Gardening classes
offered free to kids
LAPEER — Lapeer County MSU Extension is offering a Children’s Spring Garden program in five classes beginning May 11.
The Lapeer Horticulture Society is sponsoring the free classes.
Children between the ages of 7-9 will learn about plants and have the opportunity for hands-on projects involving growing them. Lapeer Master Gardeners teach the classes. The mini-gardeners must be pre-registered, and enrollment is limited. For details, call the Lapeer County MSU Extension office at 810-667-0344. — R.A.

Masons deal cards
ATTICA — The Attica-Imlay Masonic Lodge is hosting a Euchre Tournament Saturday, May 6, at 6 p.m.
A donation of $15 includes tournament entrance, dessert and refreshments. A cash prize will be awarded to the top three finishers.
The lodge is on Lake Pleasant Road, just north of I-69 and south of the railroad tracks. Call Dave at 586-703-3215 for information. — M.L.R.

Rooms for rent
LAPEER — Rental rooms are available to the public at the Lapeer Center Building. Three rooms, with the ability to hold 70, 250, and 450, are available year-round for receptions, parties, business events, auctions, community activities and more. The center is a non-profit venture.
Call Manager Cathy Carter for available dates and costs at 810-664-2109. — M.L.R.

Classes offered
on boating safety
LAPEER — A Boating Safety Course is scheduled for May 20 at the Lapeer 911 Center from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Michigan Law requires a Boating Safety Certificate for 12- to 15-year olds who wish to operate a boat; 12- to 26-year olds who wish to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) and parents of the 12- and 13-year olds who want to operate the PWC.
To register, call the sheriff’s department at 810-664-1801. — M.L.R.

Senior Power Day
FLINT — The Valley Area Agency on Aging has a Local Senior Power Day scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Crossroads Village.
Seniors 60 and older can have lunch, entertainment, shopping, rides and bingo for $3.
Tickets can be purchased at senior centers throughout Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee counties until May 5, and afterward through WFNT radio AM 1470, or at the Genesee County Parks and Recreation office. Call Deborah at the VAAA for details at 810-239-7671, ext. 248. — M.L.R.

Bowl for funds
ALMONT — The Almont schools service learning class Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser is at Almont Hideaway Lanes on May 6 from 1:30-4 p.m.
The students will raise funds for United Way, the American Association of Zookeepers and Habitat for Humanity.
The $15 fee includes three games of bowling, shoes, a pizza slice and a raffle chance to win local gift certificates. Purchase tickets at Almont Middle School or the Lapeer County Habitat office. For details, call the school at 810-798-3578, Ext. 9446, or Habitat in Lapeer at 810-664-7111. — A.B.

Donations needed
DRYDEN — Klothes Kloset Plus is having a personal products drive to help restock the hygiene closet. For every product item donated between now and May 26, donors will receive one ticket for a quilt raffle.
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, bar soap and deodorant will earn one ticket. Two tickets can be earned with a 4-pack of toilet tissue, paper towels, dish soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner or feminine hygiene products. A 12-pack of toilet tissue, laundry soap, diapers or wipes will earn three tickets.
Klothes Kloset Plus is next door to Holy Redeemer at 4538 Dryden Rd. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday and the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — M.L.R.

Polka praise at
SS. Peter & Paul
NORTH BRANCH — A Polka Mass takes place at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church on Satur-day, May 6, at 6 p.m.
The special mass features Big Daddy Lackowski, who will play hymns on his accordion. Songs will be in Polish.
A Polish dinner buffet follows the mass at 7:30 p.m. in nearby Keenan Hall. Everyone is welcome, and Big Daddy will entertain.
Advance tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple or $5 for kids age 5-12. The menu includes roasted chicken, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, desserts, coffee and punch.
For tickets or details, call the church office at 810-688-3797. — N.B.

Health Department
offers free services
LAPEER — The Lapeer County Health Department begins offering new services today to women over 40 in the community. The free services include clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and pap smears.
The program, which is in conjunction with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, does require participants to meet yearly household income guidelines. For more information or to schedule an exam, call the Health Department at 810-667-0448. — N.B.

Class for sitters
DAVISON — The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course for young people from 11-15 years old is offered on May 10, 17 and 24 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Davison High School.
The cost is $40. Call 810-591-0175 to register and for directions. — A.B.

Before you start pickin’
STATEWIDE — The MSU Extension office encourages all morel mushroom hunters to slice each mushroom lengthwise to verify that it is a morel, and to assure no slugs or other invertebrates are hidden in the stem.
Visit www.emdc.msue. msu.edu or visit the extension office for bulletins “May is Morel Month in Michigan” and “Don’t Pick Poison” to educate yourself on identifying morels from other dangerous mushrooms. — M.L.R.

Sky gazing
DRYDEN — Seven Ponds Nature Center is celebrating National Astronomy Day with presentations, telescope displays, computer software demonstrations and an evening viewing session — weather permitting — on Saturday, May 6.
The event begins at 3 p.m., with the viewing session scheduled for 9 p.m. Seven Ponds is at 3854 Crawford Rd. Contact John Lines for more information at jelines@yahoo.com. — M.L.R.

Tutor with ease
LAPEER — The Family Literacy Center in Lapeer will host a Tutoring Made Easy workshop on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library.
The class is free to families, and, for a very low fee, may be used by professionals as continuing education hours.
Lunch and all materials are provided. Call 810-664-2737 for details. — A.B.

Market is open
LAPEER — The Lapeer Center Building, located at 425 County Center St., has a flea market on Sundays from October through May. With up to 75 booths inside and outside, who knows what kind of treasure you might find among the collectibles and antiques?
The community event, which has been running for more than 50 years, is a non-profit endeavor. The market is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no admission. For details, call 810-232-2296 or 810-252-4344. — A.E.

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