Perhaps you’ve seen the commercial recently being run on television — a very child needs at least 1 hour of exercise and play every day for healthy physical, emotional and mental development. The commercial ends with a view of a rather young girl on her back doing yoga like stretches. Something as a runner I […]
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 is less than two weeks away. Two years ago our small group of volunteers started cleaning city beaches. Specifically we removed lumbering-era bark, and storm-water runoff sludge, from Blair Street, starlite, and Michekewis beaches. During these two seasons, volunteers removed 107,000 pounds of debris from these beaches. The Alpena […]
We invite Northern Michigan leaders in crisis response to join Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International Michigan for an introduction to the CIT International Model and how it benefits your community. Food and refreshments provided.  ⸻ Event Details Date: May 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Kirtland Community College 4800 W 4 […]
Community members are invited to attend a series of free Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Northeast Michigan on Monday, January 19. These programs honor Dr. King’s legacy through education, reflection, and community action. At 2:00 PM, Rev. Lenny Avery will present the Letter from the Birmingham Jail in the Granum Theatre at Alpena Community […]
Alpena County Project Connect Returns June 16 at the Fairgrounds Join us at the Alpena Fairgrounds on June 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM for Project Connect, a community resource fair packed with support, services, and smiles. Get free haircuts from Alpena Beauty School and Bella U Salon, car seat safety checks, and […]
Join Us for a Peace Gathering in Alpena The Alpena Peace Community warmly invites you to a special evening of reflection and music at the Peace Gathering. This event will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 7 to 8 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 119 W. Dunbar St, Alpena. Event Highlights: […]
Join us for the 2024 Walk Against Homelessness and Hunger on Saturday, November 2nd! This inspiring event kicks off with registration at 9:30 AM at the Salvation Army Church in Alpena. Bring your family, including children and pets, as we walk together from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to raise awareness and funds for local programs dedicated to assisting those in need. Your participation can make a real difference in our community! Have questions? Reach out to Randy at (989) 657-9313. Together, we can take a step towards ending homelessness and hunger!