Luther Area Public Library

Community Calendar  

Feb. 1     Lion’s Club Meeting, 7:30pm

Feb. 5     Lion’s Breakfast, 8-11am, adults $6.00 – children $3.00

Feb. 5     Super Bowl Party, North Bar, 6pm

Feb. 8    Luther Days Association Meeting, Ellsworth Township Hall, 7pm

Feb. 10   “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” seminar, Edgetts Church, 6:30 pm

Feb. 11   “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” seminar continued, Edgetts Church, 8:30am-Noon

Feb. 11   Murder Mystery, North Bar, 7pm

Feb. 13   Ellsworth Township Board Meeting, 7pm

Feb. 14   Village Board Meeting, 7pm

Feb. 16   Luther Library Board Meeting, 10am

Feb. 17   No School – Teacher In-service Day

Feb. 20   No School – President’s Day

Feb.18    Valentine’s Dinner and A Movie, Library 5:00pm

Feb. 18   Mardi Gras Party, North Bar, 9pm

Feb. 18   Mardi Gras Party, Logger’s Landing, 9pm

Feb. 20   No School – President’s Day

Feb. 22   Lion’s Monthly Supper, 5-7pm, adults $7.00 – children $3.50

Feb. 25   Pine River Sports Boosters Auction, Lion’s Hall, Social Hour 6-7pm, Auction 7pm

Feb. 26   Daytona 500 Party(sponsored by Budweiser), Logger’s Landing,1pm

Feb. 29   Leap Day Party, North Bar, 3pm

Mar. 3 Destination Imagination Dinner Theater, Pine River High School, 5pm

WEEKLY:  Alcoholic Anonymous – Thursdays (St. Ignatius Church basement) 7pm
                     Pre-school Story Hour at the Library, Mondays, 11am-noon

                    Tutoring at the Library, Mondays 4-5pm

      St. Ignatius Catholic Church Free Community Supper

            If you’re in need of a warm meal, company or just bored, come join us at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church basement on March 6, 2012.  All are welcome – young & old.  There is no charge, only a wonderful meal.

      Pine River Area History Committee

     The Pine River Area History Committee is creating and collecting biographies and information on area residents to preserve our local history.  Luther, Tustin, and LeRoy comprise this undertaking.

        Special attention will be made to all military people to be included with branch, rank, etc. If you would like a family or person included in this information, please call Donna Long at( 231) 797-5164 for information.   

 Parks & Recreation Fundraiser

Mardis Gras parties will be held simultaneously at The North Bar and at Logger’s Landing on Saturday, February 18 beginning at 9:00 pm.  There will be a live country music band playing at Logger’s and a rock band playing at the North Bar.  Proceeds will go to the Parks and Recreation Committee.  

Library Booster News

     The Library Boosters are having a bake sale at the Lake Osceola State Bank in Luther on Friday, February 10^th beginning at 9am.  If you would like to donate items for the sale, they can be dropped off at the library on Thursday from 2-6pm or at the bank on Friday morning.  

Library News   

     “Valentine’s Dinner and a Movie.”  Bring your appetite and Valentine (spouse, kids, friend, etc.) to the Library on Saturday, February 18, at 5:00 pm for a potluck dinner and movie.  We will be showing “The Help” on our big screen after the potluck.  The potluck starts at 5:00pm, with the movie beginning at 5:30pm.  Bring a dish to pass and be our Valentine!              

If you would like your event on the community calendar or have an article for the newsletter, please call Gail at the library at 231-797-8006 or email at lutherlibrary@att. It is printed the last week of the month and distributed all over the Luther area.  If you would like to receive the Community Newsletter by email please let us know.

          State and Federal tax forms are available at the Library.

Representative Bumstead held “Office Hours” at the Library on Monday, January 30.  It was well attended by our local officials and area citizens. 

Roger’s Computer Tip          

           Dust collects in computers from every  day use. Don’t  let this happen to your

      computer.  Your processor can overheat  and will quit working. For a nominal fee of $20 you can have  Roger clean your computer at the Library.

        Great Lakes Energy “Rounding Up”

          The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999 more than $2 million dollars in grants have been awarded to charitable and community organizations throughout Great Lakes Energy’s 26-county service area, that stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits.

      The People Fund is made possible by the generosity of members who contribute a few cents each month by rounding-up their bill.  Non-profit community organizations are encouraged to apply so that the funds can be put to good use in local service areas.

       Non-profit organizations can apply for a grant through the People Fund by downloading the application from their website at gtlakes.com or by calling Great Lakes Energy, 1-888-485-2537, ext. 1313.

        “All you need is love.   But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt

     Library board meetings are held on the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 10:00am.  The meetings are open to the public.  

 Senior Center Information      Blood Pressure checks are scheduled at the Senior Center for the second Wednesday of each month and foot checks are scheduled for the second Friday of each month.  There is a $20 fee for this service with $5 of that going back to the Senior Center. 

                      Local Website Update:  

Lake County Website address:  lakecounty-michigan.com

Village of Luther Website address:  luthermi.com.  

Local Websites of Interest

     Did you know Lake County has a wonderful website?  Go to lakecountymichigan.com for information on Lake County .  The website includes information on lodging, recreation, dining, local communities and much more.  A calendar of events is included along with a beautiful photo gallery of Lake County .  Check it out!  

     The Village of Luther has its own website.  Go to Luther-mi.org and find great information in and around Luther.  You can search local attractions, trail and campgrounds (including maps).  The website offers links to local businesses and townships.