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. **

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

The Community Walking Club, which is open to 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 will be required. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

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.

The Mikado American Legion will be hosting its fish fry at 5-7 pm, October 2nd at 2205 Alger Street, Mikado (one block from F 30 and F 41). Take-outs are encouraged.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Knitting Klub & Crochet will meet from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library in the Reading Garden. All levels welcome.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

The Pine River/VanEtten Watershed Coalition (PRVEL) quarterly meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library on M-72. All meetings are open to the public. Face masks are required due to COVID-19 restrictions. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as there is a limit of 10 attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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, OCTOBER 9

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

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, OCTOBER 13

The Alcona County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Board will meet by video conferencing at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting room in the lower level of the Alcona County Building located at 106 Fifth Street in Harrisville. For more information and video participation information, contact Tammy Ranger at (989) 619-5865.

The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is hosting a drive-through, pop-up pantry of produce and baked goods from 2 to 5 p.m. (or until food is gone) at the Hubbard Lake Bible Church (13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake). This is a drive through pantry. Have boxes or bags in trunk or back of vehicle, volunteers will put food in vehicles. For more information, call (989) 727-3606.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

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, OCTOBER 15

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

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, OCTOBER 20

Knitting Klub & Crochet will meet from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library in the Reading Garden. All levels welcome.

The Alcona Book Club will meet in the Reading Garden at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from noon to 1 p.m. The selection for September is “Educated” by Tara Westover. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

The Alcona County Library Board will meet in person, via Zoom and Facebook Live at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 2 p.m. The link is posed on the library’s website (www.alcona.lib.mi.us) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AlconaLibrary). For more information, call (989) 724-6796.