Lunch to honor
vets after service
LAPEER — A light luncheon is on the menu for the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4139, who invite the community to join them in honoring all veterans on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 12-2 p.m. The lunch, served at the VFW hall at 128 Daley Rd., will follow the veterans’ memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park on West Nepessing. A short program to honor the Voice of Democracy winners and Patriots Pen winners will be presented during the lunch. For more information, call 810-664-9222 or 810-793-7084. — W.C.

Shrimp dinner plus friends, fun
METAMORA — Metamora Lioness will host its annual Ladies Only All You Can Eat Shrimp Night, Friday, Nov. 9 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Metamora Lions Hall, 3790 N. Oak St.
Enjoy dinner, drawings and prizes and bring your own table game (cards for example) to enjoy with friends until midnight. The event is BYOB. You must be at least 21 years old to attend.
Details: Vivian Kirby 810-678-2433 or Theda Dobis 678-2752 — R.A.

Soup Cookoff
MAYFIELD TWP. — The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4139 will host a Hot Soup Cookoff on Friday, Nov. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the hall, 128 Daley Rd.
The soup supper is an all-you-can-eat event for $6 per adult, $4 for kids age 12 and younger. Funds go the Ladies Auxiliary Relief Fund. Details: 810-664-9222 — R.A.

Protect farmland
LAPEER — Anyone who is interested in learning more about farmland protection is welcome to attend meetings of the Citizens for Farmland Preservation & Quality Growth on the second Wednesday of each month.
Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the conference room of the USDA Lapeer Service Center, 1739 N. Saginaw Rd. The next meeting is Nov. 14.
Details: 810-724-1326 — VIEW Staff

MRH offering
educational topics
MARLETTE — Marlette Regional Hospital offers free education opportunities for individuals and health care professionals at the Continuous Learning Center, 3270 Wilson St., Room 215.
Pre-registration is required by calling Judy Mahaffy, RN, BSN at 989-635-4349.
Programs for family and community include Cardiac Lecture Series: Heart Health Education, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 (tonight); Cardiac Rehab Education: Tell a Friend: About Women and Heart Disease, 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 26; Lymphedema Network of Northern Michigan: Current Topics in Lymphedema, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28. — VIEW Staff

Loving Hands benefit
LAPEER — Loving Hands Clinic is hosting a spaghetti buffet on Saturday, Nov. 10, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Maple Grove Church Fellowship Hall, 148 Maple Grove Rd.
The dinner is a fundraiser for the medically uninsured and underserved people in the greater Lapeer community.
The cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four. Kids age four and younger can eat for free. Reservations: 810-667-8933 — R.A

Special needs
topic of seminar
NORTH BRANCH TWP. — Licensed providers, child care aides, relatives and parents are invited to a presentation on children with special needs at the North Branch Township Library, 3714 Huron St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15.
The presentation is co-hosted by 4C Child Care Unlimited and the Human Development Commission’s Early Head Start Program.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Details: Linda at 810-667-7511 or lapeerehsjanna@ yahoo.com; Margaret at 810-232-0145, Ext. 17 or mfiler4C@yahoo.com — R.A.

MS Beacon hosts first benefit
OXFORD — A special first-time benefit for Multiple
Sclerosis by the local non-profit MS Beacon Foundation is on Saturday, Nov. 10, starting at 5 p.m.
The Liberation Gala Extraordinaire dinner is at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, 3700 Metamora Rd.
MS victim Tony Rubino from Dryden created the non-profit foundation to fund research and a cure.
Couples’ photos (optional) are scheduled between 4-5 p.m. followed by dinner, live and silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, a celebrity emcee, cash bar, live music and a DJ serving up ’80s tunes and more.
Tickets are $110 for two people, and tax deductible. Details: 810-796-3160 — R.A.

Duck, duck, tape!
IMLAY CITY — A duct tape workshop, presented by Midland High School senior William Beacom, takes place at the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. The public, age 10 and older, are welcome.
William has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman TV Show and pursues a hobby-turned profession by inventing uses for the popular tape. He now offers workshops to teach others how to be equally creative. Details: Theresa at 810-724-8043 or www.williambeacom.com — W.C.

Bazaar at Suncrest
MAYFIELD TWP. — Get a head start on Christmas shopping at the annual Suncrest Christmas and Craft Bazaar at Suncrest (Lapeer County Medical Care Facility), Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the 2 South dining and conference rooms. — VIEW Staff

All-you-can-eat fundraiser
LAPEER — A benefit to help Columbiaville resident Kay McClelland will be hosted at the Hitch ‘N’ Post on Saturday, Nov. 10. McClelland, who has worked at the Post for 25 years as bartender and manager, recently had medical problems due to a blocked bile duct, and has no medical insurance. Co-workers and family are preparing an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by a euchre tournament from 1-7 p.m.
The Post’s owner also is pledging that 10 percent of all sales between 9-6 on Saturday, will go to Kay’s medical costs. An auction, bake sale, tournament prizes and 50/50 raffles will supplement the event. Breakfast tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children, and those wishing to join the euchre tournament are asked to pay an additional $10. For details, call Beth at 810-614-1586 or Stephanie at 810-664-9154. — W.C.

Star fun for everyone
FLINT — Michigan’s largest planetarium dome offers some fun and exploration during November Longway Planetarium lets you tour the autumn sky, count the planets, listen to the classics AND go on a celestial ride!
On Saturdays and Sundays, a Super Sky Show features a mystery guest, as well as planet discussion and excitement and a roller coaster ride through lasers.
Vinyl records have their day in the sun as well, with classic rock by Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Who and more.
For more information call 810-237-3400, or visit sloanlongway.org Star and Laser Show Schedule. — W.C.

Master Gardener courses are offered
LAPEER — Lapeer County is one of few counties offering a 12-week Master Gardener Class on Saturdays, starting Jan. 19.
Applications for the class are being accepted now at the Lapeer County MSU Extension office, in the Annex Building on Nepessing Street, downtown Lapeer.
A discounted fee is offered when two members of a family take the class together.
MSUE also offers a Thursday afternoon Master Gardener class. For details, contact MSUE at 810-667-0344 or e-mail willis15@msu.edu. — R.A.

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