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Area Events
Wed, 28 March 2012
| Sat, 26 May 2012 | ||
| 6:00 AM | to | 2:00 PM |
Race Location:
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, M-93 Grayling Michigan
Event Description:
100 mile Mountain Bike Race – Michigan Cup Endurance Series race #2
Course Description:
Race will start Downtown Grayling with a controlled start – approx 1.5 mi road to trail – Trail is approx. 24.5 miles per lap of Single and Dbl track trails
Time Schedule:
Friday May 25th 2012
4:00pm – 10pm Late Registration & rider check in @ Hanson Hills Rec Area
Saturday May 26th 2012
6:00am – 6:30am Pre-Registration # Pickup @ Downtown Start in K Mart parking lot; No day of race Registration!
6:45am Mandatory riders meeting @ starting line
7:00am Start of Hanson Hills Hundred
2:00pm Approx 1st Finishing riders
3:00pm Racer post race meal
4:30pm Awards
Required Equipment:
No License Required, ANSI Approved Helmet
Bicycle in proper working order
Lap counting ability and a Competitive spirit
General Information:
Free swag to the first 100 registered riders including event T shirt.
5 riders or teams per age group makes a class
Overnight camping sites – $15 1 night $25 weekend per site
Only one rider per team on the course at a time.
Two person teams required to do a minimum of 2 laps per person during the event to qualify for awards & points.
On course repairs may be performed by registered riders/racers only
Food & water support may be provided by anyone to anyone at anytime
Prize Drawings for all participants!
Ideal Family fun, Spectators welcome free of charge
Bicycle Sales & Services provided by The Bicycle Shop (Free bike check, repairs & parts are additional).
Your best 5 races count for the 2012 MCES race series!
Contact & Additional Information:
Fun Promotions LLC 616-453-4245
Lodging please call Ramada Inn of Grayling 989-348-7611 mention bike race for special rate!
Event Fees:
Individuals/Solo riders – Males compete in 3 age groups, Single Speed & Women compete separate.
Awards to top 10 in all classes receive awards
Pre reg $125 untill April 1st Late reg $150
On-Line coupon Code for Solo = SOLO100
2 Person teams – awards to top 3 teams in each class
Pre reg $150 untill April 1st Late Reg $200
On-Line coupon Code for Solo = TEAM100
race age as of 12-31-2012
Classes:
Solo – 29 & under, 30-39, 40+, Single Speed, Womens
Two person Teams – Open Sport & Open Advanced
Elite Team – 2 person only 75% payback
Please send registration to: Pre registration deadline April 1st 2012
Fun Promotions LLC PO BOX 1383 Grand Rapids, Mich 49501
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Thu, 03 May 2012
| Sat, 26 May 2012 | ||
| 1:00 PM | to | 5:00 PM |
On May 26th the streets of Grayling will be filled with artists and art aficionados enjoying the Uptown Grayling Annual Spring Art Walk. Grayling, MI will be alive with artists hosted by 16 participating stores, each store offering something special for their shopping guests. Most participating hosts will offer refreshments; others will have a surprise. 16 local artists (one in each store; painter, photographer, potter, woodworking and glass artists, mixed media and more.) will be demonstrating and answering questions about their craft… Truly something for everyone.
Mark your calendars for May 26th and visit one or all of these participating Uptown Grayling, MI businesses and artists:
AuSable Artisan Village Art Center w/ David Austin
Davis Jewelers w/ Cassandra Williams
Flowers by Josie/Thanks A Latte w/ Joseph Gagnier
Historical Society w/ Nancy Michaelson
J.Dap & Co. w/ Dan Feldhauser
Main Branch Gallery w/ Kim Diment & Ken Wright
North Country Corner w/ Sherry Graziano
Parrots Perch w/ Jean Schwalm
Radio Shack w/ Gary Anthony
Riverland Clothing and Gifts w/ Jackie House
The Bicycle Shop w/ Carlene LaGrou
The Brickery w/ Thomas Dean
The Icehouse w/ Anne Marie Stanesa
The Shred Shack w/Sue McInally
The Stone Fancier w/ Patt Bennett
Trust Fall w/ Shonda Michaelson
Contact:
Christine White
Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-293-9305
Email: whitecj49@gmail.com
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Mon, 16 April 2012
| Sat, 28 April 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, 26 May 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, 30 June 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, 27 July 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, 01 September 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, 06 October 2012 | ||
| 5:00 PM | to | 8:00 PM |
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Mon, 26 March 2012
| Sat, 02 June 2012 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 11:00 AM |
This challenging 5 mile course begins and ends in front of Hanson Hills Little Smokey Cross Country Lodge. Your run is over hilly and some sandy terrain that cuts through Hanson Hills beautifully wooded forest. Awards to top three finishers in each age group. June 2, 2012. Online registration available.
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Wed, 28 March 2012
| Sun, 03 June 2012 | ||
| 8:30 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
Race Location:
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, M-93 Grayling Michigan
Event Decription:
Cross Country MTB race
MMBA CPS Points Series race
Course Description:
Trail is approx. 10.5 miles per lap of Single and Dbl track trails
Time Schedule:
Sunday June 3rd 2012
8:30am – 2pm Registration and Pre-Registration # Pickup
10:00am Cross Country Race #1 Elite & Expert classes 3 laps
12:30pm Cross Country Race #2 Sport classes 2 laps
1:00pm Awards for Race #1
2:15pm Fun Promotions Kids Races – Awards to all
2:45PM Cross Country Race #3 Beginners Classes 1 Lap
4:00pm Awards for Sport & Beginner races
Required Equipment:
No License Required, ANSI Approved Helmet
Bicycle in proper working order
Lap counting ability and a Competitive spirit
General Information:
$1200 in Purses – $300 men’s and women’s elite and $120 Expert classes!
Fun Promotions Kids races with Awards to all young riders!
Over 150 awards, Prize Drawings for all participants!
Ideal Family fun, Spectators welcome free of charge.
Your best 5 races count for the MMBA CPS cross country race series!
Contact & Additional Information:
Fun Promotions LLC 616-453-4245
Lodging:
Please call the Ramada Inn Grayling 989-348-7611 mention bike race for special rate!
Event Fees:
Add $5 for day of race registrations
14 & Under Beg. & Kids races $5.00
Sport & Beginner Classes $25.00
Expert & Elite Classes $30.00
race age as of 12-31-2012
Classes:
Elite & Expert race 10:00am race start
Elite Men – 3 laps $300 to top 5
Elite Women – 3 laps $300 to top 5
Expert 29 & Under – 3 laps $120 to top 3
Expert 30-39 – 3 Laps $120 to top 3
Expert 40-49 – 3 Laps $120 to top 3
Expert 50+ 3 Laps $120 to top 3
Expert Women – 3 laps $120 to top 3
Sport race 12:30pm race start Awards to top 3 – 2 laps
MiSCA Varsity Women 15 – 18
Women 39 & Under
Women 40 & Over
MiSCA Varsity Men 15-18
19-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-59
60+ Masters
Clydesdale 200+ lbs
Elite/expert Single Speed
Kids races 2:15pm
6 & Under and 7-12 Awards to all!
Beginner race 2:45pm race start Awards to top 3 – All classes 1 Lap
MiSCA Jr High/Middle School Women 11 – 14
MiSCA Jr Varsity Women 15-18
Women 19 & Over
Boys & Girls 10 & Under
MiSCA Jr High/Middle School Boys 11-14
MiSCA Jr Varsity Men 15-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50+ Masters
Clydesdale 200+ lbs
Sport/Beg. Single Speed
race age as of 12-31-2012
Fun Promotions LLC PO BOX 1383 Grand Rapids, Mich 49501
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Mon, 02 April 2012
| Thu, 07 June 2012 | ||
| 11:00 AM | to | 5:00 PM |
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Grayling Country Club
Registration: 10:00am / Shotgun: 11:00am
Format: Four (4) person team scramble format (single players, twosomes and threesomes will be paired at the discretion of the tournament committee)
Eligibility: Open to all golfers
Prizes: Prizes awarded for 1st place team!! 50/50 Raffle!!
Entry Fee: TO BE DETERMINED
For further information on how to sign up a team or be a sponsor for this event, contact the Grayling Chamber at (989) 348-2921 or email executivedirector@graylingchamber.com
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Thu, 22 March 2012
| Sat, 09 June 2012 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, 16 June 2012 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, 14 July 2012 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 1:00 PM |
Casting is undoubtedly one of the most important of all the fly-fishing skills. You must be able to present the fly to the spot in which the fish is located in order to be successful. Although fly-casting may appear to be difficult, it’s really not. There are a few basic things that you need to know about fly-casting in order to cast efficiently and they’re a lot easier to learn than you might think. This class at Gates AuSable Lodge is for both beginners as well as those with some casting experience. Instructor Mark has some unbelievable tips to make even good casters that much better:
- The Basic Physics of fly-casting and how it differs from spinning or bait casting
- The Basic Fly Cast
- False Casting
- Controlling your loops
- Muscle memory – old habits vs. new techniques
- Roll Casting
- Reach Cast
- Mending the fly line
- Curve casts
- Casting in the wind
- Shooting line
- Hauling and double hauling
Attendees should bring their rods and reels and waders, as well as appropriate clothing, including sunglasses or eye protection, a hat and rain gear if necessary, as well as bug dope, and something to drink or snack-on. If you don’t have a rod they will provide you with one for the class. Waders can be rented. Experienced Au Sable and Manistee guide, and Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor Mark Hendricks will be the head instructor for this class.
Dates: June 9, June 16, July 14
Time: 9 am (4 hrs)
Limit: 10 people
Price: $85 per person
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Wed, 04 April 2012
| Sat, 09 June 2012 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
Hartwick Pines State Park is hosting “Family Fun Day” on June 9, 2012, 10am-4pm. Fishing and Water recreation related programs, including a kids’ fishing tournament, fly-fishing demonstrations and kayak demonstrations will be available.
There is no charge for these events, but a Michigan Recreation Passport is required for entry into the park. Hartwick Pines State Park is located on M-93 (Hartwick Pines Rd.), two miles east of I-75, exit 259. For more information, please contact Hartwick Pines State Park at (989) 348-2537.
Hartwick Pines Logging Museum
4216 Ranger Rd. Grayling, MI 49738
phone: (989) 348-2537. fax: (989) 344-6803. email: burgr@michigan.gov
Contact: Rob Burg
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Thu, 22 March 2012
| Sat, 23 June 2012 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 July 2012 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 1:00 PM |
This class at Gates AuSable Lodge is geared towards those that have at those that have a basic knowledge of fly-fishing and want to enhance their skills and knowledge of the techniques of dry fly fishing. They have many techniques – such as downstream fishing – that are unique to our area and style of dry fly fishing, but can be used anywhere in the world with great success.
- Dry fly tackle
- Leader set up
- Different types of dry flies
- Fly selection
- Upstream presentations
- Downstream presentations
- Mending your line
Attendees should bring their rods and reels and waders, as well as appropriate clothing, including sunglasses or eye protection, and a hat and rain gear if necessary. Snacks and drinks are provided. If you don’t have a rod they will provide you with one for the class. Waders can be rented. Experienced Au Sable and Manistee guide, and Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor Mark Hendricks will be the head instructor for this class.
Dates: June 23, July 21
Time: 8 am (5-6 hrs)
Limit: 10 people
Price: $135
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Thu, 19 January 2012
| Sat, 23 June 2012 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
| Sun, 24 June 2012 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, Wellington Farm, USA will present its annual Dairy Days event. This event provides visitors an opportunity to witness how the farmers of 1932 processed the milk which they produced on their farm. Demonstrations in butter churning, cheese making, milk separation, custard making and ice cream making. Demonstrations will continue throughout the entire weekend. In addition many park buildings will be in operation and guided tours will be ongoing both days.
Wellington Farm, USA is a true working farm, complete with traditional and not-so–traditional animals, gardens, farm buildings, nature trails, forests and fields. Trained interpreters are available to assist with the exploration of the farm and to portray life as is was lived 78 years ago. Six major buildings are available for exploration including a Blacksmith Shop, Carpenter Shop, Sawmill, Grist Mill, Summer Kitchen and the Stittsville Church which was built about 1882 and moved to the farm in 2005.
Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127. More information can be obtained by calling the farm at 989.348.5187 or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org. Looking for a unique place to have a wedding, reunion or get-together? Contact us! Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a 501©3 non-profit corporation.
