Escanaba Class of 1965 reunion

ESCANABA — The 60th class reunion for the Escanaba Class of 1965 will be held at the Island Resort and Casino on Saturday, Sept. 6 and class members, friends and families are urged to get their paid reservations in by Aug. 11.

The reunion will be held in the Wold and Eagle conference rooms from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will include a buffet dinner with appetizers for $38 per person. Checks must be received before Aug. 11 so a payment and accurate count of those attending can be given to the casino.

Checks should be made payable to “Escanaba Class of 1965” and sent to Mark Miller, 5389 Portage Pt. 11.4 Lane, Escanaba, MI 49829.

For name tags, please include the name of the classmate and the name of the spouse or guest along with payment. Names can be changed later if needed.

So far, 55 people have paid to attend the reunion, with organizers hoping to see more than 80 at the event. The team of nine classmates who have attended planning meetings are hoping for a fun evening for all in attendance.

Additional information is available on the class’ Facebook page, “Escanaba Class of 1965”.

For any questions, call Miller at 906-786-1507.

St. Anthony calendar raffle winner named

ESCANABA — The winner of the July 28 St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle is Linda LaMarch of Escanaba. LaMarch won the $100 weekly prize.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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