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Robert Parrish\, International Dark Sky Association Delegate and Michiana/Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Membe r\, will touch upon identifying light pollution’s three main components an d how to mitigate it. Also covered will be how human and environmental hea lth is negatively affected by improper lighting\, as well as the relations hip between crime and outdoor lighting. For more information\, please call the programming and sales coordinator at (231) 348-5479 or email alavigne @emmetcounty.org.
\nSanta will be visiting the Emmet Cou nty Fairgrounds’ Community Building. Guests will be invited to take a phot o with Santa\, make crafts to take home\, and enjoy delicious cups of hot cocoa as well as cookies. Entry is free.
\nThe next few years could bring the b est northern lights viewing to Michigan in 20 years! Ross Ellet will expla in his strategies for successfully chasing the Aurora in recent years and how to photograph them with a camera and smart phone. Entry is free!
\nWhat is Astrobiology? What role does the James Webb Space Telescope play in this field? Find out by joining us at the Waterfront Event Center where University of Arizona\, Student\, Ve ronica Klawender will give a presentation on the topic. Entry is free!
\nJoin us at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center where we will be discussing a brief history of comets\, how b est to observe them\, and what equipment will be needed for observation. p>\n
\nIn this talk\, Polar geologist Jamey Stutz will draw connections between the glacial landscape of Northern Mic higan and the massive Antarctic Ice Sheet and show how the world’s largest chunk of ice not only regulates global sea level but sets the stage for A stronomers to look\, listen and feel into deep space. This talk is family- friendly\, and Antarctic rock samples and polar gear will be on display fo r all.
\nDecember 9\, 11-3 pm
\n500 Headla
nds Rd. Mackinaw City\, 49701
Take a free self-guided tour of a fe
stive and historic 19th-century lighthouse.
\nThe gift shop will also
be open and we invite you to enjoy the complimentary cookies and hot coco
a* while you shop.
View the wintery Straits of Mackinac from the t op of the lighthouse tower.
\n*cookies and cocoa are available while supplies last
\n\nAnnual Ice Fishing Day – Camp Petosega – 2/17/24 – 12pm – 4pm – Emme
t County Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual free Ice Fishing Day f
or Kids at Camp Pet-o-se-ga. The event takes place Saturday\, Feb. 17\, fr
om noon to 4 p.m. and coincides with the Michigan Department of Natural Re
sources’ free fishing weekend. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade a
long with their parents or guardians are welcome to join us for an afterno
on of ice fishing and fun. We supply the fishing gear and bait while paren
ts supply the warmly dressed kids. Please note that parents must remain wi
th their children throughout the event. Volunteers will be helping kids wi
th baiting and fishing.
\nParticipants will be able to get warmed up
in the campground Rec Hall with free snacks and hot cocoa. If the outside
temperature (including wind chill factor) is below zero degrees\, the even
t will be held on Sunday\, Feb. 18.
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The Planning\, Zoning & Construction Resources Department is planni ng this annual event\, and has scheduled the meeting
\nWHEN?
\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024 – from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
\nWHERE?
\nEmmet
County Community Center
1129 Charlevoix Ave. (Fairgrounds)
Pet
oskey\, MI 49770
This event is open to all in the area who are involved in the construction industry as well as the general public. p>\n
This year’s program will include:
\nIf you have a particular subject or specific question that you would like to have brought up or addressed during this program\, feel free to let us kn ow in advance so that we can be prepared. Specific subject matter or quest ions can be emailed to mvanberlo@emmetcounty.org. This is a great opportun ity to ask questions and meet with department staff and individual trade i nspectors in a group setting\, so that others can learn from your question s\, or individually after the presentation.
\nTo help us better plan \, please RSVP to Travis Johnson at (231) 439-8994 or via email tjohnson@e mmetcounty.org by March 8\, 2024
\nRefreshments will be provided.
\nWe hope to see you there!
\nThe Emmet County Construction Reso urces Committee will meet prior to this event at this location – 8:30 a.m. Feel free to show up early if you wish to attend this meeting. The CRC Me etings\, held quarterly\, are open to the public.
\nEmmet County res erves the right to cancel this event if health restrictions prohibiting th is type of gathering are instituted\, or for inclement weather. Notificati on of cancellation will be announced in advance if necessary.
\nAurora Chasers Workshop – Headlands
International Dark Sky Park – 3/16/24 – 12pm – Join us on March 16 for the
2nd Annual Michigan Aurora Chasers Workshop! Registration is required\, b
ut the event is free. Dinner will be provided at an additional cost.
\nRegister Here
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Fairgrounds Egg Scramble – Emmet Cou
nty Fairgrounds – 3/30/24 – 11pm – Hop on over to the Emmet County Fairgro
unds Community Building for a fun afternoon that kids and adults will enjo
y! Bring your own baskets for a one time egg hunt! Hunts will be separated
by age group and in their own respective zones. The Great Start Collabora
tive will also be in attendance. We ask people who come\, to bring books t
o donate for their FreeCycle Book Project! For more information\, email al
avigne@emmetcounty.org or call (231) 348-5479.
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Good Hart Artist Residency\, the Hea dlands International Dark Sky Park\, and Little Traverse Conservancy offer a chance to sharpen the senses with Good Hart Artist Residency Composer-i nResidence Susan Mayo. Mayo is a soundscape artist\, composer\, and cellis t. Participants will embark on a guided hike beginning at sunset\, led by Susan Mayo and assisted by Little Traverse Conservancy guides. Participant s will silently observe the night music of nature\, allowing the dark skie s to help them tune in deeply with their ears and hear the magic of sounds that are easily missed if you aren’t paying close attention. Later\, part icipants will gather in the Waterfront Event Center to hear works guided b y the muse of nature sounds and composed and played by Susan Mayo.
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Navigating Through The Night Sky- He adlands International Dark Sky Park – 5/29/24 – 7pm – 8pm – Finding object s in the night sky using prominent stars and constellations can be a rewar ding and awe-inspiring experience for stargazers. Using well-known constel lations\, we use their key stars as reference points to navigate the surro unding celestial expanse. Star-hopping is a technique where you move from one bright star to another\, gradually reaching your target. At the Waterf ront Event Center\, we will demonstrate how mobile apps and sky maps can a ssist in the real-time identification of celestial objects\, making the pr ocess of discovering the wonders of the night sky both accessible and enjo yable.
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The Experience of “Totality” – Headl ands International Dark Sky Park – 6/5/24 – 7pm – 8pm – Join us and NASA J PL Ambassador\, Mick Groszko\, at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center fo r a look back at “Totality”\, the total solar eclipse from April 8th\, 202 4.
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Comets and Broom Stars of the Night
Sky with Kevin Dehne – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 6/6/24 – 7p
m – 8pm – Join us at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center where Kevin Deh
ne will be discussing a brief history of comets\, how best to observe them
\, and the equipment needed for observation. This presentation will also i
nclude an active demonstration of comet making!
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Fly Fishing Demonstration with Trout
Unlimited – Camp Petosega – 6/8/24 – 1pm – 3pm Interested in learning how
to fly fish? Join Trout Unlimited and our Parks and Recreation staff for
an evening workshop at Camp Petosega’s Pavilion. No pre-registration or eq
uipment required. Entry is free!
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Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast – Cam
p Petosega – 6/16/24 – 9am -11 am – Each year\, Emmet County Parks and Rec
reation invites the public and campers to a free pancake and sausage break
fast for Father’s Day at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga. Breakfast will run 9 to 11AM on
Sunday\, June 16.
\nThere is no charge for the breakfast. Campers ar
e invited to enjoy breakfast at Camp Petosega’s Rec Hall. Come while suppl
y lasts!
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Introduction to Astronomy with Angie
Morthland – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 6/26/24 – 8pm – 9pm -
Are you interested in celestial objects\, space\, and what the universe ha
s to offer as a whole? Join Angie Morthland at the Headlands Waterfront Ev
ent Center for a fun introduction to Astronomy fit for all ages!
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Petosega 5K Fun Run – Camp Petosega – 6/29/24 – 9am -Come join Emmet County Parks and Recreation for a 5K run and walk for all ages which will benefit our local parks and facilities. W ear red\, white\, and blue in celebration of Independence Day! This will t ake place at Camp Petosega in Alanson\, Michigan on the cross country trai l. Early registration fee is $15 and $25 for signing up on the day of the event. Register early to secure a T-shirt while supply lasts. Find the app lication at HERE and fo r more information\, email Austi n from our Parks Department.
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nk with Aurelian Balan – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 7/11/24 –
8pm – 9pm – Remember gazing at the Milky Way and wishing on a shooting st
ar? You might be wishing on a SpaceX Starlink satellite instead! The numbe
r of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing\, driven by ambitious proje
cts and growing demand for global internet access\, Earth observation\, an
d scientific research. This new space race is changing the face of the nig
ht sky\, but what does it mean for us here on Earth? Join Aurelian Balan\,
Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Delta College\, for a fascinating p
resentation exploring the satellite boom\, its impact on our planet\, and
the challenges and advances it presents. Learn about the constellations of
the future\, the race for the final frontier\, and what it means for the
stars we wish upon. Don’t miss this chance to get your head in the clouds
and look up at the fascinating future unfolding above you!
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Summer Craft Show – Emmet County Fai
rgrounds – 7/13/24 – 9am – 4pm – Join us on Saturday\, July 13th\, from 9
am to 4 pm to enjoy a summer craft show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds. T
he Fairgrounds will host both local and guest vendors featuring a variety
of jewelry\, home goods\, food\, and more. Entry is $2 or a non-perishable
food item. Interested in becoming a vendor? Call the Fairgrounds at (231)
348-5479.
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Seeing the northern lights is a top bucket list item across the world. While the aurora is always present some where across the planet\, knowing when and where to find the mysterious li ghts is challenging. A quick google search on the topic can leave you in a state of confusion. Ross Ellet is a Meteorologist for the ABC station in Toledo\, OH. He is also an avid photographer that chases the monsoon storm s in Arizona each year\, and chases the aurora in Michigan to Alaska. He w ill share his experiences and photographs\, but more importantly\, he will break down the science of the aurora and explain how to make a plan to se e the northern lights and make that dream a reality!
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Cruise-In Car Show – Emmet County Fa irgrounds – 7/21/24 – 10am – 1pm – Emmet County Parks and Recreation is ho sting a car show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds on Sunday\, July 21\, fro m 10 AM to 1 PM. Gates open at 9 AM the day of the event for vehicle regis tration. There is no pre-registration. Admission to the event is free for the general public. Participants will be required to pay a $15 fee per veh icle entered. Trophies will be awarded with door prizes given out througho ut the day. For more information\, please call the Programming and Sales c oordinator at (231) 348-5479 or email alavigne@emmetcounty.org.
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T130000 LOCATION:Emmet County Community Building @ 1129 Charlevoix Ave. (U.S. 31 S) \, Petoskey\, MI 49770 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cruise-In Car Show URL:https://www.emmetcounty.org/event/cruise-in-car-show-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-36221@www.emmetcounty.org DTSTAMP:20240328T215500Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Parks &\; Rec Events CONTACT:alavigne@emmetcounty.org\; https://www.midarkskypark.org/ DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Astrophotography – H eadlands International Dark Sky Park – 7/24/24 – 8:30pm – 9:30pm – Learn t he basics of Astrophotography with an introductory session lead by NASA/JP L Ambassadors\, Rod Cortright and Mick Groszko.
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Mysteries of the Southern Skies with Norbert Vance – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 7/31/24 – 8pm – 9 pm – Peoples of the southern hemisphere see the Southern Cross\, the Sun’s nearest neighboring star\, Alpha Centauri\, the supposed destination of t he 60’s fictional Robinson family in “Lost in Space” and grandeur that is the center of our Milky Way galaxy\, but they can never see the Little Dip per nor North Star. The Big Dipper is alien to them. We will extend our v iew below the southern horizon visible from the Headlands to see what trea sures we are missing\, and also the amazing visions they cannot see from o ur northerly perch that we take for granted.
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National Lighthouse Day Open House – McGulpin Point Lighthouse – 8/7/24 – 10am – 5pm – Join us for spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac with a free\, self-guided tour to the to p of the lighthouse tower in celebration of National Lighthouse Day! Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while supplies last.
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Why Do We Have Meteor Showers? – Hea dlands International Dark Sky Park – 8/7/24 – 8:30pm – 9:30pm -Rod Cortrig ht\, NASA/JPL Ambassador\, will discuss the origins of meteor showers and why they occur on a regular basis throughout the year. Entry is free!
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How Cold is Outer Space? With Kevin Dehne – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 8/14/24 – 8pm – 9pm – Join us at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for a very active presentatio n using liquid nitrogen to demonstrate how cold outer space is. The presen tation will include a basic description of how the Sun’s distance affects the temperatures of each planet and the impact this has on humans’ ability to study the planets with space probes will be examined.
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James Webb Space Telescope Mission U pdate – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 8/21/24 – 8:30pm – 9:30pm – James Webb Space Telescope has been fully operational for over a year no w. Launched on Christmas Day\, 2021\, it is the first of the next generati on of space telescopes. This presentation by NOMAC at the Waterfront Event Center will explore the technology of this new instrument and the signifi cant discoveries it has made to date.
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Stellar Evolution in Depth – Headlan ds International Dark Sky Park – 9/4/24 – 7pm – 8pm – Join us and NASA JPL Ambassador\, Mick Grozsko\, at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for an in depth look at the process by which stars change over time.
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Latest Discoveries for the Search of Life – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 9/11/24 – 7pm – 8pm – Join us and NASA/JPL Ambassador\, Mick Groszko\, at the Headlands Waterfront E vent Center for a presentation on our latest discoveries of life in our So lar System.
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Join us and Robyn Porteen\, Dark Sky International Delegate and Chapter Lead\, at the Headlands Waterfront Eve nt Center where we will touch upon how the sky was used in early navigatio n\, how indigenous peoples from North America to Australia used stories an d lore to teach generations\, and lastly\, how the night sky has played an important role in for Humanity through art\, music\, and literature.
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Haunted Halloween Weekends – Camp Pe
tosega – 10/5/24 & 10/12/24 – 5pm – 8:30pm Join us for one of our super fu
n Halloween Weekends on Saturday\, October 5\, or on Saturday\, October 12
! Park staff will be giving an award to the Best Decorated Campsite so cam
pers are encouraged to spruce up their sites to get in the Halloween spiri
t! Trick-or-treating will take place from 5-7 p.m. with vehicle traffic re
stricted during that time through the campground. Emmet County Parks and R
ecreation staff will have free hot dogs\, chips\, and drinks near the camp
ground office followed by a free Haunted Trail open 7:30-8:30 p.m. All act
ivities are weather-permitting and the general public is welcome to come o
ut and join in the fun!
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Autumn at McGulpin Point – McGulpin Point Lighthouse – 10/19/24 – 10am-5pm – See spectacular views of the Stra its of Mackinac with a free\, self-guided tour to the top of the lighthous e tower. Enjoy complimentary cider and donuts with us while you explore th e lighthouse and gift shop. Cider and donuts available while supplies last .
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Brother Dan’s Handmade Holiday Craft Show – Emmet County Fairgrounds – 11/23/24 – 9am-4pm – The Emmet County F airgrounds will be hosting the annual Handmade Holiday Craft Show benefiti ng Brother Dan’s Food Pantry\, from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday\, November 23 . The Community Building will host local vendors featuring handmade items for sale just in time for the holiday season. Brother Dan’s will be collec ting admission and concession sales to benefit feeding local families. Adm ission is $2 or a non-perishable food items.
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Visit with Santa! – Emmet County Fai
rgrounds – 12/7/24 – 12pm-3pm – Santa will be visiting the Emmet County Fa
irgrounds’ Community Building from 12PM – 3PM. Guests will be invited to t
ake a photo with Santa\, make crafts to take home\, and enjoy delicious cu
ps of hot cocoa as well as cookies. Entry is free.
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