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Dickinson MARSP to meet on Thursday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, or MARSP, will meet Thursday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Michelle Haferkorn and Joe Tinti will update the group on the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Career and Technical Center remodeling project, as well as the programs the center offers. 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 noon luncheon will feature grilled pineapple chicken with rice for $20. The price includes tax ...

Zonta Club new officers and members

The Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford recently received new members and installed officers at their annual dinner at the El Capitan in Spread Eagle, Wis. Being installed as new Zonta Club officers, from left are Vanessa Larsen, past president, standing in for Debb Hoseit, secretary; Nancy ...

DCCC to start rehearsals for annual holiday concert

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsing today for the upcoming “Sounds of Christmas” concert. Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There are no formal auditions, but prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. Those new to the group are asked to arrive early so vocal ranges can be checked. Regular attendance is required, with rare exceptions for unavoidable absences. Please note: For the first time, the DCCC ...

Freeform stitching on display at Copper Country arts center

HANCOCK — The September exhibition in the Coté Exhibition Gallery, formerly the Kerredge Exhibition Gallery, at the Copper Country Community Arts Center is “Up Close and Personal, Fiber Work by Peg McNinch.” This exhibition is on display through the month of September. According to a ...

IC Genealogical Society meets Thursday

IRON RIVER — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the J. Patrick White conference room of the West Iron District Library in Iron River. Iron Baraga Conservation District District Manager Jennifer Ann Ricker-Feak will share history on the conservation district, other districts and the “Dust Bowl” era, along with current projects. Members are reminded dues are now payable. Visitors are welcome. Meetings are open to all individuals and take place monthly in the conference room at the West Iron District Library. For more information, go to the ...

Niagara K of C plans steak fry Sept. 19

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Niagara Knights of Columbus Council No. 2847 will sponsor a steak fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Niagara. Ticket prices are $25 per person, with advance ticket sales preferred. To buy a ticket, contact Mike Darne at 715-988-0476 or Bob Burton at 715-251-4714. Tickets will also be available at the door. The meal will consist of an 8 to 10 oz. tenderloin, baked potato, salad and dessert. Beer, soda and coffee will be available.