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Kits for Ukraine
With the war in Ukraine in the forefront of our minds as we plan for this 2022 Northern Michigan Relief Sale, we think of the kits MCC sends around the world. You may ask “What is a kit?” Each kit is a collection of specific items that are usually placed in a drawstring bag. There […]
Comforters for Ukraine
Do you have time to make a comforter before August 5th? Can you even make a comforter? Do you know how to get a comforter to Ukraine? Don’t worry we have you covered. There will be a new option this year to sponsor a comforter for Ukraine or possibly another place of need. You can […]
Focus on Ukraine
Starting in February, news media was saturated with information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The coverage was continuous for a couple of months. Gradually we heard less and less about what was happening. That does not mean that the situation is over and all is well in Ukraine. The truth is far from that. […]
You Are My Sunshine
You are my sunshine – My only sunshine – You make me happy – When skies are gray If you catch yourself humming or singing the song “You Are My Sunshine”. If you hear that song around you at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. There is a good reason. Why would that happen? The color […]
Here Comes 2022
It’s time and then some to be thinking of the 2022 Northern Michigan Relief Sale. Halfway through June… That means only about six weeks to go! It’s coming and coming fast. That means we need to get in gear. Are your craft projects done? Have you sorted out those books and garage sale items to […]
2021 Thank You
The 2021 Northern Michigan Relief Sale is now history. We say a great big thank you to God for a very good sale. We had moderate weather despite the predictions of rain. Temperatures were comfortable. Skies were partly sunny. The number of those attending may have been down a bit, but the final total was […]
Clifford Yoder Woodwork
These past few weeks, the workshop of Clifford Yoder was cleared out thoroughly. He has been gone for a number of years, but we found some of his woodwork in the basement of his house. These will be at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. I think they will probably be on the Auction. Clifford, Uncle […]
Blessing Bids 2021
It’s time to find out about the Blessing Bids for this year. First of all, what are Blessing Bids? They are donations to MCC projects that are taken during the Auction. In the morning and afternoon, the Auction halts for Blessing Bids. It is run like an Auction, but more than one person can be […]
