Below is a list of the latest news from the Chamber office:
PJ Jamboree - Used Clothing Drive - Mike's Movies has set a goal to collect 1,000 pounds in pajamas, as well as other clothes and linens, to be donated to local organizations by February 29th. We need your help! Bring a bag of clothes to Mike's Movies and receive a FREE movie rental from our selection of over 1,000 library titles. Why pajamas! Every organization we contacted has a need for them. But, don't be shy. Clean out those closets! All donations of usable items will be happily accepted and distributed locally. Want to lend a hand? Want to be a drop spot? Need Items picked up? Please call Mike's Movies at 989-281-1260, we are located across from Glen's in Roscommon.
Roscommon Rotary is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Higgins Lake Sunrise Run featuring a half- marathon race on and near beautiful Higgins Lake. The race starts from the Higgins Lake North State Park and finishes at the Higgins Lake South State Park. In addition to the half- marathon, race day will include 10K, 5K run/walks, as well as a separate Fun Run/Walk for kids and families hosted by our Area Boosters. All proceeds benefit Roscommon Rotary, local non-motorized trail development, ACT/Now Kids Programs and Roscommon Area Youth Booster Club efforts to support Academic, Arts and Athletics.
Schedule of Events
• Fri June 15th 5-7:30 p.m. Packet Pick-up & Late Registration
Knights of Columbus Hall, 165 West Federal Highway, Roscommon, MI 48653
• Fri June 15th 5-7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner – tickets sold separately
• Sat June 16th 6:00 a.m. Race Day Registration – ½ Marathon must be registered by 6:30 a.m.
• Sat June 16th 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon Race starts at North State Park
• Sat June 16th 8:30 a.m. 10K/5K Run/Walks start promptly at South State Park
• Sat June 16th 10:00 am RAYBC FUN- RUN / WALK starts at the South State Park
Fees and Registration: at our website - www.higginslakesunriserun.com
Please register online @ www.active.com or use the registration form on the reverse side of this flyer to mail in to HLSR, PO Box 847, Roscommon, MI 48653. Make checks payable to HLSR. Registration payments are non-refundable. A Recreation Passport is required for entry into the Parks and may be purchased on site.
Half Marathon:
The race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the NORTH Higgins Lake State Park. Shuttles from the South State Park to the North State Park will be available from 6:30 am – 7:00 am race morning for racers. Buses will depart at 6:45 a.m. with the last bus will leaving promptly at 7:00 a.m. Packet pickup and late registration will be available at the South State Park Camp Store Pavilion the morning of the race – starting at 6:00 am. All racers must be registered by 6:30 a.m.
5K/10K Run or Walk:
The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the SOUTH Higgins Lake State Park. The race will begin near the Camp Store Pavilion and will end at the same location.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Entry fee for the Fun Run is $5. This does not include a t-shirt. Youth sized t-shirts will available for purchase on race day.
Online registration will close for all races on Monday June 11th at 12:00 a.m.
Questions: email higginslakesunriserun@yahoo.com for more information.
The Roscommon Area District Library is open!
241 E. Federal Hwy. Roscommon 48653
989-281-1305
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 486 709 Lake Stree Suite 101 Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8760 (989) 275-2029 (fax) www.hlrcc.com info@hlrcc.com 2011-2012 Chamber Executive Board
President Kurtis Norton, Village Hardware
Vice President Robert Jones, COOR ISD
Treasurer Marc McKee, BC Pizza & Subs
Secretary Andrea Weiss, Chemical Bank
Director Grange Bell, Roscommon County Voice
Director Scott Marshall, Interactive Development
Director Amy Schmitt, Lear Corporation
Coordinator Connie Allen
OFFICE HOURS
Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday – Friday.
Please call or stop by. We are here to help you!