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Activities we Sponsor and Assist With



Upcoming Activities

 

I Bike Lake, Michigan" Fun Family Ride on June. 15, 2024


This annual family ride along the Pere Marquette State Rail Trail acquaints riders with the value of “Pedal Tourism” and raises funds and awareness for improved sinage and for maintenance of this Rail Trail. $25 when Pre-Registering, $30 with same-day registration.
I Bike Lake, MI Flyer
Ride Choices:
Ride 1 — Lake to Clare Moose Lodge and return (approximately 20 miles)
Ride 2 — Lake to Evart and return (approximately 30 miles)
Ride 3 — “The Loop” - Lake to Clare Moose Lodge, back through Lake to Evart, and return to Lake (approximately 50 miles)

 

Helmets are Mandatory and must be worn by all riders.


Registration starts at 7:00 am. Download the Registration Form Here (Adobe PDF required for you to be able to fill it out.)
Questions?
Contact:
Karen Lewandowski 989-944-9481 or karenlewandowski50@gmail.com
Leslie Walker lesbillwawa@hotmail.com
Joy Simmer 989.386.7541 x 213 jsimmer@cityofclare.org of Clare City Parks and Recreation

14th Annual GATEWAY AFFAIR: This Fall, Tentatively on September 28, 2024 at the Clare Moose Lodge. This will be a Celebration of the Completion of the GAP!

The 13th Annual Gateway Affair, 5:00 - 8:00 pm was an evening of fun, food and entertainment to raise funds to support parks and recreation in Clare County. Ticket price is $25.00, 12 and under $10.

Gateway Affair Flyer

The Gateway Affair is always a fun-filled evening, with tickets that included a great meal, catered by Tracy of Farwell, a raffle, a silent auction and a presentation. This year's program will provide updates on the Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail Extension Project and information about the Friends of Clare County Parks and Recreation Grant Programs. All this while raising funds for grants and recreational projects in Clare County.

 

Corporate Sponsorships for the Gateway Affair are available now
.Gateway Affair Sponsorship Form Click to apply for these Sponsorships: $1000 Advocate, $500 Partner, $250 Supporter, and $100 Friend.

Thank you to our 2023 Corporate Sponsors:

 

The 2023 Door Prizes:
1st Place --- $500 Jays Gift Certificate
2nd Place -- Clare County Stay & Play Basket
3rd Place -- $100 Woods Household Gift Certificate


THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS YEAR'S GATEWAY AFFAIR A SUCCESS!
download the list of Sponsors


Click here to view other past Gateway Affair photos.

The event took place at the Moose Lodge in Clare. Yearly membership to Friends of the Parks is included in the $25.00 ticket price. Funds raised will support Friends of the Parks initiatives, Pere-Marquette Rail Trail Extension Project, and Friends Grant Program. Friends is a 501(c)3 organization. All or part of the donations may be tax-deductible.

 

The 2023 Gateway Affair Sponsors

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!

Fall, Fun, Frenzy Halloween Party


This event will not take place this year due to cuts in the Clare County budget.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS THAT HAVE MADE THIS ANNUAL EVENT POSSIBLE IN THE PAST!!

Watch this space for information in the future. Visi tour Calendar to find out about local Halloween events.


Annual Winter Blast


A Day of Free Family Fun ! Activities include: snowshoeing, ice fishing demo, cross country skiing, fat tire biking, winter craft activity, disc golf, making s'mores....And MORE!

JOIN US for this fun family event!


Location: the Poet Family Outdoor Ed. Center of MMC, Harrison Campus. 1375 S. Clare Ave., Harrison. Event is hosted by MMC, MSu Extension 4-H, and Jay's Sporting Goods.

OUR MEETINGS


The Friends of Clare County Parks and Recreation meet on the 4th Thursday of the Month.


Our meetings are at 6:00 pm and we are currently meeting in various locations.


Check our Calendar for the location of this month's meeting. Also check our Calendar for any changes in our schedule or for special meetings.


The Public is Welsome To Attend!