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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.
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Mon, 30 January 2012
| Sat, 23 June 2012 | ||
| 7:30 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 July 2012 | ||
| 7:30 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 25 August 2012 | ||
| 7:30 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 15 September 2012 | ||
| 7:30 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 06 October 2012 | ||
| 7:30 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
“The Wellington Farm Country Music Show”, a variety show with old-fashioned country music and corny country humor, is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, July 21, August 25, September 15 and October 6, 2012. Presented on a picturesque outdoor stage, the Wellington show is a full evening of fun entertainment. Price of admission for the show is only $12.50 and tickets are presently available at the farm’s Visitor Center or by phone. Steel guitars sing, the banjos ring and Ezra and Ethel Frogmire banter at the Wellington Country Music Show.
Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127. This historic agricultural complex is open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week during the summer. More information can be obtained by calling the farm at 989-348-5187.
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Tue, 03 April 2012
| Wed, 04 July 2012 | ||
| 2:00 PM | to | 3:00 PM |
Historical Fourth of July celebration at the Hartwick Pines State Park Logging Museum beginning at 2pm. Brief explanation from historical interpreter about how the 4th was celebrated in the 1800′s, followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Participate in 19th century activities and tour the historic logging museums.
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Tue, 20 March 2012
| Wed, 04 July 2012 |
Events sponsored by the Grayling VFW Woman’s Auxiliary: 4th of July Parade begins at 11am (line up is at 10am) For more information, contact Deb Nemeth at (989) 390-3988
Events sponsored by the Grayling Youth Booster Club:
Booster Club Concession: Noon-5pm
Hot dogs, polish sausage, popcorn/chips, nachos, ice cold drinks, candy.
Kids FREE Fishing: Noon-1:30pm
5-12 years old
Bring own bait and pole
Prizes awarded for:
1st Fish Boy
1st Fish Girl
*Other prizes awarded
Dharma Music: Noon-5pm
Karaoke: Open Noon-2pm
Karaoke Contest:
Ages 12 and under: 2pm
Ages 13 and up: 3pm
Kids Games and Attractions: 2pm-4pm
Free Watermelon
Fireworks begin at dark!
*Sponsored by: Grayling Youth Booster Club,
Crawford County Townships, Local Businesses and Organizations
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Tue, 20 March 2012
| Sat, 07 July 2012 |
The 2nd Annual Frederic Home Fest will take place on Saturday, July 7th in downtown Frederic.
Festivities include:
Junk in the Trunk*
Horseshoe Tournament
Parade
Laser Light Show
Entertainment
Relay for Life
Firemen’s Ball
* Vendors wanted for Junk in the Trunk – NO FEE for those wishing to set up a space, however donations will be accepted. Call John Chad at 989-390-4751 to reserve your space today.
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Tue, 28 February 2012
| Sat, 14 July 2012 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
Beyond the Garden Wall Garden Club and the AuSable Artisan Village have teamed up this year and are excited to present their 2012 Grayling En Plein Air Garden and Art Walk on Saturday July 14, 2012 from 10AM to 4 PM. This has become a favorite summer event celebrating Gardens of Northern Michigan. Extraordinary gardens abound, providing inspirations for the novice and garden enthusiast alike. Additionally, local artisans will join forces where demonstrations will be taking place at each of the gardens in addition to downtown.
This year’s gardens feature a diverse mix, from Riverside retreats, to forest hideaways, country farm and small space gardens. Water features, extensive perennial gardens, eclectic garden art, bountiful containers, luscious vegetable gardens, and even a former Christmas tree farm! Annuals, Perennials, evergreen and native plantings abound. Do not be surprised if you catch a glimpse of hummingbirds, butterfly and other native wildlife, making this garden walk a photographer’s paradise.
In addition to the visual inspirations, you will have the opportunity to speak to fellow gardeners and glean tips from deer-proofing your garden, to encouraging plants to grow in the sandy dry soil so common to the area. After a day of strolling the gardens you will be equipped with many ideas in which to emulate some of these great garden secrets in your own yard!
And our local artists are sure to delight your visual sense as well, with their amazing renditions of these glorious gardens. In keeping with the theme, En Plein Air, they will be demonstrating their artistry throughout the day. All artwork will be available for sale after the event. Additionally, we will be holding a drawing for one of the artists painting at the gallery at 4:30PM at the AuSable Artisan Village. Tickets for the drawing will be available at each of the gardens as well as the gallery. Be sure to stop in at the gallery to the full spectrum of artwork created by local artists. You will see original paintings and photography, to pottery, woodworking, glass works, mixed media and much more.
This year’s garden walk will prove to provide something for everyone. Whether you want to go for a leisurely stroll, or garner ideas for your next garden project, or are just curious about some of the gardens that flank the cottages, log cabins, and city homes, you are sure to enjoy.
This event is co-sponsored by Beyond the Garden Wall Garden Club and the AuSable Artisan Village. The Garden Club provides educational and inspirational events for its members and the community. Additionally, the Garden Club sponsors several gardens within the Grayling community. Proceeds from the event go to these community gardens and events.
Tickets go on sale in June and will be available for just $6 at the following Grayling businesses. Your ticket will be accompanied by directions to each of the gardens.
Flower’s by Josie, J. Dap, Riverland and Hallmark
Contact:
Florence Hough
Beyond the Garden Wall Garden Club
Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-348-8519
Email: fahough@yahoo.com
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Tue, 20 March 2012
| Sat, 21 July 2012 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 6:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 July 2012 | ||
| 8:30 AM | to | 2:00 PM |
The race is held the weekend prior to the AuSable River Canoe Marathon and runs from the streets of Grayling to McMaster’s Bridge. Time trials for starting position are held on Saturday in the City Park pond. The C-1 Race is on Saturday night and runs from Borcher’s Canoe Livery to Burton’s Landing. The C-2 race is on Sunday where the canoes and teams line up on Ingham Street at 8:30 am. The horn sounds at 9:00 am and the teams run towards the Old AuSable Fly Shop for the start of their race to McMaster’s Bridge.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday July 21, 2012
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM
Registration for all Spike’s Challenge Events will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the City Park Pavilion. These events include C-1 Race, C-2 Race, Junior and Fledgling Races, Mentor Races etc.
Early Registration is appreciated. Please complete the C-2 Entry Form and /or C-1 Entry Form along with the Waiver and mail to the above address or drop it at the Grayling Marathon Office. Both paddlers must still sign in at the table in order to get a sprint position. Early registrants not sprinting must sign in by Sunday at 8:15 AM in Joe Wakeley’s Garage. There will be no registrations on Sunday July 22, 2012. All registrations must be received by Saturday July 21, 2012.
9:00 AM
Sprints for Starting Position on City Park Pond – Participants will sprint in the order in which they register or sign-in at the registration table. There will be a 10-Minute break between each heat of 10 sprints. There will be two teams on the sprint course at a time. Teams may look over the course during the breaks. (See Sprint Rules)
2:00 PM
(Optional) Junior, Fledgling, Mentor races on the Pond
5:00 PM
Registration continues for all races at Joe Wakeley’s yard. Please, No dogs in Joe’s Yard.
C-1 pre-race, Barton Cup Qualifier, Junior C-2 Race to Burton’s Landing.
5:30 PM
Start of Junior C-2 Race to Burton’s Landing
6:00 PM
Start of the C-1 race and Barton Cup Qualifier
Sunday July 22, 2012
8:30 AM
Line up of the 2011 C-2 Start of the Spike’s Challenge on Ingham Street.
Teams will line up based on their sprint time from Saturday. Those who did not sprint will start in the last row.
9:00 AM
Start of the 2012 C-2 Spike’s Challenge
9:05 AM
Start of the C-1 Barton Cup Qualifier – if not run on Saturday.
2:00 PM
Lunch and Awards Banquet at the City Park Pavilion – bring a lawn chair.
Thanks to Spike’s Keg ‘O’ Nails for Sponsoring this race. Please support your race sponsor.
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Mon, 30 January 2012
| Sat, 21 July 2012 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
Sticky-buns Day has become a tradition at Wellington Farm, USA. It was started 13 years ago as a means of giving recognition to some of the baking skills generally practiced by the homemakers of the Great Depression.
Since that beginning, Sticky-buns Day has grown into a full blown event at the 60-acre living history farm. In addition to all the Sticky-buns being created in the kitchen, the Grist Mill will be in full operation, turning out the whole wheat flour used to create the famous culinary treats. Across the way the Sawmill will be sawing lumber, powered by one of the farm’s two steam engines. Throughout the farm, there will be music and demonstrations, and of course, interpreters will be working throughout the entire complex, explaining the lifestyle of years long past. Just the regular park entrance fee will gain you admission to all the events of Sticky-buns Day on July 21.
Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127. This historic agricultural complex is open from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. seven days a week during the summer months. www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.
Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a 501©3 non-profit corporation.
