MANISTIQUE — The Manistique Area Retired School Personnel will hold its Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at The “40” Bar and Grill 100 S 2nd St. at 11:30 a.m. Local vocalist Darrell Dixson will entertain the group. The group will again be collecting nonperishables for the St. Vincent De Paul and Good Neighbors food pantries. A gift of $5 to $10 is suggested for those wishing to participate in a gift exchange. All retired school personnel from Schoolcraft and Eastern Delta Counties are welcome to attend the monthly MARSP meetings. Call 283-3209 by Sunday, Dec. 8, if interested in attending. $15 for the luncheon is payable at the door.