Lifestyles

Treatment strategy for Parkinson’s and dementia event

ALPENA - Dr. Laurie K. Mischley will present a program called "Lifestyle as a Treatment Strategy for Parkinson's and Dementia" at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Alpena Senior Citizens Center, 501 River St., Alpena. The program will address the following: ¯ How to measure brain health; ¯ How to feed your families; ¯ What counts as exercise; ¯ If and when you should take supplements, including dosage and brands; ¯ How to know if what you're doing is working. This program is sponsored by the senior center and the Alpena Area Parkinson's Support Group. For more information, ...

Church in the Park on Sunday

ALPENA - The Ecumenical Community Church in the Park being held on Sunday and will feature Russ Robel from Spratt United Methodist Church as the speaker. Carlos, Zander and Irene Vivero will be the special guest musicians. Pastor Rob Richards and Cassie Fairchild will also be providing music. The time together begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. All are welcome.

Catholic Central High School Class of 1961 celebrates 65 year reunion

Celebrating a career of impact: Dr. Richard Bates’ transformational leadership

ALPENA - After 35 years of dedicated service to Northeast Michigan, Dr. Richard Bates is concluding an extraordinary career that has touched countless lives as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, healthcare leader, and most recently, Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Bay Community Health Service ...

Hubbard Lake Sportsman & Improvement Association to hold pork roast fundraiser

HUBBARD LAKE - The public is welcome to attend a Pork Roast Dinner Fundraiser sponsored by the Hubbard Lake Sportsman & Improvement Association on Aug. 8th at the Hubbard Lake Lions Park, located on Hubbard Lake Road. The event begins at 3 p.m, with the pork roast dinner will be from 4-6 p.m.. Dinner will consist of pulled pork, red skin potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls and desert. Coffee, iced tea and juice will be provided. Take out dinner are also available. A bake sale featuring homemade goodies will be held 3-6 PM. A silent auction with donated items from ...

Art in the Park craft show to take place Aug. 15

ALPENA - The fifth annual Art in the Park is taking place Aug. 15 at McRae Park in Alpena. The craft show will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, organizer Jodie Bishop said. This year’s Art in the Park will be raising money for HEROES, an organization in Alpena which assists individuals with special needs and their caregivers by providing essential resources, support, and socialization within their community to allow for a fulfilling life. HEROES stands for Heart, Enthusiasm, Resources, Opportunities, Empathy, and Socialization. The craft show will feature ...