Free clothes closet

GLADSTONE — The Memorial United Methodist Church Clothes Closet is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closet offers free clothes, coats and shoes for children, adults and in all sizes.

The church and clothes closet is located at 1920 Lake Shore Dr., Gladstone (near McDonald’s), Call 906-428-9311 for more information or to set up an appointment to visit the closet outside of regular hours.

Ventriloquist preacher coming to Blessed Hope

ESCANABA — Stephen Forester — a multi-talented instrumentalist, Gospel singer, ventriloquist/puppeteer, and preacher — will be at Blessed Hope Baptist Church on July 20 for an evening of excitement and spiritual encouragement. The service will start at 6:30 p.m. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located at 2530 14th Avenue South, in Escanaba.

Honoree Dinner

GARDEN — Names are being accepted for the annual Honoree Dinner sponsored by the Garden Peninsula Historical Society. The event will be held on Sept. 18 at the Garden Community Center.

To be considered, potential honorees must be a past or present resident of the Garden Peninsula and have reached 80 years of age or older. Names can be submitted to Brenda Tibbetts at 906-644-7609 or email brendatibbetts69@gmail.com. All names must be submitted by July 31.