AU GRES — The Au Gres-Sims School District received grants totaling $73,146.26 from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, during the Spring 2 percent distribution ceremony on Monday, May 22 at the Saganing Eagle’s Landing Outreach Center in Standish.
AU GRES — The City of Au Gres has scheduled two public hearings Tuesday, June 6 to discuss matters concerning the city’s finances. Residents and concerned citizens may attend and participate in these hearings to voice their opinions and provide input.
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The following Memorial Day activities are set this Sunday, May 28: Au Gres Annual Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Au Gres, 1 p.m. The procession will begin at US-23 and Water Street in Au Gres and end at the Au Gres-Sims School. Those interested in participating in the line-up can get more information or enter by calling 989-329-7444. The top three floats will receive cash prizes: first place, $50; second place, $25; and third place, $15.
Arenac Community Funds held its annual golf outing at Huron Breeze Golf Course in Au Gres, May 19. Proceeds from the event go to Arenac Community Funds, an affiliate fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation.
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ACF invests in the future of Arena County The Arenac Community Fund held a reception May 17 to celebrate scholarship and grant recipients from the last year. The ACF Committee has three major fundraisers each year.
989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County Commissioners held their regular meeting on May 9, addressing various matters including the district library, Arenac Community Center, and solar farm concerns. Jenn Donner, director of the Iosco-Arenac District Library, presented the library's 2022 Annual Report.
The annual Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish, will host its third nature walk Wednesday, May 24. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to the McLean Nature Preserve, located at 2199 N. Flajole Road in Rhodes. The free tour begins at 4 p.m. and will have attendees exploring the preserve's picturesque trails and the region's vibrant flora and fauna. The preserve is north of Erickson Road in Garfield Township. The 'Wildflower Walk' will be led by Jim McLean and will offer an opportunity to witness the beauty of wildflowers in full bloom, observe a variety of bird species, spot turtles, and savor the views of the north branch of the Kawkawlin River.
Events slated at Depot and Welcome Center 989-387-9295 STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center in Standish is set to host a multitude of events this summer, from community garage sales and farmers markets to summer concerts and a vintage car show. The 6th Annual Arenac County Community Garage Sale will take place June 2 - 3 from 9 a.m.