Calendar

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

All school-aged children are invited to the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library from 1 to 2 p.m. to gain knowledge and use their imagination for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Program. 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, OCTOBER 17

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, OCTOBER 18

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.

A corn-hole tournament benefit for Roy Apsey will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Oscoda. This fundraising event is to help with medical and other bills due to a sudden medical situation. Donations may be made at the time of the event if the donor doesn’t want to participate in the tournament.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

It’s a potluck of palates and a feast of friendship at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library with the Cookbook Club, which meets at 5 p.m. This month’s cookbook is, “Mexico: the Cookbook,” by Margarita Carrillo Arronte. For more information, call (989) 724-6796.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

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 25

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.

Northeast Michigan’s largest Halloween party will be held at the Aplex in Alpena starting at 6 p.m. There will be live music by High Speed and costume contests for individuals, couples and group. Admission is $20 per person (age 21 and over). WATZ Cash Cube and other prizes are available, along with a cash bar and concessions. This is a fundraising event for Friends Together, a cancer support group. Sponsored by Connie’s Café, WATZ and The Bird. M

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

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, NOVEMBER 6

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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, NOVEMBER 13

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20