The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual banquet on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Aplex in Alpena. This year’s theme is “Parading Progress – A Night of Crowning Success” and there is a

$40 per person fee. The event will feature a cash bar, social hour, appetizers, awards program, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle and dessert. Reservations must be made in advance, contact us at info@alpenachamber.com