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Delta Coin Club to meet

GLADSTONE — The next meeting of the Delta Coin Club will be Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. The club meets every second Tuesday at 817 Delta Ave., Gladstone.

New members or anyone interested in coins are always welcome. There will be an auction of coins, planning for the coin show, and other topics discussed.

For further information, call Richard at 233-9261, Dan at 474-6392 or 906-280-3965, or Steve Viau at 906-241-7494.

All Strings Considered concert set for Aug. 1

ESCANABA — Old-time string band All Strings Considered will play a free outdoor concert at the Escanaba Public Library, Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

All Strings Considered has a focus on traditional instrumental and vocal music of the southern Appalachian mountain region.

The concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Escanaba Public Library and is appropriate for all ages.

For additional information, contact Phil Watts at pwatts@nmu.edu or 906-362-7599, or visit https://ascstringband.com.

Genealogical Society to meet Wednesday

ESCANABA — The Delta County Genealogical Society will meet Wednesday, July 10. The meeting will be held at the Family History Center, Escanaba at 7 p.m. All past and current members and the public are welcome. The topic will be society.

For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261.

Heart of the North Lions change meeting date

BARK RIVER — Due to the Fourth of July, the Heart of the North Lions Club regular monthly meeting will be held Thursday, July 11, at 6:45 p.m. at the Bark River Area Senior Center.

Heart of the North Lions Club welcomes new members. Meetings are usually held the first Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m. If you are interested in giving back to your community, you are invited to visit a meeting and see if Lions is for you.

The Heart of the North Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.

D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans donations

ESCANABA — Those wishing to donate to the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette can drop off items at the Amvets Post 123 located at 1315 North Lincoln Road in Escanaba.

Items can include Forever stamps, personal fans, watches with stretch bands, electric razors (cordless), personal CD players/radios, current magazines, and more.

The home for veterans is currently not accepting clothing protectors, and — until further notice — will not accept lap robes and books due to an ample supply.

Clothes Closet open

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.

Day Services seeks printed materials

ESCANABA — Community Action Agency Adult Day Services, formerly Perspectives Adult Care Center is in need of old greeting cards and magazines to be used in different activities.

The pictures will be used to make notepads, bookmarks, and daily placemats. Cards do not have to be taken apart, as they will be incorporated into an activity.

Items may be dropped off at Community Action Adult Day Services, located at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635 1st Ave. S. in Escanaba (past West Highland, the last building on the left behind Bishop Noa Home) or at any senior center in the Delta County area.

For more information, contact Jaime at 789-2886.

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