Life in Gladwin

Salvation Army ringing bells in December

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Salvation Army ringing bells in December

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-A-Lot and the Gladwin Post Office.Bell ringing will take place Dec. 12-13, beginning at 9 a.m. If you would like to help ring, please contact...

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Thanksgiving!Thanksgiving turkey dinners are truly an awesome experience!And best yet, turkey is loaded with a substance called tryptophan that chemically induces sleep, so when you eat turkey, it is mandatory to take a nap!

Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINEmmanuel Baptist Church will host a free movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on Friday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m., and is located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.Bring the whole family and kick off the Christmas season with a heartwarming (and hilarious!) holiday classic!

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

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Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-4269689 or go to griefshare.org.

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Let Hospice wrap your gifts on Dec. 13

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area will have a Christmas Present Wrapping on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym. Monetary donations will be accepted. Call 989-426-4464 for more information.

Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

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Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for and performs its 2025 Christmas concert.

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

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Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINWednesdays this fall kids from grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a night of fun at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin.Located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, Emmanuel will be holding an open gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.Upcoming dates are, Dec. 3, and Dec. 17.

Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

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Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? -- A.T.R.ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season.

Arenac Choraleers announce holiday concerts in December

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Arenac Choraleers announce holiday concerts in December

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

STANDISHThe sounds of the season will come alive when the Arenac Choraleers present a series of two holiday concerts titled Christmas Wishes! on Saturday, Dec. 6 in West Branch at the Ogemaw Council on Aging Senior Center, 1528 S. M-33, and a final performance on Saturday, Dec. 13 at...

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