GHS First Annual Fine Arts Week events

■ May 4, Gladwin Community Band Performance, 3-5 p.m.,Gladwin High School.■ May 5, Empty Bowls Celebration and Cinco de Mayo Activity night, 4-7 p.m., Gladwin High School, cost $10.■ May 7, Gladwin High School Band Concert, 6:30-9 p.m., Gladwin High School.

FORENSIC TEAM ATTENDS EVENT

The Beaverton Jr./Sr. High Forensic Team attended the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association Individual Events (MIFA I.E.) Regional Tournament at Frankenmuth High School, Saturday, April 12, 2025.

CTE STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

Clare-Gladwin CTE Education Occupations students who excelled at the recent Michigan Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference were honored with letters of recognition from State Representative Tom Kunse.

Skeels participates in MACS competitions

GLADWINE ach year select students from Skeels Christian School (SCS), in third through 12th grade, participate in several academic competitions within the Michigan Association of Christian Schools (MACS). Grades third through sixth are tested in English, history, math, and science.

Health and Safety Fair April 19

FARWELLThe 21st annual Paula Pirnstill will be held at Farwell High School, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A heart healthy meal of fresh ratatouille and homemade chicken noodle soup. Water and coffee will be available as well.

Chefs for Shelterhouse raises funds to empower survivors on April 24

GLADWIN COUNTYChefs for Shelterhouse is an annual fundraiser for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on April 24 at the Great Hall in Midland.

View from the comfy chair

Many celebrate Easter as a holiday. It is considered a Christian Holiday, celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The secular celebration seems to be focused on the Easter bunny, basket, colored eggs, and lots of candy!

Community food distribution at Christ The King April 19

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, April 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.

2025 caregiver support group meetings dates

GLADWINThis confidential support group is for caregivers taking care of a loved one, age 60 or over. Caregivers are one of America’s most valuable assets, but often their needs are lost in the care of the recipient’s problems.

Gladwin Masonic Lodge donates “Bikes for Books”

GLADWINThe Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM, in conjunction with the Gladwin Elementary School, held the seventh annual “Bikes for Books” Program drawing Wednesday, April 2.