NARFE meeting by Zoom

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, or NARFE, Chapter 1900 will meet by Zoom only at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Chapter members will receive the Zoom link by email. Members who are not on the chapter email distribution and who want to receive the Zoom link and passcode should email to narfe1900.scty@gmail.com.

Any active or retired federal employees are invited to attend NARFE meetings. Non-members are welcome as guests.

NARFE Chapter 1900 was chartered in 1983 and includes members from the Marquette, Escanaba, Rapid River, Ontonagon, L’Anse, Houghton and Hancock areas. For more information, email to narfe1900.scty@gmail.com.

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., from 1-4 p.m. Thursday.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

Delta Dems to meet

ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road in Escanaba. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, contact deltademsmi@gmail.com or at Facebook.com/MIDeltaDems.

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.

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.

Rock craft show seeks ­vendors

ROCK — Vendors and crafters are sought for a craft show at the Lions Club in Rock planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4. If interested, call Marie Chartier at 906-356-2015.

Menominee MARSP

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, or MARSP, will meet Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Little Nugget Clubhouse on East County Road 338 in Carbondale.

Registration will be 11 to 11:25 a.m. Central time and lunch will be served at 11:30 Central. Lunch will be an Italian dinner at a cost of $15.

Dr. Andrea Lyons from Lyons Physical Therapy will present a program on improving abilities for seniors. A business meeting will follow the program. Members are asked to bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Mid-County Food Pantry.

For late reservations or cancellations, members should contact Linda Linczeski at 906-863-8892 or e-mail to llinczeski@hotmail.com.

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.

New Parkinson group

ESCANABA — The Delta Parkinson support group, a new group affiliated with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation that serves the Escanaba and the surrounding areas, meets the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Community Action Agency, 507 First Ave. N. in Escanaba. For more information, call Debra Martin at 906-420-2871 or email to hiawathawellness@gmail.com.

St. Anthony’s pasty sale

ESCANABA — St. Anthony’s Church will have its final pasty sale of 2025 on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16-17. Price is $6 each, with or without rutabaga. To preorder, call or text Debbie at 906-399-4259. Pickup will be at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba. Deliveries can be made to any Escanaba businesses. Limited extra pasties will be available in the late afternoon. The church will not have another pasty sale until April.

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.