Calendar

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Homeschoolers, seasoned or curious, are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 2 p.m. to offer inspiration and camaraderie for school-aged children. For more information, call (989) 724-6796.

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, NOVEMBER 21

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, NOVEMBER 22

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.

Helping Addicts’ Loved Ones (HALO) will meet at the Greenbush Community Baptist Church, 2430 S. State Street, Greenbush at 7 p.m. For details contact Pastor Caincross at (989) 569-1298.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

The AuSable Valley Audubon will present information on how to feed birds safely at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Participants will learn to recognize and minimize avian diseases that spread at bird feeders and understand how feeding by humans can impact avian behavior and discover how to attract the species they want to see. To reserve a seat, call (989) 724-6793.

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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

The Alcona County Commission on Aging board will meet at 10 a.m. in the Senior Center in Lincoln. The public is welcome to attend. For details, call (989) 334-3466.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Enjoy a homemade Thanksgiving meal – turkey and all of the fixin’s at no charge. Food will be served between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 N. 2nd Street, Harrisville. If possible, call (989) 724-6734 or (989) 724-7165 to give the number of people planning to attend. Leave a message if no one answers. Carry outs are available.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

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, NOVEMBER 30

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

The Golden Grocery Giveaway will be held at the Sunrise Community Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to noon at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Distribution is by curbside pick-up. Recipients stay in their vehicle. Identification is required. Clients are accepted regardless of where they live. Call (989) 727-3443 for details.

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. Santa Claus will be there with goodies.

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.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18