Calendar of Events
(Editor’s Note: Entries for Calendar are always welcome. They will be published in chronological order as space allows. Entries should be turned in at least two weeks prior to the date of the event. Events sponsored by businesses or individuals to make a profit or governmental units for meeting notification are not eligible for this free public service. Sorry, bingo, garage sales, raffle ticket sales, or political campaigning information is not eligible.)
** Call ahead before any scheduled event to make sure it is still being held. **
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Learn about animals with Exotic Zoo via an exclusive YouTube link provided by Alcona County Library. Visit the library’s Facebook page or website at http://www.alcona.lib.mi.us from home, or you may use the Wi-Fi at the branches in Harrisville, Lincoln, Caledonia, or Mikado. This virtual learning experience is sponsored by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini-grant administered by Art in the Loft. Don’t forget to sign up for the “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Join fellow comrades at the veteran’s coffee hour from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North Second Street in Harrisville. All veterans are welcome.
Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are recommended.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Celebrate Independence Day at the Harrisville Harbor with fireworks at dusk -- approximately 10:15 p.m. (In case of inclement weather, they will be held on Sunday, July 5.)
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Yoga for a Cause - Liz McNichols is offering Hatha Yoga on the lawn at the Harrisville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats and props with six-foot physical distance setup. Classes are by donation and all proceeds will support the Alcona Food Pantry.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Sunrise Community Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Clients are asked to come only one time per month and must be present to receive food. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county of residence. Identification is required. Bring a box or bag. For more information, call (989) 727-3606.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are recommended.
The Newcomers Lunch Group will meet at noon at the Big Boy Restaurant on Ripley Avenue in Alpena. Call Terry at (989) 340-0676 if planning to attend.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Alcona County Pop-Up Pantry (for Alcona County residents only) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. (or until food is gone) at the following locations: Lott Baptist Church, (4257 M-65) Glennie; South Shore Fire Hall, (367 W. Mt. Maria) Spruce; Smokies Bar parking lot (5982 N. Hubbard Lake Road) Spruce; Alcona Township Hall, (5576 US-23) Black River, Barton City Fire Hall (1868 W. Trask Lake Road) Barton City; Mikado Fire Hall (2226 S. F-41) Mikado; Greenbush Fire Hall (5063 Campbell Street) Greenbush; and Alcona Elementary School (181 N. Barlow Road) Lincoln. Drive through only pickup. Limited supplies. First come, first served.
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
The Alcona Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Harrisville United Methodist Church, 217 North State Street (US-23).
Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ARA site on Barlow Road in Lincoln. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Yoga for a Cause - Liz McNichols is offering Hatha Yoga on the lawn at the Harrisville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats and props with six-foot physical distance setup. Classes are by donation and all proceeds will support the Alcona Food Pantry.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Join fellow comrades at the veteran’s coffee hour from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North Second Street in Harrisville. All veterans are welcome.
Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are recommended.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Alcona County Pop-Up Pantry (for Alcona County residents only) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. (or until food is gone) at the following locations: Lott Baptist Church, (4257 M-65) Glennie; South Shore Fire Hall, (367 W. Mt. Maria) Spruce; Smokies Bar parking lot (5982 N. Hubbard Lake Road) Spruce; Alcona Township Hall, (5576 US-23) Black River, Barton City Fire Hall (1868 W. Trask Lake Road) Barton City; Mikado Fire Hall (2226 S. F-41) Mikado; Greenbush Fire Hall (5063 Campbell Street) Greenbush; and Alcona Elementary School (181 N. Barlow Road) Lincoln. Drive through only pickup. Limited supplies. First come, first served.
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
MONDAY, JULY 20
White Pines Quilt Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North Second Street in Harrisville. Join them for fellowship, inspiration and quilting ideas. For more information, call Judy at (989) 335-4283.
TUESDAY, JULY 21
Yoga for a Cause - Liz McNichols is offering Hatha Yoga on the lawn at the Harrisville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats and props with six-foot physical distance setup. Classes are by donation and all proceeds will support the Alcona Food Pantry.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Sunrise Community Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Clients are asked to come only one time per month and must be present to receive food. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county of residence. Identification is required. Bring a box or bag. For more information, call (989) 727-3606.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are recommended.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Yoga for a Cause - Liz McNichols is offering Hatha Yoga on the lawn at the Harrisville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats and props with six-foot physical distance setup. Classes are by donation and all proceeds will support the Alcona Food Pantry.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are recommended.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Alcona County Pop-Up Pantry (for Alcona County residents only) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. (or until food is gone) at the following locations: Lott Baptist Church, (4257 M-65) Glennie; South Shore Fire Hall, (367 W. Mt. Maria) Spruce; Smokies Bar parking lot (5982 N. Hubbard Lake Road) Spruce; Alcona Township Hall, (5576 US-23) Black River, Barton City Fire Hall (1868 W. Trask Lake Road) Barton City; Mikado Fire Hall (2226 S. F-41) Mikado; Greenbush Fire Hall (5063 Campbell Street) Greenbush; and Alcona Elementary School (181 N. Barlow Road) Lincoln. Drive through only pickup. Limited supplies. First come, first served.
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Yoga for a Cause - Liz McNichols is offering Hatha Yoga on the lawn at the Harrisville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats and props with six-foot physical distance setup. Classes are by donation and all proceeds will support the Alcona Food Pantry.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Join fellow comrades at the veteran’s coffee hour from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North Second Street in Harrisville. All veterans are welcome.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Reformers Unanimous, a faith-based addictions recovery program, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 South State Street. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Whitten at (989) 335-0172.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
The Alcona Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Harrisville United Methodist Church, 217 North State Street (US-23).
Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ARA site on Barlow Road in Lincoln. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-5077.
