The Alpena County Democratic Party (ACDP) is hosting a NO KINGS protest rally on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Initially this rally was scheduled for the courthouse lawn, but due to ice storm damage to that area, the venue has been changed to Culligan Plaza. The ACDP will be taking ...

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has released next week’s schedule of events and participants can learn more about writing, gardening, and more. There will be a writing workshop on April 1 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143. This ...

ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on April 9 at the First United Methodist Church on Ripley Blvd in Alpena at noon for a catered luncheon or bring your own food. The cost is $10.50 and you can pay at the door. Reservations need to be made to ...

Last time, I touched base on the importance of community theatre in rural communities. It connects people across the miles and brings them together for live performances that include their friends, neighbors, and family. Acting isn’t for everyone. Being on stage can be terrifying and ...

ALPENA — There will be a used book sale hosted by the MyMichigan volunteers on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. In the lobby of the hospital. The volunteers are also accepting gently-used hard and soft cover novels, kids books, and cookbooks. Textbooks or magazines will not be ...

ALPENA — The Grace Episcopal Church will have its monthly soup and sandwich dinner on Friday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. As usual, there will be assorted soups and at least one meatless soup. The church will also have grilled cheese, ground bologna, egg salad, and ham sandwiches. There ...