GCB Band to present Christmas concert

GLADWIN The Gladwin Area Community Band (GCB) invites the community to its Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The event will be held at the Gladwin High School cafetorium, 1400 N. Spring St., Gladwin. There is no cost, but freewill monetary gifts are welcome.

Grief and loss education course

GLADWIN COUNTY Grief has no time limit. Whether you have recently lost a loved one or if it has been a period of time, the Hospice of Gladwin Area invites you to the next Grief and Loss Support Class sponsored by Hospice of Gladwin Area.

Versiti blood drive slated December 7

GLADWIN The Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 2336 W. M-61, will be holding a Versiti Community Blood Drive on Thursday, December 7 from 12 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Elijah’s Table slated for December 13

GLADWIN Elijah’s Table free meal will take place on December 13, from 4-6 p.m., at Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, 560 M-61 in Gladwin. For information call 989-578-2559.

BEAVERTON LEO CLUB ELECTS LEADERSHIP

2022-2023 4-H Awards Winners

Bill Mercer Award: Logan S. Elise N. Joel James Horse Award: Chloe B. I Dare You Award: Chloe L. Parent of the Year Awards: Lindsie Dillon Trista Harrell Jason Schultz Leader of the Year Awards: Lyndsy Bock Melissa Corlew Katie Hamilton County Medal Awards: Brenna B.

4-H FALL AWARDS BANQUET HELD

The Gladwin County 4-H program hosted its 2022-2023 Fall Awards Banquet on Sunday, December 3, 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Hall.

MARSP distribute candy bars to local schools

GLADWIN In November 2023, the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP), Gladwin County Chapter, distributed full-size candy bars to almost 300 public school employees at Gladwin Community Schools and Beaverton Rural Schools as a gift of appreciation for the work they are doing that...

Kiwanis to support Salvation Army

GLADWIN The Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-ALot and the Post Office. Bell ringing will take place on December 8-9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Homemade sleds

Do you have fond memories of spending a winter day sliding down a snowy hill? Sledding is a pastime that has been around for a long time. Archaeologists have evidence that the earliest sleds were used not in snowy climates, but in ancient Egypt.