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Community Events
On Fridays in July a Storytime and Craft for Children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. Celebrate Ice Cream Month at the Alpena Senior Center with Ice Cream Sundaes every Friday with their meal. For more information, contact the center. Long Rapids Grace Episcopal Church will hold an ice cream social on Friday, July 30, from 4-7 p.m. The event also includes other dinner selections. A free will offering will be accepted. For more information, contact the church. The 2nd Annual Wayne Lee Memorial Scramble for a Home will take place July 30 at the Rivers Edge Golf Club in Alpena. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. A $1 million shootout will begin at 1:45 p.m. The event also includes large hole-in-one prizes, a 4-person scramble, food, entertainment and other things. Benefits will go towards Faith and Hope Hospitality House. For more information, call 356-7314. Hillman United Methodist Church is holding a Vacation Bible School July 26 through July 30. Kids in grades kindergarten through 6 are welcome to participate. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. For more information, contact Diane (742-3045) or the church (742-3014). The Yngling North American Championships (sailboat race) is August 5th through 8th on Thunder Bay at the Alpena Harbor. Boats will launch at noon, Thursday, August 5th. Racing is 10 am, Friday through Sunday, August 6-8. Best view for spectators is the breakwall. On Saturday, July 31, the 2nd Mud Bog will take place in Millersburg. Starting time is 3 p.m. with registration from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $20; for drivers 12 & up its $6 and for those 5-11 its $1. Angels of the Roof will hold a garage sale at 7934 Kauffman Road on July 30-31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. All proceeds will benefit Angels of the Roof. The group will accept donations for the sale at the same location through Wednesday, July 28 (No clothes, please). A Fletcher Employees Reunion is taking place July 31 on Fletcher Street in Alpena beginning at 12 noon. The event includes a 7 a.m. golf tournament, buffet at the VFW Hall on Fletcher Street, and a tour of the Brewery and Maritime Building. For more information or to confirm plans, call John at 356-9466 or e-mail greennancy@yahoo.com. For more information on the golf, call Paul at 354-8764. Pickin’ for People, a live Bluegrass and Gospel music show, will take place August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Beaver Lake Community Church. Donations will be accepted to benefit Joseph's Storehouse Food Pantry. Dessert and ice cream will be served after the open mike event. For more information, call 379-4123. The Alpena County Plaza Pool is hosting swim lessons in several sessions (including Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13, Aug. 16-20). Lessons for levels 4-6 will run each day from 8-9 a.m., levels 1-2 from 9-10 a.m. and infant and preschool classes run from 10-10:30 a.m. Also, Wet-N-Wild swims will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-2:30 (cost is $1). For more information contact the Plaza Pool or visit alpena plaza pool dot com (CLICK HERE). Farm Bureau members are invited to participate in the Huron Shores County Farm Bureau annual Policy Development Process. A meeting will be held August 2 at the Alcona County EMS Building at 6:30 p.m. Participants can voice their concerns about issues pertinent to the agricultural industry. For more information, contact the Huron Shores County Farm Bureau Office at 358-0050. On Aug. 2, a Get Crafty for Adults will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The craft for August is a Watercolor Art Card Workshop with Mary Iwanski. The cost is $5 for supplies. Call 724-6796 to register. On Aug. 3, a Drop in Craft for Children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information, contact the library. On Tuesday, August 3, country singer Billy Dean will perform at The Opera House in Cheboygan at 7:30 p.m. Billy has chosen to designate a percentage of his profits from the show to the Nashville Flood Relief Program. Tickets are available from the Box Office for $20. For more information, contact the Opera House. Lake Superior State University's Superior Edventures program will sponsor a Forensic Science Camp August 2-4 at the University Center in Gaylord. Day 1 features a info on criminal justice systems from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Day 2 covers ballistics, weaponry and drug analysis from, also from 9-3. The final day will include a mock trial from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event is for students entering grades 9-12 and cost is $170. For more information, call (906) 635-6673. Liberty Baptist Church in Lachine is holding a three-day Vacation Bible School program from August 2-4 from 6-8 p.m. Activities will include a deep-sea diving adventure, games, crafts and songs. Students will be urged to value God, His love, and His Word as great treasures. For more information or a schedule of events, contact the church. The Presque Isle Township 2010 Summer Parks Program will host a 'plant and animal communities of our area' presentation with Matt Kleitch of the Nature Conservancy on August 4. It will begin at 8 p.m. at New Lighthouse Park on Grand Lake Road. For more information, contact Judy Kimball at 595-2296. The Northeast Michigan UAW Retired Workers Alpena Council will hold its membership meeting on Wednesday, August 4 at 11 am at the VFW Hall on Connon street in Alpena. All UAW members and spouses are encouraged to attend. Please bring a can of food for the needy. For more information, call 356-4659. On Aug. 4, a Basic Computer class will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 9:15-10 a.m. Call 724-6796 to reserve a space. On Aug. 4, the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County library will host "Drummunity," a hands-on, high energy, interactive program for all ages, at 11 a.m. Call 724-6796 for more information. On Aug. 4, the Friends of the Alcona County Library will meet at the Harrisville branch at 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. The Alpena City Band will hold a polka concert at the Bay View Park Bandshell on August 5 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Band is also accepting donations to help offset the its operational expenses. For more information, contact Kristin Burrone at (989) 356-6886. Artwork by Mike Lempinen will be exhibited at Thunder Bay Arts Council in Alpena, beginning Thursday, Aug. 5, with a “Meet the Artist” reception from 5-7 p.m. The reception is open to the public. The exhibit will run through Sept. 30. For more information, contact TBAC. Alpena will host the Yngling North American Championships yacht races August 5-8. Boat launching begins around 12 noon and a practice race will be held at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 5 (Thursday). Competitive racing begins in earnest and runs all day Friday through Sunday. For more information, contact the Alpena Yacht Club. A Swing for the Fences Baseball Camp will be held August 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alpena High School Baseball Fields. The camp is for 8-18 year-olds. Several former big-leaguers will be included as coaches. All proceeds raised will support youth baseball and softball in Northeast Michigan. Attendees must register by AUGUST 1. For more information, call 734-904-5575. New Life, Spruce and Trinity Lutheran Churches in are hosting a Vacation Bible School at New Life Church in Hubbard Lake from August 2nd through 6th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. The event includes games, crafts, music and science. For more information or to register, call 736-7816. The Barton City Eagles Aerie 4141 will be having Musical Memories with Cal and Wayne for members and their guests on August 6 from 7-11 p.m. They will feature Motown, 50s, 60s and beyond. Tickets are $10 per person and include a snack buffet. For more information, call 736-3050. On Friday, Aug. 6, a Frog Day Storytime and Craft for children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. Join them for froggy crafts, froggy stories and froggy treats. For more information, contact the library. The Nautical City Festival in Rogers City will present the 2010 Antique and Classic Car Show on August 7 at Westminster Park. Registration will take place from 8-11 a.m. with voting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Numerous awards will be given out to participants at 2:30 with a cruise beginning at 3:30. For more information, call 734-4007 or 734-4656. The 19th Annual Long Lake Family Fishing Derby will be held August 7 at Dodge Marine & Storage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $10 membership fee per family is required. Membership cards are available at Bucks Bait & Tackle, Dodge Marine, Burton's Last Resort or at the Derby. There will be over $1,000 in cash and prizes. The Long Lake Improvement Association is hosting the event. An Alpena Agency Tennis Tournament will be held to benefit the Alpena High School tennis team August 6-8. Tennis players from ages 8 and up are welcome to participate. For more information or to register, e-mail alpenaaceclub@gmail.com. Alpena will host the Yngling North American Championships yacht races August 5-8. Boat launching begins around 12 noon and a practice race will be held at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 5 (Thursday). Competitive racing begins in earnest and runs all day Friday through Sunday. For more information, contact the Alpena Yacht Club. The Alpena County Plaza Pool is hosting swim lessons in several sessions (including Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16-20). Lessons for levels 4-6 will run each day from 8-9 a.m., levels 1-2 from 9-10 a.m. and infant and preschool classes run from 10-10:30 a.m. Also, Wet-N-Wild swims will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-2:30 (cost is $1). For more information contact the Plaza Pool or visit alpena plaza pool dot com (CLICK HERE). The Alcona County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on August 10 in the Commissioners meeting room of the Alcona County Building in Harrisville. The meeting is open to all. For more information call (909) 324-7971. On Aug. 10, Crafts with Kay for Children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information call 724-6796. On Aug. 10, kids are invited to the Mikado branch of the Alcona County Library from 3:30-5 p.m. to play games on the Library’s Wii system. Call 736-8389 for more information. The Thunder Bay Arts Council announces will hold a Concert in the Park, with the Alpena Symphony Orchestra, on August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bay View Park Bandshell in Alpena. The event is free but donations are appreciated. The rain location for the concert is the Alpena High School Auditorium. On Aug. 11, a Beginning Word Processing class will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 9:15-10 a.m. Call 724 6796 to reserve a space. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. The Alpena City Band will hold a regular concert at the Bay View Park Bandshell on August 12 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Band is also accepting donations to help offset the its operational expenses. For more information, contact Kristin Burrone at (989) 356-6886. On Aug. 12, there will be a free yoga class for everyone, instructed by Jean Prevo, at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 7 p.m. No registration is required - bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call 724-6796 for more information. On Aug. 12 and 26 join Anne Bloss from MSU Extension for exciting hands-on gardening in the Pizza Garden. Make and enjoy delicious and nutritious snacks, all at the Mikado branch of the Alcona County Library from 3:30-5 p.m. Call 736-8389 for more information. On Aug. 13, Jim Johnson presents “Lake Invaders: The Fight For Lake Huron,” a documentary, at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2 p.m. A question and answer session will follow. For more information please call 724-6796. On Aug. 13, 20 and 27, a storytime and craft for children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. The Wheels Car Club will hold its Second Annual VJ Day Car Show and Swap Meet on August 14 at the Hillman Elementary School Playground. Registration runs from 8-11:30 a.m. There is a $10 car entry fee and a trophy presentation will take place at 3:30 p.m. There will be cash prize giveaways and 50/50 drawings. Proceeds will be donated to Hillman Area Little League. The 4th annual Hammond Bay Area Anglers Great Lakes Fishing Tournament is August 14-15 at Rogers City's small boat harbor. The event includes a barbeque and free kids fishing pond. The Hillman Athletic Sports Booters' first Bass Tournament will take place at the Fletchers Floodwaters on Saturday, Aug. 14. The entry fee is $65 per boat. Entry cut off is Aug. 7 or at the first 60 boats. Entry forms are available at A-1 Woods & Waters, HIllman Hardware or by calling Keith at 989-464-5597. The Hubbard Lake Sportsman and Improvement Association will hold a pig roast fundraiser Aug. 14 at the Hubbard Lake Lions Park. The event includes a bake sale at 3 p.m., raffle, silent auction and used equipment sale from 3-7:30 and an all-you-can-eat pork roast from 5-7:30. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under or $24 for a family. For more information, contact the Association. The Alpena County Plaza Pool is hosting swim lessons in several sessions (including Aug. 16-20). Lessons for levels 4-6 will run each day from 8-9 a.m., levels 1-2 from 9-10 a.m. and infant and preschool classes run from 10-10:30 a.m. Also, Wet-N-Wild swims will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-2:30 (cost is $1). For more information contact the Plaza Pool or visit alpena plaza pool dot com (CLICK HERE). Besser Elementary School is holding a Summer 2010 Library Program beginning Tuesday, July 20, and on each subsequent Tuesday through August 17. Every hour between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. a Title 1 teacher will teach parents and children with a reading strategy to do together. Students must have finished Kindergarten through grade 6 and have a library card at Besser Elementary. For more information, contact the school. On Aug. 17, the Alcona Book Club will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 12-1 p.m. The selection for August is “Fieldwork” by Mischa Berlinski. The August meeting is also the end of Summer Reading salad and dessert potluck. Call 724-6796 for more info. On Aug. 17, kids are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 3-4:30 p.m. to play games on the Library’s Wii system. Call 724-6796 for more information. The Presque Isle District Library will present a class on hand form to fired primitive pottery with Jim Miller on August 17-18 at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. The class size is limited to 12 people and cost is $115. For more information, contact the library. On Aug. 18, a Computer class involving picture resizing will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 9:15-10 a.m. Call 724-6796 to reserve a space. On Aug. 18, a Teen Art Workshop with Patt Bacon will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1-3 p.m. This is a free program sponsored in part by the Harrisville Arts Council for young adults ages 11-19. Call 724-6796 to register. The Presque Isle District Library will present a beading jewelry class with Judi Frank on August 19 at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center in Presque Isle County. The class will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is limited to 12 students. Cost is $20. For more information, contact the library. The Presque Isle District Library will present a class on hand-crafting authentic Native American flutes with Tracy and Sherri Heath on August 18-19 at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. The class size is limited to 12 people and cost is $50. For more information, contact the library. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. On Aug. 19, Falconer Jenny Schroeder presents Birds of Prey at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2 p.m. Call 724-6796 for more information. On Aug. 13, 20 and 27, a storytime and craft for children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. A Good Earth Energy Health Fair will be held at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center in Presque Isle County on August 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and lunch will available to purchase on site, courtesy of Peace Lutheran Church. Topics will include the alternative energy resources available locally. For more information, contact the Presque Isle District Library. The Friends of the Plaza Pool will Sponsor the 6th Annual One Mile Open Water Swim or Half Mile Shallow Water Shoreline Swim at Starlite Beach in Alpena on August 21. The shoreline swim begins at 9 a.m. and the one mile swim begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 or $15 for students. For more information or registration information, call (989) 590-0735. The Thunder Bay Island Preservation Society will meet on Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena at 2 p.m. Guest speaker Debbie Allyn Jett will show a slide presentation, "Thunder Bay Island - Tales & Tidbits". Jett is a member of the U.S. Life-Saving Service Heritage Association and is on the Board of Directors. For more information, contact the Society. On Aug. 23, the Sewing Club meets at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your current project and sewing machine or share ideas to start a new project. For more information call 724-6796. On Aug. 24, kids are invited to the Lincoln branch of the Alcona County Library from 3-4:30 p.m. to play games on the Library’s Wii system. Call 736-3388 for more information. On Aug. 24, the Knitting Klub and Crochet will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All levels are welcome. Call 724-6796 for more information. On Aug. 25, the Alcona County Library Board will meet at the Harrisville branch at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the library. On Aug. 25, a wireless internet connection set up for laptops class will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 9:15-10 a.m. Call 724-6796 to reserve a space. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. On Thursday, Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 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. On Thursday, Aug. 5, 12, and 26, a Family Movie Matinee will take place at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2 p.m. Enjoy a newly-released DVD and theatre-style popcorn. Call 724-6796 for details. On Aug. 13, 20 and 27, a storytime and craft for children will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information, contact the library. On Aug. 27, John Webster from Tait’s Bill of Fare will be grilling at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 and includes a light lunch. Call 724-6796 for more information and to register. The Alpena Golf Club is holding its Inaugural Par 3 Challenge from June 6 through August 29. The event includes a $1 million dollar shoot-out. Proceeds will benefit the Lions Club of Alpena. For more information, call 354-5052. The Alpena County Horsemen's Club is having a fun horse show on August 29 at Alpena Optimist Acres. Start time is 9 a.m. and speed will not start before 5 p.m. In the event of rain the show will be canceled. No clean horses and no show clothes required. There will also be a cowboy challenge for youth and adults. For more information visit www.alpenahorsemensclubtripod.com (CLICK HERE) or call 356-0071. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. Northern Lights Arena will host Thursday Markets every Thursday through Sept. 16 from 2-7 p.m. They include a farmer's market, antiques, crafts, a flea market and jewelry. For more information or to rent space during the markets, contact Bridge at 356-1878 or bridge@northernlightsarena.org. The 4th Annual Deputy Ryan Seguin Memorial Golf Scramble will be held at the Rivers Edge Golf Course Sept. 9. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The cost is $75 per person ($60 for members) or $300 per team. The event also includes prizes for various contests. It raises money for the Ryan Seguin Memorial Fund. For more information, call 464-0996 or e-mail badge237@speednetllc.com. The Quirky Quilters Quilt Guild will host 'Harvest of Quilts' in Oscoda on September 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cedar Lake Elementary School on Cedar Lake Road. The cost of the show is $4 for adults, with students under 12 admitted free. It will feature hundreds of quilts by members of the guild, and four vendors will be present. A Living History Event is occurring on Saturday, September 18th at P.H. Hoeft State Park, near Rogers City. The Knights of Columbus will present Low 4 Life Car Club's 14th Annual Fall Slam September 18-19 at Knights of Columbus 2280 on Williamson Road in Saginaw. The event features lowriders, classic cars, motorcycles, customized cars and more. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 10 who are accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (989) 529-3998. The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is providing assistance through an Emergency Shelter Grant. Funds are being distributed through September 30, 2010 or until spent for rental, utility, eviction and foreclosure assistance. Eligibility is dependent on meeting program guidelines. To prescreen, call the Crisis Prevention program at 989-471-3277 or toll free at 1-866-270-0687. The 2010 Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival will be held October 7-10 at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center in Alpena. The Center will be open with displays and exhibits on Friday (12-5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). People are encouraged to visit all of the historic lighthouses in the area. For more information, visit www.lighthousefestival.org (CLICK HERE) or call 586-566-1603. The NRA Women On Target Hunt will take place Oct. 22-24 at Nettie Bay Lodge in Hawks. Women hunters at various experience levels may attend this mallard and wood duck hunt. For more information, or to register, please call Ann Marie Foster at (703) 267-1413 or email womenontargethunts@nrahq.org
Ongoing Events
The Salvation Army is providing USDA summer lunches at its building on the corner of Second and Clark in Alpena. The lunches are available Monday through Friday during the summer from 12-1 p.m. to children ages 2-18. There are no income guidelines. For more information, contact the Salvation Army in Alpena. The Alpena Golf Club is holding its Inaugural Par 3 Challenge from June 6 through August 29. The event includes a $1 million dollar shoot-out. Proceeds will benefit the Lions Club of Alpena. For more information, call 354-5052. 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. The Senior Project FRESH program provides qualifying Seniors in Alpena and Alcona Counties with coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. The program is available to people 60 and older and runs from June 1 through October 31. Funding comes from the Alpena Older Persons Committee and an Alcona Local Food Association-administered USDA grant. For more information on whether or not you may qualify, contact either the Alpena or Alcona County MSU extension office. Due to the inability to secure medical providers, Alpena Public Schools is unable to offer the opportunity for free school physicals to next years’ junior high and senior high school athletes. All 2010-2011 athletes must have a physical card (completed on or after April 15th) on file with the Athletic Office prior to trying out for any sport. Physical cards may be picked up in the Athletic Office, the AHS & TBJH Main Offices and are available at many of the medical providers’ offices in the community. Please call the Athletic Office (989) 358-5313 for further information. The M.Y. Center Resale Store on Main Street in Millersburg is now open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be different sales each week, with proceeds going towards the Millersburg Youth Center Recreation Center. Donations will also be accepted and volunteers are needed. For more information, call 733-6337. 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. The Friends Together Walking Group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center at 8 a.m. All Friends Together programs are open to the public and free. To register, call Friends Together at 356-3231 or visit www.FriendsTogetherMi.org. Friends Together will hold Mindfulness Meditation and Fellowship events every Tuesday at the Friends Together Center. The events are free and are hosted by Kimberly Beyer-Nelson. For more information, contact Friends Together. Friends Together holds Inner Drumbeats with Theresa Conger on the last Wednesday of each month at the Friends Together Center. The events are free. Call 356-2256 for more information. The Friends Together Walking Group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center at 8 a.m. All Friends Together programs are open to the public and free. To register, call Friends Together at 356-3231 or visit www.FriendsTogetherMi.org. 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. 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. District Health Department No. 4 has a limited amount of the HPV vaccine from the state. It is to be used on women ages 19-26 for a fee of $10. For more information, contact the health department at 356-4507, 785-4428, 734-4723 or (231) 627-8850. ----- Ongoing Monthly Awareness Events ----- 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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