Ride for Hope
ATTICA TWP — Radio personality Bob Dutko will host the sixth annual charity fundraiser, Ride for Hope, on Saturday, June 28, at the Attica Township Park. Come on over for a great bike ride, live music, a silent auction, massages, prizes and a barbecue lunch. This event is coordinated by Extreme Response International, which raises money for impoverished people without food and homes. Registration, details: www.ride forhope.org, or call 248 672-8696. — J.E.B.

Give blood, see a race
LAPEER — Through Sept. 11, all donors have the opportunity to enter to win race tickets to one of several NASCAR events or a $500 gas card. The Red Cross is encouraging new and previous blood donors to help offset an anticipated summer blood shortage by giving blood.
Blood drives will be:
• July 7, Calvary Bible Church, 923 S. Main, Lapeer, 10:00 a.m.- 7:45 p.m.
• July 8, North Branch American Legion, 4075 Huron, North Branch, 12:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m.
• July 13, Bishop Kelley School Community Room, 926 W. Nepessing, Lapeer, 9:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. Details: 1-800-GIVE LIFE or www.red crossmichigan.org. Blood drive times and locations are subject to change. — J.F.

Rummage for nature
DRYDEN — Seven Ponds Nature Center is gearing up for the annual Stingers’ rummage sale. On Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27, the sale runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. On Saturday, June 28, the sale is open from 9 a.m.-noon with all sales just $2 per bag. Details: 810-796-3200 or www.seven ponds.org. — J.F.

Student registration
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Christian School is accepting applications for enrollment in junior kindergarten through eighth grade, for the 2008-09 school year. Details: 810-724-5695. — J.E.B.

Win a million
METAMORA — Get a chance to win $1 million, a two-carat diamond, a truck lease and much more at the 7th annual Kiwanis golf outing at the Metamora Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, July 14, at 10 a.m. Sponsorships are still available for the special contests, open contests, and the executive lunch. Details: kiwanisgolf@yahoo.com, Craig Watson at 810-664-3937, Jim McComb at 810-667-4156, or Jim McQueen at 810-664-7343. — J.F.

Crafters needed for Otter Lake Days
OTTER LAKE — Crafters/vendors are needed for an open-air market at the Otter Lake Days celebration. The theme for this year is As We Move Forward. Cost for a space is $15 per day or $10 for two days. Details: 810-793-0039. — J.F.

Apply soon for Blueberry Parade
IMLAY CITY — Be part of the Blueberry Festival Parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. Plans are currently underway by the Imlay City Downtown Development Authority to make this year’s parade bigger and better than ever.
The deadline for parade applications is Friday, July 18. There is a fee for some entries, and a late entry fee of $25 is new this year, so it’s important that all applications are received before the July 18 deadline. Review the parade application for more details. Download parade entry forms at www.icdda.com or pick them up at Imlay City Hall, 150 N. Main Street. — R.A.

Car Seat Check
DEERFIELD TWP. — Lapeer County SAFE KIDS will sponsor a free child car seat check at the Deerfield Township Fire Hall, 30 E Burnside Rd., on Saturday, June 28. Bring the vehicle and car seat in from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For details, call 810-667-0341. — R.A.

Charity bike ride on Saturday at park
ATTICA TWP — The sixth annual charity fundraiser, Ride for Hope, is on Saturday, June 28, at the Attica Township Park. Enjoy the bike ride and live music, a silent auction, massages, prizes and a barbecue lunch.
This fundriaser is coordinated by Extreme Response International, which raises money for impoverished people without food and homes. Registration, details: www.ride forhope.org or call 248 672-8696. — J.E.B.

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