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Craft show at BR-H

HARRIS -- A holiday craft show will take place at the Bark River – Harris School on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. In addition to vendors, there will be concessions and a local photographer, who will be doing 15-minute Christmas photo sessions for $35.

Mobile veterans pantry

ESCANABA -- A mobile veterans food pantry will be held Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until food runs out. The free mobile pantry will be at the Ruth Butler building in the fair grounds for all veterans, active or retired. Veterans must have proof of service.

MARSP meeting Nov. 9

MENOMINEE -- The Menominee County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Little Nugget Clubhouse on East County Rd. 338 in Carbondale. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., Central time.

The luncheon will be served at noon, followed by the program and a short business meeting. There is a cost for the luncheon, which will be a harvest dinner.

The program will be presented by Erin Sauve, who will give information about the Marinette Senior Centers. There will also be information available about the Menominee County Senior Centers.

Members are asked to bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Mid-County Food Pantry. For late reservations or cancellations, members should contact Linda Linczeski at 906-863-8892 or llinczeski@hotmail.com.

Colorado Yoopers seek nonprofits from U.P.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- The 23rd Annual Colorado Yoopers Picnic was held on Sept. 24 in Lakewood, Colo. Organizers are looking for Upper Peninsula nonprofits to send in donation requests for the picnic in 2024.

Send requests for donations to: Carlton Johnson, 12640 W Cedar Dr., Lakewood, CO, 80228.

For more information or to nominate a charity for support, visit coloradoyoopers.com. Those who wish to join the group's email mailing list may send their email to coloradoyoopers@gmail.com

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