Oscoda-AuSable Chamber of Commerce (OACC) (since 1948)
Newsletter : Sept 27 2024
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BIGFOOT BASH COMING SOON !
Tickets are still available for the Meet & Greet, and the Speakers Event with Ranae Holland, Charlie Raymond and Dr. Jeff Meldrum.
Visit our website to learn about the speakers, buy tickets and merchandise, and see Bigfoot visiting our Sponsors.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
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P&L DEVELOPMENT & MANUACTURING | |
ROGERS FAMILY FOODS & ACE HARDWARE | |
SHORELINE PLAYERS THEATER | |
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Volunteers Needed
A wonderful way to meet new people and help our community.
Greet visitors and help them find information
about all the great things to do in our area.
Contact: director@oscodachamber.com
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Oct 10-12
Bigfoot Bash
Renowned Bigfoot speakers, hike the national forest, tell your story, ride the bigfoot bus tour, meet and mingle with other bigfoot believers and skeptics. Chainsaw carving raffle, merchandise, craft fair and bigfoot-cryptid market. Ticket Sales
(Some Events are Sold Out)
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Oct 10-12
Bigfoot Bash
Bigfoot Raffle Tickets $10
This guy is 6.5 ft tall -- come around for a selfie at the Chamber office -- and get yourself a ticket and chance to win.
Thank You Chainsaw Carver
Justin La Course.
See Bigfoot Event page for more info.
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Dec 7
Northern Lights Parade
Bundle up and come out for a spectacular parade. Local food vendors and community groups supply treats to keep you warm.
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FISH
(Friends Instantly Sharing Help)
FISH Inc., Oscoda is a group of Christians from many local churches who want to put their faith into action by expressing love and concern for our neighbors.
FISH volunteers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Contact (989) 254-9187
FISH is always looking for volunteers.
If you are interested and can help
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FOOD PANTRY
Available at the
United Methodist Church
If there is someone out there that you know who is in need of food, there is a free food pantry available at the United Methodist Church in Oscoda. Located by the entry doors nearest to the church parsonage.
The Pantry is available 24 hours per/day, 7 days a week, 365 days.
Items Free to those who need them.
Pantry refilled by community donations.
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BABY NEEDS
If anyone is in need of free supplies for babies or toddlers, such as diapers, pullups, wipes and rash cream, these are available through Iosco County MDHHS (Mi Dept of Health & Human Services)
You must be a resident of Iosco County to qualify.
Iosco County MDHHS
2145 East Huron Road
East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Ask the front desk staff at MDHHS for more information!!
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AL - ANON
Oscoda Ausable Chapter
Join us for Support and Friendship
Meetings Tuesdays 7pm
Oscoda Ausable Senior Center
653 State St, Oscoda, MI
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REVOLVE by HOPE SHORES
Sun & Mon CLOSED
Tues - Thur 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 10am - 4pm
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VETERAN'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Do you know of a local veteran who might need a helping hand? Then please contact Ron Whitney (CW5 Retired), Veteran Service Officer at (989) 362-6571 or at rwhitney@ioscocounty.org.
The Food Pantry for the Veteran's Assistance Program is available on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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YOUTH SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES
Young people interested in scouting on the Sunrise Side can participate by joining a local scouting unit. In Oscoda, the available units include:
Troop #7G is for girls who have turned 11 or completed the 5th grade. Contact Dr. Pete Mapes at (937) 212-8435.
Troop #959B is for boys who have turned 11 or completed the 5th grade. Contact Mr. Alan Avery at (989) 820-5035.
Crew #7 is for young men and young women who have turned 14 or completed the 8th grade . Contact Dr. Pete Mapes at (937)212-8435.
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SACRED HEART FAMILY CENTER
Exercise Class - Mon & Wed @ 10am
(989) 739 2746
Join Christians to exercise using light weights and in place walking
(989) 739 2746
Blanket Ministry - 2nd & 4th Monday of each month @ 1pm
Compassionate Friends - 2nd Tuesday each month @ 7pm
(tcfoscoda@gmail.com)
A self help organization offering support and friendship to bereaved families that have experienced death of child, grandchild or sibling
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GOLDEN GROCERY GIVE AWAY
(by the Michigan Community Service Agency)
A monthly free box of food that provides nutritious well balanced foods to supplement the diet of those who qualify.
You must be 60+ yrs of age, and fall within CSFP 2024 income guidelines
Household of 1
Annual income limit of $19,578 or a monthly income limit of $1,632
Household of 2
Annual income limit of $26,572 or a monthly income limit of $2,215
Household of 3
Annual income limit of $33,566 or a monthly income limit of $2,798
Larger Household Sizes
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IOSCO COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
Oscoda Senior Center,
653 State Street S.W., Oscoda
(989) 739-3668 www.ioscocoa.org
ACTIVITIES
Anytime: card games, board games, pool tables, check/checkers, electronic dart board, nature walks
Mondays
9:30am - Bridge
5:30pm - Cardio Drumming
Tuesdays
9-10am - Cardio Drumming
10:30am - Line Dancing
Wednesdays
10:30am - Intermediate Line Dancing
Thursdays
9-10am - Cardio Drumming
12:30pm - Cards
1:15pm - Crafts
6pm - Pinochle
Fridays
10:30am - Relaxation Coloring
Sundays
5pm - Euchre Night
MEALS Suggested Donation:
60+ : $4.00 <60 : $7.50
Call to Make Reservations one day in advance.
Oscoda Center: (989) 739-3668
Jeneane: (989) 728-2206
Janice: (989) 739-3781
*** Meals are Subject to Change ***
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