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D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

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D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Program is proud to announce that singer/songwriters Tess Frizzell and Bobby Tomberlin will headline the annual summertime country music show.Tomberlin is a multi-nominated Country Music Association songwriter.

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Fish and Shrimp dinner to support Backpack Buddies

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Knights of Columbus Fish and Shrimp Dinner, benefitting Gladwin’s Backpack Buddies Program, will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, 4-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 751 S. M-18.

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Sacred Heart Bazaar in November

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINSacred Heart will its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin. For more information call the parish office at 989-426-7154.
GAFT scholarships presented

GAFT scholarships presented

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GAFT scholarships presented

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is pleased to announce the recipients of the recently-resurrected GAFT Theatre Scholarship: Landon Farley, Shannon Graham, and Cal Bragg.
GBCFD at Christ The King slated for July 19

GBCFD at Christ The King slated for July 19

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GBCFD at Christ The King slated for July 19

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, July 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.
TURNING 100

TURNING 100

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TURNING 100

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
On Friday, July 11, this sweet lady will be 100 years old. Perhaps you knew her from the many years she worked at the First of America Bank. Or maybe when she sang in the choir at the Methodist Church and was also choir director for many years. She may have sung at your wedding.
Pictured left to right: Yvette Keast, The Addams Family Musical director; Lorraine Carman, GAFT vice-president; Landon Farley, Cal Bragg, Shannon Graham, and GAFT president, Al Hawley.

Pictured left to right: Yvette Keast, The Addams Family Musical director; Lorraine Carman, GAFT vice-president; Landon Farley, Cal Bragg, Shannon Graham, and GAFT president, Al Hawley.

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GAFT annual summer musical starts July 17

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater (GAFT) will also present its annual summer musical, The Addams Family Musical, directed by Yvette Keast, on Thursday, July 17; Friday, July 18; and Saturday, July 19, all at 7 p.m., at the Gladwin High School.
Check state and federal laws before buying or selling anything made from animal hide or taxidermy. BERTOIA AUCTIONS

Check state and federal laws before buying or selling anything made from animal hide or taxidermy. BERTOIA AUCTIONS

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Ice cream toys

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. Most of us would agree that ice cream is an indispensable part of summer. Who wouldn’t recognize the jingle of an ice cream truck?
Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

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Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINVacation Bible School Weekend will take place in July at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road.■ July 25, 6:30-8 p.m.■ July 26, 6:30-8 p.m.■ July 27, Finish Line Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., cookout and games.Register at 989-426-9861 or email ebcgladwin@outlook. com.
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