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May 14 ........................................................... 9

129 Lounge – James Lloyd McGeady’s – Hoozier Daddy Public House – RJ Spangler Trio featuring Keith Kaminski

May 28 .......................................................... 10

129 Lounge – Eric Marienthal McGeady’s – Bob Rex QuartetPublic House – Dave McMurray

June 11 .......................................................... 11

129 Lounge –Nelson Rangell McGeady’s – Herbie Russ Public House – Jerome Anthony Clark

June 25 .......................................................... 12

129 Lounge – Chris StandringMcGeady’s – Sound Proof Public House – Dirty Fingers

July 9 ............................................................ 13

129 Lounge – Alexander Zonjic McGeady’s – The Overton Project Public House – The Jamm featuring James Coleman

July 23 .......................................................... 14

129 Lounge –Jessy J McGeady’s – Jerome Anthony Clark Public House – Lin Rountree August 6 ....................................................... 15

Public House – Larry Lee & Back in the Day McGeady’s – The Jamm featuring James Coleman 129 Lounge – Phil Denny

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MAY 14129 Lounge – James Tidwell McGeady’s – Laura Atkins Public House – Darlene Belair

MAY 28129 Lounge – James Tidwell McGeady’s – Patrick Bailey & Laura AtkinsPublic House – Darlene Belair

JUNE 11129 Lounge –David Larkins McGeady’s – James Tidwell & Laura AtkinsPublic House – Darlene Belair

JUNE 25 129 Lounge – David Larkins McGeady’s – Laura AtkinsPublic House – James Tidwell

JULY 9 129 Lounge – David LarkinsMcGeady’s – James Tidwell & Laura Atkins Public House – Darlene Belair

JULY 23129 Lounge –David Larkins McGeady’s – James Tidwell & Laura AtkinsPublic House – Darlene Belair

AUGUST 6 Public House – David LarkinsMcGeady’s – James Tidwell & Laura Atkins 129 Lounge – Darlene Belair

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Contact John Patterson, Festival Producer at [email protected] or call 734.457.1030www.RiverRaisinJazzFestival.com

For hotel, restaurant & attraction info, Fun Begins at www.monroeinfo.com

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Official Host Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites1225 N. Dixie Hwy.734.242.6000

Happy Anniversary River Raisin Jazz Series!

On behalf of a very appreciative Monroe Business Community, we are thankful to have you with us andfor supporting our 10th Anniversary River Raisin Thursday Night Jazz SERIES! This event, as well as our Jazz in the Square and Award Winning River Raisin Jazz Festival, have been entertaining thousands of guests each year with some of the finest artists and their music in the nation. But we couldn’t do it without all of you and of course our generous sponsors.This year, starting with our May 14 Opening Night withPieces of a Dream Keyboardist James Lloyd, and finishing with the legendary Larry Lee on August 6, we have superbWorld Class performers for you each and every night of the series. And the best part is the price of admission! There is NO COVER.Hosting these amazing artists, are our collection ofcomfortable and friendly venues. 129 Lounge is a greatplace for a bite to eat and some outstanding martini’swhile you enjoy some cool Jazz. McGeady’s has an amazingmenu with something for every appetite and an excellentassortment of foreign and domestic beers! And Public House will provide home style dinners from their own unique recipes that you’ll come back for again and again. All three take pride in their food and friendly service and look forward to serving you!This event has been compared to a “progressive dinner”.Very popular in Europe, you can move around to successivecourses of your meal…and in this case satisfy your music palette as well… throughout each evening. You can enjoy a cocktail at one venue with an appetizer and one artist’s music. Move to the next venue for your entrée and enjoy another artist’s music.And finish up at the third venue and enjoy after dinnerdrinks or dessert and yet another artist’s performance. Or,feel free to move around as much as you like as you won’twant to miss any of the fun!Regardless of your taste in food or music, I know you willenjoy all 14 weeks of our Series. Our lineup is the best in the 10 year history of the event! Please share the fun with family and friends on your favorite social media sitesand be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter andFoursquare! I would love to hear about your experiences,see photos of you and family or friends having a great timeand just know that you were with us! And feel free to emailme at [email protected] if you have comments aswell…or to just say hi!

Thank you for being with us! I appreciate you. Enjoy!

All the best, John Patterson

Be sure to take some of theartists music home with you!These are NEW releases from Jessy J, James Lloyd, Nelson Rangell, Lin Rountree & Chris Standring including his NEW Autobiography “Something in the Stars”! All will be available during the Jazz Series.


AUTHENTIC MONROE COUNTY: IT’S GOT IT ALL

Monroe County is called the “Gateway to Michigan” because of its strategic location along the state’s

southernmost boundary, but it’s a significant crossroads, too.It’s where the meandering currents of the River Raisin bisect the county and blend with the blue-green waves of Lake Erie. Its largely rural landscape is dotted by growing towns and expanding suburbs that support business and industry. It is where deep historical roots provide context for modern-day progress, and where residents cherish small-town charm that’s within an easy drive to big-city amenities in Detroit and Toledo.It’s a place where work meets play like almost nowhere else in Michigan. The county has more golf courses per capita than any other county. Sprawling Sterling State Park, with its mile-long Lake Erie beach, draws tourists from near and

far. It has marinas and harbors and fishing spots that make it a mecca for boaters and anglers. It has dozens of campgrounds, charter-fishing boats, hunting grounds and natural areas. Annual events such as the Monroe County Fair and River Raisin Jazz Festival draw thousands to the area. In short, it’s a place tourists wish they could call home and a place locals are proud to call home.It’s had that appeal for a long, long time.In fact, first visits to the area by missionaries date to the early 1600s. The first settler, Francois Navarre, established his home in 1780. Because of the number of French settlers, the community became known as French Town before being named after President James Monroe in 1817.The City of Monroe is rising to play a more prominent role on the nation’s historical stage. Long noted as the

boyhood home of Gen. George Armstrong Custer with a prominent memorial statue in his memory, the town now is becoming known as the location of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park. The park commemorates the pivotal Battle of the River Raisin and Massacre of the War of 1812, where British troops and their American Indian allies clashed with American militia in January, 1813.It was a British victory, but the subsequent massacre of American wounded and prisoners by Indians galvanized Americans and made “Remember the Raisin!” a rallying cry for other battles in the war.It’s part of a rich blend of history, cultural, recreational and educational amenities that give Monroe County an unparalleled quality of life.A note: Unless otherwise noted, all telephone numbers in these listings are area code 734.

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HOW FAR FROM HERE?Toledo - 23.9 miles; 36 minutesDetroit - 40.6 miles; 49 minutesChicago - 264.5 miles; 5 hoursNew York - 577.2 miles; 10 hours, 50 minutesIndianapolis - 242.6 miles; 5 hours, 52 minutesColumbus - 165 miles; 3 hours, 55 minutesLansing - 108 miles; 2 hoursCleveland - 132 miles; 2 hours, 40 minutesToronto - 266.9 miles; 5 hours, 15 minutesTraverse City and Mackinac Island - 337 miles; 6 hoursAuburn Hills - 58 miles; 1 hour, 30 minutesBirch Run and Frankenmuth - 126.6 miles; 2 hours, 25 minutesSouth Bend, Ind.- 177.2 miles; 3 hours, 30 minutes

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Leisure activitiesFrom taking in a movie to playing sports- activities are abundant. In fact, Monroe County’s bowling lanes have hosted major tournaments and its racetracks attract drivers from around the country.

AUTO RACINGFlat Rock Speedway14041 N. Telegraph Rd., Flat Rock, 782-2480. April-October.Flatrockspeedway.com

Milan Dragway10860 Plank Rd., Milan, 439-7368. April-November.Milandragway.com.

BOWLINGFlat Rock Lanes14700 Telegraph Rd., Flat Rock, 782-9393. 32 lanes. Leagues September-May.Follow Flat Rock Lanes on Facebook.

Forest View Lanes2345 W. Dean Rd., Temperance, 847-4915. 20 lanes. Leagues September-May.

Monroe Sport Center 15425 S. Dixie hwy., Monroe, 242-0404. 48 lanes. Leagues September-May and May-August. Cosmic bowling, Birthday parties and group Outings.

Nortel Lanes611 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, 242-3211. 66 lanes. Leagues September-May. Cosmic bowling is offered Friday and Saturday nights. Birthday, church and corporate parties. Bowlnortel.com. Follow Nortel Lanes on Facebook.

FOOTBALLTimberwolves — The Southern Michigan Timberwolves are Monroe County’s minor-league

football team. Home games are played at Navarre Field on Jones Ave. in Monroe. Season is May-September. Tickets are available at the gate. 734-3236. E-mail, [email protected]. twolves.org.

MOVIESPhoenix TheatresMall of Monroe, 2121 N. Monroe St., Monroe, movie information line, 457-FILM; customer service line, 457-9080. 100 percent All Digital Cinema Experience, eight screens, Dolby Digital 3-D, new power reclining seats. Phoenixmovies.net.

ICE SPORTSMonroe Multi-Sports Complex333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 242-1300. Public skating, hockey leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, classes in menís and womenís hockey and fi gure skating, infl atables. Can be rented for parties or special events.monroemultisports.com

ROLLER SPORTSDixie Skateland5179 N. Dixie Hwy., Newport, 289-1150. Skate rental, roller and in-line skating, birthday parties, Zumba and stuff shop

SWIMMINGThere’s nothing better in the summertime than a cool dip in the water. Here are some places you can fi nd relief from the summer heat. All directions are from Monroe.

Clean Water Beach, Milan16339 Cone Rd., Milan (Exit 22 off US-23), 439-1818. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day; 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Hours and dates

subject to change because of weather conditions. Privately owned but open to the public, naturally fi ltered 6 1/2 ñacre lake, soft sandy beach, roped-off shallow area, rafts, diving board, picnic area, water-level stair platforms, childrenís play sets, volleyball, grills concession stand. Daily and season passes available; children 8 and younger admitted free. Parking is free but spaces are limited, carpooling recommended on Sundays.Cleanwaterbeach.com. Also available at facebook.com by searching ìClean Water Beach.î

Covered Wagon Camp Resort, Ottawa Lake5639 St. Anthony Rd., Ottawa Lake (Exit 5 off US-23 south), 856-3058. Open mid-April through late October. Swimming pool, swimming pond. Additional details under ìCampgroundsî section. Coveredwagoncamp.com

Luna Pier Municipal BeachLuna Pier; Telegraph Rd. south to Luna Pier Rd. Turn left. Beach is at end of Luna Pier Rd. on Lake Erie. 848-6495. Open year round, dawn-dusk. Playground, bath houses. No dogs on beach, no alcohol or glass bottles on beach. No lifeguard on duty. Admission is free, but parking is $1 an hour.

Monroe County KOA Campground, Petersburg15600 Tunnicliffe Rd., Petersburg (Exit 9 off US-23), 856-4972 (800) KOA-7646. Swimming, water slide. Additional details under “Campgrounds” section. Open daylight-dusk. monroekoa.com

Pirolli Park, Petersburg6030 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Telegraph Rd. south to

Yargerville Rd. Turn right, go 13 miles to Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., turn left. 279-1487. Swimming. Day visitor passes available. Additional details under “Campgrounds” section. pirollipark.com

CampgroundsCamp Lord Willing RV Park & Campground1600 Stumpmier Rd., Monroe, 243-2052 or (877) 210-8700. E-mail: clwrvpark.com. Open year round. Fishing, swimming, picnic. Free wireless internet. 100 large RV sites, also trailers or tents. On-site trailer rental. Sewer; city water; 20, 30 and 50-amp electric; propane; coin laundry. Pets welcome. Canoe and paddleboat rentals, horseshoes and basketball.

Covered Wagon Camp Resort5639 St. Anthony Rd., Ottawa Lake (Exit 5 off US-23), 734-856-3058, (800) WAGON10. E-mail: coveredwagoncamp.com. Open mid-April through late October. Swimming pool, fi shing, store, game room mini-golf, pavilion, 20, 30 and 50-amp electric, recreation area, fi rewood, hookups, restrooms, phone, free hot showers, picnic tables, laundry, swimming pond. Leashed pets welcome. Tent and trailer camping.

Harbortown RV Resort14931 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe (west of I-75), 384-4700. E-mail: [email protected]. Open year-round. 250 RV and pop-up trailer campsites, rental log cabins. Hookups, showers, laundry room, public restrooms, heated pool, g-kart track, arcade, ice cream shop, convenience store, mini-golf, baseball and softball batting cages, family entertainment center, horseshoes, Wi-Fi service, free-cable TV on selected sites. Pets welcome harbortownrv.com


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Campgrounds cont. KC Campground14048 Sherman Rd., Milan (Exit 25, east of US-23, 3 miles to Sherman Rd., east a quarter mile to camp entrance), 439-1076. Open April 1 to Nov. l. 1, 100 sites for tents, trailers and RVs. Games, arcade, playground, swimming, weekend wagon rides, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, bathhouse, toilets, showers, pavilion, camp store, propane fi ll station. Weekend activities. Home of the Annual Milan Bluegrass Festival. kccampgroundmilan.com

Monroe County KOA Campground15600 Tunnicliffe Rd., Petersburg (Exit 9 off US-23), 856-4972, (800) KOA-7646. Open April 15 to Oct. 31. Restrooms, showers, store, snack bar, picnic tables, fi re rings, laundry, arcade room, mini-golf, wagon rides, playground, fi shing, swimming, water slide, boat, bicycle and canoe rentals, volleyball,

softball, basketball, outdoor movies, food wagon, Wi-Fi, electricity, water and sewage dump. Tent and trailer camping, RV rentals. Tree house rentals and cabins. monroekoa.com

Pirolli Park6030 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Petersburg, 279-1487. Open mid-April through mid-October; November through March in winter lots. 225 shaded camp sites with 50-amp service, tot lot Wi-Fi, free cable for all daily sites. Electricity, toilets, showers, playgrounds, swimming, fi shing, picnicking, hiking trails, driving range, recreation room, store, deli, volleyball, basketball, softball and horseshoes, Saturday night auctions, sanitary station, laundry, propane gas. Pets, trailers, tents allowed. RV rentals, Day visitor passes available. pirollipark.com

River Raisin Marina and Campground2502 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, (Exit 14, east of I-75), (313) 575-4367. Latitude 41.541

longitude 83.216. Located on the north side of the Port of Monroe Turning Basin on the River Raisin. E-mail: [email protected]. Open April through November. 40 full-hookup waterfront RV sites. Daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal. Pop-up trailer, tent campsites along the river. RV summer/winter storage. Water, electricity, sewage dump, modern bath house, gazebo. Park-like setting, bird watching, fi shing, Wi-FI, satellite TV. Adjacent to miles of Wildlife Sanctuary, connected to bike path/Heritage Trail to downtown Monroe and the River Raisin National Battlefi eld park to Sterling State Park. marina.riverraisinmarina.com

Sterling State Park2800 State Park Rd., Monroe, 289-2715. Reservations: (800) 447-2757. 256 sites. Paved roads with paved parking pads. Full hookups with water and sewer, toilets, restrooms. Some campsites along the beach. Seven miles of hiking and biking trails, fi shing, picnic, boat

launch and playground areas. www.michigangov/sterling

Totem Pole Park16333 Lulu Rd., Petersburg, 279-2110 or (800) 227-2110. Open mid-April to mid-October. E-mail: [email protected]. Electricity, running way, fl ush toilets, sewer hookups, showers, free Wi-Fi, playground, volleyball, hay rides, swimming, fi shing, sanitary station, basketball court, picnic area, cabins, camp store, adjacent to state game area. Pets, tents, trailers, RVs, cabins.totempolepark.com

Wilderness Campground1350 Meanwell Rd., Dundee, 529-5122. Open April through October, 74 shaded campsites and 12 pull-thru sites, electricity, water, cable, primitive lots, cabins, pavilion, bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, fi re rings, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, swings, swimming, rowboat rentals, fi shing, outside camper storage. ildernesscampgroundmichigan.com.


1225 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, MI 48162Easy access from I-75 • Exit 15

• Free Continental Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet• Free USA Today • 161 Rooms• Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub • Fitness Center• 6 Spacious Banquet and Meeting Rooms

The Quality Inn & Suites® hotel is centrally located inMonroe, close to many local points of interest.

This hotel is minutes from the River Raisin Battlefi eld,Sterling State Park and the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

Call for reservations:

734-242-6000www.choicehotels.com

LodgingAmerica’s Best Value Inn & Suites1885 Welcome Way, Monroe, 289-1080.88 rooms, all with microwaves, refrigerators, some king-size beds, Jacuzzi rooms, all rooms on ground fl oor, continental breakfast, picnic areas, kitchenettes, weekly rates, laundry facilities, cable television, free Wi-FI.

Baymont Inn14774 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe, 384-1600. 62 rooms, free continental breakfast, heated indoor pool, hot tub Wi-Fi, ironing boards, hair dryers, coffee maker in every room, refrigerator and microwave in every room, TripRewards (points for free visits).

Bedford Inn6444 S. Telegraph Rd., Erie 48133, 847-6768. 48 rooms, with suites and fi replaces.

Country Inn & Suites665 Tecumseh St., Dundee, 529-8822, (800) 456-4000. 69 rooms, 10 suites, one Jacuzzi room, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, free deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, conference room, iron and ironing board, lending library, free HBO and satellite TV, fax and copy service, data ports, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, laundry facilities.

Days Inn & Suites130 Outer Dr., Dundee, 529-5505, (800) 329-7466. 61 rooms, several whirlpool rooms, outdoor pool, free internet, free breakfast and pet friendly.

Econolodge6500 E. Albain Rd., Monroe, 384-1500, (800) 228-5150. 65 rooms, free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool with whirlpool, exercise room, meeting room. Safes,

refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms.

Grand Motel7505 S. Telegraph Rd., Temperance, 847-3200. 19 rooms.

Hampton Inn1565 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 289-5700, (800)HAMPTON. 74 rooms, indoor pool, fi tness center, business center, meeting rooms, cable TV Jacuzzi room, breakfast from 6-10 a.m. every day.

Happy Day Motel6880 S. Telegraph Rd., Erie, 847-4935. 15 rooms.

Holiday Inn Splash Universe100 Whitetail Dr., Dundee, 529-5100, (800) HOLIDAY. 163 rooms, suites, whirlpool suites, heated indoor pool, Internet access, 24-hour fi tness center, irons and ironing boards, 25-

inch television sets with HBO, fax and copy service, coffee pots in all rooms.

Hollywood Motel1028 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, 241-7333. 13 rooms. Weekly rates. TVs with VCR and DVD players, small refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms.

Hotel Sterling109 W. Front St., Monroe, 242-6212. 12 rooms, unlimited long-distance domestic phone calls; self-serve or full service laundry; common toiletries, razor, toothbrush, etc., upon request; hair dryer; iron and ironing board; stocked refrigerator and coffee maker with premium coffee; full-menu room service. Rooms also include 37-inch fl at screen television sets. Shuttle/taxi service available. Automated

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129 Lounge is hosting Superstar Pieces of a Dream founding member and keyboard player James Lloyd! James has just written/produced and released his first ever solo project “Here We Go”, but will be playing a “fun gig” here at Big Blue’s calling tunes with band member Matt Parish on bass and Reggie Jackson on drums. You’ll get to hear the Jame Lloyd, funkified versions of some of your favorite Jazz standards and much more. James will have his new CD available for purchase and autographs so be sure to take one home to add to your collection! Stay in touch with James at PiecesOfADream.net or on Facebook.

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129 Lounge is once again hosting Grammy Award winning Saxman Eric Marienthal. Eric has been called one of “the finest musicians on the planet”! Having started his career as a member of Chic Corea’s famous Elektric Band, Marienthal has honed his skills and become one of the most sought after performers in the world. Be it his highly successful solo career, performing with symphony orchestras or with one of the superstar collaborations he appears with…Marienthal’s calendar is never idle. We are so blessed that he has chosen to make Monroe a regular stop on his circumnavigation of the globe over the past few years. Visit www.EricMarienthal.com or on Facebook for complete details about his amazing career, discography and additional performance dates.

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129 Lounge hosts Monroe favorite Nelson Rangell. Nelson has been a favorite here in our Music City since his very first performance at the 2004 River Raisin Jazz Festival. This amazing artist who is virtuoso on saxophone, flute…and whistling…has just released TWO…yes count ‘em, TWO…NEW CD projects. “Blue” is a compilation of a mix of great Flute music and “Red” is all sax…as only Nelson can do it! Both of those amazing new recording projects will be available for purchase and autographs as Nelson loves to hang out with fans and chat about music and life. Get all the info you are looking for at NelsonRangell.com or follow him on Facebook.

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SOUNDPROOF@ McGeady’s Town Pub | 6-10p 39 South Monroe Street

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129 Lounge hosts the closest Jazz Star to a British Invasion that we’ve ever had in Monroe in Legendary Jazz guitarist Chris Standring. Since Chris first graced the stage at the Award Winning River Raisin Jazz Festival in 2012, he too has been a Monroe, Michigan favorite! Follow up performances at the Piper’s Holiday Show where he featured his first Christmas CD project of all original music as well as appearances at our Jazz Series and others, have cemented him in the “must have” column. Chris is HOT off the success of his NEW CD “Don’t Talk, Dance” and has just released his first BOOK “Something in the Stars”. He will have copies of both for purchase and autograph and is looking forward to seeing all his mates here in Monroe for a cracking good time! Check him out at ChrisStandring.com and on Facebook!

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129 Lounge hosts the Jazz saxtress Jessy J! Jessy J is a music phenom. Just watch her schedule and Facebook page and you’ll see her globetrotting adventure from Spain to Aruba, London and back to the U.S. Texas to Michigan, California to New York…she is everywhere, playing with everyone! With a “saxy” NEW CD “My One and Only One” that has just been released, with the assistance of super producer Paul Brown, Jessy is one of the hottest acts in the industry! She first performed for us back in 2010 at our Award Winning 9th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival. Since then she has been joining us for our Jazz Series and to no one’s surprise, has been a huge hit! Be sure to pick up one of her new CD’s at the venue! Get lots more info about Jessy at JessyJ.com or on Facebook!

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Public House is hosting Larry Lee & Back in the Day. Larry Lee is a former NFL Football star who spent his 18 career with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Denver Bronco’s. After retiring he decided to return to his childhood passion - music. Since then he has played with groups like The Ohio Players, Heatwave and Zapp. His “Back in the Day Band” has played at local events like The Urban Wheel Awards, Arts, Beats & Eats, the R&B Jazzfest and River. The have also performed at prestigious venues like The SoundBoard Theatre, Hart Plaza and several national venues. Larry and the band performed at our Award Winning River Raisin Jazz Festival in 2010. We are excited to have him back as a part of our wonderful music series. You can follow him at LarryLeeBand.com and on Facebook!

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Island Resort on Lake ErieLocated on Lake Erie with two locations at 4559 and 4571 Allen Cove Rd., Luna Pier, (419) 340-6227. 2 furnished cottages with two to three bedrooms, full kitchens, enclosed porches, patio with barbeque, waterfront on Lake Erie. Special packages available including weekly or monthly, open year round.

Knights Inn1250 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 243-0597, (800) 843-5644. 108 rooms, free local calls, refrigerators, microwave ovens, free high-speed Internet access, newly remodeled kitchen, weekly and monthly specials.

Lotus Bed and Breakfast324 Washington St., Monroe, 734-1077 or e-mail [email protected]. Four rooms, all private baths and queen beds. Two rooms are extended-stay suites with separate sitting room and kitchen, garage parking

available, continental breakfast service, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms.

Monroe Motel15339 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, 241-6443. 16 rooms. Weekly rates. Cable TV and HBO, refrigerators.

Economy Inn1440 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 289-2000. 115 rooms, satellite TV, meeting room.

Quality Inn111 Waterstradt Commerce Dr., Dundee, 529-5240 (800) 434-5800. Located across from Cabelaís. 58 rooms, seven whirlpool rooms, heated indoor pool, free breakfast, small conference room, free wireless high-speed Internet access, exercise area.

Quality Inn & Suites1225 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 242-6000. 161 rooms, 34 suites, some Jacuzzi rooms, cable TV, free hot breakfast, laundry facilities, fi tness center, indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, banquet meeting room, three board rooms, ballroom, children stay free, free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, microwaves in all rooms.

Days Inn & Suites1900 Welcome Way, Monroe, 289-2330. 111 rooms, outdoor pool, drive-thru check-in, senior discount, voicemail, free breakfast 6-10 a.m.

Sleep Inn29101 commerce Dr., Flat Rock 782-9898. 62 rooms, three stories, interior corridors, free breakfast, indoor pool, indoor Jacuzzi, fi tness center, pets allowed, Internet, birthday party room.

Sleep Inn1230 Dexter St., Milan, 439-1400. 10 miles from Cabelaís, 64 rooms, free continental breakfast, indoor pool, exercise room, meeting room, free Wi-Fi.

Star Motel335 E. Lewis Ave., Milan, 439-2448. 15 rooms, weekly rates.

Sunset Motel450 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, 242-3448. 13 rooms. Free Wi-Fi, next to great restaurants.

Super 84163 Super 8 Dr., Luna Pier, 848-8880. 49 rooms, meeting room.

GolfMost of the courses have promotions such as senior or junior discounts, early or twilight rates, weekly specials, rewards points or seasonal memberships. Holidays are normally on the weekend rates. Check the course Web sites or call for additional information, including greens fees.

Bedford Hills Golf Club6400 Jackman Rd., Temperance, 854-4653,www.bedfordhillsgolf.com

Carleton Glen Golf Club13470 Grafton Rd., Carleton, 654-6201

Carrington Golf Club911 St. James Park Ave., Monroe, 241-0707www.golfcarrington.com

Cherrywood Golf Club7910 Whiteford Center Rd., Ottawa Lake, 856-6669www.cherrywoodgolfclub.com

Deme Acres Golf Course17655 Albain Rd., Petersburg, 279-1151www.demeacres.com

Dundee Golf Club13851 S. Custer Rd., Dundee, 529-2321

Giant Oak Golf Club1024 Valetta Dr., Temperance, 847-6733giantoakgolfclub.com

Green Meadows Golf Course1555 Strasburg Rd., Monroe, 242-5566greenmeadowsgolf.com

Lake Erie Metropark14786 Lee Rd., Rockwood, 379-0048metroparks.com

The Legacy by Arthur Hills7677 US-223, Ottawa Lake, 854-1101playlegacy.com

Thorne Brothers at Lilac Golf Course9090 Armstrong Rd., Newport, 586-7555lilacgolf.com

Links at Lake Erie14727 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe, 384-1177linksatlakeerie.com

Macks Golf Station130 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 241-6227mackinnongolf.com.indoorgolf

Maple Grove Golf Course6360 Secor Rd., Lambertville, [email protected]

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Monroe Golf & Country Club611 Cole Rd., Monroe, 241-5190mgcc.net.

Old Town Golf and Sportland6724 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 242-4476

Quarry Ridge Golf Center6981 Clark Rd., Ottawa Lake, 888-1020quarryridge.com

Raisin River Golf Club1500 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 289-3700raisinrivergolf.com

Riverview Highlands15015 Sibley Rd., Riverview, 479-2266riverviewhighlands.com

Sand Wedge Golf Course5123 St. Anthony Rd., Ottawa Lake, 854-1844

Sandy Creek Golf Course3177 Heiss Rd., Monroe, 242-7200

Tamaron Country Club2162 W. Alexis Rd., Toledo (419) 474-0501tamaroncc.com

Thorne Hills Golf Course12915 Sumpter Rd., Carleton, 587-2332thornehills.com

Wesburn Golf and Country Club5617 S. Huron River Dr., South Rockwood, 379-3555info:wesburngolf.com

Whiteford Valley Golf Club7980 Beck Rd., Ottawa Lake, 856-4545whitefordvalleygolf.com

Willow Metropark22900 Huron River Dr, New Boston, 753-4040. Greens fees (walking/with cart)metroparks.com

Woelmer’s Golf Range2569 Strasburg Rd., Monroe, 269-3424, driving range.woelmersgolf.com

Wolf Creek Golf Club6363 Burton Rd., Adrian, (517) 265-3944

Things to do

Calder Dairy Farm9334 Finzel Rd., Carleton, 654-2622. Working farm, dairy and country store serving farm-style ice cream. Walk-in visitors welcome from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Group tours by appointment; group tour fee includes ice cream, hayride and a chance to feed a calf a bottle and milk a cow.www.calderdairy.com

Francis Family YMCA2000 W. Dean Rd., Temperance, 850-9622. Indoor six-lane swimming pool, family leisure pool, fi tness center, teen center, climbing wall, gymnasium, aerobic studio, KidZone, physical therapy and rehabilitation center, chapel, locker rooms. Open daily.www.ymcatoledo.org

La-Z-Boy Center at Monroe County Community College1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, ticket hotline 384-4272. Houses Meyer Theater. Venue for performing arts such as plays, dance productions, concerts, fi lms and other community events. Rooms available for business training and meetings.www.monroeccc.edu or facebook.com/lazyboycenter

Monroe Family YMCA1111 W. Elm Ave., Monroe, 241-2606. Indoor six-lane pool, two gymnasiums, wellness center, strength-training equipment, weight room, racquetball, indoor tennis courts, bike path, locker rooms, infl atables, family

lounge, sauna, hot tubs and hydro massage. Birthday party and other rentals available. 24 hr access to fi tness center. Memberships and day passes available. Hours are 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; facilities close one hour earlier in the summer months; closed most holidays. ymcaofmonroe.org

Monroe Multi-Sports Complex333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, 242-1300. Public ice skating, learn to skate, youth and adult ice hockey, youth and adult soccer. Can be rented for parties or special events.www.monroemultisports.com

Monroe RiverwalkConcrete walkway along the edge of the River Raisin in Monroe from the Martin Luther King Jr. Pedestrian Bridge off W. Front St. to the Veterans Parking Lot just east of S. Macomb St. Benches along the way, small park.

River Raisin Centre for the Arts114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 242-7722. Restored art deco theater, venue for national and local live productions. Seasonal subscriber series offered for variety of entertainment events. Also offers educational programs such as music, dance and theater classes.www.riverraisincentre.org.

River Raisin Heritage TrailGreenways trail that connects Sterling State Park, the ford Marsh located within the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, the River Raisin National Battlefi eld Park and downtown Monroe.

Monuments and MarkersMonroe County residents are

proud of their history and their commitment to the country. Evidence of that can be found at the numerous historical sites and war monuments that dot the area.

Korean War MemorialN. Custer Rd. west of Telegraph Rd. along the River Raisin in Monroe. Built in 1990, the memorial pays tribute to the 27 Monroe County residents who served and died in the Korean War.

Martha Barker Country Store3815 N. Custer Rd. at Raisinville Rd., Monroe, 240-7780. General store circa 1910-20 decorated with items from old general stores in Monroe County and some sale items such as candies and small souvenir items. Group tours by appointment. The Listening Post features sound recordings about the River Raisin, Navarre-Anderson Trading Post, life in early Monroe and the Papermill School. Free Open Seasonally - summer hours.

Monroe County Historical Museum126 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 240-7780. Displays include highlights of early Monroe, Gen. George Armstrong Custer, Indian lore and other special topics. Open 7 days, Monday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-15. Late hours on Thursday till 7:00. Guided tours by appointment. Archives open by appointment. Suggested donation is $4 for adults, $2 for youth 5-17. Closed Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Yearís Eve, New Yearís Day.historicmonroecounty.org

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Monroe County Labor History Museum41 W. Front St., Monroe, in the Philip Murray Building. Exhibits feature Michigan labor history from 1800 to the present. Museum is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission to the museum is always free.monroelabor.org.

Monroe County Vietnam Veterans MuseumHeck Park, 1095 N. Dixie Hwy., just west of I-75, Monroe, 240-7780. Walk of freedom and memorial dedicated to veterans who served in Southeast Asia. Displays provided by Monroe County veterans. E-mail [email protected].

Navarre-Anderson Trading Post3775 N. Custer Rd., east of Raisinville Rd., Monroe, 240-7780. Trading post building

is believed to be the oldest wooden structure in Michigan. Group tours by appointment. Free.

Old Mill Museum242 Toledo St. off M-50, Dundee, 529-8596. 1850s Greek Revival gristmill houses, artifacts form Dundee and surrounding areas, also Native American displays. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. Open noon-4 p.m. Fridays through Mondays. Gift shop. Call for private tours or room rentals. Admission is free but donations are welcome.www.dundeeoldmill.com

River Raisin National Battlefi eld Park Visitor Center1403 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, 243-7136. Interpretive center offers displays that explain local

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battle sites. Pets are allowed in the park and on the hiking trails, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Use of metal detectors or hunting for relics is forbidden. National Park Service rules and guidelines apply. Admission is free. Hours: Visitor Center open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; grounds open sunrise to sunset.www.nps.gov/rira.

Sawyer Homestead320 E. Front St., Monroe, 242-0168. Available for rentals, tours by appointment.

Statute of Gen. George A. CusterN. Monroe St. and W. Elm Ave., Monroe. Designed by sculptor Edward Potter and dedicated by President Taft in 1910.

War on Terror MonumentVeterans Park, 1671 N. Custer

Rd., west of N. Telegraph Rd. along the River Raisin Monroe. Honors those who have been killed during fi ghting after Sept. 11, 2001. A monument honoring local troops who served in Operations Desert Shield and Storm also sits on this site.

World Wars MonumentVeterans Park, 1671 N. Custer Rd., west of N. Telegraph Rd. along the River Raisin in Monroe. Built in 1998, the names of 56 World War I and 221 World War II servicemen killed in action are engraved on six granite slabs.

82nd Airborne Division MonumentDedicated to paratroopers who have served and are serving with the only active paratroopersí unit. Michigan Welcome Center, I-75, LaSalle Township.

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“ HOW DO THE ARTS CREATE ENERGY?”The arts awaken curiosity, creativity and the desire for

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people and the communities they live in. Through support of

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MarinasThe only Lake Erie port in Michigan, Monroe County hosts many marinas. Full-service marinas have gas and general boat parts available. Some marinas have house boats and others sell groceries.

Angler’s Fish Camp6647 Waters Edge, Monroe, 457-9600. 100 slips, parking next to your boat. Nearest marina to the freeway. Direct access to Lake Erie.

Bi-State Marine Service7120 Summit St., Erie, 848-4749E-mail: [email protected] docking and storage available; new and used boat and trailer sales; parts, service and accessories available for all makes and models. Open seven days. bistatemarine.com

Brest Bay Marina4088 Brest Rd., Newport, 289-1234. Full-service marina, 360 slips in the water, 125 rack and launch slips; winter storage. Parts, service. Gas docks open year round. brestbaymarina.com

Detroit Beach Boat Club3028 Harborview St., Monroe, 289-3222. Private boat club marina. For membership information, visit detroitbeachboatclub.com

Erie Party Shoppe & Docks14128 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe, 457-0006. Not a full-service marina. Groceries, fi shing licenses and tackle.

Gibraltar Boat Yard28731 N. Gibraltar Rd.,

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Parts • Service • AccessoriesParts • Service • AccessoriesDockage • Rack & Launch

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4088 Brest • Monroe734-289-1234 (3 miles east of I-75, off Dixie Hwy.) www.brestbaymarina.com

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Gibraltar, 676-3177. Located on the Trenton Channel fl owing into Lake Erie. Full-service marina and boat service with boat dockage for large or small boats. Cement docks with large cleats; fuel station; boat hoist up to 40 tons; indoor/outdoor storage; showers/bath house; electricity and fresh water dockside; gazebo and grilling area; marine store; free Wi-Fi; live minnows and bait.www.gbymi.com

Harbor Marine13930 Bridge Dr., Bolles Harbor, Monroe, 241-2833. E-mail: [email protected] Full-service marina. Rack and launch; boat sales, service and repair; winter storage.harbormarineboats.com

Humbug Marina13400 Middle Gibraltar Rd.,

Gibraltar, 676-6633. E-mail: [email protected]. Family-owned full-service marina since 1969. Where the lower Detroit River meets Lake Erie. Marina includes 600 wells ranging 18 feet to 50 feet and a rack and launch space accommodating up to 316 boats; complete mechanical repair service, specializing in outdrive repair and hoist service up to 35 tons; summer dockage and winter storage.www.humbugmarina.com

John Fisher’s Marina2961 E. Sterns Rd., Erie, 848-6721. No boat docking. Mainly repair and parts shop, sales, storage.

Lost Peninsula Marina6300 Edgewater Dr., Erie, 723-7466. Full-service marina. Clubhouse, 550 fl oating docks, 24-hour security, shower facilities, swimming pool, winter

storage.lostpeninsulamarina.com

Monroe Boat Club7932 Bolles Harbor Dr., Monroe, 243-8935. Private boat club marina.www.monroeboatclub.org

North Cape Yacht Club11850 Toledo Beach Rd., LaSalle, 242-5081. Private yacht club marina. For membership information, visit ncyc.net

Riverfront Marina1560 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, 242-0737. Full-service marina. Dockage, storage, rack and launch, gas, convenience store, winter storage.

River Raisin Marina and Campground2502 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, (313) 575-4367. E-mail: [email protected].

70 deep-water slips, 300-foot wide by 22-foot deep channel; seasonal weekly/monthly store and launch; winter and summer storage for boats, trailers, campers and RVs; shrink wrap; haul-out facility; pump-out facility; security fence; mechanic on site. Campsites with docks along Mason Run and River Raisin. Follow and like us on Facebook.riverraisinmarina.com

Rose Harbor Marina13468 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe, 241-1545. Seasonal dockage, boat and trailer storage, boat rentals, launching ramps, repair service, bait and tackle, party store. www. Roseharbor.com

Swan Yacht Basin5898 Trombley Rd., Newport, 586-2762. Family owned more than 50 years. Added

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2502 East Elm, Monroe, MI 48161(I-75, exit 14, turn left, 1/2 mile east on north side of the River Raisin)

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call or text: 313-575-4367

• Full Hook-up Campground and Seasonal and Short Term Camping for Campers and Tents

• New Bath House with Handicap access

• Parklike Setting Plenty of shade from the abundance of trees

• Plenty Parking for Cars and Trailers. • Bring your Bicycles to go on the River Raisin Heritage Trail System which connects to Downtown Historic Monroe, Sterling State Park, and the National Battlefi eld Park.

• RV/Tent Waterfront Sites

• State of the art Pump-out for Boats

• Store and Launch, or ‘Just Store’ your Camper, Boat or Trailer for the Season.

• Perfect Location. At the end of the NO WAKE ZONE. Direct access. Less than a mile from Lake Erie and 29 miles to Put In Bay.

The City of Monroe’s only Campground.It’s a dream combination !

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more slips, shore power and navigational night lights, rack and launch; full-service MerCruiser, OMC and Volvo repair shop; parts department and computer links to several out-of-state wholesale houses for fast delivery of parts that are not locally available; new gas dock; expanded inside/outside storage areas; on-site, well-stocked convenience store including fi shing equipment, bait, boat maintenance supplies and other conveniences.

Toledo Beach Marina734-3800, exit 9, off I-75. Toledo Beach Marina is a full-service, year-round facility with 550 deep-water boat slips and service for rack and launch storage; located in a naturally protected harbor surrounded by untouched green space on 250 acres of land; heated swimming pool, playscape, picnic areas, laundry facilities; partnership formed with Jefferson Beach Marina on Lake St. Clair in 2011.

Trout’s Yacht Basin7970 Bolles Harbor Dr., Monroe, 242-5545. Full-service marina; full service shop for Mercury outboard and MerCruiser engines. 100 slips.Troutsyachtbasin.com

Boat RentalsFisherman’s Cave7120 Summit St., Erie; 848-3935. Fishing and pleasure boat rental, including 14-foot aluminums, pontoons in various sizes ranging from 15-24 feet; variety of live bait and tackle; Michigan and Ohio DNR license agent; convenience store.www.fi shermanscave.com

Rose Harbor Marina(Lake Erie)13468 LaPlaisance Rd., Monroe,

241-1545. Launching ramps, boat rental, bait and tackle, repair service, party store.roseharbor.com

Boat LaunchesHalfway Creek(Lake Erie) Nearest town: Erie. Launching ramp suitable for medium-sized and smaller boats only; no camping; parking for 30 cars.

Hellenberg Field (River Raisin)Nearest town: Monroe. Located E. Front St. near Eastchester St., 1 mile west of I-75, exit at E. Front St. Launching ramp available for all trailer-hauled watercraft; parking for 50 cars.

Hoffman Memorial(Lake Erie) — Nearest town: Monroe. Located on Algonquin St., Bolles Harbor, 1 mile east off I75, exit at LaPlaisance Rd. (Exit 11). Launching area for medium and small boats.

Otter Creek Mouth(Lake Erie) — Nearest town: LaSalle. Located on N. Otter Creek Rd. Ramp suitable for medium and smaller boats only.

Pointe Mouillee(Lake Erie) — Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, 37205 Mouillee Rd., Rockwood. 379-9692. Launching area available for most types of boats except for very large.

Sterling State Park(Lake Erie) — 2800 N. State Park Rd., Monroe; 289-2715. Jerry C. Bartnik Memorial Access Site. Includes restrooms and fi sh-cleaning station. 250 parking spaces. Annual state park recreation passports available.

Whiting Plant(Lake Erie) — Nearest town; Erie. Launching ramp suitable for car-top boats and canoes

only; no camping; parking for 20 cards.

Canoeing/KayakingRiver Raisin Canoe Livery1151 Plank Rd., Dundee; 529-9029. Trip lengths; hourly to all day. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals; pontoon cruises; primitive campsites available. Recreation area. Reservations recommended.

Boat Repairs & PartsAction Marine1335 Sterns Rd., Erie, 848-2829

Bi-State Marine7120 Summit St., Erie, 848-4749Bistatemarine.com

Brest Bay Marina4088 Brest Rd., Newport, 289-1234Brestbaymarina.com

Checker Marine3280 Stein Rd., LaSalle, 243-2683

Harbor marine13930 Bridge Dr., Bolles Harbor, Monroe, 241-2833Harbormarineboats.com

Trout’s Yacht Basin7970 Bolles Harbor Dr., Monroe. 242-5545

Charter FishingThe “Walleye Capital of the World” offers many charter fi shing services on Lake Erie out of Monroe County ports. For more information, log on to any of these Web sites: monroeinfo.com/recreation-fi shing_charterfi shing. Php.charterwalleye.com, www.micharterboats.com/erie/index.thml

The following are many of the charter fi shing boats operating out of Monroe County marinas.

They are being listed by location where the boats are docked.

BOLLES HARBORDouble Trouble Sportfi shing ChartersCat. Jason Soave, (517) 376-0935 or (866) 972-2824.fi shdoubletroublecom

Kathy’s BoyzCapt. Bruce Bonner, Taylor (313) 295-1533www.kathysboyz3.com

LeChasseur Sport Fishing ChartersCapt. Nick Giarmo, 13846 Bayside Dr., 242-5721.Lechasseurcharters.com

Legal Limit ChartersCapt. Richard Spieth, 11833 Kruse Rd., Petersburg, 854-5900. (419) 356-5018.legallimitcharters.net

Sea Bee Sportfi shing ChartersCapt. Robert Presson, Monroe, 770-1409.seabeesportfi shingcharters.com

Trade Winds Charter ServiceCapt. Jim Ulrich, P.O. Box 141, LaSalle, 777-4006.tradewindscharter.com

BREST BAYGreat Lake Fishing Charters LLCCapt. Eric Stuecher, Shelby Township, (888)899-GLFC.www.glfc.net

Puddle Jumper ChartersCapt. Charles J. Baker, Ypsilanti, 904-0386.puddlejumpercharters.com

LUNA PIERKingfi sher Charter LLCCapt. Dave Benore, 647 Bentley Dr., Monroe, 734-755-8575.kingfi shercharters.net

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Mi-Hi Charters Inc.Capt. Steve martin, Troy, (248)879-0825.minicharters.com

Stray Cat Charter FishingCapt. John Giszczak, Willis, 787-0030.strawycatsportfi shingcharters.com

Wet Net Sportfi shing ChartersCapt. Rodney Perry, Adrian, (517) 403-5050.wetnetcharters.com

TOLEDO BEACHFinpower Fishing ChartersCapt. Richard Laaksonen, Ludington, (231) 843-6634.fi npowercharters.com

Fish On II ChartersCapt. Eddie McMillion, Wayne, 721-9257.fi shonlakeerie.com

Free Spirit Sport Fishing ChartersCapt. Mike (K) Koslakiewicz, Dearborn Heights, 818-0439.freespiritcharter.com

Hooked Up Sportfi shing ChartersCapt. Russ Branham, Macomb, (586) 915-9162.www.hookedupruss.com

Just Look’n ChartersCapt. Bob Keeney, Brighton, (586) 942-0441.www.walleyecentral.com/Just-Lookn/index.shtml

Old Friends Charter ServiceCapt. Charles Justice, 1485 Lloyd Rd., Dundee, 529-3150.www.gowalleyefi shing.com/gowalleye

R&D Sportfi shing ChartersCapt. Ronald Levitan Jr., Milford, (248) 684-4237.passintime.com

Spinner N Spoon Sportfi shing ChartersCapt. Paul Bolling, LaSalle, (734) 735-6793.www.spinnernspoon.com

True Lies for WalleyesCapt. William Pierce, Haslett, (517) 339-9107 or (517) 648-2049.trueliescharters.com

Lake Erie Fishing PiersEast end of E. Front St., Monroe, at Detroit Edison Co.ís Monroe Power Plant. Features 10 piers. The site is open from dawn to dusk through fall. Parking on north side of E. Front, restroom facilities.

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