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Due to recent membership drive activities we had 15 new
businesses join the Chamber, and 5 previous business members re-join in
2008. Thanks to all the committee members and businesses that supported
this effort.
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We have several "big" events held in DeTour during the year including WinterFest, July 4th Celebration,
Freighter Race, Salmon Derby Tournament, and a Fall
Happy AppleFest.
Also many other community events. Please check this calendar often for
updates. If you want your local event listed please
email details.
Freighter Race Info Link
Winterfest Info
Chamber Meetings: Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:30pm (Village Hall)
(last update 6/10/08) Submit info or updates by email:
gary@riverbendresort.com
Calendar for 2008
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January |
| 1 - Snowmobile Parking/Staging Open |
| February |
13 - Friends of the Library Silent Auction
1-7:30pm @ Library
13 - Town Hall Meeting
16 - DeTour Hunt & Fish Club: Caribou Lake Fishing Tournament
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| March |
1 - DeTour Winterfest Activities - Activities
all day at the Village Hall.
27- RASC Perch Fishing Tournament
15 - Summer Visitors Guide Ads Due |
| April |
1 - Snowmobile Trails Close (officially)
23 - Business directory listings go to print. |
| May |
3- Restoration Races - EUPFAC Performance Hall
fundraiser
3- MITES Craftmanship Fair - DHS 1pm
5 - Cinco de Mayo
8 - Season Opening for several of our local businesses.
11 - Mother's Day
21 - DeTour Schools Tribal Youth Group - Pow Wow at Pavillion
21 - DHS Fine Arts Fair - 6:30pm
24 - DeTour Area Schools Graduation
29-31 EUPFAC presents "On Golden Pond" |
| June |
1 - Mosquito Hunting Season Opens (no limits)
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from DACC website
1 - EUPFAC Presents "On Golden Pond"
7 - DeTour "X" Atlantic Salmon Tournament -
www.riverbendresort.com
8 - Tackle Swap Meet and Sale - At The DeTour Marina
7 - Blessing of the Bikes - upblessing.com
9 - CCSS Youth Summer Ball starts.
15 - Father's Day Boat Cruise - DeTour Reef Light Preservation
16 - CCSS Youth Swim Lessons Start
22 - EUPFAC - Community Choir Concert Sacred Heart
24 - EUPFAC - Comm. Choir Concert - DI Lutheran Church
28 - DeTour Passage Fine Art Festival |
| July |
1- Canada Day - Hi Northern Neighbors! We
seeeeeee you!
3 - "Under the Stars" Dance at the Pavilion -Band "The Wise Guys"
8:30pm-1am
3- 20th Annual DITA Classic Golf (contact DITA at
www.drummondislandchamber.com
for info)
4 - Parade, Picnic, BBQ, Games, Fireworks
5- SOAPBOX Derby Race 10AM
5- DeTour Cardboard Freighter Races 12:30PM
5 - DeTour 5K Run (9am)
6- Chicken BBQ at Sacred Heart
12 - Farmers Market Every Sunday- 8-12
16 - Children's Library Program (every week)
19 - Botanical Gardens "Homes and Gardens's of DeTour" Tour & Luncheon
26 - EUPFAC Silent Auction Fundraiser
26 - Riverfront Concert Series - Week 1 (Band TBA) |
| August |
2 - Riverfront Concert Series - Week 2 (DeTour
Band !!! Voted: 'The best touring band in Michigan")
9 - DeTour SalmonFest - 22nd Annual.
9 - Riverfront Concert Series - Week 3 (Band TBA)
14 - Las Vegas Night Fundraiser at Drummond Town Hall
16 - Boy Scout Derby Dinner - Prizes/Trophies - Open to ALL!
15,16,17 "Kitchen Witches" comedy play
presented by the EUPFAC.
21- DeTour Passage Historical Museum - "Appreciation Day"
23 - "Adam & Eve" Comedic Opera - EUPFAC Hall
30 - Drummond Snowmobile Trail Grooming Golfing Fundraiser at The Rock
(contact DITA for info) |
| September |
3- Labor Day
20 - Happy Apple and Great Scarecrow Fest - Games, Art, Music, Shopping
XX - EUPFAC Fashion Show Fundraiser |
| October |
| 2 - Color Tours usually in full swing. |
| November |
| 27 - Get Stuffed |
| December |
1 - Snowmobile Trails Open, Conditions Permitting
5 - A Village Christmas - A walk back in time.
X - Community Choir Shows |
X - Denotes event scheduled but date not finalized.
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Regularly Scheduled Events: |
- DeTour Area Chamber Monthly Meeting,
Second Wednesday of the month 7:30pm
- Sunday Night Bingo at Raber Hall 6pm, Supports Raber
AmVets |
- DeTour Volunteer Firefighter's Meeting (Second Tuesday
of the month) 7pm Please join, we need additional able-bodied volunteers. |
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| - DeTour Village Council Meeting Third Monday of the Month,
7:30pm Village Hall |
| - DeTour Planning Commission Meeting, First Tuesday of the
Month,7:00pm Village Hall |
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Notices
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Marina Concert Series Aug 2 - The
DeTour Band! The best touring band in Michigan! |
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Aug 2 - Fireman and EMT Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 5pm. At Marina
parking area. |
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22nd Annual DeTour Salmonfest is scheduled for Aug 9th-16th.
Entry Form |
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See the article about
DeTour in Backyard Excursions |
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 Congratulations
DeTour High School! DHS received a "Bronze Medal" rating from
US News and World Report and is recognized as one of the best high
schools in Michigan. |
Come On U.P.
Get away from the downstate hassles,
follow the signs to DeTour.
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