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Community Barn Dance in Alger County
September 22 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Alger County Communities That Care invites public to community barn dance
All ages are invited to celebrate Alger County at a community Barn Dance, Sunday, September 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Michigan State University (MSU) North Barn in Chatham. Admission is free. The event, sponsored by Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), features square dancing with caller Jo Foley and music by Granny Fox and the Farm Hands Band.
“The Barn Dance is a celebration of this beautiful place we call home, our amazing community partners, and our collective efforts in making Alger County a safe and healthy place to live,” said AC3 Board Chair Sandy Ehlert. “It’s our way of saying thank you to the schools, agencies, businesses and individuals that are part of the AC3 coalition while providing a fun activity for families to gather and enjoy each other’s company.”
The event includes corn hole, kids’ corner, pie and cake auction, Morris Dancers, and hayrides by MSU to view the U.P. Research and Extension Center.
The Cooking Carberry’s Wood Fire Pizza will be available for cash purchase. Flavored water, hot chocolate and coffee will be provided at no charge. Families may also bring their own picnic dinners.
The event is drug and alcohol-free. This includes e-cigarettes and vape devices.
The MSU North Barn is located at N5431 Rock River Road. It is part of the U.P. Research and Extension Center.
Alger County Communities That Care is a nonprofit coalition with the mission to promote a safe and healthy environment for all. For more information, visit the AC3 website at www.algerctc.org, call 906-202-2244 or email algercountyctc@gmail.com.