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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35th Annual Brown Trout Festival
Here are some of the vents scheduled for
The Michigan Brown Trout Festival 2009 - United Water Big Tent
July 17......."Good Morning Alpena" Breakfast
Sponsored by the Alpena Chamber of Commerce
July 17.......NME Pro Wrestling
"Hook Line and Stretchers" 7:30 p.m.
July 18.......WATZ Listerner Appreciation Night
July 19.......Family Day NOON - 4:00 p.m.
July 20.......Teen Dance 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
July 21.......Bingo Night
July 22.......Disco Night 107.7 The Bay Bash 7:00 p.m. - Midnight.
July 23......Teen Night
July 23......Bingo NOON - 4:00 p.m.
July 24......Polka Night
July 25......Night Wing, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
July 26......Judy & her Suchey Brothers.
Also Planned:
- Art on the Bay at Bay View Park -- July 18 - 19 (Sat & Sun.)
- Free Entertainment daily at the Small Tent
sponsored by Neiman's Family Market - Musical groups featuring a variety of music in the
United Water Big Tent - Alpena City Band Concers Fine Arts Band Shell
Bay View Park - Free Kids Fishing at Culligan Plaza - Downtown Alpena
Presented by Alpena Optimist - Alpena Mall Sidewalk Sales
- Kids Summer reading Program
Sponsored by Alpena County Library at the fairgrounds - Downtown Alpena Sidewalk Sales
- United Water Big Tent Tournament Awards and Sportsperson Raffle drawing
- Brown Trout Festival Merchandise Trailer - Daily
- Plenty of good food and beverages on the grounds
- Ice Available on festival grounds.
Please check out the placemats and posters for a complete list of events scheduled.
For more information please contact: - Rich Sullenger, President, Michigan Brown Trout Festival Committee (989) 590-2480
- Cody Lancaster, Executive Director, Michigan Brown Trout Festival Committee (989) 590-2478
- Check out our Web-site: www.alpenami-browntrout.com
WATER WARRIORS RIDE WAVES IN 350-MILE ENDURANCE RIDE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN
19th Annual Endurance Ride to Raise Funds,
Awareness for Special Olympics
July, 2009 – The Water Warriors will launch their personal watercrafts Monday, July 20 for the 19th Annual Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI).
The Water Warriors will travel 400 miles in five days beginning July 20 in Mackinaw City, riding the entire length of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, ending July 24 at Idle Hour Yacht Club, Harsens Island.
Since the Water Warriors started in 1991 as a subsidiary of the Wertz Warriors snowmobile endurance ride, they have raised more than $1.5 million for SOMI.
Each day of the ride has pre-planned fuel and rest stops, along with fundraisers and overnight accommodations. During the ride, boat support crews travel along with the personal watercraft riders to ensure their safety. Land support crews travel by land to assist riders and boat support. Special Olympics Michigan athletes will greet and cheer on riders at many stops.
To become a rider, individuals must be 18 years or older and raise a minimum of $1,800 for SOMI. Shorter rides and financial commitments are available. Some riders solicit funds through their business associates, while others host fundraisers such as pig roasts, spaghetti dinners, golf tournaments and poker runs, among others.
The Water Warriors Endurance Ride helps individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in year-round sports training and athletic competition. Because of groups like the Water Warriors, these programs are available at no cost to the athletes or their families.
The Water Warriors are comprised of people from all walks of life, brought together by their passion for water sports and desire to change lives. The Water Warriors are a statewide civic partner of SOMI.
To find out more about SOMI and the Water Warriors, visit www.somi.org. If you would like to make a donation or become a Water Warrior, please call Rowena Filary at (586) 468-2412.
2009 Water Warriors Ride Itinerary, July 20-24
This is a tentative schedule of events. Times and locations are subject to change. Please contact Kimberly Purdy to confirm.
Sunday – July 19, 2009
6:00 pm Meeting at Mackinaw Municipal Marina
6:45 pm Dinner at the American Legion (donated by the American Legion)
Monday – July 20, 2008
6:45 a.m. Meet at Mackinaw City Municipal Marina
7 a.m. Depart from Mackinaw City Marina to Cheboygan (16 miles)
8 a.m. Arrive at Cheboygan County Marina (fuel)
8:30 a.m. Depart from Cheboygan to Rogers City
11 a.m. Arrive at Rogers City Marina (fuel, brunch)
11:30 a.m. Depart from Rogers City for Presque Isle
12:30 p.m. Arrive at Presque Isle State Harbor
1:30 p.m. Depart Presque Isle for Alpena
3:30 p.m. Arrive at City of Alpena Marina
(pizza donated by Hungry Howie’s –Alpena)
6 p.m. Dinner - TBA
7:30 p.m. Overnight stay in Alpena – Best Western Hotel
Tuesday – July 21, 2008
8 a.m. Breakfast at Best Western
9 a.m. Meeting City of Alpena Marina
9:30 a.m. Depart Alpena for Harrisville
10:30 a.m. Arrive at Harrisville Municipal Marina (fuel)
11 a.m. Depart Harrisville for Tawas Bay
1 p.m. Arrive Tawas Bay Marina– parade around Tawas Bay (Coast Guard escort)
1:15 p.m. Tawas Bay State Dock (fuel)
1:45 p.m. Tawas Bay Marina (lunch compliments of Tawas Bay Marina & overnight stay in Tawas at Days Inn/Cows Nest & Tawas Motel)
6 p.m. Dinner fundraiser in front of Days Inn - Tawas
BESSER MUSEUM FOR N.E. MICHIGAN
“Impressions in Watercolor by Carol Lachuisa”
Location: Besser Museum for N.E. Michigan
491 Johnson Street,
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: opens at 10:00 a.m.
The Art of Carol Lachuisa will grace our Wilson Gallery. Carol LaChiusa is an artist who has exhibited extensively and won numerous awards. Watercolor has been the medium that has engaged Carol’s attention since 1971, and she is well recognized and awarded for her landscapes. She has had over 20 solo gallery shows and has displayed in many Museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Living Arts, The Ella Sharp Museum, and the DIA. Carol is the former president of The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and The Gross Pointe Art Council. She is also a member of many other artist organizations. Her work will be on display at the Besser Museum from July 20th – September 12th, 2009.
Contact person for more information: Amanda Dozier – 989.356.2202
E-mail: adozier@bessermuseum.org
Check out our web-site: www.bessermuseum.org
Knights of Columbus BINGO...
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
1880 Hamilton Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Hard Cards and Paper Bingo.
We have Lucky Bingo Ball Tickets
as well as Regular Pull Tab Tickets.
Come join in all the fun! You could be a lucky winner!!
For more information or any questions you may have please contact:
(989) -590-2665
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