Briefs
Nominations sought for Eagle’s officers
ESCANABA — Eagles Aerie #1088 will hold nominations for officers on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. meeting. Those unable to attend may send a letter of intent to have name nominated for an office. Letters must be filed before start of meeting.
Presentation on William Bonifas, others
ESCANABA — On Wednesday, April 16, Dr. Charles Lindquist will present the final program in the Delta County Historical Society’s 2025 Winter Outreach Series. The presentation, entitled “Three of Lake Shore Drive’s Lumbermen: William Bonifas, J.K. Stack, and Solomon Greenhoot,” will focus on “Big Bill” Bonifas, his lumber business and his influence on our area, and will touch on two other important lumbermen.
Dr. Lindquist is president of the historical society and the author of several books on Delta County and Escanaba history, including “Boats on the Bays de Noc, Delta County, Michigan: 1860s to the 1960s,” “Pioneer Escanaba, Michigan 1864-1883,” and “The History of Escanaba: 1884-1914, the Golden Years of Growth.”
The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Joseph Heirman University Center building at Bay College. It is open to the public and without charge.
Easter egg hunt Saturday in Gladstone
GLADSTONE — An Easter egg hunt will be held at First Lutheran Church, 1212 Minneapolis Ave., in Gladstone on Saturday, April 19. The event will begin at 1 p.m.
All children are welcome. Participants should bring their own baskets. If there is inclement weather, the hunt will be moved indoors.
For questions, call 906-428-4565.