MARSP to meet

ESCANABA TOWNSHIP — The Aug. 5 meeting of MARSP will be held at Holy Family Church in Escanaba Township at noon.

A meal consisting of turkey, meatballs, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and dessert will be served.

Deceased members will be honored during the group’s annual memorial service.

Those not on a calling list who wish to attend are asked to call Alice at 906-786-7748 before July 30.

First UMC bake sale

ESCANABA — First United Methodist Church, located at 302 S 6th St., in Escanaba, will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents of Harbor Tower receive a special discount. Proceeds support mission areas.

For more information contact the church at 906-786-3713 or Barb at 906-398-8373.

LWV book sale Aug. 2

ESCANABA — The League of Women Voters of Delta County will hold a used book, video and CD sale on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Bonifas Fine Arts Center Waterfront Art Festival in Ludington Park.

Proceeds from the sale are used to pay for printing voter education publications or other voter services.

Democrats to meet

ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, Escanaba. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.

The group welcomes guests and new members and will have a booth in the Ruth Butler building at the UP State Fair.

For more information, contact the group at deltademsmi@gmail.com.

Date changed for The Maryland State Boychoir concert

GLADSTONE — The Maryland State Boychoir will perform a free concert with choral works ranging from classical works to Broadway show tunes on Sunday, Aug. 3, at First Lutheran Church, 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. The show starts at noon.

The group will also perform during the church’s 9 a.m. worship the same day.

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.

Learn to Fly Day

ESCANABA — The Bay Area R/C Club will host a Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. til 5 p.m.

During the event, individuals can learn to fly remote control model airplanes at no risk ro charge, using the club’s dual control systems.

The Bay Area R/C Flying Club field is located six miles west of Escanaba and four miles north of Hyde on County Road 521/533. Follow the signs to the field.

For more information, call Dan Brachmann at 906-280-7105.

Motorcycle ride to support veterans coming through Gladstone

GLADSTONE — The community is asked to line the streets of Gladstone to welcome the 21st Annual Ride Around Michigan motorcycle ride participants on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 3:50 p.m. The riders will be coming from the Iron River American Legion and stopping at the Gladstone American Legion post from 4 to 5 p.m.

The ride is sponsored by the Forgotten Eagles of Michigan. The ride aims to promote POW/MIA awareness, show respect for POW/MIAs and veterans as a whole, and to raise money for Michigan veterans in need.

The ride will run from Aug. 6 through Aug. 8. It starts at the Soo American Legion and will conclude at Houghton Lake. Anyone may join in the ride, either on a motorcycle or in a vehicle, and participants can participate in the full ride or just a portion of the journey.

For more information about the ride, visit www.forgotteneagles.org. Anyone who is interested in being involved with the local gathering on Aug. 7 is asked to call Sandy at 702-340-5677.

Annual Fish Boil and Croatian Chicken Dinner

FORD RIVER — The Ford River Lions Club will hold their Annual Fish Boil and Croatian Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 3 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse on L.15 Lane. Turn at the Ford River Pub.

All proceeds from this event will be used to support local nonprofit organizations.

Jeff Hunt to perform at Escanaba SDA Church

ESCANABA — Jeff Hunt, from Tampa Florida, a former member of Heritage and a 3ABN vocalist, will be in concert at the Escanaba SDA Church on Aug. 3rd and 6 p.m.

Hunt was the recipient of the International Angel Award for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist nominee. His southern gospel program will include songs from his latest project recorded in Los Angeles, stories, humor and an emphasis on knowing the trust about God.

The Escanaba SDA Church is located at 210 South Lincoln Road. This will be a visitor friendly concert. A love offering will be taken. Recordings, witness wear and children’s books will be available after the program.

All are invited and welcome.

Veterans groups announce meeting schedule

ESCANABA — Delta County veteran’s groups have announced their meeting schedule.

Here is when and where each group gathers:

— Disable American Chapter #24 – first Monday of the month 7 p.m., Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— American Legion Post #71 Gladstone – first Wednesday of month 6 p.m., Gladstone American Legion Hall, 802 Delta Ave., Gladstone.

— American Legion Post #82 – first Tuesday of month 6 p.m., Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— Veterans of Foreign Wars #2998 – second Monday of month 6 p.m., Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— Bark River American Legion Post #438 – second Monday of month at 6 p.m. at the Bark River Senior Center, located at 4283 D Rd. in Bark River.

— Delta County Veterans Counsel – second Monday of month at 7 p.m. (following VFW #2998), Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— Marine Corp League Detachment #444 – fourth Wednesday of month 7 p.m., Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #1976 – last Thursday of month 6 p.m., Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road in Escanaba.

— Escanaba Amvets Post #123 – last Thursday of month 6 p.m. at the Amvets building, 1315 N Lincoln Road, Escanaba.