Curtis Michigan Special Events Calendar 2008

Ice Rink - the outdoor ice rink at Curtis Park will not be available this winter due to constuction of the Erickson Cultural Center.
CCAC looks forward to providing the ice rink next winter.
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January 26th, 2008 (Saturday) - Curtis Community Arts Council Coffee House Performance musical performance by Uncle John's Band at the Park Center Building. $5 donation per person at the door. Coffee and refreshments will be available.
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Armstrong and Family
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February 16th , 2008 (Saturday) (Held the same weekend as presidents day)14th Annual Winter Carnival –
Sponsored by: Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce
Many fun events on the ice – South Manistique Lake, Chili Cook-off, Curtis Fish Coop ( Ice Fishing) Music, Food Booths, Bake Sale, Children’s Games, Cake Walk, Children’s Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid’s Mini Sled Challenge and Snow Sculptures. Curtis Chamber of Commerce Raffle Drawing. Fireworks over the lake at dusk (approx) at 6:30 pm Saturday night
…sponsored by: Three Lakes Fireworks Council.
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March 13th & 15th , 2008 (Thursday & Saturday) Curtis Community Arts Council and Portage Players presents "UP Home Companion" held at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn. Come enjoy an exciting evening performance along with an Hors d'oeuvre & Dessert Buffet. Proceeds to benefit CCAC.
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April 19th, 2008 (Saturday) 50's / 60's DANCE - sponsored by the 3 Lakes Area Fireworks Council
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May 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2008
6th Annual Walleye Jamboree ~ Memorial Weekend
6th Annual Walleye Jamboree in Curtis, Michigan on South and Big Manistique Lakes. Prizes for the largest walleyes caught over the 3 day weekend. GRAND PRIZE: Boat Package. $50 entry fee per person (adults). Amateurs only. Fee includes steak dinner at Interlaken Lodge. Kids Division: age 12 years and younger $10 entry fee. Proceeds go towards lake improvements. For more information call 906-586-3454 or www.portageanglersclub.org .
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June 19th, 20th & 21st, 2008 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) 2008 Above the Bridge Songwriters Weekend Sponsored by Curtis Community Arts Council and Eagle Radio 96.7 Newberry, 101.5 Gaylord - call Kelly Chamberlin for more informatio 906-586-6000
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June 29th , 2008 (Sunday) “FOLLYWOOD" Variety Show and Luncheon - A variety show not (nor will ever be) ready for prime time. Sponsored by: Curtis Community Arts Council. All proceeds benefit CCAC.
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July 6th , 2008 (Sunday)
4th of July Parade & Fireworks Parade at 12:30 and Fireworks at dusk. Lions club chicken BBQ and Chamber food and beer tent. Curtis puts on one of the best and largest fireworks displays in the area, if anyone would like to donate to the fireworks council checks can be made out to:
3 Lakes Area Fireworks Council
P.O. Box 354
Curtis, MI. 49820
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Music in the Park – Sponsored by: Curtis Community Arts Council – Thursdays beginning at 6:30 pm at Curtis Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy!
* June 26th - Music by: TBA
* July 3rd - Music by: TBA
* July 10th - Music by: The Pubrunners www.pubrunners.net
* July 24th - Music by: TBA
* July 31st - Music by: TBA
* August 7th - Music by: TBA

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July , 2008 (Sunday) - CCAC Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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July 17th, 18th & 19th, 2008 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) – Theatrical Performance of "Jefferson & Adams" written by playwright Howard Ginsberg, directed by Claude File and performed by The Portage Players
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July, 2008 The Young Actors' Workshop
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July 26th , 2008 (Saturday) - CCAC's 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting and Auction Fundraiser Sponsored by Curtis Community Arts Council and Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn. This event is held at Chamberlin's and all proceeds benefit CCAC. For more information call Kelly Chamberlin at 906-586-6000.
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August 6th, 2008 (First Wednesday in August every year)
Curtis Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sales & Flea Market Held in Curtis beginning at 10 am – Sales, Food and Drawings
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August 9th , 2008 (Saturday) - Tri-Lakes Triathlon Hosted by the CCAC, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce. For complete registration form and information visit www.hnjh.org
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August 11th, 2008 (Monday) - Performance by Jeff Daniels (actor / musician) CCCA Erickson Cultural Center - Call 906-586-9974 for more information and tickets. www.jeffdaniels.com or www.myspace.com/jeffdaniels
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August, 2008 (Sunday) Curtis Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing held at Blue Heron Golf Course. Call Rick Soder for more information at 906-586-9832
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August 30th, 2008 (Saturday) Art on the Lake
Full of fun. Art venders, Musicical performances by
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September 27th, 2008 (Saturday) Octoberfest
Curtis Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Octoberfest. Held in downtown Curtis at the corner of Lake St & Main St. from 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Local vendors, children's games, face painting, Chamber sponsored beer tent with UP micro-brewed beer, German inspired food, all day entertainment.
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October, 2008 Harvest Moon Ball
Cocktails Hour begins at 5:00 pm. Music. Please call the Chamber for details: 906-586-3700.
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November 28th & 29th , 2008 (Friday & Saturday) a weekend of holiday events …
Curtis A Glow…join us to light up the town for the holidays
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Holiday Gala …Deck the Walls … Saturday, November 29th , 2008