MARSP to meet

ESCANABA — The September meeting of the Delta County MARSP chapter will be held Sept. 9, at noon, at the Highland.

A pot roast dinner and ice cream sundae bar will be served.

Neil and Betty Hivala will be presenting information on Compassionate Friends.

If you are not on a calling list and would like to attend, call Alice at 906-786-7748 by Aug. 26, 2025.

Dance in Rock

ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd., on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by Dan & Friends.

There is a door cost and free will donation lunch. For more information, call Lucy at 906-356-6459.

All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation.

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.

Free Christian Celtic music concert

ESCANABA — MPK Celtic Band, a group that performs Celtic music with a Christian message, will be performing on Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeside Christian Church located at 2300 S 21st St. in Escanaba. The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be collected.

For more information about MPK Celtic Band, visit mpkband.com. For additional questions, contact Ryan Gilroy at 219-798-2965.

Ice cream social Aug. 27 in Bark River

BARK RIVER — The Bark River Legion Auxiliary, Post 438, is hosting an ice cream social on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST under the pavilion at the Bark River Park. This is a rain or shine event featuring ice cream, a variety of toppings, bars/cookies, and water.

During the social there will be entertainment by the Peltier Brothers. There is seating at picnic tables under the pavilion, but it is recommended guests bring lawn chairs.

A freewill donation is requested, with all proceeds going toward the U.P. Honor Flight and veteran’s services locally.

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Gladstone Class of 1976 reunion

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone class of 1976, 50th reunion will be Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Gladstone Golf Club.

Organizers are working on the details but need help with getting the word out, If you are in contact with any classmates, direct classmates to the class reunion’s Facebook page, “GHS Class of 1976 Reunion.”

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.

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.