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MONDAY,January16,2012TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 3

CROSSROADS APPROVES PART OF

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CURRICULUMCCA looks to hire full-time computer technician

coordinator, purchase more property

By Lauren FitchPioneer Staff Writer

BIG RAPIDS After its second public hearing on anew reproductive health curriculum, the CrossroadsCharter Academy Board of Education approvedon Thursday reproductive health text materials forseventh through 12th grade students.

The board also approved a survey to accompanythe reproductive health curriculum and acceptedthe definition of sexual activity as proposed by theReproductive Health Advisory Board.

Crossroads already has a health curriculumnd will use the same textbooks for middle schoolnd high school students that have been used for

he past couple years. After the advisory boardsapproval, teachers now will teach the chapters onreproductive health; approval for the chapter on

exually Transmitted Infections is pending.STIs are mentioned in other parts of the book

and we didnt realize there was a whole chapter onit, said Lynn Gullekson, superintendent. Its not somuch that there are any concerns, ... (the chapter)ust has to be reviewed by the advisory committee.

The Reproductive Health Advisory Board willcontinue to meet to discuss how to teach elementarystudents about HIV and AIDS, as required byMichigan law.

In other business, the board approved posting aposition for a full-time computer technician coordinator

to accommodate the districts increased installationof technology in its classrooms. Grand Valley StateUniversity, the charter schools authorizing body,recently donated 15 LCD projectors, which completesthe schools goal to have one in every classroom.

(A full-time computer technician coordinator) willallow us to make the best use of all of our technologythat we have been able to implement, Gulleksonsaid. In the last few years, we have increased laptoplabs, computers, LCD projectors and smart boards.We have a lot of cool things going on in the area oftechnology, and that takes a person to manage thatand make sure its working properly.

Also, Crossroads will accept bids for a newemployee management company. WoodbridgeManagement and Education Services currently hires

all the districts employees. Crossroads is seekingother bids to comply with Gov. Rick Snyders bestpractice guidelines, which require districts to acceptcompetitive bids on at least one contract over $50,000as part of the stipulations to receive a $100 per pupilincentive.

This is our only contract over that amount, saidboard treasurer Laura Vallette.

The board also authorized Gullekson to proceedon the purchase of new property for the school; ithopes to have the sale completed by Februarysboard meeting.

Crossroads finalized the purchase of propertyacross from the elementary school at its last regularboard meeting.

Other business included:n Vallette and Jimmie Rodgers were re-nominatedfor another three-year term on the board;

n High school principal Ross Meads shared withGullekson a certificate of appreciation from the U.S.Department of State for Crossroads participation inthe youth exchange program; and

n Board members were thanked for their serviceas part of School Board Appreciation month.

To see video from the Crossroads board meeting,visit www.bigrapidsnews.com. The board will meetgain at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9.

DONT TREAD LIGHTLY ON WINTER

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(NewsUSA) - With winter upon us, tire safety incold weather is something every car owner should

be familiar with. Most drivers concentrate on tiresafety in hot weather to avoid blowouts, but the sameprecautions should be exercised in the winter. One ofthe most effective ways to be safe on the road is touse a winter tire specially designed for cold weather.

Common all-season tires contain a tread compoundthat gradually hardens when temperatures dip below45 degrees, resulting in a decrease in traction. Thesetires also tend to collect winter road debris, like snowand ice, which can impact a vehicles performanceon wintry roads.

Mark Ballard, spokesman for Discount TireCompany, Americas largest independent tire andwheel retailer, advises motorists to replace all fourtires with winter tires if they can expect to encountersnow and ice during the winter months. Its best touse winter tires, especially if you live in an area withextreme weather conditions where temperatures

are below 45 degrees on a consistent basis, heexplains. Relying on an all-season tire to do thework of a winter tire can be dangerous to you andother motorists.

In recent years, the Rubber ManufacturersAssociation (www.rma.org) developed new standardsfor winter traction, which led to technologicaladvancements in the manufacture of winter tires. Forexample, a newer tread compound featuring a highersillica content retains tire flexibility even in freezingtemperatures, allowing the tread to maintain its gripwith the highway.

Also, tread block design has been greatly improvedwith the addition of thousands of sipes, small cuts

in the tread block that provide extra biting edges formore traction.

Every aspect of todays winter tire has beenengineered to provide better traction and greaterability to quickly expel water, slush and snow, providea quieter ride and allow for longer tread life, saysBallard.

Winter tires tend to be slightly more expensivethan all-season ones. But like all tires, winter tiresperform optimally when properly inflated. Rememberthat a significant drop in temperature can lower airpressure. Typically, a 10-degree drop will cause tiresto lose a pound of pressure.

To learn more about winter tire safety, visit www.tires.com.

DIGITAL REVOLUTION YIELDS NEW

OPPORTUNITY FOR FILMS

(NewsUSA) - Digital distribution revolutionized themusic industry to such an extent that its still reelingfrom the transformative power of mass downloading.As the music industry adjusts to the rocking changesof the digital wave, the film industry is going throughits own set of uncharted waters.

Though not without hiccups, digital distribution met

widespread success in the music industry. The digitalrevolution, however, has now shifted focus to the filmindustry with the dawn of Netflix, digital streamingand video-on-demand.

Theres never been a better time to be in the movieindustry, says Peter Hoffman, CEO of Seven ArtsPictures. Large studios are relying on big-budgetpictures like 3D titles, but that opens up space forindependent studios to work on small-budget filmsand capitalize on digital distribution.

Seven Arts embraced the opportunity afforded bydigital distribution and staged a digital release fortheir most recent comedy, The Pool Boys. A digitalrelease via on-demand took place just days after

the theatrical release. Seven Arts recognized theprofitability of electronic delivery and the home-videomarket.

According to the annual Global Entertainment andMedia Outlook report, North America expected to$12.2 billion in box office revenue but $27.9 billion inhome-video profits in 2011.

The home-video market is growing in significanceas Blu-ray discs become increasingly popular, tickeprices continue to rise and electronic movie delivertransforms distribution. The Entertainment andMedia Outlook estimates an 13.8 percent annualprofit growth for electronic delivery.

Were seeing significant market opportunity dueto the cutback by major studios on producing small-budget films and the proliferation of digital distributionalternatives, says Hoffman.

Digital distribution made CDs practically obsolete,yet a new world of music was born with iTunes,

Pandora and Spotify. Who knows what changes thedigital revolution shall yield for the film industry? Fomore information on the changing movie industry, goto www.7artspictures.com.

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(NewsUSA) - In a social media powered society,instant gratification is something we have cometo expect. More of our daily routines are executedonline, be they personal or professional, so when oucomputer crashes so does our productivity.

In the not-so-distant past, PC problems, virus

removal and most other computer-related issues wereresolved by carting your PC or laptop into a servicecenter. This is not an easy burden to bear when timeis of the essence. With immediate response in highdemand, computer support companies have movedtheir services online, offering comprehensive techsupport without the hassle of waiting at in-storeservice lines.

With the ability to get news, updates and resultsonline in real-time, shouldnt you be able to accesscomputer troubleshooting online when an issuearises?

In an effort to harness the potential of remote access,some standout IT businesses are implementingremote services to create a better user experiencefor their clients. Geeks On Call, a trusted provider oon-site IT services nationwide, recently announcedthe launch of their Remote PC Repair Services.

If a persons computer suddenly crashes, slowsdown or gets a virus, Geeks On Call is there withcomprehensive technical support to see the issuesthrough to solution. Because the troubled computeis remotely accessed through the Internet, there isno need to wait for a technician to make a house call.However, if there is no Internet access to the computer,Geeks on Call still has an on-site assistance option-- in many cases, it can get a technician to you thesame day you call. And unlike other services, it can

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By taking advantage of remote computer repair withservices like those offered by Geeks On Call, userswill see real-time solutions for serious computingproblems. Remote Services are available 8 a.m.to midnight in the customers time zone at 1-800-905-GEEK (4335). For more information, visit www.geeksoncall.com.

SOCIAL CHANGE: A NEW YEARS

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(NewsUSA) - Political unrest, environmental

crises and economic challenges on a global scalepractically defined 2011. The Arab Spring oustedthree iron-fisted rulers, a deadly earthquake led to

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mass radiation exposure in Japan andccupy Wall Street emerged to be aistorical, internationally united protest.he year 2011 seized the idea of social

change and ran with it.

Will that momentum continuethroughout 2012? All signs point to yes,nd Walden Universitys recent Socialhange Impact Report confirms the

trend. The results indicate the importanceof social change and reveal that peopleare taking action now and will continueto do so in the future. The survey showsthat more than nine in 10 Americans (92percent) have taken action to engage inpositive social change in the past yearand that more than half of them arecommitted to engaging in future positivechange as individuals acting on theirown or in informal groups.

Around the world, people are thinking

globally and acting locally, notesJonathan Kaplan, president of WaldenUniversity. People have a strong beliefin their own power to effect positivesocial change and make a difference.

The Social Change Impact Reportalso states that nearly nine in 10 adultsin the U.S. (88 percent) believe the bestway to have an impact on the world is tomake change at the local level. At a timewhen many families and organizationsre vulnerable, and fewer resources are

available to support the socioeconomichallenges that exist, individuals nowore than ever have the opportunity to

make a difference in their communitiesand beyond.

Walden University offers five practicaltips to encourage citizens to participatein 2012.

1. Think about what kind of positivesocial change you want to effect.

2. Assess what specific skills orexpertise you can offer to help addressa particular need.

3. Connect your passion and skillswith your commitment to serve.

4. Research ways your workplacecan get involved in the community.

5. Use a resource that can matchyou with an organization that needsyour skills.

To see more details from the SocialChange Impact Report, visit WaldenU.edu/impactreport, and for volunteeropportunities, visit WaldenU.edu/servicenetwork.

HOW TO PREVENT VARICOSE

VEINS DURING PREGNANCY

(NewsUSA) - Cold winter monthsoften result in summertime births. July,

August and September are the mostcommon birthday months accordingto the 2010 National Vital StatisticsReports. Between 50 and 55 percent of

American women experience varicoseveins during pregnancy.

Its more than just a cosmetic issue,varicose veins can be painful and canlead to more serious health problems,

said Eva Rzucidlo, MD, chair of theSociety for Vascular Surgery WomensLeadership Committee.

The U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services Office on WomensHealth states that the following factorscontribute to varicose veins.

* Pregnancy: The growing uterus putspressure on the veins.

* Hormonal changes: During puberty,pregnancy and menopause.

* Medical history: Family memberswith varicose veins.

* Obesity: Extra weight adds pressureon the veins.

* Lack of movement: Sitting or standingfor long periods of time may force theveins to work harder to pump blood tothe heart.

* Increasing age: Veins may weakenwith age.

Lifestyle changes and medicaltreatments can often reduce varicoseveins. Suggestions to ease thediscomfort include:

* Sunscreen

* Regular exercise

* Proper weight

* Not crossing legs when sitting folong periods of time

* Elevating legs when resting

* Not sitting or standing for long periodsof time

* Wearing elastic support stockings

* Avoiding high-heel shoes for longperiods of time

* Eating a low-salt, high-fiber diet.

The first line of management fo

varicose vein treatment is medicalmanagement with compressionstockings worn daily, said Rzucidlo.Another option is sclerotherapy, thesealing off of the veins -- mainly donefor spider veins. Radiofrequency andlaser treatments are also options whichare minimally invasive proceduresoften performed in a doctors office. Fovery large varicose veins, a surgicalprocedure known as vein stripping isavailable.

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LOCATION: 5983 S. Warner (Sale Center), Fremont, MI 49412DIRECTIONS: Main Street in Fremont, East to blinker light (by high school),

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Watch the website for updates and added pictures as we unpackFURNITURE: Baldwin Monarch Player Piano, Corner Entertainment Center, Dining RoomTable w/ Leaf and 4 Chairs, Beveled Glass Framed Mirror, Book Shelf, Dressers, Lamps,Buffet and Detachable Hutch, Safe , Dining Table, Chairs, 6 Stacking Chairs, Wooden StorageBench, Striped Sofa, Patio Furniture, Large Floor Speaker, Waterfall 4 Drawer Chest, YouthDesk, Wicker Childs Rocker, Wicker Settee, Oak Pedestal Table w/ leaf, Apt Size Fridge, 4Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers, 2 Singer Sewing Machines, Lighted Buffet, Steamer Trunk,Recliner Rocker, and MORE!

COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: Framed Pictures (Africa, Elephants), Many Figurines, Trays,Faces made from Sea Coral, Victorian Figurines (Madam Pompadour, Louis XV), SeveralRecords 33s, 8 Track Sets, Jewelry Tools, Hand Painted Plates, Large amount of CostumeJewelry, Pool Table Hanging Lamp, Box of Tiles, Printer/Copier/Scanner, Ab Rocker (NIB),Crate of Albums, Africa Vase ( Hutschenreuther Gelb Lion LHS), Geisha Figurines, CrystalStemware, Several Japanese Cups and Tea Cups, Many Great Books, Oriental Vase, Laven-

der Wine Glasses, Green Glass, Set of Dishes England (Wedgewood), Stained Glass Lamp,Linens, Japanese Figurines (numbered), Studio Nova Platter, Slide Viewer, Milk Glass, Deep Fryer,Coca Cola Signs, Labatt Blue, Bud Light, Borax, Miller High Life Beer Mirror (Black Bear Michi-gan), Molson Brewery Sign, Dutch Boy and Girl, Large Tackle Box and Lures , Turkey Fryer in box,15 Gal Western Crock, Dynaware Serving Dishes, Roasters, Marbles, Older Ma lt maker, Cast IronPans, Antique Pictures and Frames, Cardio Exerciser, Mini DVD Home Theater, Childrens BooksIncl. Dr Seuss and Groilers Life Lessons Book Series, and MORE!

GARAGE: Waterloo Sand Blaster, Harley Davidson by Roadmaster Bicycle, Craftsman Sled BasePulsator Lawn Sprinklers, 700 Solid State Tire Balancer, Mobile Air Tank, Quaker State Rack,Assorted Brake Pads, Battery Chargers, Portable Jump Starter, 300 PSI Air Hose on Reel, FloorCreeper, Tool Organizer, Tiki Torches, Welding Helmet, Double Barrel Shotgun, 4 Old Pistols, ShopVac, Several Ladders, Bench Saw, Fisherman Depth Finder (Antique w/ manual), Boxes of LumberConnectors including Top Mount Hangers, Skewed 45 Degree Hangers, 4 Sided Post Anchors,Biscuit Joiner, Dremel, Electric Drill, Cordless Drill, Hammers, Bench Drill Press, Gear Pullers,Draw Shaves, Pipe Clamps, Trunks, Underwater Camera, Hydraulic Jacks, Jumper Cables, Router

Bits Sets, Ice Auger, Canoe Paddles, Clamps, Trophy Beginners, Bow, Deer Decoy, Kenmore Fur-nace (2 years old), Post Hole Diggers, Many Handled Tools, Galvanized Igloo Cooler, MinnowBucket, Pop Up Shelter, Older Deer Mount, Air Rifles, Toys, Heaters, Deer Mount, Bear Head,Several Nice Fur Hides (Fox, Raccoon, Coyote, Badger, Bobcat, Skunk), and Much More!

TOYS: Many Hot Wheels Collectibles, Fast Food Toys, Disney Toys, Match Box, Comic Books,Poker Books, Beanie Babies, and More!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: 2 Rings all day. Nice Furniture pieces, Unusual collectibles, Somethinghere for all interest. Sales Tax applies to this sale. Full Lunch Service Available.

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AUCTIONEERS:

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SATURDAY, JAN. 14The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay shoots. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal or specialtours, contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food.All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club,13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Fridayor Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S.Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989)506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. inBig Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the

Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Formore information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. inBig Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnickiat (734) 626-9633 with questions.Come by the Mecosta County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to viewlots of historical information and learn how you can start your family tree this winterin your spare time. We also can make copies of your family tree, obits, funeralcards, old photos or anything from the Mecosta County area. We are located at 424N. Fourth Ave., next to Recycle!, in Big Rapids. Office is open by appointment bycalling Maureen at (231) 250-5555.Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.

SUNDAY, JAN. 15Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave.Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room at theGoodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, HoughtonLake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meetother singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music provided byBernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have anyquestions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group for familiesand friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner ofFirst and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a freemeal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 FullerAve. in Big Rapids.

MONDAY, JAN. 16Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior

Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community MentalHealth, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-stepprogram. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. Formore information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee isavailable at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact: (800) 367-6788.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United MethodistChurch, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive13-step program for getting through a divorce. New members are always welcome.Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838for more information.

Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big

Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at SchmidtysLounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, callSandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room atSchmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For moreinformation, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.Hearing clinic by Audibel Hearing is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Walk-ins welcome.Big Rapids Sports Boosters meets at 6 p.m. in the lecture hall room 115 at BigRapids High School. All are welcome; its a great program to get involved with tosupport some great athletics.Line dancing - beginners - is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a donation at the Chippewa Lake

Community Building, corner of 105th and 19 Mile Road in Chippewa Lake. ContactElma at (231) 867-3426.Victorious Living is a support group for mental health consumers. For moreinformation call Deanna at (231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronald

at (231) 796-1019.Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the Michigan Wood Carvers Association)meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners to master carvers welcome. Call Bob at (231)796-6448 or Bette at (231) 796-0334.

TUESDAY, JAN. 17Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S.Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, callPastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For

more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in ReedCity. For more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registrationrequired and no donation is sought at the event. For more information, call theparish office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Mecosta County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m.; located at 424 N. FourthAve. Contact Maureen Doyle Nelson for hours by appointment, (231) 250-5555.The Alliance on Mental Illness of Mecosta County meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at NewJourney Clubhouse, 405B South Third Ave., in Big Rapids; it is a support group for

the families of those suffering with severe mental illness. Contact (231) 796-3729for more information.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at theUnited Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of sistersin harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members.Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231)592-5328.Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the Michigan Wood Carvers Association)meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners to master carvers welcome. Call Bob at (231)796-6448 or Bette at (231) 796-0334.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids Community Library.

Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Steve at (231) 580-6452.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food.All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in BigRapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions andanswers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction ofMichael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience inmeditation and dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 FullerAve. in Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesday nights untilMay. It will be open the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We

are looking for donations of scrapbooks, photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat booksor anything that tells family histories t hat we can copy and return or preserve. We willbe working all winter to add more records and documents. If you would like to visitthe office, contact Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up an appointment.Shuffleboard league meets at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Evart. Players of all agesare invited to join the league. For more information, call Alan Benson at (231) 734-2701.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12 from4 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in BigRapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at(734) 626-9633 with questions.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart Township Hall.A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting or learning to quilt iswelcome. The group works jointly on personal or community quilts and frequentlydonates to people or organizations in need. F or more information, call Margie at(231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.Soup Supper is at 5 p.m. at Grant Center United Methodist Church. Donations areaccepted.Line dancing is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for beginners for free and 7 to 8 p.m. foradvanced for a donation at the Community Building at the Evart Fair Grounds inEvart. Contact Elma at (231) 867-3426 or Terri (231) 734-6477.

THURSDAY, JAN. 19Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at t he Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the third room onthe right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Streetand Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.MOISD Playgroup is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michigan Works! in Reed City. For

more information, call (231) 791-7069.Blood pressure checks by Ace Health Care at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Parkinsons Disease Support Group of Spectrum Health Gerber Memorialmeets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well Being, 1401W. Main St. in Fremont. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call JulieAllers at (231) 924-3195.Great Starts Mandated Reporting session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., features theDepartment of Human Services and the Michigan State Police at the MOISDResource Center, 15760 S. Bronson. Preregistration required at www.moisd.org,www.greatstartforkids.org/connect or call (231) 592-9605.

FRIDAY, JAN. 20Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels areencouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St.,Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50 cents all month. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club,13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Fridayor Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.

MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.

Big Rapids Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Eagles on 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. Dance the swing, fox trot, waltz and salsa to recorded music. Admissionis $10 per person or $5 for students with an ID. All dancers are welcome: singles,

couples age 18 and older. Soda, beer and wine is available.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay shoots. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Museum is closed for the season. For personal or specialtours, contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food.All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club,13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Fridayor Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S.

Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989)506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. inBig Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at theCanadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. Formore information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. inBig Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnickiat (734) 626-9633 with questions.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Fifth Annual Morley Stanwood Middle School PTO Scrapbooking Day from 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. at the Morley Stanwood High School; $30 entry fee includes two meals,snacks, drinks, prizes and a day full of fun with your friends! Scrapaloo from Cadillac

will be there for you to shop for all your scrapbooking needs! For more information,call Denise at 231-250-0060.

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lasses, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

r other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please

all (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct

nformation.

OMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

bused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for

buse.

EARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

RAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking

or caring and dedicated people with an interest in

erving terminally ill patients and their families in

he Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.

olunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,

atient transport/patient outings, errand running,

hild care, and clerical services. Volunteer classesre available to fit each persons schedule. Please call

aul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for

urther information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,

12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola

ve. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

OMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday

ight at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

he Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

o everyone. Reservation are required, please call

231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact

hone number and number of people attending.

ntersection Church takes place following the dinner

tarting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

ANUARY 21

HE OSCEOLA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

ill have a meeting on Saturday, January 21 at 10:30

.m. The location is 230 Todd Street, Reed City. All

egistered democrats are welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

reakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12

oon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-

10.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday

f every month.

EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving

their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each

month until further notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held

at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel

Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING,

p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,

all Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are

econd Monday of every month).

.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed

ity St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,

eeting 6p.m.

UCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.

odd Street.

EED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,

10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

UTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER

UPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of

ach month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol

add (231)734-5305.

VART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

onday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

ird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at

:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

EIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday

vening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-

10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts

at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support

Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.

2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m.

January-March-May-July-September-November.

Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499

220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested?

Inquire by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff

832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or

Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner of

Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group

meets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to

discuss natural health options and specific subjects,CO-OP information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly

topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing mothers.

Children welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact

Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions,

(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected].

(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and

Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday)

at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more

information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church

is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in

need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),

5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs

Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.

Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns

Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,

call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the

second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.

The group meets at the Community Mental Health

for Central Michigan in Osceola County located at

4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For more information

call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals

who provide caregiving services for individuals with

Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal

medical conditions. There is no charge to participate

and there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the

second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran

Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors

Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday

morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big

Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30

a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for

families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every

Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in

Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday

evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot.

Pink Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call

our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at

734-9733 for any information or questions you may

have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the

Intersection Free Store will host a Free Resources

Seminar for the greater Evart community. This

seminar will discuss the many different agencies,

organizations and churches that offer help for families

and individuals during these current tough economic

conditions. Please call ahead as seating is limited. All

are welcome. (231)734-2733

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP

will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church,519 Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m.

Snacks will be provided and the program will be on

Senior Exercise. For further information, please

call Joe Curtin at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at

(231)832-5108.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of

each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran

Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,

free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at

the club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story

Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must

remain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with

potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857

or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,

6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is

every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There

will be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each

month (excluding January through March), and the

public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for

a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts

at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR

HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday

of every month. Call the hotline for location of the

meeting and for information. (231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets

at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For

information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post

#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.

Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the

first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big

Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big

Rapids.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will

be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big

Rapids.

MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418

meetings are held the second Wednesday of every

month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut

Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noon with

a potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.

Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each

month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference

Room. For more information contact Dave, call

(231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.

meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodis

Church. For more information call

(231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.

meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart

corner of Third and Oak. For more information, cal

Joanne at (231)743-2232 or Terri at (231)920-3014.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m

at Evart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City

Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 Eas

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night

7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS wil

be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in

Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at th

community building. Anyone interested to learn wood

carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also the mea

site for the Commission on Aging and their Thursday

dinner is at noon. For more inform

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