Benefit for Rooney Chard

ROCK — A benefit will be held at Herbs Bar in Rock on May 21 from noon to 8 p.m. for Rooney Chard. Rooney is the daughter of Amy (Clausen) and March Chard and was born with Beckwith-Weidemann Syndrome, a genetic disorder that increases the risks of childhood cancers, bladder and kidney disease, and other complications. She is currently receiving care from the University of Michigan Motts Children’s Hospital.

The kid-friendly event will feature bucket and ticket raffles, door prizes, kids games, food, drinks, and dancing. Live music will be provided by Cory and Chasey Williams from 4 to 7 p.m. Cookout-style food will be available for purchase by the plate. The ticket raffle will close at 8 p.m., with the drawing to follow, but participants need not be present to win.

Donations can also be made directly at Herbs Bar, 14360 M-35 Rock (906-356-6126). All proceeds will go to offset Rooney’s medical care.

Eagles memorial service

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Eagles will conduct a memorial service of love and remembrance for all deceased Aerie and Auxiliary members on Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Eagles Hall at 608 Ludington St.

Deceased Aerie members to be honored are Richard Frazer, Richard Hanson, Grant Heslip and Arnold Johnson. Deceased Auxiliary members to be honored are Kay Perow Ammel, Sandra Blea, Shirley Casperson, Geraldine Guay, Regina Piron, Phyllis Ritter, Ann Roman and Marian Scherer.

All family members and friends are encouraged to attend the service, which is open to the public. Lunch will be served following the service. For more information, call the Eagles at 906-786-3451.

COVID-19 tests at library

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Public Library has partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to hand out free at home COVID-19 self-testing kits. Stop by the library and ask for a test kit, or call 428-4224 ext. 2 for curbside pickup.

Residents may pick up one testing kit per household member daily, up to five kits a day. A library card is not required.