Elks Sunday brunch

ESCANABA — The Elks Sunday brunch will be held on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sons of Union Veterans to meet Saturday

MARQUETTE — Camp 266 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in the old board room at the Jacobetti Veterans Home in Marquette. The room is on the lower level of the Home and easily accessible from the rear parking lot. The key agenda item is the Civil War display in the new Upper Peninsula Veterans Museum in Escanaba.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the heroes who fought and worked to save the Union. Camp 266 includes members from across the Upper Peninsula. The focus of the camp is locating, marking, and maintaining graves of Civil War veterans as well as researching Civil War history.

Those interested in the organization, including women, are welcome to attend. More information is available from Camp Commander Patrick Kennedy, who can be reached at uppermichigan@yahoo.com or 906 863-7686. Also, contact him in the event of inclement weather to see if the meeting is canceled.

Rapid Readers choose classic for Christmas

RAPID RIVER — “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck is the Rapid Readers’ Christmas novel. Discussion will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. New members are welcome.

January’s choice is “The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory. Questions or comments may be directed to Peg Netchey at 428-9668.

First UMC cookie sale

ESCANABA — The Ladies of the First United Methodist Church in Escanaba are warming up their ovens once again for their 26th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

In addition to new and old cookie recipes, specialty breads, candy and fudge will again be featured. An assortment of cookies and breads makes a great gift for friends, relatives, nursing homes, local businesses and others.

There will also be some crafts available for sale. The public is invited to browse the baked goods and crafts and enjoy a free cup of coffee and samples of delicious cookies.

First United Methodist Church is located at 302 S. Sixth Street in Escanaba. For more information, call the church office at 786-3713.

U.P. Tri-County MEA-Retired Group meeting

ESCANABA — U.P. Tri-County MEA-Retired Group will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. EST (9 a.m. CST) at the Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union, training room, 2110 3rd Avenue North, Escanaba. Parking for the meeting will be in the back of the parking lot so the customers can have the front parking spaces.

Scott Knauf, of the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight, will be the guest speaker.

Canned goods for the local food pantries will be collected, so attendees are encouraged to bring items to donate. Any interested retired or current MEA members can attend.

RSVP to one of the officers listed below by Dec. 9. Leave a message if there is no answer.

Jim Sparapani, 906-779-1984; Stephen Wyble, 906-788-4725; or Janice Gayan, 906-789-9096 or 906-280-0907.

Relic Riders to meet

RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River Relic Riders will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the clubhouse to discuss plans for the Rapid River Relics Snowmobile Show/Swap on Jan. 25, 2020 at the Rapid River Lions Club.

For further information, contact David Shope at 280-6630 or Mary Zar at 399-1955.