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AID BY THE DOZEN - GROUP 2
912 Sable Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Marjie Zann             Phone:  (989) 354-8595
Function:  
Social groups (several in the area) which select monthly community service projects to assist people in need.  Sends cards to shut-ins.

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION - LLOYD R. LEAVITT, JR.
P.O. Box 372
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Tom Ritter             Phone:  (989) 354-8093
Function:   Local chapter of The National Air Force Association, some 250,000 strong.  It is a non-profit association whose only business is to support the Nation's need for adequate aerospace power to insure the security of the United States.  The Association aggressively supports policies and programs which provide the Air Force with trained personnel and modern weapon systems.  The local chapter works with the personnel of Phelps Collins Combat Training Center Base as a liaison with the community of Alpena.  It is available to answer questions concerning the mission of the Base and the Air Force in general.

AL-ANON-Wednesday Noon Group
c/o Catholic Human Services
154 S. Ripley
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Answering Service  (989) 354-2728   
Function:    
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and   
                   hope in order to solve their common problems.
Meetings:    Noon Wednesday Al-Anon Meeting, 12 noon to 1:00 pm

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - Alpena
Contact:     Answering Service   (989) 354-2728  
Function:   Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in the hope that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism.  The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.  There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.  A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, political group, organization or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes.  Our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Meetings:   
Open to public; call for information

ALPENA ALCONA MONTMORENCY FARM SERVICE AGENCY
1900 West M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:  Paul Anstead, Director      Phone:  (989) 356-3596     Fax:  (989) 356-2401

ALPENA ALCONA PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Laboratory-Alpena General Hospital
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Dr. Walter Jacquemin, President           Phone:  (989) 356-7252 (ER)
Function:   
A member of the Michigan State Medical Society which sets and enforces ethical and professional standards for the medical profession.  Carried out at the local level are: post-graduate medical education, formulation and maintenance of programs to provide better services to the public in matters of health and hygiene.  The Society also serves as a forum for either public or private concerns regarding members of the medical professions in Alpena. The Medical Society grants the Peter Aliferis scholarship program to medical students from this area.

ALPENA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
235 W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Richard McElroy, Exec. Director          Phone:  (989) 354-4181 or 1-800-4-ALPENA
Website:
    www.alpenachamber.com                  Email:  alpenachamber@chartermi.net
Fax:
          (989) 356-3999
Hours:       Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Function:  By serving its members, the Alpena Chamber of Commerce actively champions economic development and the advancement of the community’s quality of life.
Meetings:
  4th Tuesday of the month, 7:30 am

ALPENA AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
235 W. Chisholm Street, P.O. Box 65
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Deborah Pardike, Director          Phone:  (989) 354-4181 or 1-800-4-ALPENA
Fax:           (989) 356-3999                           Email:    info@alpenacvb.com
Website:     www.alpenacvb.com     
                      

ALPENA AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
105 W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone:       (989) 358-0338
Function:   An organization of clergy from the congregations of Alpena County which meets monthly to foster understanding between churches and to cooperate on matters of mutual concern.
Meetings:   Second Thursday of every month.  Call for more information.

ALPENA AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB
P.O. Box 112
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:      Rita Hoeberling                         Phone:  (989) 471-2382
Email:         alpenanewcomers@yahoo.com
Function:    To provide social activities for newcomers, offering the opportunity to become acquainted.
Meetings:
    Varies by activity

ALPENA AREA PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
120 E. Blair St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Kara LaMarre              Phone:  (989) 354-2873, (989) 356-3474 ext. 216
Fax:           (989) 354-0855            Email:  lamarrek@nemcsa.org
Function:   To provide information and support to people with Parkinson's Disease and their families and caregivers.
Meetings:   4th Monday at 7:00 PM at the AMAESD Building, 2118 US 23 S.

ALPENA BOOSTERS CLUB
P.O. Box 393
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Blair Diamond, President                    Phone:  (989) 354-4714, (989) 354-7234
Function:  To support youth athletic activities in Alpena County.
Meetings:  
Second Thursday of each month at Booster's Club.

ALPENA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - (THE PINK RIBBONS)
1204 Golf Course Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Gayle Bade                  Phone:  (989) 356-1862
                  Donna Kowalski                         (989) 356-9359  
Function:   Support for breast cancer survivors
Meetings:   
Last Monday of each month at Alpena General Hospital cafeteria conference room.

ALPENA/PRESQUE ISLE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TEAM (CA/N TEAM)
P.O. Box 516
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Tom Woizeschke, President  Phone:  (989) 354-7257
                 Robin Benson, Coordinator    Phone:  (989) 354-8089
Email:       woizeschket@michigan.gov
Function:  To assist and support programs that prevent child abuse and neglect. 

ALPENA CIVIC THEATRE
10039 U.S. 23 S.
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:    Sue Maxwell, President     Phone:  (989) 471-2235
Email:       smaxwell@freeway.net
Function:  To produce quality theatre using community volunteers and providing experience in all phases of theatre, educational and entertaining training in dramatics.
Meetings:  
General meeting first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
666 Johnson Street      
Alpena, MI 49707
Switchboard: (989) 356-9021         Toll free MI: (888) 468-6222
Website:
       www.alpenacc.org   
Jay Walterreit, Director of Public Information, (989) 358-7215
Contact:        Dr. Olin Joynton,  (989) 358-7246,   joyntoo@alpenacc.edu     
Function:      To serve the life-long learning needs of Northeast Michigan residents.  Offers two-year associate degree programs for transfer and career education, as well as occupational certificate programs, customized training for business and industry, basic skills education coursework, and non-credit community education.  Students interested in career updating or personal enrichment are welcome.  Tuition waivers are available for college district residents age 60 and over.  Student services include personal and academic counseling, veteran's assistance, financial aid, The Learning Center, tutoring, career planning and placement, inter-collegiate and intramural sports, clubs and organizations, bookstore, and library.  Community outreach includes grant-funded programs like Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search and the Small Business Development Center, (see separate listings).  Facilities Management Office handles use of facilities. Ext. 7360.  Center for Economic and Human Resource Development coordinates community outreach projects
Services:         See also:  Alpena Community College Foundation, Alpena Volunteer Center, Center For Economic and Human Resource Development, Stephen H. Fletcher Library, and Robert and Jacquelyn Granum Theatre.

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ALPENA VOLUNTEER CENTER
666 Johnson Street      
Center Building, Room 108
Alpena, MI 49707                         
Phone:  
(989) 358-7271
      Fax:  (989) 358-7554
Contact:    Katherine Evans, Secretary       (989) 358-7214
                 Kathleen Bruski, Director          (989) 358-7335
Website:    www.alpenacc.edu/services/volunteer/      Email:       bruskik@alpenacc.edu
Hours:       8:30am - 4:30 am, Monday - Friday
Function:  To encourage volunteerism, respond to community needs, and promote activities that improve the community.
Services:   
The Volunteer Center matches the skills and interests of community volunteers to agency requests for volunteer help; serves as a clearinghouse for information on community services; coordinates Christmas Wish List, A College Day for the Community; the Association of Lifelong Learners, and Community Education Classes.  The Alpena Volunteer Center is a service of the ACC Center for Professional, Community, and Volunteer Services.

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - STEPHEN H. FLETCHER LIBRARY
666 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707                             
    Phone:(989) 358-7252
Contact:  Charles E. Tetzlaff                Fax:    (989) 358-7556
Website:  www.alpenacc.edu/library   Email:  acclrc@alpenacc.edu
Hours:     Annually September through April:
    Monday & Thursday -   7:30 am to 9 pm
    Tuesday & Wednesday -            7:30 am to 8 pm
    Friday                                        7:30 am to 4 pm
    Saturday                                   11:00 am to 5 pm
    Sunday                         12:00 pm to 4 pm
    Reduced hours during holidays and break periods, see on campus bulletin boards, the library website, or call the library or the campus switchboard for more details.
Function: Provides intellectual access to recorded knowledge and information consistent with the present and anticipated teaching and research responsibilities of Alpena Community College, and --- insofar as possible --- to share those resources with members of our community and other institutions.
Services:  Provides the loan of books & audio-books and interlibrary loans books and journals from other libraries nation wide; journals and newspapers (in-house) in paper and microform formats; access to computers, covering full text journals, e-books, reference data bases, word processing and other computer related tools and functions.

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
666 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Penny Boldrey, Executive Director         Phone:  (989) 358-7297
Email:       boldreyp@alpenacc.edu                         Fax:       (989) 358-7553
Function:  To obtain financial support to enhance the ability of Alpena Community College to meet lifelong education needs of the growing and changing communities it serves.
Hours:       8:00 am to 4:30 pm

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROBERT AND JACQUELYN GRANUM THEATRE
666 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707                                                                   
Contact:       Florence Stibitz      Phone:  (989) 358-7373     Email: stibizf@alpenacc.edu
                    Karol Walchak                                                         walchakk@alpenacc.edu
Function:         To provide cultural experiences for the entire community, including both entertaining and educational fare.  Hosts the ACC Spotlight Series and ACC Players.  This intimate 240-seat theatre is available for rent.

ALPENA COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
113 W. Blair St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Ann Diamond                                               Phone: (989) 356-7738, (989) 354-3486
Email:       aldalpena@yahoo.com
Function:  
To bring an annual series of extraordinary musical performances to the residents of northeast Michigan.  Alpena Community Concert Association:  bringing together international artists and local audiences.  Season memberships available.

ALPENA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
627 11th St.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   Gene Domrase, Secretary/Manager                 
Function: 
Main purpose is to promote and enhance all areas of agricultural living in Alpena County by providing an area for the exhibit of farm and home accomplishments ie., arts, crafts, gardening, homemaking and youth 4-H projects.  A program of wholesome entertainment is planned annually for all patrons who attend the Alpena County Fair.

ALPENA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 7
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   Tammy Sumerix-Bates, Board Secretary           Phone:  (989) 354-9500
Fax:      
  (989) 354-9648               
Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Function:
 The County Board of Commissioners is the governing board and policy-making body of county government.  It is comprise of eight commissioners who are elected in various districts.  The Board meets monthly.

 ALPENA COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH AND E-911
720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 13
Alpena MI 49707
Contact:                                                          Director’s Office:  (989) 354-9821
Phone:      (989) 354-9111, non-emergency          Emergencies only:  911
Fax:          (989) 356-1233                                  
Function:  To answer all E-911 emergency requests for police, fire, emergency medical services and to dispatch the closest appropriate emergency service to the request.  Central dispatch also coordinates all radio traffic both for emergency and non-emergency requests for all Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS agencies in Alpena County.  Director is appointed by the Alpena County Board of Commissioners.
Services:   
Answering and coordinating all requests for emergency and non-emergency services.  Provide speaker services about E-911 and Central Dispatch.

ALPENA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
720 W. Chisholm, Suite 8
Alpena, MI  49707                                                       Phone:  (989) 354-9678
Family Division:  354-9696  
Contact:   Sarah LaFeche                                     
 
ALPENA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
9555 Us-23 South
Ossineke, MI  49766
Contact:   Nancy Hier                                           Phone:  (989) 471-2376
Meetings: First Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm, ACC Center Building Room 104 or 106.

ALPENA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
719 W. Chisolm St. (Courthouse Annex)
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Daniel J. Cox                                        Phone:  (989) 354-9670, 354-9671
Email:       coxd@alpenacounty.org                          Fax:       (989) 354-9784
Hours:      Monday-Friday:  9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Function:  To assist veterans and their dependents with the following services: Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA Medical Centers located in Oscoda, Gaylord, Saginaw, Ann Arbor and Detroit. Compensation and pension claims, income questionnaires, veterans, widows and parents of war-deceased veterans. VA hospitalization and out-patient treatment (this includes dental treatment for a veteran having been released from service recently).  Burial benefits; veterans and widows of veterans.  Homestead tax exemptions.  Applying for necessary service records, certified records, etc.  Applications for certificate of eligibility for VA home loans and for programs of education or training for veterans having had active service since 1/31/55.  Michigan Veterans Trust Fund for the County of Alpena.

                    ALPENA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
719 W. Chisholm, Suite 3
Alpena, MI  49707                                          Phone:  (989) 354-9678

                    ALPENA COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT
719 W. Chisholm, Suite 1
Alpena, MI  49707                                          Phone:  (989) 354-9710

 ALPENA COUNTY GEORGE N. FLETCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
211 N. First Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   Judi Stillion, Director   
Phone: 
(989) 356-6188                               Fax:     (989) 356-2765
Website:   www.alpenalib.org                    Email:   jsacl@northland.lib.mi.us
Hours:      Monday-Thursday:  9:30am-9:00pm, Friday & Saturday:  9:30am-5:00pm, Sunday:  1:00pm-5:00pm, (Sept.-May)
Function: The largest information center for residents and visitors of Alpena County and all of Northeast Michigan.  The library offers books (including large print), genealogy and foundation collections, magazines, newspapers, audiotapes, compact discs, films, videocassettes, toys, interlibrary loan service, Internet, and an art lending library.  Reference services available.
Services:     CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING - Story hour for preschoolers, puppet and storytelling workshops, summer book club, children's summer carnival.  Mary Clute, Children's Assistant
    READ (Reading for Adults): Tutoring program for adult new readers. 
    Dorothy Haase, Coordinator
    COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE - Links people in need with the appropriate resources that are available within our    
    community and state.
    ADULT PROGRAMMING - The library serves as a cultural center by providing educational programs, forums, displays, discussion groups
    on various pertinent topics
    INTERNET - Free public access to the Internet.

ALPENA COUNTY PROBATE COURT
Alpena County Annex Building
719 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 4
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Honorable Douglas A. Pugh, Judge of Probate  Phone:    (989) 354-9650
Fax:          (989) 354-9782                                                      
Function:  Jurisdiction over the estates of decedents, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships for minors, guardianships and protective orders for the legally incapacitated and guardianship for the developmentally disabled.  The Court also has jurisdiction over the adjudication and treatment of mentally ill persons who require treatment.

 

ALPENA COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 2
Alpena, MI  49707
Contact:   Nancy Szejbach, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Phone:     (989) 354-9738        Fax: (989) 354-9788
Website:   www.michiganprosecutor.org/alpena/   
Function: Crime Victim Assistance
Services:  Crime Victims Rights Act Information
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

ALPENA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
P.O. Box 3
Alpena, MI 49707                               
Contact:   Heather Bodem, Chair                 
Phone: 
(989) 354-4656          Email: bodemh@deepnet.net
Meetings: 
Last Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.  Updates posted in The Alpena News.

ALPENA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
1400 N. Bagley Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:          Larry Orcutt, Managing Director  Phone:  (989) 354-3252
Email:             alpcrc@charterinternet.com       Fax:       (989) 356-4952
Function:         County road construction and maintenance
Hours:             Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Meetings:       1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm.

ALPENA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, MEA-NEA
452 W. Baldwin Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Donice ZiBerna                               Phone:  (989) 356-2711
Email:       dziberna@mymea.org                      Fax:       (989) 354-6936
Function:  
The objectives of this association shall be the improvement of education, the advancement of the interests of education and of educators, and the promotion of the professional growth of its members.

ALPENA GARDEN CLUB
212 Partridge Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   Lois Rosado                                     Phone:  (989) 356-3627
Email:      arosa1@charter.net
Function: To further the beautification of the city, promote and increase knowledge in caring for flowers, trees, & shrubs.
Meetings: 
1st Mon. of the month April thru December, 11:30 am at Alpena Golf Course. 

ALPENA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Contact:    Matt Waligora
Address:    P.O. Box 434, Alpena, MI  49707
Phone:      (989) 354-7146
Website:    www.alpenahockey.org
Function:  Promote and encourage the development and continuation of recreational hockey, build character, and foster good sportsmanship among youth and others associated with the AHA.
Services:   A variety of coed hockey levels for ages 18 and under.  Coaching and volunteer opportunities for young adults and adults.
Meeting Dates and times:  The first Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm, Alpena Community College, room CTR 114.  See website for schedule change information.

                    ALPENA-HOPPER MASONIC LODGE #199
5151 Clark Rd.
Harrisville, MI 48740
Contact:    Arthur K. Laatz, Secretary      Phone:    (989) 724-5802
Email:       alaatz@charter.net                Website:  www.alpenahopper.org
Function:  Fraternity
Meetings: 
 First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm

ALPENA HOUSING COMMISSION
2340 S. Fourth Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   James J. Stosik, Executive Director           Phone:  (989) 354-3567
Fax:         (989) 356-2177
Function: Federally funded low-income housing.  We provide 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-bedroom apartments         
with rent based on 30% of total family income.  Also have senior building for those 62 years or older where rent is based on income.
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

ALPENA-MONTMORENCY-ALCONA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST., (AMA ESD)
2118 US 23 S.
Alpena, MI  49707
Contact:   Thomas Lanway, Superintendent         Phone:  (989) 354-3101
                                                                       Fax:       (989) 3563385
Website:   www.amaesd.k12.mi.us                    Email:   lanwayt@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Function: To promote and enhance life-long learning for area residents.
Services:
  The AMA ESD serves as the regional school service agency for four public school
districts and non-public schools in Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties and part of Presque Isle County.  The AMA ESD also operates Pied Piper Opportunity Center for students with developmental and physical impairments.
Child Find Coordinator: Marie Wilson            Email:  wilsonm@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Service:  1) Evaluate newborn babies through age 6 for developmental concerns.  2) At-home teacher for handicapped babies toddlers, and preschoolers.  3) Also take in referrals on children suspected of developmental delays or learning problems aged birth through age 26. 
Hours:     Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

ALPENA MONTMORENCY ALCONA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST. EARLY ON
Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona Educational Service District
2118 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Laura Gohl                               Phone:  (800)-Early On, (989) 354-3101 ext. #127
Website:     www.amaesd.k12.mi.us            Email:  gohll@amaesd.k12.mi.us 
Function:   Early identification and support to families with a child, or children, ages birth - 3 years with medical conditions and developmental delay(s).
Services:    Developmental evaluation & early intervention, and service coordination
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

ALPENA MOOSE LODGE - #571
2630 Werth Rd.
P.O. Box 636
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Jolene Wojda                                               Phone:  (989) 356-1630
Email:       moose571@i2k.com
Function:  Fraternal organization which supports youth programs (Little League) and participates in various community service projects, i.e., help for needy families, Alpena Figure Skating and Hockey, Meals on Wheels, Hospice, Brown Trout Festival and Special Olympics.

                    ALPENA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
12870 Garrett Dr
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:   Vivian Hepburn, Support Group Leader            Phone:  (989) 471-3190 (Hotline)
Email:      vhepburn4@yahoo.com
Services:  Support group meetings, workshop in September, one-on-one; call hotline above.
Meetings: 1st Friday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.  No meetings in June or July. August meeting is family picnic.  December meeting is family Christmas Party.  Meetings held at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Chisholm St, Alpena

ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Administration Building
2373 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
    David Werner, Superintendent              Phone:  (989) 358-5200 (switchboard)
Website:    www.alpenaschools.com                                  Fax:       (989) 358-5041 (Adm. Bldg)
Hours:        Monday - Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm; Summer:  7:30 am-3:30 pm
Function:   The Alpena Public Schools operate the public schools program, pre-school through grade 12; programs for the mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped.  Cooperative programming is done in conjunction with Educational Service District, County of Alpena, City of Alpena, and Jesse Besser Museum.  Governed by the Board of Education, seven persons elected by popular vote in the school district, whose duty it is to determine policy and set budget.
COMMUNITY USE OF HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES: Contact: Edward Buck, Phone: (989) 358-5200, Ext. 5307.
Meetings:   Board of Education holds its regular monthly board meeting on the third Monday of each month.  Special board meetings are called as needed.  Contact the Office of the Superintendent for meeting times and specific dates.

ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ACES ACADEMY

700 Pinecrest

Alpena, MI  49707

Phone:       (989) 358-5170 or (989) 358-7272                 Fax:   (989) 358-5175

Email:        daleskij@alpenaschools.com                       Website:  www.alpenaschools.com

Function:   Alternative high school, adult education classes and activities at all levels

Services:    GED testing, child care assistance, School Success

Hours:       7:45 am to 3:45 pm, some evenings

ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Adult Education Center
2372 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Patrick Timmons, Director                                Phone:  (989) 358-5170
Function:
  Alternative education classes and activities at all levels.

ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
2373 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
   Justin Gluesing, Athletic Director                       Phone:  (989) 358-5200, Ext 5313
Website:   www.alpenaschools.com                                  Fax:       (989) 358-5312
Email:       gluesingj@alpenaschools.com
Function:
 
To raise funds for extracurricular activities and athletics.
Services:  Scheduling, community liaison, promoting good sportsmanship
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

ALPENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707-1498
Contact:          Switchboard                          Phone:  (989) 356-7390, (989) 734-7107
                      John McVeety, Administrator                (989) 356-7591
                                                                   Fax:      (989) 356-7305
Function:         Alpena Regional Medical Center is a 146-bed, non-profit, county-owned hospital.  ARMC is a federally designated rural regional referral center providing a wide range of acute care and ambulatory services.  The hospital provides current technology in diagnostic testing, including MRI, Cardiac Catheterization, SPECT Imaging, CT scans, color flow Doppler, pulmonary function testing, EMG, EEG, and more.  Following is a list of other services offered.
Services:         ALPENA OXYGEN & EQUIPMENT COMPANY:  Phone: (989) 356-9275
Provides home-based health care equipment, supplies and respiratory therapy services.
BIRCHWOOD-CENTER FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY: Phone: (989) 356-7242 or 1-800-288-7242.  Offers comprehensive outpatient dependency recovery program.
CANCER CENTER:  Phone: (989) 356-7353, 1-888-356-7151.  Offers chemotherapy and radiation therapy services locally, in partnership with University of Michigan Health System.  Combines the convenience of hometown treatment with the latest advances in cancer treatment from a nationally recognized university.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION:  Phone: (989) 356-7389.  A progressive program designed by cardiologists for patients who have had a heart attack or cardiac surgery to restore the cardiac patient to normal life and activity.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION/OUTREACH:  Phone: (989) 356-7337, 1-800-942-8601.  Offers education and health improvement programs throughout NE Michigan to worksites, community groups, and individuals.  These include CPR, First Aid, Freedom From Smoking, Safe Sitter, and various health screenings.
DIABETES CENTER:  Phone: (989) 356-7337; Fax:  356-8054; Email:  pgreen@agh.org  Education of individuals & family members with diabetes.
DIALYSIS SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-8006.  Services include pre-dialysis education, inpatient and outpatient hemodialysis, and a home peritoneal dialysis program.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: Phone: (989) 356-7252.  Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by physicians and staff who specialize in emergency medicine.
HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER: Phone: (989) 356-8142  A user-friendly source of information about health and medical topics to explain medical conditions, teach about healthier lifestyle habits, assist with making informed health care decisions.
HOME CARE SERVICES and PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-8004, (800) 968-4584.  Provides comprehensive, home based health care to residents of Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle Counties.  Includes skilled nursing; certified home health aides; medical social work; occupational, physical and speech therapy; private duty; and home infusion (IV) therapy.
LIFELINE: Phone: (989) 356-7747 Home emergency response system providing help 24 hours/day to socially isolated and physically frail persons.  There is a $35.00 hook-up fee and a $35.00 monthly charge.  Help is just a push-button away.
NUTRITION SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-7281  Registered dieticians provide nutrition care and education to patients and their families for a variety of nutrition-related health concerns.  Outpatient nutrition education available by appointment.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC:  Phone: (989) 356-8060.  Staff includes an interdisciplinary team that specializes in helping people cope with chronic pain.
PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE: Phone: (989) 356-7343.  Will help you to solve problems or concerns you may have with the treatment you receive at ARMC.
PERINATAL EDUCATION: Phone: (989) 356-7388.  Certified Childbirth Educators and a Lactation Counselor provide programs on Pregnancy, Birth, & Early Parenting; Sibling Classes; Single Expectant Mother Education; Breastfeeding Education & Counseling; Baby Care; and other topics related to women's health.
REHABILITATION SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-7248.  Complete rehabilitative services for inpatients and outpatients on a physician referral basis.  Services available at Alpena Regional Medical Center, Alpena Mall, Hillman Rehab Services, Oscoda Community Health Services and Rogers City Health Center.
SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER: Phone: (989) 356-7791, 1-800-554-8286.  Uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
SOCIAL SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-7347.  Assists patients and their families with special needs and problems associated with their medical treatment and hospitalization and discharge planning.
SPECIALTY CLINICS:  Available in Gastroenterology, Neurological Surgery, Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric Cardiology, Rheumatology, Cardiothoracic Surgery.   Phone: (989) 356-7390 for more information.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-7546.  ARMC provides many opportunities for community-minded individuals to volunteer their time to help others.

ALPENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
1501 W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707                                                                               
Contact:          Marlene Pear, Director Volunteer Services                    Fax:  (989) 356-8177
Phone:
             (989) 356-7546                                                           Email:   mpear@agh.org
Function:
         To provide volunteer service to the hospital on premises and fundraising projects for
equipment purchase.
Meetings:        4th Thursday of each month at the hospital; September through June.  Cardiology, Rheumatology, Cardiothoracic Surgery.  Phone: (989) 356-7390 for more information.
Services:        
VOLUNTEER SERVICES:  (989) 356-7546.  ARMC provides many opportunities for community-minded individuals who want to volunteer their time to help others.

ALPENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TRAY CLUB
Contact:    Marlene Pear                            Fax:    (989) 356-8177
Phone:      (989) 356-7546                           Email: mpear@agh.org
Function:  
To raise funds to help provide needed equipment for Alpena General Hospital and to promote its services.  Sponsors the ARMC Tour of Homes.

ALPENA RIGHT-TO-LIFE
P.O. Box 252
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Larry Bak, President            Phone:  (989) 356-0112
                  Gary W. Smith                                (989) 356-3799
Function:   To educate the general public of all ages and to take responsible civic and political action in order to protect all innocent human life from the moment of fertilization to natural death, especially the unborn, the handicapped, and the aged. Call for more information.
Meetings:   2nd Friday; September-June.  10:30 a.m., Word of Life Baptist Church, 1900 Bagley St., Alpena.  The public is welcome.

                    ALPENA ROTARY CLUB
P.O. Box 58
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Bob Krafft                    Fax:   (989) 356-0470
Function:   International service club working toward the betterment of local communities and worldwide issues.
Meetings:   Mondays, 12:15 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Alpena.

ALPENA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4029 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Betty Harris                                     Phone:  (989) 471-2839
Email:       harris@freeway.net                           Fax:       (989) 471-3134
Services:   Quilts for fire victims, Quilt-making classes, Breathe Free Stop Smoking classes, Family Life classes, Healthy Lifestyle classes, and Pastoral counseling.

                   ALPENA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
501 River Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:    Grace Marshall, Exec. Director Phone:  (989) 356-3585
Email:       srcenter@freeway.net                           Fax:       (989) 356-6548
Hours:       Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Function:  To develop and promote programs to promote and protect the dignity, independence and welfare of older adults throughout  Alpena County.
Meetings:  Board of Directors meets the 3rd Wed. of each month at 8:00 am.  The Alpena Chapter of AARP meets monthly at the Senior Center; 2nd Monday at 10:00 am.
Services:   Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Respite Care, Personal Care, Homemaker Services, Foot Clinic, Prescription Maintenance Program, Activities, Quilt Group, Exercise Group.
Hours:      8 am-6 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am-5 pm on Friday as well as special evening activities.
Meetings:  Monthly Board of Directors Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8 am at the Alpena Senior Center, 501 River Street, Alpena.

 

                    ALPENA SHRINE CLUB, ELF KHURAFEH TEMPLE
1020 U.S. 23
NorthP.O. Box 451
  
Alpena, MI 49707

Contact:
          Gerald Leginzo, Secretary/Treasurer     Phone: (989) 595-3025; Messages:  (989) 356-0041
Function:
         Fraternal organization which supports hospitals for children under 18 years.  Alpena Shrine Club is the link to 19 Orthopedic hospitals and 3 Burn Institutes.  No charge for care and services provided by a Shrine Hospital.  Admission based on medical/financial need regardless of race, creed, color.  Burns Institute accepts children who have been burned and need immediate care, children needing plastic reconstruction, or restorative surgery, rehabilitation, as a result of burns.  Transportation, meals, lodging provided through Alpena Shrine Club to Chicago Hospital or Cincinnati Burns Institute.
Meetings:       Second Tuesday each month 6:30p.m., DAV Building at 1020 U.S. 23 North, Alpena.

 

ALPENA SPORTSMEN'S CLUB, INC.
4260 M-32 West
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:          Mike Arthur                   Phone:  (989) 354-2582 (club #)
Function:         To serve community with hunting education, conservation, serving Boy Scouts, working with Sea Cadet.  Educational classes concerning shooting, conservation, outdoor activity, safety in various fields of expertise, work with various legislative groups such as NRA, MUCC, NSCA, NWF, NSA.  Monitor gun laws, game laws and conservation laws.  Open to the public - membership owned.

ALPENA VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
109 N. Second Ave.  Ste. 105
Alpena, MI  49707
Contact:          Cindy Kramer                                      Phone:  (989) 356-3396
Email:             alpenavillage@chartermi.net                 Website:  www.centerbuilding.com/village.htm
Function:         Alpena Village offers attractive, safe, comfortable home options for a wide spectrum of older adults.  Alpena Village is sensitive to quality of life and care needs and will provide or access compassionate, supportive services for residents. 
Services:         Alpena Village is a senior friendly residential setting that offers enriched retirement living plus appropriate living environments for those who need supportive services and specialized care.  This faith-based non-profit community will begin construction in the fall of 2006. 
Hours:             M-F; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

ALPENA VOLUNTEER CENTER
666 Johnson Street      
Center Building, Room 108
Alpena, MI 49707                         
Phone:  
(989) 358-7271
      Fax:  (989) 358-7554
Contact:    Katherine Evans, Secretary       (989) 358-7214
                 Kathleen Bruski, Director          (989) 358-7335
Website:    www.alpenacc.edu/services/volunteer/      Email:       bruskik@alpenacc.edu
Hours:       8:30am - 4:30 am, Monday - Friday
Function:  To encourage volunteerism, respond to community needs, and promote activities that improve the community.
Services:   
The Volunteer Center matches the skills and interests of community volunteers to agency requests for volunteer help; serves as a clearinghouse for information on community services; coordinates Christmas Wish List, A College Day for the Community; the Association of Lifelong Learners, and Community Education Classes.  The Alpena Volunteer Center is a service of the ACC Center for Professional, Community, and Volunteer Services.

ALPENA YOUTH CENTER, INC.
511 Long Rapids Plaza
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:          Charleen Dubie, Exec. Director             Phone:  (989) 354-3213
Email:             ayc@freeway.net
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Function:         A fully licensed child-care facility offering area youth ages 6 weeks to 18-years year-round infant care, infant playgroups, Montessori Preschool & childcare programs, school-age summer and vacation programs, after school care, Internships, job shadowing & complete parent education programs.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
100 Woods Circle, Suite 300
Alpena, MI  49707
Contact:           Pegg Thomas
Phone              (989) 356-4087
                       (800) 272-3900          Fax:     (989) 254-7879
Website:         www.alzgmc.org       Email:  peggy.thomas@alz.org         
Function:        Offers education, support, and referrals to those affected by Alzheimer’s.
Services:         Helpline, Support Groups, Counseling/Care Consultation, Education and Training, Respite Care Programs, Safe Return Program, Advocacy and Resource Lending Library.
Hours:
9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ALPENA SUPPORT GROUP
Contact:
  Annie                          (989) 356-1030
                Rae Margaret Adams     (989) 356-2194
                Toll free                     (800) 272-3900
Function:  Support group for friends and family of individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Meetings:  Meets second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church on 1600 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) CHAPTER #468
201 Partridge Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:   Chester Dzieskinski        Phone:  (989) 354-5836          
Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizen Center at 10:00a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Social hour follows.  The chapter joins
the seniors for noon lunch.
 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Northern Michigan Area Service Center
525 W. 14th Street, Suite 5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact:     Rachel Sigsbey                       Email: rachel.sigsbey@cancer.org
Phone:       (231) 947-0860                        Fax:    (231) 947-0830
Website:    www.cancer.org                     Cancer Hotline:  (800) ACS-2345
Function:  To raise money for research, education, and the prevention of cancer; to provide informational programs; to engage in activities which result in the reduction of cancer in Alpena County and nation wide; to provide transportation reimbursement at a set sum for those needing help.  Reach to Recovery program to counsel and support mastectomy patients.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Phone:     (800) 968-2422                       Website:  www.americanheart.org      
Services:  Local training and heart information available.  Call for information.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 65, DISTRICT 19 (WILLIAM F. WEINE UNIT)
4162 Long Rapids Road
Alpena, MI 49707-9778
Contact:    Peter Purol       Phone:  (989) 354-4323 ;  (989) 354-5949                
Function:
  Provide service to Veterans and dependents; promote Americanism and Community Service, Scholarship and Educational programs.  Serve at military funerals.
Services:  AMERICAN LEGION POST 65 AUXILIARY:  Contact Jan Baumgard, Phone: (989) 356-0665.  Hall is available for rental.  Call for information.

AMERICAN RED CROSS Michigan SSDA office
3454 West M-65 Suite A
West Branch, MI 48661
Contact:    Dave Gutierrez, State Service Delivery Coordinator         Phone: (800) 691-6059 or (989) 343-1353
Website:   www.redcross.com
Function:  The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Services:   Provides round-the-clock relief to victims of disaster, including house fires.  We also serve as a communication link for military personnel and their families.
Hours:      
24 hours, 7 days a week in case of emergency. 
 

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (A.D.D.)
2118 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:     Jill Nensewitz at M.A.C.E.D.           Phone:  (989) 354-3101, ext. 126
Meetings:    Meets monthly, call for times.

 

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Alpena Volunteer Center
ACC Center Bldg. Room 108
666 Johnson St.
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone:    (989)358-7335 or 358-7272
Toll-Free Phone:    1-888-468-6222 ext. 7335 or 7272
Fax:    (989)358-7554
E-mail: 
bruskik@alpenacc.edu

Information is current up to 04/16/2008