Almont Park
hosts Teen Bands
ALMONT — Friday’s entertainment for Teen Bands,Music in the Park is “Project Waffle.” Teen bands play every Friday from 7-9 p.m. in Almont Community Park on Water Street. For details about performing, call Bob Morian, volunteer park music coordinator at 810-798-3466.Water Street is south of the light on M-53, near Country Corners.— R.A.

Fun at the library
LAPEER — The Marguerite deAngeli Branch of the Lapeer District Library has begun the summer reading programs for adults and youth alike. The final day to register for a summer reading program is Saturday, July 1.

Acting-Up Theatre is bringing an acting workshop,with loads of costumes and props, to the Lapeer District Library on July 10 at 3 p.m.

Puppeteer Rick Morse will offer a puppet workshop. Puppetry relies on writing skills, music appreciation, dance skills, and the ability to perform. Participants will use their imagination to create a “Creature Feature” play utilizing their storytelling and handpuppet skills.

All three programs require pre-registration by either calling the library at 810-664-6971 or visiting the deAngeli Branch at 921 West Nepessing.— M.L.R.

Host families needed
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Rotary Club has immediate need for two host families for the organization’s international exchange program for the 2006-07 school year.

The next student needing housing is Aureilus Sugianto who will be arriving from Indonesia in August.

For more information or to express interest in hosting a student, please call Alan at 810- 721-1388.— N.B.

Reunion set for
old Columbiaville High
COLUMBIAVILLE — Past students and graduates who attended the old Columbiaville High School are invited to a reunion on Aug. 19 at the Columbiaville Methodist Church auditorium.

The high school operated until the school district consolidation into LakeVille in 1956, said organizer Laura Jean (Ross) Coulter, class of 1950.

Organizers are looking for seniors who graduated, but all former students are welcome, as are photos and mementoes.

“Some teachers are still alive; one of them is 92,”Coulter said.

The cost is $10 per person, and dinner is at noon.The menu includes chicken, roast beef, vegetables, desserts and refreshments.

Send reservations and a check to Coulter at 57 Plum Creek Road, Lapeer, 48446. For details, call 810-653-3107.—R.A.

Participants wanted
for annual Fun Day
LAPEER — Community agencies, churches, county departments, day cares and businesses interested in participating in the 12th annual Family Fun Day next month can call Brenda Martus at 810-245-1025 for details.

The fun day takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, in downtown Lapeer.— R.A.

Class of 1937
reunion
APEER — A reunion will be held for the Lapeer High School Class of 1937 on Thursday, July 13, at noon at the Farm House Restaurant, 282 S.Main St. in Lapeer.Reservations must be in by Thursday, July 6.

For more information, contact Lois Douglas at 810-664-3849.Reservations can be mailed to Douglas at 929 Rolling Hills Lane,Apt. 1, Lapeer, 48446 or e-mailed to lmdug@mailstation.com.— N.B.

Library events
in North Branch
NORTH BRANCH — The North Branch Township Library is hosting summer fun on Mondays throughout July. Events start at 11 a.m., unless noted otherwise.

See Ming the Magnificent on July 3; Acting-Up Theatre on July 10;Marsh Mellow Men on July 17 and Classroom Critters on July 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Library visitors also can meet a Leader Dog at 10 a.m. on July 31.— R.A.

Dryden High
’86 reunion
DRYDEN — Dryden High School Class of 1986 celebrates a 20-year class reunion on Saturday,Aug. 26, at Dryden Veterans Hall from 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Bring old pictures, yearbooks and music — preferably from the ’80s.An RSVP is not needed. Please pass along this information to any other 1986 classmate.

The menu includes pizza and beer for $5 a person. You can bring other beverages or snacks. For details, e-mail Stacey at staceytown@intouchmi.com.— M.A.

Red Cross classes
LAPEER — Tonight (June 29) is the last chance this month to take courses in adult, child and infant CPR, AED and first aid.

Offered by the American Red Cross, the sessions run from 5-10 p.m.with costs ranging from $30 for adult CPR to $55 for the entire class.

Pre-registration is required for the classes, which are held in the second floor community room of the National City Bank Building at 220 W.Nepessing in Lapeer. For more information or to register, call 1-800-608-4272, Ext. 354.— N.B.

Reunion for
Class of ’66
LAPEER — The Lapeer High School Class of 1966 reunion is planned for Saturday, July 15, at the American Legion Hall in Lapeer.

Cocktails at the cash bar are set for 5 p.m., and dinner at 6 p.m.Tickets are $40 per couple or $20 each.Reservations must be made in advance by Thursday, July 6.

For tickets or details, call Darlene (Allison) West at 810- 664-8482 and leave a message. — R.A.

Popcorn for sale
AREAWIDE — The Tall Pine Council, Boy Scouts of America has started taking orders for its holiday season popcorn sales.

The popcorn sales — a portion of the purchase cost is tax deductible — benefit Boy Scout programs.The scouts offer at least 10 different popcorn products, including micro-wave popcorn,“ Chocolate Lover’s Tin,” “Cheese Lover’s Tin”and caramel corn.Delivery is expected for Thanksgiving.

The Tall Pine Council serves more than 14,000 youths in Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee counties. Last year, TPC scouts provided 207,000 hours of service to the community.

For more information on products or to place an order, call the council headquarters, 507 W.Atherton Rd., Flint, at 810-235-2531 or Marilyn Lifsey-Costigan at 810-235- 8728. Product information can be found online at www.gfn.org/tpc under the “fundraisers & donations” link. — J.D.N.

Love to sing?
DAVISON — Women of all ages who like to sing are invited to visit the Song of the Lakes Sweet Adelines Chorus during their weekly rehearsals.

The chorus rehearses on Mondays from 7-10 p.m. at the Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd. For details, call 810-742-0977 or visit www.songofthelakeschorus.com.— R.A.

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