Free Beer and Hot Wings to broadcast from the Island

HARRIS – Show tickets and hotel room packages are on sale for the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show to be broadcasted live at the Island Resort & Casino Friday, May 15.

The “Live Morning Radio Show” will be held from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET in Club Four One. Doors open at 5:30 a.m., and there is limited seating available for this show.

The second “Live at Night Show” will be in the Island Showroom at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15pm.

Those wishing to purchase tickets can order over the phone, 877-ISL-SHOW, with a credit card or online at islandresortandcasino.com.

Escanaba River Legion to meet

ESCANABA – American Legion Post 115, Escanaba River, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Escanaba Township Hall in Flat Rock.

Delta County Democrats to Meet

ESCANABA – The Delta Dems will be hosting a speaker at their general meeting on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Rd., Escanaba. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.

The group welcomes new members and guests. For more information, contact deltademsmi@gmail.com or at Facebook.com/MIDeltaDems.

American Legion Post 115,

ESCANABA – American Legion Post 115, Escanaba River, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Flat Rock Hall.

Bay Sages monthly meeting

ESCANABA – The regular monthly meeting of Bay Sages will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay de noc Community College.

Bay Sages is an organization established to provide educational opportunities for older adults residing in the Delta County area. Dues are $20 for the year and include monthly meetings, coffee and cookies and a wide variety of educational opportunities for members. Dues are payable at the meeting or can be mailed to Bay Sages at Bay College.

Guests and new members are always welcome to attend. This month’s speaker will be Richard Reiffers President of the Delta County Genealogical Society.

Food items for the Bay College Food Pantry are gratefully accepted at all meetings.

Elks Auxiliary

ESCANABA – The Elks Auxiliary will hold their February meeting on Thursday. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m. and meeting to follow.

YMCA to host Father-Daughter Dance

ESCANABA – The Northern Lights YMCA-Delta will host its annual Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Highland Golf Club.

Ticket sales will have ended on Monday, Feb. 2, unless sold out earlier. Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Guests will enjoy a dinner and a full evening of activities, along with photo opportunities. Andrea Simon Photography will be onsite throughout the event offering professional photographs that families may purchase.

For more information or to purchase tickets, www.nlymca.com or contact the Northern Lights YMCA at 906-789-0005.

The 21st Kids Trappers Workshop

HERMANSVILLE – The U.P. Trappers Association – District 3 will host the U.P. Trappers Kids Workshop at the Hermansville Community Center on Saturday from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. central time. All are welcome.

Attendees can view live trapping demos, enjoy hands-on learning experiences and take home free trapping kits. You can also purchase trapping equipment, win prizes, enjoy lunch and even sell some fur or deer hides.

For more information visit www.uptrappers.com or call Mike Lewis at (906) 774-3592.

Escanaba Elks brunch

ESCANABA – The Escanaba Elks brunch will hold its monthly brunch on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.

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. on Monday, Feb. 9 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.

Parkinson support group to meet

ESCANABA – The Michigan Parkinson Foundation support group for Escanaba and the surrounding areas meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Community Action Agency, 507 1st Ave. North in Escanaba.

Everyone is welcome to attend – people with Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers.

For more information call Debra Martin at 906-420-2871 or Dianna Lawson at 906-399-3706.

Bouquets & Bourbon

MARQUETTE – The Mariucci Family Beacon House is hosting a Valentine fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Rose Garden Room.

Build your own Valentine’s-themed floral arrangement (with a little direction from an expert from Gift Well) while sipping fine bourbons and wines.

Complimentary bourbon and wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres will be available.

Limited tickets available. Ticket price includes a custom made Valentine’s bouquet and vase. Valentine’s cards, candies and candles will also be available for purchase.

To register, visit https://upbeaconhouse.org/events/. Registration ends on Monday, Feb. 9.

All proceeds to benefit the Mariucci Family Beacon House.

Lenten breakfast and music program

ESCANABA – The Women of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba will present “Wonderful His Love for Me,” this year’s Lenten breakfast and music program on Saturday, Feb. 14. Breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m. with a 10 a.m. program to follow.

Musical guests will include Travis Dubord, The Remnants and others. For reservations, please call the church office at 906-786-6671 by 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.

A portion of the freewill offering will go to Bay College’s student food pantry.

Rock Senior Dance

ROCK – The Rock Senior Center, 3892 w. Maple Ridge 37 Rd, will host a Senior Dance on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The center will serve lunch around 2:30 p.m.

The Ghost Riders will be playing throughout the event. Attendees can enjoy dancing and lunch. The center is changing February’s Senior Dance to the third Sunday of the month for only this month.

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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