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Area Calendar of Events July 11, 2010 Crystal Falls 29th Annual Run Your Bass Off Run Your Bass Off - 10K July 14, 2010 Iron RiverRum Rebellion Days IRON RIVER—Iron River Community Concepts invites everyone to the fourth annual Rum Rebellion Days, July 15-18, with a “Salute to the Courthouse.” The weekend will commemorate the 120th anniversary of the construction of the historic Iron County Courthouse. Some changes were made to the schedule, which the committee believes will tighten up and enhance the weekend. The weekend will include the major events of the past. There will be the Iron County Museum’s wine and cheese event on Thursday, July 15. The wine and cheese event has developed into a popular social evening. On Friday, July 16, the Rum Rebellion Days Market Days will be held on downtown Iron River. Market Days, featuring many vendors, will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The West Iron District Library will have a bake sale and will offer historic photo opportunities. The Recreation Association of Iron County will have the golf challenge. There will be a pie sale at the old Iron River Fire Hall. Also on Friday, the Rum Rebellion Revue will highlight historic events associated with the Courthouse, again using the format of a radio dramatization. The Rum Rebellion Revue Players will be present to take on the roles of historic figures and the musical group, the Pixies, will offer musical presentations associated with the time period. There will be one performance of the Revue at 7 p.m. at Windsor Auditorium. This year, the Revue will be a repeat performance at the Crystal Theater, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 17, the Rum Rebellion Days historic parade will march off at 10 a.m. from the West Iron County High School parking lot. Themes that the units will be able to use include the Rum Rebellion, the 1890s or the Courthouse salute. Plaques will be awarded in several categories. New to this year’s parade will be the Superior Pipes and Drum Marching Band of Marquette County. The Superior Model “A” Club will also participate in the parade with vintage vehicles. Following the parade, the Superior Pipes and Drums will present a musical program downtown and the Superior Model “A” Club vehicles will be on display. There will be a concession set up downtown at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The weekend will close with the Rum Rebellion Days Costume Ball at the Iron County Museum on Sunday, July 18, at 1 p.m. Rum Rebellion Days are sponsored by Iron River Community Concepts, with financial support from the Iron River Downtown Development Authority (DDA). July 30-Aug 1, 2010 Iron River U.P. Championship Rodeo IRON RIVER—It’s “Wild West” days in Iron River as the 43rd annual U.P. Championship Rodeo makes its way to the Iron County Fairgrounds’ grandstand arena July 30 through Aug. 1. Activities get under way on Friday, July 30, with the popular Market Days celebration downtown Iron River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown is also the location for the Miss U.P. Rodeo Pageant extemporaneous question session at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m., the Miss U.P. Rodeo speeches and modeling session is planned at the fairgrounds’ Rotunda building. The 31st annual Art Round-Up opens on Friday at the Windsor Center grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rodeo fans can “mosey” over from the Windsor Center to the First Presbyterian Church for the popular and tasty Rodeo Vittles luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the second annual U.P. Championship Rodeo Concert takes center stage at the grandstand arena with Chasin’ Steel of Marquette warming up the audience for headliners Jamey Johnson and the Kentucky Headhunters. Saturday, July 31, opens with the Chuckwagon Breakfast at the upper level of the fairgrounds from 7 to 9 a.m. At 8 a.m., the rodeo queen candidates participate in the horsemanship competition. The Wild West parade begins at 10 a.m. downtown Iron River. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and no pre-registration is required. Prizes will be given out in a variety of categories, note parade organizers. The Art Round-up continues at the Windsor Center on U.S. 2 here from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At noon, the rodeo arena gates open and the pre-rodeo entertainment begins at 1 p.m. followed by the first Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo performance at 2. The second PRCA rodeo performance, which is the special “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” breast-cancer promotion by Wrangler, is set for 7 p.m. with the arena gates opening at 5 followed by pre-rodeo entertainment at 5:30. All “cowboys” and “cowgirls” are invited to show up at this performance in their best “pink” for this performance. Sunday, Aug. 1, family day, begins with the Chuckwagon Breakfast at the upper level of the fairgrounds from 7 to 11 a.m. followed by “cowboy church’ at 8 a.m. Arena gates for the final PRCA rodeo performance open at noon with pre-rodeo entertainment at 1 p.m. The crowning of the new Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen is set for 1:30 p.m. followed by the rodeo performance at 2 p.m. and the drawing for the Limited Edition Raffle. For concert and rodeo tickets, a complete weekend schedule and highlights from last year’s rodeo, visit the website at www.uprodeo.com or call 888-879-4766. August 4, 2010 Caspian Italian Day CASPIAN—Buon Giorno! Buon Giorno! will be the greeting of the day on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, when people celebrate Italian Day at the Iron County Museum here. The festivities will begin at noon with plate lunches featuring cold porketta sandwiches for sale as a special luncheon treat. The musical entertainment will begin at 12:30 when Sally Blyze will lead an hour long sing-along in Toti's Tavern. She recently stated that she will include many familiar Italian tunes such as “That’s Amore.” Following the sing-along, Richie Stanek and the Vansmen Band will provide music for dancing in the Museum Cultural Center. Throughout the afternoon, there will be time for visitors to tour the more than 20 buildings including the Giovanelli House in Museum Park, view the Iron County Fine Arts Show, visit with friends old and new, enjoy the porketta sandwiches and other goodies, and shop in the Museum Gift Shop. “Oh yes, don't forget to check out the sale on prints in the LeBlanc Wildlife Art Gallery,” said a spokesperson. Volunteering to coordinate the 2010 celebration are Carol Dallavalle, Rose Mangone Johnson, Audrey Ridolphi and Carol Vezzetti. Aug. 12-15 2010 Crystal Falls Fungus Fest What is a Humungus Fungus? Several years ago a "humongous fungus" (a gigantic mushroom) was discovered in the Crystal Falls area. It weighs roughly 11 tons and covers 37 acres. This makes it the largest mushroom (fungus) in the world - it's hard to believe this monster mushroom is growing in Michigan and not Texas! Based on the average rate of growth through the soil, the Humongous Fungus is probably more than 1,500 years old. After the benevolent giant mushroom was discovered it did not take long for the city fathers to decide to share this wonder with the world - hence "The Humungus Fungus Fest" was born. For three days each August tourists and locals alike celebrate this giant fungus phenomenon with a spectacular celebration. The main event seems to be the making and eating of the HUMUNGUS PIZZA. The fungus topped pizza is 10 feet by 10 feet! It is the largest mushroom pizza in the world. There is also an extensive assortment of other activities such as a Buckboard and Horseshoe Tournament; a Tube Float - here's your chance to float down a river on an old tire tube; or register for the Volley Ball or Golf Tournament. If your tastes run to a more sedentary pastime you can begin the day at the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Hall for a Pancake Breakfast then view the Fungus Fest Parade, watch the softball game, or gobble up ice cream at the Ice Cream Social then toddle on over to the Pie Social for home made pies. If you are still able to walk the Salad Luncheon at St. Mark's Church offers tasty culinary selections. At the end of the day pull up a chair and view a fabulous fireworks display - a bang-pow! conclusion for a fabulous event. August 17, 2010 Caspian Meet The Artists Open House CASPIAN—The Iron County Museum Fine Arts Show will host an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. to “Meet the Artists.” The work of over 20 local artists and seven photographers may be viewed and it is an opportunity for the public to talk to the creators either to just admire and compliment their work or to ask questions about their special techniques. Among the artists showing are Bill Harris, Bob Mack, Jeanine Bohenski, Richard Bigari, Darlene Bigari, Gayle Dae, Beverly Weslin, Paul “Terry” Lynn, Stephen Wysocki, Donna Ghiotto, Marcia Bernhardt, Cynthia Bach, Carol Hoover, Vi Aho, Jana Parker, Jared and Josh Luckey, Linda Gean Parker, Amy Brzoznowski, Gary White and Ralph and Judy Nocerini (an art and poetry combination). Several are members of the Museum Art Club that meets regularly on Tuesday evenings all year. Carvings are exhibited by Don Sarder and Kevin Nocerini. B.S. Bauer is showing painted rocks and tiles. Photographers exhibiting are Harry Fredy, Jean Mack, Michelle Blood, Misty Vassar, Paul Rawnick, Arlene Stuchlak, Kristen Edgar and John Hernandez. Over 30 colored drawings may also be seen, the drawings entered in the recent coloring contest held during Ferrous Frolics for youngsters ages two to 14. The Art Show will remain in place until Tuesday, Aug. 24. There is no charge for the open house. Viewing the show during regular hours is included in the admission Aug 11-24, 2010 CASPIAN Iron County Fine Arts Show CASPIAN—The annual Iron County Fine Arts Show opens Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Iron County Museum here. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, Aug. 10, for hanging and display, said a museum spokesperson. Among items already accepted for the show are paintings, drawings, photographs and carvings. The exhibition will be in place until Aug. 24. The show was started by the Twentieth Century Club and the Stambaugh Women’s Club with Margaret Cooper and Marcia Bernhardt as co-chairs in about 1962, said the spokesperson. The first show was held in the store windows on the main street in Iron River. “The response was so great to the appeal for artwork that it was necessary to use the Armory floor to spread out all the entries and make selections for exhibits in individual stores,” said the spokesperson. “When the women’s clubs no longer existed, the show was taken over by the Historical Society and the exhibition found a home in the museum’s Cultural Center.” This year, special attention will be directed to the regular exhibits in the Cultural Center as well. Among them are the ceramic statues of Izzie Salo and Rachel Kangas created by Mary Lundin Kudo at the entrance, and 32 wood cuts by Mary Kale reflecting the occupations, historical events, people and wildlife of Iron County. Both artists’ careers and reputations extend beyond Iron County and the state of Michigan. Attention will also be drawn to the special exhibit of the entries by children created for this summer’s Ferrous Frolics, an opportunity for “budding” artists to be introduced. The public is invited to “Meet the Artists” special reception and viewing on Tuesday evening, Aug. 17. They will also be able to look at the exhibition on Italian Day and on the occasion of the evening program on the Hubble Telescope presented by Dr. Albert Holm on Monday, Aug. 16. Aug. 18, 2010 Iron River Ladies Day Out IRON RIVER—The Iron River Lady Elks will sponsor its seventh Ladies Day Out on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Elks Lodge No. 1671 on Selden Road here. The event is open to the public.The event started with home-based business vendors, said organizers, and this year, the event is open to any business or crafter interested in a table, “an all under-one-roof shopping convenience,” said a spokeswoman. Men are invited to shop also, as many of the vendors offer gift wrapping or gift certificates. The Lady Elks will have a bake sale and will also offer lunch to be purchased. “This year, there will be no admission charge. You will still get a ticket on the ladies’ door prize and coffee,” said the spokeswoman. “Many vendors will have their own door prize drawings, also.” The event is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Come out shop, eat, get a massage, save time and effort on the holidays.” Past vendors have included: Avon, Tastefully Simple, Partylite Candles, Pampered Chef, Longaberger Baskets, Tupperware, Wood of a Kind handcrafted wood items, Stampin’ UP rubber stamps and scrapbook supplies, Wishingstone Woods Jewelry, Making Memories Scrapbooking and Storybook Printing, Keepsake Bears, handmade fur bears, Italian charms, a table of photos and paintings, glass block lights, Mrs. Dabeck’s needlework, JaMi’s, designer inspired handbags, Melaleuca natural products, hand-stamped cards and more handcrafted jewelry, Samaritan House craft and information table, Essential Kneads Massage (Michelle Tefft) offering mini-chair massages and NorthStar Hospital Auxiliary. The Lady Elks are currently looking for vendors at $25 per table. Call 265-9788 for Marni or the Elks Lodge at 265-4913 for information. All profits will go to Lady Elks Charities, which include Michigan Elks Major Project (special needs children), Bay Cliff Health Camp, Iron County Cancer Unit, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, WIC Project Graduation and others. “Please come and check out this unique event.” August 18, 2010 Iron River IRON RIVER—The Iron County Fair Association invites everyone to enjoy its 119th annual fair this Aug. 19-22, with fun for the whole family.As one of the longest continuous-running county fairs in the state, the event shows no signs of slowing down. And at just $5 for general admission per vehicle, with plenty of parking available, it’s a guaranteed bargain for excitement all four days. Wednesday, Aug. 18 is entry day for 4-H and open class. Fair Premium Books are still available at area banks and credit unions, the Reporter office, the Chamber of Commerce and the MSU Extension office in Crystal Falls. Entries will be accepted from noon until 7 p.m. Some of the events and exhibits that run all four days, all day long include the arts and crafts sale, both in the rotunda’s commercial wing and outdoors, as well as the midway rides and games provided, as always, by Schmidt Amusements. 4-H and open class judging takes place on Thursday and Friday. Thursday is Senior Day at the fair. Senior citizens can enjoy a free lunch in the bandstand by Smokey’s, as well as live music by “Mr. Entertainment,” Jim Clements. Afternoon and evening events include the horse speed and fun events in the horse arena beginning at 4 p.m. with horse speed poles and barrel events at 6:30 p.m. The Miss Iron County speech competition takes place in the bandstand at 4:30 p.m., the $75 kids’ coin scramble at 6 p.m. in the rotunda, with the Miss Iron County Queen selection following at 7 p.m. The popular tractor pull gets underway at 6 p.m. in the grandstand. Friday is a big day, with livestock judging in the morning; the 4-H Market Livestock judging from 1 to 3 p.m. in the rotunda and the auction following at 6 p.m. Live music throughout the day and evening includes Old Friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan Arnold from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and the Polka Kings from 7 to 10 p.m. The main grandstand event is the truck pull, which gets to its roaring start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Saturday is jammed with activities, events and exhibits. Stroll through the rotunda and the “blue building” to look at all the winning fair entries and 4-H club projects. Outside, an antique engine display provides a glimpse of past agricultural equipment. There is a 4-H horse show in the arena beginning at 9 a.m., a draft horse pull in the grandstand, also at 9 a.m., and the annual Pedal Pull begins with registration and weigh-in at 10 a.m. The open class horse show will be taking place in the arena beginning at noon. Down on the Farm begins at 2 p.m. in the rotunda, preceded by the Skip and Dave ventriloquist act at 1 p.m. The Demo Derby begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Music throughout the day will include PowerSounds Entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 2/3 Full with Brother Roy from 5 to 7 p.m. and Judge and Jury from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday wraps up Fair weekend with the Loggers Breakfast at 7 a.m., dog show judging at 9 a.m., Logging Expo time trials from 9 a.m. to noon, with the annual Logging Expo following. New, for the Expo is entertainment by Marilyn Monsivais in the grandstand. The Iron County Fair raffle drawing will be held at 3 p.m. Live music includes Richie Stanek Band and Richie Yourkovich. At 5 p.m., all exhibits and livestock are released. See you at the fair! August 28, 2010 Iron River "The Tailings" - Iron River's - 18 Hole Disc Golf Park Sept 11, 2010 Iron River 'Men Who Cook' IRON RIVER—Iron County Kinship, which provides adult mentoring for young people throughout the county, has scheduled its second annual Men Who Cook fundraiser for Saturday, Sept 11, at the George Young Recreational Complex from 5 to 9 p.m. Men Who Cook provides an opportunity to taste the culinary masterpieces of several of Iron County’s finest chefs. Ten teams of two chefs each will provide diners with tastings from their personal collection of dazzling recipes. All proceeds will go directly to Kinship, which provides positive role model support for children in grades 2-8. Kinship is dependent on private donations and fund-raising events to maintain its programs in Iron County. Tickets are available for $25 each, limited to the first 150 sales. Mail your check, payable to “Kinship of Iron County” to Sara Basso, P.O. Box 63, Iron River MI 49935. If you have questions, email sara@bassoandbasso.us or call 265-4410. Sept. 25-26, 2010 CRYSTAL FALLS Bewabic State Park will host its fourth annual Harvest Festival “Visitors are invited to join us for this Halloween themed weekend. Bring your decorations, pumpkins, costumes and candy for this frightfully good time.” Scheduled activities include site-decorating contest, children’s games, piñatas, costume contest for people and pets, pumpkin decorating contest, trick-or-treating for campers, hay ride and more. “Most of the activities are scheduled for Saturday,” said Park Supervisor Robert Strittmatter. Campers are encouraged to bring candy to pass out during trick-or-treating. Individuals wishing to participate in the pumpkin decorating contest should bring their own pumpkins. For more information about this event, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park supervisor at 875-3324. Bewabic State Park is located four miles west of Crystal Falls on U.S. Highway 2. Reservations for camping can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com or by calling 800-447-2757. All vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Michigan Motor Vehicle Permit, available at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual, $6 for a senior annual, $6 for a resident daily and $29 for a non-resident annual and $8 for a non-resident daily. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations. Dec. 2, 2009 Iron River Holiday In Lights IRON RIVER—The fourth annual Holiday in Lights events, sponsored by the Iron River Community Concepts, takes place on Saturday, Dec. 5. A new feature of this year’s will be an Arts and Crafts show at the Middle School on U.S. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be setting up their creations on the first floor of the former school building. Santa Claus will be at the Middle School to meet with the youngsters, provide a bag of treats and give parents an opportunity to have their child’s picture taken with Santa, compliments of Iron River Community Concepts. Santa will be greeting the children at Windsor Auditorium of the school on the first floor from noon until 3 p.m. There will be many Holiday in Lights promotions throughout the day and many stores will remain open for visitors and shoppers, said organizers. The Holiday in Lights parade will step off at 6 p.m. Parade Marshall will be long-time WIKB broadcaster Jay Barry, who retired earlier this year after 44 years of local radio service. The theme for this year’s Parade is “Light It UP!” There will be judging of the units and winning entries will be commemorated on a plaque. The assembly area is the First Lutheran Church on east Genesee Street. The parade will move west on Genesee to Fifth, where it will disband. Units will be encouraged to return to the Iron River RV Park to participate in the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. In recognition for their volunteer work in the community, the Iron County Golden K will participate in the tree lighting, with Henry Krans turning on the lights. There will be music to accompany the lighting ceremony. Following the Christmas tree lighting, there will be fireworks on the south end of the RV Park, coordinated by the West Iron County Fire Department. All events will take place “rain (snow) or shine.” The Holiday in Lights festivities are sponsored by Iron River Community Concepts with financial assistance from the Iron River DDA. Feb. 17, 2010 Caspian Winterfest CASPIAN—The annual Winterfest celebration will be held at the Caspian ski hill on Saturday, Feb. 27. Events include the popular Cardboard Classic, the “chilly” chili contest and the king and queen contest. Municipal sled races down the hill are also in the works, said organizers. A Yooper Olympics is planned and there will be a tribute to Olympian Nick Baumgartner who is planning to attend. A group of skiers and snowboarders will hold a torch run down the hill before fireworks at dusk. Food will be available all day. The ski lift will be running all day at no charge. Registration for the Cardboard Class will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the ski hill on Feb. 27. Registration forms are available at Wardo’s (on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), at the Bates School or at the ski hill on the day of the event. Winterfest is sponsored by the city of Caspian and the West Side Progressive Growth Association
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