WMIC WTGV Community Events Calendar

(ON GOING) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS -- Friday, June 25 2010

Lunch/dinner support groups for widows, widowers & singles that have lost a loved one through death. No charge to attend, only the cost of your beverage & meal. 1st Tues. of the month at Eddie G’s restaurant, Marlette, lunch at noon, 3rd Wed. of month at Nicks Country Oven, Cass City, lunch at noon. Last Thur. of the month at Franklin Inn, Bad Axe, 6pm for dinner.

SANILAC MEDICAL CARE NEEDS YOUR VOTES -- Wednesday, July 7 2010

The Sanilac Medical Care Facility is in the running for a $250,000 grant from a Pepsi contest. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com\sanilacmedicalcarefacility and vote. You are allowed one vote per email address/person per day. Please vote every day in July. If you do not have access to the internet, come to the Facility and we will set you up with a email address. The grant will be used to update our Main End Dining Rooms & Lounges, Front Lobby, Hallways & Activity Room

SALE AT H.E.L.P. INC. -- Thursday, July 8 2010

There is a 25 cent sale on most clothing for the month of July at H.E.L.P. Inc.

SANILAC CO. RECYCLING NEWS -- Thursday, July 22 2010

Sanilac Co. Recycling would like to remind everyone about the types of plastic that can be recycled. #1 PET , rinsed – clear juice, water, pill bottles…..#2 HDPE, milk jugs, trash bags, detergent bottles, rinsed – all colors dairy, laundry, plastic food containers……#6 PS (polystyrene or stryofoam), hot beverage cups, take home boxes, egg cartons, meat trays, CD cases.

COMMUNITY VBS IN CROSWELL -- Sunday, July 25 2010

Croswell area churches will host a free Community Vacation Bible School at St. Patrick’s Church, July 25th thru July 29th, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Children ages 5 thru 6th grade are invited to attend. Participating churches are St. Patrick’s Catholic, Croswell United Methodist, Croswell Presbyterian, Community Of Christ & Valiant Ministries. For more info call 679-3595.

TEEN-A-RAMA -- Monday, July 26 2010

The Sandusky Association Area Of Churches presents Teen-A-Rama at Sandusky Baptist Church, July 26-29, 6:30-8:30pm. Must attend 3 of 4 nights to attend Michigan Adventure park on Friday. Call 810-648-3310 or 810-404-3911 for more info.

TUSCOLA COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Friday, July 30 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN TUSCOLA COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
July 30th, in Vassar, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, from noon to 5:45pm
Aug. 9th, in Caro, at the St Paul Lutheran Church, noon to 5:45pm
Aug. 16th, in Mayville, at St Joseph's Catholic Church Hall, 2pm to 7:45pm
Aug. 17th, in Cass City, at the Cass City VFW Hall, 1pm to 6:45pm

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON -- Sunday, August 1 2010

"Egypt: Joseph's Journey From Prison To Palace" co-sponsored by the following Lexington Churches: Lexington United Methodist, St Denis Catholic & Trinity Episcopal, will be held August 1st thru August 5th from 5:45pm to 8:00pm at the St Denis Parish Center. Registration can be made through any of the above churches.

IT’S ALL ABOUT MEN EVENT -- Monday, August 2 2010

The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Community Relations Committee is offering a Men’s Health Fair & Classic Cars on Aug. 2nd, 6-8pm. Please RSVP by July 30th by calling 989.635.4011

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN SANDUSKY -- Monday, August 2 2010

VBS co-sponsored by the following Sandusky Churches: St. Joseph Catholic, United Methodist, Sandusky Presbyterian, & Community of Christ Churches, will be held Aug. 2nd thru Aug. 5th from 6pm to 8:00pm at the Sandusky Presbyterian Church. Theme: "Egypt: Joseph's Journey From Prison To Palace"

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL -- Monday, August 2 2010

Vacation Church School at Valley Center Community of Christ Church will be held Aug. 2-5, from 6:30-8:30pm. Located on the corner of Shepherd & Galbraith Line Rd. Ages 2 - young at heart. Questions? Call 810-679-2106

ADULT DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES -- Tuesday, August 3 2010

Adult diabetes self-management classes, Aug. 3rd, 6th, and 9th, from 9am to noon at MRH East Campus, 2861 Main St #B In Marlette. For more info & to register call 989-635-4348 or email mcampbell@mrhcares.org

SPORTS PHYSICALS IN MARLETTE -- Tuesday, August 3 2010

Sports physicals offered on August 3rd, 1-4:30pm, Marlette Family Health Care. Cost is $10 each; $5 will be donated back to Marlette School Athletic Program. Parents must accompany their child or send a “permission to treat” slip with the student & bring a sports physical form from the school office. No appointment necessary. For more info call 810-635-4614.

SPORTS PHYSICALS IN MAYVILLE -- Wednesday, August 4 2010

Sports physicals offered on August 4th & 11th, 1 to 4:30 pm, at Mayville Family Healthcare. Cost is $10; $5 of this will be donated to the Mayville School Athletic program. Parents must accompany their child or send a “permission to treat” slip with the student & each participant must bring a sports physical form from the school office. Call 989-843-5135 to schedule appointment.

OIL & GAS LEASING MEETING -- Wednesday, August 4 2010

Companies are contacting landowners across the state in efforts to lease land for oil & natural gas exploration. Before you sign a contract, be sure to understand what it is that you are selling to the lease company. A special Oil & Gas Leasing meeting will be held Wed., Aug. 4th at the Franklin Inn, Bad Axe. A lawyer experienced in leasing & a specialist in contracts & leasing will provide information & answer questions. Free but you must RSVP by calling 989-269-9949 if you plan to attend.

SPORTS PHYSICALS IN BROWN CITY -- Thursday, August 5 2010

Sports physicals offered on Aug. 5th, 4 to 7pm, at the Brown City High School. Cost is $10; $5 of this will be donated to the Brown City School Athletic program. Parents must accompany their child or send a “permission to treat” slip with the student & each participant must bring a sports physical form from the school office. No appointment necessary. Call 810-346-2751 for more info.

DAIRY QUEEN & CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK -- Thursday, August 5 2010

Visit participating Dairy Queen locations on Thursday Aug. 5th for Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children's Miracle Network. DQ will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold on that day. For more info visit http://www.miracletreatday.com

SANILAC CO FOOD PANTRY -- Friday, August 6 2010

Sanilac Co. Food Pantry disbursement will be held Fri., Aug. 6th at the Open Door Missionary Church, (across from Walmart), from 1-3pm. We will also be giving away 100 back packs to Sanilac Co. children in need. Thanks to Sandusky Kiwanis & Team One Credit Union

CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE -- Friday, August 6 2010

August 6, 7 & 8: Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival in downtown Croswell. Parade, fireworks, cardboard boat races, Princess Tea Party, etc., etc. For more info visit http://www.croswellswingingbridgefestival.com

CLIFFORD HERITAGE DAYS -- Friday, August 6 2010

Clifford Heritage Days will be held Aug. 6th thru the 8th. Many events are scheduled including a battle of the bands on Fri., motorcycle, car & tractor show on Sat., and a 1pm parade and beef & pork dinner on Sunday

PIG ROAST IN LAKEPORT -- Saturday, August 7 2010

Friends of the Burtchville Township Library are having a Pig Roast on Sat., Aug. 7th at the Burtchville Twp. Fire Hall, from 4 to 7pm. Adults $7, Children (10 and under) $4. Call 385.8550 for more info.

CROSSING IN CONCERT IN APPLEGATE -- Sunday, August 8 2010

The Applegate Wesleyan Church, located on Sherman St., presents CROSSING, on Sunday Aug. 8th at 11am. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Call 810-633-9344

SPORTS PHYSICALS IN KINGSTON -- Monday, August 9 2010

Sports physicals offered on Aug. 9th, 7:30am-12:30 pm, at Kingston Family Healthcare. Cost is $10 each; $5 of this will be donated to the Kingston School Athletic program. Parents must accompany their child or send a “permission to treat” slip with the student & each participant must bring a sports physical form from the school office. No appointment necessary. For more info call 989-683-2221.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- Monday, August 9 2010

Vacation Bible School for ages 3 years thru 8th grade will be held at the Faith Free Methodist Church, Snover (corner of M-19 & Deckerville Rd), Aug. 9th thru 13th, 9am– 12 noon. For more info or transportation, call 810-672-9242 or 810-648-9615.

PRECIOUS BABY CONTEST -- Tuesday, August 10 2010

The 8th annual Precious Baby Contest will be held during the Sanilac Co. 4-H Fair starting Aug. 23rd. Babies 24 months or younger can be entered. For more details and entry form visit http://www.RTLSC.com. Entries must be received by August 10th

SANILAC CO. SENIOR PICNIC -- Tuesday, August 10 2010

The Sanilac Co. Senior Picnic will bw held on Tues., Aug. 10th at the Heritage Methodist Church, Snover. Pot luck dinner at noon. Bring a dish to pass & your table service. Meat, beverage & music furnished. For a free ride call Sanilac Transporation, 800-275-9311, by noon on Aug. 9th.

SANILAC COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Thursday, August 12 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN SANILAC COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
Aug. 12th, in Sandusky, at Country Family Center, 1pm to 6:45pm
Aug. 18th, in Minden City, at the Minden City Village Hall, 1pm to 6:45pm
Aug. 19th, in Marlette, at St. Elizabeth Church Parish Hall, noon to 5:45pm

SHINING STAR COMPETITION -- Thursday, August 12 2010

The Sanilac Co. 4-H Fair Board announces the 2010 “Shining Star competition to be held during the Sanilac Co. fair, Aug. 23-28. Auditions will be held Aug. 12th, 7pm, at Liberty Lanes, Sandusky. Registration required by Aug. 12 at 12 noon. Registration fee: $5. Call Trish at 810-648-9966. Do not have to be Sanilac Co. residents to participate.

POLYNESIAN PUTT MOONLIGHT SCRAMBLE -- Friday, August 13 2010

The S.A.V.E. council will host the 7th annual Polynesian Putt on Friday, Aug. 13th at Woodland Hills Golf Club, Sandusky. This is a moonlight scramble that includes dinner & prizes. 4 person teams, $50 per person. Register teams at Woodland Hills or call Sherri. 810-648-5463. Proceeds to support Eva”s Place

THUMB DANCE CLUB -- Saturday, August 14 2010

The Thumb Dance Club will meet on Saturday, Aug. 14th, with music by Melody Magic, at the Sandusky Maple Valley school, from 7 to 11pm. Everyone welcome. For more info call 810-531-3034 or 810-657-9349

HURON COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Tuesday, August 17 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN HURON COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS...
Aug. 17th, in Pigeon, at the Pigeon VFW Post, 1pm to 6:45pm
Aug. 18th, in Port Hope, at the Port Hope AmVets Post 115, 1pm to 6:45pm
Aug. 20th, in Caseville, at the Caseville Fire Hall, 10am to 3:45pm

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING -- Tuesday, August 17 2010

Diabetes support group for those with diabetes, their families, friends, & caregivers will meet Aug. 17th from 11am-noon, at MRH East Campus. Call 989-635-4348 or email mcampbell@mrhcares.org for more info

SPORTS PHYSICALS IN NORTH BRANCH -- Tuesday, August 17 2010

Sports physicals offered on August 17th, 9am-noon & 1-3pm in North Branch. Cost is $10 each; $5 will be donated back to North Branch School. Parents must accompany their child or send a “permission to treat” slip with the student & each participant must bring a sports physical form from the school office. No appointment necessary. For more info call 810-688-3048.

UNITED SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE MEETING -- Wednesday, August 18 2010

The next meeting of the United Sportsmen's Alliance will be Wednesday, Aug. 18th, at 7pm, at the Cass City Gun Club. Will be making plans for our 8th annual Youth Day on Aug. 28th. For more info call 989-872-2398

ACHY-BREAKY-JOINT EFFORT -- Thursday, August 19 2010

Mercy Joint & Orthopedics Center hosts a presentation titled “Achy-Breaky-Joint Effort” on Thur., Aug. 19th, 5 to 6:30pm at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. This presentation is about issues that affect the joints. For more info or to make a reservation call 888-637-2963

MARK & ANDREA FORESTER -- Sunday, August 22 2010

Mark and Andrea Forester will be at the Sandusky Baptist Church, 34 Gaige St., on August 22nd at 11am.

MRH GOLF SCRAMBLE -- Wednesday, September 8 2010

Marlette Regional Hospital Golf Scramble, “Driving for Health” September 8th, at Washakie Golf & RV Resort at 3461 Burnside Road, North Branch. Registration is open for teams & sponsors Space is limited. For registration forms go to http://www.marletteregionalhospital.org or call 989-635-4011.