OSCEOLA COUNTY — The following is a list of community events happening in and around the area. If you have an event you would like posted on the calendar, or if any information is incorrect, contact cathie.crew@pioneergroup.com:
The Dewings Center in LeRoy will host musical artists The Digger and Straight Forward Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m., Oct. 14 at 202 S. Albert St., LeRoy. The Digger will perform originals, along with covers of Neil Young, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Straight Forward Bluegrass will perform original and traditional bluegrass, gospel and country. Cost of admission is a donation at the door.
The Evart Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 14 at the Depot, 200 S. Main St., Evart. For more information visit evartmainstreet.com/farmers-market.
St. Paul Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 at 22275 Four Mile Road, Reed City. Features crafts, books, bake sale, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and a drawing at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Amazing Grace Acres Church will host a Fall Festival from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 14 at 762 W. Woodland Park Dr., Bitely. Everyone is welcome to participate in games, prizes, a candy walk, hotdog lunch and crafts.
Sears Food Pantry will host the Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 3 p.m., Oct. 16, at the Osceola County Fairgrounds, 101 Recreation Ave., Evart. No early pick-up, no holds and no second trips through before all in line have received their initial donation. Limit 4 household pickups per vehicle. Requests should be made in writing and accompanied by a picture ID.
The Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candy Drive to collect treats for the upcoming Halloween in the Park from 12 to 4 p.m., Oct. 17 at Westerberg Park in Reed City. Drop off your donations of individually wrapped bags of candy at the chamber office, 200 N. Chestnut St., Reed City and be entered for a chance to win $10 in Reed City Cash.
Toys for Tots is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys now through Dec. 1. Donation boxes are located at Leutz Pro Fix; Dollar General; Pompeii’s Pizza; Family Dollar; B.C. Pizza; Sixth & Main; Barnette’s Auto; Get Crafty; Sour Apple; AJ Event Center; Evart Moose Lodge; June Berry Cottage; Lamplighter Café; KC Liquor; Rusty Gold Antiques; Paris Plus; M&J Furniture; Ventra; and Evart Pharmacy.
The Reed City High School marching band is hosting its annual Glow Show Invitational, a showcase of marching bands with a unique twist at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21 at the Reed City High School football field. Tickets are $10 and are available from participating school bands or online at reedcitybands.org/shop.
Trinity Lutheran Church and School will host its annual Harvestfest Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 21 at 19778 US-10, Reed City. Dinner will include pork roast, potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut and sausage, meatballs, squash, spaetzle, apple crisp and pies. Cost is $9 for ages 11 and up; $6 for ages 5 to 10; $3 for ages 3 to 4; and free for under age 2. Dine in or carry out. Proceeds support school activities.
The Crossroads Recreation Connection of Reed City along with Folkal Point Trails will host a Youth Off-Road Bike Race starting at 9 a.m., Oct. 28 at the CRC Bike Park at Westerberg Park on Elm Street in Reed City. Winners will receive free bikes. Helmets required to race. Registration is free. For more information call 207-520-0492.
The Evart UAW Local 2270 will host a Haunted Park from 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 27 and 28 at Riverside East Park, 6 Mile Road, Evart. Enjoy a walk around the park as you encounter frightening things you’ve only seen in your nightmares. Concessions, donuts and cider will be available. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by and adult. Entry fee is $$5. Proceeds will support Breakfast with Santa. Anyone wishing to create a scary scene or volunteer at the event may contact Rebecca Hubbard at 231-660-3443.
Angels of Action is sponsoring a “Light up the Night Raffle” to support ongoing programs. Tickets are $10 and are available now at Century 21 White House Realty, Verified Title Agency in Canadian Lakes, Sweeny Holbeck Edison Insurance Agency, Royal View Assisted Living and at Angels of Action in Big Rapids. Drawing will be Nov. 3. No need to be present to win.
The Morley Community Center is seeking vendors to participate in the annual Christmas Bazaar scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 2, at 151 E. 7th St., Morley. To reserve a space call 231-856-4496.
The Reed City Area District Library will host the following events at the library, 829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. For more information visit reedcitylibrary.org or call 231-832-2131.
• Story Hour for ages 3-6: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
• Little Explorers Story Time for ages 0-3: 2 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
• Family Board Game: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Community Room.
• Meet and Greet: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Meet the library’s new assistant director and grab some snacks.
• Lulu the Wonder Chicken: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Meet a prize-winning feathery friend.
• Halloween at the Library: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Stop by to snag a tasty treat.
• Indoor Story Walk: Ninja Red Riding Hood, presented in full color and braille text.
Catholic Charities of West Michigan will host the St. Gianna Baby and Toddler Pantry from 3 to 5 p.m., at Evart United Methodist Church, 619 N. Cherry St., Evart on the following dates: Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. They will be distributing cases of diapers, wipes and creams for low-income families with children 0-36 months of age.
The Evart Car Club will be meet the 2nd Tues of each month at 7 p.m. in the Family Room of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9878 US 10, Evart. Enter on the east side of the church. For more info visit evartcarclub.com or call Doug Trembath at 231- 233-4763.
The Free Methodist Church in Evart will host “Osceola Higher Ground,” a fun, free activity for the entire family, at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, at 6151 95th Ave., Evart. Spring classes may include, but are not limited to, healthy lifestyles, crafts, family literacy, drug awareness, parenting and finance. Classes are offered for adults and student each week. Kids programing for ages 4-12. Nursery available for ages 3 and under. For more information contact Jan Kage or Deb Booher at 231-779-1888 or email highergroundwex@loveincwexfordosceola.org.
The Salvation Army of Big Rapids hosts a Fresh Start Baby Pantry open to families with children under age 5 in Mecosta, Osceola, Lake and Newaygo counties. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information visit sabigrapids.org or call 231-796-5597.
Crossroads Community Church, 110 S. Main St., Evart is hosting Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30 p.m., every Monday. Find answers with others that are on the same journey. For more information visit cccevart.org. or call 231-734-1100.
The Reed City Heritage Museum is open from 1-4 p.m. Friday through Tuesday at 138 W. Slosson Ave., Reed City. Admission is free. Groups are welcome.
The Crossroads Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City, on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Those interested are welcome to attend without being a member. Any level of quilter is encouraged to attend.
The Reed City Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 831 S. Chestnut St., Reed City.
The Reed City Senior Center at 219 E. Todd Ave., hosts the following events weekly: Wednesdays at noon — Fun Bingo; Thursdays at noon- Euchre; Friday — doors open at 10:30 a.m., Early Bird at 11:30 a.m. and Regular Bingo at noon. The first Wednesday of each month there will be a potluck at 11:30 a.m. For further information regarding activities or volunteering call 231-832-2676.