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Immanuel to hold VBS

ESCANABA — Immanuel Lutheran Church will be holding a vacation Bible school at the church Aug. 6 through Aug. 9

At the vacation Bible School, called “Shipwrecked VBS,” kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and eat yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love.

Kids will also learn to look for evidence of God all around them through “God Sightings.” Each day concludes with the “Sail Away Sendoff” that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time for supper at 5:30 p.m.

Shipwrecked is for kids from 3 to 12 and will run from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. each day. Registration forms are on the church website: www.immanuelescanaba.org.

For more information, call (906) 786-6771. The church office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Benefit choral concert

ESCANABA — There will be a benefit choral concert and community hymn sing for the Keweenaw flood relief at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish, 701 1st Ave. S. in Escanaba on Friday, July 20. The event will begin at 7 p.m.

A freewill offering will be collected and all proceeds will be donated to the disaster relief fund of the Keweenaw Community Foundation.

Isabella farmers’ market starts Friday, July 20

ISABELLA — The Isabella Community Hall, located at the intersection of US 2 and County Road 495, will host its seasonal farmers’ market on Fridays beginning July 20. The markets will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The farmers’ market feaures baked goods and vegetables, available along with a free cup of coffee, cookie, and great conversations.

Lecture series at East Ludington Gallery

ESCANABA — The East Ludington Gallery, 1007 Ludington St. Escanaba, will be having a Lecture series the third Thursday of every Month.

This month will be Tracy Anderson – Scratchboard. The art of scratchboard involves using various tools on white clayboard that has been painted black to create art with exceptional detail and realism.

The lecture will take place on July 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge.

Escanaba Eagles host ­breakfast this Sunday

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Eagles1088 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 at the Eagles Hall 608 Ludington Street, Escanaba. A fee will be charged. The public is welcome to attend.

For more information, please call the Eagles Club at (906) 786-3451.

NARFE Chapter 1900 pasty picnic July 25

MARQUETTE — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 1900 will hold its annual members’ pasty picnic at noon, Wednesday, July 25, at the Crossroads Restaurant on M553 and CR480 south of Marquette.

This year’s event will celebrate the chapter’s 35th anniversary and will include recognition of people who have been chapter members for 30 years or more.

The meal will include a pasty, cole slaw and non-alcoholic beverage. The meal is free for Chapter 1900 members and one guest per member. Members must register for the meal by July 18, by contacting Diana Peterson at 906-225-0333, or Clyde and Maggie Morgan at 906-475-0362

Legislators, legislative candidates and their representatives have been invited for brief remarks. A memorial service will honor NARFE members who passed away in the past year.

The pasty picnic takes the place of the regular monthly NARFE meeting for July.

NARFE Chapter 1900 includes members from the Marquette, Escanaba, Rapid River, Houghton, Hancock and Ontonagon areas. For additional information about the chapter, please call 906-475-0362.

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