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Meet the Guiness Book of World Records Holder Kurt Steiner - who holds the world record for skipping stones! There will be a

2025 TROUT SEASON OPENER FISHING AT JOHNSON'S POND

The Village of Mancelona invites all to attend the annual Johnson's Pond trout fishing day event on the opener of the 

MANCELONA TOWNSHIP SPRING CLEAN UP 2025 ANNOUNCED

Mancelona Township is holding their annual Spring Clean-Up day on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A contractor will provide trash trucks at Palmer Park

2025 LUNCH ON THE CLOCK EVENTS ANNOUNCED

Each year, Mancelona Chamber of Commerce hosts Lunch on the Clock (LOTC) events. Similar to Business After Hours, LOTC is held on a Tuesday at Mancelona Township meeting room. A buffet lunch opens at 11:50 a.m., and guest speakers begin their presentation at noon while everyone is having lunch.  Here are the details: 

MORE GOOD NEWS FROM TRUESTREAM

Truestream fiber internet - making connections that matter. Fiber internet is coming to Mancelona. Construction is underway.

Truestream, powered by Great Lakes Energy, is offering free in-home

TRUESTREAM FIBER INTERNET INFO EVENT PLANNED IN MANCELONA

Boyne City, MI - Great Lakes Energy and Truestream will host a fiber internet informational session on Tuesday, March 18 at the Mancelona Township Hall from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to

GLE AND TRUESTREAM JOIN CHAMBER

GLE and Truestream have joined Mancelona Chamber of Commerce. "Our goal," says Truestream, "is to make lives better by offering technology that will serve our customers for years to come. We are committed to providing reliable and robust fiber technology to power your internet and other connectivity needs."

Read more, find out when you an expect fiber technology, and how to sign up, here.

EAST JORDAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AWARDED

East Jordan, MI — East Jordan Family Health Center (EJFHC) is proud to congratulate Cynthia Pepin, Behavioral Health Director, for receiving the Michigan Primary Care Association’s (MPCA) Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership, dedication, and transformative contributions to the health center’s behavioral health services. 

Cynthia Pepin joined EJFHC on June 25, 2018, as a Behavioral and Substance Use Disorder Counselor. At the time,

LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2024 - PARADE, SANTA, DECORATING AND MORE

Light Up Mancelona! December 14, 2024 has been set (the second Saturday in December) for the festivities. Santa is coming to town, and there are plenty of activities for kids and their families!

Start the day at Mancelona High School with a pancake breakfast with Santa. There will be a bounce house and more fun for the kids. Breakfast with Santa runs from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

In the afternoon, join us downtown at Antrim Outfitters from 12:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. for more craft projects with Santa.

Then, at 5:00 p.m., Santa makes yet another visit,

D.A.R.E. CORNHOLE FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT IN MANCELONA

There will be a D.A.R.E. Cornhole Fundraiser Tournament on January 11, 2025 in Mancelona, at Mancelona Lanes. The cost is $50 per two person team and there is a limit of 64 teams. Prizes, challenge games, and cash prizes to the top 3 team scores. 

Registration can be done online. Questions directed to Deputy John Morris, Antrim County Sheriff's Office.

Please see flyer for details.

MANCELONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2024 SUMMER CELEBRATION CONCERTS

Concert location: Triangle Park (by the clock, traffic light) downtown Mancelona
* Petoskey Steel Drum Band will be under the Farmers Market Pavilion next to the Buck Pole * 
Time:  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets.  If light rain, concert may be moved over to the farmers market pavilion. We will re-schedule if weather is harsh. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
There is no charge - thank you to our sponsors!

Tuesday, July 9 - Yankee Station
Tuesday, July 16 - Petoskey Steel Drum Band (under Farmers Market Pavilion next to Buck Pole)
Tuesday, July 23 - The Miracles
Tuesday, July 30 - Kenny Thompson
Tuesday, August 6 - RPM
Tuesday, August 13 - Neon Crows

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!  Click Read More to see concert flyer