Event marks end of ­summer reading program

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone School and Public Library will hold their summer reading closing program on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Children from ages 2 to 10 are welcome.

Children will listen to stories, sing silly songs, create a craft, and have a snack. Reading logs are due back on this day by 4 p.m.

The summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, area businesses and public patrons.

Annual Colorado Yoopers picnic

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Annual Colorado Yoopers Picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 at Carl Johnson’s office, 12640 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood, CO 80228.

This will be the 24th anniversary for the group of Yoopers who moved to Colorado from the U.P. All Yoopers and “wannabes” are welcome, and anyone who knows a Yooper that moved to Colorado is asked to encourage them to attend..

Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish and any gifts they would like to give away in drawings.

Pasties will be available for $7, with profits going to the U.P. for nonprofits. The funds are normally doubled by corporate funds.

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

Wells Lions Club raffle winner named

WELLS — The winner of the Wells Lions Club 52-week raffle for the week of July 29 is Doreen Nelson of Marinette, Wis. who won $100. This was week 52 of the raffle.