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City of Alma E-Newsletter

November 2010

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Don't Forget to Vote on November 2nd

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dial-A-Ride will be offering free transportation to the polls. Just call 463-6016 to arrange for a ride.

Precinct 1
Presbyterian Church
495 Charles Rd.

Precinct 2
Peace Lutheran Church
325 Warwick Drive

Precinct 4

Alma Public Library
351 N. Court

Follow the link for the precinct map.

If you would like to see a copy of your ballot, make sure you're registered to vote or find where you vote if you do not live in Alma, vist the Michigan Voter Information Center and enter your name. Detailed information and a copy of your ballot will be available.

If you have any questions, please call Barb Gager at 463-8336.

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November Events:

Friday Night Movies

at the Alma Public Library

The Friends of the Alma Public Library are sponsoring Friday Night Movies at the library. A different genre is scheduled for each month, with Foreign Films the genre for November. The movies include:

11/5 - Waking Ned Devine

11/12 - Brassed Off

11/19 - Strictly Ballroom

The programs start at 7:00 p.m. in the Alma Public Library, with free admission. Snacks are available during the presentations for a nominal fee. Stop in and spend a Friday evening at the cinema with a group of "Friends".

Leaf Collection Continues

The City of Alma Leaf Collection Program continues throughout the month of November. Residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb prior to their collection date. Please do not put the leaves in the street or on the sidewalk. Follow the link for a copy of the collection map.

American Red Cross

Community Blood Drive

Let's all remember what we are truly thankful for this season and with that in mind, give the gift of life. Upcoming blood drives are:

Tuesday, November 2: noon - 5:45 p.m.

Commission on Aging - 515 S. Pine River, Ithaca

Tuesday, November 2: 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
St. Louis High School

Monday, November 29: 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Breckenridge High School

For more information, please call 463-3209.

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Come Home
to Alma
for the Holidays!

The Annual Come Home to Alma for the Holidays celebration will kick off on Friday, December 10th with a Christmas Parade at 5:45 p.m. Come join the fun and participate in all the activities throughout the evening in beautiful downtown Alma. Events include:

Santa at Ken's Culligan
Caroling wagon rides for just 25�
Free trolley rides for a Christmas light tour
Store specials and activities
On street Christmas karaoke
Christmas tree lighting at 8:15 at Chamber of Commerce Building
Christmas Cash Drawing following Tree Lighting

Do you like tree decorating? Try your tree decorating skills by signing up for the tree decorating contest. We would also like to have a lot of entries in the parade, so get creative and join us. Just contact Rodys Dancer at rodysdancer@yahoo.com.

Let's make this year's celebration "BIGGER & BETTER" than ever!

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City of Alma Welcomes Artisan Businesses to the Central Business District
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The Alma City Commission recently adopted Ordinance No. 727 which will now allow artisans and craftsmen to locate, manufacture and sell their wares in the Central Business District. The ordinance defines an artisan as a skilled manual worker who crafts items, including but not limited to food, clothing, jewelry, household items, pottery, sculptures and tools.

Under this ordinance an artisan may establish a studio within the B-1 Central Business District for the purpose of onsite production or assembly of handmade items, their display and sale.

It is hoped that this ordinance will promote new opportunities for our citizens to display and promote their talents.

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Know When to Fold 'Em

Gambling in Michigan has changed. What was once a relatively rare activity, it is now estimated that 84% of Michigan residents have gambled. Community health officials estimate that approximately 4% of people who gamble ultimately become addicted. In Michigan, this translates to about 300,000 cumplusive gamblers. Our community is impacted when someone becomes adicted to gambling. This may be seen in home foreclosures, family problems or an increase in local crime.

Concerned that you may have a gambling problem? Don't leave your life up to chance. Visit the Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition (GCSAC) website to take a quick quiz or dial 2-1-1 and talk to one of the referall specialists (call 1-888-636-4211 in limited areas).

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