Community Events

Upcoming Community Events

  • Oct. 27- Dec. 8, Emotional Intelligence and Regulation for Parents and Kids, every other Tuesday, virtual 6pm, Alpena and Presque Isle families* sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPK2DMN 

  • Oct. 29, Spiritual Care Conference- The Healing Power of Story: Listening, Meaning, and Connection in Healthcare, Midland Center for the Arts, 9-11am or 6:30-8:30pm. Register here: mymichigan.org/spiritualcare 

  • Oct. 30, Trunk or Treat, Michigan Works!/Ogemaw County EDC Building, 5-6:30pm. call 989-345-1090 to sign up. 

  • Oct. 31, Oscoda AuSable Senior Center Trunk or Treat, 6-8pm, RSVP to 989-820-0305 or jus.create@hotmail.com, NEMCSA ECS Attending.

Project Connect Events

 

November 2026

Date Event Location / Time
Nov. 2 Alpena Community Networking Event- Continuum of Care Connections, Panel, Auction and Cook-Off.  Alpena Community Networking Event- Continuum of Care Connections, Panel, Auction and Cook-Off. 
Nov. 3 NEMCSA Application Day- Receive assistance completing applications on-site,
Pick up resource guides, brochures, and helpful information. NEMCSA CRC Attending		 Indian River Public Library, 11am-1pm
Nov. 4 Cider, Donuts, & Homeowner Know-How

Alpex, 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena

FREE, Provide homeowners with valuable information on preparing their homes for the fall and winter months, protecting their investments, and getting a head start if they're considering buying or selling in the spring.
Nov. 5 Northern Michigan Veterans Benefit Fair NEMCSA CRC & Aging Attending E-Free Church, Gaylord, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Nov. 5 All Saints Center of Charity Candlelight Benefit Concert- Music by Bifocal Brass Sextet St. Bernard Church, 6:30-8pm. $35/person, $60/pair, purchase tickets at church or call 989-354-3019
Nov. 7 Free Family Night at the Museum Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City, 5-8pm.
Nov. 7

Access to Justice Class- Free Legal Information Fair

Free Notary also available

 Otsego County Library, 9am-12pm
Nov. 11 First Annual Otsego Memorial Hospital Baby Expo New Birthing Center- 5-7pm. 
Nov. 13 St. Vincents Thanksgiving Box Food giveaway- including the Turkey 12pm, St. Anns. 817 Sable St, Alpena, MI 49707. 300-350 boxes. Does NOT have to be Alpena County Residents. 
Nov. 13 Healing to Thriving: A Roadmap for a Healthy Lifestyle for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Virtual presentation, 12-1pm. register at mymichigan.org/survivor 
November 2026 Dementia Webinar Series: click here to register 
  • November 5, 2026: You Are Not Alone
  • November 12, 2026: Caregiving During the Holidays
  • November 19, 2026: The Three Golden Rules

Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, Laundromat Vouchers and Laundry Supplies -Alpena Baby Pantry, Limited time-while supplies last! 9am-2pm, families with 0-3 years olds. 

Date Event Location/Time
March-Oct. 2027 Free Family Law Clinics

3/17, Gaylord, 5:30pm

5/19, Roscommon, 5:30pm

6/16, Grayling, 5:30pm

8/18, Kalkaska, 5:30pm

9/15, Gaylord, 5:30pm 

10/20, Roscommon, 5:30pm