Card and game party planned

GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Public Library is hosting its annual Summer Card/Game Party and Strawberry Shortcake Social on Thursday, June 12, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Lutheran Church, 1212 Minneapolis Avenue, in Gladstone.

There will be a summer basket raffle, a “share the wealth” raffle, as well as door prizes. Tickets are available for $10 at the Gladstone library of from a Friend of the Library. To reserve a table, call Connie at 906-428-1696.

All proceeds got to the library to help support activities and programs for the community, especially children, such as story hours and summer reading programs. This past year the group was able to give the library more than $40,500 thanks to the continued support and generosity of the community.

MARSP to meet

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on Thursday, June 12, at the Little Nugget Clubhouse on East County Rd. 338, Carbondale, Michigan. Registration is from 10:45 to 11:25 a.m. CDT with the luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. CDT. On the menu is an Italian dinner at a cost of $15.

The program will be a memorial service to honor and remember Menominee County chapter members who have passed away since last June. There will be a short business meeting following the memorial service. Members are asked to bring a school supply donation if they are able.

For late reservations or cancellations members should call Linda Linczeski 906-863-8892 or e-mail her at llinczeski@hotmail.com

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.

Garden museum to open

GARDEN — The Garden Peninsula Historical Society will open the Schoolhouse Museum on Friday, June 13. Volunteers are available Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

There are many exhibits that detail early life on the Peninsula, including displays honoring early doctors and veterans. Available for research are family history notebooks that offer many interesting facts on the pioneer families. Names are being accepted for the Honoree Dinner scheduled for September. To be considered, a potential honoree must be a past or present resident of the Garden Peninsula and at least 80 years of age. Names can be submitted to brendatibbetts69@gmail.com or by calling 906-644-7609.

St. Anthony’s pasty sale

ESCANABA — St. Anthony’s Church is having a pasty sale June 12 and 13. Pick up will be at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba. To preorder, call or text Debbie at 906-399-4259. Limited extra pasties will be available in the late afternoon.

Delivery will also be available to Escanaba businesses.

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.

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.

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.

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.