Seven Ponds spring adventures
DRYDEN TWP. — Seven Ponds Nature Center will host two spring adventures this month.
Spring Sensations is set for Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. The program is a walk for the entire family that focuses on finding interesting things to look for in the spring.
The Spring Bird Walk at Ortonville Recreation Area is Wednesday, May 21, at 7:30 a.m. This program focuses on late migrating birds and nesting species. Catch a carpool at the center. Bring along binoculars, a field guide, a snack and dress for the weather. The fee is $3, but free to nature center members.
Seven Ponds is at 3854 Crawford Rd. Details: call 810-796-3200 or visit www.seven ponds.org. — S.B.

Boosters team
at IC McDonald’s
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Band Boosters will be at McDonald’s in Imlay City on Wednesday, May 21, from 5-8 p.m.
The boosters are looking for student band volunteers age 14 and up to help for one hour during the event. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear as the evening’s uniform.
The event will include dinner specials, music, and face painting. The Imlay City Band Special will be two Big Macs or two Fish Fillets for $3.
— S.B.

$5 jewelry sale
helps auxiliary
MARLETTE — Marlette Regional Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a fundraising event featuring “Masquerade” jewelry for $5 on Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m.-5p.m. at the hospital’s medical office building lobby.
Proceeds will go to the MRH Auxiliary special projects fund. This event is open to the public. — R.A.

Fire Department
auction
DRYDEN TWP. — The Dryden Township Fire Dept. seeks donations for its auction on June 14.
Firefighters are looking for gently used household items and furniture, but not clothing items.
Donations can be dropped off at the station, 5532 Main St., between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Donation deadline is June 12. Details: 810-796-3050. — S.B.

Blankies Project moves
LAPEER — Meetings for volunteers putting together the Alzheimer’s Blankies Project are now in the conference room of Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brian Hurst. The address is 3056 Davison Rd. Suite 3.
The group sews small comfort quilts for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s. Meetings are the third Tuesday of every month. — S.B.

Perennial exchange
METAMORA — Bring your favorite perennial to exchange for another beautiful plant, for free, at a Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-noon behind R.J. Holden & Associates, 16 E. High St. The rain date is Sunday, May 18, same time.
Gardeners are asked to label their plant with the name, sun or shade preference, top height, bloom time, and other useful growing information.
Share your green thumb, add to your garden, meet your neighbor, enjoy coffee and cookies and meet the dynamic Lionesses. Details: 810-796-3287. — R.A.

Historical Society
hosting annual sale
DRYDEN — Dryden Historical Society is hosting its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Historical Museum in the village.
Plants offered will be primarily perennials from the museum gardens and from society members. This sale raises money for the museum’s operation.
Details: Bob Resh 810-796-2518. — R.A.

BBQ Beef dinner
benefits Center Building
LAPEER — A Barbeque Beef dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the Lapeer Center building as a fundraiser for the not-for-profit building’s energy conservation project.
Eat in or carry out for $8 per dinner. A raffle, door prize, 50/50 drawing and music are part of the event. Pick up tickets from board members or call 810-664-2109. — R.A.

Preschool registration
NORTH BRANCH — Walk-in preschool registration takes place on Thursday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m. at the North Branch Elementary School for children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2008.
Readiness preschool is four- and-a-half days per week, funded by the state and free to those who qualify. Little Learners PreSchool is offered for two and three half-days per week. Tuition is paid four times a year. For details, call 810-688-3041. — R.A.

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