Events

Community Health & Wellness Fair today in Sterling

August 7, 2025

Sterling Area Health Center is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deep River Township Hall, 525 E. State St. in Sterling.

Community Calendar

August 6, 2025

Music in the Park at Au Gres City Park at 6:30 p.m. featuring The Pool Boys.

31st Au Gres Cruiser’s Rock and Roll Weekend parades down main, packs lot

July 30, 2025

The Au Gres Cruiser’s Rock and Roll Weekend brought scores of vehicles and spectators to Au Gres last weekend. For more photos, see the online edition of this story at www.arenacindependent.com

Local author book signing Thursday night in East Tawas

July 30, 2025

6 p.m. at the East Tawas Community Center Thursday, July 31: Lance Parrish and Tom Gage will sign books and give a talk sponsored by the Iosco-Arenac District Library

Ceyx, Rhett Yocom Blues Band playing this week’s concerts

July 29, 2025

Wednesday night - don't miss Motor City Fever presented by Gary Johnson at 7 p.m. at the Mary Johnston Memorial Library in Standish.

More than 100 teams complete canoe marathon

July 29, 2025

For the first time in history more than 100 boats have finished the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. The event, which took place overnight July 26-27, included 230 competitors from Michigan, 18 other U.S. states, Canada, Great Britain and Beliz, and drew thousands of spectators.

Art Camp Open House Showcase at Standish Art Center

July 24, 2025

The Northeast Michigan Arts Council cordially invites the general public to attend an Open House Showcase at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23 in Standish on Friday, July 25 at 12:30 p.m.

31st Au Gres Cruiser’s Rock and Roll Weekend starts Friday

July 24, 2025

Fun will continue through the weekend with cruises, car shows and more Saturday and Sunday.