JANUARY 3, 2009 (tentative)
TAHQUAMENON COUNTRY SLED DOG RACES. Hosted by the Rainbow Lodge
www.tcsdr.org or contaact Mike Murphy at 906-658-3356

JANUARY 24, 2009 (tentative)
BLESSING of the SNOWMOBILES
A new event in downtown Paradise.11 am at North Coast Realty, just west of the blinking light. Bring your snowmobile to have it Blessed for the 2008 riding season. We will have ordained ministers here to perform the ceremony along with a Radar Run up on trail #452 by the Andrus Lake from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. (Take the north trail out of Paradise and proceed on trail #452 to Andrus Lake).Then back to North Coast Realty for hotdogs, brats, and a bonfire from 4 pm to 8 pm. Sponsored by the Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce. You may pre-register. Please include your name, address, and make of sled. For information phone (906)492-3538 or (906) 420-9879; E-mail: nightrider@paradiseareanightriders.com; or visit www.paradiseareanightriders.com/

JANUARY 24 & 25, 2009 (tentative)
TWO HEARTED RIVER SLED DOG RACES
Sponsor: Great Lakes Sled Dog Association.
Hosted by the Rainbow Lodge. www.glsda.com
or contact Dave & Bev Reinhart at (906) 658-3233.
E-mail: mushers@jamadots.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2009 (tentative)
WINTER FEST AT TAHQUAMENON FALLS STATE PARK.
Lantern-lit cross country skiing, a winter campfire, guided snowshoe hikes and more.
Phone 906-492-3415 or www.mi.gov/dnr

FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2009 (tentative)
MARDI GRAS DE SNOW A Snowmobile Festival of Races & Games for the whole family.
Snowshoe races and bonfire on Thursday night. Variety of races on Friday and Saturday with the Parade of Snowmobiles on Friday night at 7 pm. Meet at the Yukon Inn for the parade and a evening ride to the groomer barn for food and a bonfire. Awards Banquet and dancing Saturday evening. Fun for Everyone! Sponsored by the Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce.
For additional information. E-mail: nightrider@paradiseareanightriders.com or visit www.paradiseareanightriders.com/

APRIL 24, 25, & 26, 2009
WHITEFISH POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY'S SPRING FLING
E-Mail: warbler@jamadots.com

MAY 1st TO OCTOBER 31st
GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK MUSEUM
Phone: 1-888-492-3747
11 miles North of Paradise at Whitefish Point
Open 10AM - 6PM DAILY

MAY 23 & 24, 2008
MAY 22 & 23, 2009
PARADISE COMMUITY YARD SALE.
10 am to 5 pm. Maps available at Paradise businesses.
Sponsor: Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce

JUNE 7, 2008
JUNE 6, 2009 (tentative)
HIKE BETWEEN da FALLS
Take the shuttle at the Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park, bringing hikers to the Upper Falls. and enjoy the 4 mile hike along the Tahquamenon River back to the Lower Falls.
Phone: 906-492-3415 or www.mi.gov/dnr

JULY 4TH

• PANCAKE BREAKFAST FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM
  at the Whitefish Township Community Center
• PARADE IN DOWNTOWN PARADISE at 1:00 PM
  GAMES FROM 3 PM TO 5 PM at the Whitefish Township School Grounds.
  Sponsor: The Paradise Area EMS;
• ARTS & CRAFTS AUCTION 6PM - 9PM
  At the Whitefish Township Community Center
  Sponsor: Paradise Area Community Foundation;
• FIREWORKS AT DUSK
  BEHIND THE WHITEFISH TWP. COMMUNITY CENTER and OVER WHITEFISH BAY
  Sponsor: Whitefish Township

AUGUST 2, 2008
AUGUST 1, 2009 (tentative)
SMOKEY BEAR DAY at the Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
10 am to 4 pm. Come out and meet the famous bear. Phone: (906)492-3415 or www.mi.gov/dnr

AUGUST 15, 16, & 17, 2008
AUGUST 21, 22, & 23, 2009
WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Arts and Crafts Fair, Unique Entertainment, Local Food Specialties, Blueberry Jamboree
At the Whitefish Township Community Center
Sponsor: Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce

• Artists and Crafters: Click here for information and an application blank

AUGUST 23, 2008
AUGUST 22, 2009 (tentative)
TAHQUAMENON TRAIL RUN
10K Run from the Lower to the Upper Falls
25K Run from Tahqua Trail to the Upper Falls
2K Run for Kids 14 & under on Friday at The Tahquamenon Falls Rivermouth Campground.
Sponsor: Great Lakes Endurance and hosted by the Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Contact Jeff Crumbaugh at (715) 460-0426 or register online at www.greatlakesendurance.com

AUGUST 30, 2008
SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 (tentative)
ANNUAL FISH BOIL at Whitefish Point, beginning at 12 noon.
Join us for a DELICIOUS MEAL of BOILED WHITEFISH with potatoes, slaw, homemade deserts and a beverage.
Host: www.shipwreckmuseum.com Phone:-888-492-3747

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
PARADISE TAHQUAMENON WILDERNESS CANOE RACE
"The Great Race from the Falls to Lake Superior"
A 17 mile race from the Lower Tahquamenon Falls to the river mouth on Whitefish Bay.
Registration for the C2 Expert Race at the Lower Falls at 8:00 AM.  Race begins at !0:00 AM.
Registration for the C1 Expert Race and the Paradise Free for All at the river mouth boat launch 10:00 AM.
Paradise "Free for All" is open to anyone with a canoe and paddle.
This race is a 3 mile loop around Marsh Island at the river mouth.  Race begins at 11:00 AM.
C1 Expert Race begins at the river mouth at 3:30 PM.  Awards Ceremony 8:00 PM.
Refreshment booth available.  Come join us for a day of paddling fun! 
Sponsored by the Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Canoe Racing Association. 
For more information: www.miracing.com or contact Jane & Dave Grondin (906)492-3444.
Registration 8 am at the Lower Falls.

OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2008
OCTOBER 16 & 17, 2009
THE ANNUAL HAUNTED TRAIL
Sawmill Creek Township Park, 1/10 mile north of Paradise on Whitefish Point Road
7 pm to 10 pm. Admission $3 for a "howling" good time.
The trail is a nature walk of about 400 yards, but the Head Ghoul has transformed the trail adding 15 sites of terror, fun, and visually cool effects. Guides will take you through the woods and a concession stand sells hot dogs and chips, home baked goodies, hot spiced cider, coffee, and cocoa. Come out for a scary good evening in Paradise.
Sponsor: Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce

OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2008
OCTOBER 16 & 17, 2009 (tentative)
HARVEST FEST
AUTUMN CAMPING at the Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Friday Night Fright! Pumpkin carving, site decorationg, costume contest.
Trick-or-treating Saturday following the awards ceremony. Contests have categories for all ages. Phone: 906-492-3415 or www.mi.gov/dnr

NOVEMBER 10
THE ANNUAL EDMUND FITZGERALD MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7 pm
HELD AT THE GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK MUSEUM. WHITEFISH POINT
Sponsor: Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. Open to the public

NOVEMBER 29, 2008
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
PARADISE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
It's Back and Better Than Ever!
Shop for that unique handcrafted Christmas gift.
Whitefish Township Community Center. 10 am to 5 pm
Lunch and Refreshment Counter

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