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Garden Club held meeting
ALPENA -- The July meeting of the Alpena Garden Club took place on Monday, July 10 at Alpena Community College.
Once again, the chairman of each garden gave a report. The gardens are beautiful. Plans were finalized for the garden tour, which took place on July 15.
Meagan Wright gave a very interesting presentation describing The Hoop House located at ACC, originally started by Dr. Stibitz and carried on by Dr. Cook. A slide show and questions followed. Club members appreciated Wright's presentation. Food grown is given to charity.
The Alpena Garden Club always welcomes new members.
Marine Corps League picnic July 29 at Starlite Pavilion
ALPENA -- The annual Marine Corps League picnic is being held starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 at Starlite Beach Pavilion in Alpena. All Marines, families and friends are welcome. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be supplied. Please feel free to bring a dish to pass if you like.
Alpena County Library accepting books now for annual sale Aug. 16-19
ALPENA -- Friends of the Alpena County Library will host their annual used book sale from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 18, and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 19.
The library is accepting donations of used books starting today at 211 N. 1st Ave., Alpena.
The Friends of the Alpena County Library's Annual Used Book Sale is scheduled for the third week in August beginning with a Members Only Sale on Wednesday, Aug. 16. This is the Friends' biggest fundraiser of the year and is not to be missed! The sale includes books, games, DVDs, audiobooks, and more! Cash or check only.
All items must be lightly used and clean--no damaged or moldy books. The Friends will accept paperback, hardcover books, CDs and audiobooks, puzzles, games, and vinyl records. They will not accept medical books, textbooks, VHS cassettes, audiocassettes, encyclopedias, Bibles, magazines, newspapers, journals, or Readers Digest condensed versions of books. For more information, visit www.alpenalibrary.org/friends or email alpenafol@yahoo.com.
Zonta Club of Alpena/Tri-County elects officers
ALPENA -- Zonta Club of Alpena/Tri-County recently elected officers for 2023-2025: President: Ann Weir; Vice President: Sue Latuszek; Treasurer: Julie Rouleau; Secretary: Betty DuRocher; Board Directors: Cathy Macfalda, Peggy Donakowski, and Kristen Marsh.
Birding event July 27
ALPENA -- Hot Spots Around Town will be a driving tour of several good birding places around Alpena. July is not a premier time to bird, but you will discover areas to explore on your own in any season. We'll meet at 9 a.m. at the ball field on the corner of Ford Avenue and Wessel Road. We'll end with lunch at Hopside Brewery on Chisholm Street. We will not be walking far at any location, but may get out of our vehicles to share experiences. Text/call Karen at 989-464-6573 by Tuesday, July 25 if you are coming. The public is welcome to attend.