Flying pumpkins, haunted maze and jack-o-lantern hayrides in Grayling

GRAYLINGPlenty of family fun activities will bring the 2025 season at Wellington Farm Park in Grayling to a close at the end of October.Things will get underway on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, with Punkin-Chunkin – the launching of pumpkins into oblivion with medieval style siege machines which...

Christ the King to host Maxwell Pumpkin service

GLADWINOn Sunday, Oct. 19, Christ the King Lutheran Church of Gladwin will host a special “Pumpkin Farm Sunday” worship service at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm in Beaverton.

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

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 Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Dec. 3,...

Gladwin Area Showcase of Quilts Oct. 18-19

The Sugar Springs Stitchers and Quilters will be holding a showcase of quilts this weekend at the Sugar Springs Activity center located at 1930 Sugar River Rd. The event runs Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission will include one ticket for the...

Wandering with the Birds

It seems that just about everybody loves hummingbirds. Their diminutive size, colorful plumage, and frantic actions make them irresistible. So, when Michigan received a visit from a very rare hummingbird last week, I couldn’t resist making the drive to try to see it.

Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its Annual Memorial Service. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State Street (M-18), just north of Family Fare.

Holiday bazaar Nov. 21-22

GLADWINSacred Heart will hold its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin.For more information call the parish office at 989-426--7154.

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

BEAVERTONThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank) will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 16, from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.For more information or for takeout orders,...

Disaster prepardeness course for students

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program.Program ChangesWhile the curriculum is still provided free of charge, emergency preparedness starter kits are no longer included due to funding...

99th Birthday

GLADWINThe Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, located on Pratt Lake Road, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone as resident Fumiko Riemer marked her 99th birthday surrounded by people who love her.Born in 1926, Riemer has lived through nearly a century of history, witnessing...