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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. Banquet & Meeting 4 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 Facilities 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 Accommodations 5 offerings at our arts center and outdoor summer concerts, or take in a play by the Owosso Community Area Attractions 6-7 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 Bus Tours 8 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 Festivals & Events 9 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 So Much To Do 10-11 business endeavors—one thing is for certain, you will be greeted and treated with genuine hospitality. Associate Investors 12 Enjoy your stay and come back soon! Special Events 13

Kimberly Springsdorf Calendar of Events 14-15 Executive Director, Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau Dining Guide 18-19 [email protected] Golf Guide 20 Parks & Camping 21 Shiawassee County Map 24-25

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Shiawassee County is centrally located in the The mission of the Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors 989-723-5149 of Mid-Michigan Bureau is to enhance the County’s economy through www.shiawasseechamber.org the promotion of the County as a destination for overnight and day visitors.

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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, Michael David-Lorne Jordan/David Lorne Photographic, Karen Mead-Elford, Michael Paine Photography and Matt Churcott.

www.shiawassee.org 3 Wrought Iron Grill The Wrought Iron Grill is the perfect place for all of your banquet needs. Located in the historic 317 S. Elm Street, Owosso, MI 48867 Woodard Station, the Wrought Iron Grill is 989-472-9025, www.wroughtirongrill.com Mid-Michigan’s premier restaurant and banquet Banquet & Meeting facility. The 110-year-old former furniture factory has an industrial feel with high ceilings, exposed duct work, and lots of windows to give you and your guests a warm, inviting atmosphere. The Mayfield Room can accommodate up to 110 Facilities people and is perfect for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers and birthday celebrations, to For additional facilities and assistance in planning your event call the name a few. Our wine cellar themed Sierra Room is more intimate and can hold 23 people around Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 989-723-1199. a beautiful harvest table while lending itself to total privacy.

Comstock Inn The Comstock Inn is the only full service hotel D’Mar Banquet & & Conference Center in Shiawassee County and they are committed At D’Mar Banquet & Conference Center, to customer satisfaction. Along with the premier Conference Center we uphold over 20 years of catering 300 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867 banquet facility, the Comstock offers 64 luxurious 1488 North M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 expertise housing Creative Catering by 989-725-0999, www.thecomstockinn.com rooms, a first class restaurant and a wonderful www.Dmarbanquetcenter.com Dianne, the preferred caterer in Shiawassee indoor swimming pool. The Comstock Inn & County. We believe high quality, great taste Conference Center can accommodate up to 400 and superior service comes from a well- guests and they offer dining options as simple as trained, experienced staff with a passion hors d’oeuvres to full course meals. The rooms for details and a talent for presentation. can be separated to accommodate smaller Our beautiful facility seats up to 500 of your events and gatherings as well. The conference guests. It is perfect for professional and center has recently been completely remodeled private events. For future information, you and the Comstock Inn promises to do may call 989-720-2003. everything to make your next event memorable and successful.

Durand Union Station Shiawassee Framed within the Shiawassee Arts Center and Arts Center overlooking the beautiful Shiawassee River and 200 Railroad Street, Durand, MI 48429 This beautiful banquet facility is Curwood Castle, the River Gallery is a perfect location 989-288-3561, www.durandstation.org located on the top floor of the 206 Curwood Castle Drive, for your special events, fundraisers and private parties. historic Durand Union Station. Owosso, MI 48867 A truly unique venue, the River Gallery pairs an upscale This facility is ideal for business 989-723-8354 art gallery with more than 1,200 square feet of special- meetings, showers, reunions, www.shiawasseearts.org event space for meetings, lunches, dinners, parties, anniversaries, weddings and lectures, musical recitals, films and other functions. The receptions. There is a large River Gallery comfortably accommodates 75 persons catering kitchen and several ideal seated at round tables of eight, 125 seated theatre-style vignettes for photography or or 200 standing. A special feature of the gallery is a displays. The stations’ banquet second floor outdoor balcony, known as the Cottonwood room can seat up to 145. Terrace which holds 50 people seated. You may also expand these seating accommodations by utilizing a banquet tent on the SAC grounds.

Steam Railroading If you are looking for a unique venue for your next DeVries Nature Banquet facilities include 2 large rooms Institute social occasion, the Steam Railroading Institute Conservancy (capacities: 30 and 15-25) with fireplaces, full kitchen, wireless Internet, tables and (SRI) Banquet & Event Center is your best choice. 2635 N. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 405 S. Washington Street, Conveniently located in Downtown Owosso, SRI chairs. We also host wedding ceremonies Owosso, MI 48867 offers a 2,000 square foot banquet facility located 989-723-3365, www.devriesnature.org and other gatherings: i.e., graduation 989-725-9464 on the banks of the Shiawassee River. The SRI is open houses, reunions, family gatherings, www.michigansteamtrain.com neighbor to Great Lakes Central Railway, which church and school picnics and more. The operates daily throughout the SRI grounds. outdoor possibilities are endless as we The SRI is also home to an interactive museum are located on 136 acres of land along depicting steam-era railroading and houses the the beautiful Shiawassee River. Also Pere Marquette 1225, the largest operating steam located on our grounds is the Carriage and locomotive of its kind. From intimate gatherings to Sleigh Museum, home of one of the finest grandiose celebrations, we can accommodate all of collections of carriages, buggies, surreys, your needs. Contact us today for more details. sleighs and cutters in the Midwest.

Roma’s Backdoor Capitol Bowl’s Hot Spot & Lounge 200 E. Comstock, Owosso, MI 48867 219 S. Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5767, romaspizza.com Roma’s is the perfect spot to 989-725-7717, www.capitolbowl.net For a fun and exciting facility to hold your accommodate your business meeting, next family or business event, come to reception, family gathering or classroom Capitol Bowl’s Hot Spot Lounge. We needs. Our space can comfortably offer seating up to 250; choose us or accommodate up to 45 people. Don’t your own caterer as your food provider. forget about our patio to hold your event View DVDs or presentations on our on a beautiful summer day or night. 8’x10’ big screen plus your favorite Call for details. sporting events on all TVs located throughout the facility. Bowling/ arcade use may be added to enhance your rental experience for all guests!

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Comstock Inn & Heb’s Inn Quality Inn Sunset Motel The Pines Conference Center of Perry of Durand of Durand Country Inn of Owosso 2811 Lansing Rd., Durand Exit off I-69 9810 E. Lansing Rd., 1730 E. M-21 300 E. Main St., Perry, MI 48872 989-288-0638 Durand, MI 48429 Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 517-625-7500 www.ChoiceHotels.com 989-288-6411 989-723-9000 989-725-0999 15 Rooms, Easy on, Easy off, www.sunsetdurand.com www.thepinescountryinn.com www.thecomstockinn.com Air Conditioning, 47 Rooms, Jacuzzi Rooms, 10 Clean, Quiet Rooms, 30 Rooms 64 Rooms, Jacuzzi Suites, Phone & TV in Room, Indoor Pool/Hot Tub and Air Conditioning, Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi Complete Banquet Facility, Pets Allowed, Exercise Room, Phone & Cable TV, 42” Flat Screen HDTVs Indoor Pool, Restaurant & Free Movie Channel, Deluxe Breakfast, Parking at Your Door, Premium Cable Lounge, Meeting Rooms, Handicap Access, High Speed Internet/Wi-Fi, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pillow Top Memory Foam Flat Screen TV’s, Meeting Rooms Next Door, Air Conditioning, Phone with High-Speed Internet/Wi-Fi, Mattresses Business Center, .3 Miles or Less to Shopping, Free Local Calls, Cable TV One Mile from Expressway, Fridge & Microwave 24 Hour Coffee Station, Entertainment w/HBO & ESPN, Dining & Entertainment Complimentary In-Room Coffee Complimentary Breakfast, and Dining Handicap Accessible, Handicap Access, Walking Distance to Restaurants Complimentary Wi-Fi, Memory Foam Mattresses and Dimmick House Bed & Breakfast Fridge/Microwave. Walking 713 W. Oliver St., Owosso, MI 48867 Distance to Local Attractions, 734-751-3265, www.bedandbreakfast.com Shopping, Entertainment and Victorian Italianate Estate, Located in Owosso’s Historical District, Breathtaking River Views, the River Trail Expansive yard, Walking Distance to Shopping, Entertainment and Dining owossoplayers.com

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www.shiawassee.org 5 Attractions Corunna Historical Village Located on Governor Parsons Lane, inside Hugh McCurdy Park, Corunna 989-743-3650 or 989-743-4995 • www.corunna-mi.gov Imagine being able to go back in time to see what it was like Farmers Market 100 years ago. New elements being added at every opportunity, the replicated village features restored historical buildings of the DeVries Nature Conservancy golden days of yesteryear during life before electricity, running water, automobiles and the modern conveniences of today’s busy Carriage & Sleigh Museum life. Open the afternoon of July 4th, the first two weekends in 2635 N. M-52, Owosso December and by appointment. 989-723-3365 www.devriesnature.org The DeVries Historic Carriage and Sleigh Museum boasts one of Curwood Castle – Writing & the finest collections of carriages, buggies, surreys, sleighs and Conservation Studio Museum cutters in the Midwest. The collection consists of over 27 vehicles. Owosso’s manufacturing past is well represented by buggies and Curwood Castle Park sleighs built in the early 1900s by the Owosso Carriage & Sleigh 226 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso Company. Entrance to the museum is by appointment only. James Oliver Curwood – Writer, Conservationist, Visionary, To learn more about special events and educational opportunities, Iconoclast, Imaginer and Movie Pioneer – created Curwood visit their website. Castle to serve as his writing and conservation studio. Curwood, one of America’s foremost authors of adventure novels and an early advocate of environmental conservation, skillfully created a Durand Union Station & Michigan replica of a French Norman chateau on the banks of his beloved Railroad History Museum Shiawassee River. At least 200 motion pictures have been based 200 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 106, Durand on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories. Built between 989-288-3561 • www.durandstation.org 1922 and 1923, Curwood Castle was used by Curwood until his The Durand Union Station recaptures the golden years of death in 1927. railroading. The Michigan Railroad History Museum features The Curwood Castle is open to the public March to mid-April, photos, artifacts, displays and articles of Durand’s rich railroad Thursday thru Sunday, 1 to 5 pm; and mid-April Tuesday thru Sunday history. See displays from the Ann Arbor History Society and the to December, 1-5 pm. Curwood Castle is part of The Curwood Grand Trunk Western Historical Society. For a firsthand look at Collection, managed by the Owosso Historical Commission. As railroading of yesterday, Durand Union Station is an interesting well as the Curwood Castle, The Curwood Collection includes the educational place to visit. The Depot has also gained prominence Amos Gould House, the Comstock Pioneer Cabin, the Woodard as one of the most photographed train stations in America. Paymaster Building, the Ivan Conger Archive Room and the You may visit Durand Union Station on Tuesday-Thursday & Curwood Collection Archives. The entire Curwood Collection Sunday 1-5pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm. is open to the public during The Curwood Festival – the first weekend in June, and during The Owosso Historic Home Tour Farmers Markets – the third weekend in September. Curwood Castle, along with Shiawassee County boasts wonderful Farmers Markets that are the rest of The Curwood Collection, is available for group tours a treat for the whole family. From May through October, markets and student field trips. operate in Bennington (Monday), Durand (Wednesday), Vernon For more information call 989-725-0597, email robert.doran@ (Thursday), Owosso (Saturday), DeVries Nature Conservancy ci.owosso.mi.us or visit www.owossohistory.org. (Wednesday) and Laingsburg (Wednesday afternoon). Hours of operation vary, see calendar of events page for 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 989-723-4003 showcase for the work of area, statewide and national artists. www.owossoplayers.com It has nine galleries with featured exhibits, a specialty gift shop The Owosso Community Players is the premiere performing arts and art classes for children and adults. Be sure to visit the newly group in Shiawassee County, providing entertaining live theatre for renovated Cottonwood Terrace and River Gallery. The Arts Center more than 60 years. The Owosso Community Players perform in is available for meetings, private receptions and parties. Open the newly renovated, state-of-the-art and LEED certified Lebowsky Tuesday-Sunday 1-5pm. No admission fee, handicap accessible. Center, which was nearly lost in 2007 to a devastating fire. Visit our website to learn more about auditions, supporting and enjoying the Shiawassee County Owosso Community Players. Historical Museum Owosso Community Airport 1997 N. M-52, Owosso • 989-723-2371 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 airport is also home to Crosswinds Café and Skydive Owosso. Join them on Saturday September 17th for 405 S. Washington Street, Owosso the 1st Annual Fly In. The public is always welcome. 989-725-9464 • www.michigansteamtrain.com The SRI’s mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance Perry Historical Society Museum/ and operation of steam locomotives and to educate Calkins-MacQueen House the public about the enormous impact that these machines had in economic development of Owosso, Michigan and 127 East First Street, Perry the Great Lakes Region. The institute is home to the majestic Pere 517-625-6155 Marquette 1225, the largest operating steam locomotive of its kind. This home museum depicts the history of Perry, Morrice and The 1225 embodies the characteristics of the last and most powerful Shaftsburg area. Be sure to visit the exhibit of Mastodon bones steam locomotives. The Steam Railroading Institute offers weekend that were found in Perry Township back in 2001. excursions throughout the summer and several all day excursions Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm, July-December throughout the year. The most popular of all excursions is the “North Pole Express,” available during November and December.

Shopping 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. Steam Railroad Institute www.shiawassee.org 7 Shiawassee County is the Perfect Destination for Group Tours!

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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Oktoberfest Curwood Festival Artwalk Owosso Artwalk Owosso Made In Owosso Owosso Bike Festival Downtown Owosso • 989-723-1199 Made in Owosso – is a chronological, historic On Sunday, August 14th, join bike On the second Saturday of September, exhibition curated and sponsored by the enthusiasts from all over for the 12th Annual visit downtown Owosso for a celebration Owosso Historical Commission and the Owosso Bike Festival featuring riders with of art, music, food, photography, sculpture, Shiawassee Arts Council. It will feature antique and classic bicycles. Enjoy a day of literature, craft and community. Visit Owosso 150-plus years of Owosso’s Retail and riding, swap meet, poker run, bike games, Artwalk on Facebook. Manufacturing History, and will be located in music and fun. For information on the classic Christmas at the Depot Owosso’s four museums: the Shiawassee bike show and ride contact The House of 200 Railroad Street, Durand Arts Center, Curwood Castle Writing and Wheels at 989-725-8373. 989-288-3561 • www.durandstation.org Conservation Studio, the Comstock Pioneer The holidays are magical at Durand Union Cabin and the Woodard Paymaster Building. Station beginning the day after Thanksgiving Some ongoing events to be held include: Owosso Historic with Santa at the Depot. The entire depot is weekly historical round tables; the unveiling Home Tour beautifully decorated with over 30 individual of the Houghton Lake Curwood Cabin during 989-725-0597 • Owossohistorichometour.com Christmas trees. Holiday rental packages the Moonlight Market and Tour Our Town; the The Owosso Historical Commission presents are available. Owosso Historic Home Tour; and the Harvest the finest of Owosso’s rich architectural Dinner Festival. Made in Owosso runs from Corunna 4th of July heritage during the annual home tour held June 24 through September 18. the third Saturday in September. Enjoy Celebration music, refreshments and special events 989-743-3650 • www.corunna-mi.gov Morrice Homecoming as you spend your day visiting the historic Join us in celebrating Independence Day the Festival properties featured on the tour. old fashioned way. Always held on July 4th, 517-625-1622 • www.morrice.mi.us.com the all-day festivities include a parade, Morrice Area School Grounds picnics in McCurdy Park, live entertainment, This hometown family festival on June 25th PerryFest petting zoo, tours of the Corunna Historical includes a garden tractor pull, children’s 517-625-6155 • www.perry.mi.us Village, classic cars—car show and more. activities, bike decorating contest, parade, The 12th annual PerryFest will be held Curwood Festival corn hole tournament, beer garden, karaoke, September 16-18, 2016 in Downtown Perry. 212 S. Washington Street • Owosso live entertainment and fireworks at dusk. The family fun festival includes a softball 989-723-2161 • www.curwoodfestival.com tournament, 5K Rambler Run, silent auction, The 37th annual Curwood Festival will North Pole Express craft show, classic car show, motorcycle be held on June 2-5, 2016 in Downtown Steam Railroading Institute show, parade, live entertainment, chicken Owosso. The four day fun filled family event 989-725-9464 BBQ, fireworks, various fun competitions will include two parades, a carnival, an www.michigansteamtrain.com and more. entertainment tent, children’s events, canoe The “North Pole Express” is an and raft races, wine and beer tasting, 5K & extraordinary holiday experience 10K run, arts & crafts, pancake breakfast, for the entire family. Join us for an Shiawassee County Fair talent show and much more. excursion behind the world famous Pere 2900 E. Hibbard Road, Corunna 989-743-3611 Durand Railroad Days Marquette 1225 steam engine “The Real Polar Express!” Passengers begin their www.shiawasseecountyfair.com 989-288-3715 The annual Shiawassee County Fair will www.durandrailroaddays.com magical journey at the Steam Railroading run August 7-13, 2016. The fairgrounds Festivities will be held May 13-15, 2016 and Institute and travel to an old fashioned will include a parade, a wine and beer tasting Christmas Village. will be alive with 4-H and FFA youth tent, carnival rides, children’s activity tent, projects, agricultural and commercial chainsaw wood carver, Art Walk, vendors Oktoberfest in Owosso displays, amusement rides and daily family and various old fashioned hometown fun. Downtown – October 14-16, 2016 entertainment. There is something for www.facebook.com/oktoberfestinowosso everyone to enjoy! Laingsburg Lions www.shiawasseechamber.org Springtime Festival Oktoberfest in Owosso is held annually 517-675-5552 on the second weekend in October and The Laingsburg Lions Springtime Festival celebrates the spirit of friendship and A complete calendar of events can be was established over 25 years ago and will honors Shiawassee County’s heritage and found on pages 14 & 15 be held May 5-8, 2016. The festival includes agricultural traditions. The 2016 event will amusement rides and midway, craft show, feature the international touring polka band parade, basketball shootout, chicken BBQ Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push from and much more. Maryland. Join us! www.shiawassee.org 9 So Much To Do In The Shiawassee River Shiawassee County is named for its principal 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. The Class 1 stream for beginners and rises Shiawassee is a favorite of fly fishers to intermediate during higher flows. It catching smallmouth bass. Other traverses through many scenic landscapes, varieties that may be hooked include: historic communities and many county walleye, carp, suckers, rock bass, and municipal parks. The Friends of the pike and blue gill. It is not uncommon Shiawassee River have recently completed to see raccoons, beaver, great five new canoe launches between Geeck blue heron, white-tailed deer, and Road County Park and Henderson Road Kingfisher. Be sure to keep your eye County Park. For a complete river guide out for Bald Eagles as well. visit www.shiawasseeriver.org.

James S. Miner River Walk Bike Shiawassee County Nestled along the river is a five mile River Walk, beginning in Biking at every level is a favorite pastime in Shiawassee County. Corunna’s McCurdy Park and ending in Owosso’s Harmon- With biking trails and miles and miles of back roads, your biking Partridge Park. It winds and curves along the river and is literally options are limitless. Along with the leisurely bike ride, Shiawassee a sightseeing splendor passing by dozens of the areas best County is proud to have several organized rides on a weekly basis, attractions. The new Sam & Opal Voight walkway also wraps along spring through fall. Shiawassee County is proud to announce the both the north and south sides of the river, adding another mile to completion of The Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail, walk, bike or run. a 42 mile addition that will take you all the way from Owosso to Ionia. Visit them on Facebook. DeVries Nature Conservancy 2635 N. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 Skydive OWOSSO www.devriesnature.org • 989-723-3365 989-272-3235, 205 Airport Dr., Owosso A must see for nature enthusiasts. Four plus miles of trails [email protected] take visitors through 136 acres of farmland, forest, prairie, Skydive OWOSSO specializes in making your first jump a reality. and the floodplain along the beautiful Shiawassee River. Visit Skydive OWOSSO is a United States Parachute Association group, the Conservancy year-round, dawn til dusk. DNC is a great and we pledge to put safety first. We are Tandem skydiving experts. place to hike, walk the dog, cross country ski, snowshoe, learn Tandem skydiving allows for the fast and safest way to make your first more about Michigan’s natural history, or find a quiet place to jump. We offer 3 different first jump options! Skydive OWOSSO can commune with nature. accommodate adrenaline seeking adventurers and those economical enthusiasts that are on a budget.

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The Shiawassee River The Dimmick 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 or The Shiawassee Arts Center offers multi-media art call 517-204-6694. 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 Rd., 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 Shiawassee County Fairgrounds or participate in “The Farm Scene Investigation Game.” Open from 2900 E. Hibbard Road, Corunna September 5th to November 3rd. www.shiawasseecountyfair.com • 989-743-3611 So much more than a fairground!! Beginning in April and Geo-Caching is a real world outdoor hunting game and it is huge going through October, the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds in Shiawassee County. Players try to locate hidden containers, called is packed with excitement every weekend. Horse shows, geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences dog shows, rabbit shows, piglet and calf sales and even a online. You can travel to just about every corner of the county and find circus are only a few events that happen all summer long; a “cache.” People from all across the USA have made their way to other events are welcomed. Be sure not to miss the annual Shiawassee County in search of these “treasures.” www.geocaching.com Shiawassee County Fair August 7-13, 2016.

Historic Walking Tour of Owosso Take a step back in time and sample some of Owosso’s historical and architectural treasures. This Mid-Michigan city, located between Flint and 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; Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce – 989-723-5149; or online at www.owossohistory.org. For additional details on the history of Owosso, the Curwood Castle – Writing and Conservation Studio Museum or The Curwood Collection, please contact the Owosso Historical Commission at 989-725-0597; www.historicowosso.org or [email protected]. Fortitude Training Course A membership based location that provides groomed trails for walking/running, outdoor fitness classes, 5K events and more. Owner: Alec Faber, Fitness Coliseum • fitnesscoliseum.com, 4377 S. M-52, Owosso 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

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12 www.shiawassee.org Celebrate Pere Marquette 1225’s “Diamond Jubilee”

On November 4, 1941, the Lima Locomotive Works delivered the 25th in a series of 39 “Superpower” steam locomotives to Michigan’s own Pere Marquette Railway. Miraculously, locomotive #1225 still survives today, and resides right here in Shiawassee County. Come celebrate Pere Marquette 1225’s “Diamond Jubilee” exactly 75 years after it was born on November 4, 2016, at the Steam Railroading Institute, 405 S. Washington Street, in Owosso. There will be an open house reception from 4 to 8 pm at the Institute’s Visitor Center, featuring appetizers, music, and an appearance by steam locomotive 1225. After 10 years of service for the railroad company, PM 1225 faced an early retirement as diesel locomotives took over the rails. Stored in a railroad yard in western Michigan and waiting to become recycled scrap metal, PM 1225 was saved by Cyrus Eaton, Chairman of the C&O Railroad, and his friend Forest Akers, a retired Dodge Motor Company executive and Trustee at Michigan State University. These two men arranged for 1225 to be donated to the MSU museum in 1957. Thirteen years later, a group of MSU students formed the MSU Railroad Club, with the goal of returning PM 1225 to operation one day. Joined by successive classes of students, retired steam railroaders, and rail fans, their goal was eventually accomplished and the 1225 moved to a permanent home in the former Ann Arbor railroad yards in Owosso. In 2004, PM 1225 served as the animation and sound recording source for “The Polar Express” feature film. The Steam Railroading Institute hosts many events throughout the year, including the popular “North Pole Express” holiday trains during November and December. On Saturday, November 5th, the day after this open house, 1225 will pull a special excursion train to celebrate her birthday. For information about any event at SRI, please visit www.michigansteamtrain.com or follow the Steam Railroading Institute on Facebook. Stop by on November 4th to learn more about the history of Pere Marquette 1225, steam railroading, the city of Owosso, and see a magnificent survivor of the days of steam power.

Black Celebrating Wolverine Sign Works in Owosso 2016 marks the 100th anniversary for Wolverine Sign Works in Owosso. The company was founded by Ralph Vosburg and J. Gratz Cook in 1916. The partners began renting signs erected in farmers’ fields along roadsides to advertise their customers’ businesses.PMS Reflex One-hundred years later the billboard business remains strong and continues to be family owned and operated, currently run by a fourth generation of Cooks. Coincidentally, this 100th anniversary year is shared with their oldest and largest customer; Auto-Owners Insurance.

CMYK Reflex Woodard Celebrates 150th Anniversary Woodard is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2016. Woodard was founded in 1866 by Lyman Woodard, who started a bedroom furniture company utilizing a mill located on the Shiawassee river, where the Owosso City Hall sits today. Woodard at one time was also the worlds largest manufacture of wood caskets. Today, Woodard employs nearly 200 people and manufactures high end outdoor patio furniture.

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Jumbo’s Burger Bar Lula’s 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, Jumbo’s 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 big screens! Italian, Greek, African and many others. Everything is made Prices are right and company is grand from scratch….Everything! at Jumbo’s Burger Bar.

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Hardee’s-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 and early baking scones, muffins, cookies, 989-725-2616 HARDEE’S/RED BURRITO features 989-720-2254 Breakfast, Burgers, Burrito’s and more. doughnuts, cupcakes and breads every day. Whether it’s made from scratch Buttermilk They use only the best recipes from a variety Biscuits, an Angus Beef Charbroiled Monster of sources, old-time favorites that have been Burger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders around for years as well as family favorites. or something from our Red Burrito menu, Everything at Lance’s is made from scratch Hardee’s and the Red Burrito has something and is sure to please your sweet tooth. for every appetite. Don’t forget to try a hand Lance’s is conveniently located in Downtown scooped shake or malt or some of our French Owosso next to the post office. Open Fries, voted BEST in Shiawassee County! Monday-Friday 6am-5pm and Saturday 6am-Noon.

abiding in the vine Roma’s Backdoor 115 E. Main St., Downtown Owosso Linens and china place settings adorn our 200 E. Comstock St., Owosso Come check out Roma’s new look! Our beautiful, 989-723-5746 Abidinginthevine1.com Victorian era decor tea room. We proudly 989-725-5767 newly renovated bar includes a huge selection of use only the finest ingredients, combine craft beer, creative drinks and an expanded wine them with a little family tradition and love list. Walk over to the movie theater or Owosso to bring the best to your table. Choose Community Players venue - The Lebowsky from a nice selection of the finest teas from Center. Stop in before or after riding on the 1225 Metropolitan Tea Company, which is served Steam Train. In the summer, our patio is always in your own teapot. The Vine is the perfect a place to relax and hear the birds sing or be place to hold your special event. Open entertained by some local, live music. Our service Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm. will definitely wow you. See ya soon!!!

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Gracie’s Country Inn South 401 Restaurant Domino’s Pizza Little Caesar’s Pizza PaPa Joe’s 9483 E. Genesee, New Lothrop & Dessert Shop 616 W. Main St., Owosso 803 N. Saginaw St., Durand 115 N. Saginaw, Durand 810-638-5731 211 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna 989-725-5000 989-288-4334 989-288-3371 989-743-9270 2410 E. M-21, Corunna Greg & Lou’s Family Restaurant Hungry Howie’s Pizza 989-723-8155 Prime Time Pizza & Deli 1460 N. M-52, Owosso Tammy’s Baked Goods 8769 E. Monroe Rd., Durand 400 E. Main St., Owosso 6007 W. M-21, Owosso 989-725-9601 115 S. Main St., Perry 989-288-2323 989-723-4444 989-729-7505 517-625-4001 3058 W. Britton Rd., Perry Lennon Café 517-625-5555 Main Street Pizza Railway Pizza 12300 Lennon Rd., Lennon Pizza 229 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna 216 W. Main St., Durand 810-621-9494 Brent’s Pizza Jet’s Pizza 989-743-3170 989-932-0259 123 N. Main St., Perry 1669 E. Main St., Owosso New Port Family Restaurant 517-625-4115 2165 E. M-21, Owosso 989-723-4100 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 989-725-3193 1501 E. Main St., Owosso Bubba Hull’s Pizza Lil’ Vinni’s Pizzeria & Deli 989-725-9999 Ponderosa Steak House 328 N. Main St., Morrice 444 E. McNeil St., Corunna 1441 E. M-21, Owosso 517-625-4015 989-743-4762 989-723-8611

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. Corunna Hills Golf Course Willowbrook Golf Course S. Legion Road, Corunna • 989-743-4693 311 W. Maple Avenue, Byron 810-266-4660 • www.willowbrookgolf.net Glenbrier Golf Course & Driving Range Pine Hills Golf Course 4178 W. Locke Road, Perry 6603 S. Woodbury Road, Laingsburg 517-625-3800 • www.glenbrier.com 517-651-9700

Owosso Country Club Dutch Hollow Golf Club 4200 N. Chipman Road, Owosso 8500 Lansing Road, Durand 989-723-1470 • www.owossocountryclub.com 989-288-3960 Holiday Meadows Golf Course 10611 E. Goodall Road, Durand 810-621-5454

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20 www.shiawassee.org McCurdy Park Henderson Park Campgrounds-R-Us Parks and Recreation Whether it’s relaxing after a picnic or playing a competitive game of basketball….you’ll be sure to find your preference at one of several Shiawassee area parks. The county and municipally maintained park system has just the right setting for your next outdoor gathering, with several being equipped with grills, restroom facilities, improved pathways, playground equipment and sport fields. For more information on how you and your family can enjoy a local park call the CVB at 989-723-1199 or use the chart for a direct park contact. l l

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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 Campgrounds-R-Us 1255 S. Ruess Road 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. Skydive Owosso Shiawassee Family YMCA specializes in “Your Hometown Family Wellness Center” making your ﬁ rst • Youth & Teen Programs jump a reality • Health & Fitness and the MOST epic • Group Exercise • Adult Programs ALL skydive ever. & Leagues NEW! • Family Programs Strength Equipment SKYDIVEOWOSSO.COM • Camp Shiawassee By Hammer Strength & Pro Maxima Owosso Community Airport Open 7 Days A Week • Discover More at shiawasseeymca.org 515 W. Main St., Owosso • (989) 725-8136 205 Airport Dr., Owosso 989-272-3235

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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.

David E. Schulte, Superintendent, Shiawassee RESD

“Durand Area Schools Is A Model District Where Students Want To Be” Your Choice 912 S. Washington Street Owosso, MI 48867 • 989-720-KIDS (5437) for Quality Education Award Winning Schools PreSchool~12th Grade 989-288-2681 310 N. Saginaw St. • Durand, MI 48429 www.durand.k12.mi.us

Our Greatest erry Schools Care Investment Please call us for your personal tour Is You! to see what PPS has to offer. 97% of our available graduates are employed 2665 W. Britton Rd., Perry, Michigan 48872 (517) 625-3108 WWW.PERRY.K12.MI.US OWOSSO 989-729-3350 • 800-879-3797 Best Teacher, Best Elementary, www.baker.edu Best Middle and High School as An Equal Opportunity voted by Shiawassee County in 2015 Afﬁ rmative Action Institution

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Corunna Public Schools OUR MISSION To prepare an unprecedented number of students for college and/or careers, regardless of demographic factors. Proud to serve our eight school districts Byron Area Schools • Corunna Public Schools Durand Area Schools • Laingsburg Community Schools 124 N. Shiawassee St. Morrice Area Schools • New Lothrop Area Public Schools Corunna, MI 48817 Owosso Public Schools • Perry Public Schools The mission of the SRESD is to provide direct and collaborative 989-743-6338 services that support quality learning environments. It’s GREAT to be GOLD! www.corunna.k12.mi.us 1025 N. Shiawassee, Corunna, MI 48817 989-743-3471 • www.sresd.org

St. Paul Providing “Come S.O.A.R. Faith-Filled With Us” Catholic Education Prekindergarten - 12th grade School Since 1902! • Preschool - 8th Grade • Small Class Sizes • Welcoming To All Faiths! • Highly Qualiﬁ ed Teaching Staff • Witness The Difference FOR MORE INFO CALL (989) 725-7766 morrice.k12.mi.us • 517-625-3142 718 W. Main Street, Owosso • spsowosso.org

Offering an educational experience that encourages high academic performance while supporting the importance of participation in Byron Area extracurricular activities to enhance academic, social and athletic skills. Schools 9285 Easton Road-P.O. Box 339 We Invite You To SOAR with us! New Lothrop, MI 48460 Pr eschool~12th Grade 312 W. Maple Ave., Byron MI 48418 Phone: 810.638.5091 810-266-4881 www.byron.k12.mi.us www.newlothrop.k12.mi.us “Home of the Hornets”

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Owosso 2 Durand Rd. • DVD Monitors with PA Systems 16 C M-21 M-21 6 For more information call 800-292-3831 or Lodging 5 Lennon 989-725-5105 or visit www.indiantrails.com. Airport Corunna Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency Shiawassee County is centrally located in the heart of Fishing I-69 SATA currently provides more than Mid-Michigan. The county has an interstate highway with 4 105,000 passenger trips per year for close proximity to several others, miles of railroads, and Bike Trail residents of Shiawassee County. is within a 45-minute drive of three commercial airports. SATA will pick you up and take you Scenic Drive Major 2 or 4 Lane Highways Linking the Areas where you need to go within Shiawassee Vernon County. Whether you are 5 years old or 55 or 95, B Interstate - I-69 Canoe Lansing Rd. D State - M-13, M-21, M-52, M-71 SATA will get you there, all for much less than you would expect Newburg Rd. to pay, sometimes for as little as $1.50. SATA operates Hospital 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 Police Grand River Rd. Durand 1 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. Laingsburg Metro International (Detroit) 80

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I-69 Lansing Rd. Railroads (by Rail Carrier) Name: Great Lakes Central (GLC) M-52 Rail America (RA) Canadian National (CN) Amtrak Main or Branch Line: Attractions: GLC Main Line - Durand to Ann Arbor 1 Durand Union Station 9 DeVries Nature Conservancy Accommodations: GLC Branch Line - Owosso to St. Charles 2 Country Corn Maze 10 Curwood Castle A Comstock Inn RA Main Line - Durand to Bay City 3 Shiawassee River 11 Shiawassee Arts Center B Quality Inn RA Main Line - Durand to Owosso 4 Shiawassee County Fairgrounds 12 Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater C Welcome Inn CN Main Line - Durand to Lansing 5 Corunna Historical Village 13 Lebowsky/Studio Theater D Sunset Motel CN Main Line - Durand to Detroit 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 Williams St. NORTH New ShiawaSSee county map 12 Mason St. 3 WEST EAST Lothrop Indian Trails has consistently Exchange St. SOUTH proven to be one of the premier M-52 10 motorcoach companies in the 100 CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS indiantrails.com

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I-69 Lansing Rd. Railroads (by Rail Carrier) Name: Great Lakes Central (GLC) M-52 Rail America (RA) Canadian National (CN) Amtrak Main or Branch Line: Attractions: GLC Main Line - Durand to Ann Arbor 1 Durand Union Station 9 DeVries Nature Conservancy Accommodations: GLC Branch Line - Owosso to St. Charles 2 Country Corn Maze 10 Curwood Castle A Comstock Inn RA Main Line - Durand to Bay City 3 Shiawassee River 11 Shiawassee Arts Center B Quality Inn RA Main Line - Durand to Owosso 4 Shiawassee County Fairgrounds 12 Don & Metta Mitchell Amphitheater C Welcome Inn CN Main Line - Durand to Lansing 5 Corunna Historical Village 13 Lebowsky/Studio Theater D Sunset Motel CN Main Line - Durand to Detroit 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 25 111 E. Main St., Owosso 989-725-1110 650 Purdy Lane, Morrice 517-625-4488

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Assembly of God First United Methodist Church Owosso Free Methodist Church 1150 N. Shiawassee, Owosso of Durand 1249 N. Chipman St., Owosso 989-725-8219 10016 E. Newburg Rd., Durand 989-723-3695 Sun. 11am & 6pm 989-288-3880 9:45am Sunday School Sun. 10am 10:45am Worship Byron Baptist Church Mon. 7pm Celebrate Recovery owossofreemethodist.com 410 N. Ann St., Byron durandfirst-umc.org 810-266-4776 Spiritual Episcopal Church Sunday School All Ages 11am First United Methodist Church A Spiritualist Church Sun. 10am, 6pm Worship of New Lothrop 610 Clinton St., Owosso 7495 Orchard St., New Lothrop Healing Service 10am Christ Episcopal Church 810-638-5702 Service 10:30am 120 Goodhue St., Owosso Sun. 10:30am Worship 989-251-9592 989-723-2495 Junior church Sun. 10:45am secspiritualchurches.wix.com Sun. 10am Pastor Lee Sayer christepiscopalchurchowosso.com firstumcnl.org St. Joseph Catholic Church 915 E. Oliver St., Owosso Corunna United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church 989-725-5215 200 McArthur St., Corunna of Owosso Confessions Sat. 2pm-3pm 989-743-5050 1500 N. Water St., Owosso Sat. 4pm, Sun. 9:30am Sun. 10am Worship 989-725-2201 stjosephowosso.org Sunday School 8:30am & 11:15am Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am, [email protected] Cafe Worship 9:30am, Sun. 10:45am St. Paul Catholic Church Rev. Calvin Long 111 N. Howell St., Owosso Durand Church of the Nazarene owossofumc.org 989-723-4277 9725 E. Monroe Rd., Durand Confessions Sat. 3:30 & 4:30pm 989-288-2369 GracePointe Wesleyan Church Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 11am Sunday School 9:45am Owosso-St. Johns stpaulowosso.org Sun. 11am, 6pm Worship Owosso campus at 9:30am durandnazarene.com 715 S. Washington St., Owosso St. Paul Episcopal St. Johns campus at 11:11am 111 S. Shiawassee St., Corunna First Church of Christ South Pointe Mall 1023 S. US 27, St. Johns Priest Russell Merrill 585 E. North St., Owosso 989-723-5247 989-743-4190 989-725-5039 [email protected] Sun. 10am Worship Sunday School for All Ages 9am www.gracepointe-mi.org Sun. 10:30am, 6pm Worship The Salvation Army Church firstchurchofchrist.org Light of Faith Fellowship 302 E. Exchange St., Owosso 405 S. Oak St., Durand 989-725-7485 First Congregational Church, 989-288-2090 Lt. Jonathan Tamayo UCC & Child Development Center Sun. 11am Worship Sunday School 9:45am 327 N. Washington St., Owosso Pastor Don White Prayer Time 9:30am Pastor Debbie Grazier lightoffaithfellowship.com Holiness Meeting 10:45am 989-723-3010 Sun. 10:30am Worship/Sunday School Trinity United Methodist Church, Mount Hope Church firstcongregationalchurchowosso.com Owosso 220 S. Shiawassee St., Corunna 720 S. Shiawassee St., Owosso 989-743-4900 First Congregational Church Durand 989-723-2664 Sunday Worship 10:30am 403 N. Saginaw St., Durand Sunday School 9:45am 989-288-6684 Owosso First Church of Nazarene Sunday Worship 11am Sun. 10am 1865 S. M-52, Owosso www.trinityumcowosso.org durandchurch.com 989-723-2229 Early Service 8:30am 2nd Service 10:45am Growth Classes 9:45am owossonazarene.org

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Save The Date! October 14 & 15, 2016 Lenny Gomulka & The Chicago Push Polka Both days At Oktoberfest In Owosso

Oktober 14-15, 2016

Polka 2 Days With Friday, Oktober 14th thru Saturday, Oktober 15th Lenny! in Downtown Owosso, Michigan Beer, Dancing, Food, Prizes & Contests Polka Tent Cover Charge $10 per person per day or $15 for weekend pass More information: 989-723-5149 or www.shiawasseechamber.org An annual event of The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce www.facebook.com/oktoberfestinowosso

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