‘Under The Radar’ stars coming to Escanaba

ESCANABA — On July 31 at 6:30 p.m., Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of PBS Television’s “Under the Radar Michigan” will be at the Escanaba City Hall City Council Chambers to discuss their show and share stories about their adventures. A book signing will take place immediately following the presentation and copies of both “Under The Radar Michigan: The First 50” and “Under The Radar Michigan: The Next 50” will be available.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Escanaba Pubic Library at 906-789-7323.

Holy Name Class of 1969 reunion planned

ESCANABA — Holy Name’s Class of 1969 will be holding its 50th class reunion the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17. The Friday event will happen at the Elks Club in Escanaba and the Saturday event will take place at the Escanaba Country Club.

Class members who have not registered should do so by June 15. Contact Chris at 906-420-8440 for more information.

Steak dinner Thursday

GLADSTONE — The American Legion in Gladstone is serving a steak dinner on Thursday, June 27 from 4:30 until 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

Escanaba Class of 1954 reunion canceled

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1954 reunion has been canceled. A fun night for classmates will be held in its place on Aug. 24 at the Escanaba Country Club.

Purple Heart 1976 meeting planned

ESCANABA — The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 1976 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at the clubhouse building, 1202 Sheridan Road.

The MOPH is for all military veterans who sustained combat wounds during their service to the country. For details, contact Dennis Grall at 789-9005.

Compassionate Friends meeting Thursday

ESCANABA — Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to attend the meeting on Thursday, June 27 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 Third 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.

Gladstone Senior Center plans weekday lunches

GLADSTONE — Come to the Gladstone Senior Center for entertainment and lunch every weekday at 11:30 a.m.

If you are age 60 or older you can get a delicious balanced meal for a donation. There is a different meal each day, and a monthly schedule of the meals is available at the Senior Center.

Come in to learn more about the opportunities that the center has to offer.