Arenac animal control in need of items

As the holidays approach, Arenac County Animal Control is seeking some donations this year to help give shelter pets a better holiday season.Needed items include the following: Purina One dog and cat food, Purina One kitten food, canned kitten food, KMR for kittens, cat toys, Kongs, dog stuffies, enrichment items for dogs and cats, blankets, paper towels, Lysol wipes, 50-gallon garbage bags, white vinegar, slip leads, folders (for adoptions), Max and Neo Martingale, Max B Neo leashes, stainless steel bowls, dog and cat beds, flea and tick medication for dogs and cats, Capstar (dogs and cats), laundry detergent, and cat carriers.

ACF to host annual holiday auction

Arenac Community Funds will host its 21st Annual Holiday Auction, helping Arenac County communities, on Thursday, December 5, at The Four One’s Landing in Au Gres, 110 E.

VFW and auxiliary news

The next regular meeting of the Arenac County VFW Post 3724 and it’s Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, Nov.

November awakenings

Most mornings, while I’m tuned in to the news, I listen to StarDate, a national radio science feature produced by the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.

Out and About

The Arenac County Historical Society will host its annual Christmas Junque Sale on Friday, Nov.

Free Thanksgiving meals offered in Standish

MyMichigan Medical Center in Standish will be offering complimentary takeout meals for Thanksgiving Day to community members in need.The meals will include an entree, side dishes and dessert, and will be distributed for takeout on Thursday, Nov.