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Art in the Park craft show to take place Aug. 15

ALPENA - The fifth annual Art in the Park is taking place Aug. 15 at McRae Park in Alpena. The craft show will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, organizer Jodie Bishop said. This year’s Art in the Park will be raising money for HEROES, an organization in Alpena which assists individuals with special needs and their caregivers by providing essential resources, support, and socialization within their community to allow for a fulfilling life. HEROES stands for Heart, Enthusiasm, Resources, Opportunities, Empathy, and Socialization. The craft show will feature ...

Busy week ahead for Lifelong Learners

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) have announced its programs for next week. Below is more information about the planned events. Online Lecture: Walking Political History in London’s Westminster District This event is slated for Monday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the ...

Leer Lutheran Church to host The Story of Leer

LEER — The Church is hosting Making Community-The Story of Leer on Aug.9 at 2 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy a bake sale hosted by the Leer Ladies and a hobo dinner by the Leer men. For more information please contact 989-464-3197.

Holy Gears robotics team wins in Canada

ALPENA — Representatives from the Holy Gears robotics team at All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) recently earned an invitation to the FIRST Tech Robotics Canadian Rockies Premier event. Out of 48 teams, the ASCS team was the only of four middle school teams competing against high school ...

St. Augustine Catholic Church to host community festival, Aug. 30

HILLMAN — St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman is preparing for its fifth annual St. Augustine Community Festival that will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a press release on Tuesday. St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman announced the winner of the Early Bird Raffle Drawing, which was held on Sunday, was Margaret LaCross of Alpena. Her name was drawn at Sunday’s monthly parish breakfast. The ticket was sold by parishioner Julie Grabiel. Both ladies will pocket $500 cash. LaCross’ ticket will be entered back into the Big Cash Raffle Grand Prize Drawing to be held ...

Alpena to host 2026 Thunder Bay Maritime Festival in August

ALPENA – The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced the 2026 Thunder Bay Maritime Festival will take place from Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 23 along the Thunder Bay River. According to a DDA press release on Tuesday, this year’s lineup features two-hour tall ship ...