Courtesy Photo Pictured, from left, Karen Morey, volunteer and Koeze Nut Sale chair, Cindy Hartman, volunteer and Nut Sale co-chair, and Randy Hartman, volunteer, help to kick off the annual Koeze Nut Sale and Raffle at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.

ALPENA ­– MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena volunteers have kicked off their annual Koeze Nut Sale and raffle, and the event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 15. Find them stationed near The Gift Corner close to the Medical Center’s main entrance lobby. All dollars raised support ongoing projects and pledges for patient care and updated technology at the Medical Center.

The sale has appealed to donors and shoppers for many years and features a variety of specialty candy and nuts to help celebrate the holiday season. Items are sourced primarily from Michigan companies: Koeze, established in 1910, of Grand Rapids, and St. Laurent Brothers of Bay City. One lucky raffle winner with take home the Koeze Opulent Basket valued at $400.

Cindy Hartman, Koeze Nut Sale chairperson and co-chair, Randy Hartman, encourage shoppers to visit the Medical Center to make purchases. They also welcome orders placed by phone for car-side service.

For more information or to place an order, contact Elizabeth Larsen, volunteer coordinator, at elizabeth.larsen@mymichigan.org or 989-356-7546.