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MONDAY,DECEMBER12,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 3

SANTA EXPRESS SCHEDULE SET FOR

DEC. 10

LUDINGTON Here comes Santa Claus on theMarquette Rail for the sixth year running.Santa and Mrs. Claus are planning to take the train to

greet West Michigan communities on Dec. 10.Marquette Rail has partnered with Jim Nickelsons

Christmas Trees, of Ludington, and Millers Produce, ofManistee, to help distribute Christmas trees to randomlyselected drawing winners along the route.

For more information, contact Marquette Rail at 1(866) RAIL-911.

The schedule for the train ride, which runs from GrandRapids to Ludington to Manistee, is as follows:

Station Arrive Depart Location

Comstock Park 9:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. Comstock Park Depot,

Dwight Lydell Park off West River Road

Sparta 10:10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Division Street Crossing

Kent City 10:35 a.m. 10:55 a.m. Main Street Crossing

Grant 11:20 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Grand Depot

Newaygo 12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. River Street Crossing

White Cloud 12:50 p.m. 1 p.m. Wilcox Avenue Crossing

Bitely 1:35 p.m. 1:50 p.m. Main Street Crossing

Baldwin 2:10 p.m. 2:25 p.m. Baldwin Depot, off Astor Road

Scottville 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Main Street Crossing

Ludington 3:50 p.m. 4:15 p.m. First Street Crossing

Fountain 5:15 p.m. 5:50 p.m. Main Street Crossing

Free Soil 6 p.m. 6:20 p.m. Free Soil Road Crossing

Stronach 6:40 p.m. 7 p.m. Main Street Crossing

Manistee 7:25 p.m. 7:40 p.m. River Street Depot

THINKING OF REPLACEMENT

WINDOWS? THINK AGAIN

(NewsUSA) - Being aware of your homes carbonfootprint takes targeted effort, but it can also save youmoney. Incorporating eco-friendly additions into yourhome can massively reduce energy bills and save onrepairs.

According to CellularWindowShades.com, up to 24percent of a fuel bill can escape out of leaky windows.But replacing windows can cost anywhere from $400to $800 per window. Depending on the size of yourhouse and the state of your windows, total cost could beanywhere from $3,000 to $10,000.

One affordable yet environmentally efficient optionis insulating window shades. Theres some hesitationaround insulating shades, but here are a few questionsand explanations straight from the experts mouth.

Q: Our windows are cold. Do we need to replace them,or can we use insulating shades?

A: If your windows are no longer functional, and yourenergy bills are off the charts, go with replacementwindows. However, if they are simply old and cold,homeowners might want to consider high-qualityinsulating shades with side tracks that provide a four-sided seal. Shades like these will solve your heat-lossproblems immediately.

Q: How do I know if insulated shades are the rightoption for my home?

A: Quality insulated shades are part of a good energy-conservation plan. After installing energy-efficient CFLbulbs, insulated shades are the next step. Mini-blindscan transfer the cold from your window into the room,increasing your energy costs by 10 percent. Insulatingshades can reduce that by half.

Q: What are the environmental benefits of usinginsulated shades?

A: Residential heating and cooling eat up more fossilfuels than any other sector. A shocking 50 percentslips through poorly insulated windows. Experts guagethat the equivalent of 450 million barrels of oil could besaved every year if all windows in the U.S. had effectiveinsulating shades.

For more information, go to cellularwindowshades.com. The shades come in a variety of attractive andcomplementary colors.

SCORE A TOUCHDOWN WITH YOUR

FOOTBALL PARTY

(NewsUSA) - Football season is here, and Sundaysare full of game day cheers. Whether you are tailgatingor hosting friends to watch the big game on your HD TV,savory snacks and drinks go hand in hand with the gameday experience.

For your next football party, impress friends and familywith a simple, yet easy, addition to the usual six-packs,chips and dips on-hand, and spring for a refreshing, easy-to-make tequila cocktail to jumpstart the partys energy.

As official sponsors of four NFL teams, including theNew York Jets and Dallas Cowboys, Familia CamarenaTequila is a natural tequila of choice for football partiesand tailgates this season. Made from 100 percentagave, the core of any good tequila, Camarena Tequilassmooth and soft agave flavor mixes great in a variety ofcocktails.

While Camarena Tequila is a growing staple in footballstadiums across the country, it is also a widely available,affordable choice for entertaining at home. For the sameprice and same amount of servings as a case of beer,create your own stadium experience with the followingrecipe for a simple but delicious drink:

CAMARENA PALOMA

1 oz Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila

2 oz grapefruit juiceSplash of club soda

Serve tall, over ice, and top with a splash of club soda.Garnish the beverage with a lime wedge, and enjoy.

Camarena Tequila has a 250-year legacy of craftingtheir tequila by hand. It uses painstakingly traditionalmethods from field to finish, which only adds to thesmooth taste. For more tequila recipes, visit www.tequilacamarena.com.

TOP THEME PARTY TIPS FOR 2012

(NewsUSA) - Lets face it. Theme parties are a blast.They can turn any combination of coworkers, family

and friends into an enthusiastic crowd admiring creativedecorations and inventive outfits. The best part? Partythemes can be as far-fetched, classy or outrageous asyou like.

Event planning experts suggest going beyond holidaysand committing to themes with some integrity. After all,these party themes must be worthy of belonging to theapocalyptic 2012.

All celebrations can gain an unforgettable flairor stylish elegance by adhering to a theme for keyelements -- specifically cocktails, music and decor. Frombirthday parties and anniversaries to baby showers andengagement parties, themes can be specific or broad,but they can also be pricey.

Since we dont all have access to the deep pocketsnecessary to afford celebrity planners like Mindy Weissor David Tutera, here are some creative tips to helpselect the ideal 2012 party theme.

* Go green. If your veins bleed green instead of red,plan an eco-friendly party. Decorate with luxuriant houseplants and natural colors. Spend money on compostablepaper materials, and save by making it a pot-luck event.Challenge your guests by urging them to only bring thingsthey made themselves, whether its a dish, beverage orgift.

* Tap into doomsday fears. Optimize on the end-of-the-world hype and throw a wicked bash with a Goth

theme. Keep an upbeat mood with punk rock favoritesfrom the Night of the Demons soundtrack. The horrorfilm from Seven Arts combined tunes from Zombie Girland Creature Feature for a scarily popular soundtrack

available for download on iTunes.

* Recreate your current TV obsession. If youre gearingup for the season five premiere of Mad Men, turn yourparty into a sophisticated 1960s event complete withOld Fashions, Tom Collins and classic hits from artistslike Ray Charles. Other shows like Glee, Grimm orDexter would provide lots of entertaining costume ideasfor guests.

* Commemorate a favorite decade. Whether itsthe 70s, 80s or 90s that has your friends reminiscing,combine all your beloved elements of the decade for amemorable celebration. From music to food to clothing,your party can mimic the times. For cheap decor, seewhat dusty gems are lying in your attic.

SHINING NEW LIGHT ON BULB

LEGISLATION

(NewsUSA) - Confused about changing light bulbtechnology and new regulations affecting the types ofbulbs stores sell? The American Lighting Association(ALA) offers information to help simplify the process ofselecting efficient, economical and effective light bulbs.

Are certain types of light bulbs being banned?

The word ban is incorrect. While it is true that the 100-watt incandescent bulb will no longer be manufacturedafter January 2012, it is not a ban as much as it is areplacement. Products in every industry go through

a similar process where something that is no longerefficient is replaced in the marketplace by a new model.

The legislation is meant to improve the efficiency oflighting, says Brian Brandes of light bulb manufacturerSATCO Products. There is nothing in the law thatstipulates that CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) are themandatory replacement. The government is not tellingconsumers which type of bulb to buy.

The new FTC Lighting Facts labels, which go intoeffect in January, will help educate consumers as towhich lamp types are more efficient by showing the costto operate per year based on a national average of 0.11per kilowatt hour.

What am I supposed to replace my 100-wattincandescent bulbs with after January?

There are several options:

* One option is the 72-watt halogen-incandescent thatis available now. It produces slightly less light than a 100-watt incandescent, but 72 watts is the standard that hasbeen set by federal legislation for replacing the 100-wattmodels. It is also important to select a bulb with a warmcolor temperature, such as 2,700K and 3,000K.

* Another good choice, and the least-expensive option,would be a halogen or xenon hybrid that will just meetthe efficiency requirements and minimum life ratings.These bulbs will look, light and dim just like the 100-watt

versions they replace.

* A halogen IR (infrared-coated) bulb will provide higherefficiency and three times longer life than a halogen-xenon bulb, but at approximately twice the price.

* A 26-watt, medium-base CFL also offers the sameamount of light as a 100-watt incandescent and usesone-quarter of the electricity. It will also last 10 timeslonger.

Still confused about the light bulb legislationand how to select the right bulb? Find a local ALA-member lighting showroom for expert advice at www.americanlightingassoc.com.

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CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING

NATIONS ASPIRE TO BE TEACHERS,

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(NewsUSA) - Ask an average

group of 10- to 12-year-olds in theUnited States what they want to bewhen they grow up, and more thanone in four will say famous athleteor singer/actor. Pose the samequestion to their counterparts in thedeveloping world and professionsrequiring a college education, liketeaching and medicine, top the list.

This finding is part of the secondannual Small Voices, Big Dreamssurvey, which polled close to5,000 children ages 10 to 12 in 44countries throughout Africa, Asia andthe Americas -- from Afghanistan toZambia.

Children who grow up in povertyrecognize more than anyonethe power that education has tobreak the cycle, said Anne LynamGoddard, president and CEO ofChildFund International, the U.S.member of ChildFund Alliance,which commissioned the survey.Children in the poorest countries areplacing their hopes and dreams ontheir ability to learn, and they want touse their education to improve theircommunities.

Compiled by Ipsos Observer,the survey found that when askedhow they would improve the lives

of children in their country, almosthalf of the children in developingnations said they would improvetheir nations schools. This responsewas four times higher than providemore food, which placed secondat 11 percent, followed by improvehealth care at 9 percent.

Reflecting the dangers of the worldaround them, 83 percent of childrenin developing nations said they feltsafest at home or with their parentsor family. Childrens biggest health-related concern is getting sick orcontracting a disease, which wascited by 23 percent of respondentsin developing countries.

Despite finding a stark contrast inprofessional aspirations, the surveyuncovered an inherent similarityamong the worlds children. Given

the choice to do anything they wantedfor a day, 34 percent of children inthe developing world would chooseto play, and 35 percent of childrenin developed nations would do thesame.

At the end of day, children arechildren no matter where they live,Goddard said. This survey gives usa powerful glimpse into the opinionsof children around the world andwill help shape our priorities andprograms while giving a voice tothose most often overlooked.

ARE TEENS PREPARED FOR THE

FUTURE?

(NewsUSA) - Among the latesttech gadgets, cell phones and

social media sites, todays teen ismore connected than ever. Althoughteens are surrounded by a flurry ofelectronics and digital media, are theygaining the skills needed to succeedin a technology-driven world?

According to the Department ofCommerce, students educated inscience, technology, engineeringand math at any level make 26percent more money overall thancounterparts who have studied inother fields.

Several non-profits andcorporations have rallied together tohighlight the importance of teaching

young people critical digital literacyskills.

The access to technology kidsget outside of school is often animportant complement to the learningthat happens in the classrooms,said Dan Rauzi, senior director oftechnology programs at Boys & GirlsClubs of America.

Boys & Girls Clubs has a longhistory of providing educational anddevelopmental programs for youthin communities nationwide. Througha national partnership with Microsoftand Comcast, its Club Tech program

provides free software and accessto technology lessons to youth of allages. In 2010 alone, the programreached over 850,000 kids wholearned how to design posters,collaborate on film projects andmake their own music.

Daniel Flores, 16, has participatedin Club Tech for two years at Boys &Girls Club of Greater Holland, Mich.He believes the skills he is acquiringin graphic design will help him getinto an art college and pursue acareer one day. In fact, hes startedhis own small business offering Weband graphic design services.

I wanted to create a business thathelps other companies market andpromote their ideas by developingwebsites, logos and print making,Flores said.

According to a recent study, teenslike Flores who participate in after-school technology programs exhibita more positive outlook on theirfuture. Many also become morepositive about finishing high schooland attending college.

Club Tech is more than justproviding computers. We give kidsand teens an opportunity to expressthemselves artistically and engagewith technology in a way that buildsconfidence and real-world skills,added Rauzi.

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or

organization to be certain of meetings, outings and

classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please

call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct

information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for

abuse.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking

for caring and dedicated people with an interest in

serving terminally ill patients and their families in

the Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.

Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,

patient transport/patient outings, errand running,

child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classesare available to fit each persons schedule. Please call

Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for

further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,

12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola

Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday

night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

to everyone. Reservation are required, please call

(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact

phone number and number of people attending.Intersection Church takes place following the dinner

starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

Breakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12

noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-

10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday

of every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving

their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each

month until further notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held

at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel

Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING,

7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,

call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are

second Monday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed

City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,

meeting 6p.m.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.

Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,

10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of

each month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol

Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at

6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday

evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-

10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts

at 6:00p.m.

THEAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support

Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.

2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00 p.m.

January-March-May-July-September-November.

Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499

220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested?

Inquire by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff

832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or

Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner of

Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group

meets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to

discuss natural health options and specific subjects,

CO-OP information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly

topics. Open to all pregnant and nursing mothers.

Children welcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact

Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions,

(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected].

(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and

Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday)

at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more

information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church

is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in

need (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),

5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs

Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.

Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns

Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,

call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the

second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.

The group meets at the Community Mental Health

for Central Michigan in Osceola County located at

4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For more information

call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals

who provide caregiving services for individuals with

Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal

medical conditions. There is no charge to participate

and there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the

second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran

Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors

Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday

morning at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30

a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for

families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every

Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.




the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in

Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday

evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot.

Pink Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call

our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at

734-9733 for any information or questions you may

have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the

Intersection Free Store will host a Free Resources

Seminar for the greater Evart community. This

seminar will discuss the many different agencies,

organizations and churches that offer help for families

and individuals during these current tough economic

conditions. Please call ahead as seating is l imited. All

are welcome. (231)734-2733

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP

will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church,

519 Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m.

Snacks will be provided and the program will be on

Senior Exercise. For further information, please

call Joe Curtin at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at

(231)832-5108.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of

each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran

Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,

free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at

the club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story

Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must

remain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with

potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857

or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is

every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There

will be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each

month (excluding January through March), and the

public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for

a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts

at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR

HUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesday

of every month. Call the hotline for location of the

meeting and for information. (231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets

at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Forinformation call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post

#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.

Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the

first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big

Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big

Rapids.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will

be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big

Rapids.

MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418

meetings are held the second Wednesday of every

month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut

Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noonwith a potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m.

Programs for the next three months are as follows:

-DECEMBER 14th will be the students from the

Trinity Lutheran School in Reed City.

DECEMBER 14

THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT BOARD

OF HEALTHS next meeting will be on Wednesday,

December 14 at the Clare-Gladwin RESD, located

at 4041 E. Mannsiding Road, Clare, MI 48617. The

meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St.

Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each

month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference

Room. For more information contact Dave, call

(231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,

meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist

Church. For more information call

(231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,

meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart,

corner of Third and Oak. For more information, call

Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m.

at Evart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City

Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,

7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will

be meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in

Evart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the

community building. Anyone interested to learn wood

carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal

site for the Commission on Aging and their Thursday

dinner is at noon. For mor information on carving call

734-5125 or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner

reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday

evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.

Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

meets every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of

every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.





entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday

of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For

more information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m.

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219

East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to

8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10

in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW

Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens

Bank. Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is

open.





entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last

Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

For more information, call (231)832-5102.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE

TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.

Send all upcoming events no later than WEDNESDAY

NOON to:

The Tri-County

Yvonne Morneau

211 W. Upton, Suit B

Reed City, MI 49677

Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344

Fax: (231)832-5558


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The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.

Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal or special tours,contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796-8993.

Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All arewelcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road inBig Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.

Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturdayafter 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. SheldonSt., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or ArtSchiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in BigRapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the CanadianLakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. For more information,

contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be oered from10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is oered for children ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in B ig Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.

Big Rapids High School Class of 2001 hosts it 10-year reunion from 5 p.m. to close at TheGate. Contact Melissa Haight-Emmorey by e-mail at [email protected] formore information.Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immanuel LutheranChurch, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. There will be free coee tasting, door prizes and alarge assortment of handcrafted merchandise from artisans in developing regions aroundthe world.

SIERRA performs live from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American Legion. All welcome.Square dancing if enough patrons want it.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. CallDarwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.

Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room at the GoodyearLanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Pleaseenter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoyan evening of dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best

Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group for families andfriends of alcoholics.

Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Firstand Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,games and fellowship.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. inBig Rapids.

MONDAY, NOV. 28

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health,500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone with

schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at

(231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For more information,call (231) 796-4993.

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church,7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program

for getting through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at(231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50cents all month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirts

excluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at SchmidtysLounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, call Sandee

Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys

Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For more information, callSandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at the UnitedMethodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of sisters in harmonywho sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and

have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-OsceolaIntermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.Unlimited Fitness Program Super Sculpt class from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Yoga-PilatesCombo is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.

Tai Chi from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. in the Big Rapids City Hall Commission Room, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.Water Aerobics Class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FSU RecreationCenter Pool, sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.FSU Emeriti Association members: Today is the deadline for reservations for the WinterDinner. If you didnt get a newsletter, contact Walt Luecke at (231) 796-4989 to makea reservation.

The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.TUESDAY, NOV. 29

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954

80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.

Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Meco sta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave.,Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor BradCenter at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For moreinformation, contact Je at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in BigRapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City. For

more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 MarionAve., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registration required andno donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parish o ce at (231)796-5202.

Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a support groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50cents all month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirts

excluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more

information.Senior Fitness Class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Big Rapids, 102S. State St., sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For moreinformation, call (231) 592-4038.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Me costa County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids Community Library. Opento the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All arewelcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions and answers

and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of Michael andMargaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.

Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. inBig Rapids.

St. Vincent de Paul clothing store oers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50

cents all month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirtsexcluded. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesday nights until May. Itwill be open the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are looking fordonations of scrapbooks, photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat books or anything that tellsfamily histories that we can copy and return or preserve. We will be working all winter to

add more records and documents. If you would like to visit the o ce, contact MaureenNelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up an appointment.Shu eboard league meets at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Evart. Players of all ages areinvited to join the league. For more information, call Alan Benson at (231) 734-2701.

Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be oered from3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is oered for children ages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St.

Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, perclass and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Unlimited Fitness Program Cardio mix class from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Yoga-PilatesCombo is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria, sponsored

by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.Tai Chi from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. in the Big Rapids City Hall Commission Room, sponsoredby the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department. For more information, call (231) 592-4038.

Water Aerobics Class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FSU RecreationCenter Pool, sponsored by the City of Big Rapids Recreation Department.

Tri-County News Shopper, December 12, 2011

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