Gladstone Library Friends annual drive

GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library has started its 2025 Membership and Donation Drive, accepting monetary donations through Dec. 31.

Those interested can donate or sign up for a membership at the Gladstone Public Library, 300 S. 10th St. Membership dues are $10 for adults, $20 for families, $50 for patrons or $200 for lifetime.

All dues and donations go directly to the library to help support activities and programs for the community and children, such as story hours, summer reading programs, downloadable books and magazines, and library hours outside normal school day hours.

The Friends also host various events throughout the year, such as their Card/Game Parties in both June and November and a Candlelight Dinner in April.

For more information, contact the Gladstone Public Library at 906-428-4224.

Thanksgiving meal volunteers needed

ESCANABA — This year’s Delta County Community Thanksgiving dinner will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Escanaba High School, 500 S. Lincoln Road.

To-go meals will be offered and can be reserved by calling the Escanaba Senior Center, 906-786-8850.

Free DATA Bus rides are available for anyone needing transportation and can be reserved by calling the Escanaba Senior Center.

In 2024, more than 75 volunteers served over 658 meals to Delta County residents at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Organizers are seeking volunteers as they anticipate providing about 750 meals this year. Volunteers can assist in preparing the dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and/or on the day of the event Thursday, Nov. 27.

To volunteer, go online to https://www.communitythanksgivingdinner.org/volunteer.

Soo Line engine group to meet

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority will have its regular monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. today at 819 Delta Ave.

Anyone in the community interested in joining the group is encouraged to attend its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month. President John Pickard, 906-241-0888, can offer details.

Stamp, coin club meeting

ESCANABA — The next meeting of the Bay de Noc Stamp and Coin Club will be 6:30 p.m. today in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman Building at Bay College in Escanaba. Those planning to attend should bring stamps and coins to get help in determining their value. The public is always welcome. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261.

Local Parkinson support group

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

Delta Coin Club gathering

ESCANABA — The next meeting of the Delta Coin Club will be 5 p.m. Tuesday in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman Building at Bay College in Escanaba. Those planning to attend should bring stamps and coins to get help in determining their value. The public is always welcome. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261 or Steve Viau at 906-241-7494.

Card/game party in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library will host its Autumn Card/Game Party from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church Hall, 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. The event will include a Fall Basket Raffle, a Share the Wealth Raffle and door prizes, as well as homemade pies for dessert.

There is a charge for entry, which can be purchased from the Gladstone Library or from a Friend of the Library. All proceeds go to support activities and programs for the community, particularly children, such as story hours and the summer reading program.

Rock Lions breakfast buffet

ROCK — The Rock Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat Hunters Breakfast Buffet and Can Drive from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the club, 14454 M-35.

There is a fee. The club also asks those attending bring a non-perishable canned good. An American Legion raffle will take place at noon.

Rapid Readers book discussion

RAPID RIVER — The Rapid Readers will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Peg Netchey at 906-428-9668.

Menominee Dems meet Nov. 18

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Democrats will have their final meeting of the year Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the ground floor meeting room behind front desk at Spies Public Library, 940 First St.

Hors d’oeuvres and socializing will begin at 5 p.m. Central time. The meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Central. Discussion will include the December Holidays Members Party and Silent Auction fundraiser, food banks contributions, any upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more.

While only paid members allowed to vote at meetings, the group welcomes community members eager to support democracy and the U.S. Constitution to attend and share. Attendees may feel free to bring friends and pick up a free copy of the Constitution.

The meeting can be attended via Zoom as well. People wishing to join by Zoom should send an email request to mendemssecretary@gmail.com for the link.

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.

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