Flag Day is Wednesday, June 14. It's a day for all Americans to observe and demonstrate respect for our flag. Our flag is symbolic of our freedom as a nation. Our flag has a proud history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it, and it even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise your flag today, and every day, with pride.

The LINK youth board will meet Thursday, June 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the LINK on West Helen Street in Newberry.

The Engadine Historical Society will have their annual meeting Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Freeman-Hastings House and Museum in Engadine. Election of officers will take place at this meeting. For more information, call Delores Fenske at (906) 477-6671.

The Engadine VFW Post 8372 will have a fish fry, Friday, June 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12, and free for children younger than 5. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The circus is coming to the Luce West Mackinac fairgrounds in Newberry, Tuesday, June 13. Show times will be at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

The 17th annual Children's Fishing Day at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge will be Saturday, June 10, with the help of the Seney National History Association. Registration takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bait and rods will be available. Age classes include 5 and younger, 6 to 9, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16. Certificates will be given in each category to anglers catching the three longest perch and pike. All registered participants will be entered into a drawing for various prizes. This year, to reduce the amount of waste generated by the event, folks are asked to bring their own non-disposable dining equipment (cutlery, plates, and cups) from home. This event is free for participants and their families, but donations are welcome. For more information, contact the Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

Celebrate Michigan's worldclass freshwater fishing Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. Michigan's free fishing weekends are two special days when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and out-of-state visitors alike on both inland and Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply.

Happy birthday to Evan Belleville, Brandy Caverly, Reyen Pershinske and his dad, Richard Pershinske, June 9, Brett Maudrie and Colleen Wickey Mason June 10, Dave Haapala and Matt Bell June 11, Ken Germain, Claudine Fisher, Susie Davis, and her sister and brother, Jill and Jerry Oven, June 12, Alissa Kenwabikise June 13, Rob Chaffin and daughter, Shauna Chaffin, June 14, and Bethany Stansbury, Greg King, and our son, Tyler Freeman, who will be 10 years old June 15.

Happy anniversary to Hugh and Velma Chaffin June 9, Ed and Betty Mantei June 10, Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11, Tim and Kathy Miller June 12, and Roland and Norma Ringquist, Joel and Missy Schultz, and Duncan and Sherry MacArthur June 15.

Until next time, take care.