Area Events
Mon, 06 May 2013
| Sat, 13 July 2013 | ||
| 10:30 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
DOUBLE WEDDING RING W/LYNN
JULY 13 SAT 10:30-4 $25
You wouldn’t think of making a traditional Double Wedding Ring…Not with all the curves… but with this method, it’s a snap! Quilters both novice and expert can achieve beautiful results. You’ll use Squares and rectangles and a few new tricks.
The Icehouse Quilt Shop
509 Norway Street
Grayling, Michigan 49738
info@theicehousequiltshop.com
Phone: (989) 348-4821
Fax: (989) 348-7745
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
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Fri, 05 April 2013
| Sat, 20 July 2013 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 12:00 PM |
Focused on learning the various basic techniques of wet fly, soft hackle and nymph fishing, this class at Gates AuSable Lodge is designed for those that have a basic knowledge of fly-fishing and want to enhance their skills in these specific areas. This class will help you catch fish anywhere, but is particularly good at teaching folks how to use wet flies to catch more fish on the rivers of Northern Michigan. This
- Tackle for fishing subsurface
- Leader set-up
- Different types of wet flies
- Fishing just below the surface
- Fishing mid-depths & near the bottom
- Fishing more than one fly at a time
- Various methods of wet fly & nymph fishing
- Casting weighted flies
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. Snacks and water are provided. If you don’t have a rod we 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.
Date: July 20
Time: 8 am (5-6 hrs)
Limit: 10 people
Price: $135
To book a spot in any of our sessions, please call us at 989-348-8462, or send us an email at Josh@GatesLodge.com.
Thu, 28 February 2013
| Sat, 20 July 2013 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
| Sun, 21 July 2013 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling will host its annual Wood Shaving Days Festival on July 20 & 21 at the park’s Logging Museum. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of the historic steam-powered sawmill cutting logs into pine boards; listen to traditional music and enjoy the art of wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafters. Also included at Wood Shaving Days are demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers, and wool spinners.
Wood Shaving Days will be held on the grounds of the Logging Museum at Hartwick Pines State Park. The Logging Museum is a field site of the Michigan Historical Museum and interprets the white pine logging era of 1840-1910. Wood Shaving Days is sponsored by the Friends of Hartwick Pines and all proceeds go toward the interpretive and educational programs at Hartwick Pines State Park.
For more information about Wood Shaving Days or other programs at Hartwick Pines, please call (989) 348-2537. There is no charge for attending Wood Shaving Days, but a Michigan Recreation Passport is required to enter the park.
For more information about this event, Hartwick Pines State Park, accessibility or park amenities, contact the park at (989) 989-348-2537 (TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=453&type=SFCG
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations.
Mon, 06 May 2013
| Sat, 20 July 2013 | ||
| 10:30 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
STRING QUILT W/LYNN
JULY 20 SAT 10:30-4 $25
A linear foundation quilt that has a hidden secondary pattern that you will see as the quilt comes together. This is a must see quilt.
The Icehouse Quilt Shop
509 Norway Street
Grayling, Michigan 49738
info@theicehousequiltshop.com
Phone: (989) 348-4821
Fax: (989) 348-7745
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Fri, 10 August 2012
| Sat, 20 July 2013 |
Thanks to the Camp Grayling Historical Society, for one day only, Saturday, July 20th, 2013, top military dignitaries, Michigan elected officials, and the public will join more than 4,000 active Michigan service men and women – to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the premier military installations in the United States.
Events throughout the day will include:
Latest Defense Technology: Defense industry exhibition showcasing the latest technological advances in defense, homeland security, and law enforcement systems.
Historical Michigan Military Assets: Ground vehicles and helicopters from previous eras on display.
Live Music: Entertainment stage presenting an array of talented musicians.
Michigan Outdoors Discovery: Featuring various hunting, fishing, and camping techniques and equipment demonstrations.
Things That Go: Highlighting everything and anything with an engine, the latest production models from local distributors on display all in one place.
Fireworks Over The Lake
Schedule:
Traveling Vietnam Wall 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Loomis Battery (1913 Cannon) 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
126 Army Band 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Historical Exhibition (Life in 1913) 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Military Vehicle Preservation Society 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Rock Wall (Kid’s Area) 12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Michigan Outdoors Discovery 12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Things That Go 12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Beverage Tents 12:00 pm 10:00 pm
Live Entertainment 12:00 pm 10:00 pm
Defense Exhibition Public Access 1:00 pm 8:00 pm
Fireworks Show 10:00 pm 10:30 pm
Fri, 12 October 2012
| Sat, 20 July 2013 | ||
| Sun, 21 July 2013 |
The Spike’s Challenge Canoe Races are 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 to the Old AuSable Fly Shop for the beginning of their trek to McMaster’s Bridge.
- Sprints for C-2 Race in the City Park, 9am
- Downtown Music Bash on Michigan Avenue, 3-11pm
- Start of C-1 Race at Joe Wakeley’s House (behind Borchers Canoe Livery), 6pm
Sunday, July 21st
- Spike’s Challenge Race at Old AuSable Fly Shop, 9am
Tue, 02 April 2013
| Sat, 20 July 2013 | ||
| 6:00 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
Held at the Riverside Tavern in Lovells Twp. Crawford County, MI. Complimentary Beaver Stew served; Banjo music played throughout the evening with vocalizations.
Donations are welcomed and appreciated.
50/50 raffle and silent auction.
The event is reviving an old Lovells Tradition of serving beaver at the Tavern during the annual beaver trapping season that took place in the 1940′s and 1950′s. The Beaver, Banjo and Beer money raised goes to the Anna Biernat Scholarship fund for students in the Lovells Township.
Fri, 10 August 2012
| Tue, 23 July 2013 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 2:00 PM |
| Wed, 24 July 2013 | ||
| Thu, 25 July 2013 | ||
| Fri, 26 July 2013 | ||
| Sat, 27 July 2013 | ||
- Sprints for C-2 Race in the City Park, 9am
- Downtown Music Bash on Michigan Avenue, 3-11pm
- Start of C-1 Race at Joe Wakeley’s House (behind Borchers Canoe Livery), 6pm
- Spike’s Challenge Race at Old AuSable Fly Shop, 9am
Tuesday, July 23rd
- KID’S DAY at the Grayling City Park, 10am-2pm
- Da$h for Ca$h in Oscoda – Sprints, 3–8pm
- Chicken BBQ, Ice Cream Social at the Grayling Senior Center, 4-6pm
- Time Trials for starting position for AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrod’s Canoe Livery, 4–8pm
- H.U.P. (“Hurry Up & Paddle”) RACE in the Grayling City Park, 5:30pm
- Marathon Coffee Break at the Citizens Bank, 9-11am
- Grayling Farm Market in downtown Grayling (in old Shoppenagon’s parking lot behind Xpress Copy Center, 11am-5pm.
- Time Trials for starting position for AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrod’s Canoe Livery, 4–8pm
- Business Relay Races (Penrod’s to Old AuSable Fly Shop), 4:30–7pm
- AuSable River C-1 Express Race at Penrod’s (goes to Burton’s Landing), 7:15pm
- Borcher’s Annual Kids Race, the Casey Challenge at Borcher’s Canoe Livery, 10am
- Meet & Greet Paddlers at Mini Mall (old Hometown Furniture bldg), 10am – 12pm
- ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at the Grayling City Park, 10am–8pm
- Annual “Quilt Sitters” Quilt Show at the Icehouse Quilt Shop, 10am–5pm
- Grayling Eagles’ Beer Tent at Grayling Eagles Club, 11am-Close
- Time Trials for starting position for AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrod’s Canoe Livery, at 2–6pm.
- Special Olympics’ Canoe Races at Penrod’s Canoe Livery, 4:30pm
- Grayling Eagles’ Steak Out & $1,000 Raffle at Grayling Eagles Club (Dinner: 4-8pm / Raffle: 8pm / Karaoke: 8pm-Close)
- 2nd Annual “CRUISE NIGHT” – starts at Northstar Auto Wash, 6:30pm
- Grayling Recreational Authority’s Annual 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run in town at the Middle School, Registration at 7:30 – 8:30am, Race starts at 9am.
- CLASSIC CAR SHOW on Michigan Ave, 8am – 3pm (Registration until 11am / Awards at 2pm)
- ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at the Grayling City Park, 9am–6pm
- FOOD COURT on Michigan Avenue, 9am–6pm
- Grayling Eagles’ Horseshoe Tournament, $1 Burgers & Dogs, and Beer Tent at Grayling Eagles Club, 10am-Close
- Downtown Music Bash on Michigan Avenue, 11am-6pm
- Grayling Rotary’s Annual Chicken BBQ at the American Legion, 12–4pm
- Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church’s Ice Cream Social, 12–4pm
- Paddler’s Pre-Race briefing at the Middle School fenced in playground on Spruce Street, 12 Noon
- AuSable River Festival Parade in downtown Grayling, 3pm
- Clown Band Concert on the lawn at Citizen’s Bank, 4pm
- Paddler’s Mass at St. Mary’s Parish, 4:30pm
- Pre-Race Program at Old AuSable Fly Shop, 6pm
- Posting of the Colors at Old AuSable Fly Shop, 7pm
- Start of the 65th Annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon race begins at the Old AuSable Fly Shop, 9pm. (Paddling from Grayling to the shores of Lake Huron in Oscoda)
- End of AuSable River Canoe Marathon (ends on the shores of Lake Huron in Oscoda)
- Black Bear Bicycle Tour beginning at 8am on Michigan Ave in Grayling and ending in Oscoda (100 mile ride).
Fri, 15 March 2013
| Wed, 24 July 2013 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, 25 July 2013 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, 26 July 2013 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, 27 July 2013 | ||
At 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27,2013, two-person teams will begin North America’s toughest, richest, non-stop canoe race. At the sound of the gun, the teams, carrying their canoes on their shoulders, race several blocks through the streets of Grayling, Michigan to the AuSable River in front of The Old AuSable Fly Shop. The fourteen to nineteen hour, 120 mile race, runs throughout the night, finishing in Oscoda at Lake Huron. Considered to be the world’s toughest spectator sport, approximately 50,000 fans will cheer on the competitors at various points throughout the race.
Race fans are an integral part of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. They cheer and motivate their favorite teams throughout the night. They must find access to the river in total darkness, navigate among thousands of other fans in order to get a glimpse of their favorite team, and then move downstream to another public landing, bridge, or Consumers Energy hydro portage. Fans will drive, wait patiently for their team to appear at each point in the river, and cheer madly for 14 to 19 hours as the contestants move down river.
Racers must portage the six dams and battle darkness, the river’s natural obstructions, weather conditions, and sheer exhaustion brought on by paddling their lightweight canoes at a torrid pace of 50 to 80 strokes per minute, non-stop to finish the race. They receive no aid except food, drink, and perhaps a dry shirt passed to them by their “feeders” at points along the course. During the eight hours of nighttime paddling, they receive little assistance from the moon in avoiding the river’s natural obstacles and are allowed only a small light on the front of their canoe. The race committee does encourage all teams to use GPS to assist them with navigating the river during night-time hours. The racers must be in top physical condition and most participants cross train in other sports all year round.
The racing action gets underway at Penrod’s Canoe Livery (Maple Street Bridge in Grayling) with the AuSable Marathon Time Trials for starting position on Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, July 26. The Time Trials are much like “Indy 500” qualifying: each team paddles a short looped course with their lap time determining their starting row position for the LeMans’ style run to the river on Saturday.
Other events surrounding the Marathon include youth canoe races, a quilt show, a 10k run, concert, antique car show, parade, concessions and an arts & crafts show. On Sunday, July 28, 2013, is The Black Bear Bicycle Tour. This is a 100 mile bicycle tour that winds through the beautiful forests of eastern Northern Michigan and follows portions of the AuSable River to finish the tour alongside the AuSable River near the end point of the Canoe Marathon. A complete schedule of events can be obtained by visiting www.grayling-mi.com
For more information on the AuSable River Canoe Marathon and to see a list of sponsors, visit www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
Mon, 08 April 2013
| Sat, 27 July 2013 | ||
| 8:00 AM | to | 11:00 AM |
Grayling Recreation Authority sponsors a 10k run and 1 mile walk as part of the AuSable River Festival.
Location:
Start and Finish at the Grayling Middle School near Downtown Grayling
Course:
Flat 6.2 Mile Road course that travels through downtown Grayling streets.
1 mile Fun Walk
Race Start:
9:00am
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