News File Photo The Halloween Pumpkin House, featuring over 100 carved and lit-up pumpkins, will be on display from 5 p.m. to midnight on Halloween only, at 1321 Ferncliff Drive in Alpena.

∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, presents its annual juried art exhibit, called “Food for Thought: The Art of Food.” The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 7, which is Art in the Loft’s annual fundraiser. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are also offered, and can be viewed online. Visit artintheloft.org, email director@artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877 for more information.

∫ Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, closed Tuesday, and open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Linda Beeman, the 2023 juried art show winner, has a solo exhibit on display in the Center Gallery. The 2024 juried art exhibit is on display as well, now through Oct. 30. The Besser Museum is located at 491 Johnson St., Alpena. Call the museum at 989-356-2202, or visit bessermuseum.org.

∫ Jake Bowen is the featured artist for October at Thunder Bay Arts Council Gallery, 127 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena. The gallery features more than 20 local artists’ work on display and for sale. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit thunderbayarts.org or call 989-354-2586.

Today, Oct. 29

∫ The Association of Lifelong Learners hosts Mexican Train Express dominoes from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

∫ Great Start Collaborative Playgroup is held weekly at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at Alpena County Library. No registration necessary.

∫ TOPS #1614 Alpena welcomes new members who are looking for support in their weight-loss journey. Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at the First Presbyterian Church at 1600 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena. Weigh-ins start at 9:45 a.m. and meetings start at 10:30 a.m. There is no obligation to join if you attend your first meeting. For more information, call 989-255-4787.

∫ Potential homeowners can find out the steps they need to take to get closer to homeownership from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Habitat for Humanity offices at 2630 U.S.-23 South in Alpena.

∫ Every Tuesday, practice ukulele at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of Alcona County Library, with ukuleles available for checkout, and players of all skill levels invited to join.

∫ Alpena Senior Citizens Center offers quilting at 10 a.m. and Spitzer at 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday.

∫ Good Grief is a grief support group at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, at Friends Together, 105 Prentiss St. Call Friends Together at 989-356-3231 for more information.

∫ The Alpena Lions Club hosts their weekly meetings at noon on Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Alpena. For more information, visit alpenalionsclub.com or the Alpena Lions Club on Facebook. For detailed membership information, call 989-464-5313.

∫ MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena has launched “Life As Improv,” a new, eight-week adult support group. During the group sessions, participants will also learn about community resources and connections. The free support group will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 29 to Dec. 17, with the first session focusing on “Viewing Life as Improv.” Sessions are held in the Behavioral Health Conference Room at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. The final Dec. 17 session will be held at Joshua Tree Studio and Spa, 112 W. Chisholm St., Alpena. Registration is required. Call 989-356-8193 or email karen.nowicki-compeau@mymichigan.org.

∫ Sewing Club meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alpena County Library’s Makerspace. No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels — newbie to expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies (scissors, straight pins), and project to work on. Space and guidance will be provided. For those without a sewing machine, there are three machines on site for use. Registration is required by calling Barb Brege at 989-255-8969.

∫ ALL presents Food Safety and MyPlate from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday at M. Briggs Center. Morgan Hardies is the Community Nutrition Instructor at MSU Extension for Alpena and Montmorency counties.

∫ Alpena County Library hosts Tinker Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants must be age 5 or older.

∫ Bay View Center hosts a diversity support meeting at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. This weekly meeting is for those in the LGBTQ community, their families, and supporters, at Bay View Center, 710 N. 2nd Ave. If you have questions, call 989-340-0955.

∫ A new women’s cancer support group is offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m on Tuesdays at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena’s Cancer Center. All women with cancer are welcome. This is a safe, confidential, peer-to-peer support group.

∫ Cub Scouts meet from 6 to 7 p.m., and Boy Scouts meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 727 S. 2nd Ave., Alpena.

∫ Karaoke Night is from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Black Sheep Pub in downtown Alpena.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

∫ ALL pickleball plays from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call the ALL office at 989-358-7207 for details.

∫ Friends of the Library will have a used book store open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday on the third floor of the Alpena County Library.

∫ The Family Search Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints offers classes on genealogy and family history on Wednesdays. The first session will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with the second session running from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alpena Chapel building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 411 Long Rapids Plaza Road, Alpena, Michigan. To register or for more information, call 989-306-8090 or ella.mae.purkiss@gmail.com.

∫ Alpena Senior Citizens Center exercise is from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

∫ Guys Like Us is a Wednesday morning coffee crew of men who are coping with cancer, meeting at 10 a.m., in-person at Friends Together and via Zoom. Call Friends Together at 989-356-3231 for the link.

∫ Join the Alpena County Library from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday mornings for Open MakerLab! If you have questions, call 989-356-6188, ext. 20.

∫ The Northeast Michigan Artists Guild will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan. Call 989-916-5997 or email northeastmichiganartistsguild@gmail.com.

∫ Alpena County Library offers Tech Help from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

∫ The Association of Lifelong Learners offers pinochle from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at M. Briggs Center with Julie Byrnes.

∫ S.T.E.A.M., formerly called Homeschoolers at the Library, will meet at 1 p.m. each Wednesday at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.

∫ Circle of Hope is a support group for women with cancer meeting in-person and via Zoom at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Friends Together. Come for a dash of hope, some laughter, and real talk.

∫ Alpena Sportsmen’s Club is a nonprofit located at 4260 M-32 West in Alpena, open to members and non-members — everyone with an interest in shooting sports. Skeet and sporting clay shooting are offered from 5:45 p.m. until dark on Wednesdays, and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, text Joel Suszek at 989-255-4928 or Jeff Welch at 989-255-6068.

∫ A free lecture titled West Coast National Marine Sanctuary Challenges and the Conservation Opportunities That Could Help will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for this presentation by William (Bill) Douros, retired NOAA Sanctuaries West Coast regional director.

∫ Bring the whole family to Living Hope Church in Alpena for a Family Harvest Night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Enjoy a harvest-themed meal, games, crafts and fellowship together as families.

∫ Friends Together offers a support group for those dealing with cancer, meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Alcona Elementary School Library in Lincoln.

∫ Rich Rider hosts Open Mic Night from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Black Sheep Pub, 113 S. 2nd Ave., downtown Alpena.

∫ Alpena Civic Theatre presents a fun and spooky delight in “Young Frankenstein, the Musical.” The comedy musical continues Wednesday through Saturday, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Alpena Civic Theatre is located at 401 River St. Call the box office to reserve your tickets at 989-354-3624. Individual tickets are $20 per seat for all shows. College students with a valid ID pay $15 per seat, and elementary through high school student tickets are $10 per seat.

Thursday, Oct. 31

∫ HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

∫ ALL will host Zoom Training from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, led by Richard Bremer, at M. Briggs Center. This program will focus on the steps needed to provide a successful Zoom Livestream program and recording.

∫ Community Walking Club for Everyone meets at 9 a.m. every Thursday in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.

∫ Join the Alpena County Library Youth Services Department at 9:15 a.m. each Thursday for Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome.

∫ Join the Alpena County Girlfriends at 10 a.m. on Thursdays for coffee and conversation. This is a women-only group whose purpose is to make friends and socialize with women from Alpena County and the surrounding areas. Please contact Betty at 734-693-2869 for weekly location.

∫ Join ALL for Spitzer from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at M. Briggs Center, led by Marilyn Klingshirn.

∫ Zoom Book Club is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Thursday, with the Alpena Senior Citizens Center. For more information, call 989-356-3585.

∫ Pinochle and bridge are held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Alpena Senior Citizens Center.

∫ Zoom meditation is at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, led by the Alpena Senior Citizens Center.

∫ The Halloween Pumpkin House, featuring over 100 carved and lit-up pumpkins, will be on display from 5 p.m. to midnight on Halloween only, at 1321 Ferncliff Drive in Alpena.

∫ Needles and Threads group is held from 2:30 to 4:30 pm every Thursday at the Grand Lake branch of Presque Isle District Library. Bring your latest knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlepoint, or other crafts. Call 989-734-2477, ext. 2 with questions. The library is located at 18132 Lake Esau Highway, Presque Isle.

∫ Sewing Club meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Alpena County Library’s Makerspace. Registration is required by calling Barb Brege at 989-255-8969.

∫ City-wide trick-or-treating in Alpena will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

∫ Thursday Eve Serenity Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 351 Wilson St., Alpena. If a problem drinker has or is affecting your life, Al-Anon can help you. Meetings are anonymous and confidential. Call 989-354-5476.

∫ Alpena Civic Theatre presents a fun and spooky delight in “Young Frankenstein, the Musical.” The comedy musical continues Thursday through Saturday, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Alpena Civic Theatre is located at 401 River St. Call the box office to reserve your tickets at 989-354-3624. Individual tickets are $20 per seat for all shows. College students with a valid ID pay $15 per seat, and elementary through high school student tickets are $10 per seat.

Friday, Nov. 1

∫ Join the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce for the last Good Morning Alpena of 2024 on Friday. Come hear from the Chamber’s economic development team as well as some of the local investors and developers. Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 7:30 a.m. at Pied Piper School, 444 Wilson St., Alpena. The cost is $10 per person, and advance registration is required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989-354-4181. This event is sponsored by the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District.

∫ The first Friday of the month is Free Popcorn Friday at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville. Stop in for a bag of theater-style popcorn, while supplies last.

∫ ALL pickleball plays from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call the ALL office at 989-358-7207 for details.

∫ Exercise is at 10 a.m. at Alpena Senior Citizens Center. Then at noon, Mahjong is played, and pinochle starts at 12:30 p.m.

∫ Presque Isle District Library’s Posen branch offers knitting and crocheting from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays. All levels are welcome. If you have questions, call 989-734-2477.

∫ On Fridays, Storytime and Craft for Kids meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.

∫ ALL hosts contract bridge from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Fridays at M. Briggs Center. This is an ongoing group of card players who welcome any players at any time. This group is a teaching class but experienced players are also welcome.

∫ The Northeast Michigan Artists Guild will display their first group exhibition at Alpena Community College’s Fine Arts Center in the Art+Design Gallery. A wide variety of local artists and media will be represented. The exhibition will be on display from Nov. 1 through 29. The public is invited to attend the opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday. Refreshments will be served. The Fine Arts Center is located at 665 Johnson St. on the campus of Alpena Community College.

∫ The Hillman VFW Post 2356 hosts its Friday Night Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday night, with your choice of fish or shrimp, potato, coleslaw, roll, and drink. The fish fry is open to the public, and the cost is $12 for the fish dinner or $14 for the shrimp dinner.

∫ ALL hosts square dancing from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call the ALL office at 989-358-7207 or email all@alpenacc.edu. Come brush up on your mainstream and plus dancing. Fabulous caller Dave Boggs, of Desert Aire, Washington, will be reviewing mainstream calls and teaching and reviewing plus calls. No partner, no problem – Singles are very welcome!

∫ Alpena Civic Theatre presents a fun and spooky delight in “Young Frankenstein, the Musical.” The comedy musical continues Friday and Saturday, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Alpena Civic Theatre is located at 401 River St. Call the box office to reserve your tickets at 989-354-3624. Individual tickets are $20 per seat for all shows. College students with a valid ID pay $15 per seat, and elementary through high school student tickets are $10 per seat.

∫ Rogers City Community Theatre presents the one-man show “Underneath the Lintel,” by Glen Berger, continuing Friday through Sunday at the Rogers Theater, 257 North Third Street, Rogers City. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15.45 for adults and $7.05 for students if paying with credit card and are available in advance at rcct.ludus.com or at the box office starting one hour prior to showtime. Cash price at the door is $14 for adults and $6 for students. In this gripping story, an eccentric librarian, played by Karl W. Heidemann, discovers a weather-beaten book in a return bin — 123 years overdue. Sparked into action, he embarks on a sometimes emotional quest that takes him around the world and 2,000 years into the past. While experiencing memories of love and loss, sometimes humorous and sometimes existential, with astonishing twists and turns, “Underneath the Lintel” draws us into an unforgettable odyssey.

Saturday, Nov. 2

∫ The Alpena Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mich-e-ke-wis Park, 1302 State Ave. in Alpena. For more information, visit the Friends of the Alpena Farmers Market on Facebook.

∫ The 2024 Walk Against Homelessness and Hunger will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church, 722 N. 2nd Ave., Alpena. The walk will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Families, children, and pets are welcome. Any donations received will go directly toward local agencies addressing homelessness and/or hunger.

∫ St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church will host its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 727 S. 2nd Ave., Alpena. All the traditional offerings will be available, including a cookie walk, needlework nook, country store, and multi-item raffle. The luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring St. Paul’s Famous Turkey Casserole, cranberry salad, relishes, rolls with butter, dessert, and coffee, tea, and milk. Tickets to the luncheon are $12 per adult, and free for children under age 5. Takeouts will be available at 11 a.m. For tickets, call the church office at 989-356-1658. If available, remaining tickets will be sold at the door. Volunteers will be available to take your purchases to your vehicle.

∫ First Presbyterian Church of Alpena will host the Holiday Jump Start craft show and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The church is located at the corner of Chisholm Street and Long Rapids Road.

∫ The third annual Hemlock Hills Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond, 13796 Leer Road in Posen. The event will feature local crafters along with a sip-and-shop experience and mill tours throughout the day.

∫ Downtown Alpena invites you to its first-annual Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, hosted by Mango’s Tequila Bar, Thunder Bay Arts, and the Alpena DDA. Join in the fun for a day full of activities throughout downtown Alpena. PIF Cider will host a Day of the Dead skull decorating class from 1 to 3:30 p.m., for $20 per person.

∫ Alpena Civic Theatre presents a fun and spooky delight in “Young Frankenstein, the Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, which will be the final show. Alpena Civic Theatre is located at 401 River St. Call the box office to reserve your tickets at 989-354-3624. Individual tickets are $20 per seat for all shows. College students with a valid ID pay $15 per seat, and elementary through high school student tickets are $10 per seat.

∫ Rogers City Community Theatre presents the one-man show “Underneath the Lintel,” by Glen Berger, Saturday and Sunday at the Rogers Theater, 257 North Third Street, Rogers City. Saturday’s show is at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3

∫ If a problem drinker is affecting your life, Al-Anon can help. Confidential and anonymous meetings are held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Sunday at St. Raphael Church in Mikado.

∫ Rogers City Community Theatre presents the one-man show “Underneath the Lintel,” by Glen Berger, with the final show at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Cash price at the door is $14 for adults and $6 for students.

Editor’s note: Submit Community Calendar items to lifestyles@thealpenanews.com. The deadline is noon on Monday.