Briefs for Monday, June 23, 2025
Brat and burger sale Wednesday
ESCANABA — The Annual Veteran’s Picnic and Escanaba Football Wall of Fame will hold a brat and burger fundraiser on Wednesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. in the Halbinsel Parking lot, 200 N 30th Street, in Escanaba.
Event is sponsored by the Escanaba Quarterback Club.
NARFE to meet by Zoom
ESCANABA — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1900 will meet by Zoom only at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 25.
Chapter members will receive the Zoom link by email. Members who are not on the chapter email distribution list and who want to receive the Zoom link and passcode should email narfe1900.scty@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 narfe1900.scty@gmail.com.
Community Blood Drive
RAPID RIVER — UP Health System will be hosting a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid River. To schedule an appointment, call 906-449-1450. Otherwise walk-ins are welcome. Calvary’s is located at 10439 Wisconsin Ave. in Rapid River.
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.
Pasties in Rapid River
RAPID RIVER — Fresh pasties will be available at St. Charles parish center in Rapid River on Tuesday, June 24. Pickup is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Call 906-474-6606 early for your July 4th pasties. Specify plain or rutabaga.
Gladstone Class of 1970 reunion
GLADSTONE — Gladstone High School Class of 1970 is having a 55th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23. The reunion will take place at the Lake Bluff Retirement Village’s Community Center located at 401 Kenneally Blvd., Gladstone, beginning at 4 p.m. More information will be posted as soon as possible on the GHS Class of 1970 Facebook page.
Holy Name Class of 1966
ESCANABA — The Holy Name Class of 1966 is having a reunion meeting on Monday, June 30, at 4 p.m. at the Escanaba Country Club.
Veteran Service Officer hours in Rapid River
RAPID RVIER — The new veteran service officer (VSO) hours for Walter W. Cole Post 301 in Rapid River are Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For questions, contact Shay Grady at 906-286-3776 or email sgrady@michiganlegion.org.
Free Clothes Closet
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.
DAV sets meeting schedule
ESCANABA — Disabled American Veterans Chapter #24 will conduct meetings at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Purple Heart Building, 1202 Sheridan Road, Escanaba.
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