Wandering with the Birds

There is no “closed season” for birding. Sure, most Michigan birders would tell you that May is the prime month, and there are other key birding seasons during the year, but most birders I know head out birding throughout the year.

Veterans Benefits Fair slated July 16

CLARE COUNTYThe Mid Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair will take place on July, 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CTE John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Ave. in Harrison.Come learn about VA Representatives, Veteran Service Officers PACT Act, education, employment, healthcare, housing, and...

Garden Tour 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends presents Garden Tour 2026, Woods & Water Throughout Grout Township, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1-6 p.m.There are six stops on the tour. Limelight Studios will be the host stop with gardening information and beautiful gardens to tour.

Fiddler On The Roof opens on July 16

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) will open their four-performance run of Fiddler On The Roof, Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., at the Gladwin cafetorium, with additional shows Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, also at 7 p.m., with a matinee, Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m.Presented by...

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post...

Chamber to host new networking series

BEAVERTONThe Chamber of Commerce will host “Good Morning Gladwin County,” a new networking series designed to bring together local businesses, organizations and community leaders to build connections and opportunities, Friday from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Beaverton Community Center, located at 142...

View from the comfy chair

Iwas napping in my “Comfy Chair” when I noticed the air conditioning was on.I thought to myself, “I love summer!”Summer memories came rushing back.

Sons of the American Legion meetings

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6...

Local chorus earns regional medal

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Northern Blend Chorus of Sing United International recently competed at the Region 2 Convention and Competition in Kalamazoo, earning a Second Place medal in the Small Chorus Division.The chorus qualified for the division for choruses with 12 to 30 singers.