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Cathy Bolton to perform Aug. 22 in Bark River

BARK RIVER — The Rheaume-Knauf Bark River American Legion Post 438 Auxillary, of Bark River, will sponsor singer, songwriter, guitarist, and international recording artist Cathy Bolton on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Bolton will be performing during an ice cream social at the senior center on D Road in Bark River, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Bolton will present selections from her 10th album of songs, “Back To My Roots – Volume II,” a folk album celebrating 25 years of music, as well as songs from her other albums.

The concert will be held outside in the park, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the senior center building.

The cost of the event is a free will offering, with all proceeds going to the U.P. Honor Flight.

For more information about Bolton and her music, visit www.cathybolton.com.

Free community picnic Tuesday in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Our Place Community Center will be having a community outreach free picnic lunch on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Ludington Park Pavilion. Hot dogs, brats, chips, cookies, and water will be served from noon until the food is gone, rain or shine.

SERA lunch Sept. 10

ESCANABA — U.P. Chapter 16 State Employee Retirees (SERA) September Luncheon will be on Monday, Sept. 10, noon at the Highland Golf Club, located west of Escanaba.

Call Arlene at 906-786-7199 or Frank 906-786-2965 for reservations.

Legion Auxiliary Unit 71 holds special meeting

GLADSTONE — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71 of Gladstone will be holding a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, located at 802 Delta Ave. in Gladstone.

Dance in Rock Sept. 9

ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd, on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by The County Express. There is a cost to attend the dance and a free will donation lunch will be available.

For more information, call Alice at 906-356-6588. All proceeds benefit the senior corporation.

Compassionate Friends meeting Thursday

ESCANABA — Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to attend the meeting on Thursday, Aug. 23, of the Southern Upper Peninsula Chapter of the Compassionate Friends. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. in the front conference room at Escanaba High School. Use 3rd Ave. South off the highway and make a quick left into the front of the high school parking lot. Then use the front entrance and once inside, take an immediate left to the third room on the left.

Compassionate Friends is a non-profit self-help bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child.

When a child dies at any age or for any reason, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides a highly personal comfort, hope and support for every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

The group has more than 625 chapters in the United States.

Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of most months. To learn more about Compassionate Friends, visit the national website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call Neil or Betty at 786-0477.

Bridge meetings every week at Civic Center

ESCANABA — Bridge for beginners, those who want to brush up, or just get more playing in will meet Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Escanaba. For more information, call 786-8448 or 399-9535.

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