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Swing Into Summer Fun Continuing to serve the injured in West Central Michigan Mark Warba Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Attorney 1.800.924.2915 “Advocates for Injured People” 115 Ives • Big Rapids, MI 231.796.5887 W AR BA LAW OFFICES, P.C. 231.592.1000 Big Rapids • Boyne City Cedar Springs • Cheboygan Gaylord • Gladwin Grayling • Houghton Lake Newaygo • Roscommon West Branch The Freedom • The Value • The Brook The winter months were great for those that enjoy snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. For those that prefer warmer outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing or boating we have good news. Not only is the weather turning warmer but Summer will officially be here on Friday, June 21! June is a great time to get out and enjoy all that Mecosta County has to offer. At the Mecosta County CVB, we have been busy planning and promoting great events and things to do in the greater Big Rapids area. We have all the information you need to start planning your own summer adventure either online at BigRapids.org or in person at the Welcome Center on 127 S. State St. The Mecosta County CVB is also opening and staffing the Welcome Center on Saturdays from June through August, 9:00am-2:00pm, in addition to our normal Mon-Fri hours of 9:00am- 5:00pm. Golf season is already in full “swing” here in Mecosta County. Both the amateur and professional golfer won’t be disappointed with any of our local greens and fairways. Mecosta County is home to five (5) courses including PGM and PGA rated courses. Pair up a great day on the links with one of our amazing hotels and you are sure to experience a golf package to remember. Get your group of four or more together and schedule your golf package today. Not sure where to start? Visit our GolfBR.org webpage for information on local courses, hotels and assistance on booking your group reservations. We are also excited to be partnering with the Chicago District Golf Association this year. The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is the regional governing body for amateur golf in Illinois and parts of three other states. The CDGA services nearly 400 clubs and over 80,000 individual golfers. Midwest Golf House and its Three-Hole Sunshine Course are home to their Foundation, which annually serves more than 1,000 individuals with special needs and wounded veterans while also bringing playing opportunities to youth golfers. Founded on March 18, 1914, the CDGA is one of the largest and oldest golf associations in the United States. You can visit the CDGA website at CDGA. org to find out more information on their organization, upcoming events along with promotional information on Mecosta County and GolfBR.org. The CDGA also publishes a monthly, high gloss golf magazine which has had various GolfBR.org ads in prior publications. For this month of June, Mecosta County and GolfBR.org are their featured destination. Not only are we on the cover of the magazine but we have a very large presence in the publication as well! We have a limited supply of magazines here at the Welcome Center or you can view the digital copy online at the CDGA website’s homepage. Big Rapids is also now the proud home of the Ken Janke, Sr. Golf Hall of Fame, located at the FSU Katke Golf Club. The 9,500 square-foot, two-story, $3.5 million facility is now open with an array of four TrackMan golf simulators. The center is positioned as one of the top five facilities in the United States, in terms of virtual play presentation. The TrackMan units offer 39 choices of simulated, authentic gameplay on some of the most famous courses in the world. The facility includes three heated indoor hitting bays, which can be opened to the adjoining practice area of Katke Golf Course, and an indoor putting green is available for player practice and instruction. The center is also a resource for the university’s men’s and women’s golf teams. Visit katkegolf.com. Topgolf Swing Suite, located at Tullymore in Stanwood, is an immersive experience offering a comfortable lounge to play and enjoy fantastic food and drinks. With multiple massive virtual screens and a wide selection of exciting arcade games, the Swing Suite delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that’s fun for golfers and non- golfers alike. The state-of-the-art Full Swing simulators also offer guests the ability to play over 80 of the world’s best known courses. Visit Tullymoregolf.com. Looking for a different spin on golf? Check out one of Mecosta County’s five (5) Disc Golf Courses. Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, though, players use a flying disc or Frisbee®. The sport was formalized in the 1970s and shares with golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes or, in the case of disc golf, fewest throws. Visit BigRapids. org/things-to-do for details on Disc Golf Courses in Mecosta County. Other great happenings in Mecosta County this month include Free Fishing and Free ORV Weekend, June 8 & 9. Two days twice a year, families can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, fishing, for free. This year’s summer dates are June 10 and 11. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations still apply. Be sure and visit the Mecosta County CVB’s fishing page at BigRapids.org/fishing for all things fishing. Also on the weekend of June 8 & 9 you can ride routes and trails designated by the Michigan DNR without an ORV license or trail permit during the second Free ORV Weekend this year. All other ORV rules and laws still apply and the Recreation Passport is required where applicable. More details can be found at BigRapids.org/mecosta-county-trails. Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate with dad than at the Crusin’ Downtown Big Rapids Car Show. On Saturday, June 15, from 11:00am-4:00pm the Big Rapids Pioneer and the Mecosta County CVB present the Cruisin’ Downtown Car Show. Registration will be begin at 10:00am. The day will be fun-filled with an array of cars, trucks, motorcycles, live music by the Balsam Brothers, trophies, food and more. Everyone is invited to attend or participate in the event. The car show will be facilitated by the River Valley Car Club. For more details please call the Pioneer at 231.592.8359 or Mecosta County CVB at 231.796.7640. Music is definitely abundant this summer in Mecosta County. The Canadian Lakes - Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series is free and offers an amazing lineup of musicians. All concerts are held at the Reuther Music Pavilion and begin at 7:00pm. Dates include, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 27 and August 10 & 24. For a complete list of bands visit the CVB’s Community Events Calendar or phone 888.533.5015. The Ferris Community Summer Band Concert Series kicked off its summer series June 5 and runs every Wednesday evening (plus Thursday June 27) through July 3. Concerts are presented outdoors throughout the greater Big Rapids area, including the Big Rapids Bandshell, the Canadian Lakes Castle, and local parks. Alternate rain location will be at the Big Rapids First United Methodist Church. Contact Scott Cohen, Musical Director, at 231.591.2484 for more details. Tuba Bach presents Three Fundraisers in Three Days starting June 21 at 7:00pm. On June 21 enjoy Give My Regards to Broadway at St. Michael’s Parish Center in Remus, June 22 experience A Night at the Opera in the FSU University Center Ballroom and June 23 it’s an All- American Ice Cream Social at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reed City. Tickets are available at Three Girls Bakery or online at tubabach.org. The amount of exciting events, festivals and activities are too numerous to mention in our article, so be sure and visit our Community Events Calendar on our website to ensure you stay up-to-date on everything going on in Mecosta County. To start creating your own summertime adventure in beautiful Mecosta County visit us online on our mobile friendly website at BigRapids.org or in person at the Mecosta County Welcome Center, located at 127 S. State Street. Here is to a great summer of fun! Connie Koepke – Executive Director Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau – Your official tourism resource for Mecosta County 211 Maple Street • Big Rapids, MI www.bergelinmurphy.com Do any of you wonder why we feel like summer disappears too fast, the month of June in particular? Just look at your calendar and the answer will be right in front of you! Graduation, Open Houses, Weddings, Father’s Day, Community Events .... it seems to blur into one big stress mess. It’s a good thing we have Band of Locals businesses to make your life easier! Sunshine Carpet and Service Master can do a beautiful job of cleaning your house to get ready for your big event and leave you time to think about the food you will serve! Nawal’s Mediterranean Eatery, Three Girls Bakery and Pere Marquette Catering will deliver delicious food to your event with many different choices and leave you to only worry about the invitations and decorations. Did you know that Preferred Office Machines can design and make invitations unique to your event at a really low cost? Patterson’s Flowers make beautiful arrangements that will put the wow factor as your guests enter your party. Kelly’s Catering not only caters but they have a beautiful place to hold your Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation or Birthday Party. CK’s Place is a great facility you can greet your guests and enjoy the party yourself without all of the work! The Eagles have a wonderful reception and party facility that you can divide in half depending on the size of your guest list. We did this for my mom’s 90th birthday and it worked out fantastic. They did a wonderful job catering and were really easy to work with. If you have out of town guests, our hotels have the perfect accommodations to make them feel comfortable and right at home. There are also plenty of places unique to our area to take your guests. Enjoy a venture to one of our wineries like Heavenly Vineyards or The Winery at Young’s Farms. Don’t forget to enjoy the social gatherings at your local farmers market. Make sure you stop by Grants Family Farms to pick up fresh strawberries and other produce in season. Take a walk downtown Big Rapids and discover all of the new outside artwork and venture in the shops to see what’s new and exciting. Everyone needs a few new summer clothes and Serendipity is filled to the brim with just what you need to feel pretty going to all of the social gatherings that are on your calendar! Isn’t it time you picked a new summer hair style, something easy to manage as you flitter to all of your events? Natural Beauty and E&M Hair Salon can help you decide the perfect style for summer. You can go to our Band of Locals Website at BandOfLocals.com to find all of the information to contact these businesses. Don’t forget to ask what their Band of Locals special is! The Celebrity Harness Race, All School Reunion and Brews, Blues and Barbecue are just some of the events coming soon! Get ready...for a fast and furious summer! Carlleen Rose-President of The Band of Locals. Owner of Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream of Big Rapids And The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium WHAT’S HAPPENING June Downtown Big Rapids 231-796-5881 SchubergAgency.com TYLER SCHUBERG Certified Insurance Counselor Big Rapids Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary 2535 18361 16 Mile Rd. Big Rapids, MI (231) 796-6453 • June 16th 9 am-Noon Breakfast for Father's Day • June 29th - 5:30-7:30 Steak dinner • July 4th - Closed • August 17th - Golf outing at Clear Lake Golf Club, sign up at the Club to golf, steak dinner at the Club afterwards. It’s going to be a fast and furious summer! www.CardinalSpaAndMassage.com 126 Maple Street • Suite C Big Rapids, MI 231.598.9212 Located in the back of the Fairman Building! Visit our website or our new location! We offer a diverse selection of services! RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY • JUNE 12 OPEN HOUSE • JUNE 15 The Salvation Army of Big Rapids Annual Dinner with special guest Coach Andy Bronkema of Ferris State University Tuesday, June 11 • 5:30pm 325 Linden St. • Big Rapids, MI We will be celebrating what The Salvation Army is doing in our community to assist at-risk individuals & respond to needs as they happen. Won’t you help us meet the growing need by attending and supporting this event? We are seeking items for our Silent Auction and monetary donations to support this event. Special financial gifts can be sent to our office at PO Box 1256 Big Rapids, MI 49307. Please note ‘Annual Dinner’ in the memo line. Donors will be recognized at the event.
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Swing Into Summer Fun
Continuing to serve the injured
in West Central
MichiganMark WarbaPersonal Injury/Wrongful Death Attorney
1.800.924.2915“Advocates for Injured People”
115 Ives • Big Rapids, MI231.796.5887
WARBALAW OFFICES, P.C.
231.592.1000
Big Rapids • Boyne City Cedar Springs • Cheboygan
Gaylord • Gladwin Grayling • Houghton Lake
Newaygo • RoscommonWest Branch
The Freedom • The Value • The Brook
The winter months were great for those that enjoy snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. For those that prefer warmer outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing or boating we have good news. Not only is the weather turning warmer but Summer will officially be here on Friday, June 21!
June is a great time to get out and enjoy all that Mecosta County has to offer. At the Mecosta County CVB, we have been busy planning and promoting great events and things to do in the greater Big Rapids area. We have all the information you need to start planning your own summer adventure either online at BigRapids.org or in person at the Welcome Center on 127 S. State St. The Mecosta County CVB is also opening and staffing the Welcome Center on Saturdays from June through August, 9:00am-2:00pm, in addition to our normal Mon-Fri hours of 9:00am-5:00pm.
Golf season is already in full “swing” here in Mecosta County. Both the amateur and professional golfer won’t be disappointed with any of our local greens and fairways. Mecosta County is home to five (5) courses including PGM and PGA rated courses. Pair up a great day on the links with one of our amazing hotels and you are sure to experience a golf package to remember. Get your group of four or more together and schedule your golf package today. Not sure where to start? Visit our GolfBR.org webpage for information on local courses, hotels and assistance on booking your group reservations.
We are also excited to be partnering with the Chicago District Golf Association this year. The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is the regional governing body for amateur golf in Illinois and parts of three other states. The CDGA services nearly 400 clubs and over 80,000 individual golfers. Midwest Golf House and its Three-Hole Sunshine Course are home to their Foundation, which annually serves
more than 1,000 individuals with special needs and wounded veterans while also bringing playing opportunities to youth golfers. Founded on March 18, 1914, the CDGA is one of the largest and oldest golf associations in the United States.
You can visit the CDGA website at CDGA.org to find out more information on their organization, upcoming events along with promotional information on Mecosta County and GolfBR.org. The CDGA also publishes a monthly, high gloss golf magazine which has had various GolfBR.org ads in prior publications. For this month of June, Mecosta County and GolfBR.org are their featured destination. Not only are we on the cover of the magazine but we have a very large presence in the publication as well! We have a limited supply of magazines here at the Welcome Center or you can view the digital copy online at the CDGA website’s homepage.
Big Rapids is also now the proud home of the Ken Janke, Sr. Golf Hall of Fame, located at the FSU Katke Golf Club. The 9,500 square-foot, two-story, $3.5 million facility is now open with an array of four TrackMan golf simulators. The center is positioned as one of the top five facilities in the United States, in terms of virtual play presentation. The TrackMan units offer 39 choices of simulated, authentic gameplay on some of the most famous courses in the world.
The facility includes three heated indoor hitting bays, which can be opened to the adjoining practice area of Katke Golf Course, and an indoor putting green is available for player practice and instruction. The center is also a resource for the university’s men’s and women’s golf teams. Visit katkegolf.com.
Topgolf Swing Suite, located at Tullymore in Stanwood, is an immersive experience offering a comfortable lounge to play and enjoy fantastic food and drinks. With multiple massive virtual screens and a wide selection of exciting arcade games, the Swing Suite delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that’s fun for golfers and non-golfers alike. The state-of-the-art Full Swing simulators also offer guests the ability to play over 80 of the world’s best
known courses. Visit Tullymoregolf.com.
Looking for a different spin on golf? Check out one of Mecosta County’s five (5) Disc Golf Courses. Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, though, players use a flying disc or Frisbee®. The sport was formalized in the 1970s and shares with golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes or, in the case of disc golf, fewest throws. Visit BigRapids.org/things-to-do for details on Disc Golf Courses in Mecosta County.
Other great happenings in Mecosta County this month include Free Fishing and Free ORV Weekend, June 8 & 9. Two days twice a year, families can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, fishing, for free. This year’s summer dates are June 10 and 11. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations still apply. Be sure and visit the Mecosta County CVB’s fishing page at BigRapids.org/fishing for all things fishing.
Also on the weekend of June 8 & 9 you can ride routes and trails designated by the Michigan DNR without an ORV license or trail permit during the second Free ORV Weekend this year. All other ORV rules and laws still apply and the Recreation Passport is required where applicable. More details can be found at BigRapids.org/mecosta-county-trails.
Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate with dad than at the Crusin’ Downtown Big Rapids Car Show. On Saturday, June 15, from 11:00am-4:00pm the Big Rapids Pioneer and the Mecosta County CVB present the Cruisin’ Downtown Car Show. Registration will be begin at 10:00am. The day will be fun-filled with an array of cars, trucks, motorcycles, live music by the Balsam Brothers, trophies, food and more. Everyone is invited to attend or participate in the event. The car show will be facilitated by the River Valley Car Club. For more details please call the Pioneer at 231.592.8359 or Mecosta County CVB at 231.796.7640.
Music is definitely abundant this summer in Mecosta County. The Canadian Lakes - Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series is free and offers an amazing lineup of musicians. All concerts are held at the Reuther Music Pavilion and begin at 7:00pm. Dates include, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 27 and August 10 & 24. For a complete list of bands visit the CVB’s Community Events Calendar or phone 888.533.5015.
The Ferris Community Summer Band Concert Series kicked off its summer series June 5 and runs every Wednesday evening (plus Thursday June 27) through July 3. Concerts are presented outdoors throughout the greater Big Rapids area, including the Big Rapids Bandshell, the Canadian Lakes Castle, and local parks. Alternate rain location will be at the Big Rapids First United Methodist Church. Contact Scott Cohen, Musical Director, at 231.591.2484 for more details.
Tuba Bach presents Three Fundraisers in Three Days starting June 21 at 7:00pm. On June 21 enjoy Give My Regards to Broadway at St. Michael’s Parish Center in Remus, June 22 experience A Night at the Opera in the FSU University Center Ballroom and June 23 it’s an All-American Ice Cream Social at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reed City. Tickets are available at Three Girls Bakery or online at tubabach.org.
The amount of exciting events, festivals and activities are too numerous to mention in our article, so be sure and visit our Community Events Calendar on our website to ensure you stay up-to-date on everything going on in Mecosta County.
To start creating your own summertime adventure in beautiful Mecosta County visit us online on our mobile friendly website at BigRapids.org or in person at the Mecosta County Welcome Center, located at 127 S. State Street.
Here is to a great summer of fun!
Connie Koepke – Executive Director Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau – Your official tourism resource for Mecosta County
211 Maple Street • Big Rapids, MIwww.bergelinmurphy.com
Do any of you wonder why we feel like summer disappears too fast, the month of June in particular? Just look at your calendar and the answer will be right in front of you! Graduation, Open Houses, Weddings, Father’s Day, Community Events....it seems to blur into one big stress mess. It’s a good thing we have Band of Locals businesses to make your life easier!
Sunshine Carpet and Service Master can do a beautiful job of cleaning your house to get ready for your big event and leave you time to think about the food you will serve! Nawal’s Mediterranean Eatery, Three Girls Bakery and Pere Marquette Catering will deliver delicious food to your event with many different choices
and leave you to only worry about the invitations and decorations.
Did you know that Preferred Office Machines can design and make invitations unique to your event at a really low cost? Patterson’s Flowers make beautiful arrangements that will put the wow factor as your guests enter your party.
Kelly’s Catering not only caters but they have a beautiful place to hold your Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation or Birthday Party. CK’s Place is a great facility you can greet your guests and enjoy the party yourself without all of the work!
The Eagles have a wonderful reception and party facility that you can divide in half depending on the size of your guest list. We did this for my mom’s 90th birthday and it worked out fantastic. They did a wonderful job catering and
were really easy to work with.
If you have out of town guests, our hotels have the perfect accommodations to make them feel comfortable and right at home. There are also plenty of places unique to our area to take your guests. Enjoy a venture to one of our wineries like Heavenly Vineyards or The Winery at Young’s Farms.
Don’t forget to enjoy the social gatherings at your local farmers market. Make sure you stop by Grants Family Farms to pick up fresh strawberries and other produce in season. Take a walk downtown Big Rapids and discover all of the new outside artwork and venture in the shops to see what’s new and exciting.
Everyone needs a few new summer clothes and Serendipity is filled to the brim with just what you need to feel pretty going to all of the social
gatherings that are on your calendar!
Isn’t it time you picked a new summer hair style, something easy to manage as you flitter to all of your events? Natural Beauty and E&M Hair Salon can help you decide the perfect style for summer.
You can go to our Band of Locals Website at BandOfLocals.com to find all of the information to contact these businesses. Don’t forget to ask what their Band of Locals special is!
The Celebrity Harness Race, All School Reunion and Brews, Blues and Barbecue are just some of the events coming soon! Get ready...for a fast and furious summer!
Carlleen Rose-President of The Band of Locals. Owner of Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream of Big Rapids And The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium
WHAT’S HAPPENING June
Downtown Big Rapids 231-796-5881 SchubergAgency.com
TYLER SCHUBERGCertified Insurance Counselor
Big Rapids Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary 253518361 16 Mile Rd.Big Rapids, MI(231) 796-6453
• June 16th 9 am-Noon Breakfast for Father's Day• June 29th - 5:30-7:30 Steak dinner
• July 4th - Closed• August 17th - Golf outing at Clear Lake
Golf Club, sign up at the Club to golf, steak dinner at the Club afterwards.
It’s going to be a fast and furious summer!
www.CardinalSpaAndMassage.com
126 Maple Street • Suite C Big Rapids, MI
231.598.9212Located in the back of the
Fairman Building!Visit our website or our new location!
We offer a diverse selection of services!
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY • JUNE 12
OPEN HOUSE • JUNE 15
The Salvation Army of Big Rapids Annual Dinner with special guest Coach Andy Bronkema of Ferris State University
Tuesday, June 11 • 5:30pm325 Linden St. • Big Rapids, MIWe will be celebrating what The Salvation Army is doing in our community to assist at-risk individuals & respond
to needs as they happen. Won’t you help us meet the growing need by attending and supporting this event?
We are seeking items for our Silent Auction and monetary donations to support this event.
Special financial gifts can be sent to our office at PO Box 1256 Big Rapids, MI 49307. Please note ‘Annual Dinner’ in
the memo line. Donors will be recognized at the event.
