COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SAGE Rauch of Norway displays some gift baskets donated by the Scavenger Hunt for youth and adults, all valued at more than $50, that will be available at the Fall Fest at Lake Antoine on Saturday. Grounded Massage, 4EverFitness, Bizzy Bee and Lasting Impression worked with Rauch to create baskets of games and treats; Marshfield Medical Center Dickinson donated funds for 200 gift bags. (Photo submitted)
IRON MOUNTAIN — The second annual Fall Fest will offer games and other activities Saturday at Lake Antoine.
Spearheaded by Lake Antoine Park Partners, Fall Fest begins at 11 a.m. and also features a “Candy Lane” for candy or treats, a scavenger hunt, a pumpkin painting area, bounce houses and more.
In 2021, LAPP thought maybe 100 young people would attend the first Fall Fest, only to have about 500 people there.
LAPP’s Allison Lucier served as chair last year and is reprising her role this year.
“We hope more people will come and have a treat with us in our Candy Lane,” Lucier said. He has been in contact with local businesses to provide candy and treats for the youth who are expected to compete in field games.
Suzanne Larson, executive director of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, filled a treasure chest with candy. Only one of the 50+ keys available will unlock it for someone to take home the candy. “I was happy to participate in this event that shows how hospitable our community is,” Larson said.
Earlier this year, Sage Rauch stepped forward to help LAPP expand the Scavenger Hunt.
“I was there with my kids last year and I saw how busy they were,” she said “I saw that it could be even bigger if they had more help.”
As she stocked up on everything from items for 18 campsites to be used, one for a bone yard and others for vignettes from popular Halloween movies and a creepy campsite, the Norway resident was worried for the funds and started talking about this event with business owners. knew. Grounded Massage, 4EverFitness, Bizzy Bee and Lasting Impression worked with Sage to fill baskets with goodies for youth and adults, all valued at more than $50 each.
Rauch, who has a nursing degree, made a formal request to Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson for support, and the administration donated funds for 200 bags to be filled with goodies and candy for Hunt for the Cart, plus items to create games and their prizes at field events.
Other community volunteers this fall include members of the Kingsford High School tennis team to oversee the bounce houses, which will be set up near the band. Girls who participate will accumulate community service hours for their resumes, Flivvers coach Tracy Rutter said.
Local Girl Scouts are getting ready to paint faces.
Louis deKoster will have Operation Lifesaver Michigan coloring books that teach about safety around trains and railroad crossings.
Also at Fall Fest, LAPP will be taking reservations for its final community event of 2022, Lights At The Lake, which begins on November 26.
Lights At The Lake, chaired by Ann Hruska and Nancy deKoster, is a free light display set up at Lake Antoine Campground from November 26th to December 31st. Companies, organizations, clubs, churches, school groups and individuals. invited to decorate a campsite for everyone to enjoy. To see them, vehicles enter the park’s main gate and continue along the campground road with their lights on.
Registration for Lights At The Lake will remain open until October 22, unless it fills up early. A sign-up flyer is available on the lakeantoine.org news page.
Decoration can begin on Saturday, November 5, weather permitting; the sample must be finished before 17.00 on Saturday 26 November.
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