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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
NE Michigan UAW Retirees RWC No. 31474 will meet at 11 a.m. at JJ’s Steak and Pizza House, 411 2nd Ave., Alpena. There will be representatives from the UAW Trust and BCBS at the meeting. Attendees can have lunch for $8. Social hour begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact David Fletcher, chairman, at (248) 444-1193.
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. Santa Claus will be there with goodies.
All school-aged children are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 2 p.m. to gain knowledge and use their imagination for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Program. For more information, call (989) 724-6796.
Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
A free lecture on “The Two Towers: An Archaeological Biography of the Garrity Family” will be held at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena. Everyone is welcome to this lecture detailing the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and local maritime history as artifacts recovered from the New Presque Isle Lighthouse and connect them to the families who lived there. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
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) 724-9581.
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
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. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For information, call (989) 724-6796.
CrossRoads Recovery, a faith-based addiction program, will meet at 7 p.m. at Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush. For more information, contact Paster Caincross at (989) 569-1298.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Frosty’s Festival of Gifts will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church. This annual Christmas bazaar will include holiday baked goods, pantry items, frozen foods, handmade note cards, craft items and more. Brunch will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 25 Kirche in the Woods, Spruce; six miles north of M-72 off Hubbard Lake Road, just south of Mt. Maria Road.
Harrisville’s annual holiday celebration, Christmas in the Village, will begin at 9 a.m. with a holiday bazaar at Maria Hall, behind St. Anne Catholic Church in Harrisville (110 S. State Street.) Booths will offer a wide selection of handcrafted items of all kinds, wreaths, baked goods, and food will be available from the ladies of the church. From 9 a.m. to noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church will have a cookie walk, bake and craft sale and other festivities. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Harrisville Arts Council will have coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and a take home craft for kids at the office, 112 N. 3rd Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit between 11 and 11:45 a.m. Hay rides with Dan Kirschner will take place at the Harrisville Arts Council office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants should dress warmly to take a horse-drawn ride through Harrisville. The Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 M-72 will have activities for children and teenagers, Santa will visit from noon to 2 p.m., and youngsters may create a craft and decorate a cookie too.
Singers are needed for the Community Christmas Choir, which rehearses at 11 a.m. at the Harrisville United Methodist Church. The Community Christmas Celebration will be held on December 20. For details, call (989) 724-5450. Everyone is welcome.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Christmas in Nashville starring Bobby Tomberlin and Tess Frizzell will be held at the Alpena High School Auditorium, 303 S. 3rd Ave., Alpena. This annual event is sponsored by Northeast Michigan Crime Stoppers. Proceeds will benefit this program. Tickets are $18 per person and $50 for families. Call (800) 205-7174 or (989) 340-6002.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
The “Make it Monday” craft session for adults at 2 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will be a woven gift bag. Call (989) 724-6796 to reserve a place.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Practice ukulele at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 10 a.m. 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.
Play euchre at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln starting at 12:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome to participate in this free activity.
AuSable Valley Audubon is presenting a discussion on waterfowl at its meeting at 3 p.m. at the East Tawas Senior Center, 312 Newman Street, East Tawas. Everyone is welcome.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
All school-aged children are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 2 p.m. to gain knowledge and use their imagination for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Program. For more information, 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, Hubbard Lake. Clients are asked to come one time per month and must be present to receive food. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Clients are accepted regardless of where they live. Bring a box or bag. Call (989) 727-3443 for details.
The Alcona County Board of Trustees will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2 p.m. The public is welcome.
Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
“Golden Grocery Giveaway” (Formally known as CSFP/Commodity Supplemental Food Program) will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Alcona Senior Center, 205 Church Street, Lincoln. For more information, call the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan at (810) 396-0238 or (810) 396-0206.
AuSable Valley Audubon will present “Safely Seeding Your Backyard Birds,” a how-to guide for feeding birds. Participants will learn how to recognize and prevent avian diseases that spread at the feeder.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
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. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For information, call (989) 724-6796.
CrossRoads Recovery, a faith-based addition program, will meet at 7 p.m. at Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush. For more information, contact Paster Caincross at (989) 569-1298.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 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.
A Country Christmas Craft Show ill be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall, 6421 Gillard Road, Spruce. Local vendors and small businesses will have crafts, jewelry, baked goods, wreaths, ornaments, home décor, stationery, soaps, candles and more. Sand and Mrs. Claus will visit from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fat Freddies food truck will be onsite.
SUNDAY, DECEMEBER 15
Sunrise Ringers Christmas Concert will be held at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Second Street, Harrisville. Everyone is welcome to attend this free handbell music event that includes special aspects. For details, call (989) 335-4032.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
The “Make it Monday” craft session for adults at 2 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will be snipped paper gift cards for holiday giving. Call (989) 724-6796 to reserve a place.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Practice ukulele at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 10 a.m. 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 Book Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library to discuss December’s book “A Christmas Story,” a novel, by Jean Shepherd. Everyone is welcome to engage in discussions with other reading enthusiasts. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
The Knitting Klub & Crochet will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library 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.
Play euchre at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln starting at 12:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome to participate in this free activity.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
All school-aged children are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 2 p.m. to gain knowledge and use their imagination for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Program. For more information, 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, Hubbard Lake. Clients are asked to come one time per month and must be present to receive food. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Clients are accepted regardless of where they live. Bring a box or bag. (This pantry is being held a week early due to the Christmas holiday.) Call (989) 727-3443 for details.
The Lincoln Pop-Up Pantry will be held at 3 p.m. at Cole’s Appliance storage building (by AAA Credit Union) in Lincoln until the food is gone.
Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 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) 724-9581.
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
The Alcona Humane Society will visit the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library with an entourage of dogs and cats available for adoption. Donations may be left at the library on the behalf of the humane society through December 24.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
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. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For information, call (989) 724-6796.
CrossRoads Recovery, a faith-based addiction program, will meet at 7 p.m. at Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush. For more information, contact Paster Caincross at (989) 569-1298.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
It’s a potluck of palates and a feast of friendship at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library with the Cookbook Club, which meets at 5:30 p.m. December’s cookbook is, “Pok Pok,” by chef Andy Ricker. For more information, call (989) 724-6796.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
The Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 9 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27
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. This is not just about learning; it’s about unleashing the joy of discovery. For information, call (989) 724-6796.
CrossRoads Recovery, a faith-based addiction program, will meet at 7 p.m. at Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush. For more information, contact Paster Caincross at (989) 569-1298.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
All veterans and their spouses/significant others are invited to join the Alcona High School National Honor Society for coffee, treats and fun from 2 to 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium lobby. The school is located off Barlow Road at the corner of M-72 in Lincoln.
