(Editor’s Note: Entries for Calendar are always welcome. The deadline is Friday at noon. 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.)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. Clients are asked to come one time per month. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Call (989) 727-2998 for details. * The pantry will be closed if Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather.
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more info.
There will be a children’s craft activity and story time at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
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.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
There will be a hymn sing at 1 p.m. at 201 N. 2nd Street, Harrisville, hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church and Spruce Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited to enjoy the choir sing favorite hymns.
MONDAY, MARCH 16
Music & Movement is designed for children up to five years old to get them out of the house during cold weather months. Children will dance and sing together starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
Participants may learn the traditional method of making Pysanky Ukrainian decorative eggs and take one home following the adult craft session that begins at noon at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Space is limited for this “favorite” annual art class. Cost is $5 for materials. Call (989) 724-6796 to register.
An all-you-can-eat meal of soup, bread and pie will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harrisville United Methodist Church, 217 N. State Street. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children six and under.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Ukulele Jam session – learn to strum songs, both old and new, with a welcoming collective of musicians at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Ukuleles are available for checkout and players of all skill levels are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
It’s a potluck of palates and a feast of friendship at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, with the Cookbook Club, which meets at 5 p.m. Select a recipe from March’s cookbook, “The Irish Cookbook,” by JP McMahon. Select a recipe, make it and share it with fellow club members. For details, call (989) 724-6796. Copies are available at the Harrisville circulation desk.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Lincoln Pop Up Pantry will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Cole’s Appliance storage building (near AAA Credit Union) until the food is gone. Vehicles line up to receive pantry items and items are placed inside.
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Veterans and spouses and widow(er)s are invited to join other retired military members for a drop-in coffee and fellowship between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For more info, call (989) 387-2849.
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more info.
There will be a children’s craft activity and story time at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
MONDAY, MARCH 23
Music & Movement is designed for children up to five years old to get them out of the house during cold weather months. Children will dance and sing together starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
The Alcona Book Club will meet to discuss “Before Dorothy,” by Hazel Gaynor, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Everyone is welcome to engage in discussions with other reading enthusiasts. Copies are available at the Harrisville circulation desk. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Ukulele Jam session – learn to strum songs, both old and new, with a welcoming collective of musicians at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Ukuleles are available for checkout and players of all skill levels are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
A free presentation on Artisan Cheese 101 by local farmer and chef Adam Beckta of Wandering Winds Farm will provide a tasteful crash course on cheese to enhance knowledge. This free program begins at 5 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Call (989) 724-6796 to reserve a spot.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. Clients are asked to come one time per month. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Call (989) 727-2998 for details. * The pantry will be closed if Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather.
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Alcona County Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 2 p.m. at the Harrisville branch, 312 W. Main Street. The public is welcome to attend.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more info.
There will be a children’s craft activity and story time at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Puzzle-palooza, a community jigsaw puzzle exchange, will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, for anyone interested in trading puzzles that have been completed for new ones. Call (989) 724-6796 for details. The week-long puzzle trading ends Thursday, April 2.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
Music & Movement is designed for children up to five years old to get them out of the house during cold weather months. Children will dance and sing together starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Ukulele Jam session – learn to strum songs, both old and new, with a welcoming collective of musicians at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Ukuleles are available for checkout and players of all skill levels are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Alcona County Baby Pantry is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Raphael Church, 2531 E. F-30, Mikado. Alcona County residents with newborns through age four are eligible and welcome. This is not an income-based program. There is free formula, diapers, toys and new and gently used clothes and shoes. Layettes are available in the eighth month.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
The Alcona County Baby Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Raphael Church, 2531 E. F-30, Mikado. Alcona County residents with newborns through age four are eligible and welcome. This is not an income-based program. There is free formula, diapers, toys and new and gently used clothes and shoes. Layettes are available in the eighth month.
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Veterans and spouses and widow(er)s are invited to join other retired military members for a drop-in coffee and fellowship between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For more info, call (989) 387-2849.
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more info.
There will be a children’s craft activity and story time at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
Coffee with Veterans, hosted by the Alcona High School National Honor Society, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Alcona High School in the auditorium/new gym hallway. This free event is open to all veterans and spouses and includes coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, games and prizes.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Ukulele Jam session – learn to strum songs, both old and new, with a welcoming collective of musicians at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Ukuleles are available for checkout and players of all skill levels are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Knitting Klub & Crochet will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome to share stories, tips and tricks while working on projects or starting a new one. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
WEDNESDY, APRIL 8
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. Clients are asked to come one time per month. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Call (989) 727-2998 for details. * The pantry will be closed if Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more info.
There will be a children’s craft activity and story time at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
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, APRIL 14
Ukulele Jam session – learn to strum songs, both old and new, with a welcoming collective of musicians at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. Ukuleles are available for checkout and players of all skill levels are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Home-schooled and alternatively schooled youth are invited to partake in the weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activity, intended for school-age youth who can read at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street. For details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Lincoln Pop Up Pantry will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Cole’s Appliance storage building (near AAA Credit Union) until the food is gone. Vehicles line up to receive pantry items and items are placed inside.
All crafters are welcome to join the Alcona County Needle Crafters from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.
