Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, May 12, there will be Mother's Day craft time at the Engadine Library from 10 a.m. until noon. Children can create gifts for mothers and grandmothers. Make and take crafts will cost $1 each. From 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. there will be Baby and Parent story time, stories, songs, and activities. Each baby will take home two free books. You may register now to ensure they'll have enough books on hand. Call (906) 477-6313 or stop at the library.

Garfield Township "Clean Up Day" will be Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., or until the dumpsters are full. This is for Garfield Township residents only and it's offered on a first-come, firstserve basis at the Naubinway ball field parking lot. For information on items that will be accepted or any other questions, call Garfield Township Hall at (906) 477-6481.

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, will hold a blood drive from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the Whitefish Township Community Center in Paradise. For an appointment, call Pat Rowley at (906) 492-3353. The Regional Blood Center serves 12 Upper Peninsula hospitals.

The Tahquamenon Area Women's Softball League is looking for players; contact Michelle Sears at (906) 586-3458 for information.

The Luce County Historical Society will meet at the Village Inn Monday, May 14, at 10 a.m. The topic will be the 2007 museum season. There is no word yet on the status of the grant application to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Anyone interested in history is welcome to attend. If you have questions, call (906) 293-3786.

Thursday, May 10, and Thursday, May 17, bingo will be held at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Newberry Eagles Club will host a Fish Fry Friday, May 11, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the Club on M-28. Pizza night will be from 4:30 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.

The Engadine VFW Post will hold a Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet Sunday, May 13, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Post on M-117 in Engadine.

The General Federated Women's Club of Newberry will meet at the Fall's Hotel restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. Luncheon will be ordered from the menu. Marilyn Autterson will give a presentation on Project Backpack. Members are reminded to bring monies from the April "Crazy Cup." Regrets should be called to Avis Fretz or Eleanor Lane.

Wednesday, May 16, there will be an Auxiliary meeting at the Engadine VFW Post on M-117 at 7 p.m. There will be memorial services; auxiliary members are asked to wear uniforms.

Friday, May 18, the Engadine VFW and Auxiliary 8382 will host a fish fry from 4:30 until 7 p.m.

The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers are looking for vendors, crafters, and organizations who would like to participate in the 14th annual Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers Car Show in Newberry Saturday, July 28. For more information or to register for a booth, contact Vicki Fall at (906) 293-3816 or Sarah Price at (906) 869-7657.

The Chippewa County American Red Cross is sponsoring a $1,000 cash raffle. Tickets are $25 or five for $100 and can be purchased from the Red Cross office at 511 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste Marie. The drawing is May 20.

Happy birthday to our son-inlaw, Ray Morrison, Thursday, May 10, Doreen Kleeman May 12, Beth Hins, Peggy Keller and Don McNeil May 13, Roland Ringquist May 14, Melanie Chaffin and Briana Edwards May 15, Larry McEvers, Katie Fletcher and Katelyn Leveille May 16, and to Bob Hartwig and Howard Smith May 17.

Happy anniversary to Jeff and Carole Keller, Jerry and Carolyn Reynolds, and Mike and Shannon Leveille May 17.

We all feel that our mom is the best and I truly am blessed with the most wonderful mom in the world. She fell a few weeks ago and broke her leg. The doctors were able to fix it without the need of a cast, but she had to go through therapy. She worked hard to regain strength to walk, which brought her home sooner than we expected. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there Sunday, May 13.

Until next time, take care.