Good morning Northern Michigan!
We have summer for just a couple more days and it’s been absolutely glorious outside. I think the best description of the past couple of days came from Danny DeRuiter of Houghton Lake.
“Man, this is such a short and precious window of time here in Michigan, where you can chill outside after sunset, in the absolutely perfect temperature and humidity range, without getting eaten alive by the horde of skeeters and other creepy crawlies that are due to hatch any day now. I could seriously just sit out here all night with my old six string flat top, doing some quality star gazing and shooting the breeze.”
It’s a busy weekend around the region as usual. Events include:
KALKASKA – Spring Fling Craft show April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kalkaska Senior Center, located at 303 S. Coral Street.
NATIONAL CITY – First Annual Tack Sale at Pegasus Springs Therapeutic Riding Center April 15 at 4800 Old State Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRUDENVILLE – Princess Prom Dress Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1015 Short Road on April 15. The group is providing prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot afford them.
GRAYLING – Metro Jazz Voices on April 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the AuSable Artisan Village, located at 219 Michigan Ave. There is a fee.
PRESCOTT – Craft Show at Faith Lutheran Church April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5315 Henderson Lake Road.
WHITTEMORE – Whittemore Chamber of Commerce First Annual Hunting and Fishing Expo April 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the chamber, located at 405 East Sherman Street.
EAST TAWAS – All you can eat spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post #211 on April 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. at 900 East Lincoln Street.
OSCODA – Brad Corpus and Son at Oscoda VFW 3735 on April 15 from 6-8 p.m. Free. VFW is located at 240 Chrysler Drive in Oscoda.
STANDISH – Mom 2 Mom sale sponsored by the Arenac County Child Protection Council. April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arenac Community Center, located at 583 East Cedar.
GAYLORD – Cookbook Recipe Showdown April 15 at Comfort Suites from 2-5 p.m. Comfort Suites is located at 831 West Main Street. Otsego County Habitat for Humanity is putting together a community cookbook. Come share your recipes and tell a short story about why they’re important to your family. Prizes for best recipes. Drawing at 4:45 p.m.
UNITED STATES – Taxes are due.
Quote of the day:
“But it’s Friday” (and 80 degrees outside) is a valid excuse for almost anything today.”
What is on your agenda?
NOTE: Mornin’ from the Mitten will be posted on Tuesday and Friday going forward. If you have an event you want included, please email it to info@upnorthvoice.com.
