Tuesday, July 17, 19, 24, 26 & 31: Summer Fun Days for Kids at the Library, art & craft classes. 10 am-noon. Visit LC Library or LC visitor center for more info and *BLUE* registration sheets.

Wednesday, July 18: Summer Teen Dance, 8-11 pm, Community Center, Cedarville

Wednesday, July 18: Summer Film Series at the Library – “Last of the Mohicans,” 7:30 pm. Free movie at the Les Cheneaux Community Library on 75 Hodeck Street in Cedarville.

Thursday, July 19: LC Historical Association Speaker Series - Tom Pfeiffelman, 7 pm, Maritime Museum, Cedarville

      Thursday, July 19: Pickford Farmers Market - 4-7 pm, behind Pickford Township Hall.

      Friday, July 20: “Paleojoe” - Author, Paleontologist, & Storyteller, 11 am, Les Cheneaux Library, Cedarville

           Saturday, July 21: 3rd Annual Pickford Area Historical Society Golf Scramble, 9 am, Munoscong Golf Club, Pickford

      Sunday, July 22: Music & Art Dockside, featuring a dozen or more artists and music by bands like SCOW! 11 am - 4 pm, Hessel

Ongoing….

 • Build Your Own Boat at the Great Lakes Boat Building School (www.glbbs.org for dates, times): Eastport Pram, Cocktail Class Racer, or Sea Island Sport.

• Boat Building School Artisan Series Workshops (www.glbbs.org for more info): Vintage Wood and Canvas Restoration; Paddle & Oar Making; Intro to Woodworking for Women.

• Artist of the Week demos at Historical Museum– wood-carving; pine needle art; pottery; basket weaving

• Art Classes at Arts Council Center: Porcupine Quill Box, Silk Scarf Painting, Sweet Grass Basket, Portraits in Pastels, German Scissor Cutting. Youth Art Classes: Sweet Grass Pendant & Basket, Bracelets, Pastel Still Life, Silk Scarf, Beginning Pastels, Felted IPod Case. Visit www.lescheneaux.net for more info & downloadable schedules.

• July-August: “The Art of the Kitchen” Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational show at Historical Museum, Cedarville.

Quilt and Kayak Raffle tickets on sale!! for LC Historical Association fundraiser. Tickets on sale at both museums, local businesses, and the Les Cheneaux Visitor Center! Drawing is Labor Day weekend.

                                        2012 - 2013 AREA ACTIVITIES

 May
- May 26: 5^th Annual Les Cheneaux Beautification Committee Geranium & Flag Sale – deliveries of flowers & orders for flags, Cedarville
- May 26: Les Cheneaux Historical & Maritime Museums Season Opener, Cedarville
- May 28: Memorial Day Services at Cedar Cemetery, Cedarville & Pickford Township Park, Pickford
- May 28: Islands Wildlife Pike Fishing Contest ends

June
- June Build Your Own Boat Workshops at the Great Lakes Boat Building School (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for dates & times): Jimmy Skiff, Custom Workshop, or Shearwater Kayak.
- June 1: Pickford Historical Museum Opens for the Season, Pickford
- June 8: “Joel’s Pajama Jam Comedy Show,” 2 pm, Les Cheneaux Community Library, Cedarville
- June 9: Islands Wildlife Annual Dinner & Auction, 6 pm, Community Center, Cedarville
- June 13: Summer Teen Dance, 9 pm-Midnight, Community Center, Cedarville
- June 14: Flag Day Celebration and Open House, 1 pm, Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, Cedarville
- June 16: Cedar Cove’s BIG Yard Sale, 9 am – 4 pm, Cedar Cove Assisted Living, Cedarville
- June 20: Children’s Fun Day w/ Circus Clown & Clifford the Horse, LC Library, 8-11 am, Cedarville
- June 23: Michigan Log Cabin Day Open House, 1-4 pm, Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, Cedarville
- June 29: Snows Heritage Park Grand Opening Celebration, Cedarville
- June 30: Culpepper & Merriweather Big Top Circus, Hessel Airport area, Hessel
- June 30-Sunday-July 1: Snows Heritage Park Softball Tournament, Cedarville

July
- July Build Your Own Boat Workshops at the Great Lakes Boat Building School (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for dates & times): Eastport Pram, Cocktail Class Racer, or Sea Island Sport.
- July Great Lakes Boat Building School Artisan Series Workshops (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for more info): Vintage Wood and Canvas Restoration; Paddle & Oar Making; Intro to Woodworking for Women.
- July Artist of the Week – Gene Harrison – wood-carving; Janet Bonnell – pine needle art; Jerry Reid – pottery; Jeri Griffin & Elda Nye – basket weaving
- July Les Cheneaux Arts Council Classes: Porcupine Quill Box, Silk Scarf Painting, Sweet Grass Basket, Portraits in Pastels, German Scissor Cutting. July Youth Art Classes: Sweet Grass Pendant & Basket, Bracelets, Pastel Still Life, Silk Scarf, Beginning Pastels, Felted IPod Case.
- July-August: “The Art of the Kitchen” Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational show at Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, Cedarville.
- July 1-August 10: Art Hop – Les Cheneaux Islands wide
- July - August: Art Classes at the Les Cheneaux Arts Council studio in downtown Cedarville.
- July 3 & 4: Celebrate Your Independence in Les Cheneaux! - 4th of July Festivities: parade, games, arts & craft makers market, fireworks
- July 4: Les Cheneaux Historical & Maritime Museums Open House, Cedarville
- July 5, 6, & 7: Les Cheneaux Community Library Book Sale, Cedarville
- July 6: Lions Club Annual Whitefish Dinner, 4-7 pm, Les Cheneaux Schools, Cedarville
- July 6: Cedar Cove Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, 11:30 am, Cedar Cove, Cedarville
- July 6: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center Open House, 4-8 pm, downtown Cedarville
- July 7: Music at the Maritime Open House & Kids Activities, 2-4 pm - Float your Boat. 7:30-8:30 pm – Music by The Beach Chickens  
- July 7: Les Cheneaux 5-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9:30 am, Les Cheneaux Schools, Cedarville
- July 10: Les Cheneaux Historical Association Speaker Series  - Pete Griffin, 7 pm, Maritime Museum, Cedarville
- July 14: Frog Fest, Cedarville
- July 19: Les Cheneaux Historical Association Speaker Series  - Tom Pfeiffelman, Family Connections in Les Cheneaux, 7 pm, Maritime Museum, Cedarville
- July 18: Summer Teen Dance, 9 pm-Midnight, Community Center, Cedarville
- July 20: “Paleojoe” - Author, Paleontologist, & Storyteller, 11 am, Les Cheneaux Community Library, Cedarville
- July 21: 3^rd Annual Pickford Area Historical Society Golf Scramble, 9 am, Munusong Golf Club, Pickford
- July 22: Music & Art Dockside, Cedarville
- July 25: Animals Around the World, 10 am, Les Cheneaux Community Library, Cedarville

August
- August Build Your Own Boat Workshop at the Great Lakes Boat Building School (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for info): Sassafras Canoe Aug. 13-18
- Through August: “The Art of the Kitchen” quilt show at Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, Cedarville
- August Great Lakes Boat Building School Artisan Series Workshops (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for more info): Fundamentals of Wood Turning, Waterfowl Carving, Ojibwa Birch Bark Canoe Demo Class, Intro to Wooden Boat Building, Intro to Lofting.
- August Artist of the Week – Roxanne Eberts – fiber arts; Tammy Cruickshank – scrap-booking; Clarlyn Ledy – gourd art; Katie Eberts – watercolors
- August Les Cheneaux Arts Council Classes: Willow & Quill Picture Frame, Rug Braiding, Painting the Les Cheneaux Islands, Pottery, Pine Needle Vase, Still Life in Oils. August Youth Art Classes: Painting on Canvas Bag, Learn to Knit, Decoupage Home Décor Items, Photography.
-August 1-23: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Show & Sale, Cedarville Inn, Cedarville
- August 1-3: Les Cheneaux Ensign Fleet 31 Sailing Regatta, Muskie Bay, Cedarville
- August 1 - August 5: Pickford Hay Days, Pickford
- August 1: Summer Teen Dance, 9 pm-Midnight, Community Center, Cedarville
- August 2: Les Cheneaux Historical Assoc. Speaker Series – Pat Wilson on Fibers, 1 pm, Historical Museum, Cedarville
- August 5-12: Wooden Boat Week, Cedarville & Hessel
- August 7-9: Ojibwa Birch Bark Canoe Demonstration Class with Ron Paquin, 9-noon & 1-5 pm, Boat School, Cedarville
- August 8: Prelude to Boat Show w/ speakers, music & Jersey Muds, 7 pm, Maritime Museum, Cedarville
- August 10: Arts & Crafts Show, 11 am -  7 pm, Cedar Cove, Cedarville
- August 11: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 am, Mertaugh Storage Shed, downtown Hessel
- August 11: Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts, 10 am – 5 pm, Hessel
- August 13: LC Historical Assoc. Annual Meeting, 7 pm, Historical Museum, Cedarville
- August 18: Slammin' Salmon Tournament, LC Islands-wide & Hessel
- August 18: 10-Mile Community Garage Sale, Cedarville & Hessel area
- August 18: Cedar Cove’s BIG Yard Sale, 9 am – 4 pm, Cedar Cove Assisted Living, Cedarville
- August 23: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Artist Reception, 5-7 pm, Cedarville Inn, Cedarville
- August 31 - Beer Fest, Michigan Craft Beer Tasting event & fundraiser, Great Lakes Boat Building School, Cedarville

September
- September 1: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 am, Les Cheneaux Schools, Cedarville
- September 1: Art in the Park, Cedarville
- September 2: Les Cheneaux Historical Association Quilt Raffle Drawing, 2 pm, Historical Museum, Cedarville
-September 2: Les Cheneaux Historical Association Canoe Raffle Drawing – 3 pm, Maritime Museum, Cedarville
- September 4-6: Great Lakes Boat Building School Artisan Series Workshop: Advanced Lofting Technique (visit www.greatlakesboatbuilding.org for info).
- September 7- 8: 107^th Stalwart Agricultural Fair, Stalwart (east of Pickford)
- September 8: Plant Exchange w/ LC Beautification Committee, Cedarville
- September 29-30: Cedarville Jersey Mud Run, BBQ Throw-Down, Cedarville. Visit site: www.cedarvillejerseymudrun.com. Click here to download registration form.

October
- Saturday, October 13: Pickford Fall Fest

November 
- November 7: Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, meeting & awards
- November 9-10: Pickford Arts & Crafts sales & Library Book Sale, Pickford
-November 23 & 24: Les Cheneaux Old Fashion Christmas – Holiday Sales, Celebration, Gingerbread House Contest - Cedarville & Hessel
- November 24: Les Cheneaux Christmas Bazaar, Les Cheneaux Community Schools, Cedarville
- November 23-25: Les Cheneaux Historical Museum Open House, Cedarville
-November 30 & Dec 1: Les Cheneaux Old Fashion Christmas – Holiday Sales, Celebration, Gingerbread House Contest - Cedarville & Hessel
- November 30-Dec. 2: Les Cheneaux Historical Museum's Holiday Open House & Silent Auction of Trees, Cedarville

December
- December 1: Breakfast with Santa, Lions Club, 8-10 am, Cedar Cove, Cedarville
- December 2: Annual Cedar Cove Tree Lighting, Cedar Cove Assisted Living, Cedarville
- Winter Mom-2-Mom Sale, Cedarville
- Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides at Northwoods, Pickford
 
January 2013
- January 26-27: Cedarville Blizzard 200 Vintage Snowmobile Races, Taylor's Pit, Cedarville
- January 26- 27 - Munuscong Walleye Jamboree, Pickford
 
February 2013
- Second Chance Walleye Derby, Pickford
- February 14 - February 17 – Snowsfest  

March 2013
- March 2: Lions Club Cabin Fever Reliever Auction & Get-Together, Community Center, Cedarville
- March 2 & 3: 3rd Annual Steve Tassier Memorial Pike & Perch Ice Fishing Derby, Muskie Bay, Cedarville

April 2013
- Maple Syrup Season in northern Michigan - visit Tassier Sugarbush in Cedarville to see how it's done!
- 5th Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Spelling Bee - Islander Bar, Hessel
 
May 2013
- LC Beautification Committee’s Geranium and Flag Sales
- Islands Wildlife Pike Fishing Tournament
- May 27: Memorial Day Services at Cedar Cemetery, Cedarville & Pickford Township Park, Pickford
 
June 2013
- Islands Wildlife Annual Banquet and Auction
 
 
 
 
 
 

WEEKLY:

Wednesdays:

Cedarville Library

  7:30 p.m. 

  Movie Nights

  June 6 - August 15

Cedarville Historial Museum

  Noon - 3 p.m.

  Artist of the Week

  June - August

Thursdays:

Pickford Farmers Market

  4-7 p.m.

  June - October

Cedarville Arts Council Center

  4-8 p.m.

  Open Studio

  July 12 - August

Saturdays:

Cedarville Library

  10:30 a.m.

  Story & Craft Time

  All Year

Sundays:

M-134

  9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  Hessel Flea Market