Courtesy Photo Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union staff members present a $1,000 donation to a representative of Barley, BBQ and Beats, a Hospice fundraiser set for Sept. 19.

ALPENA — Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) recently sponsored Barley, BBQ and Beats, a fundraiser for Hospice of Michigan, with a $1,000 donation. The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the APlex.

Tickets are $65 per person in advance, and $75 per person at the door. Each ticket includes three servings of BBQ and three hand-crafted cocktails. A number of local businesses and organizations are involved in providing the “barley” and the “BBQ.” AAACU is proud to support local events like these that give back to the broader community.

AAACU’s donation to support Barley, BBQ and Beats is made possible by its Community Reinvestment Fund. These funds are comprised of dollars donated back into local communities, thanks to credit union members who choose to

receive their monthly statements electronically. The credit union pledged to donate $9 annually for each enrolled account, and in 2025, AAACU will donate up to $297,600 back into the communities they serve.

AAACU is a state-chartered credit union with membership eligibility open to any resident in the state of Michigan. As of April 30, 2025, AAACU provides service to 48,090 members with total assets equal to $886,834,278.