Scheduled Summer Activities   The Original Blessing of the Bikes May 16-18   Event drew more than 5,000 motorcyclists to the area. In addition to major partying on Friday and Saturday at The Red Rooster, the Boogie Down M/C hosted a party at the Lot Owners Facility and an afterhours gathering around a massive bonfire in the woods that lasted til 5 a.m.   Season Kick-Off Celebration @ Morton’s Motel May 24, 2008   Motown recording legend Martha Reeves was the featured guest at this free community appreciation picnic and Idlewild season opener celebration, singing some of her classic tunes and signing autographs for enthusiastic fans.   The Will May 30-June 1                               A stage play presented by Central Michigan University and held at the Idlewild Historical Museum and Cultural Center.   The Strut  June 13-15 A stage play by the Idlewild Theater Company appears at the Idlewild Historical Museum and Cultural Center. Tickets cost $10.   Juneteenth Retreat & Freedom Picnic @ Morton’s Motel June 20-22   Spend two days in historic Idlewild and enjoy fellowship and festivities with a special film fest, poetry, music and dancing and an outdoor feast. Enjoy a historical tour of this 95 year-old black-owned resort community. Go bike-riding, sun bathing, or dare to cruise up the state preserved Pere-Marquette River in a canoe, kayak or raft. Hang out and toast freedom and the ongoing struggle with friends at the Red Rooster!   WEEKEND RETREAT PACKAGE: 2 nights lodging at Morton's Motel, four meals, and all festivities.*   COST: $150 per person or $200 for couples.   * Boating on Pere-Marquette River is an option at additional cost.   Make reservations at (313) 969-5271   Trout-O-Rama Festival June 25-29    Carnival and street festival with amusement rides and vendors.   Annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks July 4   Community parade around Lake Idlewild. Fireworks commence at nightfall.   FISH FRY @ MORTON'S MOTEL July 4   Famous catfish and perch dinners sold to benefit the Mattie H. Ware Community Fund. Starts at noon, ends when fish runs out. So, don't procrastinate!     Idlewild MusicFest on William's Island July 10-12                               Back by popular demand, Bobby Rush will be one of the featured acts in this annual live lakefront concert with many other nationally renowned gospel, jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues artists. Thursday, July 10,  is Gospel  Night with free admission. Tickets required on Friday and Saturday. $10 in advance and $15 at the gate.   8th Annual Lake County Car Show July 27                               Annual benefit for the D.A.R.E. program lures hundreds of classic car enthusiasts and spectators.   Idlewild Jazz Festival August 2                               Popular annual outdoor jazz concert with Robin Eubanks headlining. See www.idlewildjazzfest.com for more information.   National Idlewild Week August 9-16   Seven days of festivities drawing Idlewild property owners and friends from across the country, with each day being hosted by one of the six Idlewild charter organizations and the national organization.   ==============================   The Red Rooster Bar & Grill is open for business!   It is where good food, good music and good friends converge to give you a good time!   Check out its famous catfish or whole wing dinners; or try one of the new menu items, including tender and tasty grilled steak dinners or the grilled chicken sandwich.   Drink specials daily. Currently, open Thursday through Sunday. Call (231) 745-7333 to place a carry-out order.