Escanaba Class of 1981 reunion meeting

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1981 is having a reunion planning meeting for their 45th reunion, to be held in 2026. The meeting will be on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington Park Pavilion. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chair in case the pavilion is unavailable.

Delta Coin Club to meet

ESCANABA — The next meeting of the Delta Coin Club is Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman University Center Building at Bay College.

The group is looking for vendors of sports cards, model cars, and others for its show in August. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261 or Steve Viau at 906-241-7494.

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.

Dance in Rock

ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 West Mapleridge Road, on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music will be performed by Country Express. There is a door cost and free will donation lunch will be available. For more information, call Lucy at 356-6459.

All proceeds benefit the senior corporation.

Manistique Class of 1975

MANISTIQUE — The 50th class reunion of Manistique High School Class of 1975 will be held at the Indian Lake Golf and Country Club on July 12. The time and ticket price will soon be determined. Planning is in progress and the class is looking for members to serve on the planning committee.

Up-to-date addresses are also needed. To report any new addresses from the past ten years, contact Charlene Greene at 906-282-2459 or email ManistiqueHSclassof75@gmail.com.

There is also a private Facebook group, “Manistique High School Class of 75,” which is updated regularly.

Classmates interested in helping to plan the event should contact Greene by text, email or Facebook messenger.

Gladstone Class of 1970 reunion

GLADSTONE — Gladstone High School Class of 1970 is having a 55th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23. The reunion will take place at the Lake Bluff Retirement Village’s Community Center located at 401 Kenneally Blvd., Gladstone, beginning at 4 p.m. More information will be posted as soon as possible on the GHS Class of 1970 Facebook page.

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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 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. 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.

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.

Esky Class of 1970 reunion

ESCANABA — The Escanaba High School Class of 1970’s 55th class reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 at Mo’s Pub, located at 2116 Ludington Street. A charge of $20 will be collected at the door for a buffet meal.

Many classmates also will be going out for a fish fry on Friday night at the Highland’s Golf Course starting at 5 p.m.

For updates, go to the Escanaba Area High School Class of 70 Facebook page, or contact Denise Young at bikeyo@aol.com