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January 29, 2009 / Social

Ice Tower Classic To Benefit Historic Village

The Mackinaw City municipal building on South Huron Avenue is nearly hidden by the ice tower this year, as seen Saturday, January 24. More...

Opera House Seeks Auditions for Talent Show

Auditions for the "Northern Michigan Has Talent" Show will be conducted Saturday, February 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on stage at the Opera House in Cheboygan. Auditions are open for all, with no age limitations. More...

Altar Society Hosts Cake Walk

St. Anne's Altar Society will host a Convent Cake Walk Sunday, February 1, at 10 a.m. in the basement of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. The fundraiser's name recalls the days when cake walks were regularly held at the former Ursuline Academy. More...

Trout Lake Lutheran Church Becomes Member of Missouri Synod

The Trout Lake Lutheran Church is now a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. A reception into member service was held January 11 during worship services. More...

Les Cheneaux Snowsfest Schedule Is Announced

"Wild, Wild West" is the theme of the 2009 Les Cheneaux Snowsfest, and all Eastern Upper Peninsula residents are invited to attend the three days of activities to be held Presidents Day weekend, February 13 through 15. More...

Benefit Planned for Leach Family

A benefit luncheon is planned for the family of Joe Leach Sunday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickford school cafeteria. Prizes and raffles will be available. Mr. Leach passed away January 4. More...

More Winterfest Winners Announced

Winners of the Mackinaw City winterfest frozen fish toss, frozen chicken bowling, and push broom hockey Saturday, January 18, have been announced. More...

Doepker Snags 23-in.Walleye

Keith Doepker of Moran caught this walleye using minnows on Brevort Lake Saturday, January 17. The fish weighed 5 pounds and measured 23 inches in length. (Photograph by Mike Tavery) More...

Edison Sault Donates To Rudyard Pool Fund

Bob Malaski, assistant vice president of finance for Edison Sault Electric Company, presents a $2,500 check to the Rudyard Pool Renovation Project Co-chairs Jamie Curtis (left) and Alicia Lawlor. More...

Engaged

Sanborn, Piggott

Al and Karen Sanborn of Moran announce the engagement of their son, Benjamin, to Jessica Piggott, both of Wyoming, Michigan. Miss Piggott is the daughter of Rita Gilman of Pellston. More...

State Retirees Will Meet February 2

Upper Peninsula Chapter 16 of the State Employee Retirees Association will meet Monday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of the State Office Building in Escanaba. All members and their guests may attend. More...

Learn To Fly Informational Meeting Is February 2

Anyone interested in learning to fly or starting a local flying club may attend an informational meeting Monday, February 2, at 7 p.m. at the Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace. "I think that people would enjoy a flying club here in St. More...

Pickford Pajama Party Is January 31

A Pickford Pajama Party for children will be Saturday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the lower level of the Pickford Township Hall. It is free of charge. Activities are geared toward children ages 18 months to 5 years of age. More...

Book Sale To Aid Hospital Auxiliary

The Mackinac Straits Hospital Auxiliary will host a book fair Thursday, February 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, February 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the board room at the hospital's Long Term Care unit in St. Ignace. More...