Mother’s Day lunch
LAPEER — Senior citizens are invited to a Mother’s Day luncheon Friday, May 9, at the Lapeer Center in the Annex. Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, casserole, banana cake, roll and milk will be served. Suggested donation is $2. Reservations required. Call 245-6896.
— J.E.B.

Protect farmland
LAPEER — Agriculture is Lapeer County’s largest industry, and members of the Citizens for Farmland Preservation and Quality Growth are dedicated to protecting agricultural land and the local economy.
New members are needed to help the cause. The group meets on the second Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. at the USDA Service Center, 739 N. Saginaw St. The next meeting is May 14. Everyone is welcome. — J.E.B.

Scrapbook Day
for dog rescue group
LAPEER — The Australian Shepherd Rescue in Michigan will host a Scrapbooking Crop Day from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at River Ridge Clubhouse on Saginaw Street.
Funds raised will provide food, shelter, medical care and other necessities for foster dogs. Seating is limited to 30 people so reserve a seat now for $25. The cost includes brunch, dinner, snacks, raffles, prizes and fun.
Details: Caroline 810-627-9977 or Morna 810-664-1599. — R.A.

Free Tea Party,
funny Fashion show
IMLAY CITY — Mercy Casa Maria of Imlay City is hosting a free Community Tea Party for adults 55 and older on Monday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m.
A variety of teas and tasty treats will be enjoyed. Casa Maria is behind Sacred Heart Church. The address is 600 Maple Vista. — R.A.

FFA plant sale
through June 7
ATTICA TWP. — Lapeer County FFA is selling annuals and perennials during the 2008 Spring Plant Sale through Saturday, June 7 at the Lapeer County Ed-Tech Center 690 N. Lake Pleasant Rd.
Plant sale hours are Monday -Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Plant customers should drive to the back (east side) of the Ed-Tech building. Details: 667-6132. — R.A.

Red Cross blood drives
LAPEER COUNTY — American Red Cross blood drives take place on:
• May 12 from 1-6:45 p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall 222 Water St.,
• May 13 from 12:30-6:15 p.m. at the North Branch American Legion, 4075 Huron St. — R.A.

Perennial Plant Sale
DRYDEN — Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church will host its second annual Perennial Plant Sale from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17-18, rain or shine.
The public is welcome. Last year’s event was a tremendous success with many very satisfied gardeners, organizers say. All plants are $5 or less.
HRLC is at 4538 Dryden Road, 7/10 of a mile west of Rochester Road. Proceeds will benefit their Meditation Garden. Details: Mary at 810-338-7904. — VIEW staff

Rummage sale
at St. Cornelius
DRYDEN — The annual Spring Rummage Sale at St. Cornelius Catholic Church will be May 15-16, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-noon. Bring donations to the church anytime after Sunday, May 11.The address is 3834 N. Mill. — R.A.

Rummage sale
set for St. Mary’s
BURNSIDE TWP. — Members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 5622 Summers Rd., will host their second annual rummage sale Thursday-Saturday, May 15-17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations are appreciated. Details: 810-688-3797 or Mary Quinn, 810 338-0916. — J.E.B.

Free FLC workshop
LAPEER — Family Literacy Center will present a free 90-minute workshop on discipline and learning disabilities for parents and teachers on Thursday, May 8, at the deAngeli Branch of the Lapeer District Library, 921 W. Nepessing.
Two sessions are offered: 12:30-2 p.m. (feel free to bring your lunch) or from 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn strategies for improving child behavior through a DVD presentation by Richard Lavoie, educator, administrator, author, and consultant. To register or for details, call the Family Literacy Center at 810-664-2737, or register by email: ican@readlapeer.org. Visit FLC on the web at: www.readlapeer.org.
Family Literacy Center and the Lapeer District Library are partners for literacy in Lapeer County. — R.A.

Mother’s Day breakfast
ATTICA — Metamora/ Northstar Rainbow Girls will host an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day Breakfast at Attica/Imlay Masonic Lodge on May 11 from 8 a.m.-noon.
The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, potatoes, applesauce, milk, orange juice and coffee for $5. Bring your mother, wife, mother-in-law or just yourself to enjoy the breakfast.
Pop tabs are also being collected as funding donations to the Ronald McDonald Charity House. — R.A.

Volunteers needed for Camp Forget-Me-Not
LAPEER COUNTY — A special volunteer opportunity is available for residents of the greater Flint and Lapeer areas who are 16 and older.
Volunteers are needed at the annual Camp Forget-Me-Not, a special two-day, day camp 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 Mayfield Twp. Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan’s (VNSM) hosts the event.
The camp offers teens the opportunity to share their grief experiences with peers. 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 will need to attend two training sessions scheduled on 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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