The Alpena Free Methodist Church, located in Alpena, invites the community to participate in a Christmas cookie decorating event today from noon to 3 p.m. The church will be accepting donations for Toys for Kids VVA 583 during the event. Donations accepted include new toys, hats, gloves, games, ...

The Blue Christmas Service at the First Presbyterian Church of Alpena, located on the corner of U.S.-23 and Long Rapids Road, will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The service will offer reflection for those who have suffered loss or are having difficulties in the midst of this ...

We could have had a Christmas carnival. That was the plan for the youth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They wanted to invite others in the community to join in a Christmas celebration and were excited thinking of all the creative booths they would set up. But then it ...

Poetics Lab and Fireside Theatrics are gearing up for several events and are asking the pubic to attend to help support local arts and entertainment. First, Poetics Lab will host its monthly open mic at PIF Cider at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20. The large event by Fireside Theatrics should be ...