Tahnoney Anderson and Jenn Blank, co-organizers of the group Iron County 100+ Women Who Care, look over registration forms, which have already started coming in.
IRON COUNTY—Contributing to our neighbors in a time of need is nothing new to those living in a small, close-knit community, and that is precisely what a newly-formed local organization aims to do.

CRYSTAL FALLS—This Friday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Forest Park PTO Carnival will take place in the high school gym for elementary students.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Crystal Falls Tufts Rondon VFW is the place to be on Sunday, April 21 for a “toe-tapping” afternoon of music and dancing or just listening pleasure.

CASPIAN—The study committee on “What Women Have Contributed to the Growth of Iron County,” as homemakers, business owners, professional occupations, politically and especially through volunteerism, has been a project of the Iron County Historical and Museum Society for almost a year.

Area children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt March 19 at the West Iron District Library. The event was held in conjunction with story hour and a crafting session for children and parents alike.

IRON RIVER—In response to the great public support for the “Always Patsy Cline” concert last summer, the Friends of Camp Batawagama (FOCB) have decided to sponsor two “Elvis is in the Building” concerts this summer on July 10 and July 12 at the Windsor Center.

ALPHA—The Iron County Chamber of Commerce will present the second annual End of Summer Blues Fest here on Aug. 24.

The Iron County Chamber of Commerce selected a new board of directors at its meeting March 28. The new board members are (front row, from left) Sassy Klein, Director Bob Black, Rich Battye, (back row) Dennis Divoky and Darren Mercier. Absent were Dan Wheeler and Claudia Magnet.

The Glacial Gardeners Master Gardener Association helped youngsters get their seed planting started for summertime flowers at the Windsor Center’s Spring Craft and Garden Show on Saturday, March 23. Iron Conservation District and MSU Extension Service also offered activities for young gardeners.

Take some spring home! Jean Ralston and Ryan Meske of Miners State Bank hold some of the daffodil plants given away during the Home, Business and Outdoor Rec Expo, held in Iron River March 23.