Friends of the Library open house slated

GLADWIN COUNTYAttend an open house for the Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Gladwin County District Library located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.There will be food, fun, displays and a quilt raffle.

Wandering with the Birds

Fall migration continues in October, with sparrows taking center state.Sparrows often get a bad rap – “little brown jobs” as they are sometimes called – for being plainly colored.

Little Forks Conservancy announces Fourth Annual Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy invites the community to celebrate outdoors this fall during its Fourth Annual Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, running Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, 2026, at Riverview Natural Area in Homer Township, Midland.

Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

GLADWIN COUNTYThe sixth annual Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser will take place on Oct. 11 at Meadow Lanes located at 430 W. 5th Street in Gladwin.

Mid Michigan College to host free Trunk or Treat in Harrison

HARRISONFamilies are invited to celebrate Halloween at Mid Michigan College’s Trunk or Treat event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Harrison Campus Poet Family Outdoor Education Center, 1375 South Clare Avenue.This free community event gives children and families an opportunity to enjoy a...

Grammy Award winning musicians featured at Standish Art Center

STANDISHOn Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m., Peter Madcat Ruth’s CARMa Quartet are the featured performers to open the 2026-27 second Sunday Concert series at the Northeast Art Center in Standish.

GAFT comedy Plaza Suite starts Oct. 22

GLADWIN COUNTYContinuing its successful and busy 2025/2026 season, Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre will be presenting the comedy Plaza Suite on Thursday, Oct. 22; Friday, Oct. 23; and Saturday, Oct.24; all at 7 p.m. at GAFT’s theatre building, 524 E.Cedar, Suite B.Longtime director Al Hawley...

MMC Honors Students for Summer 2026

HARRISONHonors Students for Mid Michigan College’s (MMC) Summer 2026 Semester have been announced.To achieve President’s or Dean’s List honors, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

Focus on Life Benefit

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.

Gladwin Goodfellows 2026 Campaign

GLADWIN COUNTYSince the Great Depression in the 1930s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.One hundred percent of donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets which will be delivered Dec. 19.Please help this year...