Briefs for Saturday, June 28, 2025
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.
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.
Eagles breakfast
ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles 1088 will be serving a breakfast at 608 Ludington on Sunday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a special guest for the children. Call the club with any questions 786-3451 after 4 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Escanaba Class of 1975
ESCANABA — Escanaba High School Class of 1975 is planning its 50th reunion. Classmates are asked to save the date of Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will be held at the House of Ludington.
The reunion committee will send out invites by the end of March.
The committee is looking for the most current addresses for classmates. Contact Joni Elliott at 1116 S 14th St., Escanaba, MI 49829 or 906-786-8745 with any address changes or questions. Classmates can also contact the committee on Facebook by searching for “Escanaba High School Class 1975” 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.
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.
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Esky Class of 1965 plans reunion
ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1965 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Island Resort and Casino.
The buffet dinner with appetizers costs $38 per person. Attending classmates are asked to submit their payment by Monday, Aug. 4 to provide an accurate attendace count. Make checks payable to “Escanaba Class of 1965” and send them to mark Miller, 5389 Portage Point 11.4 Lane, Escanaba, MI 49829.
Additional activities will be announced as they are finalized. In the meantime, classmates are asked to contact other classmates or friends who are not in the Facebook group.
For questions or suggestions, classmates are asked to contact Mark Miller at 906-786-1507. Additional assistance is welcomed.