Wandering with the Birds

It was just another Sunday in August when the message on my phone alerted me to a possible rare bird on the west side of the state. A young birder was walking the north breakwall at Holland State Park when he spotted a shorebird working the rocks across the channel on the south breakwall.

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

GAFT holding auditions for fall comedy

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre will have auditions for this fall’s comedy, “A Jukebox For The Algonquin” at its theatre (524 E. Cedar Ave, Suite B in Gladwin) on Aug 18-20 from 6-8 p.m., with one more tryout Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12-2 p.m.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief classes planned

GLADWIN COUNTYUnderstanding Grief classes are open to all individuals who have experienced any kind of loss.They provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on difficult emotions and coping skills.This six-week program is held on the following Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.

STITCHERS GATHER FOR SERVICE PROJECT

The Sugar Springs Stitchers gathered this week to make 40 walker bags for the community. These bags attach to a walker, allowing the user to safely carry water, glasses, books, or other needs while moving about.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 29

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin.At 5:30 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event. At 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

LOOKING FOR GUMBALL MACHINES IN GLADWIN

If you have one of these Gladwin Kiwanis Club candy or gumball machines at your business in the City of Gladwin, please contact Dave Crawford at 989-701--0472, or Angela Bigham at 989-387-1332.

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Sept. 19, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Ten 16 Recovery and Remembrance event Aug. 29

BEAVERTONTen 16 Recovery Network will have a Recovery and Remembrance Free Family Overdose Awareness event. It will take place on Aug. 29, 12-7 p.m., at 358 Ross Street in Beaverton.The event will feature testimonies, a vigil, food trucks, live music, face painting and bouncehouses.