UP communities collect winter coats
LANSING – With biting temperatures making their annual return and people beginning to grab for their heavy coats, Upper Peninsula communities are working to make coats available to those who need them. For example, the State Police typically has an annual coat drive, the Baraga County ...
Quilt Guild to meet Thursday
ALPENA - The Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild is having its monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Alpena.
Fall watercolor painting class at Alcona County Library
HARRISVILLE - Join young artist Abigail Adams of Flora & Fox Designs for a cozy afternoon of watercolor painting at the Alcona County Library’s Harrisville branch at 312 W. Main St on Friday from 3 p.m. until – 5 p.m. Participants will bring fall colors to life while painting a whimsical scene of a cottage by the river. Bring a friend, a cozy drink, and settle in for a laid-back afternoon of chatting, creating, and enjoying the season. The cost is $5 for supplies. For ages 8 years old and older. Space may be limited. Please call 989-724-6796 to register.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor celebrates Mason Donjakowski and 70 years of scouting tradition
ALPENA — Troop 92 of Alpena marked a milestone of achievement and tradition on October 24, 2026, as Scout Mason Donjakowski was honored at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The ceremony, held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, celebrated both Mason’s accomplishment and the enduring legacy of ...
Besser museum closes for installation of patriotic-themed Season of Light exhibit
ALPENA - The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan will be closed to the public from October 31 through November 22 as staff and volunteers prepare the museum for its annual Season of Light Exhibit. This year’s theme, “Let Freedom Ring,” commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United ...