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• 9TH Annual Blues by the Bay Festival in East Tawas. Bryan Michael Fischer Band performs at 6 p.m. Teeny Tucker performs at 8 p.m. $20 festival button is good for the entire weekend. For more information visit www.bluesbythebaytawas.com.
• Alcona County Fair (Barlow Road in Lincoln) "Bike Frenzy Friday" will have four bike drawings held between noon and 6 p.m. Pro Tractor & Truck pull at 7 p.m.
• A story and craft project will be offered to children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
• Join John Webster from Tait's Bill of Fare for grilling at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5 and includes a light lunch. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information and to register.
• An American Red Cross blood drive will take place at the Greenbush Township Hall, 5037 E. Campbell Road, Greenbush, from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org for more information and age/height/weight requirements.
• The Twin Lakes Masonic Temple, 316 Traverse Bay State Road, Lincoln will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until steak is sold out. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12.
• The program "The Civil War Musician - 1865" will be presented at 7 p.m. for all ages at Lumberman's Monument. Join Union Army Sergeant Michael Deren as he transports you back in time through story and song. The monument is located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument and River roads. For more information, call the visitor center at (989) 362-8961.
• The Lincoln Lions Car Show held in downtown Lincoln will have a parking lot party and cruise. For more information, call Butch at (989) 724-7056.

• Monarch Watch welcomes all ages to help tag Monarch butterflies as they migrate to Mexico. Meet at the hostess campsite no. 2 of the Harrisville State Park from 6 to 7 p.m. A motor vehicle permit is required for park entry. Questions, call (989) 724-3056.
• The Lincoln Fire Department Auxiliary will serve a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. in downtown Lincoln in conjunction with the Lion's Club car show. Cost is $5.
• A Fiber Day Workshop called "Story of Three Weavers" will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Besser Museum, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena. Admission fee is $5. To register, call (989) 356-2202.
• Huron Lights Music and Gift Shop, 7406 US-23 North, will have a meet the author event from 3 to 9 p.m. with Jerry Roach, writer of "Ultimate Guide to Michigan Lighthouses." $1 admission goes to Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse Preservation Society.
• 9TH Annual Blues by the Bay Festival in East Tawas. Blue Abusers at noon, Ashford Gordon Band at 2 p.m., Rusty Wright Band at 4 p.m. Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys at 6 p.m. Funky Mojodaddy at 8 p.m. $20 festival button is good for the entire weekend. For more information visit www.bluesbythebaytawas.com.
• The Oscoda Athletic Boosters are sponsoring a Red Hacker Basketball Tournament in the Oscoda High School parking lot. This tournament is for all ages, all skill levels, males and females so the entire family can participate. For more information or to register, go to www.redhackerusa.com.
• A forest discovery hike will be held at Lumberman's Monument at 11:30 a.m. Walks start at the visitor center and last about an hour. Come prepared to hike through the forest. The monument is located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument and River roads.
• The Alcona County Fair features five days and nights of entertainment for the entire family in addition to 4-H exhibits, livestock auction, carnival rides and games, bump & run, draft horse pull and Junior and Miss Alcona County Fair Pageant. For more information, contact Jim Pyne at (989) 724-7000 or, during fair week, call the board office at (989) 736-9550.
• The Lincoln Lions Car Show held in downtown Lincoln will have a large array of cars and motorcycles on display and a live band at night. For more information, call Butch at (989) 724-7056.
• A bake sale will be held at the historic Lincoln Train Depot at the corner of Fisk and Lake streets in Lincoln.

• Alpena County Horsemen's Club will have a horse show, speed show and cowboy challenge at 9 a.m. at Optimist Acres on Herron Road. For more information, call (989) 356-0071.
• Rockin' Rollin' Downtown Car Show is from 2 to 6 p.m. on the streets of downtown Alpena.
• 9TH Annual Blues by the Bay Festival in East Tawas. Kraig Kenning at 1 p.m., Motor City Josh at 3 p.m. $20 festival button is good for the entire weekend. For more information visit www.bluesbythebaytawas.com.
• A forest discovery hike will be held at Lumberman's Monument at 11:30 a.m. Walks start at the visitor center and last about an hour. Come prepared to hike through the forest. The monument is located in Iosco County at the junction of Monument and River roads.

• Alpena County Fair runs today through September 6. Events today include draft horse show at 10 a.m., amusement rides beginning at 6 p.m. and grandstand show "Stolen Horses" at 8 p.m.

• Alpena County Fair Senior Citizen Day. Events include amusement rides beginning at noon, grandstand show "AK & the Outlaws" at 5 p.m., draft horse pull at 7 p.m. and Johnny Cash & Hank Williams Sr. tribute at 7:30 p.m.
• Everyone is invited to the Robert D. Hogdes Sports Complex at Oscoda High School for "Pack the Stadium Night." Two football games will be played - JV at 4 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m. Cost is only $2 per person which includes both games. All are encouraged to wear blue and white to support the Oscoda Owls.
• "Pack the Stadium Night" is the theme of the first Oscoda High School home football game. The gate fee is just $2 per person for two games in one night. The junior varsity football team will start the evening off at 4 p.m. against the Mesick Bulldogs. The varsity team will take the field at 7 p.m. for kickoff. School employees, students, families and community members are encouraged to wear blue and white when they attend the games at the sports complex on River Road just west of the stop light in Oscoda.

• Alpena County Fair continues. Amusement rides beginning at noon, thumb tractor truck pull at 1 p.m., modified truck pull at 6 p.m. and the "D.A.M.M." band performs at 7:30 p.m.
• A special "Ants and Friends" storytime picnic will take place at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited.
• "Pack the Stadium Night" is the theme of the first Oscoda High School home football game. The gate fee is just $2 per person for two games in one night. The junior varsity football team will start the evening off at 4 p.m. against the Mesick Bulldogs. The varsity team will take the field at 7 p.m. for kickoff. School employees, students, families and community members are encouraged to wear blue and white when they attend the games at the sports complex on River Road just west of the stop light in Oscoda.

• The Westminster Presbyterian Church of Harrisville will have a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring homemade pies and other baked goods.
• Alpena County Fair continues. Open speed show at 9 a.m., amusement rides beginning at noon, Johnny Cash & Hank Williams, Jr. tribute at 6 p.m., bump and run at 7 p.m. and the "Trac IV" band performs at 9 p.m.
• Monarch Watch welcomes all ages to help tag Monarch butterflies as they migrate to Mexico. Meet at the hostess campsite no. 2 of the Harrisville State Park from 6 to 7 p.m. A motor vehicle permit is required for park entry. Questions, call (989) 724-3056.
• The 7th annual Black River Bridge Walk will be held at noon in Black River, Alcona County. Walkers will follow the fire truck and grand marshal for a tenth of a mile walk over the bridge located on Lakeshore drive, just south of Black River Road. There is plenty of parking and there will be a craft and bake sale sponsored by St. Gabriel Catholic Church. A co-ed baseball game and picnic will be held right after the walk at the Alcona Recreational Park. For more information, call Annette at (989) 471-8518.
• Harmony Weekend in Harrisville offers a huge art and craft fair with more than 500 booths (on the corner of US-23 and M-72) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music is provided throughout the day and food booths are located all over the grounds. Barbershop and Sweet Adeline concert will be at the Harrisville Harbor Pavilion. For more information, call the Harrisville Arts Council at (989) 724-7197 or see www.Harrisville-ArtsCouncil.com.
• Annual MDA Labor Day Baseball Tournament will be played in Barton City.

• Harmony Weekend in Harrisville offers a huge art and craft fair with more than 500 booths (on the corner of US-23 and M-72) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music is provided throughout the day and food booths are located all over the grounds. At 1 p.m., there will be a parade through downtown Harrisville, with a concert at the harbor pavilion immediately following. For more information, call the Harrisville Arts Council at (989) 724-7197 or see www.Harrisville-ArtsCouncil.com.
• Annual MDA Labor Day Baseball Tournament will be played in Barton City.

• Annual MDA Labor Day Baseball Tournament will be played in Barton City.

• Fall Color Bus Tour ticket sales begin today at 8:30 a.m. at the Alcona MSU Extension office. Tour dates are October 7 and 8. For more information, call (989) 724-6478.

• Join Anne Bloss from MSU Extension for hands on cooking from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Mikado branch of the Alcona County Library. All kids are invited to help harvest veggies from the pizza garden a make a pizza to enjoy. Call (989) 736-8389 for more information.

• A story and craft project will be offered to children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

• "Ricky Nelson Remembered" A tribute to Ricky Nelson by his sons, Matthew and Gunnar will perform a Kirtland Community College, 10775 N. St. Helen Road in Roscommon at 7 p.m. For ticket information visit www.kirtlandcenter.com or call (989) 275-6777.

• Everyone is invited to play bunco, an easy to learn game, at the Lincoln Senior Center at 2:30 p.m. First-timers are always welcome. Questions, call (989) 739-7029.
• Get Crafty for Adults will take place at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Craft is sewing four sided placemats with Betty Thompson and Judy Stone. Cost is $3. Call (989) 724-6796 for supply list ant to register.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Halos, Rainbows and Glories" at 7 p.m. in the Tawas High School library. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present a phragmites eradication work bee. Visit www.huronpines.org/calendar for time and place. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• The Twin Lakes Masonic Temple, 316 Traverse Bay State Road, Lincoln will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until steak is sold out. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12.
• 14TH Annual Paul Bunyan Festival and Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championship in Oscoda. Timberjack show, arts & crafts fair, classic car show, pony rides, kids games, inflatable's (climbing wall, moonwalk, giant slide), Bunyan games (Axe-throwing, greased pole climb for cash, kid's relay races and more), live bands, beverage tent, food and more. For more information call (989) 739-7322 or email events@oscodachamber.com for forms and updated information.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity at 10 a.m. Meet at Clark's Marsh parking lot in Oscoda. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.
• 14TH Annual Paul Bunyan Festival and Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championship in Oscoda continues. For more information call (989) 739-7322 or email events@oscodachamber.com for forms and updated information..

• Annual Paul Bunyan Festival and Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championship in Oscoda continues. For more information call (989) 739-7322 or email events@oscodachamber.com for forms and updated information.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity at 10 a.m. Meet at Negwegon State Park in Black River. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com
• Visit Curran, the Black Bear Capitol of Michigan, for the annual Black Bear Festival. This two-day event features a craft show, parade, horse pull, food and entertainment. For more information, contact Greg Murnock at (989) 848-5610.
• Sprinkler Lake Fall Family Fest at the Sprinkler Lake Education Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sprinkler Lake Education Center is located between Mikado and Glennie. The address is 1700 Adams Road, Glennie, MI 48737. The Center focuses on math, science, and environmental hands-on education for learners of all ages.
• The annual Fall Garden Club Flower Sale. Local gardeners will have various plants available for sale from 9 a.m. to noon (weather permitting) on the south side of the Craftmakers' Cabin (located at the intersection of US-23 and M-72) in Harris

• Visit Curran, the Black Bear Capitol of Michigan, for the annual Black Bear Festival. This two-day event features a craft show, parade, horse pull, food and entertainment. For more information, contact Greg Murnock at (989) 848-5610
• The Harrisville United Methodist Church will host a brunch or lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome.

• 15th annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival. Visit the museum at 7406 US-23 North in Alpena open today through Sunday, Ocotber 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or take a boat tour to Middle Island Station and Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse.

• 15TH annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival main location at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center, 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena. Nautical entertainment, lighthouse and lifesaving exhibits, guest speakers, educational programs, children's activities from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.lighthousefestival.org.

• 15TH annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival main location at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center, 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena. Nautical entertainment, lighthouse and lifesaving exhibits, guest speakers, educational programs, children's activities from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.lighthousefestival.org.

• 15TH annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival main location at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center, 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena. Nautical entertainment, lighthouse and lifesaving exhibits, guest speakers, educational programs, children's activities from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.lighthousefestival.org.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will have an exchange meeting with the Thunder Bay Audubon at Wiltse's Restaurant in Oscoda. Dinner is at 5 p.m. followed by "Michigan Black Bears" program at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• The Twin Lakes Masonic Temple, 316 Traverse Bay State Road, Lincoln will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until steak is sold out. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12.

• The Harrisville United Methodist Church will host a brunch or lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring sandhill cranes at 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Sage Lake Road/M-55 gas station before driving to crane viewing site. Dress camouflage, dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the International Café in Prescott. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Sandhill Cranes" at 7 p.m. in the Tawas High School library. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring night sky observations and owl calling at 7 p.m. Meet at McQuaig Park off River Road in Oscoda. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• The Twin Lakes Masonic Temple, 316 Traverse Bay State Road, Lincoln will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until steak is sold out. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12.

• The Harrisville United Methodist Church will host a brunch or lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will meet in the board meeting room of Oscoda High School at 7 p.m. Discussions will include AVA volunteer opportunities and sharing and preparation for the Christmas bird count. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• The Oscoda Circle of the AuSable Valley Audubon will meet at 7 a.m. at Coffee Talk restaurant in Oscoda for breakfast and at noon for lunch at Wiltse's during the Christmas Bird Count.

• The Tawas Circle of the AuSable Valley Audubon will meet at 7 a.m. at Big Boy restaurant in East Tawas for breakfast and at noon for lunch at Patti's Kountry Kitchen on US-23 during the Christmas Bird Count.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Native Plants in Landscaping" at 7 p.m. in the Tawas High School library. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Wild Turkeys" at 7 p.m. in the board meeting room of Oscoda High School. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring at noon. Meet at the Harrisville Sate Park. A vehicle park permit is required at this park. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Warblers" at 7 p.m. in the Tawas High School library. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will present "Wild Duck Identification" at 7 p.m. in the board meeting room of Oscoda High School. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring ducks and birds at 7 p.m. Meet at the Oscoda end of Tuttle Marsh. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will meet at 5 p.m. at Sprinkler Lake Education Center on Adams Road off F-30 for election of officers and finalizing plans for the birding festival. There will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• The sixth annual Tawas Point Birding Festival will run today through Sunday, May 15. For more information, visit www.tawasbirdfest.com.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring birds of the grassland at 10 a.m. Meet at the grasslands prior to Clark's Marsh in Oscoda. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.

• There will be an AuSable Valley Audubon outdoor activity featuring swifts in Tawas City Park at 8 p.m. Meet at the Dairy Queen in East Tawas. Membership is open to all person interested in wildlife and environment. Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per family payable by mail or at meetings. For more information, visit AuSableValleyAudubon.com.