From the desk of Gary Roberts
On October 11 this fall, Kirtland began planning for the next five years, with a new strategic plan. The process is rather extensive but it will shape what direction the College will take over the next few years.
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The most wonderful time
All you could want in a holiday celebration was found at Christmas in Fairview Dec. 6. What if Jack Frost was nipping at your nose? There was hot chocolate, hot coffee and freshly popped popcorn at the Town Square, hot soup and hot dogs across the street.
Lunch with Santa
Mio Moose Lodge is hosting the annual Lunch with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This event is for children 10 years old and younger.
True blue
Two Michigan State Police vehicles were parked outside Family Fare in Mio Nov. 22 as Troopers encouraged members of the community to help stuff each Blue Goose full of items to help out neighbors in need of a helping hand this holiday season.
Remembering Otis Wellington Henry
Mio Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4126 was established June 10, 1945. It was named for Otis Wellington Henry of Mio.
“He wasn’t even on the [ship] a month when Pearl Harbor was attacked,” VFW Commander Roger Stitt said.
Upcoming events: early December 2024
Events and meetings in the area
Parade of Lights 2024
Winter blew in over Thanksgiving, but kids and their parents bundled up and came to Mio for pre-parade festivities.
Live Christmas music
Amy Petty will sing old and new holiday songs Saturday, Dec. 7 at Skyline Event Center.
Support Northeast MI nonprofits
On the heels of the popular shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes Giving Tuesday.