Briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
Internet safety presentation
GLADSTONE – The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit in collaboration with Gladstone Public Safety will deliver a presentation today at 6:30 p.m. at Gladstone High School, 2100 M-35, about internet safety, geared towards parents.
The program aims to educate parents on current apps, better ways to monitor children’s usage, and apps to be aware of that are very prone to predatory behavior by adults.
Delta Dems to meet
The Delta County Democratic Party will meet Wednesday, March 4 at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, Escanaba. The group will be holding their spring county convention at 6:15 p.m. with social time to follow. The general monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Delta Dems invite people to join for lots of good information, interaction and speakers. For more information, contact deltademsmi@gmail.com or Facebook.com/MIDeltaDems.
Great Lakes Youth Pool Tournament
ESCANABA – Crazy Joe’s will be hosting their 36th annual Great Lakes Youth Pool Tournament on Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m. There is no entry fee.
The event, open to any boy or girl age eight to 20, will take place in Crazy Joe’s pool hall, 224 Stephenson Ave. The tournament will be played in an 8-ball format with double elimination across 10 tables.
There are three age divisions: eight to 12, 13 to 16 and 17 to 20. First through third place trophies will be awarded in each division as well as a custom cue and case will be awarded to first place division winners. Everyone has a chance to win a gift card, one for male entrant and one for female entrant.
All entrants age 12 to 16 must bring a copy of their birth certificate or driver’s license to the tournament. Kids must register before 11 a.m.
To register, call 906-399-CUDA or call Crazy Joe’s at 906-786-7263. Tournament directors include Wayne Juhl, 906-789-1639, and Don E. Shope, 906-399-CUDA.
Escanaba Kiwanis Club Spring Expo
ESCANABA – Registration materials for the Escanaba Kiwanis Club’s Spring Expo vendor show are now available at their website, EscanabaKiwanis.org, by emailing a request to Kiwanis.SpringExpo@gmail.com or by leaving a message at 906-786-6013.
The Spring Expo will take place Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12. In previous years, the Spring Expo was known as the Home and Garden Show. The name change reflects the growth and evolution of the event to a celebration of everything the area offers as it moves toward spring.
Delta Animal Shelter requests donations
ESCANABA – The Delta Animal Shelter is in need of the following donations; Purina Cat Chow (blue bag), Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag), NutriSource chicken/rice dog food, Purina One chicken/rice dog food, canned dog food, canned cat/kitten food, soft dog treats, scoopable cat litter, clay cat litter, bleach, liquid Lysol, paper towels, dish soap, garbage bags, power laundry detergent, hand sanitizer and dog collars/leashes.
Donations can be dropped off at the shelter, 6975 County Road, 426 M 5, during business hours of 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or outside the building in their donation box.
Gladstone church offers clothing
GLADSTONE — The Memorial United Methodist Church, 1920 Lake Shore Drive in Gladstone, has a free clothes closet with coats, and shoes available in most sizes. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays or by appointment by calling 906-428-9311. Donations are also accepted.
Escanaba Class of ’76 reunion
ESCANABA — The Escanaba High School Class of 1976 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Sept. 26 at the Highland Golf Course.
A schedule of events for the weekend and registration materials will be provided on the class Facebook page, Escanaba Class of 1976, or by email.
Class members are encouraged to join the Facebook page or send an email requesting information to eskyclassof76@gmail.com. To have information mailed, call or text Pat Rudden at 906-280-1789.
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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