WMIC WTGV Community Events Calendar

SWISS STEAK DINNER IN SANDUSKY -- Friday, February 3 2012

The Beacon/Sandusky Youth Center is having a Swiss Steak Fundraising Dinner on Friday, Feb. 3rd, at the Sandusky Presbyterian Church, from 5 to 7pm. Take outs are available. Call 810-648-3335.

FISH FRY AT ST ANTHONY’S HELENA -- Friday, February 3 2012

St Anthony’s Helena is having a All You Can Eat Fish Fry in the Parish Hall on Friday, Feb. 3rd and Fri. Mar. 2nd, from 4 to 8pm. Adults $8, ages 5-12 $4, under 5 free. 50/50 and raffle drawing.

CHILI DINNER FUNDRAISER IN PORT HURON -- Friday, February 3 2012

The Blue Water Care Center is having a Chili Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 3rd, 5 to 7pm, at the Salvation Army Citadel, 2000 Court St, Port Huron. Donations appreciated. Silent auction & bake sale. Proceeds will be used for the renovation of the former Armbruster Restaurant for a ministry & medical center.

TIP OF THE THUMB DANCERS -- Saturday, February 4 2012

The Tip Of The Thumb Dancers will meet on Saturday, Feb. 4th, at the Middle School, 750 S. Van Dyke, Bad Axe. Music provided by Light House Three, from 7 to 11pm. Dance admission: $5. Everyone welcome. Bring finger food & friends.

CROS-LEX LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION -- Saturday, February 4 2012

The Cros-Lex Little League will be having Little League registration at the Croswell Wesleyan Church on Feb 4th, 10am-2pm. Any questions please call Ed at 248-497-7658

CRAFTERS PALOOZA IN MARLETTE -- Saturday, February 4 2012

There will be a Crafters Palooza at the Marlette First United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 4th from 9am to 9pm. $35 at the door. Fee includes 8 ft table, meals, snacks, prizes & more. For more info call 989-635-3336

MOM 2 MOM SALE IN IMLAY CITY -- Saturday, February 4 2012

The Imlay City boys basketball is having a Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 9am to 1pm, in the Imlay City HS Auditeria. Admission is $1. For more info call Leigh at 810-214-1034 or email leighgauthier@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the Imlay City Boys Basketball Program.

ST VALENTINES AT THE HOP -- Saturday, February 4 2012

St Valentines At The Hop at St John’s Lutheran Church, Capac, will be held on Feb. 4th from 4-7pm. Roast beef dinner, live 50’s band, 50’s contest, 50/50, valentine prizes. Tickets are $12, available at the Church and CoA. Proceeds benefit CoA and St John’s.

BREAKFAST AT THE VFW-SANDUSKY -- Sunday, February 5 2012

There will be a Country Breakfast at the VFW Hall in Sandusky on Sunday, Feb. 5th, from 8am to 1pm.

SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE -- Sunday, February 5 2012

The annual Super Bowl Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held at the St. Mary Parish Center in Port Sanilac on Sunday, February 5, from 8am til 12:30pm. Adults $5, Children 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under is free. Carry-outs will be available. Sponsored by St. Mary/St. John Youth Group.

COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST IN DRYDEN -- Sunday, February 5 2012

Warm up with a hot, hearty Country Style Breakfast at St. Cornelius Church in Dryden, Sunday, February 5th, 8am to 10:30am. Adults $6, Kids 4-10 $4. Sponsored by Women of St. Cornelius.

HOSPICE PANCAKE SUPPER IN BROWN CITY -- Tuesday, February 7 2012

The 23rd Annual Hospice Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 4 to 8pm at the Harrington Inn. All you can eat for $7. Under 5 free. Sponsored by the Brown City Rotary Club.

HURON COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Wednesday, February 8 2012

BLOOD DRIVES IN HURON COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS...
FEB. 8th, in Pigeon, at Laker High School, 9.30am to 3:15pm
FEB. 13th, in Caseville, at the Caseville Eagle Hall, 12pm to 5:45pm
FEB. 15th, in Kinde, at the North Huron High School, 2pm to 7:45pm
FEB. 15th, in Port Hope, at the Port Hope AmVets Post 115, 1pm to 6:45pm
MAR. 1st, in Ubly, at the Ubly High School, 1pm to 6:45pm

THUMB DANCE CLUB-VALENTINES DANCE -- Saturday, February 11 2012

The Thumb Dance Club will meet on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 7 to 11pm, at the Sandusky Maple Valley school. Music provided by Dick Hedrich. Adm: $4 members, $4.50 non-members. Membership is $10 per year. Everyone welcome. Bring finger foods & friends. For more info call Dorothy, 810-404-4250 or Leola 810-657-9349

WINE, CHEESE & BEER TASTING/UBLY LIONS CLUB -- Saturday, February 11 2012

The Ubly Lions Club is hosting a wine, cheese and beer tasting event on Saturday, February 11, 6-8pm, at the Thumb Veterans Organization Hall on Bingham street in Ubly. Tickets are $20.00

CPS PROJECT BLESSING APPRECIATION DAY -- Saturday, February 11 2012

CPS Project Blessing in Carsonville is having their Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 11 from 9am til 3pm. Soup, cookies and punch will be served and there will be prizes and specials all day.

ROAST BEEF DINNER IN APPLEGATE -- Saturday, February 11 2012

The Applegate Wesleyan Church will have their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday Feb. 11th from 4 to 7pm. Adults $9, Children (6-12) $5, 5 and under free. For more info call 810-633-9335 or 810-633-9344.

ALMONT LIONS EUCHRE NIGHT -- Saturday, February 11 2012

On Saturday, Feb. 11th, the Almont Lions are sponsoring a Euchre Tournament. Doors open at 6pm & play begins at 7pm. Prizes, refreshments & lunch served at the break. $15 donation. Euchre night will be held on the second Saturday of each month thru March. Proceeds benefit area humanitarian projects. For more info call 810-798-9609

RUTH K OF C EUCHRE PARTY -- Sunday, February 12 2012

Ruth K of C Euchre Party will be held Feb. 12th at the K of C Hall starting at 1pm. Cash prizes & hot lunch included. $5 admission.

THE MOVIE “COURAGEOUS” -- Sunday, February 12 2012

The Port Sanilac Baptist Church will be showing the movie “Courageous” on Sunday evening, Feb. 12th at 6pm

BLOOD PRESSURE & BMI SCREENINGS -- Monday, February 13 2012

Free Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings will be provided on Monday, Feb. 13th, 8:30 to 10:30am, at the Birchwood Mall Food Court, Fort Gratiot. No registration required. Call 800-326-1811 for more info.

TUSCOLA COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Tuesday, February 14 2012

BLOOD DRIVES IN TUSCOLA COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
FEB. 14th, in Cass City, at the Cass City VFW Hall, 1pm to 6:45pm. Sponsored by the Hills & Dales Hosiptal Aux.
FEB. 20th, in Mayville, at the St Joseph Catholic Church Hall, 1pm to 6:45pm.
FEB. 23rd, in Vassar, at the Varrar Eagles, 12pm to 5:45pm

COOKING FOR CROWDS -- Wednesday, February 15 2012

The Michigan State University Extension will offer a food safety class entitled Cooking for Crowds in St Clair Co. This program is designed to educate nonprofit groups who prepare food for their members or the general public as part of fundraisers. The class will be held on Feb. 15th from noon to 3pm in the St Clair Co. Administration Building, conference room A. Cost is $10 per person, includes manual. Pre-registration & payment required. Call 989-269-9949 for more info & to register

SANILAC CO. BAND FESTIVAL -- Wednesday, February 15 2012

The 62nd Annual Sanilac Co. Band Festival, for senior high school bands, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 7pm, in the Sandusky High School Gym. Bands participating are from Brown city, Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Croswell-Lexington, Deckerville, Marlette, Peck, & Sandusky. Donation of $2 for adults & $1 for children.

SANILAC COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Thursday, February 16 2012

BLOOD DRIVES IN SANILAC COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
FEB. 16th, in Sandusky, at the Countryside Family Center, 1pm to 6:45pm
FEB. 21st, in Deckerville, at the Deckerville High School, 2pm to 7:45pm
FEB. 21st, in Lexington, at the St Denis Parish Center, 12:30pm to 6:15pm
FEB. 22nd, in Minden City, at the Minden City Village Hall, 1pm to 6:45pm

TACO/FAJITA DINNER IN CROSWELL -- Friday, February 17 2012

The Croswell Lions Club is having a Taco/Fajita Dinner on Friday, Feb. 17th, 5 to 7pm, at the Croswell Lions Community Center. Adults $6, under 10 years $3.

ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT -- Saturday, February 18 2012

The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning, Mayville, will be hosting its 17th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18th. Hosted by Rob & Susie Trott of Great Lakes Outdoors. Two sessions 7:30 to 11:30am and 1:30 to 5:30pm. Catch the grand prize pike worth $7,000. Entry fees is $20 per person, $5 under 17 years. All proceeds benefit The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning, a year round camp for adults & children with special needs. For more info call 989-673-2050

BREAKFAST IN UNIONVILLE -- Sunday, February 19 2012

There will be a All You Can Eat Breakfast at the American Legion Unionville Post #421 Hall on Sunday, Feb. 19th, 8am to 1pm. Adults $7, children (5-12)$4, under 5 free.

MUSIC & SOUP SUPPER -- Sunday, February 19 2012

The Port Sanilac United Methodist Church would like you to Join them on Sunday, Feb. 19th for music with “Two Or Three”, at 4pm. Soup Supper served at 5pm. Donations accepted. For more info call Pam at 622-9584.

NEW DESTINY QUARTET -- Sunday, February 19 2012

Lexington United Methodist Church presents the New Destiny Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 19th at 6pm. Love offering will be received. For more info call 810-385-9037

KNITTING GUILD IN LEXINGTON -- Monday, February 20 2012

The Thumbs Knitting Guild meets from 1 to 3pm on the third Monday of the month, at the Lexington Until Methodist Church. New members welcome. They have experienced knitters that will work with beginners. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 20th. They will be working with color blending.

LWML-DAY OF PRAYER -- Tuesday, February 21 2012

The LWML-Day of Prayer will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21st, starting at 3pm, at the Peace Lutheran Church.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER -- Tuesday, February 21 2012

The First United Methodist Church, Sandusky, is having a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 21st from 4:30 to 7pm, at the First United Methodist Church. 2 years old and up, $5. Under 12 years $3

SOUP & SALAD SUPPER IN APPLEGATE -- Saturday, February 25 2012

The Applegate United Methodist Church will be holding a Soup & Salad Supper on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 5 to 7pm, in the Church Basement. Taking donations only. All proceeds go to the church's on going Ministries.

LADIES DAY AT BAY SHORE CAMP -- Saturday, February 25 2012

Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries, Sebewaing, will have a Ladies Day, “Junk In My Trunk”, with speaker Kathy Long on Feb. 25th. Music by Nancy Miu. Cost $50 includes breakfast, lunch, programming & special gift. This day is all about God’s women coming together to worship Him & learn more about His ways. Starts at 8:30am & runs through 3pm. For more info call 989-883-2501 or email info@bayshorecamp.org

BENEFIT AUCTION IN MARLETTE -- Saturday, February 25 2012

Our Savior Lutheran School Of Marlette will hold its' Sixth Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 25th, at St. Elizabeth parish hall. Doors open at 9am, bidding begins at 10am. Free coffee. Donuts, snacks & lunch items available. A Schwan's truck will also be outside. All proceeds go to support Christian education. Anyone wishing to donate new items for the auction please call the school office at 989-635-0115

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER -- Saturday, February 25 2012

There will be a Relay for Life Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday. Feb. 25th, 4 to 6pm, at the VFW Hall, Sandusky.

RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF MEETING -- Saturday, February 25 2012

Relay for Life will have a Kick-off Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 6:30 to 8pm, at the VFW Hall, Sandusky.

QDMA BANQUET IN UBLY -- Saturday, February 25 2012

The Thumb Area Quality Deer Management Association invites you to their 12th annual REACH Banquet, Saturday, Feb. 25th, at Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club. Doors open at 3pm. John Eberhart will be the guest speaker at 4pm. Tickets are $50 for adults (includes 1 year QDMA membership), $70 for couples, $20 for kids under 16. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, auctions & more. For tickets call 989-658-8821 or visit http://www.QDMA.com/events

WINTER CARD PARTIES IN ARGYLE -- Sunday, February 26 2012

The St Joseph Altar Society is sponsoring Winter Card Parties on Feb. 26th, Mar. 25th and Apr. 29. Play starts at 1pm at the St Joseph Hall. $5 entry fee to play. Lunch and prizes awarded.

VETERANS DRIVE -- Tuesday, February 28 2012

The annual donation drive for hospitalized and homeless veterans will be held the month of February in Sanilac County. Personal items, sweatshirts and pants, phone cards, and monetary donations are a few of the things needed. All items must be new and can be dropped off during regular business hours at the Sanilac Co. Veterans Affairs, 171 Dawson St, Sandusky....Croswell American Legion....Sandusky District Library or the Peck American Legion Pines. For more info call Shannon at 810-648-0212 or Marlene at 810-679-8122

KIWANIS SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER -- Saturday, March 3 2012

The Kiwanis Club of Sandusky is sponsoring their 6th annual Kiwanis Crop Scrapbooking fundraiser on Saturday, March 3rd, 8am to 5pm, at the Countryside Free Methodist Church. The cost is $25 per person & includes a large work space, make & take projects, lunch, snacks & beverages. There will also be many local vendors & raffles. Proceeds benefit local educational programs for children of the Sandusky community. Pre-registration required by calling 810-376-4520 or email regentin@yahoo.com

ALL DAY SCRAPBOOKING IN IMLAY CITY -- Wednesday, March 7 2012

The Imlay City boys basketball is sponsoring a All Day Scrapbooking Fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 10th, 10am to 9pm, in the Imlay City HS Auditeria. $30 for the day. On site vendors, meals, door prizes & raffles, goodie bags. Must register by March 7th. Seating limited to the first 50 scrappers. For more info call Leigh at 810-214-1034 or email leighgauthier@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the Imlay City Boys Basketball Program.

CPS PTA SCOTCH DOUBLES -- Saturday, March 10 2012

CPS PTA Scotch Doubles will be held on Saturday, March 10th, at Liberty Lanes, Sandusky. Shifts: 6pm and 9pm (Elementary students first shift only). $20 per couple. Door Prizes, 50/50, family fun! For sign up or more info call 810-633-9970.

SPRING SCRAPBOOKERS RETREAT -- Saturday, March 17 2012

Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, will hold a Spring Scrapbookers Retreat on March 17th and 18th. Cost is $140 per person and includes meals, lodging, pampering & a few surprises. Devotions lead by Sherri Lynn Essian. Guest vendors. For more info call 989-883-2501 or visit http://www.bayshorecamp.org

QUILTER’S RETREAT -- Saturday, March 24 2012

Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, will hold a Quilter’s Retreat on March 24th and 25th. Cost is $140 per person & includes meals, lodging, programming, instructor’s fees & a few surprises. Devotions lead by Kathy Long. Many classs offered. Guest vendor, BackStreet Quilt Shop. For more info call 989-883-2501 or visit http://www.bayshorecamp.com

MEN’S RETREAT -- Friday, March 30 2012

Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, will hold a Men’s Retreat on March 30th and 31st. Cost is $70 per person & includes meals, lodging, materials & programming.. Guest speaker is Paster Joel DeSelm. For more info call 989-883-2501 or visit http://www.bayshorecamp.com