Concert at Central UMC

ESCANABA — Central United Methodist Church’s Central Singers will be hosting a going away concert for Pastors Elise and Ryan Low Edwardson of Central United and First United Methodist Churches.

The concert will take place on Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Methodist Church, 320 S. Lincoln. The public is invited, there is no admission, and refreshments will be provided.

Library summer reading

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Public Library’s summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” will run June 8 through Aug. 3. The program is open to those from two years old to 12th grade, and all participants must be registered.

The library kicks off its summer reading program on Wednesday, June 8 with a book walk starting at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Children and families are encouraged to come to the library to follow the book walk signs and read the book “Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea” by Jan Peck. Participants will receive a goodie bag containing a craft and a snack.

Call 428-4224 or stop by the library to register and pick up your reading logs.

The summer reading program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library, Community Foundation for Delta County, and local clubs and businesses.

NSDAR to meet June 11

ESCANABA — The Onagomingkway Chapter, NSDAR, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 11, from noon until 3 p.m. EDT at the Hereford and Hops Restaurant, 624 Ludington St. in Escanaba. The meal will be a la carte.

If you have questions about genealogy and joining DAR, members will be happy to answer them after the meeting. Call Melissa at 906-226-7836 with questions.

Garden historical ­society to open museum

GARDEN — The Garden Peninsula Historical Society will open the Schoolhouse Museum on June 17. The hours for the museum are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The museum holds many artifacts from the early days on the peninsula. Research materials available include family history notebooks, photo albums, and Native American records.

Ladies Day recipes

ESCANABA — Ladies Day is back at the Upper Peninsula State fair, and the theme of this year’s Ladies Day recipe contest is “vintage.” The Ladies Day Committee is seeking retro recipes, such as those from the ’40s and ’50s, to grace the pages of this year’s Ladies Day Cookbook.

All contributions are appreciated. Recipes may be sent to angelfire@chartermi.net.