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Lydia’s Gate to host its annual auction 989-387-8929 Lydia’s Gate, a shelter in Mio, is holding its annual auction Saturday, Apr. 22.

The lawn at American Legion Post 162 was scattered with brightly colored eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt April 2. The Easter Bunny and the grownups watched while dozens of children gathered up the eggs.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 162 is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt, for children 11 years old and younger, Sunday, April 2. The hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m.

4-H Club members learn unique techniques 989-387-8929 MIO — Sisters Jimmy, Reilly and Emory Collins are members of Seamingly Sew 4-H Club. The girls learn various needle arts from leader Susan Perry.

The art of slow cooked glazed pork Some things are perfect just as they are and don’t require improvement. This is one of those things.

Garden club in Mio begins its new season in April As I look out my window at the garden resting beneath a patchy blanket of snow, I’m reminded of a quote by Luther Burbank, American botanist and pioneer in agricultural science: “Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.” In March, I wait, more or less patiently, for that miracle. I know that soon there will be demure snowdrops and crocuses blooming around the patio, followed by showy daffodils and tulips, the precursor to another season of glorious color.