The Maryland State Boychoir to perform Aug. 5

GLADSTONE — The Maryland State Boychoir will perform a free concert with choral works ranging from classical works to Broadway show tunes on Aug. 5, at First Lutheran Church, 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Founded in 1987, the mission of The Maryland State Boychoir is to foster the boychoir tradition by offering talented boys opportunities to sing and build self-esteem, self-discipline and character.

The Maryland State Boychoir is Maryland’s “Official Goodwill Ambassadors” is and composed of approximately 130 singers, age 7 to 20. The boys represent a wide range of ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.

The group performs over 80 times a year. They have performed throughout Maryland, in surrounding states, and on tours that have taken them to Ireland, Wales, England, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Canada, Iceland, Bermuda, and more than 40 states across the United States.

Pasty sale planned

RAPID RIVER — Fresh pasties will be available at St. Charles parish center in Rapid River on Tuesday, July 29. Pre-order soon as pasties are limited. Call 906-474-6606. Specify plain or with rutabaga. Pickup will be from 1-3:30 p.m.

Foster parents needed

ESCANABA — Upper Peninsula Family Solutions is seeking foster parents throughout the U.P. Foster parents must pass a background check, as well as several other clearances, to demonstrate a safe and positive home environment. Reach out to Sydnie Burtis at 906-273-1095 ext. 210 or burtiss@upfs.org for more information.

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.

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.

New 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.

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.

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