Benefit set for boy, 5
IMLAY CITY — Supporters of a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma will host a fundraising dinner and silent auction from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Country Side Banquet Center and Catering, 596 S. Cedar St.
William Nadrowski, who has cancer, lives with his family in Brown City, says Teresa Wood, who is organizing the benefit.
Cost to attend is $10 for adults or $5 for children under age 10. Call Wood at 810-922-8733 for tickets, or pick them up at Imlay City Fitness, 587 N. Cedar St. Advance tickets are preferred but a few may be available at the door. — R.A.

Tutoring made easy
LAPEER — The Family Literacy Center will host a “Tutoring Made Easy” workshop for parents and caregivers on Saturday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The free workshop, conducted at the deAngeli Library in Lapeer, will teach more effective methods to help children with reading. Topics will include learning styles, phonetics, sight words, comprehension and more. To register: 810-664-2737. — J.F.

Attica FD offers
dinner and auction
ATTICA TWP. — The Fire Department will host a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Attica Fire Hall, 4302 Peppermill Road.
Dinner is $7 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5 to 10 and free to children under age 4. Carryouts are available by calling 810-724-0977. All proceeds to go toward rescue equipment. — R.A.

Gobble-gobble
NORTH BRANCH — The North Branch United Methodist Women will host a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on April 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the North Branch Masonic Hall on Huron Street. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children and free for preschool-age children.
— J.F.

FLC seeks donations
LAPEER — Family Literacy Center workers are looking for donations for the annual benefit auction April 25 at the Lapeer Country Club.
Popular contributions for the event include antiques, glassware, jewelry, trips, timeshares, goods and services, says Mary Shelton-Weise, director. For details or to donate to support literacy projects contact FLC at 810-664-2737 or ican@readlapeer.org.
— R.A.

Free tax help
NORTH BRANCH — An electronic filing tax aide program for seniors and low- to moderate-income citizens takes place every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the North Branch Village Hall.
The program runs through April 2. Appointments are not necessary. The address is 4018 Huron St. Details: 810-688-2620. — R.A.

Red Cross trains
for lifeguard plus
FLINT — American Red Cross Lifeguard training classes this spring will cover more than watching the waters.
Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, students will learn surveillance skills that help recognize and prevent injuries, rescue skills in the water and on land, first aid training and professional rescuer CPR and professional responsibilities such as interacting with the public.
Classes begin on Wednesday, April 2 and continue on Mondays and Wednesdays thereafter through April 30 from 5-9 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center. Enrollees must be 15 or older. Cost is $170, materials are included. Details and registration: 810-766-6405. — R.A.

Addictions addressed
LAPEER — The public is invited to a free educational presentation on addictions from 5:15-6 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at the CMH building, 1570 Suncrest Dr.
“Why Can’t They Quit?” is presented by Lapeer County Community Mental Health. Addictions will cover legal substances, including tobacco use, as well as illegal drugs and more. Details: Beth Boyd at 810-667-0500. — R.A.

Red Cross classes
LAPEER — American Red Cross adult, child, infant CPR, AED and First Aid courses will be Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
A variety of course combinations are available. Costs range from $35 for adult CPR/ AED to $60 for all course components. The fee includes all materials.
Sessions take place on the second floor community room of the National City Bank Building, 220 W. Nepessing St. Registration is required at 800-608-4ARC ext. 405. March is Red Cross month. — R.A.

Bricks for veterans
OTTER LAKE — A shipment of bricks has arrived to honor military veterans. They will be installed at the Veterans Monument site in time for Memorial Day. Any military veterans in the Otter Lake area who were missed in the brick project should call Marcia Aikin at 810-793-0599. Bricks are also available for families and members of the National Guard. — J.E.B.

Artists wanted for Monroe Fair
LAPEER COUNTY — Artists are invited to the fifth annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10.
Painters, print makers, photographers, wood carvers, stained glass artists, jewelry makers, potters and more can rent a booth for $100 for both days. Electricity is available. Chairs and tables can be had for a small fee, organizers said in a news release.
Applications are available on the festival website at www.dmbn.org/ artfair. For details e-mail: monrowartfair@gmail.com ; or call Jennifer at 734-242-1472 or Bev at 734-242-8308.
The festival is sponsored by the Downtown Monroe Business Network. Free shuttle service will run between the festival and the seventh annual River Raisin Jazz Festival that takes place the same weekend at St. Mary’s Park. — R.A.

VFW Fish Fry
MAYFIELD TWP. — The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 4139 invite the public to a Fish Fry on Friday, March 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the post, 128 Daley Rd.
Dinner tickets are $7 for four pieces of fish, large fries, coleslaw and a dinner roll. A children’s portion is $4 and includes two pieces of fish, small fries, coleslaw, and a dinner roll. Coffee and lemonade are free.
Funds collected benefit veterans, their families and the community, notes Donald Klein, post commander and Grace Butterfield, president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Details: 810-664-9222.
— R.A.

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