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On behalf of the Shiawassee County Convention and Visitors Bureau please accept our invitation to come and explore all that we have to offer. Charming and well-loved, encompassing small towns and villages, Shiawassee County has many treasures awaiting your discovery. Enjoy unique shopping and feel the excitement of our activities and festivals at our fairgrounds, parks and downtowns. Explore scenic biking and walking trails or just sit back and throw out a fishing line along the Shiawassee River. Partake in the multitude of arts and entertainment offerings at our arts center and outdoor summer concerts, or take in a play by the Owosso Community Players. Visit Curwood Castle, tour historic homes, and continue back in time as you visit museums and a historical village. Visit our historic Durand Depot and learn about our proud railroad heritage. Only in Shiawassee County can you see a 220 ton steam locomotive brought back to life at the Steam Railroading Institute. Pause for a bite to eat at one of our many fine restaurants and when your day is complete, stay in one of the comfortable accommodations found throughout the county. Whether you will be joining us for our proud heritage, fun festivals or events, small town values or business endeavors—one thing is for certain, you will be greeted and treated with genuine hospitality.

Enjoy your stay and come back soon!

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View from Curwood Castle 989-723-1199 • www.shiawassee.org Like Us on Facebook • www:facebook.com/shiawasseecvb Banquet & Meeting 4 215 N. Water Street • Owosso, Michigan 48867 Facilities Proud to Partner With: Accommodations 5 Let us help you plan your Area Attractions 6-7 Bus Tours 8 989-723-5149 next group tour! www.shiawasseechamber.org Festivals & Events 9 So Much To Do 10-11 Shiawassee County is centrally located in the Associate Investors 12 989-725-9241 of Mid-Michigan www.sedp.org Look What’s New 13 215 N. Water St., Owosso Calendar of Events 14-15 Dining Guide 18-19 Golf Guide 20 The mission of the Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau is to enhance the County’s economy through Parks & Camping 21 the promotion of the County as a destination for overnight and day visitors. Shiawassee County Map 24-25

The Shiawassee County Visitors Guide and Business Directory is a publication of the Shiawassee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Kim Springsdorf). This organization has made every effort to ensure accuracy. Please report any changes to the SCCVB for inclusion in subsequent editions. The SCCVB has contributed the editorial content for this publication. This annual magazine is published by The Independent Newsgroup, 1907 W. M-21, Owosso, MI 48867, 989-723-1118, fax 989-725-1834, www.owossoindependent.com. All rights reserved. Reproduction available with publisher consent. The Independent will not be held accountable for any omissions or errors. Photos contributed by the Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce, David Vaughn, Michael David-Lorne Jordan/David Lorne Photographic, Karen Mead-Elford/Yellowhouse Photography and Design and Greg Durling/Riverview Photography.

www.shiawassee.org 3 For additional facilities and assistance in planning your event call the BANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 989-723-1199. COMSTOCK INN The Comstock Inn is the only full service hotel WROUGHT IRON GRILL The Wrought Iron Grill is the perfect place for & CONFERENCE CENTER in Shiawassee County and they are committed all of your banquet needs. Located in historic to customer satisfaction. Along with the premier 317 S. Elm Street, Owosso, MI 48867 Woodard Station, the Wrought Iron Grill is 300 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867 banquet facility, the Comstock offers 64 luxurious 989-472-9025, www.wroughtirongrill.com Mid-Michigan’s premier restaurant and banquet 989-725-0999, www.thecomstockinn.com rooms, a first class restaurant and a wonderful facility. The 110-year-old former furniture factory indoor swimming pool. The Comstock Inn & has an industrial feel with high ceilings, exposed Conference Center can accommodate up to 400 duct work, and lots of windows to give you and guests and they offer dining options as simple as your guests a warm, inviting atmosphere. The hors d’oeuvres to full course meals. The rooms Mayfield Room can accommodate up to 110 can be separated to accommodate smaller people and is perfect for weddings, corporate events and gatherings as well. The conference events, fundraisers and birthday celebrations, to center has recently been completely remodeled name a few. Our wine cellar themed Sierra Room and the Comstock Inn promises to do is more intimate and can hold 23 people around everything to make your next event memorable a beautiful harvest table while lending itself to and successful. total privacy.

DURAND UNION STATION BAKER COLLEGE 200 Railroad Street, Durand, MI 48429 This beautiful banquet facility is WELCOME CENTER At Creative Catering by Dianne we believe high quality, great taste and superior service 989-288-3561, www.durandstation.org located on the top floor of the 1309 S. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 come from a well-trained, experienced staff historic Durand Union Station. 989-729-3592 This facility is ideal for business with a passion for details and a talent for meetings, showers, reunions, presentation. We are the exclusive caterer anniversaries, weddings and of the Baker College of Owosso Conference receptions. There is a large Center, a beautiful facility that seats up to catering kitchen and several ideal 350 of your guests. It is perfect for vignettes for photography or professional and private events. displays. The stations’ banquet For future information on this, you may room can seat up to 145. call 989-729-3592.

Framed within the Shiawassee Arts Center and STEAM RAILROADING If you are looking for a unique venue for your next SHIAWASSEE overlooking the beautiful Shiawassee River and social occasion, the Steam Railroading Institute ARTS CENTER INSTITUTE Curwood Castle, the River Gallery is a perfect location (SRI) Banquet & Event Center is your best choice. 206 Curwood Castle Drive, for your special events, fundraisers and private parties. 405 S. Washington Street, Conveniently located in Downtown Owosso, SRI Owosso, MI 48867 A truly unique venue, the River Gallery pairs an upscale Owosso, MI 48867 offers a 2,000 square foot banquet facility located 989-723-8354 art gallery with more than 1,200 square feet of special- 989-725-9464 on the banks of the Shiawassee River. The SRI is www.shiawasseearts.org event space for meetings, lunches, dinners, parties, www.michigansteamtrain.com neighbor to Great Lakes Central Railway, which lectures, musical recitals, films and other functions. The operates daily throughout the SRI grounds. River Gallery comfortably accommodates 75 persons The SRI is also home to an interactive museum seated at round tables of eight, 125 seated theatre-style depicting steam-era railroading and houses the or 200 standing. A special feature of the gallery is a Pere Marquette 1225, the largest operating steam second floor outdoor balcony, known as the Cottonwood locomotive of its kind. From intimate gatherings to Terrace which holds 50 people seated. You may also grandiose celebrations, we can accommodate all of expand these seating accommodations by utilizing a your needs. Contact us today for more details. banquet tent on the SAC grounds.

OWOSSO HISTORICAL COMMISSION DeVRIES NATURE Banquet facilities include 2 large rooms Curwood Castle & Amos Gould House CONSERVANCY (capacities: 30 and 15-25) with fireplaces, 224 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso full kitchen, wireless Internet, tables and 2635 N. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-0597 chairs. We also host wedding ceremonies 989-723-3365, www.devriesnature.org and other gatherings: i.e., graduation open houses, reunions, family gatherings, Both of our historic venues church and school picnics and more. The are available for group outdoor possibilities are endless as we tours, special events or are located on 136 acres of land along meeting rentals. Call us the beautiful Shiawassee River. Also for details and let us assist located on our grounds is the Carriage and you in creating an event Sleigh Museum, home of one of the finest that your guests will collections of carriages, buggies, surreys, never forget. sleighs and cutters in the Midwest.

TONY M’S RESTAURANT CAPITOL BOWLS HOT SPOT & LOUNGE Located in the former Eddie O’ Flynns building 219 S. Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867 2280 W. M-21, Owosso 989-725-7717, www.capitolbowl.net For a fun and exciting facility to hold your www.tonymslansing.com next family or business event, come to Capitol Bowl’s Hot Spot Lounge. We The Banquet Room located inside Tony M’s is the place to offer seating up to 250; choose us or host your next upcoming special occasion. Enjoy our spacious your own caterer as your food provider. room for whatever the occasion might be. From Birthday View DVDs or presentations on our Parties to Graduation Open Houses, Wedding Receptions to 8’x10’ big screen plus your favorite Anniversary Parties, Reunions to Holiday Parties, or even for sporting events on all TVs located those unfortunate times when there is a loss in the family. We have accommodations for up to 75 and room rental is free. throughout the facility. Bowling/ Any event held at Tony M’s is sure to be a special one. arcade use may be added to enhance your rental experience for all guests!

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Corunna Historical Village

Located on Governor Parsons Lane, inside Hugh McCurdy Park, Corunna 989-743-3650 or 989-743-4995 • www.corunna-mi.gov Farmers Market Imagine being able to go back in time to see what it was like 100 years ago. New elements being added at every opportunity, Durand Union Station & Michigan the replicated village features restored historical buildings of the Railroad History Museum golden days of yesteryear during life before electricity, running water, automobiles and the modern conveniences of today’s busy 200 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 106, Durand life. Open the afternoon of July 4th, the first two weekends in 989-288-3561 • www.durandstation.org December and by appointment. The Durand Union Station recaptures the golden years of railroading. The Michigan Railroad History Museum features photos, artifacts, displays and articles of Durand’s rich railroad Curwood Castle history. See displays from the Ann Arbor History Society and the Located in Curwood Castle Park, Grand Trunk Western Historical Society. For a firsthand look at 224 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso railroading of yesterday, Durand Union Station is an interesting 989-725-0597 • [email protected] educational place to visit. The Depot has also gained prominence Curwood Castle stands on the banks of the Shiawassee River as one of the most photographed train stations in America. near the home of James Oliver Curwood, one of America’s You may visit Durand Union Station on Tuesday-Thursday & foremost authors of adventure novels and an early advocate of Sunday 1-5pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm. environmental conservation. This replica of a Norman chateau was built in 1922 and served as James Oliver Curwood’s writing studio. Farmers Markets Curwood Castle was used by Curwood until his death in 1927. Shiawassee County boasts wonderful Farmers Markets that are The castle is open to the public February-December a treat for the whole family. From May through October, markets Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5pm. Curwood Castle is available operate in Bennington (Monday), Durand (Wednesday), Vernon for group tours and special event rental. (Thursday), Owosso (Saturday) and Laingsburg (Wednesday afternoon). Hours of operation vary, see calendar of events page DeVries Nature Conservancy for details. Carriage & Sleigh Museum Historic Homes & Walking Tour 2635 N. M-52, Owosso of Owosso 989-723-3365 www.devriesnature.org Take a step back in time and sample some of Shiawassee County’s The DeVries Historic Carriage and Sleigh Museum boasts one of historical and architectural treasures. You will be astonished and the finest collections of carriages, buggies, surreys, sleighs and charmed by the beauty of the older homes that include Greek cutters in the Midwest. The collection consists of over 27 vehicles. Revival, Italianate, French Second Empire, Victorian Gothic, Queen Owosso’s manufacturing past is well represented by buggies and Anne and more architectural styles. The Amos Gould house is sleighs built in the early 1900’s by the Owosso Carriage & Sleigh available for group tours and rental by appointment. A self-guided Company. Entrance to the museum is by appointment only. walking brochure of Owosso produced by the Owosso Historical To learn more about special events and educational opportunities, Commission is available at the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of visit their website. Commerce, 989-723-5149. The annual Historic Home Tour will be Saturday, September 20th, 10am-5pm. You may call 989-725-0597 for more details.

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6 www.shiawassee.org Owosso Community Players Curwood Castle Shiawassee Arts Center Shiawassee Center for the Shiawassee Arts Center Performing Arts 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso 989-723-8354 • www.shiawasseearts.org Owosso Community Players Located next to the historic Curwood Castle overlooking the 114 E. Main Street, Owosso Shiawassee River, the Shiawassee Arts Center serves as a www.owossoplayers.com showcase for the work of area, statewide and national artists. The Owosso Community Players is the premiere performing arts It has nine galleries with featured exhibits, a specialty gift shop group in Shiawassee County, providing entertaining live theatre for and art classes for children and adults. Be sure to visit the newly more than 60 years. Beginning in 2014, the Owosso Community renovated Cottonwood Terrace and River Gallery. The Arts Center Players will be performing in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art is available for meetings, private receptions and parties. Open and LEED certified Lebowsky Center, which was nearly lost in 2007 Tuesday-Sunday 1-5pm. No admission fee, handicap accessible. to a devastating fire, in addition to performances in the adjacent Studio Theatre. Visit our website to learn more about auditions, Shiawassee County Historical Museum supporting and enjoying the Owosso Community Players. 1997 N. M-52, Owosso 989-723-2371 Owosso Community Airport This museum offers collections of written historical material and 205 Airport Drive, Owosso artifacts relating to the history of the Shiawassee County area. 989-725-1969 Open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from mid May through The Owosso Community Airport began in 1929 as a single grass mid September. Organizations, clubs, church groups, or classrooms strip with one hanger. Today, it has three landing strips surrounded can schedule a tour of the Museum by contacting Charles Wascher by spacious hangers and a community that has grown up around at 989-723-2371. it. Business people fly in, small jets and helicopters land and flying schools train future pilots. Bring the family out to watch planes Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) come and go anytime. The public is always welcome. 405 S. Washington Street, Owosso 989-725-9464 • www.michigansteamtrain.com Perry Historical Society Museum/ The SRI’s mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and Calkins-MacQueen House technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives and to educate the public about the enormous impact 127 East First Street, Perry that these machines had in economic development of Owosso, 517-625-6155 Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. The institute is home to This home museum depicts the history of Perry, Morrice and the majestic Pere Marquette 1225, the largest operating steam Shaftsburg area. Be sure to visit the exhibit of Mastodon bones locomotive of its kind. The 1225 embodies the characteristics of the that were found in Perry Township back in 2001. last and most powerful steam locomotives. The Steam Railroading Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm, July-December Institute offers weekend excursions throughout the summer and several all day excursions throughout the year. The most popular Shopping of all excursions is the “North Pole Express,” available during November and December. When you’re on the hunt for gifts, apparel, or even pieces of art, Shiawassee County possesses the nostalgia of historic downtowns and the convenience of national chain stores. When downtown, enjoy parking along the streets, and the friendly faces and helpful attitudes of storekeepers. You will be amazed at the variety of goods to be discovered within walking distance. Displays are well stocked with items that range from old-fashioned to modern, from bargain basement to upscale chic.

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If you are looking for new attractions for your tour groups, Shiawassee County has much to offer! Centrally located in the heart of Michigan, traveling here is convenient and you will be amazed with all there is to do. We are proud to be home to the world famous Steam Engine Pere Marquette 1225, known all around the world as the real “Polar Express.” Other popular attractions include a Historic Village, Train Depot, Castle, Art Center, a Museum with the largest sleigh and carriage collection in the midwest, a historic Performing Arts Theater, historic homes and barns, unique downtowns and miles and miles of biking and walking trails. To learn more about the fantastic finds of Shiawassee County contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 989-723-1199 or www.shiawassee.org. All of our group tour services are complimentary!

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Christmas at the Depot North Pole Express Shiawassee County Fair 200 Railroad Street, Durand Steam Railroading Institute 2900 E. Hibbard Road, Corunna 989-288-3561 • www.durandstation.org 989-725-9464 989-743-3611 The holidays are magical at Durand Union www.michigansteamtrain.com www.shiawasseecountyfair.com Station beginning the day after Thanksgiving The “North Pole Express” is an extraordinary The annual Shiawassee County Fair will with Santa at the Depot. The entire Depot is holiday experience for the entire family. Join run August 3-9, 2014. The fairgrounds beautifully trimmed with our 30 individually us for an excursion behind the world famous will be alive with 4-H and FFA youth decorated Christmas trees and it is the Pere Marquette 1225 steam engine “The projects, agricultural and commercial perfect place for unique photographs. Real Polar Express!” Passengers begin their displays, amusement rides and daily family Holiday rental packages are available. magical journey at the Steam Railroading entertainment. The Grandstand provides Institute and travel to an old fashioned events daily and there is something for Corunna 4th of July Christmas Village. everyone to enjoy! Celebration 989-743-3650 • www.corunna-mi.gov Owosso Bike Festival The Country Corn Maze Join us in celebrating Independence Day 989-725-8373 150 North Vernon Road, Corunna the old-fashioned way. Always held on July On Sunday, August 10th, join bike 989-743-6899 (Seasonal) 4th, the all-day festivities include a parade, enthusiasts from all over for the 10th Annual www.cornmazefun.net picnics in McCurdy Park, live entertainment, Owosso Bike Festival featuring riders with Come out to the country to explore your petting zoo, tours of the Corunna Historical antique and classic bicycles. Excited riders way through 4 professionally cut corn Village, classic cars—car show and more. bring out their oldest and fanciest bikes and mazes, the largest you will find in a 5 county enjoy a day of riding, swap meet, poker run, area. Our corn maze is open from first Curwood Festival bike games, music and fun. weekend in September until the weekend 308 W. Main Street, Owosso following Halloween. 989-723-2161 • www.curwoodfestival.com Owosso Historic Home Tour The 36th annual Curwood Festival will Train Expo 2014 989-725-0597 be held on June 5-8, 2014 in Downtown Locomotives Wings & Wheels Owosso in honor of our own author and Owossohistorichometour.com The Owosso Historic Commission presents Steam Railroading Institute, Owosso conservationist, James Oliver Curwood. The 989-725-9464 four day fun-filled family event will include the finest of Owosso’s rich architectural heritage during the annual home tour held www.michigansteamtrain.com two parades, a carnival, an entertainment Guests from around the nation and the tent, children’s events, canoe and raft races, the third Saturday in September. Enjoy music, refreshments and special events world will come to Owosso on June 20-22, wine and beer tasting, 5k & 10k run, arts & 2014 to enjoy a once in lifetime experience. crafts, pancake breakfast, talent show and as you spend your day visiting the historic properties featured on the tour. Train Expo 2014 is a rare event featuring much more. vintage steam locomotives, automobiles Tour Our Town--Owosso and airplanes. Durand Railroad Days The star of the 989-723-1199 989-288-3715 • www.durandrailroaddays.com event is our On August 23, 2014 Owosso opens its Festivities will be held May 15-18, 2014. very own world doors and invites you to discover the many Festivities include a parade featuring the famous Pere treasures that are located in your own town! Railroad Person of the Year, a wine and Marquette 1225 A free event passport will be your ticket to beer tasting tent, carnival rides, children’s steam engine visit area attractions and to join in all the activity tent, chain saw wood carver, Art the locomotive family fun activities that are planned. Walk, vendors and various old-fashioned used by Warner Visit us on facebook for event updates. hometown fun. Brothers to PerryFest make the movie Laingsburg Lions “The Polar 517-625-6155 • www.perry.mi.us Express.” Springtime Festival The 12th annual PerryFest will be held 517-675-5552 September 19-21, 2014 in Downtown The Laingsburg Lions Springtime Festival Perry. The family fun festival includes a was established over 25 years ago and softball tournament, 5K Rambler Run, will be held May 8-11, 2014. The festival silent auction, craft show, classic car A complete calendar of events can be includes amusement rides and midway, show, motorcycle show, parade, live found on pages 14 & 15 craft show, parade, basketball shootout, entertainment, chicken BBQ, fireworks, chicken BBQ and much more. various fun competitions and more.

www.shiawassee.org 9 So Much To Do In The Shiawassee River Shiawassee County is named for its principle river, The Shiawassee. The river is about 110 miles long. It is one of the best examples of a warm-water river system in its eco-region. Its waters support over 61 species of fish and 14 species of freshwater mussel, including some rare and endangered species. We encourage you to spend a relaxed afternoon exploring the many features the Shiawassee River has to offer. Canoeing and Kayaking Fishing & Wildlife The Shiawassee River Valley is a Be ready to reel in some nice size country scenic setting—the river is a fish in our relatively shallow river. Class 1 stream for beginners and rises The Shiawassee is a favorite of fly to intermediate during higher flows. It fishers catching smallmouth bass. traverses through many scenic landscapes, Other varieties that may be hooked historic communities and many county include: walleye, carp, suckers, rock and municipal parks. The Friends of the bass, pike and blue gill. It is not Shiawassee River have recently completed uncommon to see raccoons, beaver, five new canoe launches between Geeck great blue heron, white-tailed deer, Road County Park and Henderson Park. and kingfisher. Be sure to keep your For a complete river guide visit eye out for Bald Eagles as well. www.shiawasseeriver.org James S. Miner River Walk Nestled along the river is a five mile River Walk, beginning Bike Shiawassee County in Corunna’s McCurdy Park and ending in Owosso’s Green Biking at every level is a favorite pastime in Shiawassee County. Meadows Park. It winds and curves along the river and is literally With biking trails and miles and miles of back roads, your biking a sightseeing splendor passing by dozens of the areas best options are limitless. Along with the leisurely bike ride, Shiawassee attractions. The new Sam & Opal Voight walkway also wraps County is proud to have several organized rides on a weekly basis, along both the north and south sides of the river, adding another spring through fall. Coming soon to Owosso is a 42 mile addition mile to walk, bike or run. to the Fred Meijer River Trail that will take you all the way to Ionia. DeVries Nature Conservancy Projected completion date is November 2014. Visit the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail on Facebook for updates. 2635 N. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 www.devriesnature.org • 989-723-3365 Fun in The Snow A must see for nature enthusiasts. Four plus miles of trails take visitors through 136 acres of farmland, forest, prairie, and For great sledding fun visit Mudge Hill in Perry next to city hall. In the floodplain along the beautiful Shiawassee River. Visit the Corunna, enjoy Mount McCurdy located in McCurdy Park and in Conservancy year-round, dawn til dusk. DNC is a great place to Owosso be sure to check out the Holman Snow Hill for some good, hike, walk the dog, cross country ski, snowshoe, learn more steep sledding. For more information you may contact in Perry about Michigan’s natural history, or find a quiet place to commune 517-625-6155, Corunna 989-743-3605 and in Owosso 989-725-0599. with nature.

Historic Walking Tour of Owosso Take a step back in time and sample a few of Owosso’s historical and architectural treasures. This Mid-Michigan city, located between Flint & Lansing has one of the most outstanding concentrations of nineteenth century residences in the state and visitors to Owosso will be astonished and charmed by the beauty of its older homes. A complete walking brochure is available at Owosso City Hall 989-725-0599 or the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce, 989-723-5149. For additional details on Owosso history you may contact the Owosso Historical Commission at 989-725-0597.

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Shiawassee Arts Center The Amos Gould House Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater

Bowling If it is bowling you are looking for, Shiawassee County has it! The Capitol Bowl in Owosso 989-725-7717 www.capitolbowl.net Riverbend Bowl & Lounge in Corunna 989-743-5870, Durand Lanes in Durand 989-288-2694. Also at Capitol Bowl enjoy their indoor 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course (May-August) and full arcade.

Rollhaven Skate & Fun Center is The Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater located in Owosso. If you’re looking for fun, you’ve come to A beautiful outdoor setting along the river across from the Curwood the right place! You will find skating, arcade games, birthday Castle, is home to concerts and events all summer long. Summerfest parties, snack bar and so much more. Visit www.rollhaven.com includes a variety of music styles including R&B, country, rock, big band, or call 989-725-9850. and folk held on Thursday evenings. There are concerts for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.owossoamphitheater.org

The Owosso Speedway is fun for the whole family. Shiawassee Arts Center The 3/8 mile high-banked paved, oval track is located just west of 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso • 989-723-8354 Owosso on M-21. For more details visit www.owossospeedway.com The Shiawassee Arts Center offers multi-media art or call 810-965-6698. classes for all ages and levels of learning. They promote opportunities to explore and experience new ideas and techniques with a variety of artist instructors. It’s Country Corn Maze exhilarating to discover something new or revive your 150 N. Vernon Road, Corunna creativity. The Arts Center is proud to open the doors to www.cornmazefun.net provide a feast of inspiration and arts education, creating Nothing beats a day out on the farm. Choose from four professionally memories that will last a lifetime. cut corn mazes, relax in a 100-year-old barn and enjoy refreshments. Be sure to visit our expanded pumpkin patch and shoot the corn cannon or participate in “The Farm Scene Investigation Game.” Open from Shiawassee County Fairgrounds September 5th to November 3rd. 2900 E. Hibbard Road, Corunna www.shiawasseecountyfair.com, 989-743-3611 Geo-Caching is a real world outdoor hunting game and it is huge So much more than a fairground!! Beginning in April and in Shiawassee County. Players try to locate hidden containers, called going through October, the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences is packed with excitement every weekend. Horse shows, online. You can travel to just about every corner of the county and find dog shows, rabbit shows, piglet and calf sales and even a a “cache.” People from all across the USA have made their way to circus are only a few events that happen all summer long; Shiawassee County in search of these “treasures.” www.geocaching.com other events are welcomed. Be sure not to miss the annual Shiawassee County Fair August 3-9, 2014.

Owosso Historic Home Tour Saturday, September 20, 2014, 10am-5pm Owosso is said to have one of the most outstanding concentration of 19th century homes in Michigan. A self-guided tour of historic and architecturally significant homes will include some magnificent homes that are only open to the public for this special event. The Owosso Historic Home Tour is hosted by the Owosso Historical Commission (OHC). For additional information you may contact the OHC at 989-725-0597 or visit www.owossohistorichometour.com.

www.shiawassee.org 11 ASSOCIATE INVESTORS

Associate Investors are county businesses, who through their financial investment, help support the marketing efforts of the Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Thank you for sharing our vision and helping promote Shiawassee County as a destination for day and overnight visitors

Baker College Indian Trails Shiawassee County Fair 1020 S. Washington Street 109 Comstock Street 2900 E. Hibbard Road Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 Corunna, MI 48817 989-729-3350 989-725-5105 989-743-3611 baker.edu indiantrails.com shiawasseecountyfair.com

Capitol Bowl & Capitol Bowl’s Jumbo’s Burger Bar Shiawassee Regional Hot Spot Lounge 200 S. Washington Street Chamber of Commerce 219 S. Washington Street Owosso, MI 48867 215 N. Water Street Owosso, MI 48867 989-729-0707 Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-7717 989-723-5149 capitolbowl.net Lance’s Bakery shiawasseechamber.org 309 N. Washington Street Chips Place Pizza & More Downtown Owosso, MI 48867 Smokin’ Johnny V’s 715 N. Chipman Street 989-720-2254 Barbecue Bistro Owosso, MI 48867 lancesbakery.com 116 E. McNeil Street 989-725-6868 Corunna, MI 48817 chipsplaceowosso.com Lulas’ Louisiana Cookhouse 989-720-1227 113 S. Washington Street smokinjohnnyv.com Curwood Festival Downtown Owosso, MI 48867 308 W. Main Street lulascookhouse.com Steam Railroading Institute Owosso, MI 48867 PO Box 665, 405 S. Washington Street 989-723-2161 Owosso Historical Commission Owosso, MI 48867 curwoodfestival.com Curwood Castle & Amos Gould House 989-725-9464 224 Curwood Castle Drive michigansteamtrain.com Country Corn Maze Owosso, MI 48867 150 N. Vernon Road 989-725-0597 Tony M’s Restaurant Corunna, MI 48817 Former Eddie O’ Flynns building 989-743-6899 (seasonal) Plowman Gas & Oil Company 2280 W. M-21 cornmazefun.net 108 W. Third Street Owosso, MI 48867 Perry, MI 48872 tonymslansing.com Durand Area Chamber 517-625-7200 of Commerce Val’s Pizza 109 N. Saginaw Street Railroad Days 219 S. Washington Street Durand, MI 48429-1158 PO Box 316, Durand, MI 48429 Owosso, MI 48867 989-288-3715 durandrailroaddays.com 989-729-8257 durandchamber.com President-Kent Edwards capitolbowl.net

Durand Union Station & Michigan Shiawassee Arts Center Wolverine Sign Works Railroad History Museum 206 Curwood Castle Drive PO Box 578, 923 Bradley Street PO Box 106, 200 Railroad Street Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 Durand, MI 48429 989-723-8354 989-725-5670 989-288-3561 shiawasseearts.org wolverinesign.com durandstation.org Shiawassee County Historical Wrought Iron Grill Hardees—Red Burrito Society Museum & Archives 317 S. Elm Street, Suite 201 534 E. Main Street PO Box 526, 1997 N. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 989-472-9025 989-725-2616 989-723-2371 wroughtirongrill.com shiawasseecountyhistsoc.org 12 www.shiawassee.org Lebowsky Center Restoration Complete On March 4, 1926, the Capitol Theatre, Owosso’s newest amusement enterprise, opened and fulfilled the dream of Joseph Lebowsky to serve the public and surrounding county through “entertainment of desired merit.” The theatre, designed by leading Detroit architect George J. Backmann, was a throwback to an age when going to the theater was an event in itself.

Over the years, the Lebowsky Center has made memories in live performance theatre and film and has been an ingrained part of the Owosso community. One would be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t have a memory of a movie or show, a first date or a first kiss, in the Lebowsky Center. The Owosso Community Players began performances in the Lebowsky Center in 1991, bringing professional-quality community theatre to the historic stage.

Tragically, a devastating fire ravaged the Lebowsky Center in 2007, leaving little hope The Lebowsky Center in Owosso of restoration at the time and putting the future of the Owosso Community Players in question. A group of dedicated supporters, volunteers and community leaders weren’t content to let the Lebowsky Center fade away, and undertook a campaign to Rebuild the landmark theatre with a grand re-opening in May, 2014, as the Shiawassee Center for the Performing Arts.

The newly rebuilt theatre is a LEED-Silver certified energy-efficient, 500-seat theatre featuring cutting edge technology and modern design with an atmosphere of the original old-time theatre, worthy of a night out on the town. Not only is the center the anchor of the blooming downtown Owosso entertainment district and a cultural destination for visitors more than an hour away, it is also a resource for the community for cultural and performing arts education.

The Owosso Community Players produce more than 10 shows per year, from comedies and dramas to grandiose musicals, in the Voight Performance Hall and the adjoining Studio Theatre. In addition, the Shiawassee Center for the Performing Arts is also host to nearly 25 dates for community groups, touring acts and other events, and is an ideal setting for weddings, fundraisers, or other gatherings.

More information on the Owosso Community Players, the Shiawassee Center for the Performing Arts and the unbelievable Rebuild campaign can be found at www.owossoplayers.com.

Steam Railroading Institute puts Pere Marquette 1225 Back on the Tracks After almost five years of being “out of steam,” the world famous steam engine, Pere Marquette (PM) 1225, returned to the tracks sponsored by the Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) in Owosso, Michigan. The long awaited return came just in time for 1225 to pull the popular North Pole Express Christmas excursions to the Christmas Village in Ashley, Michigan.

The PM 1225 has undergone a federally mandated 15 year overhaul of the entire engine. This was an extremely timely and expensive ($800,000) project which could not have been achieved without the support of donors from all over the world and without the overwhelming support of SRI volunteers. The rebuild project consisted of replacing 90% of the firebox, all of the washout plugs, the floor of the cab, and most of the plumbing. To date, the boiler work is complete, all appliances have been inspected and the work crews are completing the final jacketing of the engine. The work is about 99% complete, but there is still much to do to be ready for the upcoming Train Expo 2014: Locomotives, Wings and Wheels, which will be held on Pere Marquette 1225 June 20-22, 2014.

The Pere Marquette 1225 was used as a model for the animated feature film “The Polar ExpressTM” and continues to draw attention from train lovers everywhere. The 1225 has been a favorite for photographers around the world and “The North Pole Express” excursions, that start every year in November and continue through the Christmas holidays, have provided families with unforgettable experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Steam engines have been a part of American life for many decades and SRI’s goal is to prevent them from dying out completely. To hear that spectacular whistle, to see the smoke and lights, and to feel the earth vibrate under your feet from this massive locomotive, is truly something everyone should have the chance to experience.

The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) is dedicated to educating the public about steam era railroading. SRI’s mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives and to educate the public about the enormous impact these machines had in the economic development of Owosso, Michigan, the Great Lakes Region and the nation.

To learn more and find out how you can assist in keeping this incredible piece of history alive, visit www.michigansteamtrain.com and www.project1225.org. SRI’s Visitor Center & Museum offers visitors a firsthand look at the intricacies of working steam locomotives and the equipment needed for their operation. SRI is located in Owosso, Michigan approximately 30 miles northeast of Lansing and 30 miles west of Flint. www.shiawassee.org 13 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH JULY OCTOBER (CONT.) 15 Owosso – Kid Concert for Nature with Joe Reilly, Owosso – Saturday racing at Owosso Speedway The Capitol Bowl, 989-725-7717 DeVries Nature Conservancy, 989-723-3365 www.owossospeedway.com www.capitolbowl.net 4 Corunna – All day Corunna 4th of July Celebration 10 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown APRIL McCurdy Park, fireworks at dusk, 989-723-1166 Owosso, Chamber of Commerce, 989-494-3344 Owosso – Garlic Mustard Pulls, Saturdays in April, 4 Durand – 4th of July Parade, 989-288-3715 11 Owosso – Shiawassee Harvest Festival, Downtown, DeVries Nature Conservancy, 989-723-3365 11 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown 989-723-5149 16 Perry – Easter EGGstravanganza, Veterans Park Owosso, 989-494-3344 16 Durand – Fall Raffle, Durand Union Station, Pavilion, 517-625-6155 x235 11-13 Elsie – Elsie Dairy Festival, www.elsiedairyfest.com 989-288-3561 19 Corunna – Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with 11 Owosso – Camp Out at DeVries Nature Conservancy, 25 Owosso – Fall Hayride, DeVries Nature Conservancy, the Bunny, 989-277-8592 989-723-3365 989-723-3365 26 Durand – Hometown Celebration, Durand Chamber 12 Byron – Family Fun Day & Fireworks, Byron Chamber of Commerce, 989-288-3715 of Commerce, 810-266-4892 NOVEMBER 26 Owosso – Farmers Market Block Party, 26 Laingsburg – Pancake Breakfast – Downtown Owosso – 43rd Annual State Women’s 600 Club Downtown Owosso, 989-413-3728 Laingsburg, 517-651-6101 Tournament, November 1-2, 8-9 & 15-16 27 Owosso – Cruise to the Castle, 989-494-3344 The Capitol Bowl, 989-725-7717 MAY www.capitolbowl.net 1 Durand – Holiday Market at Durand Union Station, Owosso – Racing every Saturday at Owosso AUGUST 989-288-3561 Speedway, www.owossospeedway.com Owosso – Saturday racing at Owosso Speedway, 11 County-wide Veterans Day Parade 8 Owosso – DeVries Nature Conservancy Garlic www.owossospeedway.com 15-30 Owosso – 26th Annual Holiday at the Shiawassee Mustard Festival, held at Wrought Iron Grill, 1 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown Arts Center, 989-723-8354 989-723-3365 Owosso, 989-494-3344 28 Owosso – Glow Owosso Kickoff with Glow Parade 9 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown 5 Perry – National Night Out, 517-625-6155 x235 Downtown, 989-413-3728 Owosso, 989-494-3344 3-9 Corunna – SHIAWASSEE COUNTY FAIR – 28 Durand – Santa Event at the Durand Depot 8-11 Laingsburg – Lions Springtime Festival, Fairgrounds, 989-743-3611 989-288-3561 517-675-5552 10 Owosso – 10th Annual Bike Festival – Antique Bike 10 Corunna – City Garage Sale & Spring Craft Bazaar, Show & Ride, House of Wheels, 989-725-8373 DECEMBER 989-277-8592 10 Durand – Alumni Art Show Opening, Durand Union Durand – Wine Tasting & Holiday Dinner, 15-18 Durand – Durand Railroad Days Festival, Station Ballroom, 989-288-3561 (call for dates), Durand Union Station, 989-288-3561 989-288-4080 12 Owosso – Meteor Shower Star Party, DeVries Nature 1-30 Durand – Tuesday thru Sunday – Tree Viewing at 17 Owosso – Survival Day at DeVries Nature Conservancy, 989-723-3365 Durand Depot, 989-288-3561 Conservancy, 989-723-3365 23-24 Owosso – Tour Your Own Town Event, 989-723-1199 1-31 Owosso – 26th Annual Holiday at the Shiawassee 16-18 Perry – Community Wide Sidewalk & Yard Sales, 30 Durand – End of Summer Cruisin’ Car Show, Arts Center, 989-723-8354 517-625-6155 x235 989-288-3715 5 Byron – Christmas in the Village, Byron Chamber 18 Owosso – 7th Annual Mid-Michigan Custom of Commerce, 810-266-4892 Car Show, 989-666-3107 SEPTEMBER 5 Corunna – Parade of Lights – Opening Festival of 24 Perry – Memorial Day Parade, 517-625-6155 x235 Owosso – Saturday racing at Owosso Speedway, Trees, Historic Village open 7-9pm, 989-743-3650 26 Durand – Memorial Day Parade, 989-288-3715 www.owossospeedway.com 6 Laingsburg – 19th Annual Winter Fest Downtown, Corunna – Country Corn Maze – weekends thru 517-651-5358 JUNE October, www.cornmazefun.net 6 Corunna – Festival of Trees, 989-277-8592 Owosso – Saturday racing at Owosso Speedway, 1 Owosso/Corunna – Labor Day Bridge Walk, Historic Village, 810-610-0796 – 6-9pm www.owossospeedway.com 989-743-3650 7 Corunna – Festival of Trees 989-277-8592 5-8 Owosso – Curwood Festival, 989-723-2161 13 Byron – Fireworks Friends Annual Car Show, Historic Village, 810-610-0796 – 6-8pm 8 Durand – Model A Car Show, Durand Union Station, Maple Street Byron, 810-266-4232 12 Corunna – Christmas in the Historical Village, 7-9pm, 989-288-3561 12 Owosso – Annual Downtown Owosso Art Walk, 810-610-0796 9 Corunna – Circus Pages Circus, Shiawassee County 989-494-3344 13 Corunna – Breakfast with Santa, Community Center Fairgrounds, 989-743-3661 12 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown 989-277-8592 13 Owosso – Friday Night Car Cruise, Downtown Owosso, 989-494-3344 13 Owosso - Visit with Santa in his sleigh, DeVries Owosso, 989-494-3344 19-21 Perry – PerryFest & Car Show, 517-625-6155 x235 Nature Conservancy, 989-723-3365 15 Owosso – Free Petting Zoo and Car Show, 20 Owosso – Historic Home Tour, 989-725-0597 13 Perry – Hometown Country Christmas Lighted Hi-Temp Heating and Cooling, 989-723-8070 26-28 Ovid – Carriage Days, www.ovidcarriagedays.com Parade – Downtown, 517-625-6155 x235 17 Owosso – Michigan Birds of Prey program, 27 Durand – 4th Annual Autumn Festival, 13 Corunna – Festival of Trees, 989-277-8592 DeVries Nature Conservancy, 989-723-3365 989-288-3715 Historic Village, 810-610-0796 – 6-9pm 20-22 Owosso – TRAIN EXPO 2014, Steam Railroading 14 Corunna – Festival of Trees 989-277-8592 Institute, 989-725-9464, tickets 989-399-7589 OCTOBER Historic Village, 810-610-0796 – 6-8pm 20-21 Durand – Steam Festival 2014, Durand Union Corunna – Country Corn Maze –Thursdays-Sundays 19 Corunna – City Christmas Party, Community Center, Station, 989-288-3561 thru October, www.cornmazefun.net 989-277-8592 28 Morrice – Morrice Village Homecoming, Owosso – 43rd Annual State Women’s 600 Club Owosso – Sleigh Ride & Fireside Supper at DeVries 517-625-4170 Tournament, held every weekend in October, Nature Conservancy held January 24 & 25, 2015

MAY AUGUST 17 Excursion to Clare Quilt Auction 16-17 Excursions to Howell Melon The North & Flea Market Festival Pole 24 Train excursions to Alma Highland 21 Children’s Health Fair Express Festival OCTOBER JUNE 4, 11, 18 Fall Color Tours Take a Magical 20-22 TRAIN EXPO 2014 26 Trains and Treats Holiday Train 24, 25, 31 Nightmare Express Excursion Summer 1 Hour Themed Train Rides 25 Trains & Treats November 22-23, 29-30 TRAIN EXCURSIONS Train Robbery July 12, 13, 26 & 27 NOVEMBER December 5-7, Hobo Camp August 9, 10, 23 & 24 1 Nightmare Express 12-14, 19-21

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14 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS FARMERS MARKETS SHIAWASSEE COUNTY • Downtown Durand-Wednesday Evenings Bennington Township Hall - Mid-June - October FAIRGROUNDS July 9th - August 6th - 989-288-6369 Mondays 4-7pm • Downtown Owosso 989-723-5555 2900 E. Hibbard Rd., Corunna • 989-743-3611 Thursdays Evenings - June 19th to August 7th www.shiawasseecountyfair.com Sunday Afternoons - July 13th to August 10th Downtown Durand - May - Mid-October E-mail: offi[email protected] Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater Wednesdays 9am-2pm www.owossoamphitheater.org 989-288-3561 APRIL 18-20 - EMAA Arabian Horse Show 11 - Shiawassee Pork Producers Show Pig 18-20 - County Line Tractor Club Show and THE OWOSSO PLAYERS Downtown Owosso - May 3rd - October 25th Sale/PQA Class Swap Meet Owosso Community Players have provided live Saturdays 8am-1pm 12 - Glaser’s Lumber Sale 25-26 - Crystal Horse Show theater in Owosso since the 1950’s. Join them in 989-413-3728 12 - Small Animal Swap Meet 26-27 - Pre-Fair Horse Show celebrating the completion of renovations of their downtownowossofarmersmarket.com 17-18 - Shiawassee Conservation District Lebowsky Theater that suffered a devastating fire Tree Sale AUGUST in 2007. Refer to page 13 for details. Downtown Vernon - July - September 26 - Shiawassee County Fair Queen Pageant 3-9 - SHIAWASSEE COUNTY FAIR Upcoming Productions Thursday 2-6pm 989-288-5092 26-27 - CMHA Cancer Fundraiser Horse Show 10 - Fair Clean-up for All Exhibitors Lend Me a Tenor - March 21-23 & 28-30 Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. - April 24-27 16-17 - CMHA Horse Show MAY Shrek The Musical - May 9-11 & 16-18 Downtown Laingsburg - May - October 3-4 - Buckskin Horse Show 23 - Great Lakes Rabbit and Cavy Show 100 Block of East Main Street, Owosso Wednesdays 4pm til dusk 10 - Goat Tagging 23-24 - MIHA District XI Visit the website for updated schedule 517-651-6101 10-11 - Pinto Horse Show 29-30 - Morgan Horse “Fun Show” www.owossoplayers.com or call 989-723-4003 16-18 - Genesee Co. Kennel Club Dog Show 31-9/01- MSPB & O Horse Show 17-18 - CMHA Horse Show 24-25 - Pinto Horse Show SEPTEMBER 31 - Children’s Fair - “Touch-A-Truck” 6 - MIHA District XI SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTER 31 - Rabbit Show - Cancer Fundraiser 13 - Boar Goat Show Upcoming Exhibits and Special Events 31-6/1- CMHA Horse Show - Director’s Show 13 - Small Animal Assoc. Annual Meeting March-April 13 - Mixed Media Show JUNE 13-14 - Pinto Horse Show April 16-19 - Annual Countywide High School Scholarship Show 7 - Shia. Co. Fair’s Youth Livestock Exhibitor 14 - Jr. Livestock Assoc. Annual Meeting April 19 - Reception and Award Ceremony, 1-3pm Camping Lottery 20-21 - State Championship Horse Show April 22-June 15 - 17th Annual SAC Member Artist Show 7-8 - Buckskin Horse Show 21 - “Best of the Best” Club Calf Sale April 27 - Reception 2-4pm 9 - “Circus Pages” Circus 21 - Fall Festival at the Fairgrounds and May 3 - Art & Antiques Sale 13-14 - Relay for Life - Cancer Fundraiser 5K Race 14-15 - Rangers CMHA Horse Show June 17-August 3 - Mixed Media Exhibit, Reception June 22, 2-4 23 - Farm Bureau Rural Education Day June 7-8 - Art in the Park, during Curwood Festival 20 - Entry deadline-Shiawassee Co. Fair 27-28 - MIHA Regional Championship August 4-11 - Shiawassee Arts Council will be closed 21-22 - Happy Horsemen CMHA Horse Show Horse Show 27-29 - Buckskin Horse Show August 12-October 5 - The Art of Dr. Seuss Exhibit 27-28 - Bay Area Kennel Club UKC Dog Show 28 - Jr. High Equestrian Team Horse Show August 23 & 24 - Owosso-Tour Your Own Town 28-29 - Amateur Radio Assoc. Preparedness OCTOBER Sept. 14 - Experimental Watercolor Workshop w/Jacqueline Sullivan Exercise 17-19 - Great Lakes Classic Tractor Pull Oct. 7-Nov. 8 - Mixed Media Exhibit, Artist Reception Oct. 12, 2-4pm JULY October 19 - Great Lakes Photo Tour Workshop 5-6 - MSPBO Pinto Horse Show DECEMBER Nov. 15-Dec. 31, 26th Annual Holiday at the Center 7 - Late Entry Deadline (5:00pm) – 7 - Shiawassee Co. Agricultural Society November 15 - Member Reception, November 16 - Public Reception Shiawassee Co. Fair Annual Meeting Children and Adult Art Classes Available. Contact the Arts Center for details. 12-13 - CMHA Mid-Summer Splash 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, MI Visit the website or www.shiawasseearts.org or call 989-723-8354 BIKING IN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Shiawassee County is a great place to get out and ride bikes. Coming soon, completion of The Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail. Visit them on facebook. Tuesdays, End of April-October “The 12 Mile an Hour Fun and Social Ride” meets at 6pm in front of Owosso’s YMCA and enjoy a fast paced ride. For details contact The House of Wheels at 989-725-8373. Every other Friday, May-October, in Westown Owosso, join a cool group of people that like to have fun on their bikes. Visit them on facebook at Peddlers B/C.

Byron Area Chamber of Commerce - www.byron.org Laingsburg Events - www.laingsburgbusiness.org Capitol Bowl - www.capitolbowl.net The Jordan Gallery - www.thejordangallery.com MA Corunna Events - www.corunna-mi.gov Owosso Community Players (Lebowsky Center) - www.owossoplayers.com Y Country Corn Maze - www.cornmazefun.net Owosso Farmers Market - www.downtownowossofarmersmarket.org Curwood Festival - www.curwoodfestival.com Owosso Historical Commission - Visit on facebook DeVries Nature Conservancy - www.devriesnature.org Perry Events - www.perry.mi.us Don and Metta Mitchell Area Amphitheater - www.owossoamphitheater.org Shiawassee Arts Center - www.shiawasseearts.org For additional community Durand Area Chamber of Commerce - www.durandchamberofcommerce.com Shiawassee County Fair - www.shiawasseecountyfair.com events visit the Durand Union Station/Michigan Railroad History Museum - www.durandstation.org Steam Railroading Institute - www.michigansteamtrain.com Community Calendar at Durand Railroad Days - www.durandrailroaddays.com www.shiawasseechamber.org

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Top Dollar for Gold & Silver • Try our Custom Blended Tobacco’s 989-729-0707 Saturdays 8a-1p • Full Line of Quality 200 S. Washington St. May 3 to Oct. 25, 2014 Glass & E Cigarettes Downtown On Exchange Street in Downtown Owosso -Old Coins Owosso An Amazing Variety Of Fresh, -Broken Jewelry Homemade, Locally Grown, 201 W. MAIN ST. • OWOSSO Handcrafted Goods owossofarmersmarket.org 989-720-4488 join our family on facebook HRS. MON-SAT 9-7, CLOSED SUNDAY

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Come Enjoy Downtown Owosso Voted BEST “A Downtown for Everyone” Oriental Dine In, Over 200 Businesses Food Carryout, Delivery and BEER • WINE • COCKTAILS Tourist Attractions • Bowling Lanes • Arcade www.owossomainstreet.net 989-494-3344 • Pro Shop • Bar/Lounge Find us on Facebook • Summer Putt Putt Golf 2014 Events Stop By & Visit Today! Friday Night Car Cruise: May 9 - Oct. 10 Chinese, Japanese, Thai 219 S. Washington St., Downtown Owosso 2nd Friday every month (except Aug. is Aug. 1) & American Cuisine 989-725-7717 • 989-729-VALS (8257) Cruise to the Castle (car show) - Sun., July 27 Hours: Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm, Tour Our Town - Sat., Aug. 23 Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm www.capitolbowl.net Art Walk - Fri., Sept. 12 Lunch Buffet 212 W. MAIN ST., OWOSSO Home of Michigan Women’s Monday-Friday Owossopalooza - Wed., Oct. 8 11:30a-2p 989-723-5673 www.fortunehouseowosso.com 600 Club Tourney (Oct.-Nov.) Glow Owosso/5K Owosso - Fri., Nov. 28

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www.shiawassee.org 17 TANGLEWOOD RESTAURANT The Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge is located WROUGHT IRON GRILL (WIG) & LOUNGE in The Comstock Inn & Conference Center. Shiawassee County’s only American style The Tanglewood is committed to bringing our 317 S. Elm St., Suite 201, Owosso 300 E. Main St., Downtown Owosso 989-472-9025 www.wroughtirongrill.com bistro proudly emphasizes the use of local, guests the highest quality food and beverages regional organic and natural food from 989-720-3400 in a casual and fine dining atmosphere. We area producers and the largest selection www.tanglewoodatcomstock.com proudly offer a diverse menu that features many of Michigan microbrews in the area. fresh and skillfully prepared seafood dishes as Enjoy daily specials and don’t miss well as a classic American menu. Our lounge the WIG’s weekly special events. For area features several big screen HDTV’s and exceptional fine dining in a relaxing full service bar. With live entertainment every atmosphere, it is worth the drive to the Friday and Saturday from 8pm-midnight, and Wrought Iron Grill. Banquet facilities and Chef’s Specials every Thursday - Saturday, catering are also available. The Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge has something for everyone.

JUMBO’S BURGER BAR LULAS’ LOUISIANA COOKHOUSE Good food, cold drinks and good friends 113 S. Washington St., Downtown Owosso 200 S. Washington St., Downtown Owosso is what you’ll find at Jumbo’s Burger Bar 989-720-LULA (5852) 989-729-0707 located in Downtown Owosso. Lunch and www.lulascookhouse.com dinner specials are offered daily as well as homemade soups. Whether you’re in the mood for delicious fish, the famous Lulas’ Louisiana Cookhouse serving Creole and Louisiana Jumbo’s burger, broaster chicken, pizza inspired cuisine in an upbeat, lively atmosphere. You’ll find or a steak dinner, Jumbos has something features from the cultures that come together to form the for everyone. You can also catch the melting pot that is New Orleans, including French, Spanish, game on one of the many the big Italian, Greek, African and many others. Everything is made screens! Prices are right and company is from scratch….Everything! grand at Jumbo’s Burger Bar.

CHIP’S PLACE PIZZA & MORE EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY 715 N. Chipman, Owosso Big John Steak & Onion Tim Hortons 989-725-6868 Awesome food, cheap chilly drinks and 1054 E. M-21, Owosso 323 W. Main St., Owosso www.chipsplaceowosso.com a rockin good time! From pizza to pasta, burgers, salads or sandwiches, we offer 989-723-8682 989-723-7384 one of the largest menus in town and we deliver everything! Featuaring daily specials Courtside Café Village Café and theme days Chip’s has something for 101 N. Washington St. 100 E. Main St., Vernon everyone including a full service bar and Downtown Owosso 989-288-4800 evening entertainment including country, 989-720-8161 rock, blues and acoustic. Itsa Deli Thing ETHNIC DINING 202 W. Main St., Owosso China House 989-725-5511 8781 E. Monroe Rd., Durand BAKERIES D-Railed Bar & Grill 989-288-2888 Itchi’ Bon Uptown Bakery 111 N. Saginaw St., Durand Jimmy John’s 217 N. Saginaw, Durand 989-288-9910 1018 E. Main St., Owosso El Potrero 989-288-3336 989-725-7200 1706 W. Main St., Owosso Iron Horse Pub 989-720-8226 BAR & GRILLS 104 N. Saginaw, Durand Journey Café 1302 W. Main St., Owosso Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar 989-288-2537 Fortune House Restaurant 989-720-2233 & Grill 212 W. Main St., Owosso 2437 E. Main St., Corunna Midway Tavern The Serene Bean 989-723-5673 989-720-2727 11935 E. Lennon Rd., Lennon 118 S. Washington St. 810-621-9925 Café Sports Downtown Owosso Jade Buffet 989-720-2326 120 S. Washington St., Owosso 2500 M-21, Corunna Nick’s Hometown Grill 989-720-3030 989-723-9898 102 N. Saginaw, Durand Subway 989-288-6400 3034 W. Lansing Rd., Perry Café Sports The Rancho Grande 517-625-1145 710 N. Main St., Perry 200 W. Main St., Durand DELI-CAFÉ & COFFEE 8555 E. Monroe Rd., Durand 517-625-6060 989-288-2387 SHOPS 989-288-5005 Apple Tree Lane 750 E. Grand River Rd., Laingsburg Charlie’s Bar & Grill B J’s Fine Foods 207 N. Washington St., Owosso 517-651-7373 136 N. Main St., Perry 1900 E. Main St., Owosso 989-729-2253 1361 E. M-21, Owosso 517-625-3323 989-729-6263 989-723-7827 Biggby Coffee 1621 E. M-21, Owosso Dedic’s Bar & Grill 1361 E. Main St., Owosso 989-729-7901 Big Boy Restaurant 5997 N. M-52, Owosso 989-720-2442 1119 W. M-21, Owosso 1709 E. M-21, Owosso 989-725-5004 989-723-2319 989-723-1463 18 www.shiawassee.org VAL’S PIZZA Val’s hand-tossed, homemade dough;our SMOKIN’ JOHNNY V’S Smokin’ Johnny V’s is Shiawassee 219 S. Washington St. own sauce and 100% real cheese cooked 446 E. McNeil St., Corunna County’s only authentic smokehouse (inside Capitol Bowl), Downtown Owosso in a brick oven make a delicious 989-720-1227 www.smokinjohnnyv.com restaurant. Johnny’s features Hardwood award-winning pizza. Try our subs, salads, 989-729-8257 www.capitolbowl.net Smoked Ribs, Chicken, Beef Brisket, Mexican fare, plus many grilled and fried Pulled Pork and House Smoked Sausage. items including our Super Angus They also feature Bistro specials like char- Burger or give our unique appetizer bomb grilled steaks, seafood, chicken and dessert pizza a try! Dine-in for lunch, dinner or enjoy specials nightly. Enjoy 21 rotating beer a snack while watching sports in the lounge taps; offering 17 Michigan micro brews, all or bowling next door (full bar available while enjoying your favorite sporting events throughout the facility). Carry-out and free on one of our 4 big screen TV’s. Johnny’s delivery (with minimum purchase) available has something for everybody and we cater from our broad menu. Try an Original Slush special events. Puppie (blue or red)!

HARDEES-RED BURRITO LANCE’S BAKERY 534 E. Main St., Owosso Newly remodeled, Michigan’s only 309 N. Washington St., Owosso At Lance’s Bakery, the bakers are up bright 989-725-2616 HARDEE’S/RED BURRITO features 989-720-2254 Breakfast, Burgers, Burrito’s and more. and early baking scones, muffins, cookies, Whether it’s made from scratch Buttermilk doughnuts, pies, cupcakes, breads and cakes Biscuits, an Angus Beef Charbroiled Monster every day. They use only the best recipes Burger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders from a variety of sources, old time favorites or something from our Red Burrito menu, that have been around for years as well as Hardee’s and the Red Burrito has something family favorites. Everything at Lance’s is for every appetite. Don’t forget to try a hand made from scratch and is sure to please your scooped shake or malt or some of our French sweet tooth. Lance’s is conveniently located Fries, voted BEST in Shiawassee County! in Downtown Owosso next to the post office.

TONY M’S RESTAURANT Get Your Tastebuds Ready for a Former Eddie O’ Flynns building Tony M’s Restaurant proudly serves the finest 2280 W. M-21, Owosso selection of home cooked Italian meals, refreshing True Culinary Feast! www.tonymslansing.com beverages and spirits. Try our amazing pizza, pasta dishes, burgers, subs, meat and seafood offerings, or try one of our tempting appetizers while you hang Bob Evans South 401 Restaurant & out and have a drink. We proudly serve the Migaldi 1250 E. Main St., Owosso Dessert Shop Family Secret Sauce. Our secret family recipe has 989-723-9770 211 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna been passed down the Family Tree, carried over 989-743-9270 from Italy by the Migaldi Family. We strive to make Cinders Grill sure your dining experience is one you and your 232 E. Grand River, Laingsburg Tammy’s Baked Goods family will never forget! 517-651-6666 115 S. Main St., Perry 517-625-4001 Celia’s Corner Café Hungry Howie’s Pizza Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 437 W. Stewart St., Owosso 8769 E. Monroe Rd., Durand 1501 E. Main St., Owosso 989-725-7051 FINE DINING Gracie’s Country Inn 989-288-2323 989-725-9999 3058 W. Britton Rd., Perry Diane’s Country Kitchen 9483 E. Genesee, New Lothrop 517-625-5555 329 N. Main St., Morrice 810-638-5731 Prime Time Pizza & Deli 517-625-4404 6007 W. M-21, Owosso Roma’s Back Door Jet’s Pizza 989-729-7505 Greg & Lou’s Family Restaurant 200 E. Comstock, Owosso 1669 E. Main St., Owosso 1460 N. M-52, Owosso 989-725-5767 989-723-4100 Railway Pizza 989-725-9601 216 W. Main St., Durand Lil’ Vinni’s Pizzeria & Deli 989-932-0259 Jo-Lee’s Kitchen PIZZA 444 E. McNeil St., Corunna 328 N. Shiawassee, Corunna Brent’s Pizza 989-743-4762 989-743-9999 123 N. Main St., Perry Roma’s Back Door 517-625-4115 200 E. Comstock, Owosso Lennon Café Little Caesar’s Pizza 989-725-5767 12300 Lennon Rd., Lennon 803 N. Saginaw St., Durand Bubba Hull’s Pizza 989-288-4334 810-621-9494 Steve’s Pizza 328 N. Main St., Morrice 2410 E. M-21, Corunna 620 S. Washington St., Owosso 517-625-4015 989-723-8155 New Port Family Restaurant 989-720-7838 2165 E. M-21, Owosso 400 E. Main St., Owosso 989-725-3193 Domino’s Pizza 989-723-4444 616 W. Main St., Owosso TEA ROOM Abiding In The Vine Ponderosa Steak House 989-725-5000 Main Street Pizza 220 W. Main, Owosso 1441 E. M-21, Owosso 229 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna 989-723-5746 989-723-8611 989-743-3170

www.shiawassee.org 19 GOLF GUIDE Experience the well-maintained fairways and greens plus pro-shops geared to the novice and the pro-golfer. Banquet and meeting facilities are available for every occasion. Bennington Golf Club Glenbrier Golf Course Willowbrook Golf Course and Driving Range & Driving Range 311 W. Maple Avenue, Byron 4377 S. M-52, Owosso 4178 W. Locke Road, Perry 810-266-4660 989-725-9194 517-625-3800 www.willowbrookgolf.net www.glenbrier.com Chippewa Hill Country Club Pine Hills Golf Course 5300 S. Bancroft Road, Durand Owosso Country Club 6603 S. Woodbury Road, Laingsburg 989-743-3277 4200 N. Chipman Road, Owosso 517-651-9700 989-723-1470 Corunna Hills Golf Course www.owossocountryclub.com Dutch Hollow Golf Club S. Legion Road, Corunna 8500 Lansing Road, Durand 989-743-4693 Holiday Meadows Golf Course 989-288-3960 10611 E. Goodall Road, Durand 810-621-5454 CURWOOD Festival 2014 • June 5-8 Join Us as we “Celebrate Owosso!” .EQIW3PMZIV'YV[SSH%QIVMGER%HZIRXYVI ;VMXIV 'SRWIVZEXMSRMWX  )RNS]JIWXMZMXMIWPMOI 'LMPHVIR¸W+EQIW 7OIVFIGO&VSXLIVW'EVRMZEP 4IHEP8VEGXSV4YPP ,IVMXEKI /MHW4EVEHIW SR&EWOIXFEPP8SYVREQIRX %VXW 'VEJXW 0MZI)RXIVXEMRQIRXWXEKIW 'EVTIXFEKKIVW6S[ &IIV8IRX *PIE1EVOIX 'YV[SSH'EWXPI8SYVW /(MWG'LEQTMSRWLMT 7XIEQ6EMPVSEHMRK-RWXMXYXI8SYV 'EX (SK'SRXIWXW  8VEMR6MHI ;MRI8EWXMRK *PETNEGO&VYRGL / /;EPO6YR 'ERSI/E]EO6EJX6EGIW =SYXL*MWLMRK(IVF] %RH7S1YGL1SVI *SV1SVI-RJSVQEXMSR

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Pa Shiawassee County Fairgrounds Specializing in Group Camping and Camper Rallies Bates Scout Park, City of Laingsburg 517-651-5374 •• •• Bennett Field, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 •• • 2900 E. Hibbard Road Bentley Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 •• •• •• • Corunna, MI 48817 Collamer/Hopkins Lake Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 •• •• •••• 989-743-3611 Curwood Castle Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 • • • • www.shiawasseecountyfair.com Davis Road Park, Vernon Township 989-743-2220 Fayette Square, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 Maple River Campground 1225 S. Ruess Geeck Road Park, Shiawassee Township 989-743-2220 •• Owosso Grove-Holman Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 •• •• •• Harmon-Patridge Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 • • • • • 989-721-9120 Henderson Park, Henderson 989-743-2220 •••• •• • ••• • Holiday Shores John Goebel Park, Caledonia Township 989-743-2220 •• •• 10915 E. Goodall Road Jubilee Park, City of Perry 517-625-6155 •••• • • • Durand, MI 48429 Kerby Park, Caledonia Township 989-743-2220 •• •• •• 810-621-4440 Lions Club Park, Village of Bancroft 989-634-5375 • • • • • • • • McCurdy Park, City of Corunna 989-743-3650 •••• •• ••• • • Myers Lake Campground Memorial (Adams) Park, City of Owosso 989-725-0599 •• 10575 Silver Lake Road Optimist Park, City of Durand 989-288-3113 •••• • • • ••••• Byron, MI 48418 Pine Grove Park, New Haven Township 989-743-2220 •••• • • 810-266-4511 Sesquicentennial Park, Byron 810-266-4795 •• •• • • •• www.myerslake.org Shiatown Dam Park, Shiawassee Township 989-743-2220 ••••••• ••• • Trumble Park, City of Durand 989-288-3113 •••• • • •• Walnut Hills Family Camp Ground LLC Vernon Village Park, Vernon 989-288-2300 • • • • • 7685 E. Lehring Road Durand, MI 48429 The Owosso Bark Park is a great place to bring your dogs to play and socialize. 989-634-9782 The park is located in Collamer Park next to Hopkins Lake on South M-52. www.michigancampgrounds.com Open dawn til dusk. Visit them on facebook.

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www.shiawassee.org 21 EDUCATION IN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY

On behalf of the local schools and the RESD, we welcome you to Shiawassee County. We are proud of our schools and communities, and are pleased to have you here with us. We work to provide a world class 21st century education to all, and there are many excellent and unique opportunities available across the county. Please contact any district or www.sresd.org for more information.

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Attractions: 1 Durand Union Station 9 DeVries Nature Conservancy Accommodations: 2 Country Corn Maze 10 Curwood Castle A Comstock Inn 3 Shiawassee River 11 Shiawassee Arts Center B Quality Inn 4 Shiawassee County Fairgrounds 12 Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater C Welcome Inn 5 Corunna Historical Village 13 Lebowsky/Studio Theater D Sunset Motel 6 Owosso Community Airport 14 Steam Railroading Institute E Heb’s Inn 7 Perry Historical Society Museum/Calkins-MacQueen House 15 James S. Miner Riverwalk 8 Shiawassee County Historical Museum 16 Owosso Speedway 24 www.shiawassee.org www.shiawassee.org 25 SHIAWASSEE COUNTY MAP

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Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency Shiawassee County is centrally located in the heart of SATA currently provides more than Mid-Michigan. The county has an interstate highway with 105,000 passenger trips per year for close proximity to several others, miles of railroads, and residents of Shiawassee County. is within a 45-minute drive of three commercial airports. SATA will pick you up and take you Major 2 or 4 Lane Highways Linking the Areas where you need to go within Shiawassee Interstate - I-69 County. Whether you are 5 years old or 55 or 95, State - M-13, M-21, M-52, M-71 SATA will get you there, all for much less than you would expect to pay, sometimes for as little as $1.50. SATA operates Distance in Miles to the Five Nearest Monday through Friday on a reservation-basis only. Metro Area Airports Miles Call 989-729-2687 or toll-free 877-667-7100 MBS International (Saginaw) 40 between 7am and 6pm to speak to a dispatcher. Bishop International (Flint) 15 Senior & disabled citizens should call the Transportation Capital International (Lansing) 20 Solutions division for information about travel outside of Gerald R. Ford International (Grand Rapids) 90 the county or after hours at 989-725-9303. Metro International (Detroit) 80

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Antrim Baptist Church First Congregational Church Durand Owosso Free Methodist Church 4509 Lovejoy Rd., Byron 403 N. Saginaw St., Durand 1249 N. Chipman St., Owosso 517-223-3126 989-288-6684 989-723-3695 Pastor John Ashley Sun. 10am 9:45am Sunday School Sunday School 10am durandchurch.com 10:45am Worship Sun. 11am, 6pm Worship owossofreemethodist.com www.antrimbc.com First United Methodist Church 1500 N. Water St., Owosso Owosso Wesleyan Church Assembly of God 989-725-2201 715 S. Washington St., Owosso 1150 N. Shiawassee, Owosso Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am, 989-723-5247 989-725-8219 Cafe Worship 9:30am, Sun. 10:45am Sun. 10am Sun. 11am & 6pm owossofumc.org owc-hope.org Byron Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Perry Church of the Nazarene 410 N. Ann St., Byron of Durand 3100 W. Ellsworth Rd., Perry 810-266-4776 10016 E. Newburg Rd., Durand 517-625-3400 Sunday School All Ages 11am 989-288-3880 Sun. 9am, 11am Worship Sun 10am, 6pm Worship Sun. Call for Worship Times perrynazarene.com Mon. 7pm Celebrate Recovery Christ Episcopal Church durandfi rst-umc.org St. Joseph Catholic Church 120 Goodhue St., Owosso 915 E. Oliver St., Owosso 989-723-2495 First United Methodist Church 989-725-5215 Sun. 10am of New Lothrop Confessions Sat. 3pm-4pm christepiscopalchurchowosso.com 7495 Orchard St., New Lothrop Sat. 4:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10:30am 810-638-5702 stjosephowosso.catholicweb.com Durand Church of the Nazarene Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am 9725 E. Monroe Rd., Durand Sun. 10:30am Worship St. Paul Catholic Church 989-288-2369 fi rstumcnl.org 111 N. Howell St., Owosso Sunday School 9:45am 989-723-4277 Sun. 11am, 6pm Worship Laingsburg United Methodist Church Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12 noon durandnazarene.com 210 N. Crum St., Laingsburg stpaulowosso.org 517-651-5531 First Church of Christ Pastor Brian White St. Paul Episcopal 585 E. North St., Owosso Sun 10am 111 S. Shiawassee St., Corunna 989-725-5039 with Sunday School immediately after Priest Russell Merrill Sunday School for All Ages 9am laingsburgumc.org 989-743-4190 Sun. 10:30am, 5:30pm Worship Sunday 10am Worship fi rstchurchofchrist.org Light of Faith Fellowship 405 S. Oak St., Durand The Salvation Army Church First Congregational Church, 989-288-2090 302 E. Exchange St., Owosso UCC & Child Development Center Sun. 11am Worship 989-725-7485 327 N. Washington St., Owosso lightoffaithfellowship.com Sunday School 9:30am Pastor Debbie Grazier Sun. 10:45am Worship 989-723-3010 Sun. 10:30am Worship/Sunday School www.shiawassee.org 27 The City of Corunna would like to thank our partners: Corunna Downtown Development Authority 989-743-3650 Corunna Fourth of July Commission Visit us at www.corunna-mi.gov Corunna Historical Commission Corunna Youth Sports 402 N. Shiawassee St. • Corunna, MI 48817 Corunna Parks & Recreation www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Corunna/261883503100

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