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Author Sue Harrison to visit Alpena library Sept. 13

ALPENA — Upper Peninsula author Sue Harrison will be sharing her children’s book, "Rescuing Crash: The Good Dog," at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Alpena County Library. Geared towards ages 9-12, "Rescuing Crash" is the story of 11-year-old Britta, her father, and Crash, an ...

SUNRISE SIDE BULLETIN BOARD — Aug. 20

St. Augustine SUN-sational Summer Picnic Sunday St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman will host a SUN-sational Summer Picnic from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the church, 24138 Veterans Memorial Highway. The event will feature live music, dancing, games, an auction, raffles, beer, ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS — Aug. 19

~ Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. ~ Besser Museum ...

Kittens for a cause: Canine Communications hosts yoga fundraiser

ALPENA — You’ve seen yoga, you’ve seen kittens, but have you seen both at the same time? That’s what happened Sunday morning at Canine Communications in downtown Alpena. Five kittens scurried around the room as a group of women participated in a yoga session led by Punky ...

Alcona Classic Tractor and Engine Club prepping for Heritage Days

“How slow can you go?” Have you ever thought of that being a tractor game? Members of the Alcona Classic Tractor and Engine Club have. It’s one of the friendly competitions during the Club’s Heritage Days. “There are a few stipulations, with one of them being that you can’t ride ...