DCCA raffle ending soon

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance Holiday Raffle is winding down. Monday, Dec. 1, the winners will be announced with the grand prize of $1,000.

Tickets can be purchased at the Daily Press, 600 Ludington St., and the Delta County Cancer Alliance, 3430 Ludington St.

This fundraiser helps to support families, friends and neighbors in Delta County that are enduring the challenges of cancer.

Menominee Dems meet Tuesday

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Democrats will have their final meeting of the year Tuesday 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. Those wishing to join by Zoom should send an email request to mendemssecretary@gmail.com for the link.

Compassionate Friends chapter

ESCANABA — The local chapter of the Compassionate Friends will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the third-floor meeting room of the First Presbyterian Church, 819 First Ave. S. in Escanaba.

Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child. When a child dies, at any age, family members may suffer intense pain and feel helpless and isolated. Compassionate Friends strives to provide personal comfort, hope and support to every family coping with the loss of a son, daughter, grandchild or sibling. They may also help others offer assistance to a grieving family.

An international organization, Compassionate Friends has more than 650 chapters in the United States with locations in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.

To learn more about Compassionate Friends, go to the national website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call Neil or Betty at 906-786-0477.

Band students to collect cans

ESCANABA — Escanaba High School Band students will be going door-to-door Saturday collecting 10-cent returnables. For pickup within the city limits, email to president@eskybandboosters.com. Additionally, returnables may be dropped off at the Escanaba High School’s north parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Genealogy group to meet

ESCANABA — The Delta County Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in room 961 of the Joseph Heirman Building at Bay College. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring research problems and stories to discuss. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261.

Forest Service Retirees lunch

WELLS — The annual Forest Service Retirees’ Christmas Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Solberg’s Buck Inn Sports Bar, 6696 N. Third St. in Wells.

Those who plan to attend are asked to contact Pat at 906-280-2772 to reserve a place at the table. Non-perishable food should be brought for the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.

Library open house in Stephenson

STEPHENSON — The Menominee County Library, 319 Railroad St. in Stephenson, will have a Christmas open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

Santa will be there and available for photos. There will be snacks, a Christmas movie showing, crafts and music. The library will be collecting unwrapped gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree; these gifts stay in Marinette and Menominee counties. Nonperishable food items and personal hygiene items for the Midcounty Food Pantry will also be collected. Donations may be brought in at any time.

The Menominee County Library is free and open to the public, with branches in Stephenson and Hermansville plus a bookmobile that any individual can visit at any stop.

For more information, go to the Menominee County Library or contact 906-352-4111.

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.

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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