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Dance in Rock Jan. 12
ROCK — There will be a dance at the Rock Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd., on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Music will be provided by Old Friends. There is a cost at a the door, and a free-will donation lunch will be available. All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation. For more information, call Becky at 630-3338.
Post 340 to meet
HERMANSVILLE — The Floriano-Stecker-Kelly Post 340 if Hermansville will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Club Rooms in Hermansville.
Used books sought
ESCANABA — The Delta County League of Women Voters is looking for donations of books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs to be sold at its annual book sale in August. The League is also in need of large print books, which are often requested.
Funds from the annual sale are used to publish voter guides and for other voter services.
Donated materials should be no more than 10 years old and in good condition.
Books can be delivered to the Daily Press Business Office at 600 Ludington Street during normal business hours. For pick up, call Pat Rudden at 280-1789.
Benefit for Debby Frossard set for Jan. 12
BARK RIVER — A benefit for Debby (Kleikamp) Frossard is being planned for Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Bark River Senior Center. Frossard was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer and has a nine-month chemotherapy/radiation treatment plan. The benefit is being planned by family and friends to help defray travel, medical expenses and loss of wages during her treatment.
A pancake breakfast is planned from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a bake sale, bucket raffles, 50/50, and gun raffle during the pancake breakfast.
An account has been set up at Flagstar Bank for monetary donations. Donations are also being sought for the benefit. Call Benefit Chairperson Doreen Bower at 906-466-0155 to arrange for pick up of any donations.
Veterans Service Officer sets office hours
HERMANSVILLE — Mike Dellisse, Menominee County Veterans Service Officer, will be holding office hours on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Floriano-Stecker-Kelly American Legion Hall in Hermansville.
Veterans or widows that need assistance with the Veterans Administration, claims with the Administration, Agent Orange, headstones, gravemarkers, or information on the Oscar Hohnson Verterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain can see Dellisse on visit to Hermansville.
Dellisse can also answer questions about the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund for Menominee County.
You do not need to belong to any service organization to see Dellisse; his services are free.
For more information, call toll free 1-800-575-2876, or write Dellisse at: County Courthouse, 839 10th Avenue, Menominee, MI 49858.
AAUW gathering at House of Ludington
ESCANABA — Members and guests of AAUW will meet at the House of Ludington on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. for their annual New Year gathering. Spouses are encouraged to attend. A cash bar and hors d’oeuvres buffet will be featured. Pianist Lani Van Voorden will entertain and door prizes will be awarded. Those interested in attending should call 789-1905 no later than Monday, Jan. 13.
Note that reservations are required and members will be charged accordingly.
All are asked to bring items for the Tri-County Safe Harbor domestic violence facility. These may include paper products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, personal-sized soap, shampoo, gift cards, and monetary donations.
Founded in 1881, AAUW is open to men and women holding as associate’s degree or higher The organization promotes gender equity and life-long learning. For further information on AAUW, call 399-6080.