Mesick Historical Museum is holding its annual Open House today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the making of apple cider from a press that we have in the museum. Come and taste homemade cider and we will have donuts too.

Door prizes will be given out during the day. Put your name in the jar and you just might get a door prize.

Come and see all of the items that we have collected over the last five years that we have been open as we keep adding to our collection. We have old newspapers, scrapbooks, old school annuals, tools, logging display, furniture, clothing, doll collection, fishing lures, dishes, old stove, old organ, records, logging tools, farming items, computerized program of old pictures, and many more.

For sale are DVD’s of old pictures, Mesick calendars, logging pictures, and a booklet of stories of Mesick history.

Visit the museum web site for the latest information at www.mesickmuseum.com

Fall Packages - September through November

Enjoy a great after-season special with two nights lodging, a $30 dinner voucher for two, and a continental breakfast each morning. Relax in our heated pool, dine in our full service restaurant and lounge, and enjoy the beautiful fall days on the shores of Lake Cadillac. Prices start at just $186 plus tax. Upgrades and 1-night packages are available.

Fall Sweetheart Weekend Package - September through November

Bring your sweetheart for a romantic fall weekend getaway. For just $295 plus tax, enjoy two nights lodging in a king or queen jacuzzi room, a $30 dinner voucher for our Clipper Room Restaurant, a bottle of champaign and garnished cheese & cracker tray, and a continental breakfast each morning…all just in time for October’s Sweetest Day! Check for 1-night room availability for $180 plus tax.

Euchre Weekend - October 2-3

It’s time for the annual Euchre Weekend at Cadillac Sands Resort! For just $214 single occupancy or $274 double occupancy, you’ll get two nights lodging, deluxe continental breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, deluxe continental breakfast buffet on Sunday, great prizes and lots of euchre! Prices include taxes and gratuity. Call us to pre-register by September 2nd, 2009 with a $50 deposit.

Geocache Weekend - October 16-17

Bring your cache, grab your GPS and join us for a weekend of fun with Geocache. Friday night: “Welcome Happy Hour”; Saturday morning: “Places Everyone”; Saturday afternoon: “The Hunt Begins”; Sunday morning; “Puzzle Mania Geocache”. Prices start at $212 double occupancy and include two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday continental breakfast, $30 dinner voucher, and all taxes and gratuity. Plus win some great prizes! Call us to pre-register by September 2, 2009 with a $50 deposit.

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Catch the fever in downtown Cadillac’s First (and annual) Fall Fever Festival - this year celebrating our NEW main street 70’s style - Dancin’ in the New Streets.
Events:

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm– ‘Then & Now’ Car Show, five local car dealers - Don’s Auto Clinic, Godfrey’s, Four Seasons Ford, Swaffer’s Toyota and HighPoint Auto - will show off classic old cars and new 2010 vehicles. Location: parking lot East of Fountain in City Park.

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Community Tie-Dye, sponsored by Express Yourself Promotions. Learn how to tie-dye a cool bandana, $4.00 per bandana, all proceeds will be donated to the United Way 211. Location: by Shay Locomotive

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – ‘Catch the Fever’ In-store Drawings, thousands of dollars in prizes to be given away throughout downtown, increase your chances to win by visiting all of the downtown stores with a ‘Catch the Fever’ sign in their front window. Drawings will be held throughout the day – winners will be individually contacted and announced on Oldies 107.9. Location: downtown stores

• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – United Way Crazy Cone Contest, come check out how CAPS high school students have decorated six (6) old construction cones, cast your vote with a coin, the Cone with the most coins at 3pm wins the contest. Location: downtown sidewalks

• 10:00 am -11am- Hula Hoop, Limbo & Skip ball Contests, sponsored by Toy Town. Age categories 5–8, 8-12, 13+, Prizes, pre-registration at Toy Town is recommended, limited space. Hula Hoops and Skip balls will be available to play with until 3pm. Location: by Shay Locomotive

• 10:30 am – Mix 96 ‘Do the Doo’ Big Hair Contest, bring your biggest hair and win a $25 gift certificate. Open to the Cadillac community – come show off your DOO. Location: Tent

• 11:00 am – Stepp’in Woof Pee Wee Dog Races, sponsored by Northwoods Feed & Supply, Danc’in with Woofs and Express Yourself Promotions. Relay Races for pee wees and owners and we will play musical sits. Open to healthy dogs 20 lbs and under, all dogs get a free toy – preregistration is required, call Julie Dyer at 775-8380 by September 21st. Free event. Location: East of the Fountain

• 11:00 am –Two Person Marshmallow Shoot-out, by Toy Town. Grab a partner and see how many marshmallows you can shoot into their mouth in one minute, age categories 8-12, 13–17, 18+ prizes, pre-registration at Toy Town is recommended, limited space. Location: Shay Locomotive

• 12:00 – Community Hustle Demonstration and Lessons by the Landing Dance. Location: Tent

• 1:00 pm – Oldies 107.9 Dance Off Contest, these dancers have won dance contests at local dance clubs (Stadium Club, Sand Bar and the Roaring 20’s) and will be competing for the Dance Fever 2009 Title, they will show off their dance moves at the final Dance Off starting at 12:30pm. Live remote from 12noon to 2pm. Location: Tent

• 11:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Inflatable Bounce Activities sponsored by the Downtown Cadillac Association and CJ’s Excavating. For kids of all ages there will be the huge caterpillar, bounce house, and air baseball. Location: Shay Locomotive

• 11:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Pony Rides by Kicks for Kids. Location: parking lot East of Fountain in City Park.

• 2:00 pm – Firstbank Mascot Contest and Sidewalk Parade, calling all local businesses with Mascots, here is your opportunity to show-off your ‘stuff’, mascots will compete in presentation, dance and crowd pleasing abilities. After the crowning, they will strut their stuff through the streets of downtown to help us kick-off the Community Hustle. To sign-up call Firstbank Cadillac at 231-775-9000. Location: East of the Fountain.

• 3:00 pm – Community Hustle presented by the Landing Dance and Cadillac News, come show off your fancy hustle moves and join us in a community Hustle to celebrate our new Mainstreet! Location: starting at the Tent, following the sidewalk up to mainstreet…

• All Day – Downtown Restaurants will be serving 70’s style flavor specials you won’t want to miss. The Shay Station will also host Oktober Fest after 4pm, see www.shaystation.com for details.

Fall Fever Festival Event flyers and additional detailed information is available at www.downtowncadillac.com. If you would like to volunteer or become involved in the event, please contact either Joy VanDrie of Toy Town at 231-920-5189 or Margo Jacobs of Charter Media at 231-920-9201.

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Cadillac’s only full service lakeside resort, we offer an array of business and recreational services to enhance your stay and keep you coming back year after year. From complimentary continental breakfast weekdays, to personalized service we are committed to making our guests feel special and their stay a pleasant one. Located on the shores of Lake Cadillac in the heart of Cadillac West.

Cadillac Sands Resort
M-115 at M-55
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-64-SANDS
info@cadillacsands.com

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At the Days Inn of Cadillac you’ll experience luxury and comfort. Standard rooms offer twin double beds. In addition we feature king size rooms with whirlpool or suites with a jacuzzi or rooms with kitchenette if you care to prepare your own meals. Complimentary continental breakfast every morning. After a busy day, enjoy our indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Located near Cadillac West with plenty of dining and entertainment nearby.

Days Inn - Cadillac
6001 M-115
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-325-2525
daysinncadillac@netonecom.net

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Pine Chata Resort, located on the edge of Cadillac West, is the perfect place to stay on your Cadillac Snowmobiling vacation. The groomed snowmobile trail that leads out of Cadillac runs directly through the resort so - when the snow is good - you are on the trail as soon as you are on your sled.

You can expect clean, bright, spacious rooms at the right price with the right conveniences in each room. All rooms have micro wave, fridge, cable with HBO and Disney, full bath with both tub and shower not just a shower stall. All rooms have phones with free local calling and are individually heat/AC controlled. Pine Chata also offers fully furnished efficiencies.

Pine Chata Resort
5936 E. M-55
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-4677
pinechata@netonecom.net

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A new 24-unit condominium complex on the south shore of beautiful lake Cadillac. Weekend, extended weekend, weekly or monthly rentals available. Enjoy 2 and 3 bedrooms, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, all dishes and cutlery, 2 full baths units - from 1000 to 1300 square feet. Private docks and boat launch, sandy beach, beautiful grounds and plenty of parking. Sunset Shores is directly on the Cadillac snowmobile trail, bike path and minutes from area restaurants and shopping.

Sunset Shores Resort
1246 Sunnyside Dr.
PO Box 627
Cadillac, MI 49601
888-876-2300
info@sunsetshoresresort.net

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Classic hotel accommodations and rooms with fireplace or Jacuzzi. Enjoy indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna plus fireside lounge and game room. Outstanding cuisine from the Terrace Room Restaurant. Curly’s Up North Bar & Grill provides scheduled, live entertainment, awesome menu selection and the region’s largest choice of micro brews. Horse drawn sleigh rides. Cross country skiing on lighted, groomed trails, dedicated snowshoe trails and direct access to 200 miles of snowmobile trails. Ski shop. Nordic and snowshoe rental for all sizes. McGuire’s Resort, Extensive, not expensive. Located one mile south of Cadillac on Mackinaw Trail, between M-115 and US 131.

McGuires Resort
7880 S. Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-888-MCGUIRES
info@mcguiresresort.com

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Mineral Springs Bar
21257 Mackinaw Trail
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-4040

“We took the White Pine to Mineral Springs in Tustin and had a great lunch. My husband said it was the best burger he has had in a long time.” - Barb

Mr. Pibs
3780 N Mackinaw Trl
Leroy, MI 49655
231-768-5288

love those pizzas” - WD

“If you are looking for someplace to eat ride the White Pine and get off at Mr. Pibs in LeRoy (entrance right off the trail) have great food and gas station also” - Barb

Casual, quaint, but fun and lively restaurant featuring a diverse menu, top-notch service and huge quality portions. The menu offerings include steaks, seafood, pastas, soups, salads, sandwiches and Southwest dishes. (From Michigan.org listing)

“Right off the White Pine Trail near the gas station. Service is unmatched and good food.” — WD

Latitudes Roadhouse
101 E. Edgerton St.
Howard City, MI 49329
(231)937-7056

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Da Dawg House
6080 E M-115
Cadillac, MI 49601
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Crossroads Grill
8996 W 30 Rd
Harrietta, MI 49638
(231) 389-2239

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Chase Creek Smoke House
7143 S Depot St
Chase, MI 49623
(231) 832-8303
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Coyote Crossing Bar & Grill
8593 S. 13 Rd.
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-862-3212
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