Christmas Kindness office opens for season

GLADWINThe Christmas Kindness office, 963 N. M-18 Gladwin, officially opened October 8 and will remain open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through December 17.

Teen and Tween programs slated

GLADWINDid you know that the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) and Beaverton Branch Library offer many different programs geared towards tweens and teens?The following programs take place at the Gladwin County District Library: ■ MANGA Club – first Monday of the month – 6-7 p.m. drop in).

Gladwin Area Community Band 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.

Kind Day by supports educators and literacy in Gladwin County

GLADWINOn October 14, Members First Credit Union (M1) joined credit unions across Michigan to participate in Credit Union (CU) Kind Day, a nationwide celebration dedicated to credit unions doing acts of community service and giving back.

Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar upcoming

GLADWINThere will be a Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar event on Friday, November 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center, 402 N. Silverleaf St. There is free admission and free coffee for both days.

Donuts and Doulas event slated

GLADWINAfree event, Donuts and Doulas, for those who are expecting a baby, just gave birth, or are breastfeeding will be at the Gladwin County Baby Pantry, 121 E. Cedar Ave., on November 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Bells ring for hospice

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its annual Ringing of the Bells. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, located at 1312 N. State Street.The service is open to the community.

Gladwin County Republicans to show movie Hillbilly Elegy

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Republican Party will be showing the movie Hillbilly Elegy on Thursday, October 24 at Sage Township Hall. Doors open for the event at 6:30 p.m.

GLADWIN’S 2024 HOMECOMING COURT

Pictured from left to right are: freshman representatives, George Whitacker and Arabella MacInnes; junior representatives, Talan Goodwin and Malaysia Coney; senior representatives, Jim Griffiths and Alois Graveline, Mathew Lechner and Gabby Mathews, Andrew von Matt and Maggie Reynolds; and...

Let the Christmas Kindness 2024 thank you’s begin

John F. Kennedy said, “In life, you’re bound to encounter a lot of people. Out of these, there will be some who will leave their mark on you. When you find these people, let them know that you’re thankful for them.