Community Calendar

June 10, 2017

Back to the Bricks

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10th to be in

Historical Downtown Big Rapids

As the Mecosta County CVB is proud to host the

Back to the Bricks®

Heritage Promo Tour Car Show!

Line up for the Parade of Cars will begin at the Holiday Inn Big Rapids on Perry Street at 4:30pm. Over 200 cars will be led by our own Big Rapids Public Safety Department to downtown Big Rapids. Grab your friends and family for this spectacular array of classic, vintage, one of kind and new model cars cruising through to downtown Big Rapids. A detailed parade route will be posted soon.

Upon arrival of the 200 plus Back to the Bricks® cars to downtown Big Rapids, they will be joining vehicles from our local car clubs, River Valley Car Club and Canadian Lakes Cruisers, for a car show unlike any other.

Kick off for the car show will begin at approximately 5:00pm with a Welcome Ceremony and then the fun will have just begun. From 5:00pm -9:00 enjoy viewing 250 vehicles from Back to the Bricks®, or local car clubs and from our Premier Sponsor McDonald Dodge.

In addition to these gorgeous vehicles on display enjoy the Quilters Glory Quilt Show at the Big Rapids Middle School, just a short walk away, from 10:00am – 8:00pm. All throughout downtown Big Rapids, an array of other activities will also be taking place.

Enjoy a guided tour of local, historical buildings such as the Old Jail (Rumor has it that some of the inmates never completely left….) and Berglund House Museum. Local artists will also be downtown capturing the day’s activities live on canvas and drawing pads. Be sure to participate in the Downtown Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win one of eight $25.00 gift certificates. While experiencing all of these great activities be sure to enjoy the unique and one of a kind shops. You’ll want to take something home to remember this special day with.

With all of this excitement occurring downtown, we are sure you find yourself either hungry, thirsty or both. Yes, we have that taken care of for you as well with local restaurants, street side cafes, breweries, and vendors. Crankers Coney Island will be featuring specials, live entertainment, and a Craft Beer Tent.

At 7:00pm get ready to get your noise on! The Rev Car/Loudest Car Contest will take place near the corner of Pine St. and Michigan Avenue. Signs will be posted at the event area.

At 8:30pm Trophies for Best of Show, Mayors Choice, Convention & Visitors Bureau Choice and 27 other categories will be announced. Be sure to cheer on your favorite make and model.

Although the car show itself will come to a conclusion at 9:00pm there is still a lot of fun to be had at our local restaurants, bars, and breweries. Dial-A-Ride services will be available to take you back to your hotel safely for the evening if needed. Their DoubleMap is available for either Android or Apple devices.

Stayed tuned for more information on this exciting day in Downtown Big Rapids!

Visit: http://www.bigrapids.org/back-to-the-bricks for more information on this great event!!

Big Rapids Cardinal's Hockey Golf Outing

9:00AM

The Cardinal hockey program is hosting a golf outing at Falcon Head Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 9 am and teams are needed and welcome to sign up.

There will be lots of prizes. gifts, and auction items. This is the BRHS hockey fundraiser of the year.

Open to the public! Come out and celebrate the great year with the boys and congratulate them...the team will be working the event.

The 2017 Girls on the Run program

9:45AM

The 2017 program will begin the week of April 10th and wrap-upthe beginning of June. Practices are held 2 days a week after school, for about 90 minutes. Please contact your school for practice days and times.

The 5K event will be: Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at the Bandshell, located behind Big Rapids Middle School and on the beautiful and scenic Big Rapids Riverwalk.

Welcome & warm up at 9:45 am

5K run/walk event will start at 10:00 am.

Participant Registration Fee: $45

Make checks payable to: City of Big Rapids memo line: GOTR

Please drop off registration form and money at the school office or mail to City of Big Rapids, Recreation Dept., Attn: Brynn Chesebro 226 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Deadline: April 7th, 2017

Red Bird Shoot

10:00AM

The Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club will be holding a Redbird Shoot on Saturday, June 10th. Rounds will start at 10:00 am and continue until all flights are shot. A plaque will be given for most birds hit. The public is invited to participate. The club is located 4 miles west of Mecosta on M-20.

For more info: www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org

FUMC Hope Garden Auction

10:00AM

Where: First United Methodist Church

304 Elm Street

Big Rapids, MI 49307

What is being auctioned: Misc. Garden Tools and Garden Supplies

Featured Item: 8x10 Tremont Storage Building with treated lumber base (used for one year)

Come, enjoy cookies & coffee!!

Big Rapids Area Youth Choir Concert

From 6:00PM to 7:00PM

The Big Rapids Area Youth Choir will be presenting a concert on Sunday, June 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Northland United Methodist Church located at 6842 Northland Drive in Stanwood. Admission to the concert is free, but there will be an opportunity for a free will offering. The Big Rapids Area Youth Choir is sponsored by the local women’s choir, Voca Lyrica, and directed by Jeanna LaMar. In addition to pieces performed by the full choir, there will be featured vocal and instrumental soloists and guest appearances by a few members of Voca Lyrica.

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