Class of 1975 reunion

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1975 will be celebrating its 50th reunion at Historic House of Ludington on Sept. 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

All classmates were mailed a letter and short questionaire that should be completed and returned along with $35 if attending to: Escanaba Class of 1975, Joni Ellitt, 1116 S 14th St, Escanaba, MI 49829 by Aug. 1.

Call Joni with any questions, 906-786-8745.

Blessed Hope Baptist plans Vacation Bible School

ESCANABA — “Running With Jesus” is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Blessed Hope Baptist Church July 21-25 from 6:30-8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-12. It will be an exciting time of Bible lessons, music, crafts, and snacks. There will also be a visit from the crew of the StarShip “U.S.S. EyeOnthe Prize.”

The church is located at 2530 14th Avenue South in Escanaba. Call 786-9574 for more information.

Bake sale planned for Aug. 2

ESCANABA — First United Methodist Church, 302 South 6th St., will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pies, cookies, bread and more will be available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Detachment #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.