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Welcome to the Alma Weekly Business and Activity E-Newsletter. |
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Alma Highland
Festival & Games
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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The 44th Annual Alma Highland Festival and Games is officially here. Make sure you show your Scottish Pride and attend the Festival Friday, Saturday or Sunday this weekend. The weekend is packed with so many different activities, there is sure to be something you will enjoy. The activities  include: U.S. Open Pipe Band Championship, Piping and Drumming, Great Lakes Open & Closed Regional Highland Dancing competitions, Choreography Dance competitions, Scottish athletic events, Highland Festival Parade, entertainment tent (don't miss the Chelsea House Orchestra), Border Collie exhibition, 5K Road Run and 8 Mile Run, Kids Fun Run, arts & crafts show, Clan Tents, food vendors, Scottish merchandise vendors, and NASCAR simulator.
New this year is the Passenger Train from Owosso bringing over 200 visitors to our community and Festival. While the Train is in town train rides will be available. The train will make two trips to Shepherd and back to Alma at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The cost for the ride is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. Visit one of the Highland Festival Information booths for details.
Also remember to stop by the Alma Action Association Meat Pie booth for some Scottish cuisine. New to the Alma Acti on Association booth this year is Shepherds Pie, Chicken Wings and Iron Bru Soda, which is the official soft drink of Scotland. The booth is located in the parking lot north west of the Stone Recreation Center with the rest of the food vendors.
Proceeds from the Alma Action Association food sales help Alma Action Association sponsor Evening in the Park, Flower Planting, Christmas decorations, the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays Celebration, the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail, and the new marketing billboards for the Alma community.
For a complete schedule of events and map of the Festival grounds visit www.almahighlandfestival.com. See you all this weekend and have a great Memorial Day weekend! |
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Alma In Bloom
Planting A Success |
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On May 21st the KAB Committee had another successful day with Alma In Bloom planting day. More than 50 volunteers planted 31 flower pots on Superior and Center Streets. Everyone had a great time and downtown just looks great. We can't wait to see what the group will be able to do next year! Thanks to all the volunteers and the KAB Committee for truly making downtown Alma beautiful.
 
2011 Alma In Bloom Planting Day!
The Keep Alma Beautiful Committee is still welcoming volunteers for mainteance and watering. Watering is very important for a sucessful season, so if your interested in driving the watering truck please contact Aeric Ripley at City Hall.
If you would like to make a donation to the Keep Alma Beautiful Fund please make your checks out to "Keep Alma Beautiful". Then mail or drop your check off at the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce building at 110 W Superior Street. KAB's only funding source is donations from the community.
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