July 30, 2009 RSS feed / Social

Renowned Woodturning Artist Gives Local Program in Moran

An internationally known woodturning artist, James Johnson of Kerrville, Texas, will visit the local Hiawatha Woodturners Club and will offer a public slideshow of his methods Friday, August 7, at 7 p.m. More...

Welch, Tracy Join United States Coast Guard Station in St. Ignace

Eric Welch of Clio and Jon Tracy of Connecticut joined Coast Guard Station St. Ignace Monday, June 22. More...

37th Annual Sault Arts Festival Offers Artists, Entertainment

More than 75 exhibitors will display their work when the Sault Summer Arts Festival opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at the Old Federal Building on East Portage near the Soo Locks. More...

Bay Mills Historical Society Is Raffling Lighthouse Quilt

The Bay Mills Historical Society in Brimley is raffling a Point Iroquois Lighthouse quilt. Tickets are available at the Wheels History train museum in Brimley Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Spaghetti Fundraiser To Benefit Mackinac County Toy Drive

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Mackinac County Children's Toy Drive will be Wednesday, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Gateway Lanes and Fred's Pub in St. Ignace. An auction, 50/50 raffle, and bake sale are planned. More...

Registration for North County Trail Bridge Walk, Camping Rally Is August 7

The Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore North Country Trail Chapter will host a camping rally for the Mackinac Bridge walk Friday, September 4, through Tuesday, September 8, at the old Mackinac County fairgrounds in Moran. More...

Cheboygan Plans 5th Annual Riverfest

Cheboygan will host its fifth annual Riverfest Saturday, Aug ust 15, through Saturday, August 22, in the Water Street parking lot. The Churchill Classic 5K run and motorcycle show will start Riverfest August 15. More...

Concert Is Saturday in Mackinaw City

The East Troy Community Band will perform for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, August 1, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. The band was brought back to life after a hiatus in 2002 by Jay and Heidi Huenink. More...

U.P. State Retirees To Meet August 7

Upper Peninsula Chapter 16 of the State Employee Retirees Association will meet Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. at the Terrace Bay Inn in Escanaba. All members and their guests may attend. More...

Horseshoe League Results

Dan's Place Horseshoe League (Week 10) Women's AA: Oops & Whoops 50, Willabee's 38, Joe's Bar 37, Chippewa Animal Clinic 27 . Women's A: Paul Thompson Trucking 59, Northern Floor Covering 45, Makin Waves 31, Demawating Development 25. More...

Hiawatha Sportsman's Club Hosts Hobby Show

The Hiawatha Sportsman's Club's 59th annual Art, Craft, and Hobby Show will take place Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the club's Activities Building. The show is open to the public and admission is free. More...

Cedar Cove To Host Craig Party

Delight Craig, who will turn 100 years old Saturday, August 1, will have a birthday party at Cedar Cove Assisted Living in Cedarville that day from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the party is open to the community. More...

Island Association To Host Annual Meeting

The Les Cheneaux Islands Association will hold its annual business meeting Thursday, August 6, at Cedarville High School at 4 p.m. More...

Ensign Boaters Complete Muskie Bay Series

The Les Cheneaux ensign fleet completed its second Muskie Bay race series Saturday, July 25. Race Committee Chair Peg LaBelle said the A and B fleets raced in shifty and unpredictable five- to 10-knot winds Saturday afternoon. More...

Mackinaw Area Public Library Offers Silent Auction, Book Sale

The Mackinaw Area Public Library in Mackinaw City will be offering a silent auction Wednesday, July 29, through Wednesday, August 5. More...

New Booklet Published for St. Ignace History Walking Tours

Guided and unguided history walking tours in downtown St. Ignace are being offered this summer Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4 p.m. by the Michilimackinac Historical Society. More...

Antique Cars, Games, and Parade Highlight Rudyard Summerfest

People in Rudyard enjoyed a car show, parade, softball tournaments, basketball free-throw competitions, and tennis games at the annual Rudyard Summerfest Friday, July 24, to Sunday July 26. More...

LaSalle Class of 1999 Celebrates 10-Year Reunion

The LaSalle Class of 1999 gathered for its 10-year reunion Friday, July 3, with dinner at the Mackinac Grille and a reception at Gateway Lanes lounge. More...

Mackinaw Woman's Club Will Host Antique Show, Sale August 4

The Mackinaw Woman's Club in Mackinaw City is hosting its 40th Annual Antique Show and Sale Tuesday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mackinaw High School gymnasium, 600 West Central Avenue. Admission is $2 for all day. More...

Youths From Volunteer Corps Join Seniors for Cookout

Tyler Erickson flips hamburgers on the grill Thursday, July 23, for the Youth Volunteer Corps' lunch at the St. Ignace senior housing complex on Lake Street. More...

Gene Perry, Rockin' Oldies To Play Next Week at Marina

Bayside Live! and Locals on the Bay

Dave and Me will perform for Locals on the Bay Wednesday, July 29, and Michael Snell will perform for Bayside Live! Thursday, July 30. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Marina. More...

St. Ignace Fish Feast Is Becoming a Hometown Crowd Favorite

Howard and Charlotte Everson with daughters Nina Litzner (in striped shirt) and Jean Massaway (right). More...

Golf League Results

Munoscong Mixed Doubles Golf League (July 16) Dave and Pam Postma and Brian Lander and Joyce Alley carded 33 with 14 putts for first place in the Munoscong Mixed Doubles Golf League Thursday, July 16. More...

Welcome Sails Into St. Ignace

18th Century Sloop Welcome Returns to Straits Area After 20-year Absence

Visitors to the Fish Feast in St. Ignace had the opportunity to tour an 18th century sailing vessel when a replica of the armed sloop Welcome returned to the Straits area after a 20-year absence. More...

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