| July 2008
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| May 21 - Sep 3 |
Brooklyn Big Boy Cruise Nights |
Time: 5:00 PM
Cruise Nights every Wednesday night at Brooklyn Big Boy |
| May 22 - Sep 4 |
Cruisers & Cycles |
Place: Brooklyn Speedway & Hawkeye's Grill & Pub
starting May 22 and will be held at Brooklyn Speedway and Hawkeye’s Grill & Pub every Thursday night starting at 5:00 p.m. as long as the weather holds. |
| May 24 - Aug 31 |
Walker Tavern Complex Opens for the Season |
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday. Admission is free. Closed MIS race weekends: June 14 & 15 and August 16 & 17. Open in early May and September for group tours. Pre-register for group tours by calling 517-467-4401. |
| May 25 - Sep 28 |
Walker Tavern Farmers Market |
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. through the end of September. Locally grown produce, locally produced baked goods and crafts |
| 4 |
Arts in the Park at July 4th Celebration |
Steven D and the Keys |
| 4 |
Get Baked on the Lake Beach Party with 3 Hour Tour |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
|
| 4 |
July 4th Fireworks |
Place: Coumbia Middle School Football Field
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| 4 |
4th of July Parade |
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Terry @ 592-2122 |
| 9 |
Brooklyn Kiwanis Blood Drive |
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: All St. Episcopal Church
There are enough days in between this blood drive and the MIS 9/11 blood drive to donate to both! |
| 9 |
Pioneer Tea |
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Interactive museum education program for adult with child participants. Party like the pioneers. Pre-register $5.00. |
| 11 |
Arts in the Park |
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Swain's Park - Brooklyn
Matt Walch |
| 12 |
Christmas in July |
Place: Downtown Brooklyn
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| 12 |
Children's Garden Day |
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Place: Hidden Lake Gardens
This annual event is full of fun-filled activites that teach children about nature and gardening. Call 517-431-2060 |
| 12 |
Star Gazing |
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Place: Hidden Lake Gardens
The Amater Astronomy Club of Jackson will bring their love of celestial observation to Hidden Lake Gardens. Call 517-431-2060. |
| 13 - 15 |
Great American Crab Races |
Place: Beach Bar at Clark Lake
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| 18 - 19 |
"Secret Weapon" Band |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
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| 18 |
Arts in the Park |
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Swain's Park - Brooklyn
Star Night, Star Bright |
| 19 |
Onsted Kiwanis Show Car Nationals |
Place: Michigan International Speedway
www.onstedcarshow.com |
| 19 - 20 |
Walk Through Time |
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Historic interpreters recreate period encampments from 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Compare and contrast the lifeways of Native Americans, French Voyageurs, the British and American soldiers during the War of 1812, the Civil War and WWII. Free |
| 20 - 26 |
Lenawee County Fair |
Place: Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds
|
| 20 |
Clark Lake Triathlon/Duathlon |
Time: 8:30 AM
Place: Clark Lake
Visit the website at www.clarklaketri.com |
| 23 |
On the Sauk Trail |
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Interactive museum education for adult with child participants. Native American stories, games & crafts. Pre-register $5.00. |
| 24 |
Business After Hours |
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Devils Lake Yacht Club
Sponsored by the Brooklyn Kiwanis Club |
| 25 - 26 |
"Secret Weapon" Band |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
|
| August 2008
|
| May 21 - Sep 3 |
Brooklyn Big Boy Cruise Nights |
Time: 5:00 PM
Cruise Nights every Wednesday night at Brooklyn Big Boy |
| May 22 - Sep 4 |
Cruisers & Cycles |
Place: Brooklyn Speedway & Hawkeye's Grill & Pub
starting May 22 and will be held at Brooklyn Speedway and Hawkeye’s Grill & Pub every Thursday night starting at 5:00 p.m. as long as the weather holds. |
| May 24 - 31 |
Walker Tavern Complex Opens for the Season |
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday. Admission is free. Closed MIS race weekends: June 14 & 15 and August 16 & 17. Open in early May and September for group tours. Pre-register for group tours by calling 517-467-4401. |
| May 25 - Sep 28 |
Walker Tavern Farmers Market |
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. through the end of September. Locally grown produce, locally produced baked goods and crafts |
| 2 |
Clark Lake 12K/5K Run, 5K Walk & 3/4 Kid's Run |
Place: Clark Lake
|
| 2 |
Walker On Wheels |
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Vintage Cars, Trucks & Campers. A show of vehicles 50 years old and older and their stories. Participants must register. Admission is free for visitors. |
| 3 |
Clark Lake Chicken Broil & Raft-O-Rama |
Place: Clark Lake
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| 3 - 9 |
Jackson County Fair |
Place: Jackson County Fair Grounds
|
| 6 |
Pack Your Wagon |
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Interactive museum education program for adult with child participants. Pioneer activities and tin-punch craft. Pre-register $5.00. |
| 8 - 9 |
"Lifeline" Band |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
|
| 8 - 10 |
US-12 Heritage Trail MI Longest Garage Sale |
Place: 212 Miles on US-12
Sponsored by the State of Michigan
Contact Maria Capaldi at 517-467-4646 |
| 8 |
Jurassic Jungle Planter |
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Hidden Lake Gardens
Kids will use plants, sticks and rocks to create their very own miniature dinosaur habitat to take home and care for. Call 517-431-2060. |
| 8 |
Turbo Turtle Trek |
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Swains Park, Brooklyn
Turtle tickets are only $5.00 this year....watch your turtle travel down the River Raisin..cash prizes! |
| 8 |
Knights of Columbus Big Band Dance |
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Place: St. Joseph Family Center
For tickets call 592-0000 |
| 9 |
Dog Days of Summer Festival |
Place: Downtown Brooklyn
|
| 9 |
Skateboard Demonstration |
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| 14 |
Euchre Tournament |
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
They say so many euchre games were played in Michigan taverns, it should have been declared the state game. Come play and learn a little history. Pre-register $5.00. |
| 15 - 16 |
"3 Hour Tour" Band |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
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| 15 - 16 |
Brooklyn Merchants Sidewalk Sales |
|
| 15 |
Practice & Qualifying |
Place: Michigan International Speedway
|
| 16 |
Carfax 250 |
Place: Michigan International Speedway
|
| 17 |
3M Performance 400 |
Place: Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
| 19 |
Flower Power for Preschoolers |
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Place: Hidden Lake Gardens
Create a floral design masterpiece with your preschooler. Call 517-431-2060 |
| 20 |
All About Quilts |
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Interactive museum education program for adult with child participants. Pre-register $5.00. |
| 20 |
Business After Hours |
Time: 6:00 PM
Sponsored by Frontier Communications |
| 22 - 23 |
"3 Hour Tour" Band |
Place: Jerry's Pub & Restaurant
|
| 22 - 23 |
1st Annual Music & Motorfest |
Place: Juniper Hills Campground
For tickets or more info
Chad Kennedy 812-7526 |
| 23 |
Knights of Columbus #6223 Golf Outing |
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Devils Lake Golf Course
|
| 30 |
Frontier Fest |
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Early American music, pioneer skills & lost arts. Admission free. |
| September 2008
|
| May 21 - 3 |
Brooklyn Big Boy Cruise Nights |
Time: 5:00 PM
Cruise Nights every Wednesday night at Brooklyn Big Boy |
| May 22 - 4 |
Cruisers & Cycles |
Place: Brooklyn Speedway & Hawkeye's Grill & Pub
starting May 22 and will be held at Brooklyn Speedway and Hawkeye’s Grill & Pub every Thursday night starting at 5:00 p.m. as long as the weather holds. |
| May 25 - 28 |
Walker Tavern Farmers Market |
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. through the end of September. Locally grown produce, locally produced baked goods and crafts |
| 1 |
Labor Day |
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| 7 |
Vintage Baseball Game |
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Walker Tavern Historic Complex
Walker Tavern Wheels vs Northville Eclipse. Free. |
| 11 |
Spirit of America 800 Blood Drive |
Place: Michigan International Speedway
1-800-YOU-GAVE
Featuring the "Traveling Veterans Memorial Wall" |
| 14 |
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber Golf Outing |
Place: Devils Lake Golf Course
|
| 16 |
Business After Hours |
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Killarney Realty
|
| 20 |
Deaf Arts Festival |
Place: Holley Ear Institute--Camp DeSales
For more info: daf@deafartsfestival.org |
| 20 - 21 |
Tim Dowling CLYC Invitational Regatta |
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Clark Lake Yacht Club
info on Clarklakeyachtclub.org |
| 20 |
4th Annual Oh These Irish Hills! Festival |
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Place: Hidden Lake Gardens
A fun-filled family day featuring a duried art competition, music, history, food, children activities, Author's Row, local arts and crafts. |
For more information about Brooklyn-Irish Hills and a
free map of the area, please
contact
the Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce. We
look forward to serving you!
