Briefs for Saturday, June 14, 2025
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 G.H.S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Esky Class of 1970 reunion
ESCANABA — The Escanaba High School Class of 1970’s 55th class reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 at Mo’s Pub, located at 2116 Ludington Street. A charge of $20 will be collected at the door for a buffet meal.
Many classmates also will be going out for a fish fry on Friday night at the Highland’s Golf Course starting at 5 p.m.
For updates, go to the Escanaba Area High School Class of 70 Facebook page, or contact Denise Young at bikeyo@aol.com
VSO (Veteran Service Officer) Hours
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.
Rapid River Readers to meet
RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River Readers’s June discussion of “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben will take place at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River on Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m.
New members are welcome. Contact Peg Netchey at 428-9668 for questions.