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Association of Lifelong learners continues Adventures in Music series

ALPENA - The Association of Lifelong Learners will be hosting the fifth in its series of musical performances at Granum Theatre on the Alpena Community College campus, to be held on Thursday, June 11, at 1:00 pm, featuring flutists MaryAnn Hubbard and Cheryl Bates, Soprano Nora Stone, and ...

Funky flower pot class at Art in the Loft

ALPENA - Join Art in the Loft for a fun afternoon of festive acrylic florals on Saturday as people can create fun and funky flower pots during Alpena's Downtown Flower Festival. In this class, is from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., artist and educator Mariah Brancheau of the Lovely Little Lettering ...

Recreation and tourism survey this summer in Northeast Michigan

ALPENA - This summer, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) and West Virginia University (WVU) are launching a collaborative study to measure the impact of recreation and tourism in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) communities. Researchers will be active throughout northeast Michigan—from Rogers City to Harrisville—surveying residents and visitors at parks, marinas, museums, and beaches. The team aims to understand why people visit the sanctuary, which cultural and recreational resources they value most, and how their spending supports the regional ...

Registration for law enforcement academy open now

ALPENA — Registration for the 2026 Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy is now open. The Michigan State Police and Alpena Community College are hosting a free five‑day academy from July 19–24 that gives area youth a hands-on introduction to law enforcement. The academy will ...

Games and pie, a winning combination

GRAND LAKE — If you haven’t experienced a Pie and Game Night yet, you will be in for a treat. Join the members of the Grand Lake Association for a fun-filled evening on June 24 at the historic Presque Isle Lodge at 8211 East Grand Lake Road, starting at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite card or board game and enjoy some friendly competition with family and friends. At 8 p.m. the highlight of the evening begins with pie. A delicious assortment of donated pies will be served. No matter how your games go, everyone will be able to end their night on a sweet note. The GLA asks that ...