Free program about loss at St. Paul’s
IMLAY CITY — Those who have suffered a loss, whether of employment, a relationship or a loved one, are welcome to “Hope In Loss,” a free program at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. Guest speaker is Betty Smith, RN, who has numerous certifications in nursing, bereavement, hospice and oncology and has served as a parish nurse and chaplain. Lunch will be provided for free.
This program is offered through the generosity of Thrivent for Lutherans and the Four County Community Foundation. The church address is 200 N. Cedar, Imlay City. — R.A.

Learn to weave
picnic/market baskets
DRYDEN TWP — A basket- weaving workshop will be offered at Seven Ponds Nature Center Saturday, April 19, or Tuesday, April 22, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Instructor Ruthanne Morningstar will share tips and techniques to build a basket 10-by-14 inches long and eight inches high with handle. The cost is $30. Registration is required. Ask for the list of items needed when registering at 810-796-3200. The address is 3854 Crawford Rd. — R.A.

Masons serving
All-You-Can-Eat
ATTICA TWP. — Attica/ Imlay Masonic Lodge members will serve their All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 20, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on Lake Pleasant Road, one mile north of I-69, exit 163.
Patrons can get their fill of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and refreshments for a $4 donation. The lodge hall is also for rent to private parties for $100, which includes the use of the full-service kitchen. Call 810-706-0071 for reservations. — R.A.

Mayville Legion
deals Texas Hold ‘Em
MAYVILLE — The American Legion will host a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament at its hall on Friday, April 18.
A $50 entry fee covers all food and drinks and $1,000 in poker chips. Sign in at 6:15 p.m.; the tournament begins at 7 p.m. This is the first major fundraiser this year for the American Legion Hall, 248 W. Main St.
Details: Bill Barkowska at 989-843-0739 or 989-996-1234. — R.A.

I.C. Classic Car meet
to start May 1
IMLAY CITY —Imlay City’s Classic Car meet takes place from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday, starting May 1, at the Pamida lot on the corner of M-53 and Newark Roads.
Bring you classic cars or hot rods. Organizers offer a special thanks to those who participated last year. — R.A.

Passport Fair
at Fostoria P.O.
FOSTORIA — Apply for a passport at the Fostoria Post Office from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 19.
The total cost for adults is $100, which includes $75 to the U.S. Dept. of State and $25 to the USPS. Fees for children are $85: $60 for the State Department and $25 for the postal service.
Bring a passport application; two passport photos; a certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or naturalization papers and a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID. Both parents must be present for children younger than 16. If both parents can’t be present, the DS3053 Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances form must be signed in front of a notary. Passport photos can be taken at the fair for $15. Visit www.usps.com/passport for details. — R.A.

Diabetes management
offered at Marlette RH
MARLETTE — Adult Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes are offered Friday, April 18, Monday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The program is offered by the Diabetes Education Program at the new Marlette Regional Hospital East Campus, 2861 Main St. This program series is state and nationally certified. For details and to register, call Melanie Campbell, RN, CDE at 989-635-4348 or email mcampbell@mrhcares.org. — R.A.

ServSafe Class
MARLETTE — ServSafe Class for safe food handling is Tuesday, April 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the auxiliary room at Marlette Regional Hospital, 2770 Main St. The class is open to anyone who serves food to the public
A review of the ServSafe food handling guide will be presented by Chief Executive Chef Bryan Gawlas. Registration and the $10 class fee are required by April 24.
For details or to register, call Michelle Albrecht, RMA clinical education assistant, at 989-635-4349 or email malbrecht@mrhcares.org.
— R.A.

Firefighter dance
helping Jerry’s Kids
VASSAR — Thumb Area firefighters will host their 20th annual MVA Fire Fighter Dance on Saturday, April 19 from 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Vassar Eagles Hall.
Tickets are $20 per person for the all-you-can eat and drink event, which includes an auction, raffle and door prizes. Funds will go to local kids with muscular dystrophy for camp and expenses. The hall address is 651 State St., Vassar.
Details: Roger Sweet at 989-553-2612, Kirk Atkins at 989-868-9796 or Jill at the MDA office, 810-866-9004. — R.A.

Bake Sale benefit
IMLAY CITY —Members of St. Cornelius Church are hosting a bake sale on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Imlay City’s Pickle Barrel Market, 622 N. Van Dyke.
Proceeds will go to the church building fund. — R.A

Monitoring for
healthy waterways
LAPEER — The Flint River Watershed Coalition offers stream monitoring training Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. at Annrook Park.
Learn how to gather and identify the organisms in our streams and rivers. The number and types of organisms indicate the health of the stream.
To get to the site, take M-24 to Old M-21 (West Genesee Street) about 0.4 mile east to Court Street, turn north on Court. Annrook Park is about 0.2 miles on the east side of Court Street.
For details, call Watershed Council Co-Chair Diane Peplinski at 810-688-3192 or 810-688-3347. — View Staff

Fish Fry Friday
MAYFIELD TWP. — The VFW Post 4139/Ladies Auxiliary will host a Friday Fish Fry on Friday, April 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the hall, 128 Daley Rd. The public is welcome.
The cost for adults is $7 for a dinner that includes four pieces of fish, large fries, coleslaw and dinner roll. A child’s portion is $4 for two fish pieces, small fries, coleslaw, and dinner roll. There is no charge for coffee or lemonade
Details: 810-664-9222. —R.A.

Book sale
at Almont Library
ALMONT — Library workers are calling the book sale that ends Saturday, April 26, at the Almont District library “huge.”
Hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 810-798-3100.
— R.A.

Mom to mom sale
LAPEER — St. Paul Lutheran Church will host a mom to mom sale April 26. Tables are available for rent at $20 for one eight-foot table or $30 for two. Non-table renters can pay a big item fee of $6 for the first two and $2 each for every additional item. Admission to the sale is $1 before 11 a.m. and free after that.
Details: Kari Ballman, 810-245-1063 or Marie Kenny, mebkenny@msn.com. — J.F.

Preschool
registration
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Community Schools will accept registrations for preschool, Head Start, and the Michigan School Readiness Program starting on Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Weston Elementary School.
After the registration date, parents may sign up their children for head start at the Imlay City Head Start classroom in the Imlay City Christian School; parents who wish to enroll their children in the Michigan School Readiness Program can register in the Weston Elementary Office. Head Start information: 810-724-5695; Michigan School Readiness Program: Ms. Kitts 810-724-9812, ext. 278; Tuition based preschool: Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Ortega 810-724-9285. — J.F.

‘Less than perfect’ frame sale
NORTH BRANCH — Just in time for Mother’s Day and Graduation. Dulaya Memories in Art, 4303 Huron St. in North Branch has an abundance of “less than perfect” frames that they’ll be selling for as low as $1. Bring your favorite photos and they will mat and frame them for a minimal fee. Thursday, May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, May 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 810-688-3988. — M.A.

Volunteers needed for Camp Forget-Me-Not
LAPEER COUNTY — A volunteer opportunity is open to residents of Lapeer who are 16 years old or older.
Special people are needed to help out at the annual Camp Forget-Me-Not, a two-day daycamp for teens who have experienced the death of a family member or close friend. Camps are June 21-22 at Lion’s Bear Camp in Lapeer. The Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan (VNSM) is hosting the event.
Camp Forget-Me-Not offers teens the opportunity to share their grief experiences. Volunteers are needed in three areas:
* Camp Buddies, who are partnered with individual campers.
* Camp Extras, to help with snack and lunchtime, in the kitchen, with registration, crafts, nature walks and campfire activities.
* Arts and Crafts, to help with the arts and crafts activities.
Those who volunteer are asked to attend training sessions on both May 13 and May 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at VNSM’s administrative building, 1515 Cal Drive, Davison. For details call Carolyn Stubbs at 810- 496-8779.
VNCM is a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care. — R.A.

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