Briefs
Christmas basket sign up
ESCANABA — The St. Vincent de Paul 2024 Christmas basket sign-up will be Oct. 21 through Nov. 11. Applications are available at the SVdP Service Center, 115 N 8th Street, Escanaba. Individuals are asked to fill the applications out at the Service Center. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Christmas baskets are for families with dependent children in need of help this Christmas season.
There will be two scheduled pick-up times are Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, and Friday morning, Dec. 13. Pick up will be at the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds.
More details will be supplied on the applications.
Hunters Dinner planned
RAPID RIVER — The Walter W. Cole Post 301 Annual Hunters Turkey Dinner will take place at the post, Saturday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Children age five and under eat free.
Raffle drawings will take place at 7 p.m.
Dance in Rock
ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd., on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by Old Friends.
There is a door cost and free will donation lunch. For more information, call Lucy at 356-6459. All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation.
Red Shirt Night
ESCANABA — The Annual Red Shirt Night will be held at the Escanaba Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 9. Tickets include steak dinner and music by Grand Design with raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Dinner will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., followed by music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Purchase tickets by Nov. 5.
Democrats to meet
ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, Escanaba. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.
There will not be a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The Delta Dems are currently planning to be at the Carpenter’s Hall, 1219 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon until the election. Updates or changes will be announced on Facebook and email.
For more information, email deltademsmi@gmail.com.
Event to benefit Pregnancy Services
HARRIS — Indulge After Dark, a night to benefit Pregnancy Services, will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 5 to 8:30 p.m. EST at the Island Resort and Casino. Tickets on sale at Dress Up and Lisa Ann.
Tickets include a taco buffet, drink ticket, shopping with vendors, pampering, photo booth, and a fashion show.