Calendar

Have an upcoming activity or event planned? Drop us a line at: The Banner, 4241 Main St. P. O. Box 250, Brown City MI 48416 or call 810-346- 2753 or e-mail bcbanner@mihomepaper. com

Upcoming Event

Our Savior Lutheran School in Marlette will hold its Fourth Annual Benefit Auction to support the school and is accepting donations. The auction is Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. with preview at 9 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall in Marlette. Sponsored by The Barnabas Club, call 989-635-7994 or 989-635- 0115 for more information. Donation forms are available at the church and school offices.

February 8

The Brown City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Educational Service Room.

Colonial Woods Christian Counseling Center is offering a support group for those who have lost a spouse through death from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday. Call 810-984-5575 for more information.

Brown City City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4205 Main St. The public is welcome to attend.

February 9

Alcoholics Anonymous support group meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church Parish Hall, 6785 W. Marlette St. in Marlette. Contact Rita at 989-635-7581 for more information.

February 10

Brown City Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the VFW hall on Maple Valley Road at 7 p.m. Call Bill Pepper for more information at 810-346-2600.

February 11

The Brown City Park Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4205 Main St. The public is welcome to attend.

February 12

Imlay City Christian School will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults $7, $4 for children and children 3 and under free.

Deadline for Michigan Corn Growers Association Scholarship applications for $1,000. Members of MCGA as well as students, growers, associates as well as member’s children ages 17-25 can apply. Call 517- 668-2676 or visit www.micorn.org for more information.

February 13

Brown City Public Library Story Time and Crafts will be at 10:30 a.m. Please pre-register to assure enough crafts supplies and snacks. Call 810- 346-2511 for more information.

Faith Baptist Church in Brown City will have its 3rd Annual Valentine Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 featuring full-course pork tenderloin, sides and dessert. Childcare available. Hosted by Faith Baptist Teens with door prizes donated by local businesses. Call Vicki at 810-378-5706 for tickets or for more information.

Applegate Wesleyan Church will serve a roast beef dinner to the public from 4-7 p.m., 2597 S. Sherman St. Carry-outs available call 810-633-9335.

The Sandusky Thumb Dancers will hold a dance at Maple Valley School from 7-11 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring finger foods and friends. Music by Denny Ewald.

February 14

North Branch Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church presents Catherine of Siena, a Woman of our Times at 3 p.m. A one-woman show featuring Nancy Murray, (sister to Bill Murray) is inspiring to people of all ages. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

February 16

Alzheimer's Blankies Project Sewing Class will be from 10 a.m. to noon the third Tuesday of each month at 3056 Davison Rd., Suite 3 in Lapeer. Bring your sewing machine if possible. Call Lorraine Suva for more information at 810-688-4283. Please join us as we sew little comfort blankies for those in need.

February 19-20

Colonial Woods Missionary Church will offer a marriage retreat with International Speakers Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of the best selling book, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. Contact Melissa at 810-984-5571 for more information.