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2008
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TBA
Movie In The Park - Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30p.m.
Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668

6
Fabulous Fridays Presents... Ladies Night Out - ladies come out with your girlfriends for a night of fun and relaxation. More information call Christie at (989) 345-9355

7
26th Annual Small Fry Trout Derby - Irons Park, West Branch. Sign in 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Starting time, prizes and refreshments. Age groups 5 and under and 6-12

9
Rainbow Summer Recreation - summer recreation for children ages 5-12 years old. Daily activities. Beth Tisdale, Rainbow Child Care (989) 345-3650

12
Summer Music Series - Irons Park, West Branch, free admission - West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500

13-15
Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival - Mio, traditional music & art show with classes too, giveaways for youth, children’s area, camping available,Nancy Miller (989) 826-2159

13
Fabulous Fridays Presents... Flag Day - celebration honoring our national symbol, Meet Miss Victorian candidates and Councilmen. Food, beverages, games and visiting with your neighbor. More Information call Clara (989) 345-0355

14
Flag Day - celebration honoring our national symbol - West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

17
Girls Night - Enchante Gallery West Branch - Psychic reader, newest greatest diet, permanent make-up and lots more!!!!   Drinks and hor'dourves included in cover. Chantelle, Enchante Gallery (989) 343-0227

20
Fabulous Fridays Presents... Summer Solstice Party - Come celebrates the longest day of the year. Wear your goofiest, most colorful costumes and mask. Fun for the whole family. For more information call, Samantha or Pete at (989)345-5226

21
Annual Fly In - Fly, Drive or Walk In, but be there for the Fly-In - West Branch Community Airport 7:00 a.m. -noon. It’s Fun, Entertaining and Educational Phil Shaw (989) 345-3717

26
Summer Music Series - Irons Park, West Branch, free admission - West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500

27
Fabulous Fridays Presents... Art in the streets - view professional and amateur art display on the street of downtown for more information call Carol at 989-345-1451.

28
Nature Park 2nd Annual Car and Craft Show - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ogemaw Nature Park. Heather Crouch (989)305-0687

Every Saturday in July
Farmers Market - fresh produce, flowers, herbs. Irons Park, West Branch - 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM - West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

TBA
Movie In The Park - Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30p.m.
Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668

3-6
Heritage Days - West Branch, Voyageur Encampment, family fun, Art Show, Beverage Tent, (Teen Dance Sunday Night-Moonlight Productions) West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821

3 -31
Heritage Days Art Show - West Branch, An open art show for adults 18 years and up. Carol Kruse  (989) 873-5589, Johanne Otteson (989) 685-8092, Jeannie Oran (989) 836-2932

4-7
4th of July Sidewalk Sales - Tanger Outlet Center - (989) 345-2594

4
4th of July Parade - West Branch, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821

4
4th of July Fireworks - West Branch, Biggest show in Northeast Michigan - West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500

4
4th of July Festival Parade & Fireworks - Rose City , Houghton Creek Park , Kids games, entertainment - Otis Matteson (989) 873-5509

4
Fishing Derby - Rose City - 9:00am Rose City / Lupton Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 685-2936

4
4th of July Parade & Fireworks - Parade 1:00pm - Skidway Lake - (989) 873-4111

4
Fabulous Fridays Presents... come celebrate our independence! Make it a day & watch the parade in the afternoon, more information, call Clara at (989) 345-0355

5
West Branch Regional Medical Center's Fun Run/Walk - 2 mile fun run/walk race beginning and ending on South Burgess street next to Irons Park in West Branch.Robert McGrail (989) 343-3107

5
Hospice of Helping Hands Duck Race - Noon at Irons Park , West Branch - Tonia Ehinger
(989) 343-3505

6-13
Ogemaw Hills Bike Rally - Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. One week of some of the best riding, racing and entertainment in Midwest. For general information, call (989) 345-5393, (989)345-0436

10
Summer Music Series - Irons Park, West Branch, free admission - West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500

11
Fabulous Friday’s Presents...Show off Your Iron - Motorcycles galore! Ride your bike in and show it off.  Fun for the whole family. Judged bike show downtown Judged by Miss Victorian Court, 5:00p.m. Beth (989) 345-8001

12
St. Stephen's Dinner Raffle - 6:00p.m. Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce (989) 873-3340

17
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399

17-20
Pioneer Power Club Antique Tractor & Flea Market - West Branch, Demonstrations, rides, antique tractors, steam engines, crafts, food and more - Diana Philbrick (989) 345-3815

18-19
Honda Gold Wings Rally - Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Parade Saturday Night at 9:00p.m. Chris Bobek (248) 852-8537

24
Summer Music Series - West Branch, Irons Park, free admission-West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

26-27
Ogemaw County Relay For Life - 9:00a.m to 9:00a.m, Ogemaw Height High School , Track field. 24hour walk for cancer- music, games, entertainment and more. Vickie Seltz Barnes - (989) 345-2594

31
Summer Music Series - West Branch, Irons Park, free admission-West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

Every Saturday in August
Farmers Market - fresh produce, flowers, herbs. Irons Park, West Branch - 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM - West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

TBA
Movie In The Park - Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30p.m.
Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668

1
Hospice of Helping Hands Golf Tournament - Tonia Ehinger (989) 343-3505

1-4
Back To School Sidewalk Sales - West Branch - Tanger Outlet - (989) 345-2594

2-3
Rods & Relics 30th Annual Car Show - Ogemaw County Fairgrounds - Rhonda Rau - (989) 473-3515

9
 Dwayne Rau Memorial Road Race - 8:30 a.m. Marjorie Taylor (989) 345-0901

9-10
Victorian Art Fair - West Branch, Irons Park, arts & crafts, entertainment - June Longstreet
(989) 345-3856

10-16
Ogemaw County Fair - West Branch - rides, food, games, entertainment and more - Karen Miller, (989) 345-7153

11
6th Annual Dwayne Rau Memorial Road Race - 8:30 AM - Marjorie Taylor (989) 345-0901

21
Summer Music Series - Irons Park, West Branch, free admission - West Branch City Hall
(989) 345-0500

29
Labor Day Sales - Tanger Outlet Center - (989) 345-2594

30-31
Rose City Fall Festival - Rose City Houghton Creek Park , Entertainment, Kids games, good food. - Rose City / Lupton Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 685-2936

Every Saturday in September
Farmers Market - fresh produce, flowers, herbs. Irons Park, West Branch - 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM - West Branch City Hall (989) 345-0500

TBA
Movie In The Park - Rose City, Houghton Creek Park, Saturday at 7:30p.m.
Scenic Motel - (989) 685-2668

TBA
Kids Day America - Skidway Lake, Noon to 3:00p.m. - Dr. Greene’s (989) 873-4111

1
Labor Day Sales - Tanger Outlet Center - (989) 345-2594

2-30
Cheese Cake Sales - West Branch Area Business & Professional Women’s Club, proceeds to scholarships - Vickie Seltz Barnes - (989) 345-2594

6-7
Hospice Yard Sale - Help raise money for medical supplies - Tonia Ehinger (989) 345-3505

8
Ken Willard Memorial River Trail ½ Marathon - register at 8:00 a.m. rifle river recreation area. Vicki Willard (989) 883-9593

18
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399

24
Project Red 4th Grade Rural Education Day - Ogemaw County Fairgrounds (989) 345-7153

27-28
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Show - Ogemaw County Fairgrounds - Welcome to the Friendliest Little Fiber Festival Around! Workshops on fiber, art demonstrations, contest, challenges and more! Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m (989) 345-4845

1-15
Cheese Cake Sales - West Branch Area Business & Professional Women’s Club, proceeds to scholarships - Vickie Seltz Barnes - (989) 345-2594

2-4
Hospice Quilt Show - Downtown West Branch - Tonia Ehinger (989) 345-3505

3-6
Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales - Tanger Outlet - (989) 345-2594 - Downtown Street Fair, food, entertainment, shopping galore and more. Pete Fabrri (989) 345-5226

4
Home Tour of West Branch Homes - tour of 5 homes in West Branch - West Branch Public Library (989) 345-2235, Ogemaw County Literacy Council (989) 345-3033

4
American Cancer Society Health Event - Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594

4
Downtown Street Fair - Downtown West Branch - business promotions, food, entertainment, shopping galore and more.  West Branch Downtown Area Merchant Association. Pete Fabbri (989) 345-5226

11
Ogemaw Trails: Ghost Towns and Legends - colorful Historic Tour, visit ghost town, railroads stop, historic grave yards, lumber camps and other historic sites of legend and lore - Gay McInerney  (989) 873-5673

13
Ken Willard Memorial River Trail ½ Marathon - Register at 8:00a.m., Race at 10:00a.m. Shirts and medals to all participants Vicki Willard (989) 883-9593

18
Halloween Fantasy Park - 11:00am- 4:00pm. Irons Park , West Branch, Moonlight Production (989) 345

25
Halloween Party - VFW Hall - Skidway Lake (989) 873-4376

25
Halloween Parade - Greenwood Rd. From IGA to VFW Hall, (989) 873-6920

31
Halloween Party - Surline Middle School , Optimist Club and Kiwanis Club

Coats For Kids - Drop off boxes at Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594

13
 Venison/Beef Stew Dinner - Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall, Knights of Columbus Council #8948   Joe Hintz (989) 345-3060

14-16
Hunting Widows Revenge Promotion - Tanger Outlet (989) 345-2594

14
Deer Gun Season Opening Day Bake Sale - 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Dorothy Teeples (989) 685-2614

15
Hunters Smorgasbord Dinner - St Stephens Hall Skidway Lake- (989) 873-3340

20
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Elsie Jacobs (989) 345-9399

27
Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner - St Stephens Hall Skidway Lake , (989) 873-3340

27
Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Trinity United Methodist Church . Paster Don (989) 685-2350

TBA
Annual City of Lights - Family Fun Activity, Take an old fashioned holiday caroling hayride through the City limits of West Branch looking at residential holiday light displays. Visit with Santa, Activities & more. Relay for Life Vickie Seltz-Barnes (989) 345-2594 City of West Branch (989) 345-0500

TBA
Community Support Tean Holiday Auction - West Branch, gift auction to benefit persons and families with serious illnesses - West Branch City Hall,  Debbie (989) 345-0500

5
Art Walk & Wine Tasting - Downtown West Branch is partnering with local artists and Michigan wineries to bring you the perfect holiday evening. Tom Damoth (989) 345-5100

6
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Rose City Park , 6:30 PM -7:30 PM, (989) 685-2936 or (989) 685-2594

6
Music Boosters Arts & Crafts - Ogemaw Heights High School - Lou Winter - (989) 345-7748

13
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting - Downtown West Branch, Chamber of Commerce (989) 345-2821

31
New Years Eve Special Bingo & Party - 6:00p.m. Three County Club Skidway Lake , (989) 873-3025

 

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