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Blueberry Fest Sunday

ISABELLA — The Annual Blueberry Fest will take place Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Isabella Community Hall, located on US 2 and Hwy 495. The event will feature blueberry pies and buckles, raffles, music, and a cake walk.

The event is open to the public. All proceeds and donations benefit ongoing restoration projects for the historic hall.

Manistique coat drive

MANISTIQUE — The Michigan State Police Manistique Outpost and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital are joining efforts to help neighbors in need. The public is asked to donate a new or gently-used coat to the Michigan State Police Manistique Outpost on Tuesday, August 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donated coats will stay in Schoolcraft County to help those in need.

A Journey Through Grief

ESCANABA — “A Journey Through Grief” is a bereavement support group presented to individuals on behalf of UP Health System Hospice. This is a non-denominational support group that is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The group provides educational materials and guided discussions on a variety of topics to assist those in the grieving process.

“A Journey Through Grief” is offered the last Thursday of every month. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, 1820 9th Ave. North, Escanaba.

The group will be facilitated by Lewis Hague, UP Health System Hospice Bereavement Coordinator and coordinated by Gayle DeShambo, account executive for UP Health System Hospice.

This support group is open to anyone in our community that is grieving the loss of a loved one.

For more information, contact DeShambo at 906-241-7974 or gayle.deshambo@lhcgroup.com.

MARSP to meet

GLADSTONE — The Delta County Chapter of MARSP will hold its August 6 meeting at the United Evangelical Covenant Church in Gladstone at noon. A salad and pie buffet will be featured.

If available, McBroom and LaFave will provide legislative updates. A memorial service will follow, honoring deceased members.

If you are not on a calling list, call 906-786-7748 for reservations by Thursday, Aug. 1. For cancellations, please call that same number by Sunday, Aug. 4.

Live music at Amvets

ESCANABA — Amvets Post 123 is hosting the band Country Cousins at 7 p.m. on July 27.

Holy Name Class of 1964 Ladies Luncheon

ESCANABA — Holy Name High School Class of 1964’s 21st Annual Ladies Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Escanaba Country Club. For information, call Jalene Miller at 906-233-7128 or email jalenem@charter.net.

Cancer benefit for April Fitzgerald Turner

QUINNESEC, Mich. — A benefit will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Big 10 Sport Bar and Grill in Quinnesec, Mich. for April Fitzgerald Turner. Turner has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Food will be provided by The Curious Pig, and raffles and 50/50 drawings will take place.

Escanaba Eagles picnic

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Eagles summer picnic will be held on July 27, outside in back of the clubhouse at 608 Ludington St. from 4-8 p.m. There will be food, raffles, and music. The picnic is open to the public.

Purple Heart 1976 meeting Thursday

ESCANABA — The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 1976 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 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.

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