Lifestyles

Second Avenue bridge will remain open for boat parade, Saturday

ALPENA — On Saturday, the Second Avenue bridge will remain open from 7 to 9 p.m. to allow the illuminated boat parade to complete its route from the Alpena Marina to the turning basin near Rotary Island Park. “The Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade celebrates Thunder Bay’s rich maritime heritage and will be a highlight of the festival weekend for residents and visitors,” a City of Alpena press release stated. For questions about the parade or to request an application to participate, please contact the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce at 989-354-4181. For questions ...

Dancing with Joy dance school starts in September

ALPENA — The 2026-2027 dance season begins in September for the Dancing with Joy dance school. Registration is on Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the APlex. Ballet, lyrical, and pointe classes are offered for ages 4 to adult. Contact the school at dancingwithjoyschool@gmail.com with questions.

Lake Huron Forever announces 2026 One Water Gathering

ALPENA — Registration is now open for the One Water Gathering happening Oct. 1 to 2 in Alpena. According to a Huron Pines press release on Thursday, this is an annual conference of the Lake Huron Forever initiative, promoting water quality protection, and community sustainability in Michigan ...

By the boat harbor

Unloading

Generation after generation is adding to our lives of “stuff” as a relative dies and leaves behind a household of collections and stuff that needs to be dealt with. As we keep “old” things, it feels wrong to let them go as they have been in the family for so long. Yet, no one in the ...

Friends of the Library book sale

ALPENA - The Friends of the Library will be holding their annual used book sale starting today at the George N Fletcher Alpena County Library. The sale will be held in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. today and Friday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. All ...