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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

The Alcona County Baby Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 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.

Friends of the Alcona County Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch.

Alcona Needlecrafters will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chosen Ranch Community Center, 483 E. Traverse Bay Road, Lincoln. Everyone is welcome to participate. The group makes hats, baby blankets and mittens to donate to area groups.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

Veterans are invited to join fellow comrades for coffee and fellowship from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For additional details, 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.

TOPS 1502 Mikado meets at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2531 E. F-30, Mikado with weigh-in at 9 a.m. and meeting at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Site is handicap accessible. For details, call (989) 736-8022 or (989) 739-8600.

Free Accessible Yoga will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in Lincoln. Sessions include gentle movement for joint freeing, muscle strengthening and stress reduction. Call Liz McNichols with questions at (989) 335-1777.

Catch an afternoon baseball movie at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Prof. Emeritus John Blakemore will present the moving starting at 2 p.m. Popcorn and pop are included in this free, family event. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

A story time and craft activity for children will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

Alcona woodcarvers will host a reception at noon at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Wood carvings will be on display until October 27. For details, call (989) 724-6796.

Visit the Alcona County Library in Harrisville to enjoy a free bag of movie-style buttered popcorn while supplies last.

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 Pastor Caincross at (989) 569-1298.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 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.

The Alcona Classic Tractor & Engine Club is holding its annual Tractor Trott around Hubbard Lake. Anyone with a tractor is welcome to join the procession which leaves from North End Park in Hubbard Lake at 10 a.m. Upon return there will be soup and other refreshments for participants. For more information, see the club’s Facebook page or call Cyndi Apsey at (989) 335-3018.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

The Alcona County Board for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the lower-level meeting room at the Alcona County Courthouse in Harrisville.

Euchre is played at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church. Clients are asked to come only one time per month and must be present to receive food. Recipients must remain in their vehicle for curbside pick up and follow volunteer traffic control. The pantry accepts clients regardless of county residence. Identification is required. Bring box or bag. The church is located at 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Call (989) 727-3606 for more information.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

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.

A book sale will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Friends of the Library.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

A story time and craft activity for children will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

Woodcarving with Friends will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from noon to 4 p.m. Woodcarvers ages 16 and up are welcome. Participants should bring their own knives and wood project. For more information, call Mary Denning at (810) 263-7571.

A book sale will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Friends of the Library.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

A book sale will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Friends of the Library.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

White Pine Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Euchre is played at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome.

The Alcona Book Club will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from noon to 1 p.m. The selection for October is “The Housekeeper and the Professor” by Yoko Ogawa. Call (989) 724-6796 for information.

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 levels are welcome. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

Veterans are invited to join fellow comrades for coffee and fellowship from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For additional details, 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, OCTOBER 21

A story time and craft activity for children will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Plow Days, sponsored by the Alcona Classic Tractor & Engine Club, will start at 10 a.m. in the field near Swede and Anderson roads in the Spruce Hubbard Lake area. Anyone who enjoys watching old tractors working in the field is encouraged to attend. Those who would like to participate can become a member and join in the fun. For information about the club, see its Facebook page or call Cyndi Apsey at (9890 335-3018.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Euchre is played at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

The Alcona County Library Board will meet at the Hubbard Lake Community Center at 2 p.m. The public is welcome.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

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.

A tie-dye Craftomania for teenagers and adults will be held at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants should bring their own item, washed with fabric softener. Registration is required for this free event. Call to register at (989) 724-6796.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

A story time and craft activity for children will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Run, walk or crawl in the costume fun run “Dawn of the Dash,” held at Alcona Community Schools from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is required for all participants: $25 for ages 13 and up, $15 for ages six to 12 and children under five are free. Register at https://www.facebook.com/MatrixYouthAlcona. For more information, email: matrixpastor@gmail.com. Sponsored by Matrix Youth Ministry and Revolution Dance.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

Teenagers and adults are invited to join the new Cryptid Club. Cryptids are creatures whose existence has yet to be (or cannot entirely be proven), like Bigfoot and the Michigan Dogman. The first meeting will be at 4 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Call (989) 724-6796 for more information.

A teenage movie will be shown with munchies at 5 p.m. at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville. Youth ages 13 and up will see a ghost themed movie and Halloween snacks. Call (989) 724-6796 for details.

The Curtis Township Library in Glennie will have a drive-thru Halloween party from 5 to 7 p.m. with candy and prizes. Call (989) 735-2601 for more information.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Euchre is played at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Veterans are invited to join fellow comrades for coffee and fellowship from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville. For additional details, call (989) 724-9581.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

The Alcona County Board for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the lower-level meeting room at the Alcona County Courthouse in Harrisville.

Euchre is played at the Lincoln Senior Center, lower level, 207 Church Street, Lincoln from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All seniors are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

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.