DAR to meet Sept. 10

MUNISING — The Onagomingkway Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 312 Lynn St., Munising from noon to 3 p.m., Eastern.

The meeting is a potluck, so members are asked to bring a dish to pass. Beverage and dessert will be provided.

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 for more information.

MEA to collect school supplies during parade

ESCANABA — Members of the Michigan Education Association will again be collecting school supplies in an effort to fill backpacks during the 2nd Annual Labor Day Parade in Escanaba on Monday, Sept. 5.

MEA educators will be joining members of the Delta County Trades and Labor, along with other local unions, in the walk down Ludington Street and subsequent festivities at the Municipal Dock where the parade culminates.

Parade-goers are encouraged to bring a new school supply to donate. Those who miss the parade can also bring their items to the Municipal Dock where MEA will have a booth and be accepting donated school supplies throughout the Labor Day/906 Day celebration. Backpacks, once filled, will be donated within the community for distribution to students in need.

Veterans’ Picnic Thursday

ESCANABA — The Annual Veterans’ Picnic will be held at the Escanaba Athletic Field before the first home football game on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. All area veterans and their spouses are welcome. Veterans and their spouses are admitted free and the veterans will be honored briefly before the start of the game.

This picnic is sponsored by the Escanaba Fan Club, Elks Lodge 354, and the Escanaba Quarterback Club.