Lifestyles

St. Paul Christmas Bazaar

ALPENA — St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church at 727 S. 2nd Avenue in Alpena. There will be a luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with tickets costing $16, but children under 10 years old eat free. There will be turkey casserole, cranberry salad, relishes, rolls and butter deserts, as well as coffee, tea, and milk. While there, take the cookie walk, the country store, the needlework nook and participate in a Chinese Raffle. Tickets are available at the church office, Monday and Friday from 9 ...

It’s pumpkin patch time, corn maze time, cider mill time in Michigan

LANSING – Michigan farmers facing rising costs, labor shortages and other financial pressures are using agritourism to diversify their businesses and bring customers directly to their farms. Corn mazes, cider mills, petting zoos, haunted houses and other attractions can give farms ...

MyMichigan honored by AMA for commitment to well-being of physicians

MIDLAND - MyMichigan Health has earned national recognition in 2026 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. This marks the third consecutive time MyMichigan Health has received recognition through the AMA Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition ...

Community Foundation announces new Vision Grant opportunity

ALPENA - The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) has announced a new Vision Grant opportunity offering up to $15,000 for projects serving Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, schools, churches (for ...

Holiday Halloween House of Alpena to host Halloween fun

The Halloween House of Alpena is back for its 24th year. Organizers will have over 100 carved pumpkins out for display on Halloween night only, starting at 5 p.m. until midnight. This is a free attraction for the public to enjoy. Organizers would appreciate help from the community to spread ...

Busy times on the Thunder Bay River