Gladwin awarded new trees from ReLeaf Michigan; volunteers needed

GLADWINReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree organization, in collaboration with the city of Gladwin, the US Forest Service, and the MDNR Urban and Community Forestry is looking for volunteers to help plant 20 trees at the Gladwin City Park and Campground on Friday, September 20.

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.

Celebrating 89 years of Social Security

For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, their dependents, and families who’ve lost a family member who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.

Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

LANSINGWith the start of a new school year upon us, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding parents and guardians that they have the ability to check the safety records of all school buses in Michigan.

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.

MDHHS joins SAMHSA to observe first 988 Day

LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to observe the first 988 Day Sunday, Sept. 8.

GAFT announce open house celebration September 17

GLADWINMark your calendar! Tuesday, September 17 Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) welcomes the community for an Open House celebration at 7 p.m.

Taco and Nacho Bar Fundraiser for Kayci Cummings Sept. 15

BEAVERTONTaco and Nacho Bar Fundraiser for Kayci CummingsAwill take place on September 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Downtown Diner & Pizzeria in Beaverton. Cost is by donation.

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.