Hello, everyone. Autumn weather paid us a visit this week. It’s hard to believe it's September already. The summer flew by too quickly, but hopefully we'll have an Indian summer.

Newberry Oktoberfest will be Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4. Live music, dancing, logging competition, food, drinks, and more are planned. Dance admission for a three-day button is $25 or $10 a day. Lunch will be included Sunday. Children age 13 and younger will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information on the event locations, call the Newberry Chamber of Commerce at (906) 293-5562 or (800) 831-7292.

Thursday, October 8, starting at 6 p.m. it's "Dig Pink!” at the Engadine High School. The charity volleyball game between the Engadine Eagles girls and Newberry Indians girls will benefit breast cancer research. This event is sponsored by Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Naubinway Family Health Clinic- Mackinac Straits Health Care System.

Homecoming queen and king at Engadine High School are Elisa Hobbs and Phillip Hood. (Photograph by Dani Rutledge) The Engadine Naubinway Fire Department Auxiliary will have a pig roast Saturday, October 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Engadine Veterans Hall in Engadine. There will be a silent auction, raffles, 50/50 drawings, and dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new Jaws of Life for the Garfield Township Fire Department. Cost is by donations, and a cash bar will be available.

The Gould City Eagles will celebrate the fifth anniversary of their Aerie 4483, Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Food, music, 50/50 raffles, and more is planned. Dishes to pass will be appreciated. For more information, or if you would like to help, call me at (906) 477-6959.

Happy birthday to Carole Keller September 1, Jeannie Paquin Donovan September 2, Charlie Vallier, Laurie Wyse, and Tracy Germain September 3, Whitney Frazier, Vince Leveille, and Dylan Shoemaker September 5, Lester Livermore III and Tammy Trammell September 6, William Haapala and Mandy Fuller September 7, and Darcy Bigelow September 8.

Happy anniversary to Doug and Tonda Frazier September 1, Don and Annette Clark September 3, Terry and Susie Davis September 5, Louie and Krystal Oberle and Jim and Amy Zdebski September 7, and Charlie and Sheila Fosdick September 8.

Until next time, take care.