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January 2008

February 2008
February 2 Harrison Area Economic Development Corporation / Harrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
  Where: Surrey House Restaurant & Saloon
  Cost:
  More Details:  Harrison Chamber of Commerce, (989) 539-6011; or email harrisonchamber@sbcglobal.net
  Description Of Event: Dinner and entertainment; fun to socialize and get caught up to date on the Harrison Area events and progress.
  Please RSVP at the Chamber office by Jan 26th 539-6011
February 16 Frost Bite Open - 20th year. THIS IS OUR FINAL YEAR
  Where: Budd Lake, Harrison MI
  Check In/Open Registration:
  Click Here for Registration Form. We accept Visa & MasterCard
  Tee Off:
  Cost:
  More Details:  Harrison Chamber of Commerce, (989) 539-6011; or email harrisonchamber@sbcglobal.net
  Description Of Event: Event takes place on 5 groomed nine-hole courses, where novice and veteran golfers hit brightly colored tennis balls over the snow. Bring a partner and sign up for the two-person scramble. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, men's and women's divisions.

More fun games include turkey bowling, the hole-in-one, men's and women's longest drive and best sled competition.

March 2008
March 8 Cash Bash Reverse Raffle
  Where: Budd Lake Bar & Grill
  Start Time:
  Cost:
  More Details:  Information & ticket purchase, stop by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, call (989) 539-6011; or contact any of the Board of Directors.
  Description Of Event: This is a reverse raffle for cash with only 168 tickets sold. Prize awards: 1st prize-$2000.00, 2nd prize-$500.00, 3rd prize-$300.00 and 4th prize-$200.00. Other prizes & silent auction during the evening.

Bucket Prizes to be raffled off also will be:
1. Detroit Red Wings Tickets for 2
2. Detroit Piston Tickets for 2
3. A Diamond Bracelet
4. A Canoe trip for 4
5. A $400.00 gift card from Glen's Market
6. Golf & Dinner package for 2
7. 50/50 drawing
Call and reserve your lucky number NOW!!!
  Event Photos: Click here

April 2008

May 2008
May 24 & 25 2008 Gun & Knife Show
  Where: Clare County Fairgrounds - 418 Fairlane, Harrison, Mi.
  When: Saturday 9am - 4pm  & Sunday 9am - 3pm
  More Details:  Information & registration: Stop by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, call (989) 539-6011; or register the day of the
May 24-25 Harrison Memorial Classic Car Show
  Registration:
  More Details:  Information & registration: Stop by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, call (989) 539-6011; or register the day of the
  Description Of Event: Cruise night starts at the fairgrounds and continues around Harrison & Budd Lake, then returning to the fairgrounds for a 50/50 drawing. Awards given to top 20 vehicles and People's Choice trophy.
  Harrison Chamber of Commerce presents:
Live ROCK-A-BILLY music by:
TWISTIN TARANTULAS
Down Town Harrison during the 9th annual Memorial Day Car/Bike Show
May 25th.
Check out the website: www.twistintarantulas.com
May 24-25 Clare Chamber Memorial Day Craft Show
  More Details:  10-3 Clare City Park for info call 989-386-2442

June 2008
June 19-21 Event Name: 24th Annual TWENTY LAKES ANTIQUE ENGINE AND TRACTOR CLUB SHOW
  Where:  Located 4.5 miles west of Harrison on Highway M-61 in Northern Clare County
  More Details:  Information & registration: Stop by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, call (989) 539-8011.
  Description Of Event: This year's feature tractor....COCKSHUTT & ALL CO-OP MACHINES and FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINES. Campers, Flea Market Vendors & Exhibitors
June 20-22 Silver Ridge Concert - Mountain Country Festival
  Where:  Farwell
  Start Time:
  End Time:
  Cost:
  More Details:  989-588-7220
June 21 Budd Lake Fishing Derby
  Where:  Budd Lake - Saxton Landing
  Start Time: 6:00 AM
  End Time: 2:00 PM
  Cost:
  Registration: 5:00 AM
  More Details:  Register at Harrison Chamber of Commerce, KD Quik Stop, or Trestain’s Long Lake Store. For information, call the Harrison Chamber of Commerce, (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: Prizes: Largest legal Muskie-$1000.00, 2nd largest Muskie prize also. Largest bass & strings of bass. Kids prizes for pan fish-$50.00, tackle box, rod & reel.
June 20 Event Name: Chamber Swing Golf Tournament
  Where:  Tamarack’s Golf Course, Harrison, MI
  Registration Form
  Registration & Raffle Tickets: Stop in at the Harrison Chamber of Commerce or call (989) 539-6011.
  More Details:  Information & registration: Stop by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, call (989) 539-6011; or register the day of the tournament.
  Description Of Event: 9 holes of golf with a cart, cash prizes for top men’s, women’s, and mixed teams.  “Business After Hours” - Raffle of “Chamber Wooden Swing” at 8PM.
Tickets on sale now.
Swing donated by Glamorie' Hair, Nails, and Tanning Salon

July 2008
July 4 Demolition Derby and Fireworks
  Where: 
  Start Time: 7:00 PM
  End Time:
  More Details:  For information regarding prices or to enter the Derby, please call the Harrison Chamber of Commerce office, (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: July 4th-USA Demolition Derby: 7PM July 4th-Fireworks: following Demolition Derby
July 4 4th of July Parade
  Theme:   Looking into the Future!
  Start Time: 1:00 PM
  Parade Application
  Registration: Stop by the Chamber office for a parade entry form. There is no cost to be in the parade and we are challenging all to enter!
July 19 4th annual Clare Main Street Car Show
  More Details:  10-3:30pm for more info call 989-386-9190
July 21-23 Silver Ridge Concerts - Rock Music Festival
  Start Time:
  More Details: 989-588-7220

August 2008
August 1-2 Clare County Crazy Quilters  27th annual Quilt Show
  Where:  Hayes Township Civic Center
2055 East Townline Lk Rd
Harrison, MI 48625
989-386-3756
  More Details:  Quilt raffle, Boutique, Vendors, Door prizes, Demonstrations, Handicap Accessible
No entrance fee
August 2-3 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Clare County
  Where:  Harrison High School Track
  More Details:  At this event you'll see teams raise much needed funds, honor cancer survivors and their caregivers and get lost in luminary bags that will light our pathway throughout the night. You are invited to join us this year.
For detailed information about available sponsorship opportunities and/or entering a team please contact American Cancer Society at 1-800-728-2323 or visit www.cancer.org
August 15-17 Harrison Street Fair
  Where: 
August 18-23 Clare County Fair
  Where:  Fairgrounds
  This Year's Fair Schedule
  Fairground Events for 2008
August 22 Old 27 Classic Car Tour
  Time: 10am - 1pm
August 29-30 Yoder's Amish Quilt Auction and Craft Show
  Where: 
  for more info call 989-386-2872

September 2008

October 2008

November 2008
November 1 Murder Mystery Dinner - PASTA, PASSION & PISTOLS
  Where:  Surrey House in Harrison
  Start Time:
  Cost:
  Registration:
  More Details:  For more information call the Chamber office at (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: Price includes dinner, entertainment and Murder Mystery.
  Event Photos: Click to enlarge:




 
November 20 Harrison Community Christmas Celebration, Santa Claus, & Memorial Tree Lighting
  Where: 
  Start Time:
  More Details:  For more information call the Chamber office at (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: Lighting of the town Christmas tree, cookies, punch, HHS Band plays and Santa arrives.
  Event Photos: Click to enlarge:
November 18 Santa Arrives at Harrison Community Library
  Start Time:
  More Details:  For more information call the Chamber office at (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: Santa arriving at the Harrison Library...No cost to all kids!

December 2008
December 1-31 Festival Of Lights at City Park
  Start Time:
  More Details:  For more information call the Chamber office at (989) 539-6011.
  Description Of Event: Displays & lights are up after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day and will be turned on every evening for your enjoyment. Open to the public at no charge.
December 17-18 Harrison Community Decorating Contest
  More Details:  For more information call the Chamber office at (989) 539-6011.

Recurring Events
Budd Lake Area Association
 
General membership meeting will be held on June 10, 2006 at 10 AM in City Hall; call (989) 539-7172 for more information.
 
Clare Chamber of Commerce
 
Yearly general membership meetings in December; monthly Business After Hours; call (989) 386-2442 for more information.
 
Clare County Convention and Visitors Bureau
 
General membership meetings are held monthly; call (989) 386-2442 for more information.
 
Clare County Historical Society
 
Open Sundays 1-5 PM May through October or by appointment. Call (989) 386-7284 or (989) 386-2442 for more information.
 
Clare County Sheriff's Reserves
 
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the basement of the Clare County Courthouse; call (989) 539-7166 for more information.
 
Clare-Gladwin RESD
 
Board meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays; call (989) 386-3851 for more information. Farwell Chamber of Commerce combination Board of Directors and general membership meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month; call (989) 588-0580 for more information.
 
Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce
 
Monthly Board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 8 AM; call (989) 426-5451 for more information.
 
Harrison Chamber of Commerce
 
Board meetings are held at 8 AM on the first Tuesday of every month; call (989) 539-6011 for more information.
 
Harrison Chamber of Commerce
 
General membership meetings are held quarterly on the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December at 8 AM at the Moose Family Center in Harrison; call (989) 539-6011 for more information.
 
Harrison City Council
 
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 AM; call (989) 539-7145 for more information.
 
Harrison Community Library
 
Friends of the library meet on the second Monday of every month, monthly Board meetings; call (989) 539-6711 for more information.
 
Harrison Community Schools
 
Board meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 7 PM; call (989) 539-7871 for more information.
 
Hayes Township
 
Monthly Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 PM; call (989) 539-7128 for more information.
 
Lions Club of Harrison
 
Monthly meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month; call (989) 539-6441 for more information.
 
Mid Michigan Community College
 
Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Michigan Room (Harrison Campus); call (989) 386-6622 for more information.
 

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