14th Annual Jack Frost Calendar of Events 2008 Released
IRONWOOD, MI - Thursday, November 13, 2008 - The Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce released the calendar of events for the 14th Annual Jack Frost Festival yesterday. The following events are planned for this year's Festival:
Note: Events, dates, times and location may change after publication; call the numbers listed to avoid disappointment.
November-December 5 — Jack Frost $10,000 Raffle ticket sales, ($100.00 - only 200 sold) available at the Chamber office, 906/932-1122
November-December 5 — Ironwood Area Business & Professional Women’s Club 50/50 Raffle ticket sales ($1.00). Available at Guardian Title , Joki, Makela & Pollack Accounting, Chief Oil or from any IABPW member. Drawing held after the Jack Frost parade at Chief Oil, Aurora Street, Ironwood
November-December 19 — Storybook collection (new books only please). Drop off sites: Ironwood Chamber, Hitt’s Fine Furniture, River Valley Bank and Ironwood Memorial Building. Books will benefit local organizations that work with children
November-December — WIMI/WJMS Radio is sponsoring a business Christmas window decorating contest. Entry forms are due 11/26/08, judging by the public between 11/28-12/5. Winner announced prior to the start of the Jack Frost Parade, 906/932-1122
November 21 — Community Tree Lighting Ceremony & Caroling, 4 PM, Pocket Park, Downtown Ironwood November 24-December 12 — Gingerbread House Display, River Valley Bank, 906/932-2259
November 30 — Santa’s Headquarters Christmas gift project participation deadline. Contact the Department of Human Services office, Bessemer for more information, 906/663-6200
December 1 — Official opening of Western U.P. snowmobile trails (weather permitting). Permits available at the Ironwood Chamber office ($25). Located on Trail #2, downtown Ironwood
December 2 — Tree of Love Ceremony, Grand View Hospital, 7:00 PM, 906/932-2525 ext. 6047
December 2-30th — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00 and Sundays at 3:00, Team Gogebic Nordic Ski Club. For locations and to see how you can check us out for free, go to www.teamgogebic.com or call Jackie Powers at 847-533-2390.
December 4 — Gingerbread House entry deadline, River Valley Bank, Noon, Judging takes place same day
December 4-6 — Creative Spirits Open House, 121 North Lowell Street, 906/932-8442, discounts, refreshments and prizes, (10 AM-6 PM on 12/4-5) (10 AM-4 PM on 12/6)
December 4, 6, 7 — Claudette’s Holiday Special, Theatre North, (6 PM & 8 PM on 12/4), (2 PM, 6 PM & 8 PM on 12/6) (2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM on 12/7). 906/932-4371
December 5 — Live broadcast, 9 AM-Noon with Chuck Gervasio, WUPM Radio, at Jack Frost Headquarters (aka Hitt’s Fine Furniture). Listen in for all the latest festival and parade information
December 5 — Jack Frost Festival of Lights Parade, 6:00 PM, Downtown Ironwood, Live on Charter, Cable with hosts, Chuck Gervasio & Laura Keller
December 5 — Gogebic Range Band Concert, after Jack Frost parade, Ironwood Memorial Building
December 5 — Carnegie Library Open House, 5 PM-7:30 PM, 906/932-0203
December 5 — Jack Frost $10,000 Raffle, tickets: $100.00 (only 200 sold) available at the Chamber office, 906/932-1122
December 5 — Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Jack Frost at Candy Cane Court (River Valley Bank) after the parade and receive candy canes
December 5 — Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser, 330 Scott Street, Ironwood, MI. Sale continues until sold out.
December 6 — Holiday Storyland Celebration, Carnegie Library, 2 PM-3:30 PM (Santa at 2:30 PM), 906/932-0203
December 6-7 — Superior SnoCross Midwest Regional Race, Mt. Zion Ski Hill, 906/932-4850
December 7 — Ironwood Area Middle/High School Christmas Concert, Ironwood Theatre, 906/932-0618
December 7 — 3rd Annual Hot Cocoa Crafts, All Saints Catholic Academy (in gym), 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 906/932-3200
December 10 — Santa’s Headquarters project gift distribution day, Ironwood Memorial Building, 906/932-2523
December 11-14 — Scrooge, The Musical, Ironwood Theatre, 906/932-0618
December 12-13 — Wolverine Ski Club Cross County Ski Race, 906/932-4750
December 12-14 — ISOC National SnoCross Race, Mt. Zion Ski Hill, 906/932-4850
December 19 — Visit Santa at Westgate Nursing Home, 2 PM
January 16 — Big Top Chautauqua moving performance with area Middle School students, Ironwood Theatre, 906/932-0618
January 20 — Ironwood-Hurley Chambers of Commerce Annual Banquet, 906/932-1122
January 31-Feb 1 — Annual LaRosa Spaghetti Dinner, Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, 906/932-0174
February 14 — Copper Peak Snowmobile Hill Climb, 906/224-1349