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Center of Charity May totals

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ALPENA - The Center of Charity in Alpena released the usage totals for its programs for May on Tuesday. The results are listed below. Community Connections Program for 16 days open: 90 - Male Interactions 37 - Female Interactions Community Partner Navigations 4 - NEMCSA Referrals 3 - Family Resource (Compass North) 5 - St. Vincent navigations 12 - Salvation Army navigations 10 - Goodwill Vouchers 21 - Shoes and Clothing 4 - Sunrise Mission navigation Friendship Room Program, 26 days open: Meals Provided - 1951 Individual Food Boxes - 12 Baby ...

Great Lakes Great Responsibility gains new CEO

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ALPENA — After eight years serving as the network coordinator for the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NMGLSI), Meag Schwartz has decided to leave the organization to eventually become the full-time CEO of the Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR) nonprofit in ...

Alpena Flower Festival 2026 blooms bigger

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ALPENA – Downtown Alpena is preparing to bloom once again as the Alpena Flower Festival returns for its fourth year, transforming the city center into a vibrant celebration of flowers, community, and summer this weekend. Inspired by the one-day “Flower Day” floral festival in Adelaide, ...

Funky flower pot class at Art in the Loft

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ALPENA - Join Art in the Loft for a fun afternoon of festive acrylic florals on Saturday as people can create fun and funky flower pots during Alpena's Downtown Flower Festival. In this class, is from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., artist and educator Mariah Brancheau of the Lovely Little Lettering ...