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Is it possible we all have a collection of something that we accumulate? I have to admit I save every key that others want to dispose of as well as every button that is no longer wanted. Oh, and when people are going to throw rocks into the garbage I feel a need to rescue them. I display ...

The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programming, Nov. 16 to 20

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programming for the week of November 16 to 20: Brexit - A Political Earthquake in Modern Britain Monday, Nov. 16 – noon to 1:30 p.m. — ACC Madeline Briggs Center Join linguist and historian Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer as he explores the ...

National Community Foundation Week, begins today

ALPENA ─ The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) and its affiliate foundations are joining hundreds of community foundations across the country in celebrating National Community Foundation Week, today through Wednesday, according to a CFNEM press release. This is a time to ...

Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma holds fall meetings

ALPENA — The Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators, met at Long Rapids First Congregational Church on September 15th. On October 22nd, Alpha Xi met at the 19th Hole. The highlight of the September meeting was the installation of two new members. Alpha Xi ...

Free program on Ukraine conflict and 75 Years of CIA involvement

Rogers City - On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Rogers City Zonta is sponsoring an important livestream program titled “Boiling Point: How America Brought War to Ukraine.” The speaker is Stephen Kinzner, former New York Times foreign correspondent and currently senior fellow in international and public affairs at Brown University. Kinzer has written about regime changes and how the U.S. has affected or attempted political change in countries in the Middle East and Central America. He analyzes the use of military changes, as well as how soft power is wielded through humanitarian ...

Friends of Plaza Pool to host euchre tournament

ALPENA - The Friends of the Plaza Pool is hosting a Euchre tournament on Sunday at the Alpena Eagles Club. Doors to the event open at noon and tournament play begins at 1 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee and a $1 charge for the high-game entry. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and food. Participants must be 18 years old or older to play. All proceeds benefit Friends of Plaza Pool.