Chatham – The 21st Porcupine Press Birthday Bash – Salute to our Military will be held Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29 at the Alger County Fairgrounds in Chatham.

Events begin at noon on Friday and conclude at 6 p.m. on Sunday. There will be live music, camping, vendors, and much more.

Chatham – The Sportsmen’s Off Road Vehicle Association of Alger County will meet on Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building, E3774 University Drive, Chatham.

Munising – Riptide Ride in Munising will offer to Alger County residents any unsold seat for the rest of July for a $10 donation to the bike path fund.

Proof of residency is required and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Munising – The Hiawatha National Forest Service will offer a summer program with achaeologist Jim Skibo on Thursday, July 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Alger County Historical Society in Munising.

For more information, call the HNF Ranger Station at 387-2512.

Chatham – The Sportsmen’s Off Road Vehicle Association of Alger County will meet on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building, E3774 University Drive, Chatham.

Alger County – A Lake Superior Day Guided Hike will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. starting at Sand Point.

Join Chief of Heritage Education Gregg Bruff and hike the shoreline around Sand Point and talk about what Lake Superior means to you. The event includes a toast to the Lake, an Anishnabe smudging ceremony and a campfire will end the day as the sun sets over the lake.

The event is free. For more information, contact Gregg Bruff at 387-2607, ext. 208 or go to www.lakesuperior.com/online/304/304event.html.

Munising – The Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center Golf Outing 2010 will be held on Saturday, July 17 beginning with registration at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon at Pictured Rocks Golf Course in Munising.

Money raised from this outing will go toward the funding of Alger County events and to provide tourism information to the guests of Alger County.

For information on how to join the tournament as a hole sponsor, sponsor, or team, call 387-2138.

Munising – The Alger County Commission will meet on Monday, July 12 at 4 p.m. in the lower level Conference Room of the Courthouse in Munising.

Alger County – The TLC Benefit Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Trenary, Limestone, and Chatham.

Tickets are available at various local businesses. For more information, call 439-5448.

Munising – The 2010 Relay for Life of Alger County will be held on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 at R. W. Nebel Field in Munising.

The event begins at 1 p.m. Friday and ends at 1 p.m. For more information or to register, go to http://www.relayforlife.org/algercountymi

The Barge Inn of Munising was packed Friday night with supporters and advocates of the Second Annual Munising Fire Department Benefit. The highlight of this years benefit was an exciting raffle featuring some truly impressive items including a 4-Wheeler and a beautiful hand-made afghan bearing the American flag. Other highlights of the nights events included live music and apparel on sale to benefit the decidedly noble cause. All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to the Munising Fire Department where it will be utilized for such things as lifesaving equipment, training and the housing of burn-out victims of Alger County.

The Munising Fire Department will also be hosting the Annual Volunteer Firemans Tournament this year. Over 1,200 volunteer fireman from around the Upper Peninsula will be in Munising July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th to take part in numerous competitions and events.

Thursday July 22nd will feature the Battle by the Bay, an exciting competition pitting the various fire departments against each other, and the Dress Parade. Friday morning at 9am will feature the fireman races and later that evening at 8pm be sure to stop by the Alger County Arena for the Firemans Ball which is open to the public. Wrapping things up on Saturday the 24th will be the Commercial Parade featuring floats and much more. The tournaments proceeds will benefit the participating fire departments. Thank you to all those brave volunteers from across the Upper Peninsula.

Munising – The 2010 Relay for Life of Alger County will be held on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 at R. W. Nebel Field in Munising.

The event begins at 1 p.m. Friday and ends at 1 p.m. Saturday. Look for the teams as they march in the Munising 4th of July Parade.

For more information or to register, go to http://www.relayforlife.org/algercountymi

posted on June 3rd, 2010 11:18AM

Munising The Greater Munising Bay Partnership (Alger County Chamber of Commerce) proudly invites you to a Business after Hours at the new Munising Pizza Hut and Wing Street on Thursday, June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The newest Pizza Hut is expected to open by the end of June. The BAH event will give local businesspeople a first view of the new restaurant, which has been completely remodeled from its old A&W version. Food, of course, will be provided by Pizza Hut and Wing Street.

Chatham – The Sportsmen’s Off Road Vehicle Association of Alger County will meet on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building, E3774 University Drive, Chatham.

Alger County – Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20. Don’t forget Dad on this special day…he’s too special to forget!

To:  Munising Farmers Market patrons and interested people

From:  Jim Isleib, Alger County MSU Extension

What can you expect at the Munising Farmers Market on Tuesday, June 15????

Well, I can tell you what we’ve had so far….

• Way cool beeswax products
• Great houseplants, perennials and plant art
• Functional and decorative local pottery, including on-site potters wheel demo
• Fabulous gourmet breads
• Early (and hoophouse-grown) produce including rhubarb, asparagus, kale, lettuce, radishes, etc
• Knock-out metal sculpture
• Local art, including painting demo
• Locally made jewelry
• Hand-made American Girl doll clothes
• Local spun wool and sheepskins
• Local eggs from local chickens
• Bedding plants – both vegetables and flowers
• Professional nature photography
• Make-your-own pizza cooked in the famous “Munising wood-fired bread oven”

There are several others vendors registered to sell at the farmers market, many of which will begin to appear when their produce comes ‘into season’.  That won’t be long for strawberries, raspberries and other garden produce.

The best way to see what’s available is to COME ON DOWN!!

Alger County – Alger County Residents, show your patriotism by flying your American Flag on Monday, June 14. It’s Flag Day!

Munising – The Alger County Commission will meet on Monday, June 14 at 4 p.m. in the lower level conference room in the courthouse in Munising.

Please don’t forget that you can help your local animal shelter here in Alger County by simply clicking that mouse on your computer just a couple times!
Petfinder has had an ongoing ‘Shelter Challenge’ where you can vote for your favorite shelter and in turn, those shelters have a chance of winning some money to keep the shelter going! You can head to www.theanimalrescuesite.com to vote or follow the link that I’ve provided below.
And ofcourse, as always- the shelter could always use your support and donations! Give Amanda or Don a call down there and check to see what they need. They depend on our donations to keep them going!
~Stephanie

The Shelter Challenge!

Munising – Alger County Parks and Recreation Department is taking registrations for the British Challenge Soccer Kamp, for ages 4 and up, to be held Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25 at the Munising High School practice field.

Final deadline for registration is Friday June 11. To register, call 387-5636,

Munising – Alger County Parks and Recreation Department will offer a two week Tennis Kamp on Mondays, beginning June 7, held at the Lynn-Chocolay Street tennis courts.

Tennis Kamp will be instructed by High School Tennis Coach Rod Gendron. Kids are separated into age/ability levels.

To register, call 387-5636.

Munising – Alger County Parks and Recreation Department will offer a six week golf clinic for youth ages 8 and up on Mondays, beginning June 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Pictured Rocks Golf Course.

To register, calll 387-5636.
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Munising – Alger County Parks and Recreation Department is taking registrations for the summer soccer league for youth ages 4 through 18.

Teams are being assembled with practices starting mid-June and games beginning early July. To register, call 387-5636.

Munising – The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be hosting African-American families from Detroit Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25 in the Munising Area.

The program is a result of a “Building Common Ground” grant from the National Park Foundation and the African American Experience Fund through the generous support of the Walt Disney Company and Bank of America.

The families will tour the National Lakeshore from Munising to Grad Marias. They will meet with the leaders of Alger County and experience the local cuisine. Let’s greet these fine folks and show them U.P. hospitality!

For more information, call Ranger David Kronk at 387-2607 ext. 206

AuTrain – A metal sculpting class will be offered in cooperation with the Alger County 4-H at the AuTrain Township Community Building in AuTrain.

The class will be taught by Frank Castiglione, and it is free of charge. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Ear and eye protection is mandatory for all participants, as are gloves.

Please call 387-2530 by Tuesday May 25 if you are interested. Class space is limited.

Chatham – The Sportsmen’s Off Road Vehicle Association of Alger County will meet on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building, E3774 University Drive, Chatham.

Munising / Alger County – John Brock(R), Candidate 109th District House Seat, stopped by WQXO – AM 1400 studio and talked to our very own George In The Morning – George Dwelley – to introduce himself as a candidate and talk about his stands on the issues.

You can listen to his interview HERE.

We’ve had some very, very great interviews here at WQXO lately. Today, I had Debbie Fulcher on the phone from Alger County Parks and Rec Dept. and they have SOOOO many things going on down there. Be sure to check out that interview or just stop down there and say ‘hi’ to the ladies and see what they’ve got going on! To Check out the interview or any of the other recent interviews, follow the link below!
~Stephanie

WQXO Interviews