VSO in Rapid River

RAPID RIVER — Veterans Service Officer Shay Grady is back at Walter Cole American Legion Post 301 in Rapid River on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call 906-286-3776.

Grady’s services are available to all veterans.

Escanaba Class of 1965

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1965 60th reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Island Resort and Casino.

Twenty-two rooms have been reserved for attendees who wish to stay overnight at the casino’s hotel. Those needing a room at the casino should book at least a month in advance and mention “Escanaba Class of 1965 Reunion.”

A tentative plan for the reunion includes an informal get-together at the Escanaba football stadium Friday, followed byu a social hour at a bar.

The event cost is estimated at $30-35, to include a buffet, cash bar and some displays. The reunion committee will start working by early May. For questions, suggestions or to help with planning, contact Mark Miller at 906-786-1507.

Dance in Rock

ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 West Mapleridge Road, on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music will be performed by Country Express. There is a door cost and free will donation lunch will be available. For more information, call Lucy at 356-6459.

All proceeds benefit the senior corporation.

Vacation Bible school planned in Stonington

STONINGTON — Trinity Lutheran Church, Stonington, will be holding a free vacation Bible school the week of June 17-20, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

The theme of the Bible school is an adventure “Up North.”

Kids of all ages are welcome to come, if you have a child who is five years old or younger, the church asks parents to be with them.

Snacks will be provided and a picnic will be held on the last day.

Applications can be found on the TLC Facebook page and can be e-mailed to sundstrs@baycollege.edu. This is the last year Professor Sue will be doing the Bible school. If you have any questions, contact PR Melissa at 906-901-4928. Transportation may be possible.

Greene Scholarship available for Gladstone grads

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Scholarship and Student Loan Foundation proudly announces the availability of a Greene Scholarship, a two-year $1,000 scholarship for graduates of Gladstone High School pursuing further education. To qualify for this award, the recipient needs to be entering the third full-time year of college. Those undergraduates beyond that may also apply if they were not awarded the scholarship as incoming third-year students. This scholarship was created in memory of John and Lillian Greene and John and Jean Greene, and selection for the scholarship will be made by random draw.

To be considered, email Jeffyn Herioux at jherioux@gladstone.k12.mi.us by Monday, June 23, 2025. Include your name, address, an official or unofficial transcript from your post-secondary institution, a copy of your upcoming course schedule, and year of graduation from GHS.

Veterans groups announce meeting schedule

ESCANABA — Delta County veteran’s groups have announced their meeting schedule. Amvets meetings are held at the Amvet building and American Legion Post #71 – meetings are held at Gladstone Legion. All other military organizations listed meet at the Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

Here is when each group gathers:

— Disable American Chapter #24 – first Monday of month 7 p.m.

— American Legion Post #71 Gladstone – first Wednesday of month 6 p.m.

— American Legion Post #82 – first Tuesday of month 6 p.m.

— Veterans of Foreign Wars #2998 – second Monday of month 6 p.m.

— Delta County Veterans Counsel – second Monday of month at 7 p.m. (following VFW #2998)

— Marine Corp League Detactment #444 – fourth Wednesday of month 7 p.m.

— Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #1976 – last Thursday of month 6 p.m.

— Escanaba Amvets Post #123 – last Thursday of month 6 p.m.

LWV seeks book donations

ESCANABA — The Delta County League of Women Voters is looking for donations of books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs to be sold at its annual book sale at the Waterfront Art Festival. They are also in need of large print books, which are often requested.

Funds from the annual sale are used to publish Voter Guides and for other voter services.

Donated materials should be no more than 10 years old and in good condition. The League is not able to accept and store large quantities of books and requests that the books meet the donation criteria.

The book drop-off location has changed. Books can be delivered during normal business hours to the Ludington Centre, 1112 Ludington St. Use the 11th Street entrance, Suite 208, walk straight in and look for the sign. Pick-ups can also be arranged by calling Pat Rudden at 906-280-1789.

Free clothes closet sets hours

GLADSTONE — The Memorial United Methodist Church Clothes Closet is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The closet offers free clothes, coats and shoes for children, adults and in all sizes, including infant and plus sizes.

The church and clothes closet are located at 1920 Lake Shore Dr., Gladstone (near McDonald’s). Call 906-428-9311 for more information or to schedule another time.

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