What a beautiful Halloween. With mild temperatures and no rain, it made a perfect evening to trick or treat.

The Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society will have its monthly meeting Thursday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the Newberry High School Library.

The LINK Youth Board will meet Thursday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the LINK on West Helen Street in Newberry.

The Upper Peninsula Region of the Alzheimer’s Association will have a workshop called, “Maintain Your Brain, How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle,” Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the Huron Conference Room of the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry. For more information or to register, call Janet Yoder at (800) 272-3900.

Friday, November 4, there will be a noon dismissal at the Engadine School for staff in-service.

The 26th Annual Brimley Christmas Craft Show will be Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brimley School. The Brimley High School Senior Class will serve a homemade lunch to raise money for their senior trip.

The Living Water Assembly of God Church will have a Newberry area youth event, Saturday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at the church on Miller Road in Newberry. There will be a live band, plus activities and food. There is no charge for admission.

The Curtis Community Arts Council will present “Out of Africa,” a talk and exhibit by Jay Bitely about his experiences in Africa. This will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the Curtis Park Center. Refreshments will be served.

The Healthy Lifestyles Weight Loss Group will meet Monday, November 7, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mackinac Straits Clinic in Naubinway.

Jostens will be at the Engadine School Thursday, November 10, at 8:10 a.m. taking orders for high school class rings and graduation supplies.

There will be a junior varsity and varsity girls basketball game with Bay de Noc Thursday, November 10, starting at 6 p.m. at the Engadine School Gymnasium. This is Parents Night.

Friday, November 11, there will be a VFW Veterans Day memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Engadine Mill Pond Park. The public is welcome to attend.

Parent-teacher conferences for the Engadine High School students will be Wednesday, November 16, and Thursday, November 17. If you don’t receive a note with your meeting time, contact the school for more information.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Thanksgiving vacation for the Engadine School students will begin Wednesday, November 23, with a noon dismissal.

Happy birthday to Shirley Brown and Isak Clarence Frazier November 3, Michael Beckman November 4, Megan Sullivan November 5, Vern Johnson and Bryan Bell November 6, Aaron Butkovich and Dean Reid November 7, Zeke DeWyse, David Slack, and Sandy Weber November 8, and Tim Mast and Killian Frisch November 9.

Happy anniversary to Rudy and Viola Kleeman and Wendall and Debra Miller November 6.

Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. Did you know that in 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery? This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans. Many memorial gestures take place November 11, giving universal recognition to the ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day."

Armistice Day was changed to honor all veterans. Congress was requested to make this day an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

Many of us take our freedom for granted, never realizing what it’s like for others living in far-off countries, who don’t have the luxury of going for a walk around the block, going to the local candy store, buying a newspaper, or perhaps just sitting on a park bench breathing in the fresh air. We continue to enjoy these privileges of freedom on a daily basis, which is why we all should show respect for the loyalty of our veterans.

Please be sure to attend the VFW Veterans Day memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Engadine Mill Pond Park.

Until next time, take care.