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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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data-options='{"show":15,"min":10,"max-days":365,"max-miles":100,"tags":"aarp-festivals-limited","title":"Festival Events Around Merrill","images":"no","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"more":"yes","lat":43.40999984741211,"lng":-84.3302993774414,"latlng":"43.409999847412,-84.330299377441","radius":45,"has_next_page":false}'> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header><h2>Festival Events Around Merrill</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/deer-widows-weekend-at-popps-place-2024-11-17-merrill-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DEER-WIDOWS-WEEKEND-AT-POPPS-PLACE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/deer-widows-weekend-at-popps-place-2024-11-17-merrill-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DEER-WIDOWS-WEEKEND-AT-POPPS-PLACE">Deer Widows Weekend at Popps Place</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Craft Show - Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? 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Is there an event that we should know about? Share it with us so your neighbors can learn about it too!
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Kent District Library -- Ada Branch
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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-gr-learn-a-latte-things-you-never-knew-about-rx-jrndhgvw69z.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LEARN-A-LATTE-THINGS-YOU-NEVER-KNEW-ABOUT-RX">Learn a Latte: Things You Never Knew About Rx</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Kent District Library -- Ada Branch</p> <p class="loc">Ada, MI</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-grand-blanc-free-screening-of-the-holdovers-htnzm8lvhd4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MI-GRAND-BLANC-FREE-SCREENING-OF-THE-HOLDOVERS">AARP MI Grand Blanc - Free Screening of 'The Holdovers'</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">NCG Cinema</p> <p class="loc">GRAND BLANC, MI</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-gr-learn-a-latte-things-you-never-knew-about-rx-jrndhgvw69z.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LEARN-A-LATTE-THINGS-YOU-NEVER-KNEW-ABOUT-RX">Learn a Latte: Things You Never Knew About Rx</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Kent District Library -- Ada Branch</p> <p class="loc">Ada, MI</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-grand-blanc-free-screening-of-the-holdovers-htnzm8lvhd4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MI-GRAND-BLANC-FREE-SCREENING-OF-THE-HOLDOVERS">AARP MI Grand Blanc - Free Screening of 'The Holdovers'</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">NCG Cinema</p> <p class="loc">GRAND BLANC, MI</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Free entry!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Do you or someone you know always wait until last minute to do Christmas shopping? We have the perfect small business craft show.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/durand-auxiliary-holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-durand-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DURAND-AUXILIARY-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW">Durand Auxiliary Holiday Craft Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer and unique handmade treasures!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Durand Eagles Aerie 3851, Durand, MI </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/merrill-mi/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Popps Place, Merrill, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/craft-fair-act-handicrafts-sale-2024-11-17-midland-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CRAFT-FAIR-ACT-HANDICRAFTS-SALE">Craft Fair ACT Handicrafts Sale</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Come check out some ACT handicrafts at the Memorial Presbyterian Church craft fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-29-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/chesaning-music-boosters-arts-and-crafts-show-2024-11-30-chesaning-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHESANING-MUSIC-BOOSTERS-ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SHOW">Chesaning Music Boosters Arts and Crafts Show</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This year we are celebrate 40 years of supporting the Chesaning Band program.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Chesaning High School, Chesaning, MI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/holiday-craft-show-2024-12-07-montrose-mi.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-CRAFT-SHOW" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a 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