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Egg decorating ­workshop at Library

STEPHENSON — Come decorate eggs the old-time way at the Menominee County Library on Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop is free but pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate supplies. Blown eggs will be decorated using a wax resist dye process from Eastern Europe’s Ukraine region. For centuries, decorated eggs were shared with family and friends to promote good wishes at Easter and to welcome spring. All supplies and equipment will be provided. This class is not recommended for young children due to use of candles and hot wax. Anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information or to register for this workshop, contact the Menominee County Library by calling 906-753-6923, visiting www.uproc.lib.mi.us/menominee, or stopping by the library at S.319 Railroad St. in Stephenson.

Cancer benefit set

ESCANABA — A spaghetti dinner benefit for John A. Rudenberg, who is battling cancer, on Saturday, March 28 at the Eagles Club at 608 Ludington St. in Escanaba from 3 to 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are available at the Eagles Club Bar after 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

There will be raffles and 50/50 drawings, a live auction and end of the event door prizes. Music follows in the club by Crossing Border from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Healing prayer service

ESCANABA — Fr. Ryan Ford will be leading a healing service for those in need of a physical, emotional, relational or spiritual healing at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish, 709 1st Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829. The service is not a mass, and will be held Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Dance in Rock March 8

ROCK — The next dance in Rock will be held Sunday, March 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rock Senior Center, 3892 W. Maple Ridge Rd. Music will be provided by Country Express.

There is a cost to attend the dance and a free-will donation lunch will be provided.

For more information, call or text Becky at 906-630-3338.

Fish fry Friday at Legion

GLADSTONE — The Sons of the American Legion will host a Friday Fish Fry every Friday during Lent. This will start Friday, Feb. 28, with serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

This will be a complete fish fry dinner. Dine in and take-out are available.

For more information, call the Legion at 428-1050. The dinners will be served at the American Legion, 802 Delta Ave., Gladstone.

Mill retirees to meet

ESCANABA — The Mill Retirees group will meet on Wednesday, March 4 at the Union Hall on Sheridan Road at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a 50/50 drawing.

All mill retirees are invited to attend. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month.

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.

Senior citizens craft and bake sale event set

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Senior Citizens Nonprofit Corporation, along with the Gladstone Senior Center will hold a spring craft sale on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, located at 303 N. 8th St., Gladstone. There will also be a bake sale, concessions, and door prizes.

Crafters may reserve a table by calling Lisa at 428-2201 or Marilyn at 420-5041. There is an admission fee at the door. Proceeds go to funding the corporation and the MDS-CAA Gladstone Senior Center.

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