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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Children of all ages are invited to Homeschoolers at the Library for an educational activity at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church. Clients are asked to cone only one time per month and must be present to receive food. Recipients must remain in their vehicle for curbside pickup and follow volunteer traffic control. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county residence. Identification is required. Bring a box or bag. The church is located at 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Call (989) 727-3443 for more information.
The Alcona County Library Board will meet at the Harrisville branch at 2 p.m. The public is welcome.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
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.
TOPS 1502 Mikado will meet at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2531 E. F-30, Mikado at 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For mor information, call (989) 736-8022 or (989) 739-8600.
There will be a craft activity for youth ages 10 and up at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The craft is acrylic dot art. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
There will be a story time and craft activity for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 10:30 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
A movie and popcorn snack will be available for youth ages 13 and up at 3 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
A spring fling for kids, including cookie decorating, a craft project, drawing and a spring-themed backdrop for photos, will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
A bowl-a-thon to benefit the Alcona Humane Society will be held at Village Lanes bowling alley in Harrisville. For more information, or to sign up contact (989) 724-3036.
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Teenagers and adults are invited to Craftomania to make textured wall art from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. There is a $5 charge for supplies. Please call (989) 724-6796 to register.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Euchre is played from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln. All seniors are welcome.
Anna Sadler, maritime archaeologist, will share the latest underwater discoveries from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and discuss some of the shipwrecks along the Alcona County shoreline at 1 p.m. at the Curtis Township Library, 4884 Bamfield Road, Glennie. This free event is part of the "Cabin Fever" series of programs sponsored by the Alcona Historical Society and the Alcona County Library. For more info, call (989) 724-6796.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
Artwork by the members of the Northeast Michigan Artists’ Guild will be on display at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. The theme is “Around the Clock” and it will be available to the public during library hours until April 25. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
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.
TOPS 1502 Mikado will meet at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2531 E. F-30, Mikado at 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For mor information, call (989) 736-8022 or (989) 739-8600.
A movie and popcorn snack will be available for youth ages 13 and up at 5 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
There will be a story time and craft activity for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library at 10:30 a.m. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
All veterans and spouses are welcome to attend a coffee get-together at Alcona High School auditorium lobby from 2 to 4 p.m. The Alcona National Honor Society will provide coffee, tea, sweets and games.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
Veterans are invited to join follow comrades for coffee and fellowship between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For more info., call (989) 724-9581.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
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 11
“Michigan’s Lumbering Days and Camp Life” will be presented by Al and Dave Eicher, award-winning producers of Michigan visual history at 6 p.m. at the Spruce Presbyterian Church, 6230 Gillard Road, Spruce. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. This event is part of the Cabin Fever series of programs sponsored by the Alcona Historical Society. For more information, call (989) 657-4773.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church. Clients are asked to cone only one time per month and must be present to receive food. Recipients must remain in their vehicle for curbside pickup and follow volunteer traffic control. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county residence. Identification is required. Bring a box or bag. The church is located at 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Call (989) 727-3443 for more information.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
Veterans are invited to join follow comrades for coffee and fellowship between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For more info., call (989) 724-9581.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
A gun show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mikado American Legion, 2205 Alger Street, Mikado. Admission is $6. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch will be available. This event is sponsored by the Glennie Sportsman Club (genniesportsmanclub.com).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church. Clients are asked to cone only one time per month and must be present to receive food. Recipients must remain in their vehicle for curbside pickup and follow volunteer traffic control. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county residence. Identification is required. Bring a box or bag. The church is located at 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Call (989) 727-3443 for more information.