Delta Coin Club meeting

ESCANABA — The next meeting of the Delta Coin Club is set for Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman University Center Building at Bay College. Venders are being sought for the upcoming show on Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261 or Steve Viau at 906-241-7494.

Soo Line Steam Engine Authority meeting Monday

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting on Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at Solid Rock Church, 819 Delta Ave.

The group will reflect on the golf fundraiser held in May and plan for the next event, scheduled for May 28, 2026. An update will be given on the status of work being done at the locomotive site will be given, and ideas for long-term future objectives will be sought for the Historical Museum and Welcome center.

Planning will also begin for a Railroad Day at the Steam and Gas Engine Association Village this fall.

Donations continue to be sought for perpetual care of the train. New donations can be made for the future Gladstone/Soo Line Historical Museum as land is being sought and building plans are being formalized. All donations are being accepted by the Community Foundation for Delta County, 2420 1st Ave South, Escanaba, Michigan. 49829. Checks can be made out in care of Soo Line #730.

For more information, call Authority President John Pickard for details at 906-241-0888.

Soo Line #730 Train t-shirts and sweatshirts, Coffee Mugs and Memorabilia continues to be available.

Anyone in the Community that would want join the Authority is encouraged to attend the Aug. 11 meeting.

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.

Trinity Pancake Brunch set for Aug. 9

STONINGTON — The 3rd Annual Trinity Pancake Brunch will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stonington Community Hall, located at 5870 County 513 T Road.

Swedish pancakes are the highlight of the breakfast, along with buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. Raffles, quilts, entertainment and 50/50 drawings will be happening.

The breakfast is sponsored by the Trinity Lutheran Church Women’s Group.

Steam and Gas Engine Association book

ESCANABA — “The Upper Peninsula Steam & Gas Engine Association: A Narrative History,” a book celebrating of the association’s first 50 years, will be available for purchase at the U.P. State Fair, during the association’s annual Labor Day Show, and during Christmas in the Village. The book is filled with pictures and stories about the group and its history. The price is $35.

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.

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.

Escanaba Quarterback Club Meat Raffle

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Quarterback Club Meat Raffle will take place at the Escanaba Elks Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 9. The event is open to the public.

Nine meat raffle drawings will take place between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., with 30 minutes between drawings. Each drawing will include five meat items, with more than $2,100 in meat to be given away during the event. Tickets will be sold six for $5.

At 4 and 6 p.m., pistol raffles will take place. One pistol will be given away at each raffle.

A Crown Royal Basket raffle will take place at 5 p.m. with numerous bottles being given away.

The event will also include karaoke from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and the kitchen will be open with a limited menu.

All proceeds will benefit the Escanaba Quarterback Club.