Hangin’ on Cedar buck pole upcoming

GLADWINThe fourth annual Hangin’ on Cedar buck pole and beer tent is slated for Saturday, November 23 at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Avenue. Deer harvested from November 15-23 are eligible.Deer drop off begins at 12 p.m., and must hang until 9 p.m.

“Ask Bill G.” office hours for November

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette will host “Ask Bill G.” office hours meetings in Midland and Beaverton on Friday, Nov. 22, continuing his commitment to being available to people and communities he serves in the Legislature.

Doctor recommends bisphosphonates due to high frax score

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active, 5-foot-2-inch, 125-pound, 72-year-old Caucasian woman without a history of known osteoporotic risk factors, other than demographic ones. I exercise daily, eat calcium through food, take 2,000 units of vitamin D, and follow a Mediterranean-style diet.

An Evening of Gratitude recognized donors at Mid

MT. PLEASANTThe Mid Michigan College Foundation recently hosted An Evening of Gratitude on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.“This event brought together supporters and friends as we recognized the incredible impact our donors make,” said Alexa Carey, Executive Director of the Mid Foundation.

CMDHD is promoting the Great American Smokeout

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is proud to promote the Great American Smokeout, an annual event organized by the American Cancer Society, encouraging tobacco users to quit and providing resources to help them move toward a tobacco-free life.

Michigan Adoption Month in November

LANSINGIn honor of Adoption Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking Michigan residents to consider taking on the toughest job they will ever love by providing a forever home through adoption.

Grief counseling available

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N.Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 989-3432470, ask for Karen.

Free Thanksgiving dinner upcoming

BEAVERTONThere will be a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ’s Church, 5277 Wixom Dr., Beaverton. There will also be a special Thanksgiving service following the meal.

GHS Can Drive November 16-23

GLADWINThere will be a Can Drive from November 16-23 to help the Gladwin High School Travel Club fundraise for their 2026 trip to London, Paris and the French Loire Valley.Can donations can be dropped off at a trailer at Gladwin High School on the west side of the building on Spring Street.

Christmas Kindness adoptions: a true gift exchange

GLADWIN COUNTYPope John Paul II said, “To adopt a child is a great work of love. When it is done, much is given, but much is also received.It is a true exchange of gifts.” Christmas Kindness couldn’t have said it better with regards to “adopting” a child over the holiday season!