The Art of Beekeeping
2022-04-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus, 5800 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Learn the benefits and skills needed to make beekeeping your own totally unique hobby. Topics include basic bee biology, planning pest management, equipment to purchase, and the beekeepers calendar.
Instructor: Clayton Redfield, Faculty
Location: Room 309
Advanced registration required. You may register with a debit/credit card by calling (989) 358-7295, or email youngc@alpenacc.edu

Cybersecurity
2022-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus, 5800 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Security, in an age of technology, is becoming more and more prevalent in the world. Threat actors (or more commonly known as hackers) have been gaining attention by breaking into the companies that protect not only other companies but the government as well. So what chance do you, a simple family user, have against these sophisticated threat actors? Eric Vanderveer of Intricate Security will cover a list of things that can help secure and improve your family’s home network.
Instructor: Eric Vanderveer
Location: Room 307
Advanced registration required. You may register with a debit/credit card by calling (989) 358-7295, or email youngc@alpenacc.edu

The Art of ARC Welding
2022-04-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus, 5800 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Arc welding is not just for a special area on the shop floor anymore. Recognized as a creative hobby option, arc welding is for those looking for a special hands-on opportunity. Tailored for the beginner welder, the Tuesday session offers building blocks for the Thursday session.
Instructor: Ed Howe, Faculty
Location: Room 107
Advanced registration required. You may register with a debit/credit card by calling (989) 358-7295, or email youngc@alpenacc.edu

Smart Money Michigan Kids Read
2022-04-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | East Tawas Library, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI, 48730, United States
The staff of the Northland Area Credit Union will be sharing ideas designed to improve and promote financial literacy. Each household will receive a free copy of the book, “Count on Pablo” by Barbara deRubertis.
Free and open to children up to the 3rd grade.
Sponsored by Michigan Credit Unions
Co Sponsored by: Michigan Financial Wellness Network

Rustic Medicine
2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Alpena Community College Oscoda Campus, 5800 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Injuries can happen any day, anywhere, Designed to help those enjoying Michigan outdoors both skillfully & safely, this course will prepare you to address serious injuries using commonly available materials.
Instructor: Robert Kutschman, ACC Nursing Faculty
Location: Room 301
Advanced registration required. You may register with a debit/credit card by calling (989) 358-7295, or email youngc@alpenacc.edu

2022 Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop: Offshore Session
2022-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, and local fishery organizations is holding a virtual Lake Huron – Offshore Session Fisheries Workshop.
This online workshop offers current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fisheries. We look forward to hosting your questions!
Registration for this event is free, but you must register by Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
In addition to receiving a confirmation email directly following this registration process, a link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to all registrants on the morning of April 28.
To register visit: Fisheries Workshops | Michigan Sea Grant

2022 Michigan Bushcraft Spring Gathering
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-08 | Lumbermans Monument, 5401 Monument Road, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
After a two year hiatus, we’re pleased to announce that we are once again hosting the Michigan Buscraft Spring Gathering!
Join us at Lumberman’s Monument Visitors Center in Oscoda on May 6-8 for a chance to meet up with fellow bushcrafters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. On Saturday, May 7th, there will be a full day of presentations by the MI Bushcraft volunteer team.
The Gathering and presentations are free to attend at any point during the day. If you’d like to camp, AuSable River campsites can be reserved at recreation.gov or in-person at Lumberman’s Monument that weekend. Dispersed camping in the national forest is another option, and there are hotels and amenities in nearby Oscoda.
PLEASE NOTE: Monument Campground is closed to the public until May 30th and per the USFS only event volunteers will be permitted to stay overnight on the actual grounds during the event.
May 7th Event Schedule:
9am – Compass Basics with Melissa Hardwick
10am – Axe Theory with Ethan Goss
11am – Survival psychology with Brooke Whipple
12pm – Wilderness first aid kits with Al Coutts
1pm – Shelter tours with The Hammock Crew
2pm – Knot Krazy Talk with Greg Foltz
3pm – Leatherwork using household items with Tim parsell
4pm – Bannock cooking with Brooke Whipple

Northern Michigan Archaeology
2022-05-10 18:30 (America/Detroit) | East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman St, East Tawas, MI, 48730, United States
Free and open to the public with refreshments served!
Archaeologist James Renn has worked professionally in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, West Texas and now his home state of Michigan. Although his research interests mainly focus on prehistoric land use and subsistence behavior, he has recently worked on an excavation project at Lumberman’s Monument. He also enjoys teaching children and adults how to make replicas of ancient tools.
Need answers? Call (989) 362-2651

Veteran's Information Session
2022-05-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Oscoda/AuSable Senior Center, 653 South State Street, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
The Iosco County Veteran Service Officer will provide a Veteran’s Benefits Information Session for Veterans, their Families and Widows. Prior to the start if free luncheon at each of the Iosco County Commission on Aging locations.
11:15am: Presentation
12:00-12:30: Lunch
For reservations or questions contact Ron Whitney:
(989) 362-6571
RWhitney@IoscoCounty.org

Native Plant Sale
2022-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Tawas Point State Park Lighthouse, 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, MI, 48730, United States
It’s back! Native Plant Sale Fundraiser outside of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.
A recreation passport is required for entrance to the park.
Join us to see, learn about, and buy native plants for your home or business. This event is scheduled until 2pm, or until plant supplies are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Plants will be Michigan grown and Michigan genotypes, from 2 & 2.5 inch pots priced at $4 and $6 respectively. Some quart or gallon pots may also be available as marked. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card via PayPal.
Sunrise Side Master Gardeners will be present to answer your questions and help with your selections. Click here for the list of plants, subject to availability.
For more information contact Gloria Kershaw: gkerwalle@charter.net or call (989) 305-6196

Focus on Life Dinner
2022-05-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | MI
Iosco County Right to life, a pro-life group, will have a speaker who is pro-life.
More details to follow.
This Dinner will be taking place on Newman Street in East Tawas

Veterans Benefits Fair
2022-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Rushman Hall, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI, 48730, United States
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and the Iosco County Veterans Affairs Office presents: Veterans Benefit Fair.
Gathering together to meet the needs of our Veterans
Have a question on services or benefits?
Register here to attend! https://michiganvbf2022.eventbrite.com
Participating Agencies:

VA Representatives
DD-214 Retrieval
Veteran Service Officers
Employment Resources
Housing Resources
Health Care Resources
Employment Resources
Education Resources
Community Non-Profits
Quality of Life Resources
And many more!

Vendors contact: Ryan Sanderson at (989) 448-9670
Email: SandersonR2@Michigan.gov
Veterans Contact: Ron Whitney at (989) 362-6571
Email: RWhitney@IoscoCounty.org

Museum Opens
2022-05-21 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Wurtsmith Air Museum, 4071 E Van Ettan S, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
The Wurtsmith Air Museum is officially open for the season!
The Wurtsmith Air Museum has thousands of items on
display, waiting for you to learn about. Here are just a few:

WWI Uniform with its history documented
Local WWI pilot’s flight manual & dog tags
Norden Bomb Sight
Submarine models & history
Tuskegee Airmen Training in Oscoda
The movie “Fighter Squadron” was filmed on base
Letters & artifacts from the Korean War
Coast Guard & Merchant Marine articles
Viet Nam uniforms, medals, patches and a local 4-Star General display
Women in the Military
Information about the KC-135 crash at Wurtsmith in 1988
Kalitta Air history
Ric Mixter “Bombs Away” DVD including his flight on the
“Old Crow Express”, the last B-52 to leave WAFB
An expanded Wurtsmith Room full of historical information/pictures/articles and more

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2022-05-25 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Ausable Valley Community Mental Health Authority, 5805 Cedar Lake Road, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Ausable Valley CMH Mental Health Awareness Training Center Presents: Youth Mental Health First Aid
This is a free in-person course and you must be 18 years or older. After the course you will be able to recognize common signs and symptoms oof mental health challenges and understand how to interact with a young person in crisis. You will also better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

Kirtland's Warbler Festival
2022-06-03 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurt Drive, Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
An educational celebration of the Kirtland’s Warbler, its habitat, and the communities located in the jack pine ecosystem – Kirtland’s Country.
Schedule of events:

5:00 pm – Wine and Beer Tasting with Appetizers
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Nature Walks
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Keynote Speaker – Joyanne Mittig, American Bird Conservancy – Forestry for Michigan Birds

Kirtland's Warbler Festival
2022-06-04 07:00 - 15:40 (America/Detroit) | CRAF Center, 606 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
An educational celebration of the Kirtland’s Warbler, its habitat, and the communities located in the jack pine ecosystem – Kirtland’s Country.
Schedule of events:

7:00 am Registration Desk Opens
7:30 am – 9:30 am – 1st Field Trip
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – 2nd Field Trip
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Featured Artist – Kim Diment
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Featured Author – Bill Rapai
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Kid’s Tent, Vendors, Agency personnel, Young Artists’ contest artwork display, and more
Presentations 12:30 pm – 3:40 pm
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm – Kirtland’s Warbler Films with introduction by Bill Rapai
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Alison Világ – Dispatches from Paradise: Observing Avian Migration at Whitefish Point, Michigan
2:40 pm – 3:40 pm – Jim McGrath – Michigan Frogs by Sight and Sound

Tactical Life Saver/Self-Aid-Buddy-Care seminar
2022-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Munyon Tactical, 110 E Park Street, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
No matter how rapid the arrival of a Responder, Bystanders will always be FIRST on a case.
This course will teach you how to quickly stop blood loss. Teachers, Churches, Workplace, Public Service and You

Springtime in the Forest: Nature Study
2022-06-13 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Holistic Hands-on Learning for ages 4-9!

The Oscoda Writers Group
2022-06-14 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
The Oscoda Writers Group is a friendly group that welcomes anybody that loves to write. Meetings start with reading aloud stories, poems, and personal essays on a common subject chosen the previous week; the members then offer helpful comments rather than criticism of each others work. Short impromptu writing exercises usually follow, but at times discussions erupt and the time seems to evaporate as members engage in lively conversations.

Thinking about Homeschooling?
2022-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Ever wonder if there was another option for your child’s education?
Q&A:

How to start
Organizing
Curriculum options
Community Support
Getting Help
What to do next

Including information from:

Area Homeschool Co-Ops
Homeschool Parents
Certified Educators
Enrichment Organizations
Library Programs
Michigan Law

One Water Gathering
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-18 | Alpena, Alpena, MI, 49707, United States
An international conference bringing professionals and partners from both sides of Lake Huron together to explore solutions, share best practices and celebrate a sustainable future for Lake Huron.
Attendees will include Canadian, United States, First Nations and Tribal partners, municipal leaders, watershed groups, regulatory agencies, engineers, landscape architects, school administrators, educators, artists, writers, musicians and volunteers who all share a common goal of supporting a healthy Lake Huron forever.
June 17: All-day conference
June 18: Optional field trips around the Alpena area
For more information and to register visit Lake Huron Forever

Animals from Around the World
2022-06-21 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
with Wildlife Safari
Live animals!
Safe and fun!
Up-close & Hands-on
Sponsored by 2022 Summer Reading club: Oceans of possibilities
Need answers? Call (989) 362-2651

Animals from Around the World
2022-06-21 14:00 (America/Detroit) | East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman St, East Tawas, MI, 48730, United States

Wurtsmith/Oscoda PFAS Community Meeting
2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team will host a community meeting on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base/Oscoda Area per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) environmental investigations. Representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will provide presentations and updates. EGLE will provide updates on the status of the Remedial Investigation and two Interim Remedial Actions at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, water quality standards, and the Oscoda area January monitoring well sampling results. MDHHS will provide updates on residential well resampling and fish, deer, wildlife, and foam advisory reminders.
Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations.
How to attend the online meeting:
To attend the online meeting, register at bit.ly/3sdtHS3 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. Pre-registration and providing a name is not required to attend the meeting. You can click the link above at the start of the meeting (6:00 pm).
You may also call in at 636-651-3142, and enter conference code [REDACTED].

Welcome Home Weekend
2022-06-25 11:00 - 2022-06-26 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Wurtsmith Air Museum, 4071 E Van Ettan S, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
WWII Encampment-Free exhibits
11am-3pm

Clean Eating
2022-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Free & open to the public with refreshments served!
If you are looking to eat healthier, then this program is for you. Certified Health Coach Tawni Schriber of Holistic Health and Wellness will teach you how to estalish healthier eating habit, adopt a healthy lifestyle and set health goals.

Camp 911
2022-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Goodar Fire Department, 4471 E. Countyline Road, South Branch, MI, 48761, United States
This year we are happy to announce that Goodar Township Fire Department will be hosting a Camp 911 for kids and their parents to attend. We are putting on this Camp 911 for Ogemaw and Iosco County families to attend.
Camp 911 will help kids understand the importance of home safety, child abduction and will be able to go around and learn about Police, Fire and EMS services. Along with other activities that will have for them to attend.

Finger printing for kids
Smoke house (learn what to do in event of fire)
T-shirts for attending event plus safety information
Learning positive reinforcement
Kids can explore the fire trucks, police cars, ambulances and even helicopters that are going to be here
For the older kids to meet Fire Cadets to learn what it takes to become one

REPCO Animal Encounters
2022-07-12 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI, 48750, United States
Professionally trained wildlife educators offer an interactive, entertaining and educational experience featuring ten species from around the world.
2022 Summer Reading Club | Oceans of Possibilities
