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There is always something to do when you are "up north" in Michigan. Join us for these activities in and around the Mancelona and Antrim County area. If traveling, it wouldn't hurt to call ahead to confirm. Contact phone numbers are provided.

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JUNE 2008
 
     
 
JULY 2008
 
July 5, 2008 Celebrate the 4th of July on Saturday July 5 at Lakes of the North. Parade begins at the Clubhouse at 11:00. Events, kid's games, chicken barbeque following parade, at Lake Harold. FIREWORKS AT DUSK. 231 585 6000
July 5, 2008 FIREWORKS at Dusk atop Schuss Mountain 800 678 4111
July 8, 2008 Mancelona ORANGE CRUSH baseball team hosts Alpena Summer Cats in Mancelona at the High School 4 p.m.  
July 8, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331

Wednesday
July 9, 2008

Traverse City Rockets hosts Mancelona's ORANGE CRUSH baseball in Traverse City, TC West School on Long Lake Road. Game time: 4:00 p.m. Double Header  
July 10, 2008 Mancelona Chamber of Commerce meets 5:15 pm at the Township Offices 231 587 5500
July 14-18 WOW Camp at Cedar Bend Farm. This week long daycamp features loads of fun, music and outdoor activities. In June, WOW Camp was held for Elementary age kids. This week is for Middle School kids. For information, please call Dan & Alice Grimes at............... 231.587.8126
231.587.0094
July 15-19 Gaylord Alpenfest. Join our nearby neighbors this weekend for a fun celebration! Parade is at noon on Saturday July 19.  
July 17, 2008 Meadow Brook Jamboree in Bellaire. Yard sale, arts, crafts, music entertainment, food, kid's games. Free admission. For info call Meadow Brook 231 533 8661
July 19, 2008 Mancelona ORANGE CRUSH baseball teams hosts EUP Travellers in Mancelona at the High School  
July 20, 2008 Mancelona ORANGE CRUSH baseball team hosts Soo Black Sox in Mancelona at the High School  
July 20-26 Charlevoix - Venetian Festival. Parade Saturday July 26 at 11:00 a.m.  
July 21, 2008 Mancelona Township Meets 7:00 p.m. at the Township 231 587 8651
     
July 26, 2008 Ashley's Memorial Ride 2008. "It is what it is, deal with it!" That was Ashley Sexton's motto. The young lady's life was cut short by a devastating tumor disease called Neurofibromatosis (NF). Her family and friends have coordinated a motorcycle ride in her memory, including a pig roast, live entertainment, auction and raffle drawings. All proceeds will benefit NF Research. Ride begins in Gaylord at Zipp's Parallel, and ends in Mancelona at the Press Box. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 231 587 8843
Randy & Kelly Sexton
July 26-27, 2008 Fiber Arts Festival at Castle Farms, Charlevoix. 231.237.0884 x 225
July 26-27, 2008 Alden Days. Parade, Bake Sale, Music 231 331 4845
July 31-Aug 3, 2008 Boyne Falls Polish Festival. Parade is Saturday 11 am? 231 582 6222
     
 
AUGUST 2008
 
August 2, 2008 Elk Rapids Harbor Days Parade begins 12:00 noon 231 264 8202
August 4-8, 2008 Hands & Feet Camp at Cedar Bend Farm in Mancelona. Teenagers & adults volunteer their time and efforts this week to do small community service projects for citizens in Mancelona. For more information call coordinator Brian Scott at 231 587 9197
August 7-9, 2008 Antrim County Fair in Bellaire at Craven Park Fairgrounds. Senior Citizens Day is Thurs Aug. 7. Veterans Day Fri. August 8. Livestock Auction Friday the 8th at 7 p.m. Family fun day is Saturday Aug 9 (many games, activities 11 to 1). Horse pull Saturday 6:30 pm at fairgrounds. Follow link for more information. 231 533 8818
Aug 10-16, 2008 Bellaire's Rubber Ducky Festival. Parade Sat 16th 2pm 231 533 6023
August 12, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331
August 13, 2008 Jordan River National Fish Hatchery - Special Event. Details forthcoming as they are confirmed. 231 584 2461
August 16, 2008 Fireman's Field Day in Mancelona. This event is open to the public, no charge! Join us for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Mancelona Township Fire Hall, then activities for kids all day long at Palmer Park. Kid's games, free lunch for all people, fun contests, water ball battle. At night, a light parade and FIREWORKS!!! more info coming soon!  
August 16, 2008 Mancelona High School Class of 1963 - Reunion. Potluck at 12:00 noon at High School. Email Della (Meadows) Bryan for more information.  
August 18, 2008 Mancelona Township Meets 7:00 pm at the Township 231 587 8651
Aug 30-31, 2008 Royal Craft Show at Castle Farms, Charlevoix 231.237.0884 x 225
     
 
SEPTEMBER 2008
 
September 1, 2008 Labor Day  
     
September 9, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331
Sept 15, 2008 Mancelona Township Meets 7:00 p.m. at the Township 231 587 8651
Sept 22, 2008 First Day of Autumn  
Sept 27, 2008 Special Olympics Fundraiser - BBQ, Auction, Raffle at Caruso's Family Dining in Alba 231 584 2848
     
 
OCTOBER 2008
 
October 6, 2008 6th annual Child Abduction Prevention Program 231 587 8700
October 12, 2008 Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms, Charlevoix 231.237.0884 x 225
October 13, 2008 Columbus Day (Observed) Monday  
October 14, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331
October 20, 2008 Mancelona Township meets 7:00 p.m. 231 587 8651
Friday
October 31, 2008
Halloween. Trick or Treating in Mancelona begins at (time to be announced) 231 587 8331
     
 
NOVEMBER 2008
 
November 2, 2008 Daylight Savings Ends. Fall back one hour!  
November 11, 2008 Veteran's Day  
November 11, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331
Saturday/Sunday
Nov. 15-16, 2008
54th Mancelona Buck Pole - Firearms Deer Season 231.587.5500
November 17, 2008 Mancelona Township meets 7:00 p.m. 231 587 8651
November 27, 2008 Thanksgiving Day  
     
 
DECEMBER 2008
 
December 9, 2008 Mancelona Village Council meets 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center 231 587 8331
December 15, 2008 Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Register by December 12, 2008 by calling the Chamber office

231 587 5500

December 15, 2008 Mancelona Township meets 7:00 p.m. 231 587 8651
Thursday
December 25, 2008
Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!  
     
     
 
JANUARY 2009
 
Thursday
January 1, 2009
New Year's Day. Happy New Year!  
Monday
January 19, 2009
Martin Luther King Day. No mail today!  
     
     
     
 
FEBRUARY 2009
 
February 3, 2009 Special Olympics Michigan - Winter Games at Shanty  
February 7, 2009 White Pine Stampede Ski Race 231 587 8812
February 16, 2009 President's Day.  
     
     
 
MARCH 2009
 
  Snowmobile Drag Race last Saturday in March. Information provided as it becomes confirmed. 231 587 4807 - Tim
     
 
APRIL 2009
 
April 25, 2009 Kid's Trout Fishing at Johnson's Pond, for kids ages 14 and under. Hot dogs, prizes for fishing. 231 587 8331
     
 
MAY 2009
 
May 25, 2009 Memorial Day. Mancelona's parade begins downtown Mancelona at 9:00 a.m. and is led by the American Legion. Stops at the Library, Township Cemetery, Catholic Cemetery.  
     
     
     
     
     
     

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