Hartwick Pines to Host Three Snowshoe-Lacing Workshops

Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling is hosting three two-day snowshoe-lacing workshops Feb. 26 and 27. This is your chance to lace your own pair of snowshoes. All three workshops will be held at the Michigan Forest Visitor Center at Hartwick Pines. The workshop fee is $180, which includes all materials and equipment needed to make one pair of Ojibwe-style snowshoes with a pointed toe and pointed heel. Class size is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Theresa Neal at 906-492-3415. For more information about the workshops, including photos, go online to www.michigan.gov/dnrevisitorcenters and click on Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

2011 Indian River Winterfest

Fun Things to Do in Northern Michigan

The Indian River Winterfest kicks off this weekend with a variety of events for all.

Friday, January 28th
7:30 -9:00am “Business before Hours” at Citizens National Bank
5:00 - 10:00pm Winterfest Poker Run
6:00 -10:00pm Lions Club Bingo
12:00pm Downtown Business Snowman Contest Judging
 
Saturday, January 29th

9:00am - 4:00pm  Indian River Sprint Dogsled Races- Hometown Inn
12:00 - 4:00pm    “Taste of the North” at the Indian River Golf Club
                            Cross country skiing, wine tasting and delicious food
                             from local restaurants, to benefit the Wildwood Grooming Fund
3:00 - 5:00pm    Fire Department Broomball Challenge:
                          Tuscarora vs Topinabee - Ice Rink; Cooperation Park
5:00 - 6:30pm   Dusk Snowshoe Hike - Burt Lake State Park
5:00 - 8:00pm   Indian River Physical Therapy Family Skating Party Ice Rink; Cooperation Park
8:00pm             Winterfest Party at The Inn Between, River St., Indian River

Sunday, January 30th
8:00am - 12:00pm VFW Breakfast
9:00am - 4:00pm Indian River Sprint Dogsled Races- Hometown Inn
For more information - 231-238-9325 or http://www.irchamber.com/