Life in Gladwin

Kids at Beaverton Elementary got to spray a fire hose when Beaverton Fire Department’s Chief Phil Andrist and his partner Case Dunn visited.

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Beaverton firefighters visit BES to promote fire safety

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BEAVERTONBeaverton Fire Department Chief Phil Andrist and partner Case Dunn came to the Beaverton Elementary School (BES) to talk with first graders about fire safety.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Iwake up in the morning feeling a bit groggy. I swing my legs over the side of my bed. It’s like a cannon shot to my dogs for them to run up and begin pawing and licking me to make sure that I will stay awake and feed them. I battle with them to get up unmolested and make my way to the bathroom.

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BABA 2024 Holiday Hunt slated

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Area Business Association’s (BABA) Holiday Hunt even is scheduled for Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.The event will include giveaways, prizes, sales, and specials with over 30 participating businesses.

The main two Christmas Kindness office employees, Brenda Povey (left) and Carolyn McNamara (right), hold up a sign that says “Choose Kindness.”

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Christmas Kindness office opens for season

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINThe Christmas Kindness office, 963 N. M-18 Gladwin, officially opened October 8 and will remain open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through December 17.

Teen and Tween programs slated

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Teen and Tween programs slated

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINDid you know that the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) and Beaverton Branch Library offer many different programs geared towards tweens and teens?The following programs take place at the Gladwin County District Library: ■ MANGA Club – first Monday of the month – 6-7 p.m. drop in).

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Gladwin Area Community Band to begin Christmas concert rehearsals

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for, and performs, its 2024 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its fifth concert overall since it began in 2022.

Kind Day by supports educators and literacy in Gladwin County

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Kind Day by supports educators and literacy in Gladwin County

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINOn October 14, Members First Credit Union (M1) joined credit unions across Michigan to participate in Credit Union (CU) Kind Day, a nationwide celebration dedicated to credit unions doing acts of community service and giving back.

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Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar upcoming

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINThere will be a Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar event on Friday, November 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center, 402 N. Silverleaf St. There is free admission and free coffee for both days.

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Donuts and Doulas event slated

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINAfree event, Donuts and Doulas, for those who are expecting a baby, just gave birth, or are breastfeeding will be at the Gladwin County Baby Pantry, 121 E. Cedar Ave., on November 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Bells ring for hospice

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its annual Ringing of the Bells. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, located at 1312 N. State Street.The service is open to the community.

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