Darby Hinkley

On Tuesday, the Association of Lifelong Learners will be hosting two events at the Madeline Briggs Center 140 at Alpena Community College.

From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Christine St. Laurent, Road Scholar ambassador, will present on the not-for-profit Road Scholar, the world’s largest and most innovative creator of experiential learning opportunities. Road Scholar has guided generations of lifelong learners on transformative learning adventures from San Francisco to Siberia, and nearly everywhere in between. Road Scholar’s not-for-profit mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel.

While best experienced in person, this presentation is also available via Zoom ID: 826 3803 8845 Passcode: 466730

Happy Homeowners and Helpers at Habitat for Humanity will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm at the Madeline Briggs Center.

Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan has been working hard, completing five new homes in 2025, including two in Hillman and three on Bedford Street in Alpena near Ella White School. The presenter, Darby Hinkley, is an Alpena native who lived downstate in Battle Creek and Lansing before returning to Alpena in 2018 to work at The Alpena News, where she served as Lifestyles Editor for seven years. She now works as the Community Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan, a newly created position she was offered in November 2025.

While best experienced in person, this presentation is also available via Zoom Meeting ID: 860 9399 4527 Passcode: 254073

Contact the coordinator, Wendy Payne, 703-472-5862 with questions or for additional information.