September at the Gladwin County District Library

GLADWIN COUNTYSeptember is shaping up to be another busy month at your library.■ Did you know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month? When you sign-up for a new library card at the Beaverton and Gladwin libraries, you will receive a special welcome goody bag.

Classes set for dealing with mental illness

MIDLANDThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering sessions of its Family to Family program this fall.Mental illness is challenging for the person living with it and their families. Is your family new to dealing with a loved one experiencing a mental illness?

May I Walk With You

Labor Day 2026 has come and gone and yet I wonder about work. As a Christian I believe that work is a good thing. Through work we get to be creative people, following in the God of Creation.As such, work ought to be more than just a way to earn a paycheck so that bills can be paid.

WCMU to host Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures screening

MT. PLEASANTWCMU Public Media is inviting families to celebrate the power of stories with a free PBS KIDS screening event featuring Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures.The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Celebration Cinema in Mount Pleasant.

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Service of Remembrance

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area invites you, your family, and friends to attend a special non-denominational memorial service in honor of loved ones.This meaningful event offers an opportunity for remembrance and reflection within a supportive community setting.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 29

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 5:30 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.

Gladwin Elementary School receives new book vending machine thanks to Sleepy Dog Foundation

GLADWINGladwin Elementary School (GES) recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new book vending machine, an exciting addition designed to encourage students to develop a love of reading and help make books accessible to every child.The book vending machine, along with all of the books inside,...

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Community invited to annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department is hosting its 17th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant.The proceeds from the 5K will help to support Community Health programs, including harm reduction, HIV medical care, case management,...