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Did you miss the dancing?
This past weekend on September 22, Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) held a pro-social barn dance at the Northern Michigan State University North Farm for the second year in a row. Fun was had by all ages from infants to the elderly. The event’s purpose is to encourage socialization among the community and to just have fun.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Service: Janet Miron’s Legacy at Munising Township
Munising Township is marking a significant milestone as Janet Miron prepares to retire by the end of this year. After more than 40 years of dedicated service, Janet’s departure is a notable event in the township’s history.
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Stake the Lake 2024: Honoring Survivors and Supporting Alger County Cancer Patients
On Saturday, October 5, The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation will host its annual Stake the Lake event at Bayshore Park in Munising. The event, presented by Pat’s Foods, aims to celebrate cancer survivors and honor the memory of those lost to the disease while raising funds for the Alger County Chemotherapy and Mammography Program (CHAMP) grant program.
Read MoreStake the Lake 2024: Honoring Survivors and Supporting Alger County Cancer PatientsMark your calendars for National Public Lands Day
On September 28th, tens of thousands of volunteers across the country will celebrate the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) by joining trail maintenance and planting projects, trash pick-ups, and other activities aimed at restoring and caring for public lands. Organized each year by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
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Free Flu Vaccines for Veterans Available at VA Clinics Starting Mid-September Starting mid-September, no-cost flu vaccines are available to eligible Veterans through VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies, and urgent care locations. Drive-through and walk-in clinics will be offered, including at Marquette CBOC on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. Veterans can also receive flu shots at community providers. Visit www.va.gov/ find-locations or call 800MyVA411 for eligibility and locations. COVID-19 vaccines are expected soon. No appointments needed.
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