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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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THUNDER BAY WOOD CARVERS EXHIBIT
June 3rd - July 29th, 2010
(Mon. Wed. Thu. )
10AM to 1PM
Location: Thunder Bay Arts Council, 309-1/2 N. Second Ave., in the Waterfront Building
Contact Information:
TBAC Office
Phone: 989-356-6678

Carving sessions are held at the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan on Thursdays from 1p.m.-4p.m. and the Alpena County Library on Tuesdays, from 1p.m.-4p.m. New members are always welcome.


TENNIS MIXERS
June 28th - August 23rd, 2010
(Mon. )
6PM to 8PM
Location: Bay View Park Tennis Courts, Alpena
Contact Information:
vickie lampel
Phone: 989-356-0605
Free and open to all levels of tennis players jr high through adults. Singles and doubles are set up by our instructor. No partner necessary. Racquets and balls provided. Stop by to meet other local and visiting tennis players for good clean fun at the Bay View Park tennis courts.
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


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.
TELL AN OLD JOKE DAY
July 26th, 2010
Location: Alpena Senior Citizens Center, 501 River St.
Phone: 989-356-3585
Open mic for old jokes. Keep them clean please!
COUNTRY STAR DAVID NAIL
July 26th, 2010
Time: 8:30PM
Location: Alpena County Fairgrounds
For ticket information contact WATZ at 989-354-8400
TENNIS MINI-CAMP
July 26th - 28th, 2010
9:30 AM to 12:30PM
Location: Bay View Park tennis Courts, Alpena
Contact Information:
Vickie Lampel
Phone: 989 356-0605
Mini-Might Camp, ages 5-7, 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m., $25
Jr. Camp, ages 8-jr high, 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m., $55
Adult/Teen beginners, 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m., $25
Racquets and balls provided. Discounts for registrations paid by July 23. Contact Vickie at 989 356-0605
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 26th - 30th, 2010
9AM to 3PM
Location: Grace Lutheran Church (119 W. Dunbar)
Contact Information:
Vickie Denstaedt
Phone: 989-916-9258

Offer to students kindergarten through 5th grade (grade is the one they just completed). Forms available online at www.gracelutheran-alpena.org or at the Church office. Deadline to sign up is July 21. Free will offering.

Enjoy crafts ~ games ~ drama skits ~ religious enrichment ~ songs ~ and lots of other fun activities. Lunch and snack will be provided.


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