Thu Jul 29 2010 7:00 PM:

Thu Jul 29 2010 7:00 PM: Cheboygan Summer Concert Series, Washington Park.

Fri Jul 30 2010 9:00 AM: Johannesburg Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Show, every Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Charlton Township Hall parking lot. Event is ongoing through Sept. 3. Call Dave or Shirley, 786-2472.

Fri Jul 30 2010 11:00 AM: The Children's Summer Reading Program ends with a splash with a presentation from the always popular Acting Up Theater group. Shows at 11:00 am and 2:00 p.m.

Fri Jul 30 2010 7:00 PM: Bonnie and FrancoisMemorial Park, East Jordan, Music in the Park series every Friday at 7 p.m.

Fri Jul 30 2010 7:30 PM: Jeff FitzGerald& the All Niters. Friday, July 30. 7:30 pm– 9:30 pm.Jeff FitzGerald and the All Niters have been performing throughout Michigan for well over a decade! These local boys will perform a variety of Rock N' Roll and country to please all ages!Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy a free concert under the “PavilionOn Court” in downtown Gaylord. This fun family event will provide the perfect way to spend a warm summer evening.All concerts are FREE of charge and will start at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.Where to go after the show? Visit the many downtown businesses offering goods, services, and dining ranging from economical to luxurious. The friendly people of downtown Gaylord will make you feel right at home!Sponsored by the Gaylord Downtown Development Authority. For more information, please call Gaylord DDA at 989-732-4060.

Sat Jul 31 2010 8:00 AM: The Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market is considered one of the finest markets in northern Michigan! Michigan farm producers sell fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, herbs, and much more under the downtown pavilion. In the warmer months, you’ll also find outdoor plants and flowers. Ample parking is available.Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May 29 through October 30. And every Wednesday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, July through October.Don't miss the Downtown Gaylord Thanksgiving Farmers Market! November 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.CallGaylord City Hall at 989-732-4060 for more information.

Sat Jul 31 2010 7:00 PM: Stampede Saloon, 3885 Old 27 South, Gaylord, is“sports central” with a 12-foot screen. Ladies’ Nite is Tuesday. Men’s Nite is Wednesday. Virrus performs Saturday. Call 705-7100.

Sat Jul 31 2010 7:00 PM: Concerts in the Park, Bay View Park Bandshell, Alpena

Sat Jul 31 2010 7:30 PM: RFD Boys performs at the Aten Place concert series.Aten Place is located one half mile south of Cherry Hill Road on Old Mackinaw Trail in Boyne Falls. The venue is a ninety-year old oak frame barn with seating for 180, overlooking the Boyne River valley, in the shadow of Boyne Mountain.Tickets are$25 for two and$15 for singles and will go on sale at 6:30 p.m. the day of the concert, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Aten Place is a non-profit endeavor, and no food or beverage is sold on the premises. Many patrons bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission. There is also a covered picnic pavilion for those who wish to come early and enjoy the grounds and peaceful setting.For more information on this summer’s schedule visit www.atenplace.com or call Bill or Maxine Aten at 231-549-2076.

Sat Jul 31 2010 8:00 PM: St. Ignace Saints Steel Band performs at Music in Mackinaw summer concert series beginning at 8 p.m. at the amphitheater of Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City.

Sat Jul 31 2010 8:00 PM: Black Cat Concert Series, Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, continues Saturday with 2008-2009 Detroit blues challenge winner, John Latini beginning at 8 p.m. Visit www.blackcatconcerts.com for ticket information.

Sat Jul 31 2010 9:00 PM: Railside Bar and Grill, Elmira, has karaoke Friday nights. Sunday is open pool, all day. Northern Michigan rock band Seize the Carp performs today (Saturday). Call 231-546-3248.

Sun Aug 1 2010 12:00 AM: Grayling Country Club will be hosting a golf outing to benefit Mercy Hospice to assist with providing care to terminally ill patients, Sunday. Four-person teams,$55 per person with a limit of 24 teams. Prizes include golf packages, dinners and Beach Bums tickets. Call 800-424-1457 for more information or to register.

Sun Aug 1 2010 10:00 AM: Northwestern Michigan Coin and Stamp Club is presenting a Coin, Stamp and Postcard Show at Odawa Hotel, Petoskey, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, auction, door prizes and free stamps or coins for kids. Visit www.nwmcsc.org.

Sun Aug 1 2010 11:00 AM: Grass River Natural Area, near Bellaire, is hosting bluebird walks, every Sunday at 11 a.m. through Aug. 8.

Sun Aug 1 2010 1:00 PM: VFW Gaylord Post 1518 and Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a veteran’s picnic, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Otsego Lake Township Park, downtown Waters. All veterans and their families are invited to attend. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages furnished by the VFW, participants are welcome to bring other picnic dishes to share.

Sun Aug 1 2010 2:00 PM: 45th Parallel Music and Arts Association, Sounds of Summer concert series continues with country musician and storyteller, Butch Runyon, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at Northwoods Coffee House, Hillman. Tickets are by donation. Call 785-4650 for more information.

Sun Aug 1 2010 7:00 PM: Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes& Lounge in their newly remolded room, located at the corner of M-55& Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. The Dances are held every Sunday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Call 989-539-5406, if you have any questions concerning the dance.