Trick or Treating in Gladwin County

GLADWIN COUNTYHalloween Trick or Treating on Thursday, October 31, will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Gladwin County.Clarification to article “ Shelterhouse provides support for domestic violence” from October 23 edition of the Record. Shelterhouse’s Gladwin is open Monday through Thursday.

NIGHTMARE ON FIRST ST.

Marc and Heidi Wykoff have a haunted front yard that is filled with a variety of different halloween decorations that they allow the public to walk through and enjoy. Be sure to stop by and see it for yourself at 805 First St. You can’t miss it! You can also join their Nightmare on First St.

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

On Monday, October 28, the Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held a pumpkin carving contest, with cash prizes, at the Post for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Many of the Jack-O-Lanterns will be on display at the Post for the Trick or Treaters on Halloween night.

Grief counseling available

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N. Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 989-3432470, ask for Karen.

Mid Michigan 40 Under 40 Award winners from Gladwin County

MT. PLEASANTThe “Mid Michigan 40 Under 40 Awards” is an initiative designed to celebrate and recognize young professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated remarkable achievements and contributions to their communities in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella and Osceola counties.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas getting ready to take my after-lunch nap in my “Comfy Chair” When my wife yelled, “Joel, you promised to rake the leaves today!” I replied, “I’m on it! Just getting my chair ready for my nap when I finish the raking!

GACB to begin Christmas concert rehearsals

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for, and performs, its 2024 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its fifth concert overall since it began in 2022.

Volunteers needed in Beaverton

BEAVERTONVolunteers are needed in Beaverton for several different committees.■ The Tree Lighting Event Planning Committee. Those interested can contact Pastor Martin Hodge or Matt Lang.■ Volunteers are needed for the BABA Annual Meeting Planning Committee.

“All Glory to God” Harvest festival slated

GLADWINO ur Savior Lutheran Church, located at 331 Clendening Rd. in Gladwin will be holding an “All Glory to God” Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. The event will include crafts, games, pizza, apple cider, candy, and a bounce house. You can RSVP for the event on Facebook.

Hip-hip hooray for Christmas Kindness

GLADWIN COUNTYChristmas Kindness Coordinator, Beulah Mead, got an early Christmas present three weeks ago – a brand new hip!