Life in Gladwin

BAC hosting area artists show

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) located at 107 Tonkin Street is hosting the Annual Spring Show & Sale for area artists on Saturday, April 25.
Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy announces their upcoming 2026 Stewardship Series event, “How to Plant and Care for Trees”, on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Three Ponds nature preserve.
The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

Beginning and experienced genealogists invited to join

GLADWIN COUNTYNew beginners and experienced family tree climbers – known as genealogists – are welcomed to visit, learn, do research, or join the Gladwin County Genealogical Society, Inc. (GCGS) at the Gladwin District Library, 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

There is a small window of time each evening when a strange little bird performs an amazing display flight, which some actually call a Sky Dance. Perhaps the dancer is shy, because he only takes the dance floor when the day’s light has almost faded completely away.

Beaverton Community Supper slated

BEAVERTONE agle 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.
River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.Join them for a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!
Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.
Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band is proud to present its spring concert, “On With the Show,” on Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m., in the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.
DAR Good Citizens pictured from left to right: winning essayist, Hannah Leigh Goethe, Clare High School; Evelyn Rose Nelson, Farwell High School; Hayley Mae Neff, Harrison High School; and Jaden Randal James Kiger, Marion High School.

DAR Good Citizens pictured from left to right: winning essayist, Hannah Leigh Goethe, Clare High School; Evelyn Rose Nelson, Farwell High School; Hayley Mae Neff, Harrison High School; and Jaden Randal James Kiger, Marion High School.

Goethe winner of Good Citizen Essay Contest

CLAREThe Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored four Good Citizen Contest winners and their families at its annual Good Citizen Luncheon on Sunday, April 12, 2025.