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Columns, Opinions & Misc. N.E. lower Michigan 2020 consensus
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N.E. lower Michigan 2020 consensus

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      Events for January

      31st

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      Events for February

      1st

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Charity Bike Nights

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      2nd

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Veterans Coffee Hour

      Atlanta VFW Hall
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free Advice From The BIZ CONSULTS

      Houghton Lake Chamber
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Books for Lunch

      West Branch District Library
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Kiwanis Club of West Branch

      China Inn
      1:00 pm

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Pistol Shooting

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Healthy Relationships Group

      Michigan Works
      7:00 pm

      West Branch Creative Arts Association

      West Branch Creative Arts Association
      Events for February

      3rd

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

      Otsego County Veterans Coffee Hour

      Gaylord Regional Airport
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pet Food Pantry

      AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      11:15 am

      Story Hour

      Crawford County Library
      Events for February

      4th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Alcona County Veterans Coffee and Donuts

      Westminster Presbyterian Church
      9:00 am

      Crawford County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #106
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

      Roscommon County Veterans Coffee Hour

      Blodgett Airport
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am

      Scrabblers Let’s Play

      Crawford County Commission on Aging and Senior Center
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am - 6:00 pm

      Baby 2 Toddler Closet

      Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sit and Get Fit

      Roscommon Area District Library
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Optimist Club

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      5th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:35 am - 11:30 am

      A Matter of Balance

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tech Hour

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for February

      6th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free fly tying Saturday

      Gates AuSable Lodge
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College

      Spinners & Knitters Group

      Brush Creek Mill
      1:00 pm

      Alcona Authors

      Alcona County Library
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      Events for February

      7th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      Events for February

      8th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      NMVC Board Meeting

      Chemical Bank
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Charity Bike Nights

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      9th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Free Advice From The BIZ CONSULTS

      Sawmill Rural Business Center
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Kiwanis Club of West Branch

      China Inn
      1:00 pm

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Pistol Shooting

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Healthy Relationships Group

      Michigan Works
      7:00 pm

      West Branch Creative Arts Association

      West Branch Creative Arts Association
      Events for February

      10th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pet Food Pantry

      AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      11:15 am

      Story Hour

      Crawford County Library
      11:30 am - 1:00 pm

      Veterans Lunch

      Gaylord Bowling Center
      Events for February

      11th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      8:00 am - 9:00 am

      B2B Breakfast

      Village of Roscommon Offices
      9:00 am

      Crawford County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #106
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am

      Scrabblers Let’s Play

      Crawford County Commission on Aging and Senior Center
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sit and Get Fit

      Roscommon Area District Library
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Optimist Club

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      12th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:35 am - 11:30 am

      A Matter of Balance

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tech Hour

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for February

      13th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free fly tying Saturday

      Gates AuSable Lodge
      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Recycle Alcona, Inc.

      Lincoln ARA Site
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College

      Spinners & Knitters Group

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am - 11:00 am

      Breakfast Club

      Aunt Effy's Craft Closet
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      Events for February

      14th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      8:00 am - 12:00 pm

      VFW Country Breakfast

      VFW Post 4159
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      Events for February

      15th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Charity Bike Nights

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      16th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

      Oscoda County Veterans Coffee & Donuts

      Ellie's 12 Tables
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Kiwanis Club of West Branch

      China Inn
      1:00 pm

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Pistol Shooting

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Healthy Relationships Group

      Michigan Works
      7:00 pm

      West Branch Creative Arts Association

      West Branch Creative Arts Association
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Roscommon Area Historical Society (RAHS) Meets

      Gallimore Boarding House
      Events for February

      17th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pet Food Pantry

      AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      11:15 am

      Story Hour

      Crawford County Library
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Gaylord Elks Veterans Lunch

      Gaylord Elks
      3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      Living with Chronic Lung Disease Support

      MediLodge of Gaylord
      4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

      Adult Trivia

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for February

      18th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Alcona County Veterans Coffee and Donuts

      Westminster Presbyterian Church
      9:00 am

      Crawford County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #106
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am

      Scrabblers Let’s Play

      Crawford County Commission on Aging and Senior Center
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am - 6:00 pm

      Baby 2 Toddler Closet

      Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      1:00 pm

      Hillman Area Historical and Genealogy Society

      Brush Creek Mill
      2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sit and Get Fit

      Roscommon Area District Library
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Optimist Club

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      19th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:35 am - 11:30 am

      A Matter of Balance

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tech Hour

      Roscommon Area District Library
      5:45 pm

      Classic Movie Night

      Harrisville Library
      7:00 pm

      Music at the Mill

      Brush Creek Mill
      Events for February

      20th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free fly tying Saturday

      Gates AuSable Lodge
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College

      Spinners & Knitters Group

      Brush Creek Mill
      1:00 pm

      Alcona Authors

      Alcona County Library
      21
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      23
      24
      25
      26
      27
      Events for February

      21st

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      Events for February

      22nd

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Charity Bike Nights

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      23rd

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Kiwanis Club of West Branch

      China Inn
      1:00 pm

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Pistol Shooting

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Healthy Relationships Group

      Michigan Works
      7:00 pm

      West Branch Creative Arts Association

      West Branch Creative Arts Association
      Events for February

      24th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pet Food Pantry

      AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      11:15 am

      Story Hour

      Crawford County Library
      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      Genealogy Interest Group

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for February

      25th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Crawford County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #106
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      Iosco County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #211
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am

      Scrabblers Let’s Play

      Crawford County Commission on Aging and Senior Center
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sit and Get Fit

      Roscommon Area District Library
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Optimist Club

      Loggers Depot
      Events for February

      26th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:35 am - 11:30 am

      A Matter of Balance

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tech Hour

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for February

      27th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free fly tying Saturday

      Gates AuSable Lodge
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College

      Spinners & Knitters Group

      Brush Creek Mill
      28
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      6
      Events for February

      28th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      Events for March

      1st

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Charity Bike Nights

      Loggers Depot
      Events for March

      2nd

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Veterans Coffee Hour

      Atlanta VFW Hall
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free Advice From The BIZ CONSULTS

      Houghton Lake Chamber
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Books for Lunch

      West Branch District Library
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

      Kiwanis Club of West Branch

      China Inn
      1:00 pm

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Pistol Shooting

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Healthy Relationships Group

      Michigan Works
      7:00 pm

      West Branch Creative Arts Association

      West Branch Creative Arts Association
      Events for March

      3rd

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

      Otsego County Veterans Coffee Hour

      Gaylord Regional Airport
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pet Food Pantry

      AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club hosts Open Skeet & Trap

      Grayling Sportsman’s Club
      11:15 am

      Story Hour

      Crawford County Library
      Events for March

      4th

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Alcona County Veterans Coffee and Donuts

      Westminster Presbyterian Church
      9:00 am

      Crawford County Veterans Coffee Hour

      American Legion Post #106
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

      Roscommon County Veterans Coffee Hour

      Blodgett Airport
      9:30 am - 10:30 am

      “Getting Fit with Vickie”

      Brush Creek Mill
      10:00 am

      Scrabblers Let’s Play

      Crawford County Commission on Aging and Senior Center
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College
      11:00 am - 6:00 pm

      Baby 2 Toddler Closet

      Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church
      1:00 pm

      Let’s Get Fit

      Crawford County Library
      2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sit and Get Fit

      Roscommon Area District Library
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Optimist Club

      Loggers Depot
      Events for March

      5th

      6:30 am

      Meditation at Living Well Nutrition.

      Living Well Nutrition

      Tea and Tech Time

      Crawford County Library
      9:00 am

      Iyangar Yoga

      Brush Creek Mill
      9:35 am - 11:30 am

      A Matter of Balance

      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tech Hour

      Roscommon Area District Library
      Events for March

      6th

      8:00 am - 1:00 pm

      The Tawas Area Farmer’s Market

      Gateway Park
      8:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Saturday Market in West Branch

      Downtown West Branch
      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Free fly tying Saturday

      Gates AuSable Lodge
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Free Covid Testing

      Kirtland Community College

      Spinners & Knitters Group

      Brush Creek Mill
      1:00 pm

      Alcona Authors

      Alcona County Library

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