NARFE to meet by Zoom Nov. 27

ESCANABA — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1900 will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, by Zoom only. The group will hear a presentation by Jenalyn Hintzke of the Federal Blue Cross program.

Members will also elect 2025 Chapter officers.

Chapter members will receive the Zoom link by email. Members who are not on the Chapter email distribution and who want to receive the Zoom link and passcode should email upmags@gmail.com.

Any active or retired Federal employees are invited to attend NARFE meetings. Non-members are welcome as guests.

NARFE Chapter 1900 was chartered in 1983 and includes members from the Marquette, Escanaba, Rapid River, Ontonagon, L’Anse, Houghton and Hancock areas. For additional information, email upmags@gmail.com.

First UMC cookie walk Dec. 14 in Escanaba

ESCANABA — The First United Methodist Church of Escanaba is planning a cookie walk for Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. and going until the goodies are gone, which usually happens in a couple of hours.

In addition to cookies, there will be other baked goods, such as breads. A craft sale will also take place with a variety of items, and tables will be set up with coffee and free samples of cookies.

Some cookie tins/containers will be available instead of a box (or bring your own container). Cookies are sold by the pound.

First United Methodist Church is located at 302 S. 6th Street. For more information, call the church office at 906-786-3713.