Special Events
It seems as though something special is always going on in Alpena. Festivals and events that celebrate Independence Day, antique steam engines, classic cars, lighthouses, Santa Claus, the Thunder Bay River, and a fish called “Big Brownie” are just a smattering of the special events that take place in Alpena year ‘round. Great performances at the Alpena Fine Arts Shell, Alpena High School Auditorium, the Alpena County Library and Alpena Community College’s Granum Theatre are scheduled throughout the year.
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April 10 – June 15, 2009
ALPENA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Invites you to see the Traveling Exhibit
Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery”
Location: Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
211 North First Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library invites you to see the traveling exhibit “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery” at the Library. This NASA-funded exhibit celebrates the achievements of astronomy over the centuries using dramatic images of planets, stars, and galaxies from the Hubble Space Telescope and other NASA missions.
Call the library (989) 356-6188
or visit us at our website: www.alpenalibrary.org for details.
The world is celebrating the International Year of Astronomy in 2009 to mark the anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo four centuries ago. The “Visions of the Universe” exhibit covers many topics related to the exploration of the universe, from storms on the sun to features on the surface of mars and the Moon, comets, star birth, and distant galaxies.
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
COUNTY DANCE IN THE BARN
Location: Thunder Bay Resort
27800 M-32 West
Hillman, MI 49746
Time: Dance Lessons 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dancing from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join us for Country Dancing in the 4000 square foot smoke-free Barn at Thunder Bay Resort.
Line dance lessons from 7-8, Dancing from 8-11.
Food, lodging, and RV accomodations available.
For more information or any questions you may have please contact:
Meredith Walker at:
(989) 742-4502
E-Mail: walker.meredith@gmail.com
Check out our web-site at: www.thunderbayresort.com
THE 27TH ANNUAL LINCOLN LIONS FISHING TOURNAMENT KICK OFF
AT HARRISVILLE HARBOR.
Salmon, Trout and Walleye division.
Tournament runs from June 10 – June 14.
Daily and super tournaments.
Contact Mark Feldhiser at (989) 736-8151 or (989) 471-5557
for more information.
TRUE NORTH RADIO NETWORK
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2009
"Tin Horse"
Location: Alpena's Beautiful Fine Art Bandshell
State Street / US 23 South
near the small boat harbor
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION...
This country group features 3 female singers. They have appeared with some of country's biggest stars. Tin Horse tears audiences apart with their renditions of well known southern rock, country, and classic rock tunes as well. They're backed by a band of veteran musicians, creating a sound so powerful, so fun, and so energized, that you're guaranteed to be dancing & singing along before they finish their first set!
www.tinhorseband.com
Bring your picnic basket & Lounge Chairs...
Cash & Prize Give-Aways...
or you may call True North Radio Network at: (989) 354-4611
Check out our web-site at: www.alpenanow.com
ALPENA CYCLE CLUB TRACTOR PULLING
Location: Alpena Cycle Club
7096 Spruce Road,
(Just off of Werth Road)
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Sign up for adult tractor pullers is $10.00 per class and money will be given for prize money. As always kids pull for FREE. Please arrive early for registration and weigh-in. Quads will be the last class of the day to pull. Sign up for Quad pullers is $15.00 with money for prize money.
For rules or information, call Al Standen (989) 379-3067
or check out our new web-site: www.alpenacycleclub.com or you can e-mail us at: al-rose@alpenacycleclub.com
ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
WILL BE NAMED AFTER ARTHUR GILLESPIE
The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to honor longtime coach and educator, Arthur Gillespie, by naming the Alpena High School gymnasium after him. A special resolution described his more than three decades of service to the district, the various sports he coached, and his dedication and commitment to students and athletes alike. Gillespie is also credited with being involved in the design of the gym that will now carry his name and took a personal interest in the way the facility was used.
A public dedication ceremony is being held
with an open house at 4:00 p.m.
in the Alpena High School Library
followed by a formal dedication ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC EVENT
Location: Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
211 North First Avenue,
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
What to bring: Knitting, Crocheting, or any other needlecraft project.
A lawn chair, sunscreen and a lunch if you so desire.
The library will furnish cookies and beverages. All levels are invited!
Come for the full 4 hours or just for an hour.
For more information please contact Wanda, (989) 356-6188 ext. 14
No registration is needed.
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