Community events

Weekly meetings and events■ Al Anon – 10 a.m., St.Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gladwin.■ Grief counseling second and fourth Monday at 1 p.m. Hockaday Community Church.■ Al-Anon meetings Tuesday’s, from 10-11 a.m., at Church of Christ, Grout St., Gladwin 989-295-1483, Sue.

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.

River Race of Two Cities registration now open to paddlers

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!

Wandering with the Birds

Last week I wrote about a day recently spent birding in the Miami area looking for various exotic (introduced, nonnative) birds.The following morning, my friend Gavin and I headed north from his home in Palm Beach towards the north central part of the Sunshine State.

GJHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for state tournament on April 25

GLADWINCongratulations to the Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) Science Olympiad team who competed at their regional meet on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Mid Michigan College in Mount Pleasant. Medals were awarded in 23 different events.

Do you have GHS game film?

Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 1964-1966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail. com.

Celtic and French Canadian music featured in Standish

STANDISHBack by popular demand, La Compagnie will perform for the second Sunday’s season finale concert on Sunday, March 8, 8-2 p.m., at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Street Rd. and US-23, 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light.

Sons of the American Legion to meet

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 p.m.

American Legion 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.

2026 Staff and Student Art Show

GLADWINThe 2026 Staff and Student Art Show will take place March 6-18 at the John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Avenue in Harrison, MI.An opening reception will happen on May 6, from 5-8 p.m.