Learn about oak wilt in Rogers City and Onaway

Forester Brittany Vanderwall will present an informative program about oak wilt, at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Rogers City branch of Presque Isle District Library, and at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Onaway branch.

“Oak wilt can be recognized by rapid wilting and loss of leaves beginning at the top of the tree,” states the Michigan State University Extension’s website. “Binoculars can help with early detection. The entire tree dies within a few weeks.”

Experts warn not to move logs or firewood, and to paint over tree wounds to avoid the spread of the disease.

“Oak wilt is one more reason why the movement of firewood should no longer be done without consideration of spreading exotic insects and diseases,” the website says.

Line 5 talk in Rogers City

A presentation on Line 5 Pipeline by the Straits of Mackinac Alliance will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rogers City branch of Presque Isle District Library. Roger Gauthier from the Alliance will lead a program and discussion about Line 5 and the potential risks to the Straits of Mackinac.

Swiss steak dinner Thurs.

Spratt United Methodist Women will provide a Swiss steak dinner with potatoes, gravy, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, desserts and beverages from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Spratt United Methodist Church is located just south of Werth Road on M-65.

Grace World Relief Quilters host card and game night

Grace World Relief Quilters are hosting a card and game night Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church on Dunbar Street in Alpena.

There will also be a baked potato dinner and ice cream dessert bar, for $8 per person. Reservations are required to Patti at 989-354-5990 or Arlis at 989-356-9583. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m.

Google workshop canceled

The Google workshop scheduled for noon Wednesday at Alpena County Library has been canceled, the library reported Friday. The staff discovered that the content was the same as the Oct. 16 workshop, which is available to watch on the library’s Facebook page.