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Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to host events

ALPENA — The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) have events planned for TBNMS through November. The Haunted Museum at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center While trick-or-treating in downtown Alpena, TBNMS encourages community members to visit the Haunted Museum inside the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to a TBNMS press release. This is an all ages, free event. There will be trick-or-treating, games, arts and crafts by the Boys & Girls Club, and a haunted museum to explore. This event is ...

Sunrise Mission seeking donations

ALPENA – The Sunrise Mission in Alpena is seeking new or gently used clothing, shoes, diapers, and supplies for the men, women, and children they serve, according to a press release on Wednesday. All sizes are welcomed. Donations should be clean, gently used, and in good condition. New socks and underwear are especially appreciated. “Every donation helps restore dignity, provide comfort, and meet the everyday needs of someone in our community. Thank you for helping Sunrise Mission care for individuals and families of all ages!” Sunrise Mission stated in the release. INFANTS ...

HPC Credit Union shops for school pantries

ALPENA – To focus on HPC Credit Union’s mission to fill a need in each of the communities they serve for CU Kind Day, HPC shopped for school supply pantries for the school success program in Alpena. “We were happy to shop for each school and fill 10 different pantries totaling over ...

Friends of Plaza Pool to host euchre tournament, Sunday

ALPENA – Friends of Plaza Pool will host a euchre tournament on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Alpena Eagles Club. Doors open at noon and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. There will be 50/50 drawings, door prizes, and food. Must be 18 to play. All proceeds benefit Friends of Plaza Pool.

Dr. John Ratey to present for Lifelong Learners, ACCOA

The Association of Lifelong Learners at ACC and the Alcona County Commission on Aging (ACCOA)/Sunrise Center invites the public to attend a program titled “How to Keep Your Brain Healthy” presented by Dr. John Ratey. This will be held on Oct. 22, from noon until 1 p.m. at the ACCOA ...

Lifelong Learners release upcoming programs

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) have released their upcoming programs for the week of October 19-23. Below is more information and a brief description of them. What is Faith? This event will be held on Tuesday at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140 from 1:30 p.m. ...