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Used book sale Friday in MyMichigan lobby

ALPENA — MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Volunteers will host a used book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday in the hospital lobby.

Grace Episcopal to host dinner Friday

LACHINE — Grace Episcopal Church, 13488 Long Rapids Road, will host a soup and sandwich dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, with proceeds going to Toys for Kids.

The dinner will feature soup, sandwiches, homemade pies and desserts, with cost by donation. The public is welcome.

Free Family Fun Friday at Plaza Pool

ALPENA — The Plaza Pool will host Free Family Fun Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Children age 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water. This event is sponsored by the Alpena County Youth and Recreation grant, and Friends of Plaza Pool.

Living Hope Men’s Breakfast Saturday

ALPENA — Living Hope Church Men’s Breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, hosted by The Climb Men’s Ministry. This is an opportunity for men to gather and break bread, grow together, encourage one another, and hear testimony of how Jesus is working in their lives.

Well-being panel Saturday at ACL

ALPENA — Alpena County Library invites the community to a well-being panel presentation from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

As we are moving into the darker days of winter, the library invites you to become acquainted with some of the ways you can feel better when it’s dreary. Locally based complementary and alternative health practitioners will share their expertise in the fields of massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and creative dance.

This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 989-356-6188, ext 16.

Peace Vigil Sunday at Grace Lutheran

ALPENA — The Alpena Peace Community is inviting the public to a Peace Vigil at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 119 W. Dunbar St., Alpena. Meditations and prayers for peace are needed in all parts of our world, our country, our communities, and for our families and friends. All are welcome.

Breakfast Nov. 26 at Posen VFW Hall

POSEN — VFW Post 7804 in Posen will host a breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 26, open to the public. The cost is $12 per adult, $6 per child ages 5 to 12, and free for children under the age of 5.

MSP Stuff a Blue Goose in December

ALPENA — The Michigan State Police Alpena Post is hosting Stuff a Blue Goose events in various locations in December. Troopers will be stuffing a “Blue Goose,” which refers to their patrol vehicle, with nonperishable food items and unwrapped new toys. All items collected will benefit residents in the county the event is hosted in.

Upcoming events include:

Dec. 1 — 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Lewiston Family Fare, Montmorency County.

Dec. 2 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alpena Walmart, Alpena County.

Dec. 6 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rogers City Family Fare, Presque Isle County.

Dec. 7 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Kris Mart, Alcona County.

Bridge results noted

ALPENA — Alpena Duplicate Bridge Club winners this week are Gordon Bennett and Marge French in first, Linda Clegg and Audrey Stevens in second, and Marilyn Sharp and Carol Beatty in third.