Rock-Perkins Area Cantata Choir events

ROCK — The Rock-Perkins Area Cantata Choir will present their annual Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 15. This year, the group will be performing “Everlasting Light” by Larson, McDonald, Rouse and Shackley. There will be two performances, one at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Rock, and one at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins. Refreshments and fellowship will follow each performance.

A free will offering will be accepted to help cover the cost of music. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy these performances.

Audubon Club to meet Wednesday at Bay

ESCANABA — The Bay de Noc Audubon Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay College. The primary topics will involve getting ready for the annual Christmas bird count.

All those interested in participating in the bird count are especially encouraged to attend this meeting.

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.

Historical Society bake sale set for Dec. 14

ESCANABA — The Delta County Historical Society will conduct its annual Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the multipurpose room of the DCHS Beaumier Museum and Archives building. The museum is located on Sand Point, just east of the lighthouse.

Donations of baked goods and candy will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. The sale opens to the public at 10 p.m. Donors and customers are invited to tour the museum and the lighthouse without charge during sale hours. The sale ends at 2 p.m., or when sold out.

Ethnic specialties, such as Italian pizzelles and cornmeal cookies, Swedish butter cookies, Norwegian spritzes and Finnish joulutortu, as well as a variety of breads, preserves, cakes and candy, will be offered.

Proceeds benefit the lighthouse, museum and archives.

Quiet Christmas worship service available Dec. 22

GLADSTONE — While many folks are singing “Joy to the World,” to celebrate the Christmas holidays, some folks find this a difficult time of year. If you or someone you love is struggling this year, finding joy to be elusive, consider visiting Memorial United Methodist Church for a gentler time of worship on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. During the service, there will be time to acknowledge grief, losses, and difficulties in the sacred space of the sanctuary, surrounded by the evergreens and wreaths that symbolize renewed life and encircling love. Quieter Christmas songs will be sung, readings from the gospel will be shared, and prayers for those who are hurting will be prayed.

The smaller, quieter service may also be appropriate for those who struggle with crowds, such as loved ones with dementia or other conditions.

The church is fully accessible and is located at 1920 Lake Shore Dr. in Gladstone.

Taco Tuesday returns

GLADSTONE — Taco Tuesday is back at the Gladstone American Legion Post 71. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. The events are held at Gladstone American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71, 802 Delta Ave, in Gladstone.

First Presbyterian ­cookie sale set

ESCANABA — The First Presbyterian Church, located at 819 1st Ave. South, Escanaba, will be holding its Annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 14 starting at 10 a.m. All kinds of cookies — homemade, fancy, old-fashioned and decorated — will be available by the pound. The church is handicapped accessible.