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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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 20th - 24th, 2010
6PM to 9PM
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 727 S. Second Ave., Alpena
Please call Kristi Werth at 989-356-3634 for more information and registration. Registration deadline is May 28.
KINDERMUSIK ADVENTURE CAMPS
June 21st - 25th, 2010
10AM to NOON
Location: St. Johns Catholic Church Classroom
Contact Information:
Jayne Lusardi
Phone: 989-354-5988

On the Road (4-6)

$80 each or $125 for 2 children (adult must attend last 15 minutes of class). Includes all materials, music CD, craft & snack. Space is limited to 12 children per class. Register today. Classes fill up quickly.

Relive your childhood with your child. Every song is likely to revive a memory from your summers' past. Play "Eye Spy" and find shapes in the clouds to jpass the time. Take imaginary trips to vacation destinations on a bus named "Van Go".

*** 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.***


SUMMER BOOK CLUB KICK OFF PICNIC
June 22nd, 2010
11:30AM to 2PM
Location: Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Contact Information:
Christine Wedge
Phone: 989-356-6188
Make a Splash... READ! The Library hosts another great year of Summer Book Club... registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and a picnic lunch will be offered for 25¢ from 11:30a.m. to 2p.m.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
June 22nd, 2010
6:30PM to 10PM
Location: 180 Hamilton RD
Contact Information:
Patrick Gapske
Phone: 989-590-2665
Hard card and paper bingo. Weekly door card jackpot is $500. We also have many other large prizes on our paper games. Lucky Bingo Ball Tickets are a big hit. There is a large selection of regular pull tab tickets. Doors open at noon, come early and have dinner. We have the best burgers and fries in town.
Alpena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
235 W. Chisholm St. · Alpena MI 49707 · 1-800-4-ALPENA or (989) 354-4181