The Irish Hills Community Legacy, the village of Brooklyn, Columbia Township and Norvell Township, have initiated a trail feasibility study to evaluate potential routes from downtown Brooklyn to the Watkins State Park and County Preserve.
To take part in the survey, please go to www.B2WLSPTrailStudy.com. If you would like a hard copy of the survey, pick one up at the village of Brooklyn Offices.
The Irish Hills Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Christmas Crawl from Nov. 26 through Dec. 17. Just pick up a Christmas list at participating locations, visit each of the 17 participating businesses, make a purchase and then turn your list into the chamber to be entered into a drawing for $500! Thank you to IHA Brooklyn Primary Care for sponsoring this event. For a list of participating stores, please visit IrishHills.com.
There are so many fun holiday things to do in the Irish Hills next weekend, we are calling the first weekend in December, Holidays in the Hills. Choose from a charity track drive, a Christmas Gala, a Wine-Ter Fest, live music, a tree lighting, Santa visits, a parade, special discounts, toy drives, a Sip and Shop and lots more. Go to IrishHills.com for a list of events going on.
The “Oh These Irish Hills” group is bringing back their Christmas Gala for the ninth year. This gala is located all weekend long at the Irish Hills Eagles on Wamplers Lake Road, Brooklyn, Friday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 5. This event features a silent auction and shopping, children’s games, DJ, trivia, food and fun! Go to OTIH.org for more information.
Manitou Beach Village will be holding a Christmas lights parade, tree lighting, Santa photos and shopping from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Go to manitoubeachmichigan.com for details.
Michigan International Speedway is hosting the 13th annual MIS Cares Charity Track & Toy Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Donate a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy in exchange for a drive around the tack in your personal vehicle. For details go to MISpeedway.com.
Downtown Brooklyn is holding a Sip and Shop event during the Holidays in the Hills weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Cherry Creek Cellars will host a Wine-Ter Fest from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday. This German Christmas Market will feature outdoor igloos, a German style bier tent, German cuisine and Gluhwein, vendor booths, fire pits and live music. Admission is a $5 cover charge per person but will be waived with a new or gently used hats, gloves or scarf donation. For more information go to cherrycreekwine.com.