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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

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.

All crafters are welcome to attend the Alcona County Needle Crafters meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.

The Lincoln Pop Up Pantry will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Cole’s Appliance storage building (near AAA Credit Union) until the food is gone. Vehicles line up to receive pantry items and items are placed inside.

Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Marcie Cowles is the facilitator. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email talktous@friendstogethermi.org for more information. Alcona Elementary is at 181 N. Barlow Road in Lincoln.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

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) 387-2849.

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.

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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

The Alcona Book Club will meet to discuss “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore from noon to 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Everyone is welcome to engage in discussions with other reading enthusiasts. Copies are available at the Harrisville circulation desk. For more details, call (989) 724-6796.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Ukulele jam - 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.

Award-winning author and educator, Gail Heath, will discuss and read from her latest book, “Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas,” a holiday story for readers age 10 to 100. This is a free literary event open to everyone at the Curtis Township Library on Bamfield Road in Glennie.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

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.

All crafters are welcome to attend the Alcona County Needle Crafters meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.

The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. 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. * If Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather, the pantry will also be closed.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

A homemade Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the fixings will be served at no charge from 3 to 5 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 N. 2nd Street in Harrisville. Everyone is welcome. Carry out is available. Call (989) 724-6734 or (989) 724-7165 to give the number of people attending (leave a message).o

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

An open house at Harrisville’s radio station WXTF-LP will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Community members may tour the Main Street studio where they will meet the DJs and enjoy complimentary cider, coffee and donuts before heading to the Christmas tree lighting on the courthouse lawn at 6 p.m. Youngsters are invited to go “on air” to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. This event is sponsored by The Alcona Music Project.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

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. Layettes are eligible in the eighth month. Santa will be there with treats.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

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. Layettes are eligible in the eighth month. Santa will be there with treats.

All crafters are welcome to attend the Alcona County Needle Crafters meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.

Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Marcie Cowles is the facilitator. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email talktous@friendstogethermi.org for more information. Alcona Elementary is at 181 N. Barlow Road in Lincoln.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

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) 387-2849.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Christmas in the Village, Harrisville’s annual holiday celebration, will be held throughout the community, including events at area churches and other organizations. The holiday bazaar will be at Maria Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths offer a wide selection of hand-crafted items, baked goods, greenery and much more. Hot food will be available to purchase between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., provided by the Reach ladies group of St. Anne Catholic Church. The hall is behind the church, 110 S. US-23, Harrisville. This event is sponsored by the Harrisville Arts Council.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual Cookie Walk, bake and craft sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Homemade canned goods, raffle, music and hot chocolate are available all morning. The church is located at 201 N. 2nd Street, Harrisville.

Frosty’s Festival of Gifts will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church. This annual holiday event features holiday baked goods, pantry items, frozen foods, handmade note cards, craft items, fresh green floral arrangements and much more. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church is located six miles north of M-72 on Hubbard Lake Road, just south of Mt. Maria Road in Spruce.

Coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and a take home craft for youngsters, plus hay rides with Dan Kirschner and his team of horses will be held at the Harrisville Arts Council office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to visit with children from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. anyone planning to go on the wagon is encouraged to wear warm clothes. The office is located at 112 N. 3rd Street, Harrisville. Everyone is welcome to this free family event.

The Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will have activities for children and teenagers from noon to 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with Christmas in the Village. There will be a craft project, cookie decorating and a visit with Santa. Everyone is welcome to this free family event.

Santa will visit the Harrisville Train Depot from noon to 4 p.m. in conjunction with Harrisville’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration. Youngsters are encouraged to visit with him. There will also be baked goods, holiday greenery and other items available for purchase. There will also be a children’s drawing held at the end of the event. The depot is located at 301 Dock Street, Harrisville.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

All crafters are welcome to attend the Alcona County Needle Crafters meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.

The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. 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. * If Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather, the pantry will also be closed.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

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, DECEMBER 17

The Sunrise Community Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Lake Bible Church, 13508 Hubbard Lake Road, just north of the post office. 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. * If Alpena schools are closed because of inclement weather, the pantry will also be closed.

The Lincoln Pop Up Pantry will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Cole’s Appliance storage building (near AAA Credit Union) until the food is gone. Vehicles line up to receive pantry items and items are placed inside.

All crafters are welcome to attend the Alcona County Needle Crafters meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Side EMS building, 2600 E. M-72, Harrisville. No experience is necessary. Members will help beginners. For more information, call Shelly at (585) 205-0459.

Cancer support group, Friends Together, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Elementary School library. Marcie Cowles is the facilitator. Patients battling cancer and loved ones are welcome to this community support group. Call (989) 356-3231 or email talktous@friendstogethermi.org for more information. Alcona Elementary is at 181 N. Barlow Road in Lincoln.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

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) 387-2849.