Benefit ride June 21

GLADWIN COUNTYOn Feb. 13, 2025, during his quarterfinal match in the state wrestling championship tournament in Macon, Georgia, Dominic Haines broke his neck, leaving him partially paralyzed.Eagle Riders will have a benefit ride to support the Haines family on June 21 at the Gladwin Eagles 3292.

Sacred Heart Bazaar in November

GLADWINSacred Heart will 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 989-4267154.

Family Fun Day July 5

GLADWINFamily Fun Day will take place on July 5, 12-10 p.m., at The Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30. The free event will include music, zipline, inflatables, climbing wall, emergency vehicles, disc golf, knife throwing and more.For more information call 989-426-7604 or go to www.

Estate Planning seminar July 9

GLADWINAn Estate Planning seminar will be held on July 9, 1 p.m., at Antler Arms, located at 215 S. Antler St. in Gladwin, in the dining center.Topics will include avoiding scams, wills versus trusts, powers of attorney, Lady Bird deeds, and strategies for avoiding probate.

Duck Race July 12

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area (HGA) will have its 35th annual Great Cedar River Duck Race on Saturday, July 12, 12:30 p.m., at Riverwalk Place.Call 989-426-4464 for information.

GBCFD at Christ the King Church June 21

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, June 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

Beardsley graduates from U.S Coast Guard Academy

GLADWINEnsign Grace E. Beardsley graduated from the U.S Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, on May 21, 2025 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard.

GCDL Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World

GLADWINJust like you, the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) is ready for summer to begin. They like to spend the summer doing what they love most, having fun and reading as much as they can!

Head Start Preschool in Clare and Gladwin counties

MAction Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now enrolling for Head Start Preschool for the 2025–2026 school year. Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2025 and who live in Clare or Gladwin counties may qualify.

Celebrate National Pet Month with pet food safety tips

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds Michiganders to maintain safe pet food practices as we wrap up National Pet Month this May.MDARD offers the following safety tips for handling your pet’s food:■ Don’t use your pet’s feeding bowl to scoop food.