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Happenings
May 21, 2019


422 W. Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI 48661
989-345-2821
In This Issue
  • May 30, SMS & OHHO Choir
  • June 7 Nor-east'r Music Festival
  • June 7, 4th Annual Surline Elementary PTO Color Run
  • June 7, Back to the Bricks
  • June 8, 4th Annual Taste of the Cozy Corner
  • June 9, Youth Bowling Extravaganza
  • June 27, Brahnam's Gem & Design Event
  • July 13 2nd annual Junk in the Trunk
  • Sept. 14, Rob & Big's Truck Pull
  • Sept. 28 & 29, White Dog Trail Run
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Vault 302 Presents Relics & Rarities
302 W. Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI 48661
989-701-2609

Great Lakes Workwear
126 W. Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI 48661
989-343-5500
Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion
U.S. Army Recruiting Station
2204 S M-76, Suite A1 in West Branch
989-343-0529

98.5 WUPS
125 West Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville
Requests: 800-968-HITS
989-366-5364
Chamber Connections & Business After Hours
***If you would like to sponsor either of these in 2020,
please let us know they are filling up.
Thank You to Compassionate Care Home Health for hosting our May Chamber Connections Breakfast & to everyone who attended.
Thank you to Hart Buick GMC
for hosting the May Business After Hours! 
Thank you to everyone who attended.
West Branch Visitors  Bureau 
422 Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI      
West Branch Rising Tide Updates ~
Be "in the know" with what's happening in West Branch &
The Rising Tide Program   
It is very exciting that West Branch received the Rising Tide Program that is guided with the governor. Please check out this website for updates and progression of the Rising Tide Project. The topics of focus for West Branch are Child Care, Housing, Attraction/Retention of Talent, Downtown, and Marketing/Branding.        

West Branch Fireworks
To get updated information on when meetings are and how you can help with fundraising please visit the facebook page.
Save the date: July 4th Fireworks!

The next meeting is:
June 9 @ 6 p.m. @ Logger's Depot

Memorial Day Parade
When: May 27
Time: 11 a.m.
Down Houghton Ave.
Sunrise Side Lifelong Learning Presents:
First Friday Farm Tours 2019
Michigan State University Extension of Ogemaw County invites you to join them for one of these dates:

The tours will be on the 1st Fri. of the months May-Sept. from 9 am - noon.

June 7, July 5, August 2 & September 6.
Participation is free, and is open to anyone, but pre-registration will be required.

For more Information contact Phil Durst, MSU Extension at [email protected] or
Ian Sawyer at 989-345-0692
MidMichigan Health Foundation Happenings!
Six-Week "Healthy Weighs" Program Begins in May!!

Open House for New Emergency Room
When: Wed. May 22, 2019
Time: 3 - 6 P.M.

June 1, 2019 ~ Soles for Cardio
~ 5K Run ~ 5K Walk ~ Wellness Walk
Registration is at 8 am or Preregister Here by May 19 for a discount.

June 1, 2019 ~ Arial Heart Photo
11:45 am @ Tollfree Wellness Park

June 1, 2019 ~ Golf Ball Drop
12 Noon @ Tollfree Wellness Park

For More Information , call 989-343-3694
Free Sports Physicals
When: June 4 & 5
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Medical Arts Center
335 E. Houghton Ave.
West Branch

Annual Fly In 2019
West Branch Community Airport
1519 Airport Rd.
Saturday June 15, From 8 a.m. - Noon
Cats on Mats
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM

YOGA & RESTORATIVE GUIDED MEDITATION - For everyone! Bring your yoga mat and we will provide the cats to add an extra level of relaxation along with healthy snacks and drinks. $15 - Proceeds to benefit the animals in the care of Claws and Paws Rescue in downtown West Branch.
Stock Your Cellar
4th Annual Wine Tasting and Clearance Sale

Thursday May 23, 2019
Tasting begins at 5:00PM

Join the staff of the Tipsy Bear Bistro with our Fourth Annual Wine Tasting and Clearance Sale.

Featuring 20 wines from around the world & last year’s vintage to make room for this year’s vintage.

Many wines by the case at slashed prices. We will also be serving up fabulous Appetizer Menu to pair with your wines.

5 Wine Tastings for $5.00 or 12 Wine Tastings for $10.00 

SMS & OHHS Choirs
May 30th @ 7 p.m.
OHHS Auditorium

Nor-East'r Music & Arts Festival
Fun in the Shade Trees
When: Friday - Sunday June 7 - 9, 2019
Where: Oscoda County Fairgrounds,
West of Fairview

4th Annual Surline Elementary
PTO Color Run
The 4th Annual Surline Elementary PTO Color Run is coming June 7, 2019. They are in need of sponsors.  Click Here  to be a Sponsor.

If you want to participate in the run, Click Here for participation form or go to surlineelementarycolorrun.eventbrite.com

Back to the Bricks 2019 Tour
Back to the Bricks is coming to West Branch!
When: June 7, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Houghton Ave.

4th Annual Taste of the Cozy Corner
When: June 8th
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Green Briar Golf Course (Hosted by Ernie & Pam)
3379 E. Sage Lake Rd. Lupton

Youth Bowling Extravaganza & Bowling Tournaments @ Ogemaw Lanes
When: June 9th
Time: 12p.m. - 6p.m.
Where: Ogemaw Lanes

2019 Music in the Park
Schedule of Entertainment
June 27 - B Side Growlers (Blues/Jazz)
July 11 - Taylor Tucky (Country)

All Shows Start @ 7:00 P.M.

The Gem & Design Event of The Year
Independence Day Parade
The Parade will be July 4 @ 6 p.m. Click Here  to get the parade form. Don't forget ...If your having a vehicle in the parade, we need a copy of the liability Insurance of the vehicle being driven. 
Junk in the Trunk Hosted by Claws & Paws Rescue
2nd Annual Junk in the Trunk at West Branch Outlet Shops
When: Sat. July 13, 2019
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLAWS AND PAWS Rescue
The need continues to grow in our community for animals in need and with that need...so does our food pantry. We currently supply pet food to 3 food pantries in Ogemaw County & 1 in Roscommon County. So you may ask what we need and how you can help?
Well, there are several needs:
* We are always in need of donations of cat, kitten, dog and puppy food. It's okay if the bags are open and food can be dropped off to our office in downtown West Branch (behind Ink & Thread).
* We bag all the food into gallon ziplock bags and need ongoing help to keep it bagged up and labeled.
* We need 2 AWESOME VOLUNTEERS to oversee our food pantry and keep it organized and make sure the food is getting out to our community in a timely manner. Can you help?
This is a super easy way to help your community and make a huge difference for pets in need. Together, we are making a difference. 🐕🐾
Rob & Big's Truck Pull
First ever Truck Pull to benefit Move For Hunger!!

September 14, 2019 Hosted by Rob & Big's Moving Company
It will be held at Ogemaw Lanes and Lounge in West Branch
If you are interested in being a Sponsor for this event Click Here for More Information
1st Annual White Dog Trail Run
YMCA Camp Timbers is hosting the 1st Annual White Dog Trail Run to benefit YMCA Camp Timbers Camper Scholarships.

September 28 & 29, 2019

They are looking for Sponsors for this event as well. If you would like to be a sponsor Click Here  for information and sponsorship form.
Networking Meetings

Chamber Connections breakfast networking. 2nd Friday each month from 7-8 am at various Chamber Member locations. Please call 989-345-2821 or visit http://wbacc.com  

Business After Hours is the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at various Chamber Member location. Please call 989-345-2821 or visit http://wbacc.com  

Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at noon at China Inn- 601 Houghton Ave

Young Professional Club meets 2nd Monday at 6 p.m. at Highway Brewing Company

Optimist Club meets every Thursday from 7 am to 8 am at Kue's Cafe
Kiwanis Club of West Branch 
Meeting Tuesday's at noon at China Inn. Always looking for new members who want to help us support the children in our community. 
Denny Shumway 989-701-2507

West Branch Optimist Club
Meeting Thursday's at 7:00 am at Kue's Cafe 

Breakfast Club at Aunt Effiy's Quilting meets on Saturdays at 10 am

Ogemaw County Genealogical and Historical Society 
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at Noon 
at Trinity Episcopal Church
100 E Houghton Ave in West Branch

West Branch Merchant Meeting 
Meets first Tuesday of the month
6:00 pm at the Police Station on Page Street

Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club 
Meetings 2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am
Corner of Fairview/Rose City Roads
Call Jim 989-473-3062

Northern Blend Sweet Adelines
Meet Thursday's at 7:00 pm 
Logan Township Hall
4507 E. M-55, Prescott
Ellen 989-345-0978 

West Branch Creative Arts Association
Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm 
Fourth Street Gift Shop & Gallery
124 N. 4th Street, Public Welcome
Linda Hall 989-709-0928 for info

Sunrise Side Life Long Learning 
27 N. Rempert Road (on M-55)
Tawas City, MI 48763 
West Branch Chamber/Visitors Bureau Geocache - Check it out "Chamber of Secrets" We get great reviews on this cache!! 
Connecting Communities
 
Grayling Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Roscommon Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Standish Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Pinconning Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
St. Helen Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Mio Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Tawas City Chamber of Commerce  Click for website
Skidway Lake Chamber of Commerce 989-873-4150
Prescott Chamber of Commerce 
Rose City/ Lupton Chamber of Commerce
 
WEST BRANCH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

West Branch Visitor Bureau

Whittemore Area Chamber of Commerce Events Click Here