Pirate-themed Grub Crawl Sept. 12; tickets on sale now

ALPENA — The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that tickets are on sale now for the 13th Annual Grub Crawl: Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! This year’s pirate-themed event will be held Thursday, Sept. 12.

Plenty of fun is planned for this year. There are eight participating locations with optional activities/games at each location. Participating locations include: Court Yard Restaurant, HopSide Brewery, Joe’s Bar, Latitudes Tavern, Nowicki’s Sausage Shoppe, PIF Cider, Player’s Pub and Grub, and Red Brick Tap and Barrel.

A shuttle will be running throughout the night to the outlying locations, should you choose to use it. Grub Crawlers will have from 5:30 to 10 p.m. to collect stickers from all locations and can then turn in completed game boards by 10 p.m. for a chance to win prizes.

Tickets are available for $20 each at the Alpena Chamber and must be purchased in advance. The ticket price includes a bandana, game board, shuttle, games, appetizers, and drink specials. Each participant who turns in a completed game board will be entered into a prize drawing for a variety of fun items. Winners will be announced via Facebook live at 10:30 p.m. that night and then will be contacted the next day. Participants will also be voting for their favorite stop, once again. Only a limited number of tickets are available.

Sponsors include Alpena Beverage Company, Emery Enterprises, H&R Block, HPC Credit Union, Kendall Electric, Plowman’s Collision, Real Estate One, Thunder Bay Transportation Authority, and Wolverine State Credit Union.

For more information, call the chamber office at 989-354-4181.

CCHS Class of 1957 to hold gathering Aug. 21

ALPENA — The Catholic Central High School Class of 1957 is having a get-together at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the 19th Hole for a social luncheon.

Please call Dan Betoski at 989-379-3717 before Aug. 18 to make your reservation, as the restaurant would like to have the count of guests.

If you have any questions about this gathering, call Dan or Diane.

LWV Lunch Bunch Friday

ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan League of Women Voters will hold its August Lunch Bunch at noon on Friday at 19th Hole in Alpena. The public is invited.

Alpena Eastern Star ice cream social on Sunday

ALPENA — The Alpena Eastern Star Chapter will host an ice cream social from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the DAV Hall/Masonic Center at 1020 U.S.-23 North in Alpena. The cost is $6 per person for ice cream, cake, and beverages. Everyone is welcome.

Bridge results announced

ALPENA — Alpena Duplicate Bridge Club results have been announced for this week. Gordon Bennett and Marge French placed first, followed by Glen and Katie Taylor in second, and Eve Phillips and Linda Ferguson in third.

The group meets at 12:30 p.m. each Monday. For more information, call 989-595-5119 or 989-354-2306.

Sunrise Side Co-op Market downtown on Saturdays

ALPENA — The Sunrise Side Co-op Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in the parking lot behind Mango’s Tequila Bar in downtown Alpena. The market will be open Saturdays through October.

Downtown Drive-In and Dine Car Show Sat.

ALPENA — Downtown Drive-In and Dine Car Show is 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Alpena. All unique cars are welcome; not just classic cars. No prior registration necessary. Ballots will be collected for the voters’ choice award, with a winner being announced at 8 p.m. There will be food trucks and live music! This event is free and open to all ages. Sam Rubles State Farm is organizing the event.