A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SECORD DAM DIKE CREW

Many of the clearest images we have of the buildings and events before the 1960s come from photo postcards. Itinerant photographers would come to the area, snap some photos, then make prints the size of standard postcards.

BAC hosting area artists show

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) located at 107 Tonkin Street is hosting the Annual Spring Show & Sale for area artists on Saturday, April 25.

Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy announces their upcoming 2026 Stewardship Series event, “How to Plant and Care for Trees”, on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Three Ponds nature preserve.

Beginning and experienced genealogists invited to join

GLADWIN COUNTYNew beginners and experienced family tree climbers – known as genealogists – are welcomed to visit, learn, do research, or join the Gladwin County Genealogical Society, Inc. (GCGS) at the Gladwin District Library, 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

Wandering with the Birds

There is a small window of time each evening when a strange little bird performs an amazing display flight, which some actually call a Sky Dance. Perhaps the dancer is shy, because he only takes the dance floor when the day’s light has almost faded completely away.

Beaverton Community Supper slated

BEAVERTONE agle 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.

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.Join them for a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band is proud to present its spring concert, “On With the Show,” on Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m., in the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief starts in April

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief will take place April 14 through May 19, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Conference Room located at 1312 N. State Street, Gladwin.