Community Calendar

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

• Plymouth Elks Lodge Friday Night Specials include: AUCE Fish; Chicken; Country Fried Steak; Jumbo Shrimp; Butterfly Pork Chops. Serving 5-8 p.m. Carry outs available 9355511. Open to the public. RC5081274.

• Knights of Columbus Parking lot Pulled Pork Drive through Dinner to benefit Operation Quiet Comfort from 4-6 p.m., 650 Columbus Drive, Plymouth. Cost is $10 per meal.

• Nelson’s Port-a-pit Fundraiser for Mission Trip from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shoe Show parking lot, Pilgrim Lane, Plymouth. Chicken $7.75; Pork Chops $7.75; Pit-tatoes $4.75. Amish Fried Pies $4 each or 3 for $11. Credit and debit accepted.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

• Plymouth Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St. Walleye Fish Sandwich with Fries Fundraiser. Cooked by Ralph Smith at Centier Bank from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for sandwich and fries. Bake Sale items available.

• Nelson’s Port-a-pit Fundraiser for Mission Trip from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shoe Show parking lot, Pilgrim Lane, Plymouth. Chicken $7.75; Pork Chops $7.75; Pit-tatoes $4.75. Amish Fried Pies $4 each or 3 for $11. Credit and debit accepted.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25

• Walk to promote Suicide Awareness at 2 p.m. in River Park Square, Plymouth. Come support family and friends and meet new people who want to share and spread love. Find support for you and others who are healing after a loss due to suicide. Contact Pam Lee of the Caring Coalition of Marshall County at caringcoalitionmc@gmail.com for more information or with questions.

• Church of the Heartland Trunk or Treat drive through from 3-5 p.m., 705 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth.

TUESDAY, OCT. 27

• Come today at 10:30 a.m. to learn the art of Needle-felting with Susan, owner of the new Blueberry Cottage Yarns and Wool Shop. This is a beginner’s class where you will have a choice of fall-themed shapes to make into a pin (for wear or adornment). Cost for the class is $10, which includes all supplies to make a finished product. This class is being held at the Life Enrichment Center/ Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Call (574)936-9904 to reserve your spot now.

• Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry, Argos UMC, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos is open from 9-11 a.m. Serving zip codes: 46501 and 46570. Call 574892-5645 with questions.

• Kiwanis Club of Plymouth meets from 12 pm-1pm at Opie’s. We “serve the children of the world” with a special focus on improving the lives of children in our community. Join us for lunch and informative speakers. New members are always welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28

• Parents with a child or loved one addicted to drugs and/or alcohol can find hope in Parents of Addicted Loved-ones (PAL). The founding principle of PAL is People helping people through the woods. We meet each Wednesday at 7 p.m. to educate, support, and help each other with issues arising from loving someone with an addiction.pal Groups are facilitated by a peer, someone walking the same path as you. While the focus is on parents with an addicted child, all family members and friends are welcome to attend PAL meetings.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

• Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. at Bob’s Cafeteria, 610 E. Jefferson St. Plymouth. Cost is $10. Pre-sale tickets only. Drive through pick up. Contact a Bread of Life volunteer or call 574-936-1006 for tickets

• Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry, Argos UMC, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos is open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Serving zip codes: 46501 and 46570. Call 574-892-5645 with questions.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

• YSC Gear and Expressions Dance studio are handing out candy from 3 to 5 p.m. Costume contest with over $300 in prizes! See YSC Gear for details on the contest. Must attend the event to qualify.

• Blessings in a Backpack is in need of items for their weekend bags. Poptarts, oatmeal, breakfast bars, single serving snack items, ramen noodles and canned pastas. Treat the Trunk from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church or Trinity United Methodist Church.

MONDAY, NOV. 2

• Oliver Ford, Beacon Credit Union, BP gas station, 1st Source Bank, WTCA, Dr. Joel Schumacher Family Medicine, The Pilot News, and Elks Lodge is collecting gently worn, cleaned winter coats today through Friday Nov. 20.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

• The Class of 1958 will meet at Christo’s Family Dining, at 11:30 am. If you have any questions call Marilee 936-2201.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

• Come join us for a bite to eat as you learn about Autumn Trace, Plymouth’s newest, premier Independent & Assisted Living Community. A representative from Veterans Affairs will also be present to explain the aid and attendance benefits financial assistance program available to eligible veterans and/or their surviving spouses. This event will take place at the Life Enrichment Center/marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. There is limited space, please RSVP to 574-936-9904 by Nov.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 6

• Attorneys with the Volunteer Lawyer Network organization continue to be at the Life Enrichment Center/ Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth two times a month to provide free legal advice. This service is by appointment only (no walk ins will be accepted). Please call 574936-9904 to schedule an appointment time.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

• Tenderloin Sandwich and Fries by Ralph Smith fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centier Bank parking lot on the northwest corner of Jefferson and Oak Rd. Cost is $10. Bake sale items available. Funds for Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church.

• Chili Fundraiser from 12-5:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. Cost is $5.

• Hope for Hurting Hearts is a one day grief retreat that will be held at Parkside Community Church in Argos located at 225 S. Michigan St. The event was designed to focus on healing from the loss of a loved one from a faith based perspective. The deadline to register is Oct. 24. The registration fee is $25 to cover the cost of lunch and supplies. Arrival time is 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 3 p.m. The event includes speakers, grief exercises, and small group interaction. Find Hope for Healing Hearts on Facebook. Email Shaw at boo_ sarae@yahoo.com or call 574-780-6777 to register or for more information.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

•Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing your type 2 diabetes. But where do you start? The Dining with Diabetes program can help! Dining with Diabetes consists of four sessions (Nov. 10, 17, 24 & Dec. 1) and a reunion. Adults with type 2 diabetes (or who are at risk) are invited to participate. Family members, caregivers, and support persons too. $25 per person/couple, includes notebook, demos and recipes. Reservations are required. This series will take place at the Life Enrichment Center/marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Karen Richey of the Marshall County Extension office will be the presenter. Please call 574-936-9904 to reserve your spot by Friday, Nov. 6.

• Susan, from Blueberry Cottage Yarns and Wool, will be back to help you create a Holiday Craft (a bendy). There is a $10 fee which includes all supplies to take home a finished craft. Join us at 10:30 a.m. This class will take place at the Marshall County Council on Aging/ Life Enrichment Center, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Space is limited, you must call us at (574)936-9904 to sign up for this fun class.