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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Esky Class of 1965 plans reunion

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Class of 1965 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Island Resort and Casino.

The buffet dinner with appetizers costs $38 per person. Attending classmates are asked to submit their payment by Monday, Aug. 4 to provide an accurate attendace count. Make checks payable to “Escanaba Class of 1965” and send them to mark Miller, 5389 Portage Point 11.4 Lane, Escanaba, MI 49829.

Additional activities will be announced as they are finalized. In the meantime, classmates are asked to contact other classmates or friends who are not in the Facebook group.

For questions or suggestions, classmates are asked to contact Mark Miller at 906-786-1507. Additional assistance is welcomed.