WMIC WTGV Community Events Calendar

PECK FALL SOCCER 2010: -- Tuesday, August 31 2010

Looking for kid of all ages! SIGN UP NOW! Games every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 thru September. $20.00 per kid. Awards Night, Parents game VS kids. To sign up or more info call Carrie at 810-614-7802.

THUMB GOSPEL FEST IN BROWN CITY -- Friday, September 3 2010

the 7th Annual Gospel Music Festival will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5, at Brown City Camp. Full hookup camping or lodging info, call 810-346-2480. Event info call 810-346-8000.

CARSONVILLE UMC YARD SALE -- Saturday, September 4 2010

The Carsonville United Methodist Church is having a yard sale on Sat., Sept. 4th, 9am to 3pm. Rain or shine.

COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Sunday, September 5 2010

Fellowship Bible Missionary Church & Omad United Methodist Church will be co-hosting a community service, Sun., Sept. 5th, 11am, at the Flynn Twp Hall. Pot luck dinner following the service. Bring your own table service. Contact either church for more info.

(ON GOING) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS -- Tuesday, September 7 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.

TUSCOLA COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Tuesday, September 7 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN TUSCOLA COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
Sep. 7th, in Unionville, at Moravian Church, from 1pm to 6:45pm
Sep. 20th, in Vassar, at Juniata Baptist Church, from 1pm to 6:45pm
Sep. 23rd, in Millington, at the Millington Community Center, from 1pm to 6:45pm

SAVE COUNCIL TRIP TO TRAVERSE CITY -- Tuesday, September 7 2010

Save Council trip to Traverse City will be Friday Oct. 8th & Saturday Oct. 9th. Some of the stops are Bellaire for lunch, Leelanau Peninsula for wine tasting, Turtle Creek, Suttons Bay & many more. Lots of room still available, final payment due by Sept. 7th. Call Sherri at 810-648-5463 for more info.

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.

RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH -- Thursday, September 9 2010

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sandusky, will have a rummage sale Thurs., Sept 9th & Fri., Sept 10th from 8:30am to 5pm.

RUMMAGE SALE IN SANDUSKY -- Thursday, September 9 2010

The Sandusky VFW Post & Aux. 2945 is having a rummage sale, Sept. 9-11, from 9-5 each day. Proceeds go to the building fund.

SUMMER WALKING PROGRAM -- Friday, September 10 2010

The MRH Diabetes Education Program invites YOU to join walkers at 9am on Tuesdays & Fridays for the 100,000 Steps Walking Program, Sept. 10th thru Oct. 29th at The Foote Path in Mayville. This FREE event includes registration, prizes, & a presentation on proper walking techniques. Call 989-635-4349 for more info.

GOOD OLD DAYS AT HISTORIC VILLAGE -- Friday, September 10 2010

The Richmond Area Historical Society is holding a Good Old Days weekend at the Historic Village, Richmond, on September 10-12. Open Friday 3pm to dusk, Saturday & Sunday 1pm to dusk.

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT IN LEXINGTON -- Saturday, September 11 2010

The St Denis Ushers Club is hosting a euchre tournament on Sat., Sept 11th, at the parish hall on 7200 Denissen St, Lexington. Doors open 6:30pm, play starts at 7pm. Cost $6 for euchre players & $3 for pinochle players.

ANNUAL SPIRIT OF AMERICA BLOOD DRIVE -- Saturday, September 11 2010

The American Red Cross & Michigan International Speedway will partner for the Annual Spirit of America Blood Drive Sat., Sept. 11th, 6:15am. to 6pm, at the Speedway in Brooklyn. All presenting donors receive a Spirit of America gift bag, Culver’s lunch, & a track tour. In addition, donors will have the opportunity to take part in a special Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Along at a discounted rate. Open to the public. Make your appointment by calling 1-800-968-4283 or visiting http://www.SpiritOfAmericaBloodDrive.com.

ALMONT LIONS EUCHRE NIGHT -- Saturday, September 11 2010

On Sat., Sept. 11th, the Almont Lions are sponsoring a Euchre Night at the Almont Lions Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. $15 donation at the door. This tournament will be held on the second Saturday of each month. For more info call 810-798-9609.

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION! -- Sunday, September 12 2010

Rehearsals for the Marlette Community Messiah Concert will start Sun., Sept. 12th, 2:30-4pm & will continue, every other Sunday, until our performance on Dec. 5th. Over 20 area churches are represented. Any interested singers are invited to join. For more info call 269-491-3486

TURKEY SHOOT -- Sunday, September 12 2010

A Turkey Shoot will b held on Sun., Sept. 12th, from 10am to 3pm, at the Four Square Sportmans Club, Jeddo. Proceeds to benefit the Sanilac Co. Volunteer Search & Rescue

ADULT DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES -- Monday, September 13 2010

Adult diabetes self-management classes, Sept. 13th, 20th, and 27th, from 1 to 4pm at MRH East Campus, 2861 Main St #B, Marlette. For more info & to register call 989-635-4348 or email mcampbell@mrhcares.org

ADDICTION & COMPULSION SUPPORT GROUP -- Monday, September 13 2010

"God Help Me Stop": Break Free From Addiction & Compulsion Support Group is held at Colonial Woods Christian Counseling Center, Port Huron on Mondays from 7 to 8:30pm, starting Sept. 13th. $20 for materials. Call 810-984-5575 to register

WIDOWED CARE SUPPORT GROUP -- Monday, September 13 2010

Widowed Care, a support group for those who have lost a spouse through death will be held at Colonial Woods Missonary Church, Port Huron on Mondays from 7 to 8:30pm, starting Sept. 13th and running for 10 weeks. Call 810-984-5575 to register

BLUE WATER HOSPICE TRAINING SESSION -- Monday, September 13 2010

Blue Water Hospice is offering its volunteer training beginning Sept. 21st. This training session will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am to 4pm thru Sept. 30th. For more info or to register call 810-989-2452, during regular business hours, by Sept. 13th.

UNITED SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE MEETING -- Wednesday, September 15 2010

The next meeting of the United Sportsmen's Alliance will be Wednesday, Sept. 15th, at 7pm, at the Cass City Gun Club. All are invited to attend. For more info call 989-872-2398

FREE PROSTRATE SCREENINGS -- Wednesday, September 15 2010

FREE prostate screenings are being offered on Wed., Sept. 15th from 5-7pm by Seton Cancer Institute at Marlette Regional Hospital. Space is limited, registration required by calling 800-786-2797. Screening includes a PSA blood test and an exam.

JUNQUE' & TREASURE SALE IN EMMETT -- Thursday, September 16 2010

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church is holding their Annual Indoor-Outdoor "Junque' & Treasure Sale" on Thurs. Sept. 16th & Fri. Sept. 17th, 9 am - 7pm and Sat. Sept. 18th, 9am - 2pm. Also Lunches, Bake Sale & Farmers Market. $2 Bag Sale on Sat. Donations drop off: Sept. 11-14, 10am – 4pm

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY -- Saturday, September 18 2010

On Sat., Sept 18th, 10am to noon, all women are invited to a Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Brown City United Methodist Church. For more info call Shirley at 810-346-2522

“INDIAN HERITAGE DAY” -- Saturday, September 18 2010

The 24th annual “Indian Heritage Day” will be Sat., Sept 18th , 10am to 4pm, at the Deckerville Historical Museum, 2485 Black River St. Bring a dish to pass & table settings for the annual Pot Luck Indian Luncheon at 12 noon. For more info call 810-404-4028

HELP FOR THE WIDOWED -- Sunday, September 19 2010

A new support group "Widowed Friends" is forming at St. Cornelius Church, Dryden. Ten weekly sessions beginning Sun., Sept. 19th, 1pm, in the church office building. $20 donation. Pre-registration advised by calling 810-796-2926.

SANILAC COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Tuesday, September 21 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN SANILAC COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS....
Sept. 21st, in Deckerville, at the Deckerville High School, 2pm to 7:45pm

HURON COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES -- Tuesday, September 21 2010

BLOOD DRIVES IN HURON COUNTY ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS...
Sept. 21st, in Bad Axe, at the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus, 1pm to 6:45pm
Sept. 30th, in Bad Axe, at the Bad Axe High School, 10am to 3:45pm

FREE EVENT “PORTION DISTORTION”, -- Tuesday, September 21 2010

Trinity Episcopal Church Presents “Portion Distortion”, Tues., Sept. 21st, 6:30pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Lexington. Speaker: Bonnie Powell, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator. This Event is Free. For more info call 810-648-6150 Ext. 239 or Trinity Episcopal Church 810-359-8741

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE -- Friday, October 1 2010

White Elephant Sale at St Denis Catholic Church Parish Center, Lexington, Oct 1st thru 3rd. Friday & Sat., 9am to 3pm, Sunday 8:30am to 1pm.

CRAFT SHOW -- Saturday, October 2 2010

The Bay City John Glenn High School Pompon Squad is having a craft show on Sat., Oct. 2nd from 9am to 3pm at Christa McAuliffe Middle School. Free admission. For more info 989-684-0235 or visit http://www.jgpoms.com