June 2011 Alden Events
Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th,
the Helena Township Library will hold a book sale beginning at Noon each day during normal
Library hours and ending at Noon on Friday. The library is located at 8751 Helena Road in
Alden. 231-331-4318.
the Helena Township Library will hold a book sale beginning at Noon each day during normal
Library hours and ending at Noon on Friday. The library is located at 8751 Helena Road in
Alden. 231-331-4318.
Wednesday, June 8th
the Helena Township hosts Books ‘N Brie Book Club at 3:30 P.M. at
the Helena Township Library. This month’s book is Widow of the South – Hicks.Hicks's big
historical first novel, based on true events in his hometown, follows the saga of Carrie
McGavock, a lonely Confederate wife who finds purpose transforming her Tennessee
plantation into a hospital and cemetery during the Civil War. Carrie is mourning the death of
several of her children, and, in the absence of her husband, has left the care of her house to her
capable Creole slave Mariah. Before the 1864 battle of Franklin, Confederate Gen. Nathan
Bedford Forrest commandeers her house as a field hospital. By the end of the battle, 9,000
soldiers have perished, and thousands of Confederates are buried in a field near the
McGavock plantation. Carrie fights to relocate the buried soldiers when her wealthy neighbor
threatens to plow up the field after the war. Valiantly, Hicks returns to small, human stories in
the midst of an epic catastrophe. Copyright © Reed Business Information. For more infor-
mation and a list of the books to be discussed, contact the Library at 231-331-4318 or
aldenlib@torchlake.com . The Library is located at 8751 Helena Road in Alden.
the Helena Township hosts Books ‘N Brie Book Club at 3:30 P.M. at
the Helena Township Library. This month’s book is Widow of the South – Hicks.Hicks's big
historical first novel, based on true events in his hometown, follows the saga of Carrie
McGavock, a lonely Confederate wife who finds purpose transforming her Tennessee
plantation into a hospital and cemetery during the Civil War. Carrie is mourning the death of
several of her children, and, in the absence of her husband, has left the care of her house to her
capable Creole slave Mariah. Before the 1864 battle of Franklin, Confederate Gen. Nathan
Bedford Forrest commandeers her house as a field hospital. By the end of the battle, 9,000
soldiers have perished, and thousands of Confederates are buried in a field near the
McGavock plantation. Carrie fights to relocate the buried soldiers when her wealthy neighbor
threatens to plow up the field after the war. Valiantly, Hicks returns to small, human stories in
the midst of an epic catastrophe. Copyright © Reed Business Information. For more infor-
mation and a list of the books to be discussed, contact the Library at 231-331-4318 or
aldenlib@torchlake.com . The Library is located at 8751 Helena Road in Alden.
Thursday, June 16
the Alden Historical Society will hold its Annual Picnic and the Alden Depot Park at 5:00 PM.
For more information contact Paul Delange at 231-377-7333.
For more information contact Paul Delange at 231-377-7333.
Friday, June 17th
The United Methodist Women will sponsor a Baked Chicken Dinner and dessert at the Alden
United Methodist Church from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is
located at 9015 Helena Road in Alden. For more information contact Sue Accord at
231-331-4550.
The United Methodist Women will sponsor a Baked Chicken Dinner and dessert at the Alden
United Methodist Church from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is
located at 9015 Helena Road in Alden. For more information contact Sue Accord at
231-331-4550.
Saturday, June 18th
the Alden Men’s Club will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at the Alden United Methodist
Church at 8:00 AM. Contact Larry Fields at 231-322-2787 for more information
the Alden Men’s Club will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at the Alden United Methodist
Church at 8:00 AM. Contact Larry Fields at 231-322-2787 for more information
Sunday, June 19th
The Downtown Alden Business Association will host its annual Strawberry Festival at the
Alden Depot Park from 12:00 noon until 4:00 P.M. Michigan berries are served over shortcake
and topped off with real whipped cream. Fresh berries are also available to take home. The
Depot Park is located at 10670 Coy Street. Please contact Fletcher Carter at 231-377- 7297 for
more information.
The Downtown Alden Business Association will host its annual Strawberry Festival at the
Alden Depot Park from 12:00 noon until 4:00 P.M. Michigan berries are served over shortcake
and topped off with real whipped cream. Fresh berries are also available to take home. The
Depot Park is located at 10670 Coy Street. Please contact Fletcher Carter at 231-377- 7297 for
more information.
Thursday, June 23rd
the Alden Thursday Night Stroll begins for the summer. It is held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
every Thursday and each week will feature a different entertainer. Shops and restaurants stay
open late for visitor’s enjoyment. For more information contact Tom Baker at 231-331-4700.
the Alden Thursday Night Stroll begins for the summer. It is held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
every Thursday and each week will feature a different entertainer. Shops and restaurants stay
open late for visitor’s enjoyment. For more information contact Tom Baker at 231-331-4700.
On Saturday, June 25th
the Alden Men’s Club is sponsoring the ROBERT SARHATT MEMORIAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT to benefit local food pantries including Kalkaska, Rapid City, Bellaire,
Mancelona, and Ellsworth. Held at Twin Birch Golf Course in Kalkaska, registration begins at
8:00 A.M., tee off is at 9:00 A.M. $50 per person includes a cart, and green fees plus an award
ceremony and meal following the tournament. Advance registration is preferred but not
required. To register contact Brad Fields at 231-518-4067.
the Alden Men’s Club is sponsoring the ROBERT SARHATT MEMORIAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT to benefit local food pantries including Kalkaska, Rapid City, Bellaire,
Mancelona, and Ellsworth. Held at Twin Birch Golf Course in Kalkaska, registration begins at
8:00 A.M., tee off is at 9:00 A.M. $50 per person includes a cart, and green fees plus an award
ceremony and meal following the tournament. Advance registration is preferred but not
required. To register contact Brad Fields at 231-518-4067.
On Saturday and Sunday June 25th and 26th
there will be a Community Antique Sale and Cottage Decor Tag Sale at the
Alden Depot Park from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. sponsored by the Historical Society. Area
individuals are welcome to sell their extra treasurers. Sign up for vendors is Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday prior to the sale from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The vendor fee is a 15%
donation to benefit the Museum & Depot Renovation Project. The Depot Park is located on the
south end of town at 10670 Coy Street in Alden. For more information call Dorothy Walters at
231-331-6583 or231-331-4274.
there will be a Community Antique Sale and Cottage Decor Tag Sale at the
Alden Depot Park from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. sponsored by the Historical Society. Area
individuals are welcome to sell their extra treasurers. Sign up for vendors is Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday prior to the sale from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The vendor fee is a 15%
donation to benefit the Museum & Depot Renovation Project. The Depot Park is located on the
south end of town at 10670 Coy Street in Alden. For more information call Dorothy Walters at
231-331-6583 or231-331-4274.
On Monday June 27 – July 1
the Alden United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School for all children ages 4
years through 12 years. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Come join us. Pre-registration is
recommended but not required. Registration will be limited. Registration forms are available
at the Alden Methodist Church. The Church is located at 9015 Helena Road in Alden. For more
information contact the Church Office at 231-331-4132 or Reida Aston at 231-331-6761
the Alden United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School for all children ages 4
years through 12 years. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Come join us. Pre-registration is
recommended but not required. Registration will be limited. Registration forms are available
at the Alden Methodist Church. The Church is located at 9015 Helena Road in Alden. For more
information contact the Church Office at 231-331-4132 or Reida Aston at 231-331-6761
On Monday June 27th
at 7:00 PM, Chris Doyal, President of the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve will show
us what they have located in the Grand Traverse Bay and other bodies of water in the area and
explain the technology and physical activity used to do so. He will also be seeking input from
attendees as to the possible location of other underwater human artifacts. People interested in
learning more about the organization before the meeting can visit GTBUP.org. Helena
Township Library located at 8751 Helena Road in Alden. For more information call
231-331-4318
at 7:00 PM, Chris Doyal, President of the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve will show
us what they have located in the Grand Traverse Bay and other bodies of water in the area and
explain the technology and physical activity used to do so. He will also be seeking input from
attendees as to the possible location of other underwater human artifacts. People interested in
learning more about the organization before the meeting can visit GTBUP.org. Helena
Township Library located at 8751 Helena Road in Alden. For more information call
231-331-4318
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