Ice cream social for U.P. Honor Flight

BARK RIVER — The Bark River Legion Auxiliary, Post 438, is hosting an ice cream social on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ET, under the pavilion at the Bark River Sports Complex. This is a rain or shine event, featuring ice cream, a variety of toppings, cookies/bars, coffee and water.

During the social there will be entertainment by the Peltier Brothers. There is seating at picnic tables under the pavilion, but guests may bring lawn chairs if they wish.

A free-will donation is requested with all proceeds going toward the U.P. Honor Flight.

MEA collecting 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.

Live music at AMVETS

ESCANABA — Kicking off Labor Day weekend, AMVETS Post 123 in Escanaba will host the band Ghost Riders on Friday, Sept. 2, beginning at 7 p.m.

Free clothes closet at Memorial UMC

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 are 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.