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• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• 62nd Annual Perchville USA 2012 events include a fishing tournament, Perchville parade, polar bear swim, U.S. Coast Guard water rescue demonstration and a hospitality tent. For more information, contact the Tawas Chamber of Commerce (989) 362-8643.

• Huron Pines annual meeting from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Treetops Resort in Gaylord (doors open at 9 a.m.). Huron Pines board and staff will provide an overview of conservation activities, discuss upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. The meeting includes lunch. Pre-registration ($10) is required and space is limited. For more information, call Jill at (989) 344-0753 ext. 21 or e-mail jill@huronpines.org.

• AuSable Valley Audubon will conduct a free public information session from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Oscoda Robert J. Parks Public Library on Skeel Ave. Hints on bird identification will be addressed along with a demonstration on how to submit results online.

• American Red Cross blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 167 Ripley, Alpena. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Shopping and Menu Planning". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Dragonfly Art Gallery, 116 W. Main St., Harrisville will hold a reception for artist of the month, Gary McKinney from 4 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served a the public is welcome to attend.
• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• 22nd Annual Snow Box Derby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Orchard Park's sled hill just west of Oscoda on River Rd. This year's theme is "Down on the Farm." Categories include: Business, family, young adults ages 13-18 only and children ages 12 and under only. Gates open at 10 a.m., racing at 1 p.m. For more information, call (989) 739-7322.
• Sweetheart Dinner fundraiser for the Curtis Area Emergency Relief Fund will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Curtis Township Hall, 4932 F-30, Glennie. Dinner is by donation.

• American Red Cross blood drive from 12 to 5:45 p.m. at Lincoln Senior Center, 207 S. Church St., Lincoln. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

• American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Alpena Regional Medical Center, 1501 W. Chisholm St. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.
• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Food Labels and Portion Sizes". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Don McEwen Kids Ice Fishing Tournament on Jewell Lake, Barton City. For children and young adults age 15 and under, poles, bait and holes provided. Registration begins at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Jim Burger (989) 736-3401.

• A Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Maria Hall in Harrisville. This is a free dinner and everyone is welcome to attend.

• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Eating Light and Modifying Recipes". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Eisenhower Dance Ensemble will perform "On the Move," at the Kirtland Center for Performing Arts at Kirtland Community College. Tickets are $10 for general admission, students at half price. Show tickets are available online at www.kirtlandcenter.com or call (989) 275-6777.

• Actor and comedian Sinbad will bring his uproarious brand of comedy for an all-ages audience at 7 p.m. at the Kirtland Center for Performing Arts at Kirtland Community College. Dinner before the Sinbad show is $12 per person at the Kirtland Grille; reservations are required as seating is limited. Tickets for the show are $36 and $32. Tickets are available online at www.kirtlandcenter.com or call (989) 275-6777.
• Fundraiser and benefit concert by the Tongue Family Singers at the Presbyterian Church at the corner of Long Rapids Rd. and Chisholm St., Alpena from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $5 per person or $20 form a family ticket. Sponsored by the Thunder Bay Island Society.
• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Women as Leaders" at 2 p.m. at Jesse Besser Museum, 491 Johnson St., Alpena. Discover the three keys to becoming an effective leader. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• "Dining with the Docs" at noon at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. An Alcona Health Center pharmacist will discuss generic versus brand name drugs. Refreshments will be served, no charge, must register by calling (989) 724-6796.

• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Protein, Dairy, Meat, Beans and Meatless Meals". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Corsair Concert Series presents "Delta Reign" at 7:30 p.m. at Tawas United Methodist Church, M-55 Tawas City. Admission is $15, all proceeds to maintain and operate the Corsair skiing and hiking trails in the Huron National Forest. For more information, contact Gary Nelkie (989) 362-2001.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Women in Music" at 2 p.m. at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. 1st Ave. These programs will highlight women musicians and composers. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.
• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Women in Art" at 7 p.m. at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library,, 211 N. 1st Ave. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Michigan Woman Author" from 110 to 11:30 a.m. at ACC, M. Briggs Center, 665 Johnson St., Alpena. Peg Herring, Michigan author of historical murder mysteries will discuss her latest novel. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.
• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Stretching Your Food Dollars". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• A free money smart workshop "Building Money Management Skills" will be held at the George N. Fletcher Alpena County Library from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call (989) 356-6188.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Writing Your History" from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at ACC, NRC 210, 665 Johnson St., Alpena. Workshop with ACC Instructor Karol Walchak for those who wish to write historical memories of relatives or respond to quotes about women. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• MSU Extension is providing a journey to wellness, a series of free classes once a week with instructor Beth Noffze, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at District Health Department No. 2, 311 Lake St., Harrisville. This week's class is "Nutrition and Physical Activity". For more information, call Alpena MSU Ext. (989) 354-9879 or Alcona MSU Ext. (989) 724-6478.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "North Country" movie and discussion at 2 p.m. at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. 1st Ave. "North Country" was inspired by a landmark 2002 sexual harassment case and stars Charlize Theron. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "History of Alpena Women" and panel discussion at 2 p.m. at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. 1st Ave. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.

• Women's History Project 2012 presents "Books and Brown Bags" at noon at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. 1st Ave. Sonya Titus will begin the season's library series with a discussion of a biography of Betty Ford. For more information, call (989) 356-2202.
• A free money smart workshop "Home Ownership 101" will be held at the George N. Fletcher Alpena County Library from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call (989) 356-6188.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• A free money smart workshop "Borrowing Basics" will be held at the George N. Fletcher Alpena County Library from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call (989) 356-6188.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• Corsair Concert Series presents "Blue Highway" at 7:30 p.m. at Tawas United Methodist Church, M-55 Tawas City. Admission is $15, all proceeds to maintain and operate skiing and hiking trails in the Huron National Forest. For more information, contact Gary Nelkie (989) 362-2001.

• A free money smart workshop "Your Money in the Balance: How to invest while Managing Debt" will be held at the George N. Fletcher Alpena County Library from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call (989) 356-6188.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northeast Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bayview Center, 710 N. Second Ave., Alpena. For more information, call Judy Hutchins (989) 255-0735 or Tom Keller (989) 724-9472.

• Recycle Alcona County will hold drop off day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln ARA site. Enter and exit through the north gate. For more information, call (989) 724-6546.