Earth Day event April 17 at GHS

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners, along with the Butterfly Kaleidoscope Garden Club, invite you to an evening of education and fun on Thursday, April 17 at the Gladwin High School (GHS).Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and classes begin at 5:15 p.m. This is a free event to the community.

Craft Show and Marketplace April 5

FARWELLThe Farwell Women’s Club will have a Craft Show and Marketplace on Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farwell High School. The Surrey Township Library will also have a used book sale at the event.For information call Karen at 989-944-9481.

Donate blood April 3

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood donation on April 3, 12-6:15 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred and walkins are welcome. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989450-1367. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment.

GOOD CITIZENS LUNCHEON HELD

The Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its annual Good Citizens Luncheon on Sunday, March 9, 2025 to honor the Good Citizens Contest winners. The luncheon was held at the Clare Methodist Church.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas catching up on my morning nap, and as I woke up, I realized it was spring in Michigan. March 20 is the first day of spring!Visions of butterflies, flowers, green grass, leaves, and the feel of the bright sun warming up my face and arms as I embrace the glories of spring!

A Northern Tradition returns in April

HARRISONThe 22nd annual A Northern Tradition, a fundraiser for Mid Michigan College sponsored by Jay’s Sporting Goods, will take place 5-8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 in Clare. Over the past 20 years, this cherished event has raised more than $1.7 million to benefit students at Mid Michigan College.

MARSP to meet April 28

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel-Gladwin County Chapter (MARSP) will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.

May I Walk With You

When it comes do doing great and wonderful things for God, we often think of becoming a minister or priest or going to a foreign land. How wonderful it would be to travel to a distant land bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ!

ARTIST GUILD AT GCR

Stop in at The Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby and see items displayed by the Gladwin Area Artists Guild.

GCR HISTORY

In the lobby of the Gladwin County Record is a safe with loads of memorabilia from the many years of printing. Feel free to come in and check it out.