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 enroll 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.

Free program: loss support group
IMLAY CITY — Those who have suffered a loss, whether of employment, a relationship or death of a loved one, are welcome to “Hope In Loss,” a free program at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 200 N.

Cedar, Imlay City on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

A free lunch will be provided.

The program is offered through Thrivent for Lutherans and the Four County Community Foundation. — R.A.

Moms of Multiples host kids’ clothing sale
FENTON — The Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) of Greater Genesee County will host its annual Spring Clothing Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 at Fenton High School on Owen Road, east of US-23.

Clothing, toys, equipment, bedding, maternity wear and more are for sale. Details: Jennifer at 810-664-6147 or www.momggc.com. — 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.

Flea market closing
LAPEER — The Sunday Flea market at the Lapeer Center Building is getting ready to close for the season at the end of April.

The address is 425 County Center St.

Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. This 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 call Michelle at 810-252- 4344. — 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.

Literacy workshop at Metamora library
METAMORA — A workshop for parents and their preschoolers is May 1 from 2- 2:45 p.m. at the Metamora Branch of the Lapeer District Library. “ABCs, an afternoon of Books and Cookies!” is a free 45-minute workshop presented by the Family Literacy Center. The workshop focuses on pre-reading and reading activities for children ages 3-6 years old and their parents or caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

Families will participate in fun learning activities that will help develop reading skills. Enjoy a snack and take home a free book and valuable resources from the FLC.

Register at the library, 4018 Oak St., call 810-664-2737 or email ican@readlapeer.org.

Visit FLC on the web at: www.readlapeer.org. — R.A.

Church hosts spring plant sale
NORTH BRANCH — Saints Peter and Paul Altar Society will host their annual Plant Sale just in time for spring planting.

Arrive early for best selection on Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m in the pole Barn at Keenan Hall, 6650 Sherman St. in downtown North Branch. — R.A.

Big 30 year reunion for I.C. High School
IMAY CITY — The 30th Reunion Committee for Imlay City Class of 1978 is searching for classmates for an informal gathering Aug. 2.

Classmates are asked to register as soon as they can or update their information. Visit www.imlay.k12.mi.us and click on the alumni link or call Gayle at 810-664-4546. — R.A.

Bake sale at the museum
OTTER LAKE — Come on down to the Otter Lake Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 for a bake sale to benefit Otter Lake Days, July 4-6. The museum is open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. — R.A.

 

Metamora makes passports easy
METAMORA — Metamora Post Office, 3795 N. Oak St., is hosting a Passport Fair on May 3 and 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring a birth certificate and driver’s license or ID card and naturalization papers and two passport photos. Passport fees are payable by cash, check or money order to the U.S. Dept.

of State. Costs are $75 for adults, age 16 and older and $60 for children under age 16.

All children, including newborns and infants, must have their own passport. Both parents or legal guardians must accompany minor children.

A new passport card fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children. The passport card can only be used for land or sea entry to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean, but not for air travel. Details: 810-678-2380. — R.A.

‘Less than perfect’ frames for sale in N.B.
NORTH BRANCH — Just in time for Mother’s Day and Graduation, Dulaya Memories in Art, 4303 Huron St., North Branch, has an abundance of “less than perfect” frames for sale 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. to 4 p.m., Friday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 810-688-3988. — M.A.

Appraisal fair
COLUMBIAVILLE — The Columbiaville Historical Society will host an appraisal fair on Sunday, April 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the Columbiaville Historical Society Museum on First Street. Bob Yaklin of Cecilia’s in Flint will give verbal reviews and evaluations at $2 per item. Details: Sandy Chaffer 810-793-4722 or Jean Seaman 810-793-4621. — J.F.

Volunteers needed for Camp Forget-Me-Not
LAPEER COUNTY — Special volunteers are needed to help 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.

Volunteers must be 16 or older, and 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.

Bowling for a cause
ALMONT — Nancy Osentoski will host Bowling for a Cause — Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types at Hideaway Lanes, 4550 Howland Rd. in Almont on May 17 from 7-10 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes three games of bowling and shoe rental. Fifty or more people are needed to make the event a success.

Registration forms must be returned with money to Hideaway Lanes by May 10.

Hot dogs, pizza, chips and pop will be sold, along with 50/50 raffle and strike bowl tickets. Registration forms for the event are available at Hideaway Lanes or by calling Osentoski at 810-706-1159. — J.F.

Magic and kites part of spring fling
METAMORA — The Metamora Lioness Club is sponsoring a children’s Spring Fling on Sunday, April 27, from 1-3 p.m. at the Metamora Lions Hall, 3790 N. Oak St.

Experience the magic and comedy of Jason Abbot from 1-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a hot-diggity- dog, chips and punch after the show. Outdoor events — if weather permits. Kites will be given to the first 100 children under 12 years old.

Parental supervision required.

For details: Delores Williams, 810-678-8989. — View Staff

Moms meet
LAPEER — La Leche League of Lapeer meets Tuesday, May 6, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School on Millville Road at 7 p.m.

Breastfeeding mothers, mothers-to-be, and their infants/ toddlers are welcome to attend for breastfeeding support, information, and help.

Details: Carrie at 248-393- 6656, Candice at 248-933- 4934, or Liz 810-724-0820. — View Staff

More Tips