Lifestyles

Smart Money Storytime at Alpena library

ALPENA — The Alpena County Library is hosting “Smart Money Storytime” with Alpena Community Credit Union on April 11 from 11 a .m. until noon. It’s never too early to learn about financial literacy. The Alpena County Library and Alpena Community Credit Union are presenting a very special storytime onApril 11. Kids will listen to the story of Bun, a bunny who has been saving up her carrots and wants to decide how to spend them, in How Do You Spend? by Cinders McLeod. Following the story, families will receive a copy of the book, part of the Moneybunny series, and enjoy ...

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Learn with Friends at Friends Together

ALPENA — The first instalment of Friends Together’s "Learn with Friends" series this month will feature "Curious about Cannabis" with Kevin Currier from Neighborhood Provisions on April 14 from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Currier will be presenting on medical uses for Cannabidiol (CBD), which ...

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NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants

ALPENA — NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for five primary and six alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...