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Florence County Historical Society plans meeting for upcoming season

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 409 Lake Ave. in Florence. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed, including a Veteran’s Recognition Day, the annual Quilt Show and Strawberry Social and the Quilt Raffle. The museum will officially open from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 13. New exhibits will include Past Celebrations of Labor Days, Reunion 2000, Centennial Daze, and Firemen Tournaments. Many photographs from these activities will be on display, but additional ...

DAR meeting Saturday

MUNISING — The Onagomingkway Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have its annual meeting and potluck from noon to 3 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 312 Lynn St. in Munising. Any questions about genealogy and joining the DAR can be answered after the meeting. For more information, call 906-226-7836.

Dickinson MARSP to meet on May 16

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday, May 16, at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Jonathan Ringel will give a presentation about the senior programs offered at the YMCA. A social hour, with coffee provided, will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon luncheon. A cash bar will also be available. The luncheon will feature stir fry with salad and a roll for $18. A chef salad for $14 is available upon request when making reservations either online or when called. No alterations may be made to either ...

Doll club meeting slated

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. The meeting will focus on dolls that come with suitcases of clothes and accessories. A large variety of dolls with suitcases have been made beginning with the antique dolls of the 19th century. Barbie and American Girl carried on the tradition. Members will share some of their dolls who came with these suitcases. The doll club welcomes guests who would like to learn more about ...

VNL Lions Club Chevron awards

Lions Club District 10 Governor Scott Kwarciany presented milestone Chevron Awards to members of the Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions club. From left, in front are Gene Schiavo, 50 years; Ray Hewlett, 35 year; and Rich Larson, 30 years. In back are past district governor Jim Svinicki; President Ron ...

Applicants sought for Zonta scholarship

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford is again offering the Nora Flemington Adult Educational Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. The scholarship will be awarded to assist adult women who wish to pursue further education in preparation for re-entry into the job market, or to women who have completed their undergraduate degree and wish to pursue graduate or professional studies. Women applying for this scholarship must be high school graduates; at least 22 years of age or enrolled in an advanced degree program,; residents of Dickinson, Iron, Florence or ...