City of West Branch

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City of West Branch

• Channel 26 WBTV

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Meeting Schedule

• City Council meets the 1st 3rd Mondays at
  700pm.
• Planning Commission meets the 2nd 4th Tuesdays
  (as needed) at 700pm.
• Meetings are open to the Public All are invited
  to attend.

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City Website!

• Check out the Citys website
• and keep an eye on it for
• important messages.
• www.westbranch.com
• Take a look today!

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Spring Clean Up!

• April 27th through May 8th
• Clean up is for soft vegetation and leaves only.
  Please rake to the curb and crews will make
  rounds for pick up.

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Farmers Market Applications are now being
accepted. Applications are available at City
Hall. The Market begins July 4th and goes
through October 3rd. Hours for the Market are
Saturdays from 8amto 1pm. The Market is located
in the street on South 3rd Street.
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Shriners Parade

• May 16th
• 130pm
• From 8th street to Masonic Lodge

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Ogemaw HeightsALL Class Reunion!

• July 2nd 5th 2009
• Now that youve graduated and moved on, wouldnt
  you like to see not only your class, but some of
  your friends from years ahead or behind you?
• Please send your email address to
  OHHSReunion_at_westbranch.com
• Please include your name, maiden name, and
  graduating year, so the committee can send you
  future updates!

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Historical West Branch Centennial Book
The Historical West Branch Centennial book is now
available at the museum (South 5th Street) You
may pick-up books from 10am to 2pm on Thursdays
and Fridays.   The price is 30.00.  Please
make check to OCGHS (Ogemaw County Geneological
Historical Society) and mail to OCGHS, PO Box
734, West Branch, MI 48661.
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North Central Michigan Community Foundation

• Thank you for considering a tax-deductible
  donation to the
• North Central Michigan Community Foundation
• 42 Ogemaw County Funds to choose from
• 504,095.69 grants made for Ogemaw County since
  1998
• 960,679.76 Ogemaw County funds managed, 12/31/08
• North Central Michigan Community Foundation
• PO Box 63, West Branch MI 48661-0063
• 1-877-354-6881
• For Good For Ever

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Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

• Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
• West Branch Masonic Center191 Page Street (Next
  to Little League Fields)
• Serving 300pm-700pm
• 5.00 per person (Kids 10 Under Free)
• Advance tickets available
• For more Information please contactLaveta
  345-5035 David 343-0685

All proceeds go to help Sharon Karnafel with
Cancer Treatment Expenses
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Pork Benefit Dinner For Sandy Knepfler Lymphoma
Cancer Patient

• Sunday April 19th 2009
• At Edwards Township Hall(3601 Wickes Road West
  Branch)
• 1100am to 6pm
• Cost 7.50 per person Under 3 is Free
• 50/50 Drawings
• Gun and Silent Auction
• Live Entertainment
• Donations Accepted
• Purchase tickets at Turners West Side Store or
  on the day of the event,or CallJane _at_ 345-2955
  or Yvonee _at_ 345-8330

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Art Walk Wine Tasting

• Saturday, April 18, 2009
• From 5pm to 9pm
• Downtown West Branch is partnering with local
  artists for the perfect spring evening.
• Each shop will host an area artist and their
  work along with wine and hors doeuvres.
• Call the West Branch Chamber of Commerce of
  details.
• 989-345-2821

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Kirtland Police Academy

• May 1, 2009
• The Kirtland Regional Police Academy will honor
  its 28th graduating class during ceremonies at
  the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts.
• Graduation ceremonies begin at
• 11 a.m.

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• Early Resistration at Kirtland Community College
  for the 2009 summer and fall semesters is slated
  for
• 8 a.m. to 630 p.m. on April 13-14
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• 8 a.m. to 430 p.m. on April 15-17.
• Summer classes start May 18th.
• For more information call 989-275-5000 extension
  284

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• Ogemaw County Humane Society

10th Annual Rummage Sale
Donation Drop off Day April 23 9am to
7pm Clean Usable Items and Clothes Only Please.
Sale Days April 24 9am to 5pm April 25 9am
to 3pm
Ogemaw Township Hall - Corner of Gray Rd and M-55
Information - Call 345-0782
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American Red Cross YARD SALE!

• Now Taking Donated Items!!
• We will gladly take your slightly used/good
  condition household items, jewelry, appliances,
  furniture, outdoor items, etc. NO CLOTHING
  PLEASE!
• Drop off times All of April and May-Thursdays
  and Fridays at 830am through 430pm-Saturdays
  by Appointment
• Drop off items at the American Red Cross Office
• Call Sue at 989-343-1353For more information

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We Want YOU!
Fabulous Fridays in Downtown West Branchpresents
Start Your EnginesFriday, May 22nd 6 - 9
PM
Ladies Gentlemen, kids of all ages, start your
engines for a rip roaring evening filled with all
kinds of car racing fun! If youd like to be a
part of this event and showcase your car driver
call Pete at 989-345-5226
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Strike out CancerBowl For A Cure

• Tanger Outlet Center is providing a way to
• Help Support the Ogemaw County Relay for Life
  Team!
• When Sunday, May 3rd
• Time 7pm to 11pm
• Where Ogemaw Lanes of West Branch
• 20 a person will get you- 3 Games- Shoe
  Rental- Food and Soft Drinks- Raffle Entry for
  a fabulous prize!
• 50/50 Raffle Tickets will be available at the
  event.
• Please contact Mindy at Polo 345-4000
• Or Brenda at Tanger 345-2594

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Annual Nursing Conference
Kirtland Community Colleges Department of Health
Careersis inviting area nurses and nursing
students to its4th annual spring
conference. When Thursday, May 14thWhere
Ramada Inn Conference Center in Grayling A
continental breakfast will be served from
745-815am The One-day conference will be
starting at 815am and is expected to end around
430pm Pre-registering Until April 27th cost
60 for a licensed nurse and 35 per
student. After April 28th the fee for a
registered nurse increases to 65 Contact
Kochensparger for more information at
989-275-5000 extension 306
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The Seventh Day
Revelations from the Lost Pages of History
A FREE 5-part DVD series with Hal Holbrookwill
be held every Wednesday in April from
130-300pmat the West Branch Seventh-day
Adventist Church Call 345-7042 for more
information
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Evidence of Grace

• Sunday, April 26, 2009
• At 1100 AM
• Faith Alive Church will present Evidence of
  Grace a musical journey through Gods amazing
  grace.
• Public Welcome Admission is Free Nursery
  Provided
• Faith Alive Church
• 2945 Hansen Rd. West Branch, MI 48661
• Email FaithAliveWestBranch_at_agchurches.org

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Historical West Branch Centennial Book Signing
Date Friday May 22nd Time 3 7pm Place
West Branch Public Library Dont forget your
books!
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Handgun Safety Class

• KCC will again be offering a handgun safety class
  that fulfills the training requirements of
  Michigans concealed pistol law.
• Class will meet Friday, April 17, from 6 to 10pm
  and Saturday, April 18, from 10am to 6pm.
• Participants must attend all sessions.
• 125 per person, which includes all training
  materials.
• A 15-percent discount is available to senior
  citizens.
• Pre-registration is required.
• Contact Kirtland's Criminal Justice Office at
  989-275-5000 extension 348
• Or by email at moerland_at_kirtland.edu

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Tolfree Foundation Presents

• Blast the Blues
• When Thursday, April 23, 2009
• Where Dean Arbour Ford of West Branch
• Time 500 900pm
• Cost 20.00 per person
• Contact Tolfree Foundation _at_ 343-3690
• Kick those winter blues to the curb! Grab your
  friends and join us for a night of great music
  and art, tempting food and live auction.

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Kirtland Community Theater Group

• Our Town By Thornton Wilder
• Thursday and Friday, April 16-17 at 7pm
• Saturday, April 18th at 2pm
• 10 for Adults
• 7 for Seniors
• 5 for Students
• For more Information please contact the KCPA
  Ticket Office at
• 989-275-6777

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2009 Music in the Park!

• June 11 Picks Sticks Stringband (folk,
  swing, country, light pop, jazz ethnic)
• June 25 Guy Louis His Chautauqua Express
  (popular music)
• July 9 The Royal Garden Trio(traditional jazz)
• July 16 Bob Kartes CW Junction(2 shows
  featuring local talent)
• July 23 Seth Bernard Daisy May(folk music)
• August 20 Cabin Fever Band(folk music)
• August 29 Rock Roll(during the fabulous
  Friday event in Downtown West Branch)

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