Briefs

Opening Day Essentials: Cast with Care for Michigan’s Trout Season

Michigan’s trout season kicks off April 27. Anglers, secure your license and review regulations. Prioritize gear decontamination to curb invasive species spread. Let’s ensure a smooth, legal, and eco-conscious start to the season, preserving Michigan’s waters for all to enjoy.

Medication Take Back Day

Join us for Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at two convenient Alger County locations. Drop off your unused, unwanted, or expired medications at the Autrain Township Hall (N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train, MI) or the Alger County Sheriff’s Department (101 East Varnum St., Munising, MI) for safe and proper disposal. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

Headaches ?

Join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Maple Conference Room in Munising Memorial Hospital, located at 1500 Sand Point Rd, Munising, to learn about and discuss proven ways to reduce or eliminate headaches and migraines. RSVP by calling 906-387-4338, and enjoy dinner provided during the event. See attached for more details.

Join Farms For Folks: Sign Up Ends April 30th Sign up ends April 30th for Farms For Folks! Get fresh, local produce delivered every other week for 12 weeks. To qualify, live in Alger County and meet any of these criteria: senior, veteran, on Medicare/ Medicaid, have a disability, lack transportation to the Farmers market, or have limited income. Call or text 906250-4825 to sign up.

Thank you volunteers!

Join us in celebrating 50 years of National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2024, in Hiawatha National Forest. Volunteers worldwide play a vital role in preserving our forests. In 2023, over 7,000 volunteers dedicated 275,000+ hours, showcasing their commitment to sustaining our natural resources for generations to come.