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Briefs for Thursday, June 12, 2025

Job’s Daughters installation of officers

ESCANABA — The public is invited to the Installation of Officers for Bethel #9, Job’s Daughters International, of Escanaba on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. The installation will be held at First Presbyterian Church 819 1st Avenue South, Escanaba. For more information, call or text Amanda, Bethel Guardian, at 906-399-0901 or visit the Bethel’s Facebook page.

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.

Eagles to hold Father’s Day breakfast

ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles 1088, located at 608 Ludington St., will be serving Father’s Day breakfast on Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For any questions, call 906-786-3451 after 4 p.m.

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.

Flag disposal June 14

GLADSTONE — The American Legion Post 71 in Gladstone is currently collecting them for proper disposal. Flags are being collected in a container located outside of post.

On Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m., Gladstone American Legion Post 71 will be having a “Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags” at the Delta County Veterans Park in Gladstone. Flags can be dropped off before the event in the container outside the post or can be brought directly to the ceremony.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For any questions, call or text Sandy at 702-340-5677.

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.

Rapid Readers to meet

RAPID RIVER — The Rapid 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.

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.

Rally planned

ESCANABA — Delta County Unified, an Indivisible group, is holding a rally on June 14 from noon until 4 p.m. The “Flag and Country, Not Kings” rally will be held at the Karas Memorial Bandshell in Ludington Park. Guest speakers will be discussing topics ranging from county issues, education and library issues, veterans concerns, Native American concerns, immigration issues and more.

The afternoon will focus on the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on the local community. Those attending are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.

Cemetery rummage sale

ESCANABA — The 24th Annual Lakeview Cemetery Rummage Sale will be held June 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. and June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AmVets golf fundraiser

ESCANABA — The AmVets will be holding a golf fundraiser on June 14 at the Highland Golf Course, starting at 10 a.m. The $60 per person entry fee includes cart and a luncheon. There will be prizes for longest ball and closest to pin.

For more information or to sign up, call or test 906-420-0581.

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.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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