IRON RIVER—The kickoff event for Iron County’s 100+ Women Who Care will be held Wednesday, May 22, at George Young Recreational Complex. Registration begins at 5 p.m. (pre-registration is preferred), and the meeting will begin promptly at 6.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Crystal Falls Library has announced it has started an heirloom vegetable garden seed bank exchange.

A large cast has been working hard for months in preparation for the West End Players’ production of “The Sound of Music” at the Windsor Center in Iron River. There will be four performances from May 3 to 6. (West End Players photo)
IRON RIVER—One of the world’s most beloved musicals, “The Sound of Music,” will be presented this weekend at the Windsor Center here by the West End Players.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The historic Crystal Theatre has announced the eight summer events that comprise its 2013 “Gem of a Season.”

ALPHA—The first of the season Porter School Faire will be held on Saturday, May 4, at the Porter School Market Place in Alpha.

IRON COUNTY—CoVantage Credit Union employees will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, May 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at its Crystal Falls and the Iron River locations.

Fifth grade ladies--from left, Alyssa Dominici, Aspen Powell and Lily Stapleton--list career ideas at the West Iron County Tween Event co-sponsored by Northstar Health System on April 18 at the school.

The first ever cake decorating contest at the West Iron District Library April 20 drew these creative efforts from young book readers, who were inspired by their favorite literary works, including “Don’t Eat the Teacher,” “The Three Little Pigs,” “Way of the Ninja” and “Just a Daydream.” Showing their creations are (from left) Caiden Van Nice, 6; Gabriel Van Nice, 4; Torah Brindle, 2; Zari Brindle, 5; Hosanna Brindle, 7; Marly Mattson, 9; Nick Mattson, 8; and Jalyn Mattson, 7.

CASPIAN—The annual spring rummage Fundraiser Days at the Iron County Historical Museum starts this Friday, April 26.

IRON RIVER—The 46th annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo is seeking rodeo queen candidates. The 2013 queen application is now available on the www.upprorodeo.com website.