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Quilt raffle tickets available

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society is raffling off a quilt expertly made and donated by Joan Spears and long-armed stitched by Patti Wabitsch. Other prizes include a handmade Amish-style rug, quilted carryall bag, engraved cutting board, wooden hanging planter, bird house, hummingbird feeder, and engraved insulated cups, all made and donated by local crafters. Raffle tickets will be available during the summer at the museum or from members, with six for $5 or one for $1. The raffle drawing will be Sept. 1 and the winner need not be present.

Parkinson’s group meets Thursday

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. This is open to all Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and family members. Stephanie Woznak from the Michigan Parkinson Foundation in Bingham Farms will be at the meeting to give a talk about what is available for Michigan residents who have Parkinson’s. Also, they will have a lunch and social time with sandwiches and soft drinks. Those who can bring a side dish, salad, dessert or other food to share, it would be appreciated. For information ...

Golden K hears about local museums

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Summer may be winding down; however, the Golden K seniors are just getting warmed up. Gathering together on Monday mornings has everyone in high spirits and full of happy conversations. Brett Calcari rang the bell and opened ceremonies ...

Duck race today in Niagara

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Niagara Knights of Columbus will have its annual Jeff Champeau Memorial Duck Race today at Heights Park in Niagara. The grounds open at 3 p.m., with the race starting at 6 p.m. Local country band 141 North will provide live music beginning at 7 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will have several random drawings before and after the race, including 50-50 drawings. Ducks will be for sale for $5 each. One additional duck will be given with each $25 purchase. Those who spend $100 will receive 25 ducks and entry into a special drawing for $500 that will take place after ...

Stamp club to meet Tuesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The monthly meeting of the Northwoods Philatelic Society stamp club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Room of First Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. The church is between Domino’s Pizza and Slumberland Furniture. A short business meeting and educational program, will be followed by the usual informal stamp club auction. Members are encouraged to bring up to five lots for the auction, and the club will also auction lots of recently acquired stamps. They promote the fun and fellowship of stamp collecting. The club is ...

VFW cornhole tournament in Crystal Falls

The VFW Post 2891 in Crystal Falls hosted its second-annual cornhole tournament Aug. 3. The weather cooperated as teams competed for the coveted title of cornhole champions. Frank Angeloff coordinated this event that included 50-50 raffles and donations collected for the Upper Peninsula Honor ...