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Cameron Students ­practice kindness

GLADSTONE — Students at Cameron Elementary School in Gladstone were asked to complete random acts of kindness during the month of December. These acts could be as simple as holding a door open for someone, making a card, or including others.

Once a kind act was completed, students placed a paper ornament on trees located outside of the office. In just 15 school days, the students were able to complete 420 kind acts.

Karaoke contest in Nahma to benefit hall

NAHMA — The “3rd Annual Sing Off” sponsored by the Isabella Community Hall will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Nahma Inn at 7 p.m.

All singers must be at least 18 years of age and have their own professional karaoke CD+G (compact disc with graphics) with just music and not vocals. Singer registration is payable by 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Call Mary at 906-474-6109 or Gloria at 906-664-2478 to sign up.

“Mystery Box” and basket raffle proceeds benefit ongoing restoration projects at the Isabella Community Hall.

Audubon Club meeting

ESCANABA — The Bay de Noc Audubon Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in Room 961 of the Joseph Heirman University Center, Bay College.

The club will have preliminary results from the 2018-19 Audubon Bird Count, along with any other interesting sightings that those in attendance may have seen in recent weeks. There is no charge to attend this meeting, and everyone is welcome.

Advanced Lions Club forming in Delta County

WELLS — The public is welcome to attend a free, informational, open discussion meeting on developing a new advanced Lions Club based on friends and family at the Wells Township Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Email RSVPs or questions to bdnlclub@yahoo.com.

St. Thomas pasty sale

ESCANABA — St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church pasty sale will be held Jan. 14 and 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The church is located at 1820 9th Avenue North in Escanaba. Pasties are available with or without rutabaga. To place an order, call 786-7053.

Rapid River Readers meet Thursday at Jack’s

RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River Readers will discuss their first novel of 2019, “The Wife Between Us” by Hendricks and Pekkanen, at Jack’s Resturant at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 10. New members are welcome. For any questions, contact Peg Netchey at 906-428-9668.

Dance in Rock

ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd, on Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Will Kilpela & Kenny.

There is a cost at the door, and a free-will donation will be collected for lunch.

All proceeds benefit the Rock Senior Corporation. For more information, call Alice at 356-6588.

Class of 1984 plans reunion for July 2019

ESCANABA — The Escanaba class of 1984 will hold its 35th reunion Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Bluff Country Club. Tentative plans include a golf outing in the afternoon and a get-together the same night. More details will be made available as the event approaches.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page, “EHS 35th Class Reunion,” or contact Lynn Mercier Arguello at 970-306-5400 or by email at ­lynniearguello@gmail.com.

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