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Harbor Beach, Michigan

Chamber of Commerce

2009 Calendar of Events

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JUNE
27 – Coast Guard Open House – US Coast Guard Station – contact Jack Kriete at 989-479-3884

JULY
6-31 – Summer Recreation 2009 – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – daily activities for ages 5 to 12 in various locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
8-12 – Ninth Annual Maritime Festival. Jet ski races in the harbor and other various activities throughout town including: historic tours, musical entertainment, concessions, dancing, fireworks, car show, raffle and much more. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
11 – 5K Walk/Run – sponsored by Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation. Race begins at 9 a.m. at Bathing Beach Park, along the bike path – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
11 – Frog Jumping Contest – Bathing Beach Park – sponsored by The Toy Crossing – contact Robin Rayment at 989-479-6239
11 – Hands-on Nature Display – Maritime Festival Site – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Conservation Club – contact John Kriewall at 989-479-9472
11-12 – Poor Man’s Promotions Craft Show behind Murphy Museum – contact Marlene Tibbits at 989-874-4774
12 – Harbor Beach Knights of Columbus Car Show – Frank Murphy Museum Grounds – contact Donald Klee at 989-269-7147
July 18 – Lake Trout Tournament – sponsored by Offshore Marina – contact Nick DeShano at 989-479-6064
18 – 3 on 3 Beach Assault Basketball Tournament at Harbor Beach Bathing Beach Park – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Athletic Association, Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
21 – Gold and Silver Friendship Tea – Formal High Tea in the Murphy Museum Dining Room – registration is necessary and limited to eight ladies – sponsored by the Murphy Museum – contact Sheila Eddy at 989-864-3817
24-26 – Our Lady of Lake Huron Summer Festival – live entertainment, Las Vegas style games, Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, benefit auction, outdoor Mass, food and much more – contact OLLH Rectory at 989-479-3393

AUGUST
8 – Kids Fishing Tournament at Offshore Marina – sponsored by Thumb Chapter, Michigan Salmon and Steelhead Association – contact Art Farden at 989-479-0777
8-9 – Family Fun Weekend – North Park Campground – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
14-16 – Blue Water Area Antique/Yard Sale Trail – over 200 miles of antiques and yard sales along M-25 – contact Denise Crowe at 989-479-9494
22 – Heritage Day at Grice House Museum – sponsored by the Grice House Heritage Association – contact Scott Rayl at 989-479-3241
23 – Citywide Ecumenical Picnic at Bathing Beach Park - bring a dish to share and your own place setting. Meat is provided. Music and fellowship included. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053

SEPTEMBER
5-6 – Tomato Festival – Behind the Frank Murphy Museum – Tomato toss, carving, balancing, rolling, decorate and much more. Concessions, local musical talent, salsa tasting, drawings and prizes – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Jackie Gainor – 989-712-0177
5-6 – Poorman’s Promotions Craft Show – behind Frank Murphy Museum – contact Marlene Tibbits at 989-874-4774
5 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 – 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
12 – Arts and Craft Fair on Murphy Museum lawns – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
12 – Rock-A-Thon – downtown, Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Auxiliary – contact Lorna Diehl at 989-479-3201
12 – Harvest Festival/Merchant’s Chili Cook-off – craft and veggie vendors, local musical talent and annual merchants’ chili cook off in downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Scott Rayl at 989-479-3241

OCTOBER
2-4 – Halloween Camping Weekend at North Park Campground – contests, trick-or-treating, hayrides and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
4 – World Communion Service at the Harbor Beach Community Theatre at 9:30 a.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
9-11 – Halloween Camping Weekend – contests, trick-or-treating and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
10 – VFW Arts and Crafts, Bake Sale at the VFW Hall – sponsored by VFW Post 9344 Ladies Auxiliary – contact Paula Brunell at 989-479-9168

NOVEMBER
1 - Dec 19 – Kick off for the 2nd Annual “12 Days of Christmas” Get your card early for a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes and “Bucks” – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321
16 – Holiday Open House to kick off of the holiday shopping season in downtown Harbor Beach – extended business hours, discounts, drawings and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321
22 – Community Thanksgiving Service at Harbor Beach United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
23 – Holiday Open House to kick off of the holiday shopping season in downtown Harbor Beach – extended business hours, discounts, drawings and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321
28 – Jan 2 – Christmas Light Display Downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321

DECEMBER
5 – Cookie Walk at the United Methodist Church – contact Carol Messner at 989-479-6056
5 – Zion Lutheran Church Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Cookie Walk – crafts, bake sale and luncheon – sponsored by Zion PTL and Ladies of Zion – contact Denise Finkel at 989-479-3750
5 – Harbor Beach Christmas Parade – Lighted parade heralding the Christmas season, complete with bands and Santa himself. Starts at 5:30 p.m. – contact Heather Legatz at 989-479-6012
8 – Victorian Christmas Tea – Formal High Tea in the Murphy Museum Dining Room – registration is necessary and limited to eight ladies – sponsored by the Murphy Museum – contact Sheila Eddy at 989-864-3817
12 – 2nd Annual Merchant Cookie Walk – Downtown Harbor Beach – browse thru Harbor beach and enjoy the shopping, lights, music and homemade treats. Christmas cookies and recipes available at participating merchants. Wear that cookie (or Maritime) button and save – details at participating merchants – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321
13 – Community Christmas Sing – Location to be announced - 2 p.m. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
19 – Drawing for the $500 Harbor Beach Chamber Bucks for the “12 Days of Christmas” – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321

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Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 113
Harbor Beach, MI 48441

Phone: (989) 479-6477
(800) HB-MICH-5
visitor@harborbeachchamber.com