Things to do and places to go in West Branch, Michigan are the subjects of this part of our web guide.
For the most part, this will include attractions and events, as well as recreational and sports facilities, programs, and activities.
Appropriate topics for this category include West Branch art galleries, museums, historical places, theaters, and libraries, as well as recreational and entertainment venues, including parks, hiking trails, bowling alleys, amusement centers, skateparks, and golf courses. Sports programs, leagues, and teams in West Branch are also suitable for this category, whether sponsored by a school, church, non-profit community organization, or for-profit entity. These may include varsity teams or community-based youth programs, such as Little League. Other topics that might be found here include local events, such as festivals, concerts, or performances.
Online resources representing West Branch attractions, events, recreational opportunities, sports teams, leagues, and programs are appropriate for this category.
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The 16-lane bowling center in West Branch, Michigan is home to three high school bowling teams and one community college team and employs a bronze-level bowling coach certified by the United States Bowling Congress. Also included is a restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and the center hosts a 6 Man Tournament the first full weekend in November each year, as well as additional tournaments. Its location, hours of operation, pro shop hours, menus, and accommodations for special events.
https://hiskorelanes.com/
The multi-day annual county agricultural fair is held in mid-August. Ticket and admissions prices are listed on the site, along with the schedules of the upcoming fair, including daily schedules, and the annual premium book that includes contacts for all aspects of the fair operations, exhibitor's fees, registration information, rules, entry forms, and other announcements. Entertainment schedules are also posted, along with campground policies, fees, and information.
https://ogemawcountyfair.org/
Ogemaw County Genealogical & Historical Society, The
Established in 1978, the non-profit organization is headquartered in the 1908 Bernard and Sophia Blumenthal home, now serving as a museum. Located in downtown West Branch, Michigan, the Ogemaw County Museum houses more than thirty thousand artifacts and includes a bridal room, a military room, and others. Open Thursdays and Fridays, the museum is free, with special tours available by appointment. Its board, membership levels and costs, and an overview of the museum are displayed.
https://www.ogemawcountyhistoricalsociety.com/
The Ogemaw Orioles is a 9U-14U travel baseball program based in the City of West Branch, Michigan, but open to players throughout the county. Travel baseball is a form of youth baseball in which teams may travel to another city or state to participate in tournaments, and is far more competitive than recreational leagues, such as Little League. Participants are expected to be able to play at a competitive skill level. An email address, mailing address, and telephone number are provided.
https://www.ogemaworioles.com/
West Branch Bigfoot Discovery Days
Based in West Branch, BigFoot Capital of Michigan, the organization's meeting dates are posted to the site, which it labels as the Northern Michigan Bigfoot research site. Committee members are introduced, along with a calendar of events, notices about reported Bigfoot incidents from Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon counties, highlights of its sponsored Bigfoot Discovery Days, and an archive of past events. An online contact form is available.
https://bigfootdiscoverydaysmi.weebly.com/
Originally a township school library, it was established as the West Branch City Library in 1905, becoming a district library in 2000, after several moves and reorganizations. Its history, staff contacts, library board, hours of operation, and instructions for applying for a library card are provided. Employment and volunteer opportunities are published on the site, along with a calendar of programs and events, and an introduction to the WBDL Friends organization.
https://www.westbranchlibrary.org/
Presented by the West Branch Area Retail Merchants Association, dedicated to promoting businesses in the West Branch, Michigan area, and providing community events, the site highlights area events, particularly in the downtown West Branch district. Upcoming events are featured on the index page and on separate pages for its regular Fabulous Fridays, Art Walk & Wine Tasting, and Christmas Fantasy events, along with a calendar of upcoming events. An email address is provided as a contact.
http://www.westbranchevents.com/
Little League Baseball is a national and worldwide organization that facilitates youth baseball and softball leagues, such as the one in West Branch, Michigan, open to children and adolescents from ages four to sixteen. News and updates regarding the program are posted, local sponsors are acknowledged, and sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are included. Registration instructions, available divisions, and downloadable enrollment, release, and application forms are included.
https://www.wblls.com/
