Briefs for Monday, June 30, 2025
Class of 1975 reunion
ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1975 will be celebrating its 50th reunion at Historic House of Ludington on Sept. 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
All classmates were mailed a letter and short questionaire that should be completed and returned along with $35 if attending to: Escanaba Class of 1975, Joni Ellitt, 1116 S 14th St, Escanaba, MI 49829 by August 1.
Call Joni with any questions, 906-786-8745.
Kids Fun Day
ESCANABA — Lakeside Christian Church, located at 2300 South 21st Street in Escanaba, will be hosting a Kids Fun Day on Wednesday, July 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The event will feature a bounce house, face painting, games and crafts.
For questions, call Pastor Ryan at 219-798-2965.
Escanaba River Legion to meet July 2
ESCANABA TOWNSHIP — American Legion Post 115 Escanaba River Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Manistique Class of 1975
MANISTIQUE — The 50th class reunion of Manistique High School Class of 1975 will be held at the Indian Lake Golf and Country Club on July 12. The time and ticket price will soon be determined. Planning is in progress and the class is looking for members to serve on the planning committee.
Up-to-date addresses are also needed. To report any new addresses from the past ten years, contact Charlene Greene at 906-282-2459 or email ManistiqueHSclassof75@gmail.com.
There is also a private Facebook group, “Manistique High School Class of 75,” which is updated regularly.
Classmates interested in helping to plan the event should contact Greene by text, email or Facebook messenger.
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.
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.
Delta Dems meeting planned for July 2
ESCANABA — The Delta County Democratic Party (Delta Dems) will meet Wednesday, July 2, from 7-8 pm at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, Escanaba. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, email deltademsmi@gmail.com, or vist the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MIDeltaDems.
Manistique Class of 1975
MANISTIQUE — The 50th class reunion of Manistique High School Class of 1975 will be held at the Indian Lake Golf and Country Club on July 12. The time and ticket price will soon be determined. Planning is in progress and the class is looking for members to serve on the planning committee.
Up-to-date addresses are also needed. To report any new addresses from the past ten years, contact Charlene Greene at 906-282-2459 or email ManistiqueHSclassof75@gmail.com.
There is also a private Facebook group, “Manistique High School Class of 75,” which is updated regularly.
Classmates interested in helping to plan the event should contact Greene by text, email or Facebook messenger.
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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Veterans Service Officer 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.