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GriefShare starts tonight
GriefShare 13-week grief support group starts at 6 p.m. tonight at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alpena, led by Bret Finzel. For more information, call 989-354-3758.
CE Program Friday at ACC
The Superior Sunrise Dental Hygienists' Association is sponsoring 3 CE's Friday morning at Alpena Community College in the NewPort Center Room CTR 106.
"From E-Cigarettes to Hookahs: Current Trends in Tobacco & Smoking" will be presented by Carol Jahn, RDH, MS. Jahn is the Director of Professional Relations & Education for WaterPik, Inc. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
The presentation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A light breakfast will be provided. This program is free to Superior Sunrise members. The fee for all others is $60. RSVP to Kasey at superiorsunrisedentalhygiene@gmail.com.
GMA Friday at ACC
Join the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce at 7 a.m. Friday for Good Morning Alpena! Breakfast is at 7 a.m., followed at 7:30 a.m. with the program, "Change is a Good Thing!" The event is at Alpena Community College Student Commons Area, sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union. The cost is $10 per person, and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com, or 989-354-4181.
Parkinson's meeting Monday
The Alpena Area Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 167 E. Ripley Blvd. in Alpena. The guest speaker will be Julie Kelly from the Besser Senior Living Community.
For more information about the meeting, call Judy Poli at 989-370-6854.
Sweat for a Cause Friday
Join instructor Sam at Bay Urban Fitness for Urban Mix starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. This Sweat for a Cause workout is a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation. A donation of $5 or more is appreciated.
'A Dog's Purpose' free movie night on Friday
The United Methodist Women of Ossineke United Methodist Church are hosting a free family movie night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, with popcorn and drinks. "A Dog's Purpose" will be showing at the church, 13095 U.S.-23 South, located just south of Ossineke. For information, call the church office at 989-471-2334.
Yoga for Charity Friday
Dharma Initiative Yoga for Charity is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Performance Locker, 1302 S. State Ave., Alpena. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Alpena. Sam Samson-Miller will lead this candle-lit slow flow accompanied by the musical talents of Charise McClendon.
Suggested donation is $10, but participants are welcome to give any amount. No yoga experience is required, and mats will be provided.
VFW corned beef and cabbage dinner Sunday
Alpena VFW Post 2496 will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, with Irish food and green beer, 50/50 drawings, pool tables and card games.
The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child under age 12. This updated cost information was provided to the News after previous cost information had been printed in Tuesday's Community Calendar.
Everyone is welcome to reserve their tickets at the VFW and come enjoy this leprechaun-worthy meal. The VFW is located at 2900 Connon St. in Alpena.
Bullet journaling Sunday
A bullet journaling workshop for teens will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Alpena County Library, free to ages 12 to 18, led by Kingsli Kraft. Call Sara with questions at 989-356-6188.
Quilt guild meets Mon.
White Pines Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 N. 2nd St., Harrisville.
Visitors are invited for an evening of fun, friendship and learning.
For more information, call Judy at 989-335-4283.
Ossineke Eagles host
St. Patrick's Day dinner
The Ossineke Eagles will hold their annual St. Patrick's Day dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, serving a traditional fare of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and assorted desserts.
The cost of the meal is $8.50, and takeout meals are available.
For more information, call 989-471-5047 or drop by the Eagles at 6848 S. U.S.-23 in Spruce, approximately one mile north of Chippewa Point Grocery. Visit the Eagles website at foe3762.com.
The Ossineke Eagles also hold their fish fries every Friday.
Senior center to be closed for maintenance
Alpena Senior Citizens Center will be closed to all on-site activities from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, March 20, due to maintenance work. Meals-On-Wheels will run as usual.
If you have a scheduled AARP tax appointment at the Alpena Senior Citizens Center on March 19, your appointment has been moved to March 17 at your original scheduled time.
If you have any questions, call BJ at 989-356-3585.