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Bits and Bridles 4-H club seeks donations for events, programs

NORWAY — The Bits and Bridles 4-H club is seeking donations to help offset the costs of club events such as the annual horse show, as well as to be able to send 4H youth participants within the club to different programs for learning, such as the 4-H Expo Days at the Michigan State University campus. The annual horse show will take place on July 26-27, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Norway. “We have had many great years of success with our shows, and we are hoping to continue to do that,” according to club leaders. Donations of any amount will be ...

Post 50 fish fry on Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall. The dinners will include a choice of three-piece cod, eight fried shrimp, along with fries and homemade chips, baked beans and cole slaw. Cost is $14 per plate. Dine-in or takeout is available. For more information or to place an order, call 906- 774-5797. The post plans to conduct fish fries each week.

Tips to maintain healthy eating when traveling

MILWAUKEE — Weight gain is the worst vacation souvenir. With summer right around the corner, peak travel season is here. Vacation is often a break from the normal routines and many use it as an excuse to let loose. But letting loose doesn’t mean you need to ruin your weight loss progress. Whether it’s a day trip to the nearest lake, a weekend away at a wedding or an international vacation, you can be away from home while practicing healthy habits. TOPS Club Inc. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization with a “Real People. Real Weight ...

Genealogicial group to meet

IRON RIVER — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the J. Patrick White Conference Room at the West Iron District Library in Iron River. Sandie Nies will present the program, “Iron County’s Heritage Trail.” The trail has 14 designated sites along a 36-mile route, some of which are on the National Historic Register. It is a self-guided trail.  Meetings are open to all individuals and visitors are welcome. For more information, go to the Facebook site Genealogy Iron County MI.

NARFE gathering May 27 in Norway

NORWAY — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees group will meet at noon Tuesday, May 27, at Mike’s on Main in Norway.  This will be the group’s last meeting until September. All are welcome to attend.

Plant sale pre-orders available

BEECHWOOD — The annual Beechwood Historical Society Spring Plant Sale pre-order form is now available. Anyone interested can pre-order for May 16-17 pickup at the greenhouses at 6340 U.S. Highway 2, Beechwood, 10 miles west of Iron River. Payment is due at time of pickup. The greenhouses will be open to the public May 18 until the plants are gone. For a copy of the pre-order form email beechwoodhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Those who ordered last year will receive an email.