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August 25, 2026 - Volume 19, Number 34

Conservation Con happening Sept. 26 at Treetops

Join HeadWaters Land Conservancy, Huron Pines and Otsego Conservation District for Conservation Con: A Post-Storms Community Workshop, happening Sept. 26 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. This free event will help you mitigate and prepare for environmental disasters like this spring's floods and ice storms. Session topics include forestry, utilities, water quality, environmental services and emergency management. For more information visit headwatersconservancy.org/conservation-con

Join MyMichigan Health Foundation's Development Council for the 25th Annual Aliferis Memorial Race on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the corner of Chisholm Street (U.S. 23) and Johnson Street. Whether you're participating or cheering from the sidelines, make sure to join us for the awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m., where we’ll recognize winners and the Aliferis family, honor the race's legacy, and draw for participant prizes, including tickets to the UofM vs. MSU football game! Events include a half-marathon, 5K run/walk, 1-mile run/walk, 18.5-mile bike race and 6.5-mile bike tour. Registration is $20-$35 per event. All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Register at www.mymichigan.org/race. Proceeds benefit local scholarships, the Alpena Cancer Center, and new medical technology.

​The Alpena Lions Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary Oct. 16-17. The club would like to invite you to join in the celebration. There is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club Friday, a community celebration during the day Saturday, and banquet/gala Saturday evening. For more information, contact Lions Club member PDG Steve Murch at SteveMurch49707@gmail.com

Posen is gearing up for a memorable celebration as the 75th Annual Posen Potato Festival welcomes country music favorite Sawyer Brown on September 11, 2026.

The event will honor the festival's rich history while inspiring future generations with live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and special guests.

Join the community in celebrating 75 years of tradition, roots, and remembrance at the Posen Potato Festival grounds.

Join the Zonta Walk for Women! Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in October and join us for the Zonta Walk for Women, a community event dedicated to supporting local breast cancer efforts. Every step taken helps raise awareness and provides funding to benefit individuals and families in our community affected by breast cancer. Whether you walk in honor of a loved one, in celebration of a survivor, or simply to support an important cause, your participation makes a meaningful difference. Individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations are all encouraged to join us for this inspiring morning of hope, remembrance, and community.

Event will be Saturday, October 3rd at the Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, registration starting at 8:30am. 

Friends Together 30th Anniversary Gala - Friday, September 18th! Gather your F-R-I-E-N-D-S for a night of fun and glamour as BIG as the impact that we are recognizing - Friends Together has been helping people with cancer for 30 years! The community is invited to a night of honoring patient journeys and celebrating Judy's legacy. For more information and to purchase tickets visit friendsgala.org. Sponsors and auction items are currently being accepted, get more information here or contact Julie at julie@friendstogethermi.org or 989.356.3231.

Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance Group Dividend Program - Through this exclusive member benefit, businesses can have access to dividends that they would not have otherwise obtained on their own. Since 2001 Accident Fund Insurance Company of America has paid participating Northern Michigan Chamber members dividends in excess of $2.9 million. Click here for local insurance agencies that can help with this program.

Thunder Bay Transportation Authority is now offering Rides to Wellness. Rides to Wellness is premium, non-emergency medical transportation throughout Alpena County providing one-on-one, door-to-door service to medical appointments or wellness-related activities. Transportation is available to all passengers who reside in Alpena County, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm for $15 a ride, one-way. Make one additional stop for an extra $10. For information, or to book a ride, contact Brandi Anderson, Mobility Coordinator at 989.354.2487.

Did you know that Efficiency United, a partner of Alpena Power Company, offers rebate dollars to help keep your homes and businesses more comfortable and energy efficient? One opportunity for residential customers is our Home Performance Rebate Program. We offer rebates for choosing energy-efficient replacement items within the home such as heat pumps, select Energy Star electric appliances, heat pump water heaters, insulation-if heating system is electric, mini splits and Energy Star televisions. We also offer rebates to builders constructing energy-efficient new homes with HERS scores of 56-65. In addition, we have an Income Qualified Program for Alpena Power Customers who fall within the income guidelines for the program. Lower your monthly electric bills and be more comfortable with efficient upgrades and receive rebates from Efficiency United on behalf of Alpena Power. Contact us today to see what rebates you may qualify for, eu.clearesult.com. Contact: Sheryl Revere at 989.395.3844 or sheryl.revere@clearesult.com.

Sticker boards are still available at the Chamber office for just $10 each! Participants use clues and business icons to identify locations, then visit participating businesses to collect stickers and continue their adventure. Completed boards must be turned in by September 1 to be entered into a drawing for four prizes valued at $500 each. Don't miss your chance to join the fun and explore our community!

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