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• Second Annual Heritage Coast Offshore Grand Prix is four fun-filled and family-oriented days of activities on Michigan's "Heritage Coast". Transport yourself to an idyllic small town complete with sandy beaches, a protected bay, multiple gorgeous campgrounds, and plenty of local shops and motels intent on serving up a healthy portion of relaxation and fun. The Heritage Coast Offshore Grand Prix event is so much more than a boat race. From Thursday through Sunday evening, there are plenty of activities as diverse as a child's play area, a block party, a racer meet and greet, an arts and craft show, bonfires on the beach, a vintage boat display, a boat parade and more. For more information, call (877) 868-2927 or visit http://heritagecoastrace.com.

• The ARA Farm Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ARA site (fairgrounds) on Barlow Road in Lincoln. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.

• Perennial gardening class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. hosted by the Sunrise Side Lifelong Learning Group. Come and learn which perennials are great for your area and how to plan and maintain a perennial bed with Master Gardener Louise Shoksnyder. Class will be held at IRESA, 27 North Rempert Road, Tawas City. For more information or to register, call (989) 362-3006, extension 168.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln Senior Center, 207 Church Street. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

• Overcome apprehension about computers in a two session class where new users can learn the basic use of computers. Learn about the components, basic operations, desktop icons, menu items and basic file management. Each class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at IRESA, 27 North Rempert Road, Tawas City. For more information or to register, call Sunrise Side Lifelong Learning at (989) 362-3006, extension 168.
Sunrise Side Lifelong Learning is offering a two session class for people who already have computer knowledge yet now wish to improve their use of Excel for making spreadsheets for keeping membership lists, financial records, calendars, budgets and to-do lists. Learn how to make tables, use formulas and formats. Each class will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at IRESA, 27 North Rempert Road, Tawas City. For more information or to register, call (989) 362-3006, extension 168.

• Northeast Michigan Genealogical Society is hosting the Mt. Joy Cemetery walk with Janet Higgins, Alcona County historian. The program will include a history of Mt. Joy Cemetery, early Black River pioneers and military veterans buried there. Meet at 7 p.m. at Alcona Township Hall, 5576 North US-23, Black River. The cemetery is located on Alcona Road, one half mile east of US-23.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Lott Baptist Church, 4257 M-65, Glennie. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
• A nutrition education class for older adults will be held at 3 p.m. at the Curtis Township Library, 4884 Bamfield Road, Glennie. Discussion will include easy ways to make smart food choices. For more information or to register, call (989) 735-2601 or (989) 724-6478.

• The ARA Farm Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ARA site (fairgrounds) on Barlow Road in Lincoln. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.
• Beach Boot Camp at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville State Park. Get summer-ready with instructor Danielle Belanger in this intense, power-loaded one-hour workout on the beach. Come experience this intense, core challenge that will cover upper, middle and lower abs, as well as oblique and lower back. This class is open to all ages. Bring your own towel or mat. For more information, call (989) 724-5126.
• A dinosaur bone cleaning demonstration with Paleo Joe will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Besser Museum, 491 Johnston Street, Alpena. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, free admission for children under age five and museum members. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.
• Lincoln Lions 6th Annual Golf Scramble. Twenty four-person teams compete in a scramble format for merchandise prizes. Golf at noon at Logger's Trace at Springport Hills Golf Club, Harrisville. Dinner follows at Village Lanes. Contact Lonnie Crampton (989) 724-9900.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument! Join forest service botanist, Sierra Patterson at 1 p.m. and learn how pollinators such as bees, butterflies and humming birds help plants reproduce and how plants provide food for animals. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 817 Sable Street, Alpena. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
• The Sunrise Gardening Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 West Main Street. Social time starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Becky Bean at (989) 724-6569.

• Community health walk with Dr. Jason Mussman, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Walk side-by-side for a one or two mile walk and gain valuable health information regarding summer skin care and cancer prevention. Meet at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 West Fletcher, Alpena, at 6:30 p.m. It's open to anyone and there is no cost to participate. For more information, call (989) 356-8106.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 5462 West Nicholson Hill Road, Hubbard Lake. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

• Log Cabin Day at Besser Museum, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be an animated village, Victorian fashion show, historical reenactments, pioneer crafts, live performances, strawberry sundaes and much more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, and free admission for children under age five and museum members. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.
• Alcona Humane Society annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Maria Hall, Harrisville (behind St. Anne Church). See a demonstration by State Trooper Jamie Bullis and his new K-9 partner, Marshall at 7 p.m. For more information, call (989) 736-7387.
• The ARA Farm Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ARA site (fairgrounds) on Barlow Road in Lincoln. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.
• 34th Annual Besser Museum Log Cabin Day from noon to 4 p.m. at 491 Johnson Street, Alpena. For more information, call (989) 742-3651.

• 30th Annual Art on the Beach. This exciting show has been a favorite for thirty years! Slated for the last full weekend in June, this show gets bigger and better every year, and runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 artisans display and sell their handmade arts, crafts, and hobbies on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, at Oscoda Beach Park in downtown Oscoda.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument starting at 1 p.m. Learn about life as a wild land firefighter, how they do their job and the equipment they use. Watch for a visit from Smokey! Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• 13th Annual Thunder Bay Maritime Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena. Bring the whole family to this free annual community event hosted by the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy live music on the main stage, kids games and crafts, taste some local whitefish, explore the shipwreck Century exhibits and more! Contact: Jean Bauer, 989-356-8805, ext. 13, jean.bauer@noaa.gov.
• Celebrate the 4th of July in Alpena beginning with a parade at 11 a.m. The parade route starts at the Alpena County Fairgrounds on 11th Avenue to Chisholm Street, straight across the 2nd Avenue bridge, turning left on Fletcher Street to the big parking area across from Alpena Marc's brick building. Join Alpena in what is sure to be a thrilling evening for all! The firework display will begin at dusk at the Alpena waterfront (Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park). Watch the fireworks light up the sky! Compliments of the City of Alpena and other individuals and businesses.
• Barton City Fireworks, Biggest Little 4th in the North. Parade, kids races, beer tent, cook shack and fireworks at dusk. Contact Jim Burger (989) 736-3401.
• Glennie's 4th of July Celebration starts at 11 a.m. with carnival games, craft show, food vendors and fireworks at dusk. Contact Teresa Perkins (989) 370-8855.

• The Dodworth Duo will stroll the Lumbermans Monument grounds playing tunes from the 1800s on their antique instruments from 2 to 4 p.m. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Craftmakers' Cabin Craft Show, 60 vendors located around the cabin, 106 South State Street (US-23), Harrisville. Contact Mary Solderholm (989) 450-0901.

• The Blue Water Ramblers-Banjo Jim, Bear and Tom sing of the shanty boys and the sailors that carried Michigan lumber to market, at Lumbermans Monument from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Their repertoire comes right out of Michigan life experiences and the history of the Great Lakes region. It includes lake shanties, lumberman ballads and Michigan humor. These combine into a versatile collection to the delight and entertainment of their audiences. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.
• The ARA Farm Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ARA site on Barlow Road in Lincoln. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.
• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.
• Harrisville's 4th of July Celebration starts with the 37th Annual Children's Parade at 1 p.m. All are invited to gather at Richard's Pharmacy at 12:30 p.m. Decorate your bike, strollers or just yourself. Parade down Main Street, turn north at Lake Street to VFW for refreshments. Contact Mary Lou (989) 724-5178. Music on the hill at the harbor at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Contact Alcona County Chamber or Commerce (989) 724-5107.

• The Blue Water Ramblers encore presentation at Lumbermans Monument from noon to 1:30 p.m. Their repertoire comes right out of Michigan life experiences and the history of the Great Lakes region. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument! Journey into Michigan's lumbering and immigrant past at 1 p.m. with Shanty Boy, Jim Murphy, as he recreates the great lumber boom of the 19th century. Using concertina, button accordion, bones and fiddle, Jim will involve you in a memorable lumber camp experience. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 West Chisholm Street, Alpena. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
• Harrisville City Summer Concert at 7 p.m. at the harbor. Dale Dellar's hometown band made up of local musicians. Music for all ages. Contact City Hall for details (989) 724-6666.

• Child versus wild program at 1 p.m. at Lumbermans Monument. Learn to hike safely and what to bring on your hiking adventures. There will be a forest discovery hike after the program. Proper footwear recommended. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Journey into Michigan's lumbering and immigrant past at 11 a.m. with Shanty Boy, Jim Murphy, as he recreates the great lumber boom of the 19th century. Using concertina, button accordion, bones and fiddle, Jim will involve you in a memorable lumber camp experience. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.
• Guided tour of Alpena's famous fossil spots will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Besser Museum, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena. The guided tour with Paleo Joe will include Burkholder, Rockport State Recreation Area and Lafarge quarries. Space is limited. Must provide own transportation. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Participants are to bring their own lunches, along with buckets, hammers and tools for fossil hunting. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• Harrisville Antiques and Collectibles Show. Antiques, collectibles, furniture and more at the Harrisville Harbor. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Barbara Aldred (989) 724-5513.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument. What do owls eat? Come and spend the afternoon starting at 1 p.m. and find out what the owls ate as you dissect an owl pellet. Registration required. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Community bike ride with Dr. Steven Vorenkamp, board certified orthopaedic surgeon. Join this three to ten mile bike ride and gain valuable information about joint health. Meet at railroad trail crossing, 3490 US-23, Alpena at 6:30 p.m., must wear bike helmet to participate. It's open to anyone and there is no cost to participate. For more information, call (989) 356-8106.
• Harrisville City Summer Concert at 7 p.m. at the harbor. Sal Agnello and the Pool Boys playing rock-n-roll and retro top 40 music. Contact City Hall (989) 724-6666.

• Junior forest ranger program from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lumbermans Monument. Use this opportunity to get involved with the forest in many fun and exciting ways. Earn your junior forest ranger badge and help Smokey prevent wildfires. Registration is required. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Lumbermans Monument second annual local artist day starting at 11 a.m. All vendors are from within the surrounding area. All merchandise is made in Michigan and therefore supports our state's economy. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.
• Sunrise Side Wine and Food Festival. Michigan vintners and breweries serve wine and beer; area restaurants serve food from noon to 6 p.m. at the Harrisville Harbor. Contact Alcona County Chamber of Commerce (989) 724-5107.

• 37th Annual Art on the Bay at Bay View Park, Alpena. Browsers and shoppers alike should be prepared to spend hours at this art fair. Fine art includes: oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings with a wide range of subject matter. There are potters who make their own clay and glazes creating high fired stoneware both beautiful and functional. Hand crafted jewelry, clothing for dolls, children and adults, needle art, wall hangings, quilting, hand knit items and hand woven baskets. Artisans who work with wood will show their creations in signs, furniture and clocks. For more information, call (989)356-6678.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument. "Go Green" program begins at 1 p.m., learn how you can help. Watch for Woodsy Owl. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Harrisville City Summer Concert at 7 p.m. at the harbor. Blue Water Ramblers singing a mixture of love songs, folk music and protest songs old and new. Contact City Hall (989) 724-6666.

• Sunrise Gardening Club Annual Garden Walking Tour. The public is invited to tour several private gardens. This year the gardens will be located at homes in Lost Lake Woods Club and refreshments will be available at the lodge. Contact Becky Bean (989) 724-6569.

• Kid's Day forestry conservation program at Lumbermans Monument. Join forester Bryan Andrina at 1 p.m. to learn how foresters balance the needs of plants, animals and people when making decisions on how a forest will be used. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Harrisville City Summer Concert at the 7 pm. at the harbor. Whispers of the North: Gordon Lightfoot Tribute band. Contact City Hall (989) 724-6666.

• Build bird houses with experienced bird house builder Michael Serour at 1 p.m. at Lumbermans Monument. He will show you how to put together pre-cut pieces to make a bird house to take home with you. Registration is required. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.
• Fifth annual Tawas Uncork'd Wine, Ale and Food Festival from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Harbor park near the East Tawas State Dock. Jazz concert in the evening. For more information, call (989) 362-9660.
• Alcona Historical Society's Historical Day at Sturgeon Point Lighthouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family events, special entertainment, food and beverages available. Contact Linda Klemens (989) 727-4703, Lklemens@ymail.com.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument. Learn how to identify trees by their leaves and make a leaf print t-shirt to take home at 1 p.m. Bring a clean white t-shirt to the program. Some shirts will be available to purchase. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Harrisville City Summer Concert at 7 p.m. at the harbor. The Donny Hartman Band will perform music from the roots of rock-n-roll, blues and soul in a style all their own. Contact City Hall (989) 724-6666.

• 28th Annual Ramblin' Rods and Big Boy Sweetheart Cruise. The public is invited to check out vintage cars, muscle cars, street rods, classic cars and more beginning at 3 p.m. Music, kid's activities, 4-D Second Street Dancers at 6 p.m. Lots of fun for the whole family. Prizes for kids of all ages! Sweetheart cruise through the streets of Alpena begins at 9 p.m. The police-escorted parade travels down Ripley Street to Ninth to Chisholm street and State Avenue, then back to Ripley Street at the Ripley Street Big Boy, Alpena.

• 30th Annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show, at 6850 French Road, Alpena (turn west on French Road off of US-23 North, follow signs). Gates open at 9 a.m. daily, $5 admission; under 12 free. Live music Friday and Saturday nights 7 to 11 p.m. Tractor parade at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday; lawn tractor pulls on Sunday at 11 a.m. Demonstrations of antique tractors, steam engines, gas engines and machinery throughout each day. Working sawmill, shingle mill, threshing and baling. All exhibitors welcome. For more information or any questions, call (989) 358-0380.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument. Digital scavenger hunt-use digital cameras to find a list of items on the nature trail. Don't disturb the natural environment just take a picture. Return to the group and share your photographs. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Lincoln Lions Club 15th Annual Antique and Classic Car, Tractor and Motorcycle Show. Parking lot party and cruise on Friday at 5 p.m. On Saturday, antique and classic vehicles are displayed on 2nd Street in Lincoln. Pancake and sausage breakfast served by Lincoln Fire Department. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, roasted corn and beer served by the Lincoln Lions under the big top. Street entertainment and a dunk tank with local celebrities. Contact Bill Miller (989) 736-7631 daytime, (989) 884-2473 evenings or e-mail bmiller@millerofficemachines.com.

• Dollar-a-Day-Boys historical program at 1 p.m. at Lumbermans Monument. PBS filmmaker, Bill Jamerson presents music and storytelling about the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• Kid's Day at Lumbermans Monument. Learn about falcons, hawks and owls from falconers, Jenny Schroeder and Karen Young at 1 p.m. The program will include information about the biology and habitat of these amazing birds. Live birds are a part of the presentation. Leave your pets at home! Lumbermans Monument is located 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Road at the junction with Monument Road. For more information, call (989) 362-8961.

• The 42nd Annual Alcona County Fair. Livestock judging, horse shows, horse and tractor pulling, bump and run, plus much more at the ARA Fairgrounds on Barlow Road in Lincoln. Admission fee is $5 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under. Contact Doug Travis (989) 736-6169.

• Community health walk Alpena Regional Medical Center pediatrician. Walk side-by-side for a one or two mile walk and gain valuable health information regarding childhood immunizations. Meet at the Island Park, corner of Chisholm Street and Long Rapids Road, Alpena, at 6:30 p.m. It's open to anyone and there is no cost to participate. For more information, call (989) 356-8106.

• Harrisville Arts Council Harmony Weekend Arts and Craft Show. Over 300 booths all weekend. Barbershop and Sweet Adeline groups performing. Harmony Weekend Parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Judy Pyne (989) 724-7197.

• Harrisville Arts Council Harmony Weekend Arts and Craft Show. Over 300 booths all weekend. Barbershop and Sweet Adeline groups performing. Harmony Weekend Parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Judy Pyne (989) 724-7197.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• Community health walk with Dr. Allan Frank, board certified internal medicine. Walk side-by-side for a one or two mile walk and gain valuable health information regarding chronic health concerns. Meet at Washington Street Park, Alpena, at 6:30 p.m. It's open to anyone and there is no cost to participate. For more information, call (989) 356-8106.

• Sunrise Gardening Club Fall plant sale. Perennial and house plants will be sold by club members at the ARA site Farmers Market on Barlow Road in Lincoln. Contact Becky Bean (989) 724-6569.
• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• Village of Lincoln DDA annual chili and soup cook-off and trick or trunk from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln. The public judges chili and soup prepared by local businesses. Decorate your car/trunk and pass out candy to children. Contact Teresa Hart (989) 736-8936.

• Alcona Humane Society fundraiser dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Backwoods Bistro, 866 North Barlow Road, Lincoln. Contact Jennifer Forbes (989) 736-7387.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• Sunrise Ringers Christmas concert at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North 2nd Street, Harrisville. Contact Margaret Fox (989) 736-3025.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.