Vacation Bible school at Cedar Grove Mennonite

MANISTIQUE — Cedar Grove Mennonite Church will be hosting a three-day vacation Bible school, June 7- 9 for children and youth, 4 years old through 8th grade. The theme this year is “Peace Within, with Others and in the World” and will be held each day from 1:30 to 3:40 p.m.

Most of the program activities will be held outdoors in a large tent, so participants should bring jackets if the weather is cool. Activities will include music, crafts, Bible discussion, and science demonstrations. The final day’s projects will include the packing of school kits and hygiene kits that will be sent to assist children in the Ukraine.

Pre-registration is very helpful to ensure sufficient supplies. For more information or to pre-register, contact Ramona Sheppard at 906-450-3843 or Ann Troyer at 906- 341-5007. Registration forms will also be available at the church from 1:15 to 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

To reach Cedar Grove church, turn north off US2 onto the Manistique River Road (across from Fairview Cemetery). Go 2 1/2 miles to West Kendall Road and turn left. The church is located just north of the intersection of River Road and West Kendall. Cedar Grove is on Facebook @cedargrovemennonitechurch.

Benefit for Rooney Chard set for May 21

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.

Cemetery donations

ESCANABA — Lakeview Cemetery is accepting donations for their 20th annual rummage sale now through June 4. Electronics, mattresses, or clothing will not be accepted. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the cemetery. The cemetery is self-supporting. Call Sharon at 906-553-2403 for more information. The rummage sale is set for June 10 and 11.