Armchair trips to view nature at Gallery Coffee Co. in Munising Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 A.M. This viewing will be Coastal Seas. From fearsome sharks to lowly urchins, 90 percent of marine creatures live in coastal waters. Protecting these habitats is a battle humanity must win.

Volunteer Opportunity: Feeding America Distributions in Munising Volunteers needed for Feeding America distributions in Munising on the 1st Wednesday monthly. Join with friends or colleagues. Location: Eden Lutheran Church parking lot, 1150 M-28, Munising, MI. Time: 11am-2pm. Contact Taylor Bosley, UPHCS Project Coordinator, at tbosley@uphcs.org. Dress for outdoor activity. Tasks include setup, packing, loading, client registration, and parking lot assistance. Prepare for physical activity. Notify UPHCS of any physical limitations. Flexible registration, cancellations accepted. Outdoor, drive-thru event. Be sure to sign up a few days before or on the day of the distribution.

Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show: Gardening & Healthy Living Join us at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed from April 12-14 at the Ruth Butler Building, UP State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, MI. Enjoy free educational presentations by MSU Extension on gardening, food preservation, and healthy meal planning. For more information, you can read about it on page 6. Don’t miss out!

Celebrating National Scrabble Day National Scrabble Day falls on April 13th each year, so mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate the love of words and wordplay! It’s amazing to think about how widely the game has spread, with versions in so many languages around the world. Do you have any favorite obscure words you like to use when playing Scrabble? It’s always fun to discover and utilize those hidden gems!