Freeland Homecoming 2010

Freeland's Homecoming is scheduled for October 15th, 2010.

The parade will begin at 5:30 pm, with line ups starting at 5:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church and the Elementary School. Any group who wants to participate just needs to show up in their float or vehicle.

The football game will start at 7:00 pm when the Falcons will battle Ovid Elsie.

Stay tuned, more details to follow...

Arts in the Park September 11th

Arts in the Park is approaching fast! Save Saturday, September 11th on your calendar so you can attend the 5th annual festival at the Tittabawassee Township Park.

Come out and enjoy some wine tasting, live musical performances, food and artist booths from 1 pm until 7 pm. 42 different wines from regional wineries, US wineries and vineyards from around the world will be up for sampling all afternoon. There will also be food provided by Pat's and other vendors showcasing meats, cheeses, crackers and fruit.

This year there will be a live auction from 5 - 6 pm, so don't miss out on the bidding. A silent auction will take place earlier in the day.

Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased at Bayne's, Olive's Deli, Pat's, the Sportszone, the Township Office and U Salon. Tickets will be available at the gate for $30 the day of the event. All proceeds go to the Freeland Sportszone. For more information call 989-695-9512.

Vandals hit Freeland school buses

Vandals hit Freeland school buses over the weekend and did approximately $20,000 in damage. It appears that the destruction was done by someone who also knew about engines, as the brake lines and other lines inside the buses were cut. Mirrors were smashed and seats were also slashed on the buses inside, while tires were slashed on the outside. Other maintenance vehicles on the school grounds were also damaged.

In order to get to the buses, someone had to climb or get under a twenty foot high fence. Video cameras on the site may lead to police getting more information on the suspects. If you have any information, call Tittabawassee Township police.

Tittabawassee Township Park July Concerts

The free Summer Concert Series continues through July with two great acts. Concerts begin at 7pm, concessions available under the pavilion.

July 14th - Ceyx

July 28th - Steel Wheels

Tittabawassee Township Park

9200 Midland Road

Freeland

Freeland Minor Boys Semi Finals

The playoffs continue tonight for the minor boys. There are four teams still standing...the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Tigers and Red Sox. First game of the doubleheader begins at 6:00 at the Sports Zone/Strike Zone Field. No admission, so come on out and see the kids play some ball...

Local Farmers Markets

Freeland is close to spectacular farmers markets in Bay City, Saginaw and Midland. All three have vendors selling fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, plants, bulbs and canned goods.

The Saginaw Farmer's Market has special events such as local authors coming in to sell and sign books, experts from the various extension offices to answer questions and local gardening groups to sell plants, flowers and bulbs. The markets are all open until the last weekend in October.

Bay City
Corner of Washington Avenue and 6th Street
Beginning July 6th - open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am - 3:30 pm.

Saginaw
507 South Washington
Open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 am - 3 pm. Beginning July 10th, the market will open on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm.

Check their webpage for a list of special events and visitors to the market.

Midland
In front of the Tridge on Ashman Street.
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am - noon.