Florence County Outdoor Education Take a Hike Series - How to pack your pack You are ready to try overnight backpacking and bought some fabulous new gear. Now, how to get it all in the pack? Life on the trail can be easier if you have a plan. Julia Sigg, local backpacker who hiked much of the Appalachian Trail, will share her insights. Bring your own pack and gear to get personalized advice too! Wednesday, April 30th 6-7:30pm or attend virtually - go to exploreflorencecounty.com - go to events page and click link The Florence County Outdoor Education Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center and UW-Extension Florence County. These programs are open to the public and free of charge. For more information, contact Wendy Gehlhoff at 715-528-5920 or wgehlhoff@florencecountywi.gov

Come out and support the Amberg fire department. All proceeds are going to buy new 2 1/2 inch hose the we desperately need.

ADRC of Florence County Hiking Group Join us in exploring beautiful Florence County, waterfalls, and local area trails! The ADRC of Florence County is offering a FREE hiking group open to active seniors over the age of 60. The group will meet approx. 2 times per month, May-October. Hikes will vary in terrain and length (approx. 2-3 miles). Limited transportation available. Participants should be comfortable walking on potentially slippery and  uneven terrain. Registration is required. 715-528-4890 501 Lake Ave, Florence, WI May 7 - Fumee East @ 1pm May 21 - Dorothy Fox @1pm June 4 - Lost Lake @ 1pm June 18 - Piers Gorge @ 1pm July 9 - Dorothy Fox @ 10am July 23 - Fumee West @ 10am August 6 - LaSalle Falls @ 10am August 20 - Dorothy Fox @ 10am September 3 - Piers Gorge @ 1pm September 17 - Lost Lake @ 1pm October 1 - Lost Lake @ 1pm October 15 - Fumee East @ 1pm

Huge multi-family sale at Grace Church in Sagola, MI. Friday, May 9th, 8am-4pm, and Saturday, May 10th, 8am-12pm. The church is at the corner of M-95 and M-69 in Sagola.

Feeding America West Michigan is bringing a Mobile Food Pantry to Dickinson County.  Free food is available to households experiencing food insecurity. Redemption Hill, Kingsford, MI 2nd Wednesdays of the Month - May 14th, June 11th Dates may be subject to cancellation.  This is a drive-through food distribution, with check-in beginning at 9am and distribution beginning at 10am. Customers are required to provide full name, full address, household size & make-up, and reason for needing food. No proof of identity, residency, or eligibility is required. If picking up for another household, the same information must be provided in a signed note by a member of that household. Maximum 3 households per vehicle. Helpful to bring boxes, laundry baskets, or totes for the food. Be prepared for a lengthy wait in line. Restrooms located inside the church. Questions about the mobile food pantry or volunteering? Call or text Anda at (906) 239-6778 or send an email to feedingamerica.IM@gmail.com. Please do not call Redemption Hill Church.