Life in Gladwin

The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

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Beginning and experienced genealogists invited to join

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.Have you at some time started to...

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Beaverton Community Supper slated

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

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River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

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Wednesday, April 22, 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

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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...
Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

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Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.This free, family-friendly event will feature an entertaining selection of showinspired music, bringing the excitement and energy of the...

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Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief starts in April

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.It will provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on...
DAR Good Citizens pictured from left to right: winning essayist, Hannah Leigh Goethe, Clare High School; Evelyn Rose Nelson, Farwell High School; Hayley Mae Neff, Harrison High School; and Jaden Randal James Kiger, Marion High School.

DAR Good Citizens pictured from left to right: winning essayist, Hannah Leigh Goethe, Clare High School; Evelyn Rose Nelson, Farwell High School; Hayley Mae Neff, Harrison High School; and Jaden Randal James Kiger, Marion High School.

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Goethe winner of Good Citizen Essay Contest

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CLAREThe Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored four Good Citizen Contest winners and their families at its annual Good Citizen Luncheon on Sunday, April 12, 2025.The students are: Evelyn Rose Nelson, representing Farwell High School; Hannah Leigh Goethe,...
I’ll Catch You If I Can

I’ll Catch You If I Can

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I’ll Catch You If I Can

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Tickets available now; GAFT Gala tickets also now on saleGLADWIN COUNTYImagine a zany séance where a traveling clown flirts with a grieving dog mom as a killer hides in plain sight, nibbling on lemon blueberry muffins.Is the murderer the dog mom, her psychoanalyst, a local cafe owner, a notso-...
Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

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Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GLADWINEmpty Bowls is a worldwide initiative that was started by a high school art teacher in Michigan about 30 years ago.The idea is to have people make their own clay bowl and then sell it filled with something good to raise funds for local food-related charities.At Gladwin High School, 30...
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