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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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CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY
March 2nd - December 28th, 2010
(Tue. )
3:30PM to 4:30PM
Location: Sunsrise Centre Annex Unit - 630 Walnut Street, Alpena
Contact Information:
Ruth Fleck
Phone: 989-356-2880

Facilitated parent mutual support group for parents in recovery from addiction. Information, ideas, guest speakers, shared experiences. Confidential, non-judgmental.


VISIONS FROM THE FIELDS OF MERIT
April 10th - July 3rd, 2010
10AM to 5PM
Location: Besser Museum for NE Michigan
Contact Information:
Amanda Dozier
Phone: 989-356-2202

Mr. Sugden formally studied in Paris under French painter,Arnaud D'Hauterives (winner Grand Prix de Rome). Since graduation from the New York School of Visual Arts and the Paris American Academie des Beaux in Paris, Sugden has made 12 journeys throughout the Himalaya and Tibet creating drawings on location. In 1990, Phil and his wife, Carole Elchert, were awareded grants from the Ohio Joint Projects in the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, to create a PBS presentation and companion book based on their 1998 Cultural Arts Expedition to Tibet. They were the guests of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and completed the project entitled, "White Lotus, An Introduction to Tibetan Culture." In 1991, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama was their guest for two days in the Findlay, Ohio home. Sugden's work has been exhibited in more than 90 solo and 130 group shows in museums and galleries internationally. Phillip's drawings have been published in a full-color exhibit catalog entitled, "Visions from the Fields of Merit; Drawings of Tibet and the Himalayas" The book includes a Forward written by the Dalai Lama.


FRIENDS TOGETHER WEEKLY
May 18th - June 29th, 2010
(Tue. )
Time: 6PM
Location: Friends Together Center, 1013 State St.
Phone: 989-356-3231

Hosted by Judy Burns & Friends. No charge.
"friends helping friends touched by cancer..... the softer side of care"


SUMMER VIEW ~ "SHOW US YOUR heART"
May 21st - September 4th, 2010
(Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. )
NOON to 6PM
Location: Art in the Loft Gallery 109 - inside the Center Building - Downtown Alpena

A unique gallery experience. The largest regional fine arts gallery, featuring over 30 juried artists. Come view our selection of affordable fine art and unique gifts in all price ranges. Will be open until 9pm on Fridays in the month of July ONLY.


TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
June 1st - 29th, 2010
(Tue. )
Time: 6PM
Location: Alpena Senior Citizens Center
Phone: 989-356-3585
Carol Kolnowski will teach a very special kind of Tai-Chi class. Her class is designed for those with physical limitations. If you need to do your exercise from a chair, that’s no problem! She’ll challenge you to stretch…but at your own pace! Everyone welcome. Cost for everyone is just $5 per class.
KINDERMUSIK ADVENTURE CAMPS
June 14th - 18th, 2010
10AM to 11:15AM
Location: St. John's Catholic Church Classroom
Contact Information:
Jayne Lusardi
Phone: 989-354-5988

Creatures at the Ocean (18 months-4 years)

$70 each or $110 for 2 children (children must be accompanied by an adult)Includes materials, music CD & craft. Space is limited to 12 children per class. Register today. Classes fill up quickly.

Sing sailor songs and make the ocean count. "Five little seashells lying on the shore: Swish! Went the waves and then there were four." Make homemade kites and more!

*** Interested in day or evening workshops? OR a baby workshop Newborn to 18 months? Please contact me. If we have enough parents and children interested in evening or baby events, I can make this happen.***


BESSER MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 15th, 2010
Time: 6PM
Location: Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, 491 Johnson St., Alpena
1945's Theme
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
June 15th, 2010
12PM to 5:45PM
Location: Hillman High School Media Center/Library, 26042 M-32 Highway

The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region and Best Buy have joined forces to encourage all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood. All presenting donors will have the chance to win one (1) of three (3) $500 Best Buy gift cards. A winner will be drawn monthly in June, July and August.

As we enter the difficult summer month, the American Red Cross is encouraging all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood. During the summer, blood donations tend to decrease because of busy summer travels. However, the need for blood rises because of the increase in roadway and waterway-related accidents.

To make an appointment to donate blood this summer, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org .

Thank you for all you do to help support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross!


Alpena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
235 W. Chisholm St. · Alpena MI 49707 · 1-800-4-ALPENA or (989) 354-4181