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Senior TRIP

Date: Friday, May 3

Last Updated: June 7th, 2023

Location: Indian River, MI 49749

Hosted By: Inland Lake Secondary School


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GHS Prom (tentative)

Date: Saturday, May 4

Last Updated: February 4th, 2024

Location: Gaylord, MI 49735

Hosted By: Gaylord Community Schools


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Blessing of the Bikes - Houghton Lake

Date: Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Last Updated: March 23rd, 2024

Location: Houghton Lake Chamber-Commerce, 1625 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


Event Details: 2nd Annual Houghton Lake Blessing of the Bikes  located at the Chamber of Commerce / Houghton Lake Playhouse,  1625 W Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. 10:30am - 2pm. Bikes and riders will be blessed. ATV, UTV, classic car are welcome. Coffee & Donuts Hour 10:00-11:00 Sponsored by Apex Insurance Services. Flag Raising / National Anthem Blessing of the Bikes following Fun ride around Houghton lake (Open to licensed vehicles only) One free door prize ticket with $10 donation to benefit the Houghton Lake Fireworks Fund. Join us for Music, prizes, 50/50 raffle, Yettie Old World Food Truck & more vendors.


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Let's Get Swifty

Date: Saturday, May 4 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Last Updated: March 23rd, 2024

Location: Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


Event Details: Weren't able to get tickets to T. Swift's latest concert?  Shake it off friends and join us for this drop in program where we will stream the concert film and do some crafts we know you'll love all too well.  Stay for a little, or stay for the whole show. We'll let you know when it's time to go.  Please note: this film is PG-13 due to language.


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Sadie Bass LIVE at Copper Kettle Distilling

Date: Saturday, May 4 from 11:30 pm to 2:00 am

Last Updated: April 25th, 2024

Location: Copper Kettle Distilling, 939 W Houghton Lake Dr, Prudenville, MI 48651, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


Event Details: Doors open at 6pm Local opener at 6:30pm Kenneth Barth Sadie Bass 7:30pm (90 minute acoustic set) https://www.sadiebassmusic.com/ We will have several paid for VIP tables that are already booked and paid for the Sadie Show, but aside from that, it will be Standing Room Only outside. FREE & Open to the public! We are thrilled to announce an unforgettable evening of music and celebration at Copper Kettle Distilling. On May 4th, we'll be hosting the incredibly talented Sadie Bass for a live performance that promises to captivate and uplift. Hailing from a rich musical background, Sadie Bass brings a unique blend of soul, blues, and folk to the stage. With a voice that's both powerful and soul-stirring, she effortlessly weaves melodies that resonate with audiences of all ages. See less


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Nonfiction Book Talk

Date: Tuesday, May 7 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Last Updated: February 8th, 2024

Location: Roscommon Area District Library, 106 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


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Late Start for ILS

Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 7:30 am to 8:45 am

Last Updated: August 30th, 2023

Location: Indian River, MI 49749

Hosted By: Inland Lake Secondary School


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Book Talk

Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Last Updated: February 8th, 2024

Location: Roscommon Area District Library, 106 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


Event Details: Read the title for the month and discuss


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Top Academic Dinner for Class of 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Last Updated: June 7th, 2023

Location: Indian River, MI 49749

Hosted By: Inland Lake Secondary School


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FIT Assessment Results - Houghton Lake/Prudenville

Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Last Updated: April 4th, 2024

Location: Denton Township Offices, 2565 S Gladwin Rd, Prudenville, MI 48651, USA

Hosted By: Gaylord High School


Event Details: MSU Extension presents the results of the Roscommon County wide Tourism Assessment - FIrst Impression Join others at Denton Township Hall to hear the results of the Prudenville/Houghton Lake assessment.  OR listen to the results on your own via zoom.   RSVP to receive the zoom link A county wide assessment of our community was conducted by Michigan State University Extension (MSUE).  Overall results for Roscommon County to be held at Markey Township Hall, 7400 E. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake Mi 48629.  May 1 - Begins at 5:30pm - County Results, Markey Tsp Hall, in person event May 8, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual - Prudenville/Houghton Lake Results May 15, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual - St. Helen Results May 22, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual - Village of Roscommon Results RSVP to receive the virtual meeting links The MSU Extension Tourism Team in partnership with the Roscommon County Economic Development Team invite you to attend the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Community Forum Series to share the results of the 2023 Roscommon County Regional Tourism Assessment. These are free events taking place throughout May of 2024! WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This event is open to anyone interested in the future of Roscommon County and the surrounding region. Business owners, elected officials, organizations, educators and residents are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP with the link  https://events.anr.msu.edu/roscommonforum


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