View from the comfy chair

I was enjoying a well-deservedIgood night’s sleep when the alarm clock went off! I heard a slow beeping that gradually became louder until it began to give me a migraine.There is nothing about an alarm clock that is truly considerate.Just the name “Alarm Clock” is alarming!

Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries events

GLADWIN COUNTYFriends of the Gladwin County Libraries annual fall book sale and bake sale will be Sept. 25, 12-4:30 p.m. for members or pay $10 at the door; Sept. 26-28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for everyone – no entry fee.

Annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser

GLADWINThe annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser is slated for October 27.Registration will be at 1 p.m. and bowling will begin at 2 p.m.Teams will consist of two people. To sign up call Meadow Lanes at 989-426-7671.

Local seniors explore post-graduation paths at Senior Focus Day 2024

CLAREClare-Gladwin CTE, in partnership with Mid Michigan College, hosted Senior Focus Day 2024, providing local high school seniors a chance to explore college, training, and career opportunities.

Have you heard of Mahjongg?

GLADWINHave you ever thought about playing the game Mahjongg? A group created by Dee Battista play and want to spread the word about the game. Battista’s group, the “Mahjongg Ladies of Wixom Lake” was formed when the lakes went away.

POPCORN WITH A PAL

Gladwin Elementary School would like to give thanks to the Gladwin Sunrise Convenience Gas Station for donating 800 bags of popcorn for the Title I parent event, Popcorn with a Pal, at the elementary school on Friday, September 13.

Bra-La-La Fundraiser slated for October 24

GLADWINThe community embraced the return of the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event last year by raising more than $25,000 for the Gladwin Breast Health Fund.The MyMichigan Health Foundation is pleased to announce the event will return this year and will be held Thursday, Oct.

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).

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWINThere was another successful Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 21, 2024.Over 16,500 lbs. of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 226 households, serving 527 individuals.

DEADWOOD GROVE SET TO RETURN

Mid Michigan College’s Deadwood Grove Haunted Forest will take place on October 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 7-10 p.m. at the Poet Family Outdoor Education Center on campus. For any questions about the event, contact Tammy Alvaro by phone at 989-386-6634 or by email at talvaro@midmich.edu.