CMDHD will host 15th annual HIV/ AIDS 5K Walk/Run

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is hosting its 15th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K on Saturday, September 21, at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant.

Community Health Needs Assessment survey now open

GLADWIN COUNTYCommunity members 18 years and older are invited to take part in an online Community Health Needs Assessment hosted by MyMichigan Health. The survey is open now through Sept.

MyMichigan Health hosting Bra-La-La Fundraiser in October

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.

View from the comfy chair

Og Mandino: (“World’s Greatest Salesman” says to start our days with: “A smile on your face, a song on your heart, and a shine on your shoes!”Polishing shoes has been around since the 1900s. Fred Astaire danced to the music: “A Shine On Your Shoes!

GCD Community Garden Work Day event upcoming

GLADWINThis year has been a great year for the Gladwin Conservation District (GCD) Community Garden.

Deadwood Grove set to return at MMC Harrison campus

GLADWINMid Michigan College’s Deadwood Grove Haunted Forest is returning to the Harrison Campus, 1375 S. Clare Ave. The event will take place on October 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 7-10 p.m. at the Poet Family Outdoor Education Center on campus.

Michigan residents can apply for Home Heating Tax Credit

LANSINGTax credits are not just for tax season.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to encourage qualified Michigan residents to apply for the Home Heating Credit before the Monday, Sept.

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.The handing out of food will begin at about 10 a.m.

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. The event will include a bake sale, silent auction, and prizes.To sign up call Meadow Lanes at 989-426-7671.