Blueberry Fest

ISABELLA — The annual Blueberry Festival will take place at the Isabella Community Hall, located on US 2 and County Road 495/LL Road, on Sunday, July 27. The festival will run from 1 to 4 p.m.

Blueberry pie, cobbler or buckle with ice cream will be available. Music will be provided by Music Caterers. The event will also include basket raffles, 50/50 raffles, and a bake sale.

Proceeds and donations made at the event benefit ongoing restoration projects for the historic Isabella Community Hall.

Compassionate Friends to meet

ESCANABA — Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to attend the Thursday, July 24 meeting of the Bay de Noc Chapter of the Compassionate Friends. The meeting is held at 7 p.m. in the third floor meeting room in the First Presbyterian Church, located at 819 First Avenue South in Escanaba.

Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit, self-help, bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child. When a child dies, at any age, for any reason, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a grandchild, and helps other better assist the grieving family.

An international organization, The Compassionate Friends has more than 650 chapters in the United States, with locations in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. The nearest chapter to Escanaba is in Green Bay.

To learn more about The Compassionate Friends, visit the group’s national website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call Neil or Betty at 906-786-0477.

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.

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.

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.

Gladstone library closed for cleaning

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Public Library will be closed Thursday, July 24 for its annual deep cleaning with normal summer hours resuming Monday, July 28.

Esky Class of 1965

HARRIS — The Escanaba Class of 1965 will hold their 60th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Island Resort and Casino. The buffet dinner with appetizers is $38 per person. Payment must be made by Monday, Aug. 4 for an accurate count, per casinos requirements. Checks should be made out to “Escanaba Class of 1965” and sent to Mark Miller, 5389 Portage Point 11.4 Lane, Escanaba, MI 49829. Classmates should provide their name and that name of any spouse or guest for name tags.

Additional activities will be announced as they are finalized. Classmates are asked to contact other classmates or friends who are not in the class’ Facebook group. Assistance in reaching members is appreciated to ensure a successful reunion.

Anyone willing to help with organizing can join the group on Monday, July 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Drifters Restaurant.

Contact Mark Miller at 906-786-1507 with questions or suggestions.

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.

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.

Veterans Service Officer in Rapid River

RAPID RIVER — Veterans Service Officer Shay Grady is back at Walter Cole American Legion Post 301 in Rapid River on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call 906-286-3776.

Grady’s services are available to all veterans.

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.

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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.

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 August 1.

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