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Camp supportingbipartisanship, fundamental

tax reform while on debtcommittee

By Nico RubelloPioneer Staff Writer

IG RAPIDS Coming to a consensus onundamental tax reform may be a difficulttask to accomplish by Thanksgiving, but U.S.Rep. Dave Camp believes he and the other 11

embers of the bipartisan super committeean set the stage for that to happen.ogether, six Republicans and six Democratsrom both the House and Senate must reachn agreement by Nov. 23 on how to cut the

ederal deficit by at least $1.2 trillion throughpending cuts, new revenue or a combinationf the two.amp, R-Midland, recognized that theppointment to the super committee byouse Speaker John Boehner comes with

remendous responsibility.f the joint committee cant agree, or if theirgreement is voted down in either chamber oretoed by President Barack Obama, the samemount of cuts will be implemented across theoard, with half coming from defense.o avoid this, finding common ground betweenhe two parties will be crucial.The Budget Control Act that created thisommittee was a big bipartisan vote, so I thinkheres a sense that we need to try a differentodel, said Camp, chair of the House Waysnd Means Committee.e begins his search for common idealsy looking for bipartisan threads in priorgreements, like Simpson-Bowles.s a two-decade veteran of the U.S. House,amp said he is familiar with not only the

epublicans on the committee, but theemocrats as well. For instance, heslready worked with Rep. Chris Van Hollen,-Maryland, when he was a House andays and Means Committee member. Also,emocratic Rep. Xavier Becerra, of California,

s a current Ways and Means member.n the GOP side, hes worked with U.S. Sen.ob Portman, of Ohio, a former Ways andeans member; Rep. Fred Upton, a fellowichigan House Republican who Camp calls

a good friend; and Sen. Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Ive worked with a number of people on thisommission, and I hope thats going to beelpful going forward, he said.ill Ballenger, of Inside Michigan Politics,elieves Camps Ways and Means experienceould make him one of, if not the, leading

ommittee experts on tax policy. If theresny way Republicans will agree to revenuenhancements, like closing tax loopholes andnding deductions and credits, Camp certainlyill play a role in making that happen.amp proposes lowering the statutory rate inrevenue neutral way and then closing off

ax loopholes for individuals and businesses.n March, he proposed lowering the top taxate from 35 percent to an 80-year low of 25ercent.he congressman believes the United Stateseeds a simpler, fairer tax code, whiche says will spur business investment and,onsequently, job growth.ax reform doesnt equate simply to tax

reductions, said Camp on Wednesday whilemaking a stop in Big Rapids.

Its not about cutting taxes; its about reforminghe tax code to make it less complex, morein line with what the world is doing becausewere competing with them (and) simpler forbusinesses and individuals, he said.Camp has witnessed companies leaving theU.S. for countries that can promise them a settax rate, he said.We want those companies located here. Icant tell them what their taxes are going tobe in 20 months because we have so muchof our tax code expires, then its put in placeretroactively. Then it expires again, headded. How can you structure that kind ofinvestment that we need in the U.S. with thatuncertainty?Hed also like to see the United Stateswitch from a worldwide system of taxationto a territorial system. This would meanncouraging companies to bring profits madeverseas back to the U.S. to invest.If you get the investment, you get the jobs

here, he said.As of right now, Camp said hes not ruling outanything including tax increases but thereare some points hes firm on.We have to get on a path where our long-term

obligations and our short-term obligations aresustainable, he added.... Its much easier to just spend. Its goingto be hard to step back from that and reducespending, and thats our primary focus. Ifwe can grow our economy, that helps usaddress the debt and deficit, but its got to bedone in connection with significant spendingreductions.

2011 Tuba Bach ChamberMusic Festival starts next

month

By Kyle LeppekPioneer Staff Writers

BIG RAPIDS For six weeks the Big Rapids

High School auditorium will become thehome to international musicians, a renownedfamily band and an audio/visual collaborativeperformance. Edward Mallett is gearing upto host his sixth annual Tuba Bach ChamberMusic Festival, beginning next month.Each year, Mallett, the founder and artisticdirector of the festival, brings in a wide varietyof musical acts to perform free concerts inthe Big Rapids area. This year the festivalcontinues its tradition of attracting talentedmusicians, offering new talent as well as oldfavorites performing in new ways.Five (of the) weeks all have people that arereturning, but no one is doing the same thingthey have done before, Mallett said. Thereare new people every week but there are alsoveterans. This year we are getting a lot of

familiar faces, but in new settings.In order to keep the festival which costsabout $50,000 annually free to the public,Mallett uses grants and donations to cover thecosts. New this year, Mallett hosted the TubaBash fundraiser in June, which raised about$14,000 for the festival, he said. The eventcollected money through ticket sales, live andsilent auctions and other raffles.

Although the festival has raised most of thefunds needed, Mallett said he is still acceptingdonations from individuals and businesses toreach the final amount.In addition to weekly concerts, Mallett tries tobring artists into the community.I try to have a couple community events wherepeople can come in, outside of the concerts,(to) meet the artists and work with them. We

try to get into as many schools as we can,Mallett said. The Sunday concerts are kind ofthe main event, but I try as much as I can tohave additional things whether its in schoolsor the community.The 2011 Tuba Bach Chamber Music FestivalSchedule:n Sept. 11 Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burkeand Alvin Waddles with join Edward Mallettin a program of spirituals and gospel musicto commemorate the 10th anniversary ofthe Sept. 11 attacks. The Big Rapids HighSchool choir and community choir will join theperformance.n Sept. 18 As in pervious years, the TubaBach Quartet will perform and be joined bythe Big Rapids High School choir. The quartetof Charles Guy, Philip Sinder, DemondraeThurman and Edward Mallett will performmusic in several genres.n Sept. 25 The McLain Family Band, one ofthe all-time premiere family bluegrass bands,will perform together as one of their only showsthis year. The family has traveled to more than70 countries as U.S. State Department musicalambassadors and played at some of the mostprestigious performance halls in the country.n Oct. 2 Edward Mallett will perform with

Animusic, a digital audio and visual performancecreated by Wayne Lytle. Animusic has beenfeatured on PBS and combines electronicmusical arrangements with correspondinganimation and visual effects. Mallett will duetwith the piece incorporating live music andnew sounds.n Oct. 9 Venezuelan flutist Marco Granadoswill perform traditional Venezuelan music with

Un Mundo Ensemble. Combining fast melodiesand complex rhythms with African, Europeanand native cultures, the traditional music will

bring its passion and energy to Big Rapids.n Oct. 16 The all-female jazz ensembleStraight Ahead will conclude the 2011 TubaBach festival and help kick off the PaintBig Rapids Pink breast health awareness

initiative. The Grammy-nominated Detroitwomen will join Edward Mallett in an dynamic jazz performance.

Tips to Start the School Yearon the Right Track

(NewsUSA) - Back-to-school mayhempresents a number of challenges for parents.Each morning there are breakfasts to make,lunches to pack and extracurricular schedulesto track -- all while trying to get to work ontime. So, how do you navigate the morningchaos and hold onto your sanity? With thesehelpful tips, you can make your back-to-schoolmornings easier:

1. Stick to a strict bedtime schedule. According

to the Mayo Clinic, school-age children need10-11 hours of sleep each night. Making surekids are well rested will help avoid oversleepingand wasted time getting them out of bed eachmorning.

2. Get prepared the night before. Pack allschool bags as soon as homework is finished,and lay out school outfits prior to bedtime forthe next day.This shortens the list of morningchores and adds a few extra minutes of rest.

Also, dont wait until early morning to pack arushed lunch with little nutrition value. Preparingthe night beforehand enables parents to packfood with nutrients and vitamins, not justpotato chips and snack packs. For even betterefficiency, plan lunches a week ahead.

3. Find a quick and balanced breakfast option.Not many parents have time for eggs andpancakes each morning, but there are quick,quality alternatives. Stock up on cereals thatkidswill enjoy and are high in fiber, folic acid,iron, and vitamin C. Try Malt-O-Meal for familyfavorite varieties packed with whole grains. Asan added bonus, Malt-O-Meal is available inresealable bags, which reduces the amountof packaging consumers have to dispose of orrecycle by 75 percent. (BagTheBox.com)

4. Make a weekly calendar of activities.Organize each family members schedule tomake sure kids are where they need to beat the correct times. Between extracurricularactivities, like sports, clubs, study groups, jobsand friends, it can be a challenge to establishany sort of routine. Set up car pools in casesome events overlap. Input alerts in yourphone, and set an alarm for each to avoidtemporary mental lapses.

Blinded Veterans FindStrength Through Wounded

Warrior Program

(NewsUSA) - A lethal roadside bomb woundedMaster Sergeant Jeffrey Mittman on July 7,2005, in Baghdad, Iraq. Though within 30minutes of the attack Mittman was airlifted to ahospital in Baghdad, he sustained permanentbodily damage. When he awoke one monthlater at Walter Reed Army Medical Center inWashington, D.C., he was blinded in his lefteye, his right arm was badly damaged, and he

had lost his nose, lips, and most of his teeth.

After the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001,tales like Mittmans have become increasinglymore common. The wars in Afghanistan andIraq created more injuries resulting in blindnessthan any conflict since the Civil War. Advancedmedical technologies have enabled moreservice personnel to survive serious injuries,which in prior wars would have resulted infatalities.

Back at home, Mittman faced many roadblocksto rehabilitation. Today, as it was back then, 70percent of working-age people who are blindcannot find jobs.

Mittman chose to become involved in a training

program with National Industries for the Blind(NIB) through the Warrior in Transition Program;in this role he supports a critical mission ofemployment for people with disabilities. He

recently received the prestigious Oz Dayaward, presented to a federal employee omember of the military who demonstratesexceptional service in promoting employmenopportunities for people who are blind o

severely disabled.

I decided long ago -- I can either own [mexperiences] and learn from these experiencesor I can let them own me. I chose the former,said Mittman. I am humbled and proud treceive this honor, and I am eager to continueto be an example to our wounded warriorsand other individuals with disabilities, showinthem what is possible.

Through the Wounded Warrior Program at NIB,wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistaconflicts can become informed about training,

job placement and career opportunities withiNIB and 90 associated nonprofit agenciesacross the country. NIBs mission is tenhance the opportunities for economic anpersonal independence of persons who arblind, primarily through creating, sustaining,and improving employment.

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A Mothers Gift of Hope toHer Diabetic Son

(NewsUSA) - When Brenda Novaks 5-yearold son, Thad, was diagnosed with type 1diabetes, I was heartbroken, she says.Weve become numb to diabetes, but when ithappens to someone you love you realize hodangerous it truly is.

In the last decade, the cases of people livin

with diabetes jumped more than 40 percent -almost 26 million Americans. Today, diabetestakes more lives than AIDS and breast cancecombined -- claiming the life of one Americaevery three minutes.

Determined to take a stand against thdevastating disease, Novak, a bestsellinromantic suspense novelist, founded aannual Online Auction for Diabetes Researcto raise money for a cure. In honor ofmothers enduring

love for her son, the month-long auction isheld each May at www.BrendaNovak.coto coincide with Mothers Day. Last year, thauction brought in $303,000 toward diabetesresearch, bringing their six-year total to ove$1 million.

The event -- going on its 7th year -- benefits thDiabetes Research Institute (DRI), the leadincenter that shares Novaks commitment tfinding a cure for diabetes. The DRI hasmade significant progress toward a cure foall children and adults, pioneering cell-basetherapies and other emerging technologiesto restore insulin production for patients witdiabetes.

We need to dedicate time and attention tthis problem on a massive scale, says Novak.

After touring the DRI, shes steadfast in hebelief that the Institute is the best place for thproceeds. Going to the DRI enabled me tassure my son that we will see a cure somday -- and made me confident that it will b

some day soon.

Auction participants can show their support foa diabetes cure and score a perfect MothersDay gift. Among the most popular items ithis years auction: jewelry, eReaders, iPads,autographed novels and Coach purses anwallets. If youre looking to splurge, higher-enitems run the gamut from an African safari another trips and hotel stays to an $8,500 rinsimilar to the one Prince William gave KatMiddleton.

Literary buffs will enjoy bidding on lunches witfamous authors Diana Gabaldon and StevBerry, or a stay at Nora Roberts romantic inn.

I always hoped wed be able to be successful,

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Delivering Wind Power toProduce Water

(NewsUSA) - Open a faucet, and fresh waterwill quench thirst. Turn a handle, and a showerwill invigorate a person. But what if the tap was

dry, and bringing water home were your job?

lmost one billion people around the world livethis way. One in eight people does not haveimmediate access to clean water, or bluegold, and lugging it home for miles often isthe only option.

Within the next 10-20 years, worldwidedemand for fresh water could outstrip supplyby 20 percent. It soon could cost more thanoil.

Growing up in Greenwald, Minnesota, DanielOhmann was acquainted with pumping water.Windmills were found on most farms. Hisfather installed many windmills to pump waterbefore electricity reached the area.

Years later, as a Maryknoll priest in Tanzania,

Father Ohmann thought about the windmillsas women carried five-gallon water buckets ontheir heads six miles from a river. Drought iscommon in Africa. Villagers often can be seenscooping murky water from makeshift wells inscorched riverbeds.

You dont need to be here long to see thatwater is the number-one need in this part of

frica, said Father Ohmann. The MaryknollFathers and Brothers is the overseas missionsociety of the U.S. Catholic Church foundedduring 1911.

When Minnesota farmers converted toelectricity, many donated their windmills toFather Ohmann. Others were purchasedfrom Nebraska, Australia and South Africato support Tanzanias initiative to ensure allhomes had access to water. Government

inefficiencies, though, eventually closed thewindmills for 15 years.

Father Ohmann was committed to get thempumping again, and more were installed.Twenty windmills now provide water to 18villages. Each fills a 2,000-gallon tank, andwater can be used to irrigate gardens and

orchards. A fully installed system today costsabout $20,000.

People enjoy better health in the villagesserved by clean water, said Father Ohmann.Diarrhea and cholera, once common, are nowrare.

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This Season, Dont Let Pump Prices Put aDamper on Your Holiday Fun

By Trisha Hessinger For NewsUSA

(NewsUSA) - Its easy to get caught up in theholiday hubbub when youre running aroundlooking for the perfect gift. While the holidayscan be expensive, there are ways to save.Firestone Complete Auto Care offers thefollowing tips to help you save money at thegas pump so you can focus on your holidaycelebrations.

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Vehicles use less fuel the slower theytravel. While staying within the speed limits,try dropping your highway speed by 10 mph tosee big savings at the pump.

Calm down. According to the U.S.Department of Energy, aggressive driving canlower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the

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Buy the right fuel. Look in your vehiclesowners manual for the correct octane level foryour vehicles engine. Odds are that it will beregular unleaded, since fewer than 5 percent

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Extra weight in your vehicle makes it workharder, hence less fuel mileage. According tothe U.S. Department of Energy, an extra 100pounds in the car can reduce a vehicles fueleconomy by up to 2 percent. If you have atrunk full of junk, empty it out for better fueleconomy.

The holiday season can stretch your walletpretty thin. By following just a few smallsteps, youll have more to spend on holidayfestivities.

How Do You Define

Natural?(NewsUSA) - Its safe to say neither catsnor dogs give one whisker about whetherthe products they use are eco-friendly. Yetmore pet owners do -- and the pet industry isresponding.

The exploding popularity of sustainable livinghas manifested itself in an increasing numberof products being marketed as eco-friendlyoptions for earth-conscious owners of alltypes of pets. Walk down the aisle of yourlocal grocery store, and youll see countlessbags and boxes whose now-leafy labels boastgreen, natural, or organic claims.

However, the definition of green remains thesubject of much debate. Look no further thencat litter for an example of how the natural

line is blurred: Clay -- the main ingredient ia large majority of litters -- is often touted abeing natural, but it requires strip-mininand can contain silica dust that carries thpotential of damaging the lungs of people andpets. In fact, most cat litters are made out ominerals that can technically be described anatural, but that doesnt necessarily mea

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EVENTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or

organization to be certain of meetings, outings and

classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please

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

information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call

231)679-0489 For More Information.

INTER CLOTHING COLLECTION: In an effort

to collect warm winter clothing for our youngwters,

local businesses will be collection new or gently used

coats, hats, gloves, shoes, and boots. New socks will be

welcome as well. Donated items will be collected from

September 6 through October 21. You may drop donated

items off at Baldwin Outlet, Jones Homemade Ice Cream,and the Lake County Star. Please help us meet this

community need. Thank you for your generosity.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.

Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and

dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally

ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area and

the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services

such as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient

outings, errand running, child care, and clerical services.

Volunteer classes are available to fit each persons

schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at

231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12

.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdSaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

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

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY

DINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m.

at the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners

United Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation

are required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave

your name, contact phone number and number of people

attending. Intersection Church takes place folling the

dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

THE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held every

Saturday from 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. For

information call Brian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go to

www.leroyfarmersmarket.com.

EVERGREEN COVENANT WOMEN will hold a

craft and bake sale on Saturday, August 27 from 9a.m.

o 2p.m. At Hollister Senior Citizen Center on 1505

ichigan Ave. (M37) in Baldwin. All proceeds go to

ommunity charities.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

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

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 of

very month.

EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their

ancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month

ntil further notice.

A 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, 7p.m.

129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff

Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday of

every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St.

Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.

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

Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.

(third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,

7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-

5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

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

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

6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening

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, CrossroadsRadiation 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 mor 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 Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at




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

~SEPTEMBER 6

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held on Tuesday, September 6 at the Evart United

Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m.

To 5:45 p.m.

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.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER

2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second

Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church

in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m.

The Program Schedule is as follows:

~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency

Management

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

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

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

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 Methodist 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, call Ruth at

(231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at


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 East

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. at

Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be

meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart

every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community

building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is

welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for the

Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at

noon. For mor information on carving call 734-5125 or

734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations call

734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening

at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-in

at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets

every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of every

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MUSIC AT THE DEPOT will be the 2nd and 4th

Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. We-B-

Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).

~SEPTEMBER 8

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be

held on Thursday, September 8 at the Trinity Lutheran

Church, 19778 US-10, Reed City from 12 p.m. To 5:45

p.m.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday of

every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more

information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the


PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.

Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart.

For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post

#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Earlybirds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.






6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last

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

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

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 3The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the privateupstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in BigRapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)

796-5333 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 CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4Alcoholics 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 more information 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 remodeledroom at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening ofdancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of BestEntertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m.at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th gradeinvited. Join the group for a free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.The Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club pancake breakfast is from 8 to 11a.m.; menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage,biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults and $3for children under age 12. Children under age 4 eat free. The Mecosta

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MONDAY, SEPT. 5Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior 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, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. atCommunity Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is asupport group with a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia ormental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B.at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids.For more information, 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 CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.

Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetingscover a nonconsecutive 13-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) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet roomat Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. Formore information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City.This is a group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershopsongs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot offun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head GolfCourse.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 more information 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 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 moreinformation.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. Forquestions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase TownshipHall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri CatholicChurch in Reed City. 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, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questionsasked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event.For more information, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; itis a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.Victorious Living meets from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It is a mental healthsupport group. For more information, call Ronald at (231) 796-1019 ore-mail Dee at [email protected]. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at MecostaCounty Medical Centers Conference room No. 1. For more information,call (231) 796-3729.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations areaccepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 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 CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 RapidsCommunity Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for research from 5 to 7p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids through September then willbe closed on Wednesday, except for appointment for the winter untilnext spring. Come in and get tips for the fall and winter months andget working on your tree. We will continue year round on the secondSaturday of the month with the exception of Nov. 5, when we will haveout 3rd annual Veterans Tribute. Check us out! Call Maureen at (231)250-5555 if you have questions.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the

basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 MarionAve., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing variousdharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-relatedvideos. The group is under the direction of Michael and MargaretErlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditationand dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4to 7 will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,

per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the EvartTownship Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested inquilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly onpersonal or community quilts and frequently donates to people ororganizations in need. For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information 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, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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, thethird room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the

corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, callEric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.MOMSnext, for mothers of school-aged children, will have its firstmeeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids.The group meets every second and fourth Thursday from Septemberthrough May.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Paris Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Township Hallparking lot. Vendors who live in Green Township will be charged $5 tosell their produce and other items, and non-township residents will becharged $10. Proceeds from the market will go toward the townshipsparks budget. For more information, call Gary Todd at (231) 796-6012.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m in the basement of theMecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information

call (231) 796-0966.Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAVbuilding, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs general membershipmeetings are at 7 p.m., from March through October, at 15422 OldMillpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need a tractor!Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for thefirst year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or [email protected].

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Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., 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 CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knittersof all levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knittingtechniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 and ask for Rudy.Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for research form 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle! Weare looking for photos of buildings, school photos or any family historyto add to our growing collections. There will be a book sale from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. inside and outside. Have you gotten your Pioneer certificateyet? Call Maureen at (231) 250-5555 if you have anything to donate orwe can copy and you keep the originals.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more

information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 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 CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633

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