Celebrate Alpena’s rich nautical history at this year’s Maritime Festival!Returning with an exciting new twist, the festival takes over the waterfront from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. This year’s lineup features 2-hour tall ship excursions, deck tours, hands-on family activities, Great Lakes exhibitors, the Battle of the Paddles river race and rooftop party, and a brand-new community boat parade!In partnership with the Alpena Chamber of Commerce, City of Alpena, Dork Brothers Racing, and Alpena Downtown Development Authority, the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is proud to bring you this summer festival.Tentative Scheduled:Friday, August 21Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am, 1pm, 4pm (tickets $55 adults, $35 kids)5 p.m. Racers for check in for the Dork Brothers’ annual event: Battle of the Paddles5:30 p.m. Race begins5:30 p.m. Dork Brothers’ Battle of the Paddles viewing party on the roof deck of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, cash bar available7 p.m. Dork Brothers’ Battle of the Paddles awards and celebration partySaturday, August 22 Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am and special evening sail* at 7:15pm*the evening sail will take part in the Alpena Chamber’s Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Boat Parade and then sail into the bay for the sunset12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn & Play: Discovery Day along Thunder Bay River- Deck tours of tall ship Inland Seas- Story walk with the Alpena County Library- Underwater robots and vintage scuba diving demonstrations- Imagination Station Playground hosted by United Way of Northeast Michigan- Interactive Exhibitors from regional organizations such as: Michigan Sea Grant, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, United States Coast Guard, and more!4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music at Water Street Commons along the Thunder Bay River sponsored by Alpena’s Downtown Development Authority8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Alpena Chamber’s Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Boat ParadeSunday August 23Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am, 1pm, 4pm
Phone: 3137372087
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will hold its Annual Public Hearing on September 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at each of its offices and virtually. The in-person locations will be 105 Hall Street, Traverse City; 527 Cobb Street, Cadillac; 2715 South Townline Road, Houghton Lake; and 204 Meadows Drive, Grayling. Held each year, the Public Hearing is an opportunity for community members to give input to help NLCMHA assess the needs and gaps of service in its local communities. The format will include an introduction by Chief Executive Officer Lynda Zeller, and Board of Directors Chairperson, Greg McMorrow, followed by breakout sessions in each location. People attending virtually will be able to choose to join which of the four breakout sessions they prefer. Community members may also provide input in writing if they are unable to attend by emailing input to Hilary Rappuhn at hilary.rappuhn@nlcmh.org or mailing to her attention at NLCMHA, 105 Hall St, Ste A, Traverse City, MI 49684. The link to attend virtually is https://tinyurl.com/2aewfwdh and is also posted on the agency website at northernlakescmh.org, under Recent News. NLCMHA serves adults with serious mental illness, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with serious emotional disturbance, and those with co-occurring substance use disorders (as defined by the Michigan Mental Health Code) in six counties: Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford. In addition, NLCMHA provides crisis intervention services for anyone in the community experiencing a mental health crisis, regardless of insurance. More information may be found at northernlakescmh.org. To access services call 800-492-5742. For 24/7 crisis intervention call 833-295-0616.
Location: 4 cities: Traverse City, Grayling, Cadillac, Houghton Lake
Website: https://www.northernlakescmh.org
Phone: 231-271-6177
CVMA (Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association) Michigan Chapter 35-10 will host the Annual State Meeting BIKE NIGHT!
Open to the Public!
Come find out more about these Vets helping Vets!
Location: B404 Restaurant & Bar
Website: https://wups.com/pages/bike-nights
