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Community Events
The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District and NEMCSA Head Start-Early Head Start program will hold registrations for 2013-14 on May 16 at the Hillman Head Start Center fom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 358-4641 or 358-4644. Participants should bring their child's immunization record and birth certificate, a proof of income, proof of residency and health insurance card. The Association of Lifelong Learners will host Rotary Club member Georgene Hildebrand for a presentation on the Rotary International project on May 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Alpena Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 358-7207. The Association of Lifelong Learners will hold a Moveable Feast at the 19th Hole in Alpena on May 16 beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call 358-7207. On Thursdays in May, the Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 16 at the APlex in Alpena from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The 'AMA Great Start Collaborative and Great Start to Quality Resource Center' will host an AMA GSC Childcare and Early Childhood Education Work Group on May 17. It will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Alpena Community College. Sessions cover topics like music and movement, child nutrition, kids growing up too fast, punishment vs. guidance, and more. There is a $5 registration fee. For more information or to register, call 354-8089. Art in the Loft will host a "Good Morning, Alpena" event on May 17. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. followed by a program at 7:30. The cost is $8 per person. Registration is required. For more information, call 354-4181. On Fridays in May, there will be a storytime and craft for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The Barton City Eagles on Sanborn Road will host a BBQ dinner on May 17 from 4-7 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6-12 and it's free for children under 6. To call in a carry-out order, phone 736-3050. The Fletcher Street Brewing Company in Alpena will host an annual auction May 17 at 6 p.m. The proceeds from the silent and live auctions will benefit Relay for Life Alpena County. Food and beverages will be available from the Brewery's regular menu. For more information, contact the Brewery. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 17 at the Mio-AuSable School in Mio from 1-6:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Rogers City will host its third annual Autism Awareness 5K Run-Walk on May 18 beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 8:00 at the Lakeside Park Pavilion. This year's event will feature a new "Kids One Mile Run." For more information, to become a sponsor, or to register, visit 'R-C Autism Run dot com.' (CLICK HERE) The 15th Annual Scramble for Friends four-person golf scramble will be held at the Rivers Edge Golf Club in Alpena on May 18. Check-in runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and tee-off is at 10:00. The cost is $90, which includes 18 holes, a golf cart, a sleeve of balls and a goody bag, lunch, door prizes and a hole-in-one contest. For more information, call Judy Burns at (989) 356-3231. The Barton City Eagles Auxiliary on Sanborn Road will host a spring tea party and wacky fashion show on May 18 at 12 noon. Ladies young and old are welcome to attend. A homemade hat or one bought and embellished is required. The cost is $4 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6-12 and it's free for those under 6. For more information, call (989) 736-3050. The annual Alpena-Area-Wide clean-up day will be held on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the M-32 Transfer Station. Workers will be accepting up to 10 tires per household (extra tires will cost $1 each), furniture, white goods and electronics. No household trash will be accepted. Donations will be accepted. The Alpena Senior Center will host an Older Americans Month Celebration Dinner on May 19 at 1 p.m. Attendees can meet the Outstanding Older Citizen for 2013 and help pay homage to members of the '100-Plus Club.' Tickets are $5 and should be purchased in advance. For more information, contact the Center. The First Annual Alpena Bike Fest will be held May 17-19 at the Show Grounds on French Road. 100 percent of the event's proceeds will go towards the Alpena Soup Kitchen. The event will include camping, live bands, biker games, and vendors. The cost is $5 per person for each day of camping or $20 per couple for the weekend. For more information, contact Randy at (989) 614-1463 or Rich at (810) 300-2599. A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held on May 19 for Michael Klein and Dylan Ross, two Hillman High School students who have been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournament on the Gold Coast of Australia in July. The dinner will be held at Hillman High School from 12-4 p.m. The two boys are also selling raffle tickets for two separate prizes - a .308 rifle and a fishing equipment package. Tickets are $10 each. In addition, the boys are looking for sponsors to make donations for their cause. For more information, call (989) 916-7130 or (989) 464-4958. The Association of Lifelong Learners will host Chef Kurt Pratel on May 20 for a presentation on preparing chicken for the French dish Coq Au Vin from 1-4 p.m. in room 104 of the Center Building at Alpena Community College. Attendees should bring two sharp knives and an apron. For more information or to register, call 358-7207. On May 20, the Teen Book Club will meet at the Alcona High School Media Center from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There will be free books and snacks. The event is open to teens ages 12-18. The program is sponsored by the library and the Friends of the Library. For more information, call 724-6796. On May 20 there will be a free Zumba class for everyone at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Call 724-6796 for more information. The Alpena Senior Center will host Annie Hepburn of Extendicare on May 20 for a presentation on rehab and therapy at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Center. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet on May 21 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena from 6:30-9 p.m. Anyone who is interested may attend. The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District and NEMCSA Head Start-Early Head Start program will hold registrations for 2013-14 on May 21 at the Alcona Head Start Center fom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 358-4641 or 358-4644. Participants should bring their child's immunization record and birth certificate, a proof of income, proof of residency and health insurance card. The Association of Lifelong Learners will host retired Alpena Police Sgt. Phil Wiser on May 21 for a presentation on the history of the Alpena Police Department from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Alpena County Library. For more information, call 358-7207. The Alpena Garden Club and Alpena County Library will host Professional Gardener, Author and Educator Janet Macunovich for a seminar called "Designing the Small Flower Garden" on June 1. Sign-in will begin at 12 noon, with the program starting at 1:00. The program is free but pre-registration is required by MAY 21. For more information or to register, call 356-9589. There will be a leadership roundtable on May 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the Fairview Coffee Shop. For more information, call (989) 826-5777. On May 21, the Alcona Book Club will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 12-1 p.m. The selection for May is "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. For more information, call 724-6796. The Alcona Health Centers and Alcona County Library will present "Dining with the Docs" on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alcona Health Center in Lincoln. The topic will be 'medical history tidbits' with Dr. Calvin Maestro. The event includes dinner, with no charge. Participants must register by calling 724-6796. There will be an artist reception on May 21 for the East Shore Art Guild at the Harrisville Branch of the Alcona County Library from 1-2 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. The art will be on display through May 29. For more information, contact the Library. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 21 at Atlanta High School from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Thunder Bay Lighthouse Preservation Society will meet on May 21 at 5 p.m. at the Alpena Yacht Club to conduct their section of the "Adopt A Street" clean-up. A potluck dinner will follow, then the group's regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Skibbe at (989) 464-2988. The Association of Lifelong Learners will join Lynn Morrison for a hike on the Bell Bay Trail, highlighting the ghost town of Bell, on May 22 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Attendees can park at the Besser Natural Area. For more information, call 358-7207. The Alcona County Library Board will meet on May 22 at the Mikado branch at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the library. The Alpena Senior Center will host a registration date for Senior Project Fresh on May 22 from 9-10:30 a.m. The program provides older adults who qualify with unprocessed, Michigan-grown products from authorized farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Michigan. For more information about the program, contact the Center. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 22 at the Fairview Mennonite Church from 1-6:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Association of Lifelong Learners will join Artist Barb Beem for a class on drawing with ink on May 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Madeline Briggs Center on the Alpena Community College campus. The cost is $15. There will be a second part of the class on May 30. For more information, call 358-7207. On Thursdays in May, the Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact the library. Purple Martin Mania returns to Rogers City May 23-27. It will kick off Thursday night with a speech by Child Advocate and Author Jeanne Fowler at the Rogers City branch of the Presque Isle County Library at 6 p.m. The event continues Saturday with a sidewalk chalk and art contest, a pet walk, an ice cream social, a dance in downtown Rogers City from 8-11 p.m., the release of remembrance wish lanterns at 10:30 and city bonfire at North Shore Park. Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lewiston will host its annual rummage sale on May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a food tent. For more information, contact the church. On Fridays in May, there will be a storytime and craft for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The Alpena Senior Center will host a free lunch for veterans on May 24 to honor fallen comrades in advance of Memorial Day. For more information, contact the Center. The Alpena Senior Center will host a presentation on bike safety on May 24 at 10:30 a.m. It will be led by Officer Gohl from the Alpena City Police Department. For more information, contact the Center. The Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 2496 in Alpena will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on May 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the hall on Connon Street. The cost is $6 for adults, and $3 for children. For more information, call Roxann (989) 916-5830. There will be a pancake breakfast at the Steiner Museum on May 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call (989) 848-5362. There will be a Memorial Day cookout on May 25 from 12-6 p.m. at the Luzerne American Legion. For more information, call (989) 826-5950. There will be a "Nature's Best Farmers Market" on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boney Park, just off M-72 near downtown Fairview. There will be a car trunk sale on May 25 at the Living Water Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spaces are available for $5 each. For more information, contact Diana McGregor at (989) 826-5143. New Life Lutheran Church in Spruce will host its annual Garden Festival on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes a garden tent with green plants, perennials, and annuals. There will also be hand-crafted items, homemade baked goods, pantry items, hand-crafted cards and more. A luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the church. Hope Lutheran Church in Hubbard Lake will host its 7th annual rummage sale on May 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The sale includes household goods, sporting goods, clothing, books, and more. Snacks will be available. For more information, contact the church. The Lincoln Depot is holding a Perennial Plant and Bake Sale on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Fisk and Lake Streets in Lincoln. For more information, contact the depot. Forty Mile Point Lighthouse, just north of Rogers City, will host its 13th annual Open House May 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The public will be allowed to view the light tower, museum, 1912 Calcite Pilot House, and fog signal building. There will be an arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday. All events are free to attend. For more information, call 734-4587 or visit 'www dot 40 Mile Point Lighthouse dot org.' (CLICK HERE) There will be a rummage and bake sale at Living Water Lutheran Church on May 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information, call (989) 826-5143. The Knitting Klub and Crochet will meet on May 28 at the Harrisville Branch of the Alcona County Library from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All levels are welcome. For more information, call 724-6796. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 28 at the Lafarge North America Maintenance Conference Room in Alpena from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Presque Isle County Library's Grand Lake Branch will host a free class called "Get to Know Your iPad" over three separate Tuesdays beginning on May 28 from 1-2 p.m. Class size is limited and registration is required. For more information, call 595-5051 or 734-2477. The Alpena Senior Center will host Dave Moore for a talk about model trains on May 28 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Center. The Alpena Senior Center will host Dave Moore for a talk on Rail Excursions on authentic inspection cars called "Speeders" or "Jiggers" on May 28 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Center. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 29 at Alpena High School from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on May 29 at the Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Alpena Senior Center will host members of the Alpena Garden Club for a presentation on composting tips and tricks on May 29 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Center. Hope Lutheran Church will host a community family night on May 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. A light meal will be served from 5:30-6:15 p.m., followed by a program from 6:15-7 p.m. There will be music and parenting sessions for the adults, and lessons and crafts for kids of all ages. RSVP's are requested but not required - for more information, call 727-3206. Sign-ups for Hillman Bengals Youth Football and Cheerleading will be held on May 28-29 at Hillman Elementary School from 6-8 p.m. It's open to kids entering grades 6-8. For more information, contact Craig at (989) 255-5374 or JoAnna at 464-2707. On Thursdays in May, the Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The Alpena Senior Center will host Jennifer Gruske from Northern Hearing on May 30 for a presentation on hearing loss beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Center. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on May 31 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. Organizers are planning a Grayling to Oscoda Multi-Loop 200 Mile Garage, Yard and Side-of-the-Road Sale for May 31 and June 1. For more information, call (989) 826-5777. There will be a WOTM Rummage and Bake Sale on May 31 and June 1 at the Mio Moose Lodge. For more information, call (989) 826-6081. On Fridays in May, there will be a storytime and craft for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The Alpena Senior Center will host a Soup and Salad Card Party on May 31. A meal will be served from 5-6 p.m., followed by games from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, contact the Center. Grace Episcopal Church in Long Rapids will hold a homemade soup, sandwich and pie supper on May 31 from 4-7 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted with half the proceeds going to an organization or person in need. For more information, contact the church. The Alpena County Fair Queens Pageant will host a sign-up period for contestants on June 1 at the Alpena County Fairgrounds main office from 12-4 p.m. The entry fee is $20. For more information, contact the Fair Office. Hospice of Michigan, the CA/N Team and Baby Pantry, and the Exchange Club of Alpena are hosting their 13th annual golf outing on June 1 at the River's Edge Golf Course. It includes 18 holes of golf with lunch and a cart. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10:00. The cost is $75 per person ($60 for River's Edge members), $300 per team and $500 per Gold Sponsorship team. There will also be prizes, a hole-in-one contest and a putting contest for cash prizes. For more information, call Tyler Bartosh at 356-6133. Thunder Bay Junior High in Alpena will host 'Girls on the Run' on June 1. Registration begins at 8:30, with the run starting at 9:30. The event is a non-competetive, untimed 5K run open to the public. A $5 donation fee will benefit the Girls On The Run Sunrise Side Scholarship Fund. Anyone interested in volunteering for the event can find more information by calling Cathy Goike at (989) 358-7970. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 583 of Alpena and the Agent Orange Riders Chapter 1 of Alpena are holding a town hall meeting on June 1 at the VFW Hall on Connon Street beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting will focus on the effects of the defoliant Agent Orange used in Vietnam and Korea on vets and their children. There will be service officers present to help vets in need. The Michigan Moving Wall will also be there. For more information, contact the VFW. Spruce Lutheran Church will host a rummage sale on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It will feature clean, gently used items (no clothing). For more information, contact the church. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on June 5 at the Alpena Mall from 1-6:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Daughters of Isabella Circl 975 will meet June 6 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Social Hall in Alpena. All members are urged to attend. A farwell concert entitled "Goodbye Until Tomorrow" will be held on June 7 at 7 p.m. at Huron Shores Fellowship. It will feature a collection of musical theatre and choral pieces sung by Molly Stricker and guest artists. Donations will be accepted with the proceeds going towards Molly's college fund. The Rogers City Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Spring Arts and Craft Show on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Westminster Park. Admission is free. The Kiwanis will be serving their famous whitefish sandwiches during the event. For more information contact Deb at 734-7011 or Barb at 734-4587. Mark Thompson, author of a new pictorial history book on Presque Isle County, will hold a book signing during Rogers City Spring Fest at Westminster Park on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Otsego County Sportsplex is hosting a summer day camp Monday through Friday from June 10-Aug. 23 (except July 1-7). It's open to students ages 4-13 and the camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The kids can swim, skate and play daily. The cost is $27 per day or $110 per week. For more information, call (989) 731-3546. The Presque Isle County Library will sponsor a summer reading program for kids ages 3-13 from June 11 through July 26. Registration is required. For more information, call Don Dimick at 734-2477. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on June 11 at the Hillman High School Media Center from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on June 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Alpena from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Organizers of the 2013 Alpena Fourth of July Fireworks show are currently accepting donations for their annual "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser. This years contestants are Alpena Community College President Olin Joynton, Alpena Senior Center Executive Director Grace Marshall, Alpena Chamber of Commerce Director Jackie Krawczak, Alpena High School Principal Matt Poli, Alpena Firefighter Andy Marceau, Alpena CRTC Commander Col. Bryan Teff, and Alpena Mayor Matt Waligora. The kisser will be revealed on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the community development building on Chisholm Street. For more information, contact the Alpena Chamber of Commerce. The Alpena Symphony Orchestra will hold its June concert, entitled "Scenes of Summer" on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpena High School Auditorium. The concert will be led by Alpena High School Band director Bonnie Moore, and will feature the newly-formed ASO String Seminar, which is directed by Eric Lawson. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Neimann's Family Market or from orchestra members. They will also be available at the door. For more information, call Andrea Arbuckle at 354-5139. Mark Thompson, author of a new pictorial history book on Presque Isle County, will hold a book signing at the Presque Isle Harbor Boat Show on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2013 Presque Isle County Relay for Life will be held June 22-23, from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Rogers City High School. For more information, contact Tina Kowalski at 734-8260 or Linda Ide at 351-0851. To sign up or make a donation, visit 'www dot Relay for Life dot org slash Presque Isle County M-I.' (CLICK HERE) The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on June 28 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Alpena County Fair Queens Pageant will host a sign-up period for contestants on July 6 at the Alpena County Fairgrounds main office from 12-4 p.m. The entry fee is $20. For more information, contact the Fair Office. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet on July 16 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena from 6:30-9 p.m. Anyone who is interested may attend. The Alpena County Fair will present the Georgia Sattelites in concert, with opening act Bobbing for Piranhas, on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the gate. A cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. All fair board members have tickets, and 10 percent of the proceeds will be divided between Relay for Life and Friends Together. For more information, contact the Fair Office. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on July 26 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on August 30 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet on Sept. 17 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena from 6:30-9 p.m. Anyone who is interested may attend. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on Sept. 27 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on Oct. 25 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet on Nov. 12 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena from 6:30-9 p.m. Anyone who is interested may attend. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on Nov. 22 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary. The Alpena Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host a used book sale on Dec. 20 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Auxiliary.
Ongoing Events
The Salvation Army is offering Energy Assistance Outreach Services in Alpena to address the heating needs of those most vulnerable this winter. Programs are available for a variety of income levels. If you are struggling to pay your monthly bills, set up an appointment with a local caseworker. For more information, call 358-2769. The Alpena Light of Hope Clubhouse, part of Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health, is an organization that provides psychological rehabilitation for adults with mental illness. That includes transitional employment for people who are in various stages of job readiness. The program can provide benefits for both individuals and employers. For more information, call 356-8468. District Health Department No. 4, Alpena Regional Medical Center, the Alpena Cancer Center, and the American Cancer Society are again sponsoring free women's cancer screenings for women under 65 who are uninsured or who have limited coverage and limited income. The screenings will take place in Alpena, Atlanta, Harrisville, Hillman, Lincoln, Onaway, Oscoda, Ossineke, and Rogers City. Call 356-4507 or 1-800-221-0294 for specific dates and to register. Appointements are necessary and space is limited. District Health Department No. 4 offers a free breast and cervical screening program for women ages 40-64 who qualify. Insurance is accepted. Both breast and cervical cancer are curable if detected early. The department currently has openings in its September screening clinics. To register for a screening, call 356-4507 or 1-800-221-0294. CASE Exchange Student Programs is searching for volunteer host homes in this area for high school-aged exchange students from Asia, Europe, and South America. Arriving in August, the students are well-screened, speak English and have their own spending money. Families with or without children are encouraged to offer their hospitality. For more information, call 1-800-458-TEEN. HPC Credit Union is now accepting donations for the Huron Humane Society. Items needed include cat food, kitty litter, dog treats, dog beds, leashes and collars, paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent and office supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the credit union. Catholic Human Services of Alpena's Prevention Department has a community presentation on Prescription Drugs available to groups in Northern Michigan. The presentation takes about 20 minutes. Groups interested in the presentation can contact Donna Hardies at Catholic Human Services by calling 356-6385, ext 23. Northeast Michigan Affordable Housing is offering help to people facing forclosure or having difficulties making mortgage payments. All of its services are free. For more information, call 1-866-229-6471. 'The Caring Place Adult Day Care Center' in Alpena offers a safe and stimulating environment for stroke survivors, people with Alzheimers disease or dimentia, or those who just can't stay home alone. For more information, call 358-7928. The Salvation Army is Encouraging area boys in grades 1 through 5 to join the Explorer Adventure Corps program, which meets at The Salvation Army building on North Second Ave. in Alpena on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the group, contact the Salvation Army. The NEO Teen Helpline (1-800-272-8336) is now taking calls from teens who need someone to talk to, and feel there is no one around to listen. Callers can discuss any problem. All calls are confidential and can be anonymous. Phones are open weekdays from 2 to 9 p.m. Staff members of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District are available to speak to different groups around the Northeast Michigan Region. The AMA ESD hopes to better communicate with area communities about the programs and services it offers. To learn more about booking a speaker for your event, call 354-3101. As part of an emergency shelter grant, the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is offering Rental / Utility and Eviction / Foreclosure assistance for qualifying households in Northeast Michigan. To prescreen, call the crisis prevention program at 989-471-3277 Or toll-free at 1-866-270-0687. ----- Ongoing Weekly or Monthly Awareness Events ----- Ossineke United Methodist Church is offering a unique style of service involving worship, singing and talking to God using the style of Taize. The services will be offered the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the church. The East Shore Art Guild and Gallery will hold free open art work sessions every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Alcona County EMS Building on M-72. Participants must bring their own art supplies. For more information contact: Bernie Blaszak at (989) 724-6347. Friends Together will host "Guys Like Us," an event especially for men with a cancer experience, every Wednesday at 10 a.m. The event takes place at the Friends Together Center (1013 State Street, Alpena). For more information, contact Friends Together at 356-3231. Friends Together will host "Friends Together Weekly" events for everyone touched by cancer on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. The events will take place at the Friends Together Center (1013 State Street, Alpena). For more information, contact Friends Together at 356-3231 The East Shore Art Guild will hold free art work sessions every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Alcona County EMS building. Bring your own art supplies. Call Bernie at (989) 724-6347 for more information. The Posen branch of the Presque Isle County Library will hold knitting and crocheting sessions from 10 until noon every Friday. All levels are welcome, and one-on-one instructions are available. For more information, call (989) 766-2233. Friends Together will host "Caregivers Connect" events on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdayof each month at 6 p.m. The programs are free and take place at the Friends Together Center (1013 State Street, Alpena). For more information, contact Friends Together at 356-3231. The Caregiver Support Group invites anyone caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease to join them at their regular meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at Cabin Creek Coffee in Alpena. For more information, call 356-1030 or 657-9069. The Circle of Parents, Kinship Care Group meets every Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alpena Senior Center. The group is for grandparents and other caregivers raising children. Hospice of the Sunrise Shore is hosting two monthly support groups. One meets in Alpena on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Suite 201 of "The Center Building" on Second Avenue. The other meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at 150 S. Third Street in Rogers City. For more information, call 1-800-664-8587. Reformers Unanimous, a group seeking to help people with addicitions, meets every Friday night at the Mio Baptist Church from 7-9 p.m. The program is free and open to all adults. For more information, call 989-745-4432. The Alpena Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on the final Monday of each month (the 3rd Monday of May and December) in 2009 in the Alpena Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 354-4912 or 356-0475. Hospice of Michigan Looking for Volunteers - in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties. Call Sally (989) 358-4293 or Anna (989) 358-4294 for information. Community Prayer Meetings - At 12 noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the Alpena Civic Center. Local pastors and lay persons pray for Government, Schools, and Businesses in the non denominational sessions. All are welcome. Alpena County Alzheimers Support Group - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:00am First Presbyterian Church in Alpena. Montmorency County Alzheimer's Support Group - Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM At Medilodge Of Hillman. For more information, call 742-45 81 Adult Day Care Center Assistance - Available through District Health Department 4... Call your local District 4 Health Office For More Information. District Health Department 4 offers various Immunization Clinics. Call your local District 4 Health Office For Dates and times or for More Information. District Health Department No. 4 offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for those who qualify. For more information Call your local District 4 Health Office For More Information. Women, Infant and Children free supplemental Food services are available through District Health Department No. 4 by appointment. Call your local District 4 Health Office For More Information. District Health Department No. 4 welcomes new WIC Bridge Cards as of November 14. For more information on who the cards can help, contact the Health Department. District Health Department No. 4 delivers home health care services and makes house calls. Call your local District 4 Health Office For More Information. District Health Department No. 4 in Alpena offers Reproductive Health Services for men and women of childbearing age by appointment. Parental consent for teens is not necessary but is strongly encouraged. Call your local District 4 Health Office For More Information. The Alpena Police Department is offering free cable gun locks to area gun owners. They are provided by Project Child Safe and there is a maximum of four per person. They are available any time during the day at the department headquarters. Reformers Anonymous, an international addictions program, will be held at the Mio Baptist Church every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. The program is free and open to all adults 18 and older. For more information, call 826-3944 or visit www.reformu.com. |
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