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MAY

1-2 - Players de Noc Presents "And The Winner Is," William Bonifas Fine Arts Center Auditorium, evening performances 8 p.m., Sunday matinee 2 p.m. Tickets available at Gust Asp

4 - Shrine Circus, Wells Sports Complex, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

8 - 2009 U.P. Senior Living, learn about criminal scams, correct disposal of drugs, how to protect against mail fraud, identity theft and much more; Danforth Place, 8:30 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. start; cost $4 lunch included

9- Island in Time: An Auction for the Arts, auction items include one-of-a-kind original artwork from local artists, fine jewelry, travel packages, local services and much, much more, Fabulous food will be provided by Bobaloon's. Deb's Home Cooking and Entrees, Ect. Raffle for the chance to win a stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, a Martha Fieber original or other fabulous prizes; William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, 6:30 to 10 p.m.

5-21-6-18 - Bay Arts Membership Show, come and enjoy a potluck while you walk threw the gallery of the works of the Bonifas Centers members; William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, reception May 21, 7 to 9 p.m.; gallery walk June 2, 7 p.m. with potluck starting at 6 p.m.

25 - Rapid River Memorial Day Celebration, Rapid River

29-30 - Krusin Klassics Parade, Car Show and Rib Fest, Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Friday 7 p.m. parade down Ludington Street, rib competition downtown before the parade; Saturday, pancake breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. in the Ruth Butler Building; auto show and swap meet 7 a.m.; trophy awards 4:30 p.m.; dance 8 p.m. to midnight, music by the Cadillacs

JUNE

4 - Chamber Annual Golf Classic, includes lunch, dinner and prizes, Escanaba Country Club, 11 a.m., shotgun start

5-6 - Paul Anka in concert, Island Resort and Casino Showroom, 8 p.m. both nights, tickets $35, contact: 877-ISL-SHOW or 906-466-2941, ext. 5001 or www.islandresortandcasino.com

11-12 - Trash to Cash community rummage sale

11-12 2009 Marine Corp. League St. Convention, Island Resort and Casino, 906-280-7463

12-14 - Gladstone Indians Legion Baseball Tournament, three game guarantee age groups are for 19U, 16U, 14U & 10U, $200 per team; Contact Rich Gagnon 906-428-9531 or Jim Beauchamp 906-420-8125

12-14 - Upper Michigan Gold Horse Show, U.P. State Fairgrounds, call 906-789-9175

19 - Trash to Treasure, community property giveaway

20 - Gladstone Crazy Days, sidewalk sales and more, downtown Gladstone, call 906-428-9222

26-27 - Big Ole's Pioneer Days,weekend features family fun for all ages, as well as a lumberjack show, adult beverage tent, live music, food, special kids' activities, dog show, tour of working turn of the century village and sawmill, historical museum, and tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) and much, much more; Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Friday 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; $5 per person, $15 per family, children under 6 free; call Delta County Commerce Center 906-786-2192; www.deltami.org

26-27 - 5th Annual Flea Market Days, Bark River Sports Complex Park, Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call 906-466-2283

JULY

4 - Area Fourth of July celebrations, a large commuity celebration is held in Gladstone each year. Smaller celebrations are held in Escanba and some surrounding communities. Both Escanaba and Gladstone feature impressive fireworks displays at dusk.

10-12 - Christian Motorcycle Rally, U.P. State Fairgrounds, contact Tom Stiglitz 906-789-0922

10-12 - U.P. Off-Road 100 Off-Road Races, Bark River International Speedway, Friday 5 to 7 p.m. practice, 7 to 12 p.m. karaoke preliminary; Saturday and Sunday, racing starts at 11 a.m.; sponsor: Bark River Lions Club, contact Nicky (906) 466-9020; garylantagne@yahoo.com; www.upofforad100.com

17-18 - American Red Cross "Da" U.P. Ride for the Red, The American Red Cross Central Upper Peninsula Chapter is having its major fund-raiser in Delta County. The event will start with a street dance in Gladstone on Friday night. Saturday starts off with a parade in Gladstone followed by a scenic poker ride with a pig roast and dance later at the Gladstone Sports Park; contact Red Cross Office 906-428-9357 or 906-228-3659

23-27 - The 2009 State of Michigan Big League Girls ages 14-18 and Jr. League Boys ages 13-14 Little League, Gladstone Sports Park; contact Mike Gobert 906-786-1957

25 - 3rd Annual Delta County Airport Aviation Day & Pig Roast, Delta County Airport, contact Delta County Airport & Parks 906-786-4902

31 - Side Walk Daze, downtown Escanaba sidewalk sales and more, contact Escanaba DDA 906-789-8696

AUGUST

1 - Waterfront Art Festival, Ludington Park, sponsor William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, 906-786-3833

6 - YMCA Golf Outing, Sweet Grass Casino Golf Course

6 - 9-10 - Secret World: Art & Adventure on America's Inland Seas, photography and paintings by Christopher Winters, William Bonifas Fine Arts Center reception and gallery walk Aug. 8, 2-4 p.m., 906-786-3833

7-9 - U.P. Off-Road 100 Off-Road Races, Bark River International Speedway, Friday 5-7 p.m., practice 7-12 p.m., karaoke preliminary; Saturday and Sunday racing starts at 11 a.m.; sponsor Bark River Lions Club, Nicky 906-466-9020; garylantagne@yahoo.com; www.upofforad100.com

12-15 - BASS Tournament, professional bass fishing tournament, sponsor Bays de Noc Convention & Visitors Bureau

18-23 - U.P. State Fair, U.P. State Fairgrounds,

22 - Delta County Jaycees Duck Races, VanCleve Park, Gladstone

29 - Delta County Memory Walk, fund-raiser to help individuals with Alzheimers, Escanaba Civic Center, 11 a.m., walk starts at noon, sponsor Alzheimers Association, contact: Carrie Jack 906-786-0408 or Randy Daigneault 906-789-2886 perspectives123@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER

5 - Rock Labor Day Celebration, Rock

5-7 - 34th Annual UP Steam & Gas Engine Show. The event will feature many attractions. In addition to antique tractors and farming equipment there will be a feed mill, petting zoo, fodder choppers, hay bailing, tractors, steam-roasted corn, agricultural museum, old-time barber shop, bread fresh from the wood stove, blacksmith shop, candle shop, ceramics, cross-cut sawing, general store, granary, horse-drawn wagon rides, 1895 jail, pottery shop, rug making, rocks and gems shop, spinning, weaving, quilting, and woodcarving. In addition, there will be a knife and gun show. U.P. State Fairgrounds, contact www.upsteamandgasengine.org/events.html

10-12 - Lake States Logging Congress, U.P. State Fairgrounds, sponsor: Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, contact Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 906 786-2192

10-11 - U.P. Red Hat Convention, Island Resort & Casino, contact 906 466-9958

18-19 - Comedian Brad Garrett, Island Resort and Casino Showroom, 8 p.m. both nights. The award-winning stand-up comedian and actor Brad Garrett well known for his sitcom role on Everybody Loves Raymond, Garrett got his start by winning the $100,000 first-place prize as Grand Champion comedian on 1984's Star Search. After his success as a stand-up comedian, he changed gears and turned to television where he won three Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy. Brad Garrett's performances are for mature audiences only. Contact: 877-ISL-SHOW or 906-466-2941, ext. 5001 or www.islandresortandcasino.com

20 - Delta County Century Ride, bicycle ride/race along area roads

24 - Wildlife Unlimited Banquet, Terrace Bay Inn, 5 p.m. Contact Ed McCarthy 906 786-1354

OCTOBER

24 - Family Fun Fest, downtown Escanaba, contact: Escanaba DDA 906 789-8696

NOVEMBER

6-7 - Downtown Christmas Open House, contact: Escanaba DDA 906 789-8696

7 - Rotary Wine Tasting, Island Resort and Casino, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; sponsor Rotary Club of Escanaba, contact Kel Smyth 906 233-2690

7 - Bonifas Holiday Art Walk, contact Escanaba DDA 906 789-8696

14 - 3rd Annual Eskymo Christmas Craft Sale, holiday arts and craft show held in the Escanaba High School gym and commons area. Room for 81 vendors, selling crafts, artwork, books, food, woodworking, jewelry, rugs, holiday items, etc. All proceeds go to the Escanaba High School Baseball Team which is self-funded; Escanaba High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; contact: Pam Ferrell 906 428-9989 or 906 420-1621 or redharleygirl@charter.net

27 Black Friday Christmas Shopping in the Downtown, contact Escanaba DDA 906 789-8696

DECEMBER

4 - Escanaba Christmas Parade, downtown Escanaba, contact Escanaba DDA 906 789-8696

18-20 - Spirit of Christmas-A Magical Celebration, Island Resort and Casino Showroom, Friday and Saturday performances 8 p.m. and Sunday performances 3 and 7 p.m., contact: 1-877-ISL-SHOW or 906-466-2941, ext. 5001 www.islandresortandcasino.com. This glittering, all-singing, all-dancing Christmas spectacular has rapidly become one of the most famous productions around the world. There are up to 12 versions of this show touring America, Europe, Asia and worldwide. Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive cheer. You'll enjoy all your favorite Christmas songs, meet Santa Claus and his merry helpers, dancing penguins, singing mice, elephants in pink tutus, naughty elves and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole!