The Friends of Wetzel State Park are hosting two upcoming events in April to benefit the park. First, they are hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, and then a park clean-up day on Saturday, April 25. Wetzel State Park is located in Lenox Township in Macomb County.

The fundraising dinner will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Association, located at 35800 28 Mile Road in New Haven. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12, and children 5 or under are free. In addition to dinner, participants can expect lots of fun, guest speakers and a silent auction. All proceeds go towards park improvements, such as park benches, signage, trees and trail maintenance.

The Friends of Wetzel State Park have also scheduled the 11th Annual Park Clean-up for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The check-in station is located at the end of 27 Mile Road, west of Werderman Road, at the remote controlled flying field. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and participants are asked to bring work gloves, boots, and rain gear.

For more information about these events, or to purchase advance tickets for the spaghetti dinner, contact the friends group at 586-254-2493 or 586-598-8018, or visit their Web site at www.fowsra.org. For more information about the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to participate in these events, contact the park at 810-765-5605 (or TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/wetzel.

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance. Cost is $24 for resident annual and $6 for resident daily. A non-resident annual is $29 and a non-resident daily is $8.

Join the DNR in celebrating the 90th anniversary of Michigan State Parks this year. Activities are planned throughout the year. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/dnr.