Band students to collect cans

ESCANABA — Escanaba High School Band students will be going door-to-door collecting 10-cent returnables on Saturday. 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.

Eskymo Fan Club meeting

ESCANABA — The next meeting of the non-profit Eskymo Fan Club will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School Library/Media Room, 500 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba.

Genealogy group to meet

ESCANABA — The Delta County Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday 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.

DCCA raffle ending soon

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance Holiday Raffle is winding down. The winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 1, 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.

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 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, Hermansville and a bookmobile that any individual can visit at any stop.

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

‘Star of Wonder’ event

RAPID RIVER — Rapid River Congregational Church will host “Star of Wonder,” featuring a traditional turkey dinner with bake sale, crafts and raffles, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7891 Cleveland St., Rapid River. A fee will be charged for adults and children ages 6 through 12.

St. Anthony meat pie sale

ESCANABA — St. Anthony’s will have a meat pie sale on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11-12.

Pies will be half pork and half ground chuck. There is a cost and they must be preordered, ideally as soon as possible. To order, call or text Debbie at 906-399-4259. Pick up will be at St. Thomas Church, 1820 Ninth Ave. N.

Gladstone library book signing

GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library will host a book signing for author Judge Steve Parks, who has released his first novel “The Serenity Gang,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Gladstone Public Library, 300 S. 10th St.

Parks had always dreamed of becoming a published author. He became inspired by the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and the spirit of that generation. “It’s about letting go of the past so you can live for the future,” Parks said.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Ford River Lions Christmas party

ESCANABA — The Ford River Lions Club will host a Christmas party from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Ford River Lions Club, 3764 L.15 Lane in Escanaba.

The free event will feature a hayride, food, crafts, children’s gift bags and a visit from Santa. Parking will be available at the Ford River Pub for easy access to the hayride.

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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