Donations sought for book sale

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 the books meet the donation criteria.

Books can be delivered during normal business hours to the Ludington Centre, 1112 Ludington St. Donors are asked to use the 11th Street entrance, Suite 208, and look for the league’s sign. For pick-up, call Pat Rudden at 906-280-1789.

Choral practices on Tuesdays

ESCANABA — The Bay de Noc Choral Society has resumed weekly practice from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th St., Escanaba,

The choral society continues to seek new members. It is a four-part singing group with openings in all parts. They are rehearsing for a Christmas concert scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Bethany Lutheran Church. For more information, contact Patty at 906-789-1590.

St. Thomas pasty sale

ESCANABA — St. Thomas the Apostle Church will have a pasty sale Wednesday and Thursday. Pasties are $6.50 each and can be with or without rutabaga. Pickup will be between 3 and 5 p.m. at the church, 1820 Ninth Ave. N. in Escanaba. No early sales will be done — first come, first served.

Flu shot clinics set

ESCANABA — Public Health Delta and Menominee Counties’ mobile clinic is scheduled to be in the parking lot of the Delta County office, 2920 College Ave., on:

— 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Eastern time Thursday; and

— 1-4 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Sept. 25.

No appointment is necessary. Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Michigan and most private insurance can be billed, and most clients will have no out-of-pocket cost.

Public Health will also administer vaccine at employer sites upon request. To make an appointment at Public Health or schedule a clinic for a township or employer, call 906-786-4111 for Delta County or 906-863-4451 for Menominee County.

Forest Service Retirees breakfast

ESCANABA — The Forest Service Retirees annual breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Drifters Restaurant in Escanaba. Those who plan to attend are asked to call Pat at 906-280-2772 to reserve a place at the table.

Car, bike show in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — American Legion Post 71 Gladstone will have a Classic Cars & Bike Show from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, rain or shine. The event will have live music by Bad Dog, 50/50 raffles, bucket raffles, food and refreshments, along with bike/car participation prize. All proceeds from the show are donated locally.

Downtown Day in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Downtown Development Authority will have its Downtown Day Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

The event will feature a street fair, sidewalk sales and farmers market, plus live music, giveaways, games and more. A fire truck will be on site, and kids can enjoy face painting, cotton candy, kids crafts, and family-friendly fun.

Fundraisers for train engine

GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority will be at Downtown Days on Saturday, Sept. 27, selling T-shirts, sweatshirts and coffee mugs to raise funds for the train along the highway.

Donations continue to be sought for perpetual care of the train, the future Gladstone/Soo Line Historical Museum and other plans.

All donations are being accepted by the Community Foundation for Delta County, 2420 First Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829. Checks should be made out in care of Soo Line No. 730.

For details, interested parties can call Authority President John Pickard at 906-241-0888.

Cub Scouts open house

GLADSTONE — Cub Scout Pack 3471 and Troop 466 of Gladstone will have an open house night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the Jones Elementary cafeteria, 400 S. 10th St. in Gladstone.

Local Cub Scout packs are offering a free trial membership this fall to all kids 5 to 11. For more information, go to michiganscouting.org/trial-membership/. To learn how scouting makes a difference in kids’ lives, go to discoverscouting.org. To join at any time, go to beascout.org.

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Pasty sale planned

RAPID RIVER — St. Charles parish center in Rapid River will have fresh pasties available for pickup from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. Pre-orders should be done soon, as pasties will be limited — call 906-474-6606 and specify plain or with rutabaga.

Elks Auxiliary to meet

ESCANABA — The Elks Auxiliary will have its first meeting Thursday, Oct. 2. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:45 p.m. and meeting to follow. Call or text Jayne at 906-786-3213 to make reservations or cancellations by noon Monday, Sept. 29.

Rock Lions craft show

ROCK — The Lions Club in Rock will have a craft show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. For more information, call Marie at 906-356-2015.

Church to have rummage sale

RAPID RIVER — Rapid River Congregational Church will have a rummage sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at 7891 Cleveland St. Also planned are a bake sale and serving luncheon soups, sandwiches and bars. Saturday will be bag day, at $2 per bag.

Evening sewing classes set

ESCANABA — The U.P. Steam & Gas Village will offer an evening sewing class for beginners from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 9 through Oct. 30 at the Village Community Hall, which is the blue building by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Building and is attached to the schoolhouse.

This free class is for adults and children age 8 and older. Equipment and materials will be provided. To register, call 906-280-8578.

St. Stephen’s piano recital

ESCANABA — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will have a classical piano recital at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at 500 Ogden Ave. in Escanaba. Retired professional pianist Leonara Hall will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and Ginastera. For more information, email to ststephens68@outlook.com of go online to ststephensescanaba.org.