December 4, 2008 RSS feed / Social

Howe, Dionne Are Honored as New Moose Collegians

Alice Howe and Lynn Dionne, both of St. Ignace, were honored as new collegians and Marge Borland, of Moran Township, received her red stole by the Women of the Moose Chapter 1484 September 4. Mrs. Howe and Ms. More...

Children Can Write Letters to Santa Through December 15

A mailbox was placed on the first floor in St. Ignace City Hall December 1 for children to write to Santa Claus to tell him what they would like for Christmas. The deadline for accepting mail to Santa is Monday, December 15. More...

Grant Wins Poster Contest

Allison Grant, a sixth grade student at Engadine Elementary School, was the winner of the Lions Peace Poster contest November 14. More...

Soo Parent Group Hosts End of Year Party Thursday

The Great Start Collaborative's Sault Ste. Marie parent group will meet Thursday, December 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sault Tribe Elders building in Sault Ste. Marie for an End of the Year party. The meeting is open to the public. More...

Fisher, Crawford Receive Eitrem Award in Nursing

Lake Superior State University students Danya Fischer (from left) and Abby Crawford accept the Alana Eitrem Memorial Endowment Award from university President Rodney Lowman and Dean of Nursing Steven Merrill. More...

Sing-along Will Be December 14

Wildwood Mennonite Church will host a sing-along Sunday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at the church in Engadine to celebrate the holiday season. Snacks and fellowship will follow. More...

Geneaology Workshop To Be Wednesday

A genealogy workshop will be Wednesday, December 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fort de Buade Museum in St. Ignace. The workshop is free and open to the public. More...

Bulldogs Triump Over Indians in Quiz Bowl

The Rudyard "Bulldogs" played the Newberry "Indians" in the first round of High School Bowl, winning by a score of 240-110. The game aired on television Saturday, November 22. More...

All-Night Grad Party Pancake Breakfast Will Be December 7

The LaSalle High School All Night Grad Party Pancake Breakfast will be Sunday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mackinac Grille restaurant in St. Ignace. Admission costs $6 per adult and $3 per child ages 12 and younger. More...

DARE Students Lace Up at Little Bear East

A fun atmosphere filled Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace as more than 100 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) students from around Mackinac County enjoyed an ice skating party. More...

Bell's Winter Concert Is Dec. 12

The students of Martin Bell will present their Winter Concert Friday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace. The concert is free and open to the public. More...

LaJoice, LaVake Take 2 Deer

Darren LaVake of St. Ignace took a 10-point buck while hunting in the Hog Island area November 22. Tim LaJoice of St. Ignace shot a four-point buck November 26 in the Carp River area. More...

DeTour's Old Fashioned Christmas Begins Friday

Plans are underway for DeTour Village's fourth annual Village Christmas, "A Walk Back In Time," which will feature a play, tree lighting, a luminary walk, caroling, and a bazaar. More...

Holiday Giving Opportunities in Our Community

Several opportunities are available for donating to needy families in the community during the holiday season, including the following: • Mackinac County Children's Toy Drive: Cash canisters are available in St. More...

Mackinac Island Tree Lighting To Be Friday

Hay Ride, Carols, Sale Planned That Day

Mackinac Island's annual community Christmas tree lighting will be Friday, December 5, at 5 p.m. on Main Street near the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau booth. A hay ride will be offered to children and adults, beginning at the booth at 4:30 p.m. More...

Island's Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser Is This Weekend

Mackinac Island's annual Christmas Bazaar fundraiser will take place at Community Hall on Market Street Saturday, December 6, through Monday, December 8. More...

Pickford Schools To Perform Winter Concerts Dec. 15, 16

The Pickford school band will perform a winter concert Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. at the school. More...

Red Cross Offers Blood Drives

American Red Cross blood drives will be held at the following locations in December: St. Ignace: Tuesday, December 16, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Kewadin Shores Casino. Cheboygan: Tuesday, December 23, from noon to 5:45 p.m. More...

Silent Hearts To Meet December 8

Silent Hearts will meet Monday, December 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chippewa County Health Department in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Lindholm Performs 'Stories Through Songs'

Students from St. Ignace Elementary and Gros Cap School enjoy Steven Richard Lindholm's assembly "Stories Through Songs" Tuesday, November 4, at the St. Ignace school. Joel Dodds (right) helps Mr. Lindholm by donning an alligator costume. More...

Pickford 2008-2009 Kindergarten Classes

Students in Susan Maloney's 2008-2009 kindergarten class at Pickford Elementary School are (back row, from left) Trent Leach, Kayden McKonkey, Hayden Taylor, Cassey Cottle, Megan Mendham, Faith Cottle, Eric Huyek, Nathaniel Greenfield, Micheal Paquin More...

St. Ignace Concert Will Be Thursday

The St. Ignace Area Schools Holiday Concert originally scheduled for Monday, December 1, was postponed owing to bad weather, and is rescheduled for Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at LaSalle High School. More...

Youth Perform 'After Hours'

At top: Cedarville Middle School Drama Club students bow to the audience after their performance of "After Hours" Sunday night, November 23. More...

Les Cheneaux Schools Staff, Parents Will Host 'Save Our School' Supper

The Les Cheneaux Schools staff and parents are hosting a Save Our School supper Thursday, December 11, prior to the boys basketball game, in the cafeteria. More...

Friends of Rudyard Public Library Host Quiet Auction

The Friends of the Rudyard Public Library will hold a silent action Monday, December 1, through Friday, December 12, during regular library hours. Items being auctioned off include crafts, baked goods, services, and other donated items. More...

Christmas at Alberta House Is Underway

The annual "Christmas at Alberta House" exhibition and sale is now underway at Alberta House Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie, with a variety of hand crafted objects, original paintings, prints, and photographs made by area artists and craftsmen. More...

Meet Two of This Year's St. Ignace Kindergarten Classes

Kindergarten students in Nicki Lee's class at St. More...

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