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Fundraiser Events: Gateway Affair ~
"Wilderness" Bike Ride ~
Golf Outing
The
2013
Gateway Affair Event to be on June 1, 2013, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, at Jay's
Sporting Goods
This event is a great way to support parks and recreation in Clare County while
having a wonderful meal and listening to special speakers. The
meal choices will include Prime Rib, Pork Loin and Chicken all
prepared on the grill with all of the fixings, salad choices,
vegetables, baked potatoes, and Pam's Home Made Pie with ice cream for
dessert. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm followed by entertainment
by Jewls the Clown. There will also be a live auction, a silent
auction, and drawings for merchandise and
services.
A $50 donation is requested.
Check out the
fabulous items that will be available at this year's "Affair"!
Information on the contributed items will be posted as they are
received.
Read about last year's GATEWAY
AFFAIR, Photos,
and
Download the Press Release
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS (click to read the list...)
"Wilderness" Bike Ride on the
Clare/Osceola County Section of the Pere Marquette Rails-to-Trails.
Clare to Evart along the Pere Marquette Rail Trail,
June 15, 2013
12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday, June 15, 2013 Sponsored by:
Michigan Trails Greenway Alliance and Friends of Clare County Parks &
Recreation & the Friends of the Clare Co. Parks
On Saturday, June 15, experience Clare County
“close up and personal” as you join us for a bike ride along the
former route of the Pere Marquette Railroad. Your 25-mile ride on a
relatively level asphalt trail begins in Clare and ends in Evart and
takes you through woods and fields and past streams and lakes. You’ll
also get to see the old coal chute once used to resupply the steam
locomotives that plied this route.
There will be plenty of opportunities along the way to enjoy the scenery or
stop in the towns of Farwell, Lake Station and Evart where volunteers
will be standing by with refreshments or rides for those who need it.
Cost: $20/person. Children under 12: Free. "Scholarships" are offered
to those riders 12-18 years old--Friends of C.C. Parks will pay for
those riders.
There will also be free
tee-shirts for the first 25 paid registrants, and goodie bags for all
participants. Please use the button below to pay by credit/debit card
or PayPal.
Friends is also happy to announce that it will offer a scholarship to
cover the registration for all participants between the ages of 12 and
18 inclusive. Parental permission required! Please send a registration
form to Friends PO Box. This offer does not entitle these riders too a
free Tee-Shirt. Come and enjoy the scenery!
Fee: $20/person. Children under 12 Free. Free Tee-Shirt’s to the 1st 25 paid
registrants. Goodie bags!
Use the button below to pay with credit/debit card or PayPal:
Friends of the Clare
County Parks Golf Outing Fundraiser at Eagle Glen,
August 10, 2013
Start time is 9:00 am.
Join us for a fun afternoon to promote youth football in Clare County.
1st Annual Four Person Golf Scramble at Eagle Glen Golf Course in
Farwell.
All proceeds go to to Clare, Farwell, and Harrison Youth Football
Programs with the Friends of Clare County Parks and Recreation
making a matching contribution.
There are a limited number of spaces available so sign up now!
$200.00 entry fee include 18 holes w/cart, dinner, with 50/50 raffle
and silent auction.
For details call Don at (989) 539-2761.
2012 GATEWAY AFFAIR:
Report on last year's GATEWAY
AFFAIR:
Download the Press Release
The Event was a big success and everyone had a great meal and lots
of fun with drawings, a silent auction, and more.
The winner of the Essay Contest was 6th Grader, Edwin Wilkes, who's
park name, Eagles Nest Park, was voted on as the winning
name for the new county park. Edwin has generously decided to
give the $100 he won as the prize back to Friends for a bench at the
new park in the memory of his brother.
Below are some photos from this year's event.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS (click to read the list...)
Thank you for supporting our Contributors.
Check out the fabulous items that will be available at this year's
"Affair"!
Information on the contributed items will be posted as they are
received.
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THANK YOU TO ALL
THE SPONSORS/VOLUNTEERS THAT MADE THIS YEAR'S
GATEWAY AFFAIR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER !
Benchley Brothers, Clare
J & G Auto, Harrison
McGuire Chevy, Clare
Curves of Clare
Great Lakes Loons
Beer Distributing Co., Grand Rapids
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Ruckles Pier, Clare
Days Inn, Clare
J.T. Bakers, Clare
Witbeck’s Family Foods, Clare
Glens of Harrison
Save-A-Lot, Harrison
Valu Land, Clare
Eagle Glen, Farwell
Snowsnake, Harrison
The
Tamaracks, Harrison
Guys & Dolls
Photography, Clare
McAndrew Photography, Harrison
Detroit Tigers
Fabiano Brothers
Conlay’s Powerwashing, Farwell
Hicks Jewelers, Clare
Style On Top, Clare
East Dover Sugar, Clare
Ideal
Theater, Clare |
Mike’s Landscaping, Clare
Cops & Doughnuts, Clare
Clare Family Fitness
Ponderosa, Clare
Big Boy of Clare
Subway, Clare & Harrison
Bob’s Lounge, Clare
MacLean Pharmacy, Harrison
Hungry Howie’s, Clare
Mancino’s, Clare
Buccilli’s
Pizza, Clare
Momma Cilli’s, Harrison
Her Place, Clare
Ace Hardware, Clare
Seiter Brothers, Clare
Clare Hardware
Maxwell's Flowers, Clare
Country Flowers, Harrison
Harrison Do It
Best Lumber
Monte’s Restaurant, Harrison
Herrick House, Clare
Dairy Phil, Clare
Capital
Equipment, Clare
Hershberger PRO Hardware, Clare
Steve’s Country
Meats,
Harrison
Elm Creek, Farwell |
Apple Tree Lane, Clare
MidMichigan Community College
Walravens, Harrison
G.R. Evergreen Therapy, Harrison
Jim’s Body
Shop, Clare
Clare County Review
Clare County Cleaver
Jay’s Sporting Goods, Clare
Doherty Hotel, Clare
Whitehouse Restaurant, Clare
Kyle's Manufacturing, Farwell
Pro-Tech Cabling Systems, Clare
Family Video, Harrison
Village of Farwell
Clare Eagles FOE #3977
Reinke’s Hearth of the Home, Harrison
Kyle’s Firewood, Harrison
Isabella Bank & Trust
Gerry & Pam
Schmiedicke
Fred DeBoer
Sally Mason and her Staff
Tara Hovey
Jon Ringelberg
Marty Johnson
Jeff Poet & Jays Sporting Goods Staff
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Check out the fabulous items that
will be available at this year's "Affair"!
Information on the contributed items will be posted as they are
received.
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LIVE & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
GATEWAY AFFAIR - JUNE 1st, 2013
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- Mama Cillies Pizzeria, Harrison
$25.00 Gift Card
- Ruckles Pier $50.00 & $25.00 in Gift
Cards
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Doherty Hotel
$30.00 Gift Card
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McGuires Chevy, Clare 2 oil
changes, a $50.00 value
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Snowsnake Ski and Golf, Harrison
18 holes golf w/cart $90.00 value,
and 2 zip line tours, a $110.00 value
- Georgio's Pizza, Harrison 3 two
top pizzas, a $30.00 value
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Cops & Doughnuts,
Clare 4 gift cards, a $100.00 value
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Chippewa Cab Co. $25.00 Cab Fare
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Ponderosa
Steakhouse, Clare $20.00 gift cards
(2) Buffet & Beverage and (2) Steak Dinner w/buffet and
beverage, a $20.00 value
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Snowbird Lanes, Harrison Bowling
Party w/ Pizza, a $25.00 value
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Monte’s
Family Restaurant, Harrison 2 large
pizza gift cards, a $30.00 value
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Eagle Glen,
Farwell Golf package for two, a $90.00 value
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Conley's Powerwash, Farwell
$225,00 in Powerwash Services
- MacLean Pharmacy, Harrison Garden
Fountain, a $240.00 value
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Family Video,
Harrison 6 Video Gift Cards for a $30.00 value
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Mid Michigan Regional Medical
Center, Clare 2 Gift Baskets, a $150.00 value ($75.00 each)
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Apple Tree Lane, Gift Basket, a $100 value
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Herrick House,
Clare Two wooden Picture frames, a
$45
value
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Dairy Phil, "Pick Up & Pig Out" Dinner for (8),
a
$65 value
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Her Place,
Clare Blue Print Blouse, a $55 value
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Clare Party Store 1/2 gallon pickled bologna,
a $15 value
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Ideal
Theater (6) theater Passes, a $20
value
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Tamaracks Golf Course, Harrison Golf for two,
an $80 value
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Camaralynn Photography, Harrison Free Basic
Package, a $150 value
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Harrison Do It Center Skill Jisaw, a $38 value
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Country Flowers, Harrison Blanket/comforter
Moose Outdoor Life figure,
a $40 value
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McAndrew Photography, Harrison Family Setting,
a $70 value
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Evergreen Physical Therapy, Harrison Gift
Basket, a $60 value
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Family Fare Supermarket, Harrison Nascar Coors
Light Insulated Cooler on wheels, a $50 value
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McDonalds, Harrison Gift Cards (also providing ice for the
banquet), a $25 value
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Sav-A-Lot Food Store, Harrison Pork Loins from for banquet
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Fabiano Brothers Distributors Detroit Tiger
Den Ticket, a $200 value
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Subway, Clare $25.00 gift card
Mancino’s, Clare, $25.00 gift card
Buccilli’s
Pizza, Clare $25.00 gift card
Campbell Printing, Clare 500 Business Cards, a
$40.00 value
Seiter Brothers
Hardware & Mr. Fred DeBoer
Skill Circular Saw w/blade, a $100.00 value
Curves of Clare Gift Bag, a $75.00 value
Hungry Howies of Clare, $30.00 in gift cards
Guys & Dolls Photography, Clare $100.00
Family Portrait Setting
Days Inn, Clare 1 nights stay w/ pool
Big Boy Restaurant, Clare, Long Sleeve shirt
w/ coffee mug & coffee, a $20.00 value
Hicks Jewelers, Clare, Red Cap Clock by
Platinum,
a $38.00 value
Jay's Sporting Goods, Clare,
(2) Outdoor Mosquito
Repellant by Therma Cell, a $50.00 value
Clare Health and Fitness, one month Tanning
and Punch Card for 10 Visits, a $100.00 value
Nitro Computers, Harrison, WiFi Router, a
$35.00 value
Family Farm & Home, Clare, Classic Wooden
Chess Set,
a $38.00 value
Valueland, Clare $20 Gift Card
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE DONORS !
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