JUNE 7-8 FREE FISHING WEEKEND: Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends are two special days when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and out of state visitors alike on both inland and Great Lakes Waters. All fishing regulations will apply.
JUNE 13 FISH FRY: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., VFW Post, 1211 28th Street, Manistee. Take out available, 231-723-9220. Fried fish, shrimp, chicken, smelt, fries, baked potatoes, $6 adults, $3.50 children 10 and under.
JUNE 17 MANISTEE SHORELINE SHOWCASE: Live jazz concerts. Rotary Gazebo, First Street Beach, Manistee.
JUNE 19 WERC NETWORK LUNCH: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Tuscan Grille, River St. Monthly Women's Economic Resource Center Luncheon. $10 payable at the door covers lunch and event. RSVP manisteewomen@yahoo.com
JUNE 21 SPIRIT OF THE WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL: Dickson Township Park in Brethren. A one-day free outdoor festival of folk music, dance, handcrafts. Family friendly. Noon to 10 p.m. Presented by Spirit of the Woods Music Association, 231-723-2230; 231-477-5381.
JUNE 21 STRAWBERRY SOCIAL: Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, 9991 Marilla Rd., Copemish. Open house of museum, live music, drama demos, homemade ice cream & strawberry desserts and more surprises! A unique, enjoyable experience. Pioneer buildings are fully furnished to reflect early pioneer living. Historic barn reflects the townships rich agricultural and logging history. Presented by Marilla Historical Society, 231-362-3555.
JUNE 21 JUHANNUS - MID SUMMER DAY CELEBRATION: Picnic in the Kaleva Roadside Park 6:00 pm. Strawberry Social by Lions Club in the park. Kokko or bonfire and program at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Project Kaleva, www.kalevami.com. Call 231-362-3480 for more information.
JUNE 24 MANISTEE SHORELINE SHOWCASE: Live jazz concerts. Rotary Gazebo, First Street Beach, Manistee.
JUNE 26 KIDS BARN DANCE, POTLUCK & FUN DAY: Circle Rocking S Children's Farm. 5487N. Tuttle Rd. Free Soil. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass to this kids day of dancing, games and prizes. Free will offering welcome, For more information call the farm at (231)462-3732.
JUNE 27 FISH FRY: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., VFW Post, 1211 28th Street, Manistee. Take out available, 231-723-9220. Fried fish, shrimp, chicken, smelt, fries, baked potatoes, $6 adults, $3.50 children 10 and under.
JUNE 27-29 3RD ANNUAL MICHIGAN ENERGY FAIR: Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama, MI. Exhibits, speakers, workshops, special renewable energy and green building home tours. Presented by Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association & the Michigan Energy Fair Coordinating Committee. More information available at 800-434-9788, info@glrea.org or www.glrea.org.
JUNE 28 QUILT
SHOW: Stitches in Time, over 100 newly created and antique quilts will be
displayed in the historic 1881 Trinity Lutheran Church, on Third St, in
Arcadia. The show will also offer vendors and door prizes. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. The Arcadia Area Historical Museum will also be
open, showcasing new exhibits. Refreshments will be offered in the museum’s
Carriage House.
JUNE 28-29 MANISTEE CLAN MUZZLELOADERS SHOOT TIME: Muzzleloaders Range, 3125 Camp Rd., 3 miles south of Manistee. Turn left on Preuss Rd., Muzzleloading rifle competition, also traders with many kinds of goods. Manistee Clan Muzzleloading Club, 231-723-9016.