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Happenings May 17, 2007  RSS feed


ROTARY RAFFLE WINNER
      Dan Docherty (center) won the $2,000 raffle at the eighth annual Houghton Lake Rotary Community Service Auction April 28 at the Quality Inn. Pictured with Docherty are Rotarian and "Sheriff" Bill Oliver, who served as the auction chairman master of ceremonies, and Gloria Hannon, Docherty's friend.
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Food distribution set for May 16-17
      Distribution of the commodity supplemental food program, known as M.I.C., will be at the Roscommon Community Center May 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. Houghton Lake Community Center will have distribution May 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Speaker to tell vets about help with assisted living
      Veterans can learn about assistance with assisted living costs during information sessions next week. Mike Hojara, a representative from American Association for Wartime Veterans, LLC, will present information on the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit, which may help veterans or their surviving spouse cover assisted living costs.
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Historical Village Playhouse to host Sunday dance
      The Historical Village Playhouse in Prudenville is holding a fund-raising dance May 20, featuring Rich Lasceski and the Natural Tones. The band will play polkas, waltzes, country, swing and ballroom music. All dances will be on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $10. There will also be dances in June, August, September and October.
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Senior singles plan to meet at Shaker's
      Roscommon Senior Singles will meet May 16 at Shaker's Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. For information, call Angie at 366-9865.
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Softball 'battle' to aid Habitat
      A "battle of the bravest" is scheduled Sunday as the Roscommon County firefighters face contractors to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The barbecue and softball game will take place on the baseball field behind the Houghton Lake High School. Warm-ups begin at 12:30 p.m. with gametime at 1 p.m.
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CCW class planned at Lake Twp. Hall
      A Michigan Concealed Pistol License class is planned for May 19 and 20 at the Lake Township Hall. The course, conducted by a National Rifle Association instructor, will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on Sunday. Sunday is range time and can be done on another date if needed.
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MICHIP, bike rodeo, health fair set for high school Saturday
      Houghton Lake High School, the Houghton Lake Masonic Lodge 579 and Houghton Lake Rotary have teamed up to host a full day of education and fun for the entire family Saturday. The three groups have combined a Health Fair, Child ID Program and Bike Rodeo into one big event. The entire event is free of charge.
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Richfield Township Library announces new program
      The Richfield Township Library has subscribed to a new computer program called "TumbleBook Library," a collection of animated, talking picture books and puzzles for kids, which can be accessed from computers at the library or from home.
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Golden Agers plan dinner
      A Swiss steak dinner is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Merritt Golden Agers Senior Center. Round and square dancing will follow from 7 to 10 p.m. Price is $6 per adult, with proceeds designated for a new sound system. Prizes and drawings are planned. The event is open to the public.
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Moms to bring teapots to party
      A Mother's Day Tea Party is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. May 18 at the Roscommon Senior Center, 510 South State St., across from The Brook in Roscommon. Participants are being asked to bring their favorite teapots and enter to win prizes. Home baked goodies and games also will be part of the event.
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School personnel meetings resume
      The Roscommon Chapter of the Michigan Association of School Personnel will hold its first meeting of the summer May 23 at the Houghton Lake United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 10 a.m.
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HISTORICAL HELP
      Houghton Lake Historical Society members, with assistance from Thrivent Financial members, work on the new picnic pavilion at the Historical Village May 4-5, dubbed Join Hands Day. The Historical Society can now have its meetings under a roof instead of a tent.
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