First Presbyterian to hold concert Sunday

ESCANABA — The choirs of First Presbyterian Church will present their annual Advent-Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 819 1st Avenue South.

The concert features the Sanctuary Choir (adult vocal choir), First Bells handbell choir, pianist Bill Rinne, and cellist Lois Van Beek performing music for Advent and Christmas. The choirs are led by Director of Music Ann Wood, who has been involved in the church’s music program since 1957. She joined the Choralier Choir at the age of 8 and fondly recalls singing in many concerts since then.

In 1957, the church had three graded vocal choirs that performed an annual concert. Handbells were added to the church music program in 1982, and Wood has directed the bell choir since its inception. She became director of music in 1989 and has conducted an Advent-Christmas concert every year since then, with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

The public is cordially invited to attend the concert. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be received in support of the church’s music program. The audience is invited to join the choirs for punch and cookies in the fellowship hall following the concert.

Key Club hosts ­community food­ drive

ESCANABA — The Escanaba High School Key Club is holding a community canned food drive from Dec. 9 through Dec. 19. The students will have Santa’s “Can-Do Christmas” boxes available in the front entrance of the High School between 7:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. everyday. Look for Santa’s sleigh right inside the front doors of the high school to drop your items off.

All items in Santa’s sleigh will be donated to the St. Vincent De Paul food pantry.

Manistique retired school personnel meeting

MANISTIQUE — Manistique Area Retired School Personnel members will hold their Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the 40 Bar and Grill at 100 S. 2nd Street in Manistique.

Time to socialize will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Tim Derwin will provide entertainment. Members are asked to bring non-perishable food items to the meeting for the Christmas donation. Personal care items and paper products are also needed.

Retired school personnel from Eastern Delta and Schoolcraft counties are welcome to attend. Call Ruth at 906-283-3209 with any questions.

Indian Ed meeting

ESCANABA — Escanaba Schools Title VI Indian Ed Parent Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5:15 p.m. in the Upper Elementary School teacher lounge.

All are welcome. For more information, contact Janine Adams at 906-786-7462 extension 2216.