1. Manistee County Household Hazardous Waste collection: at Manistee County Road Commission located at 8946 Chippewa Highway (US-31) from 9am till 2 pm
Pharmaceuticals we will again be accepted.

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28TH ANNUAL BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY YARD SALE

REGISTRATION FEE:  $5.00

DEADLINE TO REGISTER – AUGUST 10, 2012
Registration includes:
Free advertising, free maps with your location on it that will be distributed in the downtown area the day prior to the sale and a FREE YARD SALE SIGN designating your site as an OFFICIAL BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY YARD SALE.
Only registered yard sales will have official signs and the registration fee goes to help promote the Community Yard Sale.

PICK UP REGISTRATION FORMS AT HONOR BANK OR PLEASANTON VALLEY  GREENHOUSES AND MAIL TO: Community Yard Sale, c/o Bear Lake Promoters, P.O. Box 141, Bear Lake, MI 49614 or drop off at Honor Bank or Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses by August 10.

Any questions can be sent to Terri Alkire Schmidt at 864-3517 or pleasantongreenhouses@hotmail.com

 

Saturday July 14, 2012 – just another day in the life of the 20 members of the Bear Lake Township Fire Department.
The second of the annual Bear Lake Days came hot and dry – capping many days of high 80ºs low 90ºs. A light breeze made for tons of fun for these volunteer junior fire folks ‘in-training’!!
And then just after lunch – the day turned to all business as 15 brush fires suddenly ignited along a 4 mile stretch of US31 south of town.
Only the quick action, and massive mutual aid response from Bear Lake and other local fire departments, prevented these fires from becoming much worse.
Thank you one and all.
And please remember to keep an eye open for roadside brush fires, call 911 immediately! Never throw lit cigarettes out of the car window and let’s enjoy summer but be safe at the same time.
Music acknowledgement: Apple Inc.

FRIDAY EVENTS
8:00 a.m.
KID’S FISHING CONTEST   Prizes for the Biggest Fish plus much more.
8:00 a.m.
ADULT FISHING CONTEST   No registration required. Biggest Fish – Walleye, N.Pike, Bass, Pan Fish. Weigh in at Osborn’s Sport Shop.
FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Bear Lake Lions Club for checking in a fish. GOOD LUCK!
9:00 a.m.
MERCHANT’S SIDEWALK SALES  Find special deals on Bear Lake Days items. Sponsors: Bear Lake Merchants
2:00 p.m.
PUPPET SHOW   Watch the puppet world come alive at the Keddie Norconk Library.Sponsor: Adventureland Puppets.
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.
FREE FACE PAINTING & BALLOON FUN   Kids can choose their artwork. Balloon animals made for the kids. Located at the Methodist Church parking lot.
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.
WESTERN GAMES/CHALLENGES & RIDES    Enjoy games along with a cow train & horse wagon rides FREE for everyone! Methodist Church. Sponsor Triginta Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
CHALK ART  Come and draw what makes you smile in Bear Lake. Chalk will be furnished. Methodist Church. Sponsor Triginta Club
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
BEAR LAKE PROMOTERS  T-SHIRT & INFO BOOTH. Under the tent at the Fire Dept. Buy a collectable Bear Lake Shirt plus Bear Lake Info.
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION  Unique & special items to bid on, but be quiet it’s a silent auction. See auction items at the Lions Den on Lake Street. Sponsor: Triginta Club
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
HUBBELL’S PIG ROAST..   Public welcome for a FRESH PORK meal. Sponsor: Hubbell’s Lakeside Restaurant
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
MR. D’s KARAOKE    Be entertained by local D.J. Dennis Milosh. Under the tent. Sponsor: Huntington Bank
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
LIONS REFRESHMENT WAGON & BOYS SCOUTS HOT DOG STAND   Under the tent
8:00 p.m.
“SHIPS AHOY” BOAT & PONTOON PARADE  All boats welcome, meet at Marina with lights and decorations on. One trip around the lake. Sponsor: Manistee County Sheriff’s Department

SATURDAY EVENTS

7:30 – 10:00 a.m.
B.L. LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Join us for breakfast at the Lions Club, downtown Bear Lake

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KID’S FISHING CONTEST
Prizes for the Biggest Fish plus much more. Weigh your catch in by the Boat Launch – 11:00 – 12:00 and 5:00 – 6:00.   Prizes at 6:00

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ADULT FISHING CONTEST
No registration required, Biggest Fish – Walleye, N. Pike, Bass, Pan Fish. Weigh in catch at Osborn’s. FREE Pancake Breakfast at Bear Lake Lions for checking in a fish, GOOD LUCK!

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CAR SHOW
Judged – Vintage Auto Show. Unique well restored autos, trucks & motorcycles. Located on Main street. Contact Bob Yates at 231-723-3578

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Find the perfect gift, present or item you just cannot live without at booths located along Main street. Sponsor: Bear Lake Promoters.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Corner of Lynn and Main Streets. Affordable Reading.

9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
BEAR LAKE PROMOTORS  T-Shirt & Info Booth
Under the tent at the Fire Department. Buy a collectable Bear Lake Shirt  plus pick up information about beautiful Bear Lake

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
SUMMER FUN RUN
One Mile (no cost), 5K ($20 – entry/shirt) for first 80 people. Location x-country track, 1.5 miles west of Blarney Castle Gas Station at ball park. Eric 231-690-0596 or Tony 231-590-5457

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
KID’S GAMES
Prizes for everyone. Located behind Richmond Drug Store. Sponsor: Bear Lake Promoters

SATURDAY EVENTS
10:00 a.m.
LOOP THE LAKE BIKE TOUR
Contact Joe Dugas 231-864-2043. Meet at “the Bear”. Sponsor: Bear Lake Ace Hardware

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PONY RIDES
Enjoy a pony ride. Bear Lake Bar & Restaurant. Sponsor 4-H Club

10:00 a.m. – til
WALKING TACO SALAD & OTHER STUFF
2 Dumb Dames & Co., next to the Car Show

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
CARVER’S MUSEUM
Lots of old things besides Carver, located next to the car show. Sponsor: Carver Edwards

11:00 a.m. – til
BRAT & HOT DOG STAND
“Best Brats in Town” located under the entertainment tent. Sponsor: Triginta Club

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 P.M.
MAGICIAN P.J. WEBER
Fun magic tricks for all! Sponsor Bear Lake Days Committee

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
DYNAMITE THE CLOWN
Former T.V. Host & Balloon Sculpturing. Sponsor: Honor Bank

11:00 a.m. – til
BAKED POTATO SALE
Find your perfect SPUD or two, just for U. Located under the entertainment tent. Sponsor: Bear Lake Promoters

11:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
COTTON CANDY/POPCORN/POP & WATER
“HELP US SUPPORT BEAR LAKE. Located next to the entertainment tent. Sponsor: Bear Lake Lions

12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
KIDS’ WATER BARRELL COMPETITION
Shoot the barrell across the cable with water to win! Located on Virginia street. Sponsor: Bear Lake Fire Department

SATURDAY EVENTS
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION
Unique and special items to bid on, but be quiet it’s a silent auction. See auction items at the Lions Den on Lake Street Sponsor: Triginta Club

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
BELLE SUITE
The pleasant music to dine by…under the entertainment tent. Sponsor: Jacque Wallace Erdman, CPA

1:00 p.m. DIAPER DERBY
The training grounds for future stars. Located at Huntington Bank Lawn. Sponsor: Leah Peterson, Richmond Drug
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MAGICIAN P.J. WEBER
Fun magic tricks for all!  Sponsor Bear Lake Days Committee
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. BELLE SUITE
The pleasant music to dine by…under the entertainment tent. Sponsor: Jacque Wallace Erdman, CPA

3:00 p.m.     PIE EATING CONTEST
Look mom “no hands” Are you full yet??? Located at the entertainment tent. Operated by the Boy Scouts.

4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
BEAR LAKE LIONS PORK CHOP FEST & FIXINS’
Complete meal & beverage at the Lions Den
Sponsor: Bear Lake Lions Club

8:00 p.m.
BEAR LAKE DAYS GRAND PARADE
Grand Marshals: PHIL & PAULINE JAQUISH.
Contact Alex 231-64-3373. Sponsor: Bear Lake Lions Club

9:00 – 10:00 p.m.  and  11:00 – 12:00 a.m.
DAVID VS. DAVID BAND
Live Music under the tent

At Dusk
BEAR LAKE FIREWORKS Watch a spectacular display over the lake with a SPECIAL GRAND FINALE!!
Sponsors: Bear Lake Promoters, Bear Lake Triginta Club, Bear Lake Lions Club, Kampvilla RV Park & Campground,

SUNDAY EVENTS
“WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE”

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.    B.L. LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST   Join us for breakfast at the Lions Club, downtown Bear Lake
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.    SILENT AUCTION CONCLUDES    Winners announced, silent no more. Drawing at the Lions Den. THANK YOU
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE    Join us under the tent for a church service and music.
1:00 P.M.        FREE – BEAR LAKE BINGO PARTY  Located under the tent with over $400 in prizes. Bring your completed bingo cards only, the numbers on the cards, must be initialed by Bear Lake businesses listed on the back of the card. For info call 231-499-8080
2:00 p.m.        LIONS RAFFLE DRAWING    Drawing to be held under the big tent. Sponsor: Bear Lake Lions Club
2:30 p.m.        BEAR LAKE DAYS – TIME OUT    Ice Cream, Strawberry & Cake Social under the tent. Sponsors: Ice Shanty, Graceland Fruit of Frankfort and Ladies of the Lake

You can find a printed poster and flyer at several locations in Bear Lake printed by Pioneer Press Printing, http://www.pioneerpressprinting.com (231) 864-2404, 12326 Virginia Street, Bear Lake, MI