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Hunters' Bake Sale planned for Nov. 13-14
GLADSTONE -- The women's group of the Covenant Church will hold its Hunters' Bake Sale, which offers homemade breads, pies, and assorted baked goods, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. until sold out. The church is located at the corner of 9th Street and Michigan Avenue in Gladstone.
Hiawatha VFW Post 2998 meets Nov. 12
ESCANABA -- The Hiawatha VFW Post 2998 will meet on Monday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Purple Heart Building, located at 1202 Sheridan Rd. in Escanaba.
Mill retirees to hold meeting Wednesday
ESCANABA -- The Mill Retirees group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Union Hall on Sheridan Road at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be a 50/50 drawing.
All mill retirees are invited to attend. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Daily activities planned at the senior center
HERMANSVILLE -- The Hermansville Senior Center has various activities going on every week. Every day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., walking is available, and there is also a treadmill. Morning coffee is available every day.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 15 games of bingo are played, starting at 12:45 p.m.
On Wednesday afternoons, enjoy a game of cards.
Craft day is the third Monday of the month.
Foot Clinic is on the third Tuesday of the month. The nurse arrives at 9 a.m. Bring a towel. Call the center to register for the foot clinic.
For more information, contact the Hermansville Senior Center.
Clothes Closet open to public in Gladstone
GLADSTONE -- The Memorial United Methodist Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all. The church is located at 1920 Lake Shore Drive.
Benefit for Abbie Silverstone Dec. 9
ESCANABA -- Abbie Silverstone was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma and has started chemotherapy treatments in Green Bay, Wis. She is the daughter of Escanaba Public Safety Lieutenant Jamie Silverstone and OSF Nurse Nichole Silverstone, and is the younger sister of Ethan and Erika.
The Abbie's Army Benefit Breakfast will be held on Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Escanaba High School. There will be a donation at the door, with kids under 5 admitted for free.
The event will include raffles, 50/50s, a bake sale, and shirt and bracelet sales.
Any donations for raffle prizes can be dropped off at the Escanaba Public Safety Department, and an account has been set up in Abbie's name at Delta County Credit Union for any financial donations.
Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 23
GLADSTONE -- The Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 23 at Gladstone Beach House. The tree will glow with colored lights in Honor or Remembrance Lights to recognize loved ones who have lights purchased in their name.
The ceremony will immediately follow the Gladstone Old Fashioned Christmas festivities held in downtown Gladstone. Santa will be present and Christmas carols will be sung by those in attendance.
Free cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Honor and Remembrance Light request forms are available at Elmer’s County Market, Viau’s Supermarket, Pat’s IGA, Gladstone City Hall and Rapid River Mini Mart.
Individuals honored with lights will have their names posted on the Kiwanis website, www.gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com. The Honor/Remembrance Christmas Tree will be lit from dusk to dawn each night through Jan. 9, 2019.