Lifestyles

Grace Episcopal Church dinner

ALPENA - Grace Episcopal Church will host it's monthly dinner will be on Friday. This month the church will again be having an ice cream Social with hot dogs, sandwiches, assorted cold salads, homemade breads, and baked beans. Also, there will also be a nice assortment of homemade pies and desserts, and ice cream with all the toppings. The event is slated for 4 to 6 p.m. and cost is by donation. This month, part of our proceeds will be going to The Alpena County Fair Society. For questions, please call 989-464-1141.

Final Alpena City Band concert of the season on Thursday

ALPENA - The final performance of the Alpena City Band of the season will be held on Thursday from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the bandshell at Bayview Park. This concert will feature Polka music featuring Gene Domrase playing the accordion.

VJ Day at Brush Creek Mill

HILLMAN — The Brush Creek Mill announced on Monday that the upcoming VJ Day will include a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary. The World War II photos of our hometown heroes are on display once again through the end of August. VJ Day at the mill will be on Aug. 8, from 10 ...

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Book sale at Alpena hospital

ALPENA — The MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Volunteers are hosting a used book sale on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The book sale will be held in the hospital lobby. Due to overflow and storage, the volunteers are unable to accept books at this time, but do appreciate donations and will post when it’s able to start accepting again.

Sun, summer, and youth theatre

In what feels like a long time ago in a galaxy far away, I was in my first musical. It was seventh grade, and we presented “Oliver!” on stage at school. It was a magical experience that I remember to this day! Some students made the scenery and props, and some helped with costumes, hair, ...