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Port Austin Porch Fest has new Friday feature ............................ 7 Harbor Beach presents music at the beach .............................................11 Fourth of July events returning to Upper Thumb .................................... 13 Pigeon Farmer’s Summerfest planning exciting return ........................ 21 Port Austin Community Players presents summer production ‘Always… Patsy Cline’ ............................ 23

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Concert series returns to Elkton after year absence TROY A. BRUZEWSKI troy.bruzewski@hearstnp.com

ease Control and Prevention loosened restrictions on public gatherings this After a one-year delay, spring, it provided enough Music in the Park will return time to allow the series to to Elkton for a third edition. move forward for this sumThe annual summer conmer. And for any events cert series was on hiatus for involving booking enter2020 due to the pandemic tainment acts, the more lead but returns in 2021 with time the better for organizlighter restrictions on public ers. gatherings. Various music “We were following the acts will perform Veterans state and CDC guidelines Memorial Park on a weekly about people gathering basis, giving area residents outside and when those an entertainment option changed, that’s when we as public events gradually decided to (host the conreturn. certs),” she said. “We got Agnes Kosinski, an Elkton permission from the village Lions Club member assisting and they were all for it, as with the event’s organizalong as we follow the state tion, said a decision on host- and CDC guidelines at the ing the event was easier this time. If the situation got year in comparison to last. worse, we said we would In 2020, a final decision cancel.” was more difficult to reach The guidelines regarding as pandemic conditions indoor events also had to be changed, as did the public monitored since the backrestrictions. up plan enacted in case of “It was a wait-and-see sit- inclement weather has been uation and I don’t think we to move the concerts to the canceled it until late May or indoor youth center. Guideearly June,” Kosinski said. lines for indoor gatherings “It was pretty late, because have been different than we wanted to see what was outdoor events to this point. going to happen. The biggest Kosinski said some safety thing was keeping people measures will be in place, safe.” such as hand sanitizer being When the Center for Disavailable. Some safety mea-

The Remedy Band opens the return of Elkton’s Music in the Park with a concert on June 25. (The Remedy Band/Courtesy Photo) sures will be left for attendees to decide on.

“We aren’t asking for vaccination cards and we’re hoping people are honest about it,” she said. “I think you’ll still see some people wearing masks and avoiding being too close to others because everyone has learned there are things to

be cautious with — the safety of yourself and of others.”

Location and rules aside, Kosinski said there were no issues in booking acts for this year, whether they perform indoors or outdoors and whether the crowd is masked or not.

“Everyone was eager to get back going and we have a

nice, new lineup,” she said. “I think it’s a huge step toward being able to do things like we used to. The biggest thing in our community is that we’re community-minded and people want to support the community.”

The kickoff event for this year’s series is June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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Market on Main, Caseville: Saturday’s 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beginning May 29, 2021 Ending September 4, 2021 except Cheeseburger weekends in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818 Harbor Beach Farmers Market: Friday’s Noon – 5 p.m. Beginning May 21, 2021 Ending October 8, 2021. On Murphy Museum Grounds. For more information, call 989-550-1662 Pigeon Farmers Market: Friday’s 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning May 22, 2021 Ending October 29, 2021. In downtown Pigeon. For more information, call 989-545-5240

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Pigeon Band Shell reopens for 2021, marking 30 seasons TROY A. BRUZEWSKI troy.bruzewski@hearstnp.com

The 30th season should actually be the 31st.

But due to the pandemic halting events for 2020, the Pigeon Band Shell is taking its second attempt at a 30th season this summer when it resumes hosting an annual schedule. The Band Shell Committee recently confirmed the venue is resuming operations starting in June, hosting musicians and other entertainment acts.

“This is the 30th season, but it should be our 31st,” said committee chairman Neal Eichler. “We talked last April and decided the way the projections looked, it wouldn’t be a good summer. But things are looking better now.”

A year after the pandemic outlook originally forced the cancellation of last year’s schedule, the committee felt more confident in assembling one for this year.

“In March, when the vaccines really started to pickup, we decided if it was at the point that all adults would have access to the vaccines by the end of May, we decided to go with it,” Eichler said.

Fortunately for Eichler and the rest of the committee, booking entertainment for the 2021 season was as simple as making follow-up

go around and ask people who they’re related to or there with, but we’ll do our best to encourage people.”

One fallback that won’t be available for the 2021 season is the option of moving acts indoors due to unfavorable weather. Eichler said the social distancing has eliminated the option of hosting an event at a high school auditorium if rain makes an outdoor performance impossible.

“With an outdoor area, we would usually have 200-300 people and that is spacedout well,” he said. “But if we can’t hold the event due to inclement weather, we just won’t have it.”

The 2021 season kicked off June 17 with a performance by the Detroit Motion Band.

The Blue Water Ramblers, Cameron Zvara, Betty B. After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Pigeon Band Shell is back with a 2021 schedule of and The Rope Walkers and events. (Tribune File Photo) The Ball Brothers Quartet comprise the acts completcalls to last year’s scheduled been out for a whole year, distancing from those not in ing the 2021 schedule to this acts. This year’s lineup is but most of them wanted to their group. point and Eichler expects essentially the same that perform last summer. We “We will encourage peothat to remain the full was planned for 2020 and said we just couldn’t do it.” ple to wear a mask even if schedule for this summer. also fortunately for the Precautionary measures they’ve been vaccinated,” “We’re just looking forcommittee, those same acts will still be exercised at he said. “We’ve been folward to a good season and were willing to honor the the venue despite the avail- lowing guidelines through hoping for good weather,” he deposits paid a year ago. ability of various vaccines. the local and state health said. “We’re hoping people “We did have all the down In addition to having all departments and we’re also will be mindful and realize payments for our groups event workers vaccinated, encouraging people socially that this season is a difficult and they let those ride into attendees will be asked to distance. one. We’re also hoping we this year,” Eichler said. “We practice other precaution“That’s something I’m can all get through it and by did put money out last year ary measures like wearing not sure we can necessarily next year, everything will be and those retainers have masks and practicing social police — we aren’t going to back to normal.”

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For the first time since its inception, the Porch Fest in Port Austin is more than a one-day event.

In this sixth edition of the annual event, a lead-in act will perform the night prior to the day of the festival.

Musician Olivia Dear will kick off the usual one-day festival with a performance on Friday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Farmers Market Stage.

Dennis Hafeli, an organizer of Porch Fest, said the decision to have an opening act of sorts was made possible by Dear’s connection to the Upper Thumb.

“Olivia has been a summer resident of Port Austin for several years and her grandparents live here,” Hafeli said. “She was available to play on Friday night so we thought about using a kickoff on Friday night.”

The remaining 35 acts will perform as usual on the final Saturday of June — this year on the 26th — at various locations around town from 1-5 p.m. Many will also perform at local pubs and restaurants Friday and Saturday evenings.

Last year, Porch Fest was one of the annual events that didn’t take a year off due to the pandemic and therefore was among the dwindled list of community activities available for area residents.

Hafeli said those factors created a balance in attendees, drawing more people eager for an outdoor activity and helping account for those who stayed home for safety.

In addition, a majority of the scheduled acts also were willing to perform.

“This was one of the few things that went on last year,” he said. “Originally we signed up 33 acts and we went with 27. Five or six decided they wanted to play it a little safer, but I thought the turnout looked pretty normal.”

Along with the addition of a Friday performance, this year’s Porch Fest also features event souvenirs for the first time.

Full details on this year’s performers and an event map are available for viewing at portaustinmusic. com. The site is loaded with information about the event,

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Following a one-year sabbatical due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers are gearing up for the Caseville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ribstock Festival June 25-27.

“No one could have anything last year,” chamber office manager Michelle Louwers said. “There was nothing we could do.”

This year’s event features the usual blend of an amateur rib cook-off and a professional rib cook-off by vendors from around the community.

Louwers said to simplify the purchasing process from the professional vendors, attendees purchase $1 tokens on Saturday. Louwers said this allows the chamber to handle the cash transactions and lessen the burden on vendors, many of which are short handed due to employee shortages.

“Normally, we sell tokens on Saturday and people can go to each place to redeem them,” Louwers said.

The costs for the ribs, and variety of other foods like french fries, baked beans, coleslaw and more are set by the vendors and vary, Louwers said.

In addition to the abundance of food, the event also features live country music Friday and Saturday night from 7-11 p.m. There are also other fan favorite activities like volleyball, cornhole tournament, line dancing lessons and more.

Louwers said attendees bring their own beverages and chairs, and pack in to Caseville County Park for the concerts.

The amateur rib cook-off features cash prizes, with amounts being decided based on the pool generated by entries. Louwers said entry into the contest is $30 with cooks supplying their own ribs, seasonings and sauce.

The professional rib contest is divided into two categories — people’s choice and judge’s choice — while the amateur contest is limited to judge’s choice.

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Lauwers said as soon as the chamber and community realized it had the green light for this year’s event, everyone was excited.

“It means a lot for our businesses,” Louwers said.

“It brings in thousands of people for the event.”

Louwers said the economic benefit for the event spills over to other communities in Huron County in the form of lodging.

“It seems like everyone loves ribs,” Louwers said.

“They also love the concerts and the music too.”

People cheer and celebrate as the winner was announced at the 2019 Ribstock event in Caseville.

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Motorcycle Run. DJ in the Park will run on various weekends from May to October at the city’s North Park.

For more information about Music at the Beach, contact Kelly Jo Osentoski at (989) 479-3363. For information about DJ in the Park, contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9554.

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Since 2017, Music at the Beach has been an integral part of summer festivities in Harbor Beach.

Harbor Beach Community Promotions Director Kelly Jo Osentoski said the live music event has been well received by locals and visitors.

“We wanted to bring something for the people to do on Friday evenings,” Osentoski said as she explained the origins of the event.

Unlike most events last summer during the pandemic, the live music event was able to continue and draw good crowds.

Audiences last year were slightly smaller than in years prior, but families continued to come to these Friday night events, sit socially distanced, and enjoy great nights of live music.

Music at the Park is located at Lincoln Park near the city’s beachfront. There are numerous picnic tables available for use. Usually, the crowds are much larger than the number of tables available so it is advisable to bring lawn chairs to the event.

Osentoski said those attending are welcome to bring food, beverages, and coolers. The park’s concession stand will be open for those who wish to purchase hot food and treats.

For family members not interested in the music, Lincoln Park also has several things available for a fun night, including a large, nearly new play-scape offering an excellent place for child to play.

Others can walk the beach front or go out on the large city dock to enjoy the sites. In past years, numerous visitors have been seen walking around the attractive park while listening to the music in the background.

This year, the city has added an additional night of Music at the Beach, bringing the total to six nights of music.

The annual event kicks off on Friday, June 26, 2021. Music is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and run until approximately 11 p.m.

The last night for Music at the Beach will be Friday, August 13, 2021. The city intends to end the Friday night event before the start of high school football.

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Fourth of July events returning to Upper Thumb Events planned for Port Hope, Port Austin, Caseville, Cass City ROBERT CREENAN robert.creenan@hearst.com The Upper Thumb’s Fourth of July festivals will return to their festive selves this year after some were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The returning festivals feature an expanded lineup of events taking place from Friday to Sunday, with parades and fireworks going off at several of them.

Port Hope Port Hope’s Fourth of July weekend starts off on Friday morning with an antique tractor show that opens up at 8 a.m. and a tractor pulling competition that starts at 6:30 p.m. These will also be available on Saturday with the show starting at 8 a.m. and the competition at 1 p.m.

Saturday will feature a hot breakfast where veterans can eat free, a 5K run, a book sale, tug o’war, a pickle ball tournament, a petting zoo with pony rides, barrel train rides, and a chicken BBQ. Fireworks will go off at dusk. All these activities will take place at the Port Hope Activity Center at 7840 Portland Ave. Sunday will feature the parade going through the downtown area starting at 2 p.m.

Melinda Erffmeyer of the Port Hope Activity Center said that the only activity that went on last year was fireworks and that about 2,000 people would normally show up for these activities.

“We’re following all the guidelines and it’s mainly an outdoor event,” Erffmeyer said.

This will also be the first the activity center will be asking for sponsorships to support the different events.

There are four different categories, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum, that come with different benefits and levels of exposure for the sponsors.

The Port Hope Area Historical Society will also be hosting an outdoor flea market over the weekend at 8016 Portland Ave. Admission is $4 daily and a 20 foot by 20 foot costs $20 per day. Those interested can call 989-4284838 for more information.

Cass City Cass City’s Freedom Festival will return after a oneyear absence with events all over the village. It starts on Thursday, July 1 with a golf tournament at Rolling Hills Golf Course, bingo at the

Lion’s Pavilion, and the Pageant at Rotary Park, where trophy’s will be given out to participants in nine different categories Friday will feature a craft show, a kid’s block party, a cornhole tournament, home run derby, classic car show, an ice cream social, and The Leftovers performing at Rotary Park.

Saturday’s events include the 42nd annual Grand Parade, the Hills and Dales 8K run, an airplane and helicopter display and demonstration, a three-on-three basketball tournament, a kids area with inflatables and carnival games, a show from Rosco the Clown, a tractor pull competition, and fireworks at dusk.

Cass City Chamber of Commerce administrator Judy Keller said that craft show vendors are spaced far enough apart and outdoors, with hand sanitizer located in different areas of the parks.

“Typically, we have about five or six thousand people, maybe more it depends,” Keller said. “I don’t know what to expect this year, because I don’t know how people will feel being next to each other on the parade route.”

Those interested in participating in the different events can call the Cass City Chamber of Commerce at 989-872-4618.

Caseville Caseville’s fireworks display will return this year, going off on July 3 when it gets dark. It’s the only Fourth of July event happening in Caseville since it is between the Ribstock and Cheeseburger festivals.

Michelle Louwers of the Caseville Chamber of Commerce said that the fireworks will be launched from their normal spot by the Caseville breakwall, having been launched last year by the Wooded Island Bar and Grill.

“We had the beach closed last year, now we can move it to where we always had it,” Louwers said.

The fireworks can be viewed from anywhere in Caseville, with Louwers saying they can be seen as far away as Sand Point and Oak Beach County Park.

Port Austin Port Austin will hold its annual Fourth of July parade again at 1 p.m. on July 4.

Fireworks will follow at desk.

The village will also have its Village Green shops open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and its farmers market open on Saturday morning.

Service members marching during the Port Austin Fourth of July parade in 2020. Upper Thumb events around the Fourth of July holiday are planned to look more normal this year after either being modified or canceled. (Tribune File Photo)

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“We got a little taste of it last weekend when we did the truck show,” Wruble said. “It looks like people were eager to participate in an event like that because they came out of the woodwork.”

Wruble said the maritime festival is an event chucked full of mini events and based on the list of events slated over three-plus days, Wruble isn’t speaking out of line either.

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The events more than double on Saturday with exciting additions like the Corteva Agriscience Jet Ski Racing Tournament, a volleyball tournament, craft show, children’s bike and pet parade, kids carnival, hot dog eating competition, frog jumping and more. Closing the night out is live music by Jedi Mind Trip and the Maritime Fireworks Display.

The festival doesn’t pack up after the fireworks, with an all day car show and craft show Sunday, along with the Zion Fish Fry and the Dueling Pianos.

Registration to participate in some of the events — like the bocce ball tournament, volleyball tournament, cornhole tournament and jet ski races — remains open on themaritimefestival.com website, so the possibility for the event to grow continues.

Wruble said the maritime festival wouldn’t be possible without the staff at city hall, like Kelly Jo Osentoski, along with the many volunteers that work on it.

“We have numerous people that work on it constantly,” he said. “A lot of work goes in to it. A lot of volunteers, if it wasn’t for those people this wouldn’t happen.”

Wruble said the group was trying to put the finishing touches on another event they are hopeful to add to the schedule — lawnmower pulls — but it was too early to confirm as of print.

Wruble said the event is a big draw for Harbor Beach, which undoubtedly benefits the area businesses. However, he said it is also an excellent community event than even his extended family puts on their calendar year after year.

“It will be huge,” Wruble said.

For more information on the Maritime Festival visit themaritimefestival.com or call Harbor Beach City Hall at 989-479-6300 Maritime Festival Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6 p.m. Harbor Beach Hospital 5K Walk/Run – Lincoln Memorial Park

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Homecoming festival to showcase 125 years of Ubly pride Huron County residents Friday and Saturday night.

For more than 30 years the village of Ubly has been holding its annual Ubly Homecoming, inviting in thousands of people to celebrate with a plethora of entertainment.

“It is a gathering for the community,” committee Secretary Tracey Foster said.

This year’s event has a little extra reason to celebrate as the village turns 125 years old.

The four-day event, which is hosted by various community groups and organizations and organized by dedicated volunteers, offers something for all ages.

“I think that people are tired of being cooped up and with regulations being lifted, we should have a good turnout,” Foster said. “I think people are ready to get out and be social again.”

The event kicks off Thursday, July 8 with village-wide garage sales running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by an ice cream social, a fun run, a burn out and car show, and a youth cornhole tournament.

The following day the garage sales continue, followed by an adult cornhole tournament, beer tent and an Ubly baseball tournament.

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Ubly Homecoming Schedule of Events July 8 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Wide Garage Sales 5-8 p.m. Ice Cream Social at Veterans Park 5:30-5:55 p.m. Fun Run Registration at Veterans Park 6 p.m. Burn Out and Car Show at Ubly Dragway 6 p.m. Youth Cornhole Tournament at beer tent 6 p.m. Fun Run Starts July 9 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Wide Garage Sales 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Food Vendors at Veterans Park 6-11 p.m. 50/50 Raffle 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Beer Tent Open 6 p.m. Ubly Baseball Tournament at high school 6 p.m. Adult Cornhole Tournament at beer tent July 10 7 a.m. Mud Volleyball Tournament at TVO Hall 8 a.m. 5K Walk/Run 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Wide Garage Sales 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Kid’s Day at Veterans Park 10-10:45 a.m. Bike Drawing Signup at TVO Hall 10:45-11 a.m. Kiddies Parade Line-Up at TVO Hall 11 a.m. Kiddies Parade to

The four day Ubly Homecoming event offers something for all ages, with kids activities, a car show, tractor pull and much more.

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Deckerville Public Library 3542 N. Main St. in the village of Deckerville Call 810-376-8015 or visit www.deckerville.lib.mi.us

Park 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lions Project Kidsight (free vision screening) 11 a.m. Hands-on Outdoor Activities 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Junior Firefighter Activities at Bingham Twp. Fire Hall 12:15-12:55 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Weigh-in 1 p.m. Kidding Tractor Pull Starts Noon-1:30 a.m. Food Vendors at Veterans Park 4-5 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pull Weigh-in 5 p.m. Food tent at tractor pull 5 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pull begins 6-11 p.m. 50/50 Raffle 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Beer Tent Open 9 p.m.-Midnight Live Entertainment at beer tent July 11 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Grand parade lineup and judging at Gemini Noon Food vendors at Veterans Park Noon-9 p.m. Beer Tent Open 12:30 p.m. 125 years Ubly Proud Grand Parade 1-4 p.m. Ubly Historical Museum opens 2-6 p.m. Live Entertainment at beer tent 6 p.m. Let’s Make a Deal at beer tent

Port Austin Township Library 114 Railroad St., Port Austin Call 989-738-7212 or visit www.portaustinlibrary.org

Rawson Memorial Library 6495 Pine St., Cass City Call 989-872-2856 or visit www.rawson.lib.mi.us.

Sandusky District Library 55 E. Sanilac Road.

Call 810-648-2644 or visit http://sandusky.lib.mi.us/

Harbor Beach Area District Library

Sebewaing Township Library

105 N. Huron Ave. Call 989-479-3417 or visit www.hbadl.org

41 N. Center St., Sebewaing Call 989-883-3520 or visit www.sebewainglibrary.org.

Pigeon District Library

Sleeper Public Library

7236 Nitz St., Pigeon Call 989-453-2341 or visit www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com

2236 Main St., Ubly Call 989-658-8901 or visit www.sleeper.michlibrary.org

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Harbor Beach

The Bad Axe Museum of Local History (formerly called the Allen House) is located at 303 N. Port Crescent St. in Bad Axe. Call 989-550-2733.

The Pioneer Log Village in Bad Axe City Park. Weddings can be conducted in the chapel by appointment. Call 989-550-2733.

The Frank Murphy Museum offers a view of the birthplace and law office of Frank Murphy, Michigan governor from 1937-38. The museum is located at 142 S. Huron Ave. in Harbor Beach.

For more information, call 989-428-3418.

The Grice House Museum features the old prismlight from the Harbor Beach lighthouse and antique appliances and tools.

Call 989-551-4327 for more information.

White Rock School Museum was built in 1909 and closed in 1968. The original decor has been maintained with authentic maps and other period relics. It is located 10 miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25, then 1/2 mile west on White Rock Road. Free admission by appointment.

Call 989-864-3817.

Bay Port The Bay Port Area Historical Society Museum, 1100 Kuhl Road, Bay Port. Take M-25 south of Bay Port three miles turn west on Geiger Road go 1 mile and it is on corner of Geiger and Kuhl road. For more information, call Sue Schweitzer at 989-453-3638, like the Bay Port Area Historical Society Facebook page, or visit bayporthistoricalsociety.com.

Caseville The Historical Society of Caseville is located in Maccabee Hall, 6733 Prospect St. in downtown.

Admission is free and the facility is handicap accessible.

For more information, call 989-856-9090, email chscm@comcast.net or visit www.thehchs.org/caseville.

Elkton Log Cabin Museum, Blacksmith Barn, Heritage Center.

For open dates and additional information, call Peggy Hellwig 989-550-2603.

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Port Hope

Woelke Historical Research Center and Pigeon Historical Museum is located in the old Grand Trunk-Chesapeake and Ohio train depot in the middle of the village and has been named a historical site. For more information, call the museum at 989-453-3242 or visit www.pigeonhistoricalsociety.com.

Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Museum is located in Lighthouse County Park, about six miles north of Port Hope off M-25. For more information or for tours, call 989-428-3035 or visit www.pointeauxarqueslighthouse.org.

Port Hope Depot, a historic landmark in Stafford County Park, headquarters the Model Railroaders.

The Railroaders are reconstructing the Village of Port Hope as it used to look during the years that the Pere Marquette Railroad was active. Tours of the model railroad are gladly given by appointment.

Call 989-550-5298. For more information, visit www.porthopedepot.org, or call 517-420-4147 or 989-670-6200.

Port Austin

Sebewaing Luckhard Museum, located at 590 E. Bay St., was a mission built for teaching the Gospel to American Indians in 1845. Call 989-883-2539 for an appointment.

Charles W. Liken House is located at 325 N. Center in Sebewaing. Call Carol at 989-883-2391.

The Old Sebewaing Township Hall is located at 29 S. Center St. Call Carol at 989- 883-2391.

Ubly Ten Cent Horse Barn Museum is located on Longuski Lane off M-19. No admission fee.

Contact Leila Korotounova at 989-658-8722.

Editor’s note: The Huron County Historical Society presents Huron County Museum Weekend the last full weekend in September. All participating museums will be open on that Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.thehchs.org for more information. Area historical societies include Bad Axe, Bay Port, Caseville, Cass City, Elkton, Harbor Beach, Pigeon, Port Austin, Sebewaing and Ubly

Museums

The Port Austin History Center is located one mile east of Port Austin, at 1424 Pointe Aux Barques Road. The museum, housed in a 1904 Maccabee Society building, presents the history of Port Austin, Grindstone City and Port Crescent. Exhibits include early area industries, shipping, agriculture and homemaking; the Great Thumb Fire of 1881; Native Americans in the Thumb; and the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse.

The wooded grounds feature walking trails and several other historic buildings, including a log cabin and log barn, a 19th century Grindstone City house, and a 1950’s barbershop. Special events include an annual quilt show, speaker series and traditional craft classes. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Visit www.portaustinhistorycenter.com or call 989-551-5532 for more information.

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Pigeon Farmer’s Summerfest planning exciting return Return was announced back in March ROBERT CREENAN robert.creenan@hearst.com

Saturday. outings.

• Scheurer Hospital put• A quilt show. ting on a 5K run on Thursday.

• A mini-tractor pull on • Men’s and women’s golf Saturday and Sunday.

Organizers for the Pigeon Farmer’s Summerfest plan on going ahead this year, with dates scheduled for July 15-18.

The Pigeon Chamber of Commerce announced plans to go forward back in March after the festival was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sheila McBride, the chairman for the festival, said that given the Governor’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, her concerns are not as they were A kid gets his face painted at a past Pigeon Farmer’s Summerfest. back in March, where the The annual festival will go on again this year after being canceled chamber was thinking about in 2020. (Tribune File Photo) canceling if the situation did not improve.

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The majority of the events will take place at Pigeon Village Park, with the craft show instead being held at the municipal parking lot near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and South Main Street.

Social distancing and mask wearing are encouraged, and hand washing stations will be set up throughout the village park. For events happening Hours of Operation: at the band shell, attendees Mon.-Fri. 5am-10pm • Sat. 8am-6:30pm • Sun. Closed are encouraged to bring their Huron Transit Corporation own seating.

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Nature Centers

Huron County Nature Center

is located in Michigan’s Thumb, east of Caseville and west of Port Austin just off of M-25. Take Oak Beach Road to Loosemore Road. The center is open 365 days a year, it’s free to the public, and trails are open from dawn to dusk.

Workshops and demonstrations take place frequently. Visit huronnaturecenter.org for a list of events.

Sleeper State Park

6573 State Park Road, 989-856-4411. Located five miles west of Caseville, this has more than four miles of maintained trails available to those who wish to hike or ski. The trails also have access to 2,200 acres of the Rush Lake State Game Area.

Sand Point Nature Preserve

Huron County (M-25 north of Dunn Road in Caseville Township). The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns seven nature preserves that are open to the public. They are natural areas in need of protection and management for the ecological benefits they provide to people and the environment. They are open to the public for enjoyment, recreation and education.

Port Crescent State Park

1775 Port Austin Road (M-25), 989-738-8663. It is located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25.

Sanilac Petroglyphs

Are located near Cass City. Take M-53 to Bay City Forestville Road, proceed east to Germania Road and turn south.

Travel a half mile to the parking lot located on the west side of Germania Road. Admission is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, usually from late May to early September. Call 989-856-4411 to confirm hours and dates. Please allow two hours to tour the Petroglyphs.

Wagener County Park

2671 S. Lakeshore Road, 989-479-9131. This park is five miles south of Harbor Beach.

CHARITY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Charity Island Lighthouse was established in 1857, and currently is privately owned.

It stands in ruins at the northwest tip of Big Charity Island.

Visit www.charityisland.net for more information.

HARBOR BEACH LIGHTHOUSE

The Harbor Beach Lighthouse is located at the end of the north breakwater entrance to the harbor of refuge. The Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has been working with city officials to preserve the historic landmark.

POINTE AUX BARQUES LIGHTHOUSE

The original Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse was constructed of stone taken from the shore of Lake Huron in 1848. The keeper’s house and separate tower were located on a three acre clearing hacked out of the dense wilderness. By 1857, the ravages of shoreline weather and a fire in the interior of the house created the need for a new structure. The new keeper’s house and attached 89-foot tower were built of the finest brick available. The light is still an active aid to navigation, making Pointe aux Barques one of the oldest continuously operating Lights on the Great Lakes.

In 1875, a Class A lifesaving station was constructed 300 yards south of the lighthouse.

It was the first lifesaving station opened on the Great Lakes. The 62 year history of the station credits over 200 rescues to this station and its brave crews.

The Thumb Bottomland Preserve surrounding Pointe aux Barques contains 105 known wrecks, reflecting the danger posed by shoals surrounding Pointe aux Barques. The Pointe aux Barques keeper’s house and tower have been completely restored and contain historical artifacts from a bygone era. The museum is open to the public free of charge and donations are appreciated to help fund the society’s projects. The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is located six miles north of Port Hope off M-25 on Lighthouse Road in Lighthouse County Park.

Visit www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org or call Bill Bonner at 989-428-3035 for more information.

Lighthouses

PORT AUSTIN REEF LIGHT

Port Austin Reef Light is located in Lake Huron, 2 1/2 miles north of the Village of Port Austin.

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music and country music, you’ll be in heaven because there’s about 30 songs in it,” The Port Austin CommuKuziel said. “If you’re connity Players will be hosting a cerned and you’re wondering production of “Always... Patsy if there’s any storyline to it, the Cline” throughout July. plot is quite interesting and “Always... Patsy Cline” keeps you engaged through tells the story of a friendship this woman’s retelling of her between Patsy Cline, an influ- experiences.” ential country singer, and a This is the PACP’s second fan. production of the year, and The play is a retrospective Kuziel said she looks forward story inspired by real letters to welcoming people back into between Cline and her pen pal. the theater at full capacity PACP Treasurer Kris Kuzafter a year-long closure. iel said the play focuses on “(The past year has) been friendship and the challenges okay for us, but we certainly of being an acclaimed artist. are happy to get back into the “If you’re a fan of Patsy Cline theater and do what we want

to do: shows,” Kuziel said.

Kuziel said the play will double as a celebration for the PACP’s comeback and a return to normalcy — as well as a production she hopes attendees enjoy.

Showings are scheduled for July 16-18 and July 23-25, with Friday and Saturday showings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday showings at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for children under 18. To make a reservation, call 989-738-5217 and leave a message, or buy them at the door. PACP only accepts cash or checks as a form of payment.

June/July Calendar of Events June June 24 — BBQ Chamber Farmer Summerfest Benefit, Bay Port State Bank, Pigeon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 24 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

June 25 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, every Friday, 9 a.m.2 p.m., pavilion. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber. com.

June 25 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

June 25 — Relay For Life of Huron County, 4-10 p.m., Bad Axe City Park. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org/huroncountymi.

June 25 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by Even Steven, rock-n-roll to oldies.

June 25-27 — 13th Annual Caseville Country Ribstock.

For more information, call 989-856-3818.

June 26 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org June 26 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin.

For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea. com.

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• ROADSIDE PARK • STATE PARK • COUNTY PARK Huron County features 93 miles of shoreline and some of the finest beaches in the state.

• Bird Creek Park is a day-use area,

7-acre park located just east of the Port Austin Harbor. It features a large sandy beach, boardwalk, pavilion, fishing, rest rooms and showers.

Caseville Public Beach is a large, active public beach located at the north end of Caseville. It has a bathhouse, breakwall, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities.

Eagle Bay Public Access is two miles east of Port Austin on Pointe aux Barques Road and has picnicking facilities.

Harbor Beach Public Bathing Beach is an active public beach in downtown Harbor Beach. It is staffed with lifeguards from mid-June through Labor Day. It features a picnic and playground area. Picnic tables and grills are located in the shaded portion of the park. There are two sand volleyball courts and a restroom building.

Jenks Park is a moderately active public beach located four miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Pit toilets, running water, hand pump and picnicking facilities are available. Day use only, no camping.

Lighthouse County Park is located nine miles east of Port Austin on M-25. There isn’t a bathing beach, but there is secluded sunbathing in the park. Featured are a lighthouse, museum, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities.

McGraw Park is a moderately active, public beach located seven miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. It has a day-use area, offers swimming, hiking trails, fishing, playground, flush toilets, running water and picnicking.

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• Oak Beach County Park is a mod-

erately active public beach located eight miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Restroom facilities and pavilions for picnics are available.

Swimming, fishing and camping are offered.

Philp Park is a small, secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities and swimming.

Port Crescent State Park is located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25 and is a large, active public beach. The beach at the campgrounds is for campers only. The dayuse beach is located seven miles southwest of Port Austin. A vehicle permit is required to get into the beach which has a boardwalk, bathhouse, running water, shelter and picnicking facilities.

Sleeper State Park is located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. The shoreline features a half mile of Lake Huron beach, including an inland area with nature trails. A campground is located across M-25 from the beach area and features a pedestrian overpass.

Entrance to the park requires a motor vehicle permit. The day-use area is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beach area has bathhouse, picnic shelter, running water and picnicking facilities.

Thompson Scenic Outlook is a small secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities.

Wagener County Park is located five miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25. A small, secluded beach is at the east end of the park. It has shower and rest room facilities.

The park has launch facilities, a picnic area, playground and a wooded hiking trail. Pets are allowed

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Street. For more informaJuly 3 — DJ in the Park, tion, visit www.porthopeContinued from Page 23 North Park Campground mich.com.

Pavilion, Harbor Beach.

July 7 — Maritime 5K June 26 — Birding by Ear, July 3 — Fireworks DisRun/Walk, 5-7 p.m. Contact walk at 9:30 a.m., presenplay and Entertainment at Laura at 989-479-5023 or tation at 10:30 a.m., Huron the Beach, Caseville. For ljanks@hbch.org for more County Nature Center. For more information, call 989information. more information, visit www. 856-3818.

July 7 — Pigeon Lion’s huronnaturecenter.org.

July 4 — Fourth of July Safari and Dinner, VFW June 26 — Market on Main, Parade, 2 p.m., Port Hope.

Hall, 6 p.m. For more infor11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial Parade route is along Main mation, email info@ pigeonCity Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

Jun2 26 — Porchfest, Port Austin, 1-5 p.m. An afternoon of free live music dancing and fun. For more information, visit www.portaustinmusic. com or call Dennis Hafeli at 586-381-2020.

June 26 — Movie at the Beach, 9:30-11 p.m., James 8561 Lake Street, PO Box 320, Port Austin, MI H. Lincoln Memorial Park, 989-738-5202 • 800-646-9424 Harbor Beach. Movie begins www.finanandschmidt.com • finanschmidt@centurytel.net at dusk.

June 26-July 11 — Caseville Walleye Tournament, Beadle Bay Marina and LAKE STREET LOCAL Campground. For more information, call 989-856-4911.

8708 Lake Street July TBD — Ubly Homecoming.

For more information, visit www.ublymi.com.

July 1 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

July 1-4 — Freedom Festival, Cass City. For more information, call the Cass City Chamber at 989-8724618.

July 2 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, every Friday, 9 a.m.2 p.m., pavilion. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com.

July 2 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

July 2 — Lighthouse Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Harbor Beach Marina. Reserve tickets at harborbeachlighthouse.org.

July 2 — Music on the Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lincoln Memorial Park, Harbor Beach. Music by Comeback Weekend.

July 2-4 — Fourth of July Flea Market, Port Hope.

Time and location TBD. For more information, visit www. porthopemich.com.

July 2-4 — Fourth of July Antique Tractor and Engine Show, Port Hope. Time and location TBD. For more information, visit www.porthopemich.com.

July 3 — Port Austin Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Port Austin.

For more information, call 989-551-8100 or email farmersmarket@ portaustinarea. com.

July 3 — Birds of Prey, 10:30 a.m., Huron County Nature center. For more information, visit www. huronnaturecenter.org.

July 3 — Market on Main, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818.

July 3 — Fourth of July Fireworks Display, dusk, Port Hope Activity Center.

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July 8 — Cass City Farmers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., on Main Street in front of Rotary Park. For more information, call 989-872-4311.

July 8-11 — The Maritime Festival, 1 Trescott Street, Harbor Beach. Learn more at www. themaritimefestival. com.

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July 9 — Pigeon Farmer’s Market, every Friday, 9 a.m.2 p.m., pavilion. For more information, email info@ pigeonchamber.com or visit www.pigeonchamber.com.

July 9 — Harbor Beach Farmers Market, noon-5 p.m., on the Murphy Museum Grounds.

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DOUBLE DOWN SPORT FISHING Captain: Darrell Irwin 4051 Woodland Creek SE #101, Kentwood, MI 49512 (989) 450-7349 Email: darrellirwin@yahoo.com Web: doubledownsportfishing.net EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Ryan Gray 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-834-7291 Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com LILLY PAD SPORTFISHING CHARTER Captain: Joe Lilly First Mate: Chris Lilly 3793 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington, MI 48450 (810)-300-5057 Email:Lillysportfishing@gmail.com FOOLISH PLEASURE CHARTERS Captain: Joe Schoof (586)-557-8969

Harbor Beach NORTH BAY III CHARTERS Captain: Tom Arlington 3946 Palms Rd., Casco, MI 48064 888-291-4594 586-337-1951 (c) Email: northbay1@frontier.com Web: lakestclairfishingguide.com

Port Austin MERMAID CHARTERS Home Port – Port Austin Village Docks Captain: Paul Nienaltowski 8245 Larned Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 810-300-1561 SANDPIPER CHARTERS Captains: Mike Morgan & Keith Williams 115 E. Spring St., Port Austin, MI 48467 239-246-7101 Email: mikemorgansr@aol.com Web: www.sandpipercharters.com ONE OF A KIND Captain: Mike McLane 5605 Galbraith Line Rd. Croswell, MI 48422 810-542-6453 Web: www.oneofakindsportfishing.com

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GOOD NEWS Captains: Andrew & Randy Cavalier 20401 Gloria, Macomb, MI 48044 586-817-7608 (c) Email: info@goodnewscharters.com Web: www.goodnewscharters.com

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EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Ryan Gray 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-834-7291 Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com

*Listing information from the Thumb Area Charter Boat Association: www.thumbareacharterboats.com

DIVING EXPLORER CHARTERS Captain: Tom Carriveau Caseville Municipal Harbor 989-550-1234 (c) Email: tomsden@comcast.net Web: www.explorercharters.com

UNDER PRESSURE Captain: Chris Roth Port: Grindstone City 3037 Quarry Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 989-553-3435 Email: croth3037@hotmail.com

MICHIGAN DIVER LLC Michael and Cindy Lynch 1265 Mitchell Lake Rd., Attica, MI 48412 (810) 771-3483 Port: Grindstone City www.MichiganDiver.com

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July 10 — Lighthouse July 17 — Movie at the Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, HarBeach, 9:30-11 p.m., James bor Beach Marina. Reserve H. Lincoln Memorial Park, tickets at harborbeachlight- Harbor Beach. Movie begins house.org. at dusk.

July 10 — Port Austin July 22 — Cass City FarmFarmers Market, 9 a.m. ers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., to 1 p.m., downtown Port on Main Street in front Austin. For more informaof Rotary Park. For more tion, call 989-551-8100 or information, call 989-872email farmersmarket@ por- 4311. taustinarea.com.

July 23 — Pigeon FarmJuly 10 — Caterpillar er’s Market, every Friday, Rearing Workshop, natu9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. For ralist Caitlin Stone-Webber more information, email will instruct on caterpillar info@ pigeonchamber.com identification and care in or visit www.pigeonchamthis workshop. For more ber.com. information, visit www.

July 23 — Harbor Beach huronnaturecenter.org.

Farmers Market, noon-5 July 10 — Market on p.m., on the Murphy MuseMain, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in um Grounds.

Memorial City Park. For July 24 — Lighthouse more information, call 989- Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, Har856-3818. bor Beach Marina. Reserve July 15 — Ladies Sumtickets at harborbeachlightmerfest Golf Outing, house.org.

Pigeon. For more informaJuly 24 — Port Austin tion, email info@pigeonFarmers Market, 9 a.m. chamber.com or visit www. to 1 p.m., downtown Port pigeonchamber.com.

Austin. For more informaJuly 15 — Cass City Farm- tion, call 989-551-8100 or ers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., email farmersmarket@ poron Main Street in front taustinarea.com. of Rotary Park. For more July 24 — Reptiles and information, call 989-872Amphibians, 10:30 a.m., 4311.

Huron County Nature CenJuly 15-18 — Farmer’s ter. For more information, Summerfest Wing Fling, visit www.huronnaturecenRec. Park and downtown ter.org.

Pigeon. For more informaJuly 24 — Market on tion, email info@pigeonMain, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in chamber.com or visit www.

Memorial City Park. For pigeonchamber.com. more information, call 989July 16 — Pigeon Farm856-3818. er’s Market, every Friday, July 29 — Cass City Farm9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. For ers Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m., more information, email on Main Street in front info@ pigeonchamber.com of Rotary Park. For more or visit www.pigeonchaminformation, call 989-872ber.com.

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July 16 — Harbor Beach July 30 — Pigeon FarmFarmers Market, noon-5 er’s Market, every Friday, p.m., on the Murphy Muse9 a.m.-2 p.m., pavilion. For um Grounds. more information, email July 16 — Men’s Summer- info@ pigeonchamber.com fest Golf Outing, Pigeon. or visit www.pigeonchamFor more information, email ber.com. info@pigeonchamber.com July 30 — Harbor Beach or visit www.pigeonchamFarmers Market, noon-5 ber.com. p.m., on the Murphy MuseJuly 17 — Lighthouse um Grounds.

Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, HarJuly 30 — Music on the bor Beach Marina. Reserve Beach, 7-11 p.m., James Lintickets at harborbeachlight- coln Memorial Park, Harbor house.org.

Beach. Music by Wayward July 17 — Port Austin Wind.

Farmers Market, 9 a.m.

July 31 — Lighthouse to 1 p.m., downtown Port Tours, 9 a.m.-noon, HarAustin. For more informabor Beach Marina. Reserve tion, call 989-551-8100 or tickets at harborbeachlightemail farmersmarket@ por- house.org. taustinarea.com.

July 31 — Port Austin July 17 — Howell Nature Farmers Market, 9 a.m.

Bus, 10:30 a.m. the Howell to 1 p.m., downtown Port Nature Center’s Spirit of Austin. For more informaAlexandria Nature Bus will tion, call 989-551-8100 or arrive at 11 a.m. with fun email farmersmarket@ porand interactive learning taustinarea.com. opportunities. For more July 31 — Saving and information, visit www.

Sharing Seeds, 10:30 a.m., huronnaturecenter.org.

Huron County Nature CenJuly 17 — Market on ter. Ben Cohen of Small

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FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 For more information, visit www.huronnaturecenter. org.

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