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MCL meeting tonight
ALPENA -- The regular monthly meeting of the Marine Corps League -- Alpena Detachment will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, the last Wednesday of the month, at the VFW Post on Connon Street in Alpena.
Alcona County Library events on Thursday
HARRISVILLE -- On Thursday, June 29, there will be a Family Movie Matinee at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Enjoy a newly released DVD and buttered popcorn. Call 989-724-6796 for details.
Dynamic School Assemblies presents "Be Kind to Our Planet" at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Glennie branch (Curtis Township Library) of the Alcona County Library. This will be a fun, interactive program about pollution and its impact on wildlife around the world. This event also features a variety of live animals. Call 989-735-2601 for details about this free program supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and Art in the Loft.
The same "Be Kind to Our Planet" program will be given at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Harrisville branch.
Used book sale Friday
ALPENA -- A used book sale will be hosted by hospital volunteers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 30 in the lobby at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.
Ice cream social Friday
LACHINE -- Grace Episcopal Church on Long Rapids Road will host an ice cream social from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, with grilled hot dogs, sandwiches on homemade bread, assorted salads, and homemade pies. The cost is by donation, and the public is welcome.
Jazz quartet Friday at Nucleus in Alpena
ALPENA -- Celebrate summer with jazz! The Dan White Quartet will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 30 at the Nucleus Lounge, 109 N. 2nd Ave. in beautiful downtown Alpena. The group features Todd Renton on keys, Bruce Dondero on acoustic bass, Jim Miller on drums, and Alpena resident Dan White on saxophones. The quartet swings standards from the Great American Songbook along with other styles including Latin, bop, funk, and blues. The Nucleus Lounge offers a friendly vibe with an outstanding beverage selection and an amazing (Fresh Palate) menu.
Rock in the alley downtown on Saturday
ALPENA -- Live rock bands will be playing at the Summer Kickoff Alley Show starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Alpena in the alley next to the Fresh Palate. Bands include Mercier, State the Odds, Citrus Orange, and Trollimog.