At the most recent Arenac County Veterans Affairs Coffee and Donuts monthly gathering, the committee gave Certificates of Appreciation to departing committee members in acknowledgment of their contributions to the committee.
The VFW and post #3724 will host its 52st Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 26 in Standish and is inviting the community to participate. “Liberty Sweet Liberty” is the theme of this year’s parade, held the last Saturday in April.
Editors note: The following is a tribute to James Whitson, resident Santa Claus for Standish, and an active community member who passed away unexpectedly Feb. 24.
The Standish community is mourning the loss of long-time resident, Jim Whitson, who passed away last week. Whitson served as Standish’s resident Santa Claus for many years. He was an active community member and local business owner. He passed away Feb. 24.
The Au Gres PTO is hosting a Snow Ball on Friday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. All kindergarten through fifth grade families are invited to attend. The ball will be held in the AGS Elementary Gym and it is free to attend.
The Arenac County Funds Committee has announced the results of its 14th Annual Trivia Challenge. Event Chairman Ronda Switek reported the fundraiser netted $9,921, which is earmarked for the ACF Scholarship Fund held at the Bay Area Community Foundation.
Back by popular demand, LA Compagnie will perform for the Second Sunday’s season finale concert this Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at the Northeast Art Center, located at 3233 Grove Street Road in Standish.
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9, when clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. This change is expected to bring longer daylight hours in the evening.
On Feb. 27, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish heard a presentation by Fay Reid and Laurie Keel about the Dog Scouts of America, DSA, a national 401(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1996.
The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, which will provide $50,000 in grant funding for three projects to help small communities in Michigan grow and thrive. Communities with up to 10,000 residents can submit proposals through March 28.