March for Babies
at fundraising Walk
LAPEER — The March of Dimes Walk is Saturday, April 26 in Lapeer. The five-mile March for Babies begins and ends at at Rowden Park, across from the hospital on M-24.
Registration is at 8 a.m. The opening ceremony is at 8:45 a.m. and the walk begins at 9. Walkers can enjoy pre-walk snacks donated by the Lapeer Elks Lodge #2567 and a light lunch after the walk from Lapeer Kroger.
Funds raised will help babies be healthy and full term.
Register at the walk or online at: www.marchforbabies.org. Details: 800-244-9255. — R.A.

Masonic breakfast an All-You-Can-Eat feast
ATTICA TWP. — Attica/ Imlay Masonic Lodge members will host their popular All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 20 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and refreshments for a $4 donation. The breakfast is at the Masonic Temple on Lake Pleasant Road, one mile north of I-69, exit 163.
The lodge hall also can be rented to private parties for $100, which includes the use of the full-service kitchen. Call 810-706-0071 for reservations. Dates are filling fast, lodge members say. — R.A.

Texas Hold ‘Em
MAYVILLE — The Mayville American Legion is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament at the American Legion Hall in Mayville Friday, April 18.
The $50 entry fee covers all food and drinks and $1,000 in poker chips. Sign-in for this event begins at 6:15 p.m. and the tournament begins at 7 p.m.
This is the first major fundraiser of the year for the American Legion. Details: call Bill Barkowska at 989-843-0739 or 989-996-1234 with any questions.

United Methodist
to be rededicated
COLUMBIAVILLE — United Methodist Church in Columbiaville will have a rededication ceremony on Sunday, April 13.
The church underwent renovations that included new carpeting, antique-style wainscoting, embossed “tin” ceilings and more.
Much of the work was completed by church members working in their spare time.
— R.A.

Moms of Multiples host kids’ clothing sale
FENTON — The Mothers of Multiples of Greater Genesee County will host its annual Spring Clothing Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Fenton High School on Owen Road, east of US-23.
From 20 to 25 moms will offer clothing, toys, equipment, bedding, maternity wear and more for sale. Details: Jennifer at 810-664-6147 or visit www.momggc.com. — R.A.

Bargain shop soon
LAPEER — The Sunday flea market is getting ready to close for the season at the end of April. Sales have taken place every Sunday since Oct. 1.
The flea market includes as many as 75 booths inside and outside with a variety of items at the Lapeer Center Building, 425 County Center St., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
This long-running community event is operated by the Center Building board, a non-profit organization for more than 50 years. There is no admission charge. For details or space rentals, call Michelle at 810-252-4344. — R.A.

Bake sale
IMLAY CITY — St. Corneluis Church in Dryden will host a bake sale at the Pickle Barrel Market in Imlay City on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. All funds go to the St. Cornelius building fund.

Dinner, auction
benefit Literacy Center
LAPEER — The Family Literacy Center will host its 16th annual benefit dinner and auction on Friday, April 25. The Lapeer Country Club will house the event from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m. The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., and the live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is $45 per person or $325 for a table of eight.

Scholarship deadline
LAPEER COUNTY — The Lapeer County Community Foundation has multiple scholarships available for local high school students.
All scholarship forms must be received by April 15 at the foundation’s office in downtown Lapeer. Details: Janet Manning 810-664-0691 or www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org.

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