Tree lighting in Rock

ROCK — The Rock Christmas tree lighting will take place on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Township Hall. The event will feature a visit from Santa, music and refreshments.

The township hall is located at 3892 West Maple Ridge 37th Road in Rock.

Sons of Union Veterans to meet in person, online

MARQUETTE — Camp #266 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m., at Northern Michigan University in room 315 of the Thomas Fine Arts Building. The meeting will include election of officers.

There is also an option to attend by Zoom. The link is available on the organization’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SUVCWCamp266.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history of those who fought to save the Union. Camp #266 includes members from across the U.P. The focus of the camp is locating, marking, and maintaining graves of Civil War veterans as well as researching Civil War history. Anyone interested in the Civil War era is welcome to attend the meeting.