Mobile pantry set for Thursday
A Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network mobile food pantry is being held at and sponsored by Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Midland on Thursday, July 25. The church is located at 3516 E. Monroe Road, Midland. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with food distribution at 11:30 a.m. No ID or proof of income is needed to receive food. The event is able to serve about 250 families first-come, first-served. For questions contact 989-486-9393.
Midland Dems hosting debate viewing party
The Midland County Democratic Party is hosting a national debate viewing party at the United Steelworkers Hall, 3510 James Savage Road, on July 30 and July 31, both from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. There is no cost to come, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Lions announce grant winner
Joshua Rabideau of Auburn will receive $2,500 toward completing his education at the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University.
The scholarship is granted each year from an endowment by Roger Maier, a Midland teacher, and administered by the Midland Lions Club. Recipients must be third- or fourth-year students at the college. Rabideau grew up in Auburn and graduated from Bay City Western High School in 2013. He received his bachelor's degree in biology at Saginaw Valley State University in 2017. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he worked at Auburn Optical where he found his passion for optometry. He is now enrolled at the Michigan College of Optometry and is scheduled to graduate in 2021. He is a member of SVOSH and the BSK Honor Society. While not studying, he likes to fish and spend time outdoors.
Grand Valley announces area graduates
More than 3,200 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies this past April at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. A list of the names of Grand Valley's most recent area graduates have been announced by the university:
Auburn -- Sophia Bagnall, Shea Belanger, Alex Englund, Alexandria Harbron, Simon Klida.
Breckenridge -- Terasa Burt, Bo Collins, Kelsey Gronda.
Coleman -- Danielle Affholter, Tristan Kittle.
Freeland -- Katelin Frazier, Morgan Garcia, Hannah Scott, Brooke Taylor, Sara Terwillegar, John VanDaele.
Gladwin -- Chelsea Day, Matthew Thorington.
Midland -- John Beery, Pratik Babubhai Chavda, Hannah Daniel, Kyle Henegar, Lauren Kok, Ellen Lavigne, Patrick McMahon, Haleigh McNally, Jacob Merry, Grace O'Connor, Cole Smith, Morgan Townsend, Sandra Vercellino.
Sanford -- Robyn Young.
Shepherd -- Kaylie Rhynard.
Video production camps offered for teens
The MCTV Network is offering video production camps for Midland area teens. Campers will learn all about MCTV's video production equipment and use it to create a complete program called "Studio B!"
Campers learn how to operate MCTV's professional HD camcorders, edit video on an iMac using Final Cut Pro X, and work as a crew member in a real TV studio. Upon completion of the camp, teens will have full access to the equipment and services of MCTV. Campers also have the opportunity to volunteer on MCTV productions like local sporting events, community concerts and public access talk shows.
The final MCTV Summer Video Camp of 2019 will be Monday through Thursday, Aug. 5-8, from 1 to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Register by calling 989-837-3474 or visit MCTV's offices during business hours. Cost for the video camp is $50, which covers daily snacks, a souvenir T-shirt, a pizza party, a DVD recording of the students' completed show, and a $25 MCTV access user membership for the year. The camp is open to Midland residents ages 12 to 17.
