Blood Drives
1-7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Donor Center, 615 Pine, Port Huron. Call (810) 985-7117.
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at TEC High School, 499 Range Rd., Marysville. Call (800) Red-Cross
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Donor Center, 615 Pine St., Port Huron. Call (810) 985-7117.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at DTE Belle River, 4505 King Road, China. Call (800) Red-Cross
2-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at Stoney Creek Church, 11711 26 Mile Road, Washington. (800) Red-Cross
1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Donor Center, 615 Pine St., Port Huron. Call (810) 985-7117.
2-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at Maconce Elementary School, 6300 Church Road, Ira. Call (800) Red-Cross
2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at St. Clair Middle School, 4335 Yankee Road. Call (800) Red-Cross
Breakfast-dinner
Enjoy all-you-can-eat smelt from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the St. Clair K of C Hall, 3501 Rattle Run Road. Adults: $9. Children: $6. Take-out available; call (810) 329-9104.
Fish Fry Fridays are 4-8 p.m. Feb. 24-March 30 at Immaculate Conception School, Church Rd. and M-29, Anchorville. Cost: $5-$9. Carry out, drive-thru; 586-725-0078 after 4 for curb service.
Lenten Fish Fry’s: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 24-March 30 at St. Mary’s, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Cost: $5-$9, under 5 free. (586) 725-2441; Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m. Lent Fridays.
An all-you-can-eat fish dinner will be served 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in James Coleman VFW Post 6802, 34339 32 Mile Road, Richmond. Cost: $4-$10. Call (586) 727-1436.
Fish fry’s offered 5-8 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Feb. 24-March 30 at the Perch Point Conservation Club, 7930 Meisner Road. Cost: $5-$8. Cash bar, drawings; call (810) 765-4966.
All-you-can-eat muskrat and wild game dinner served 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at Southeastern Michigan Conservation Club, 2402 Belle River, Marine City. Admission: $15. (810) 765-3178 or 343-0702
Soup Sunday is 1-6 p.m. Feb. 26 at AMVETS Post 52 in the hall, corner of Green and County Line, New Baltimore. Bowl: $4. Many varieties, take-out available; call (586) 725-0865.
A potato pancake supper will be held from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 26 in St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67055 Gratiot, Richmond. Cost: $5-$8. Regular pancakes, too; call (586) 727-9693.
Holy Family Parish Lenten Fish Fry’s are Fridays, March 2, 16 and 30 at 79780 Main St., Memphis. Cost: $5-$8.5, under 5 free. Mac’n cheese: $4. Carry outs, too. Call (810) 392-2056.
St. Paul’s 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off is 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Perch Point Conservation Club, 7930 Meisner Road, Casco. Cost: $5-$8, under 6 free. For tickets call (810) 765-4808.
Church
“Letting Go and Letting God,” is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Unity of Blue Water, 431 17th St., Port Huron. World religions class offered Wednesdays, Feb. 29-April 4. (810) 982-2820
Observe Ash Wednesday 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1023 Michigan Ave., Marysville. Call (810) 364-7081.
Sharing Our Strength Community Food Pantry churches to gather at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 in Marysville Methodist Church, 721 W. Huron. Offering supports the pantry. Call (810) 364-7081.
“Imagine what can happen when God’s love enters our lives” is 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 for women in the St. Paul basem*nt, 5322 Palms, Casco. Hostess helpers needed: 810-765-4808
Fundraisers
K9 Resque receives 20 percent during the 3-10 p.m. fundraiser Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Stevie B’s, 50670 Waterside Drive, Chesterfield. Visit www.K9resque.org.
Vineyards of the World wine tasting to benefit the Peoples’ Clinic for Better Health 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Fore Lakes Golf Club, Kimball. Price: $75. For tickets call (810) 985-1675.
Wine tasting fundraiser happens 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 2 at the Washington Street Wine House, downtown New Baltimore. Tickets: $30. Call (586) 453-8180 or (248) 217-1313.
Abigayle Ministries homeless women and babies benefit is March 5 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet Center, Shelby. Tickets: $40. Table of 10: $350. Auction items welcome. 586-323-1411
Group meetings
St. Clair County Family History Group meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Blue Water Michigan Family History Center, 1990 N. River Road, St. Clair. Call (810) 989-0399.
“The Life and Times of Rosa Parks” will be celebrated at noon Thursday, Feb. 23 in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre, Port Huron. Call (810) 989-5767.
Local story “Mary’s Buttons” plays 7 p.m. Feb. 24; 4:30 and 7:30 Feb. 25 at Performing Arts Center, E. China; 7:30 Feb. 27 at Armstrong Arts Center, Clinton Twp. Cost: $10. 586-727-5053
Register by Feb. 28 for the 9-4 March 24 Cornerstone Church Garden Stone Symposium, 4025 North Road, Clyde. Cost: $70. (810) 367-6966 or msue.stclaircounty.org/Event/symposium.pdf
“Angels” presentation follows the 6 p.m. dinner Wednesday, Feb. 29 at McRae’s Big River Grille, Algonac. For dinner: $20 tip included call (810) 794-7673; library Friends to host.
Bullies, Bystanders and Sexual Aggression-prevention strategies to protect youth runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 at Alexander’s, Marysville. Cost: $35 for meals, CE credits. Call (810) 966-9911
A master gardener will speak at the Harsens Island Garden Club 1 p.m. meeting Wednesday, March 7 in the Lions Hall, 230 LaCroix. Call (810) 329-6831.
Health
A weight loss, energy, hormone health seminar with free PH testing will be held in Richmond: 6-7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Senior Helpers and 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24 at Steel City. (586) 405-2285
Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents is a free workshop offered 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at St. Clair County CMH, 3111 Electric Ave., Port Huron. Call (810) 966-7814 to register.
Free Comfort Keepers Dementia/Alzheimer’s Interactive Care-giving Information offered 6-7 p.m. Feb. 28 at 942 Military, Port Huron. For details: (810) 987-4663 or (888) 917-3894.
Library events
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 meets 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Lois Wagner Library, Richmond. Currently 19 members strong; call (810) 392-5136.
Candy bingo for ages 5-12 is 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at Marine City Library, 300 S. Parker. Adults: Register to learn e-mail at noon Feb. 29 or to create cards 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and 29. (810) 765-5233. Also, “Harrietta’s Hair” author visits 6:30 p.m. March 6. Learn email at noon March 7.
Beat the champion team at putting a 500-piece puzzle together, 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Memphis Library, 34830 Potter St. Pizza; to sign-up: (810) 392-2980. Also, Latin dance/aerobics is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Learn to edit photos with E-mail 2 at 1 p.m. March 6. Ask of reading bingo for kids
Register to learn about Michigan’s fascinating early radio days that’s offered 6:30 p.m. March 1 at the Port Huron Library, 210 McMorran Blvd. Call 810-987-7323; ask about kid-teen programs
Massage therapist to discuss/explore Swedish style modalities, deep tissue and reflexology 7-8 p.m. March 1 at St. Clair Library, 310 S. Second. (810) 329-3951; ask to help make paper cranes. Senior care options: 7 p.m. March 13; see what insurance covers. Inquire about teen game night.
Help fold 1,000 paper cranes during Blue Water’s Season for Nonviolence March 1-27 at the Algonac Library, 2011 St. Clair River Dr. Call 810-794-4471; ask about senior movies/Scrabble.
Research beyond Ancestry.com at 6:30 p.m. March 5 in the Ira Library, 7013 Meldrum Road, Fair Haven. Learn of other useful websites. Call (586) 725-9081. Also, register kids to make a Shamrock bracelet at 6:30 p.m. March 8. Ask about what eBay classes the library offers.
Music
Singer with an acoustic guitar entertains 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Grace Church, 1213 Sixth St., Port Huron. Cost: $10. Refreshments, 50/50 drawing; R.S.V.P. to (810) 985-9539
Night Out
Ladies night out prom for ages 18+: 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 24 at Salt River, 33633 23 Mile, New Baltimore. Tickets: $25. Wear 80s attire; sign up for prom queen. (586) 588-4594
Euchre begins right at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 in Church of the Covenant, 23401 23 Mile Road, Macomb. Entry fee: $5. Call (586) 749-5013.
Vegas Night for Handicapped Children begins 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the VFW Hall, 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Entry: $5. Buy-in: $30-$40 must be 21. Call (586) 453-9446 or (586) 716-2944.
Policemen’s Ball runs 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Maniaci’s Banquet Center, Richmond. Cost: $45 for dinner, open bar, live band, more. For tickets, phone (586) 727-7546.
Call by Feb. 29 for the Pheasants Forever 27th Annual Banquet Saturday, March 10 at the Perch Point Conservation Club, Casco. For dinner tickets: $30-$50: 810)-765-5279 or 810-324-2122.
Progressive Jackpot Euchre starts 7 p.m. Fridays, March 2 and 16 at American Legion Merrick Potter Post 566, 34330 Bordman Road, Memphis. Fee: $10. Large payout; call (810) 392-3237.
Euchre tournament helps ship packages to deployed troops 7-10:30 p.m. March 3 at Premier Lanes, 33151 23 Mile, Chesterfield. Fee: $10 for pizza, salad, dessert; see operation-love.com.
R.S.V.P. by March 5 for a 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10 St. Clair Township Euchre Party at 1539 S. Bartlett. Residents only, refreshments served. Call (810) 329-9042 or (810) 329-2089.
Schools
Free College Survival Kit for juniors/parents given during a 6:30-8 p.m. workshop Feb. 29 in Marysville High School Media Ctr. Bring college materials. Register at 810-455-6033
St. Clair County Middle School Writing Contest theme: Empowerment Leads to Recovery ends March 5. Art contest ends March 2 and video March 9. 810-985-8900 or see sccmh.org. Also, St. Clair County high school/college students may participate in art contest by March 6 – see website
Shows and Sales
New Baltimore Civic Club Flea Market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at 36551 Main St. Browse 30 tables of items. Table rental: $10. Food, drink; call (586) 329-4291.
Sports/Rec
Register by Feb. 27 to get in on Sponge Bob Bowling, 2-4:30 p.m. March 3 at the Summit Sports Center, Washington. Cost: $6-$9. Call Ray Parks & Rec. at: (586) 749-5171.
Theater
Sign up by Feb. 29 to volunteer, sponsor or perform at the “Will on the Water” Shakespeare festival Aug. 11-12 in St. Clair. Visit www.enterstageright.org.
“A Night of One Acts” offers 3-5 p.m. adult auditions Feb. 27 at SCC Community Mental Health Auditorium, 3111 Electric, Port Huron. Backstage help needed too. Call (810) 966-3520.
Free “February Follies” performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 24-25 at the Richmond Center for the Performing Arts, corner of Churchill and Parker. E-mail richmondcommunitytheater@gmail.com
Trips
Deadline is March 1 to see “Living Stations of the Cross” March 20, sponsored by Chesterfield Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Cost: $65 call (586) 949-7053 or (586) 949-9440
Watch “South Pacific” at the Fox March 3, sponsored by CoA. Cost: $110 includes lunch. Call (810) 984-5063 or (810) 765-4254. Also, Celtic Woman “Believe” tour is March 23 at the Fox.
Everything else
Float and play during the 7-9 p.m. free Bubble Bash Friday, Feb. 24 at YMCA, Port Huron. Non-members: $5. Call (810) 987-6400. Also, ask about Body Recall for those 50, plus.
MSU Extension’s Operation Military Kids training is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Algonac Childcare Center, 9541 Phelps. To register to provide military support: (810) 794-8895.
Richmond Good Old Days is looking for Miss Richmond and her court. Ages 17-21 may pick up an application at the high school or e-mail richmondpageant@comcast.net by Feb. 29.
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