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2024 Osceola County Fair features showmanship, concerts
EVART — The 2024 Osceola County 4-H FFA Fair will kick off Saturday, July 27 and run through Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Osceola County Fairgrounds, 101 Recreation Ave. in Evart. The annual fair is an opportunity for 4-H'ers and FFA participants to show off their hard work throughout...
Cadillac Area YMCA continues to grow
CADILLAC — The Cadillac Area YMCA reached a significant milestone in 2023 — more than 100,000 member check-ins. The YMCA, founded in Cadillac in 2002, serves members predominantly from Wexford, Missaukee and Osceola counties, but everyone is welcome. The Cadillac Y also participates in the YMCA Nationwide program, which allows the use of most other YMCA facilities across the U.S.
‘FunFest,’ Evart’s dulcimer festival, returns for the 50th year
EVART — The Original Dulcimer Players Club presents the 50th annual acoustic instrument festival called FunFest. Traditionally known as the Evart Dulcimer Festival, you’ll find a variety of talented musicians plucking, strumming and singing their hearts out. Boasting about 30 stage performances and 200 workshops over the three days, there’s no shortage of fun. “There’s something for everyone. If you love traditional music or you love old time music, or you love acoustic music, this is a great place to be. You can hear all sorts of things, bluegrass, old time Celtic, and sometimes you’ll hear people singing pop tunes as well,” said Brian Burchett, dulcimer club president.
Evart FunFest on 50th year of family-friendly music
EVART — Celebrating a half-century of harmony, the Evart FunFest returns for its 50th iteration July 18-20 at the Osceola County Fairgrounds, 101 Recreation Ave., Evart. Brian Burchett is celebrating its milestone anniversary in his second year managing the acoustic festival. “We’re pretty proud of 50 years, a half-century...
Silent Observer unveils tool to help find area's 'Most Wanted'
LAKE CITY — The Cadillac Area Silent Observer has a new tool in its arsenal to help find people on its “Most Wanted” list. The silent observer program unveiled its new mobile trailer outside of the Missaukee County Sheriff’s Department in Lake City Thursday. The trailer has a 3-foot by 6-foot sign attached to it and security cameras.
Where to listen to live music for free this summer
MECOSTA, OSCEOLA, LAKE COUNTIES — Welcome back to your hub for all the free musical experiences this summer. Echo Through the Timber: 7-9:15 p.m. at Wenger Pavilion, 876 Michigan Ave., Baldwin. This week features Jazz Deluxe with Robin Connell and Paul Brewer, playing melodic swing. Hemlock Park Concert Series:...
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