October 2011 Alden Events

October 2011 Alden Events
ALDEN HERITAGE DAYS:
Saturday, October  1st  Alden will host Heritage Day featuring craftspeople and artisans demonstrating their wares and skills throughout the various shops.  The day begins at 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will include a wide variety of displays.  Refreshments will be offered in some shops.  For more information call Harvey Bartel at 231-331-4845.
  
The Sprig’s and Sprouts will hold an Apple and Bake Sale at the Alden United Methodist Church from 10:30 – 4:00.  For more information contact Tracy Morrison at 231-264-6365.


From 8:00 to Noon, The South Torch Lake Fire Department will hold a Heritage Pancake Breakfast and Open House at the South Torch Lake Fire Hall. For more information contact Jesse Lane at 231-409-6876. 

Sunday, October 2nd  A Classic Car Show downtown will feature automobiles from many Northern Michigan car clubs.  The automobiles will be displayed between 11:00 and 4:00 in downtown Alden.  For more information call Dave and Joyce Looman at 616-928-1298.

On Thursday, October 6th The Helena Township Off the Wall Film Series starts the season with a new movie each month.  A soup dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own beverage. Register by calling the library at 231- 331-4318 but no reservation is needed for movie only at 7:00 p.m. The film is held at the Helena Township Community Center in Alden at 8751 Helena Road in Alden and admission is free but donations are welcomed.  Optional: email your soup recipe to aldenlib@torchlake.com . Movies to be announced at a later date. 

On Thursday, October 13 the Helena Township hosts Books ‘N Brie Book Club at 3:30 P.M. at the Helena Township Library. Each month a different book will be discussed.  For more information 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.

On Saturday, October 29th the Alden Men’s Club will hold their monthly meeting breakfast meeting at 8:00 am at the Alden United Methodist Church.  Contact Larry Fields at 231-322-2787 for more information. 

Sunday, October 30th: There will be a chili cook-off fund raiser to benefit “With a Little Help From My Friends” a local non-profit animal rescue group.  Local restaurants compete for the best chili award.  Event includes a silent auction and bake sale and is held at the Helena Township Community Center east of Alden @ 8751 Helena Road from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Contact Heather Knust at 231-322-6041 for more information.

Monday, October 31st: Alden hosts its annual Halloween celebration in the downtown Tennis Court Park.  The celebration includes a costume parade for the children at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by costume judging, prizes and refreshments.  For more information call Jesse Lane at 231-409-6876.