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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
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.
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.
Homeschoolers, seasoned and/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.
THURSDAY, MAY 2
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, MAY 3
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, MAY 4
A Gun and Knife Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 2205 Alger Street, Mikado. The event, sponsored by the Glennie Sportsman Club, will include buying, selling and trading of guns and knives and more. All local, state and federal laws apply. For more information, call (937) 416-5504 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Forge new friendships, learn to strategize and be creative in the teen-exclusive Dungeons & Dragons Club, which meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which meets upstairs at the Hollyhock Emporium in Harrisville. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.
A Kentucky Derby Fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Bar & Grill, 1405 Hubbard Lake Road, Hubbard Lake. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Hubbard Lake Community Association’s building fund.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
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.
“Golden Grocery Giveaway” (Formally known as CSFP/Commodity Supplemental Food Program) will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Senior Center, 205 Church Street, Lincoln.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
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, MAY 9
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, MAY 10
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, MAY 11
A talk on the threat of invasive plants encroaching on Hubbard Lake and its surrounding land by conservation forester Russell Williams, a seasoned expert from the Alcona/Iosco Conservation Districts. Attendees will discover how these invasive plants pose a risk to the delicate balance of the ecosystem and learn about proactive measures that may be taken to safeguard the lake and surrounding land. This talk is free and open to everyone. The meeting will be held at the South Shore of Hubbard Lake Fire Station, 367 W. Mt. Maria Road, Spruce, at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Hubbard Lake Sportsman & Improvement Association.
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, MAY 14
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, MAY 15
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 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.
THURSDAY, MAY 16
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, MAY 17
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.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
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, MAY 22
“Golden Grocery Giveaway” (Formally known as CSFP/Commodity Supplemental Food Program) will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Township Community Center, 415 E. Main Street, Hale.
“Golden Grocery Giveaway” (Formally known as CSFP/Commodity Supplemental Food Program) will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5300 N. US-23, Oscoda.
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, MAY 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.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
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.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
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.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
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.
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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 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.
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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
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.
