saturday, August 23. The contest will generate funds for the purchase of televisions for the chemotherapy facility at Mackinac Straits Hospital. More...

Music in Mackinaw Features Women's Woodland Singers

Women's Woodland Singers of Little Traverse Bay will perform for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, August 16, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. More...

Artists Gather in Cedarville for 'Day After Boat Show' Reception

The annual "day after boat show" artist reception was held at Creekside Herbs and Art in Cedarville Sunday, August 10. The event was hosted by business owner Wendy Wagoner, artist and Windblown Glass owner Rick Shapero, and their dog, Bruce. More...

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