Houghton Lake Rotary Club

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Last night was something truly special.

To our incredible community, thank you. We are still in awe of the turnout, the energy, and the overwhelming generosity that filled the room. You didn’t just attend an event, you showed up for a mission. You believed in what we do, and because of that, something powerful happened. Every single winner of a cash prize chose to give it right back to our club. That kind of generosity is rare, and it speaks volumes about the heart of this community.

We also want to recognize the many sponsors and donors who sponsored a property and generously contributed items to our auction. Your support created the experience, the excitement, and the opportunity for us to raise meaningful funds.

You are the reason the night was possible.

And to everyone who attended because of you, the impact doesn’t end here. You will see the difference this makes in our community. You will see it in the students who receive scholarships, the nonprofits who are strengthened, and the dreams that are finally able to move forward because Rotary can support them from what we did at this event.

A heartfelt thank you to the Four Seasons Event Barn for hosting us for the fifth time. Your continued partnership gives us the time and space needed to bring this event to life. To Albatross 19 Social House, thank you for the incredible food that made the evening even more memorable. To our DJ, TMC Entertainment, thank you for keeping the night high energy and flowing seamlessly.

And to our Rotarians, our wonderful Rotarians, this night was built by you. From 8 months of preparation to the final moments of the event, you gave it everything you had. And last night especially, your hard work, teamwork, and dedication truly shined. This event doesn’t happen without your commitment to service and to this community. It was truly amazing what we were able to accomplish together! It was an auction that we will never forget.

Most importantly, we design this night as a way to say thank you to our community. Thank you for supporting our mission, for believing in the work we do, and for being part of something bigger. We wanted to create an experience you wouldn’t forget and because of all of you, that’s exactly what happened.

Last night wasn’t just a success. It was a powerful reminder of what a generous, united group of people can do together!!! The impact of last night will be felt across our community for many years to come❤️

04/25/2026

🚨🎲 HOUGHTON LAKE-OPOLY AUCTION IS TODAY! 🎲🚨

It’s almost time to PASS GO, COLLECT THE FUN, and GIVE BACK BIG to our community! 💛

We still have tickets available at the door for $50 — don’t miss your chance to be part of our BIGGEST night of the year!

🍽️ Come hungry because Albatross 19 Social House is bringing the flavor with an incredible experince that you don't want to miss, plus enjoy our OPEN BAR all night long 🍻

🎲 HERE’S WHAT MAKES THIS NIGHT NEXT LEVEL:

This isn’t just an auction… it’s a FULLY INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE 🎉

🧾 You’ll get your own personal Houghton Lake-Opoly board

🎯 Complete activities & collect stamps all night

🎟️ Turn it in for a CHANCE to play on our LIFE-SIZED board!

🎉 GAMES, PRIZES & OPOLY CHAOS:

🍷 Wine Pull & Barrel of Booze
→ Win bottles AND Opoly Money 💰wait untol you see whos on the money!

💵 Opoly Money = over $1,500 in Opoly Money available thanks to our sponsors!
→ Win Opoly Money to Use ONLY at checkout towards your Silent & Live Auction items
→ Opoly money is Not valid for auction games + not redeemable for cash

🎁 Community Chest
→ Make a donation and receive a special card + perks like Get Out Of Jail Free Cards
→ Feel good AND level up your game 🙌

🚨 JAIL (Fan Favorite 😂)
→ Buy a “Go To Jail” card for $5
→ When the sirens go off… send ANYONE to jail 😈
→ Yes… this is your moment to put your spouse or friends behind bars

💡 GUEST TIPS FOR THE NIGHT:

💵 1. BRING CASH!
Games, raffles, prizes — you’ll want to jump into everything!

🛍️ 2. PLAN YOUR STRATEGY

See all of our auction items in a previous post on our page.

Make your list — our Rotarians will help you find everything!

🎉 3. HAVE FUN!

🍽️ Amazing food from Albatross 19

🍹 Open Bar

🎲 Games, prizes, and surprises ALL NIGHT

📍 Four Seasons Event Barn
80 N 8 Mile Rd, Lake City, MI

🕓 Doors Open at 4PM

🎟️ Tickets Available at the Door – $50
Includes dinner, open bar, and entry to win $500 CASH!

💛 Every dollar raised supports local grants & scholarships right here in our community.

🎲 Let’s pack the house, raise BIG money, and make this a night to remember at the 27th Houghton Lake Rotary Service Auction - Houghton Lake Opoly

04/25/2026

🎲💛HOUGHTON LAKE-OPOLY — COMMUNITY CHEST💛🎲

Community Chest is proudly sponsored by the Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF)!

If there was ever a perfect fit for Community Chest… this is it. 💙

The Roscommon County Community Foundation continues to be a driving force for good across our entire county. In 2025 alone, RCCF award an incredible $870,000+ in scholarships and grants for Roscommon County —the most impactful year in their history. 🙌

RCCF is not only meeting today’s needs, but building a stronger tomorrow—supporting everything from education and youth programs to food security, health care, and community resilience. Their innovative programs like Give365 (just $1 a day!) and new responsive grant opportunities are helping turn small acts of generosity into BIG community impact. 💥

And they’re not just sponsoring—they’re showing up in full force!

🎩🎲 Advance to Community Chest with RCCF!🎲🎩
The entire RCCF team will be at the 27th Houghton Lake Rotary Service Auction - Houghton Lake Opoly, running a game that you won’t want to miss:

💰 How to play?
👉 Make a $10 donation to one (or ALL THREE!) Rotary Funds at RCCF:
• Houghton Lake Rotary Club General Fund
• Houghton Lake Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship
• Thomas L. McNamara Memorial Rotary Parks Fund

🎴 Draw a Community Chest Card…
💥 But choose wisely—5 cards hold special advantages that could change your fate at the auction!

This is your chance to do good AND gain an edge—now that’s a winning move. 😉

We are incredibly grateful for RCCF’s partnership, their belief in community, and their continued support of the Houghton Lake Rotary Auction and our mission.

🎟️ Join us this Saturday April 25th at the Four Seasons Event Barn!

04/24/2026

🎲🚨 LAST CALL BEFORE WE SELL OUT! 🚨🎲

Don’t pass GO… don’t miss this! The 27th Houghton Lake Rotary Service Auction - Houghton Lake Opoly is almost completely SOLD OUT

🎟️ Here’s what’s left:
🐾 ONLY 15 tickets at The Pet Parlor
🚪 25 tickets will be available at the door

Once they’re gone… they’re GONE. 💨

💬 Want to lock yours in? Message us NOW to reserve your tickets before someone else snags your spot! BEWARE of scammers, only get your tickets from us or someone you know.

🎲 Get ready for a night full of:
💰 BIG auction wins
🎉 Games, laughs, and surprises
🏡 Houghton Lake-Opoly fun (yes… the LIFE-SIZED board!)
❤️ Supporting local community grants & scholarships

This is your chance to be part of one of the most fun nights of the year… and trust us — you do NOT want to land on “Missed Out"

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

🚨🎁 AUCTION ITEM ALERT! 🎁🚨

This is your sign… you NEED to be at the auction to get your hands on this one! 👀🔥

We’ve got some absolutely AMAZING items lined up this year — and this featured item is one you won’t want to miss your chance to bid on! 💥

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, score a unique experience, or grab something incredible at a great value… THIS is why you come to the Rotary Auction! 🙌

🎲 Join us THIS SATURDAY, April 25th at the
Four Seasons Event Barn

🍻 Open Bar
🍽️ Delicious food
🎁 One-of-a-kind auction items
🎉 High-energy fun all night long

👉 The catch? You HAVE to be there to win it.

Don’t wait… tickets are going FAST and we are getting close to SOLD OUT! 😱

💥 Come for the fun… leave with something AMAZING 💥

04/22/2026

🎲YOUR SHOPPING LIST STARTS NOW… THE AUCTION ITEMS ARE LIVE!🎲

TIP: Best Viewed on a desktop or laptop computer! We are working on optimizing this better to view on mobile and will update this later today.

The 27th Houghton Lake Rotary Service Auction - Houghton Lake Opoly Item List has officially DROPPED! 🔥
👉 Silent Auction ✔️
👉 Live Auction ✔️

Get ready to plan your strategy, make your list, and come ready to WIN BIG 🏆

These incredible items were generously donated by our amazing local businesses and community members ❤️ — and trust us… you’re going to want A LOT of them 😍

💡 Pro Tip: Come with a game plan… because once bidding starts, it’s ON!

🎲 And remember… this isn’t just an auction… it’s a FULL GAME NIGHT EXPERIENCE:

🔒JAIL IS OPEN!
Pay $5 and send ANYONE to jail for 1 minute 😈

🎁 COMMUNITY CHEST PERKS
Donate and earn a Community Chest Card for perks like:
👉 FIRST in line at the bar 🍻
👉 LAST RIGHTS to bid after the auction closes 👀

🃏 GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARDS
Yes… you’ll want one 😉

💰 OPOLY CASH ALL NIGHT LONG
We’re giving away OVER $1,500 in Opoly Cash 💸
👉 Use it toward auction items
👉 Nobody walks away empty handed!

🎲 PLAY OUR LIFE-SIZED Houghton Lake-Opoly BOARD🤯

🎉 Open Bar
🍽️ Amazing Food
💰 Chance to WIN $500 CASH

❤️ The BEST part?
Every dollar raised goes right back into our community through local grants and scholarships— supporting projects, programs, and people right here in Houghton Lake.

⚠️ IMPORTANT – SCAM ALERT!⚠️
We’ve seen scammers trying to sell fake tickets 😡
👉 ONLY purchase from us directly or someone you know and trust
👉 Message us if you want to verify tickets before buying

🎟️ Tickets are VERY LIMITED and going FAST!
The Pet Parlor has 15 more tickets available — don’t wait, get them today!

👉 Check out the item list, build your wish list, and grab your tickets before we SELL OUT!🎲🔥