Life in Gladwin

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

It seems that just about everybody loves hummingbirds. Their diminutive size, colorful plumage, and frantic actions make them irresistible. So, when Michigan received a visit from a very rare hummingbird last week, I couldn’t resist making the drive to try to see it.
Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its Annual Memorial Service. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State Street (M-18), just north of Family Fare.

Holiday bazaar Nov. 21-22

GLADWINSacred Heart will hold 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.
Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

BEAVERTONThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank) will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 16, from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.
Disaster prepardeness course for students

Disaster prepardeness course for students

Disaster prepardeness course for students

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program.
Fumiko Riemer

Fumiko Riemer

99th Birthday

GLADWINThe Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, located on Pratt Lake Road, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone as resident Fumiko Riemer marked her 99th birthday surrounded by people who love her.
Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-4269689 or go to griefshare.org.
Gladwin Christian Men’s Club of the New Beginnings Methodist Church will be holding a Swiss steak dinner to raise money for local kids on Oct. 25.

Gladwin Christian Men’s Club of the New Beginnings Methodist Church will be holding a Swiss steak dinner to raise money for local kids on Oct. 25.

Local dinner and pie auction to raise money for kids boot project

GLADWINThe annual Swiss Steak Dinner and Pie Auction fundraiser, put on by the Gladwin Christian Men’s Club of the New Beginnings Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, serving from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm. Cost of the dinner will be $14 per adult, $8 for kids 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
Imagination Library Gala Slated for Nov. 7

Imagination Library Gala Slated for Nov. 7

Imagination Library Gala Slated for Nov. 7

CLARE T he Clare-Gladwin RESD is excited to share that on Friday, Nov. 7, from 7-10 p.m., they will be hosting their Booked for the Night Imagination Library Gala located at The Venue at 501 in Clare, MI.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

I jumped out of bed at 5 a.m, ready to take on the new day! I fed the dogs, made my protein drink, caught up on the news, and was ready to take my pups for a walk! I looked outside and it was pitch black!I’m not comfortable taking my dogs for a walk in the dark.