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CHILDREN’S TROUT FISHING CONTEST

There is no charge for The Children’s Trout Fishing Contest, it will always be free.

Do you remember how old you were when you caught your first trout?
Prepare your children for an experience of a lifetime.
Starting on Saturday April 24th, 2010 at 9:00 am and lasting all day.
Handicap Accessible.

Jack’s Sport Shop will offer many prizes for the children during this event.
In addition, many other prizes have been donated by local businesses and groups.

C and C Well Drilling, have graciously donated the use of their pond for this contest.
They are located just south of M-72 on M-66.

You will find more information on the “Sponsor a Smile” program at our Sponsorship page.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW & UGLY TRUCK CONTEST

Sunday April 25, 2010 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
at Charlie Brown's Party Town, 2325 US 131 in Kalkaska.

Registration starts at 8:00 am Sunday morning.

Show Class Listings

(A) Antique 1900 - 1950
(B) Restored / Original 1951 - 1960
(C) Restored / Original 1961 - 1970
(D) Restored / Original 1971 - 1979
(E) Street Rod 1900 - 1934
(F) Street Rod 1935 - 1948
(G) Street Rod 1949 - 1960
(H) Street Machine 1961 - 1970
(I) Street Machine 1971 to present
(J) Muscle Car 1960 to present
(K) Mustangs - All
(L) Two-Seat Sports Cars - T-Bird / Corvette
(M) Customs 1950 - 1959
(N) Customs 1960 to present
(O) Trucks - Original / Modified
(P) Best Ford
(Q) Best GM
(R) Best Mopar
(S) Best Other

Please fax entry form to:
(231)-384-6179

If you have any questions, contact:
Deb Mooneyhan@
(231)-384-6112
paintingmama@yahoo.com

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FLEA MARKET

Please contact Chris or Jessica Tracey @ 231-331-4051
for information and application.

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GREAT LAKES ENERGY GRAND ROYALE PARADE

Greetings!

The 74th annual NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® is fast approaching and we wanted to give you the first opportunity to complete the parade application. The festival this year will be bigger and better, running from April 21st through the 25th, 2010.

Through increased cooperation from Kalkaska area businesses and residents, we’ll have banners carried in front of the winning entries as well as several new features. I know you won’t want to miss out in participating in this year’s event. Parade applications are due April 22nd, and the theme is “Trout Fever”. Please keep this theme in mind as you create your entry. PLEASE REVIEW THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY, AS THERE ARE SOME CHANGES.

Lineup information will again be distributed from the front of BIRCH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL starting at 10:15 am on parade day, Saturday, April 24th, with formation along village streets. If you don’t want to be judged, we ask that you not arrive until 1:00 pm to avoid congestion. Those desiring to be judged should be in place by 12:30 pm The parade starts promptly at 2:00 pm.

We look forward to your participation in this year’s Great Lakes Energy Grand Royale Parade.

Sincerely,
Deb Mooneyhan
Parade Coordinator

NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® PARADE GUIDELINES

The Parade Director and NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® Board reserve the right to refuse any entry that is not in good taste or in the best interest of the NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL®.

  1. Entry applications must be returned by April 22, 2010. They can be sent via mail or fax.
  2. Lineup times:
    • Those desiring TO be judged are asked to line up prior to 12:30 pm, after securing lineup information from the staff at Birch Street Elementary School.
    • Those desiring NOT TO be judged are asked to line up after 1 pm, again picking up information from Birch Street Elementary. By making these changes we hope to reduce the congestion along village streets.
  3. The winning entries will have banners carried in front of them by representatives of Kalkaska area businesses. In addition, their plaques will be presented by a parade official in front of the reviewing stand in downtown Kalkaska.

STRICT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BY ALL ENTRIES.

VEHICLE RULES

  1. Motorcycles, ATV’s or other motorized vehicles which are not street-worthy, are ineligible to participate.
  2. Drivers of all motorized vehicles must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid license.
  3. We request all commercial vehicles be decorated in some form and there will only be one commercial vehicle allowed per establishment.
  4. We hope to have a special place for area fire trucks to assemble and will be dismissing them, en masse, at the front of the parade. This will be in the old Cedar Street Pub parking lot, as it was last year.

FLOAT RULES

  1. All floats must be able to maneuver village streets properly without causing major disturbances.
  2. To qualify as a float, the unit should be skirted and all objects on it must be completely decorated and in good taste.

ANIMAL UNIT RULES

  1. Each unit is required to have its own cleanup crew.
  2. Parade dress for riders is desired.
  3. All units are required to maintain a forward motion.
  4. Animals must be controlled by means of a harness, halter or leash if not otherwise contained.

MARCHING UNITS

  1. Area bands are asked to maintain a forward motion, but will be allowed to pause momentarily in front of the reviewing stand and play two selections for the audience. The selections can include movement by the band members, the flag corps or other units. Following their performance, the band must again move down the parade route in a forward motion.

OTHER

  1. Throwing of candy is NOT ALLOWED from the center of Cedar Street, but we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE participants to walk along the side of the street to distribute treats.
  2. The Judge’s decisions are considered final.

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KALKASKA IDOL

In the spirit of American Idol
The National Trout Festival® Proudly Presents...
...Back by Popular Demand...
Kalkaska Idol

It will be held in The Civic Center, located just past the Carnival at the Fairgrounds.

Kalkaska Idol 2010 Rules and Regulations:

Now a Two Day Event, Friday April, 23 and Saturday April 24.
Entries must be received no later than Friday April 16th, 2010.

There will be three rounds:

There will be a panel of three Judges.
The Judges are looking for voice quality, performance and the Wow factor!
Keep it clean! They may disqualify you at any time!
The Judges will determine who will continue to the final rounds.

There will be three age groups performing:

Each age group will be limited to 12 entrants, so get your application in early.
A different song for each round is not required, but suggested, for originality.
Each age group will have a 1st place, 2nd place and a 3rd place prize.

Prizes will consist of cold hard Cash!

The National Trout Festival® is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items. (sound equipment, purse, clothing etc.)

Fill out the entry form at the Kalkaska Chamber office,
or download it from our entry forms page.
e-mail us with any questions

Good Luck and Have Fun!

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KALKASKA TROUT RUN - WOOD MEMORIAL RACE

Sponsored by:
Flannery Machine and Tool Inc.
GLH Inc.
Kalkaska Rotary Club

SATURDAY APRIL 24th, 2010

5K Mile Run/Walk
10K Mile Run

The Governor’s Council note:
Participants 18 years of age and older will be eligible to register for the 2009 lottery to have an opportunity to be one of only 200 participants to run over the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day.
More information will be available at the race.

Location:
Start and finish of all races are at the Mill Pond located four blocks east of downtown light off old M-66 on Hyde street. Parking is available at the American Legion lot or on side streets.

Course Description:
10K course is last year’s out-and-back route on Kettle Lake Road. The beginning and end are flat with a .3 mile section of slightly rolling hills just before the turnaround. Splits at 1, 3, and 5 mile marks. Aid stations are provided.

Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in all Age Groups, both Male and Female.

Results will be available after the race. Complete results will be available on the RunMichigan website and sent to the Traverse City Record-Eagle for publishing. (on Links page)

Race Day Check-in
8:00 am to 9:30 am at the Mill Pond pavilion next to the American Legion Hall. Runners registering on race day should arrive early to avoid long lines. Pre-race instructions are at 9:45 am.

Register early to avoid disappointment and late fees.
There is a limit of 150 T_Shirts.
Procedes from the race go to local Rotary Club projects.

231-258-1430

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LANSING MOTORCYCLE CLUB

The Lansing Motorcycle Club will hold the Arbor Day Enduro on,
SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010 at the Fairgrounds starting at 7:00 am.

Download the Arbor Day Enduro pdf flyer from District 14 Enduro.

The Lansing Motorcycle Club will also hold the Arbor Day Tree Planting, on
SUNDAY APRIL 25th, 2010 at the Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 am.

They expect over 300 people to help plant 10,000 red pines, expecting to take 3 hours to complete the planting.

Download the pdf Arbor Day Tree Planting flyer from District 14 Enduro.

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RANCH RUDOLF on the Boardman River

Try Your Luck at Fly Fishing!
SATURDAY APRIL 24th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Ranch Rudolf has teamed up with Trout Unlimited & Orvis Streamside to bring you this great deal.
Fly Fishing Lessons.
Fly Tying Demonstrations.
Fly Casting Demonstrations.
AND a chance to WIN one of Three Great Prizes.
Lodging is available.
6841 Brown Bridge Road, Traverse City 49686
231.947.9259
www.ranchrudolf.com

Download the pdf flyer.

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SHADY BELLE

Come to the Shady Belle to rest, relax and be entertained.
Shady Belle has been a time honored event and gathering place for our local folks, as well as a family spot for our visitors to the area to rest, relax and be entertained.
Shady Belle features on-stage talent and home-maid refreshments.

DVD's of past Trout Festivals and PACK Productions are available.

The Shady Belle is located in the old Village Police Garage on 4th St. downtown Kalkasa.

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TASTE OF TROUT

The Taste Of Trout is a judged cooking contest that will be held at the Kalkaska Chamber offices on WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm, after the opening ceremonies at the Trout Fountain.

Mr. Tim Tebeau of Traverse Magazine will be one of the judges and will select several others to assist him. Tim is an associate editor of the magazine and writes the cooking section each month.

Invitations have been extended to the restaurants in Kalkaska County.
The following restaurants have participated:

We are awaiting the responses of several others.

Any trout dish can be entered. Come and judge for yourself.

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YOUTH PARADE

FRIDAY APRIL 23th, 2010

Rules and Information:

Report upon your arrival to the registration tables at the Senior Center on Cherry Street. You will be issued your parade line-up number.

The parade route will begin on Cherry Street, proceed to Fifth Street, then to US 131, down US 131 to Third Street, then return to the Senior Center on Cherry Street.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT of the Floats and displayed entries may not exceed 13 feet 6 inches.

Remember these safety regulations:

ANIMAL GROUPS:
Please provide your own "Bucket Brigade" to pick up after your animals.

BAD WEATHER:
Information will be broadcast as quickly as possible. Listen to TV stations 9&10 and 7&4.

Spaces will be available for all Youth Parade winners in the Saturday Grand Royal Parade. If you are a category winner on Friday, just check in at parade headquarters on Saturday.

All judging will take place prior to the Parade start. All entries must be in line by 1:45 pm to be eligible for judging.

Categories:
float. Mini Float, Marching Unit, Horse Group, Costumed Walker, Pet Entry, Marching Band, Bicycle, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Skate Boards, Area Groups.

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