The New Life Pregnancy Resource Center will be collecting disposable diapers in sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 throughout the month of November.

The need of in our area continues to grow – already this year families have received over 6,000 diapers from the New Life Center.

Our Goal is to collect a minimum of 5,000 diapers to help meet this growing need. Donations may be dropped off at the New Life Pregnancy Resource Center located at 705 South Otsego Ave. in Gaylord during our regular business hours; Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Help a family in need - please donate today!

The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts invites you to come in and see our Winter Wonders Show and Sale featuring beautiful gifts for Christmas.

The art and jewelry are all original pieces provided by our local artists.

Shop locally - it's a good feeling.

We are located at the Community Arts Center, 123 E. Main Street, next to the Barber Shop. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11-3,

Sat. 11-1. Arts Line 989-732-3242

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner is a non-denominational celebration of the gifts we receive from God. It is open to all, free of charge. The meal includes: Roast Turkey, Sage Dressing, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Idaho Potatoes, Baked Butternut Squash, green Bean Casserole, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Baked Hard Rolls and Swee Breads, Relish Trays, Cheese and Fruit Trasy and a Dessert Table with Pumpkin, Apple and Cherry Pies and other trimmings. This year's dinner is on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall at 606 N. Ohio. Appetizers and fellowship begins at 2:00 pm and dinner is served at 3:00 pm.

If you would like to help, donate or attend the dinner please call Joe or Julie Koprowicz at 989-732-2119.

This event is made possible by the generosity of people in the community who donate their time, talent, food or funds. Please invite your members to rediscover the sense of community, and join us at this year's Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Gaylord Turkey Trot to take place at the Gaylord Regional Aiport at 9am on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th!

5K  and 1 mile run/walk
All proceeds benefit the Friendship Housing Center
Cost is $30 for run (with T-shirt) and $15 for the run/walk. Children under 12 are $10 (T-shirts will be available for $15)

The designated path ways will be well marked with water stations available. Prizes will be awarded.

Registration will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. Registration forms can be picked up at Gaylord Herald Times, Eagle 101.5 or Friendship Housing Center.

Contact Marilyn Kaczanowski at 732-5960 with any questions.
 

Marsh Ridge will once again be having a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet 11-4 for menu and pricing call, 732-5552

BJ's Thanksgiving Day Buffet

We would like to invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving at BJ's Restaurant this year. Our Thanksgiving Buffet includes a variety of wonderful homemade dishes!
Breakfast served from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Thanksgiving Buffet served from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
For Reservations Call - 989-732-4010

Appetizer Table
Steamed Shrimp & Mussels
Soup and Salad Bar
Garlic Herb Roasted Potato Soup
Turkey Noodle Soup

Thanksgiving Dinner Features
Assorted Fresh Fruits
Hand Carved Oven Roasted Turkey and
Hickory Smoked Ham
Herb Roasted Loin of Pork
Golden Brown Deep Fried Shrimp
Hickory Smoked Polish Sausage
Herb Roasted Baked Chicken
Flash Fried Pollack Filets
Grandma's Beef Pot Roast
Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Traditional Turkey Gravy
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Corn Bread Stuffing
Maple Candied Yams
Honey Glazed Dilled Baby Carrots
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Corn Bread with Honey Butter
BJ's Sweet Endings
Pumpkin Torte
Apple Pie A La Mode
Spiced Pumpkin Pie
BJ's Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Adults: $12.95
Children ( 5 - 10 ): $6.95
Children ( 2 - 4 ): $3.95
Toddlers under 2: $1.00

BJ's Restaurant, Rental & Catering
bjscateing.com