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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.


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.


CARDIO TENNIS
June 29th - August 24th, 2010
(Tue. Thu. )
6PM to 7PM
Location: Bay View Park Tennis Courts, Alpena
Contact Information:
Vickie Lampel
Phone: 989-356-0605

Energizing, heart pumping cardio workout to music. No tennis experience necessary. Racquets & balls provided. Come join the fun on the shores of Thunder Bay. Try something new & meet friendly new people. $5 per workout.


THUNDER BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY
July 8th - 31st, 2010
Time: 5PM Dinner & 6PM boat tour
Location: Meet at Jack's Landing

Fletcher Pond Dinner and Pontoon Boat Tour
$10 per person for boat ride
Please call Linda to RSVP at 989-727-4703


36TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN BROWN TROUT FESTIVAL
July 16th - 25th, 2010
Location: Alpena Boat Harbor - 400 East Chisholm Street

All events and shows are listed on the website at www.alpenami-browntrout.com

Booklets also available at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, 989-354-4181.


WWII: A TRIBUTE EXHIBIT
July 17th - September 11th, 2010
10AM to 5PM
Location: Besser Museum for NE Michigan
Contact Information:
Randy Shultz
Phone: 989-356-2202
This tribute exhibit will try to share how encompassing this war really was. From the front line soldiers to the home front bond efforts, we will try to cover them all. The exhibit will consist of mostly "loaned" items from families and veterans themselves. Many of the items are very personal in nature and many are one of a kind.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
July 20th, 2010
12PM to 5:45PM
Location: Onaway VFW Post, 3685 Veterans Drive, Onaway
Phone: 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767)

As we enter the second half of summer, the American Red Cross wishes to thank everyone who has made an attempt to donate blood this summer. We encourage those who are eligible to donate to make an appointment and help recruit friends and family members to donate as well. One donation can help save up to three lives. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment at a blood drive near you.

Thank you for all you do to help in the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross!


"CRUISE NIGHT"
July 20th, 2010
Location: Alpena Mall - 2380 US 23 South, Alpena
Contact Information:
Alpena Mall Office
Phone: 989.356.9016

For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
or The web: www.alpenamall.com


"THE DESERT FOX" WWII Film Series Part 1
July 20th, 2010
Time: 1:30PM
Location: Besser Museum for NE MI
Contact Information:
Amanda Dozier
Phone: 989-356-2202
The Besser Museum Founder's Society presents a WWII Film Series. All films will be shown in the Sky Theater Planetarium!
First to show is "The Desert Fox"
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, was a high-ranking German Nazi officer during World War II. Rommel was famous for commanding the Axis alliance forces of Italy and Germany in the North African theatre of the Second World War. His triumphs in this region make him to be one of the most successful military leaders in desert warfare and thus contributed to his legendary name, Wüstenfuchs or the Desert Fox. This movie was produced in 1951.
Admission is $5 for adults $3 for seniors and children
Alpena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
235 W. Chisholm St. · Alpena MI 49707 · 1-800-4-ALPENA or (989) 354-4181