News Photo by Justin A. Hinkley A group of children congregate around one of the dinosaur statues at Dinosaur Gardens.

Friends Together fun day at Dinosaur Gardens

Friends Together will host a family fun day for all families coping with cancer who have children — young or old. This is a day to celebrate together with other families also affected by a cancer diagnosis.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Dinosaur Gardens, 11160 U.S. 23 South in Ossineke.

To obtain your free wristbands, call Friends Together at 989-356-3231. The wristband includes entry to the park to walk through and view the 27 life-sized dinosaurs, and a round of mini golf. There will also be lunch from noon to 2 p.m. and prizes throughout the event.

Gift shop items, miners sluice and fossil dig are available at an additional cost. For more information, call Dinosaur Gardens at 989-471-5477.

Alpena VFW Auxiliary met; next meeting Tues.

The July 14 meeting of the Alpena VFW 2496 Auxiliary was held at 6 p.m. with President Darryl McQuarrie presiding, with 14 members present. There were no new applications to be reviewed. Cheryl Ludwiczak gave the secretary and treasurer’s report. Mary Talaska reported on the Forever G.I. Bill update. A new post flag was donated by Nancy Flasck and put up by Tom Ludwiczak. Winona Raquepaw gave buddy poppy report and also invited all who can attend the District 13 Michigan meeting held Aug. 1 in Harbor Springs.

Tammy Stoutenburg gave the Post Bingo report with $2,000 donated to the Auxiliary. Steve Romel reported that the Brown Trout Festival will still take place with fishing only. The draping of the Charter was held for past members, Kay Donakowski and Ann Waldera, who passed away in May. The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m.

The next Auxiliary meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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