Attractions, events, recreational and sports opportunities and programs in the city of Alma, Michigan are the focus of topics in this category.
The Alan J. Stone Recreation Center and McClure Natatorium are examples of topics that might be listed here, as is the Alma Public Library, the Alma Community Art Center, the Gratiot County Players and their venue, the Strand Theatre. Any theaters, art galleries, museums, historical places, libraries, or amusement centers in Alma would be suitable for this category.
Sports and recreational programs, teams, and facilities in Alma may be listed here, as well, whether sponsored by the city, the public school system, college, community organization, or as a private venue. Bowling alleys, for example, would be on-topic in this category, as would the high school or college sports programs, or Little League baseball program.
Websites representing local events, such as festivals, fairs, or concerts, might be found here, too.
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The ACAC is a community center for the visual arts. Located in Alma, the center serves the people of Gratiot County, Michigan, offering a variety of art classes for youth and adults, which include art classes for toddlers and children of all ages, creative art courses for children, as well as work in powdered graphite, Batik, oil, and charcoal, photography classes, and other creative courses and events, which are highlighted and explained here, including private art parties.
https://www.alma-cac.org/
Held annually during Memorial Day weekend, the Scottish heritage festival is held on the campus of Alma College in Alma, Michigan, in which pipe bands compete for prize money, and also perform in Massed Bands. There are hundreds of Highland Dancers, Clan Tents, children’s games, athletics events, food booths, arts and crafts, exhibits, and several other activities. Schedules and events are published to the site, along with sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.almahighlandfestival.com/
The municipal library is located on East Superior Street in Alma, Michigan. Directions and a map showing its location are posted on its site, library services are listed, and new books and other resources are highlighted. Cardholders may access the library catalog as well as their member accounts online. The library board and Friends of the Library organization are introduced, and information about library programs, meeting rooms, and web resources are included.
http://www.youseemore.com/alma/
The professional art gallery is housed on the campus of Alma College. Open Mondays through Fridays, the gallery is closed for college breaks and holidays. Photos and a video interview with the current exhibition artist are featured on the site, recent gallery exhibitions are highlighted, and its policies and contacts for special group visits, talks, school groups, and other special event are discussed, along with a gallery floor plan and pedestal inventory for artists.
https://www.alma.edu/art-gallery/
Founded in 1950, the annual event provides Mid-Michigan youth with an opportunity to showcase their agricultural accomplishments, home economics, arts and crafts, and in several other areas. Its board of directors, bylaws, and opportunities for donors, sponsors, and supporters are put forth. A fair schedule is posted, including events, auctions and sales, animal exhibits, exhibitor information, and vendors. Accommodations for camping, grounds rentals and storage are included.
http://www.gcffy.org/
The theatre group began in St. Louis, Michigan in 1970, moving to the Strand movie theater building in Alma in 1996, putting on dramas, comedies, and musical productions, including a summer youth workshop. The current production is highlighted on its site, along with the current season schedule, audition information, and a gallery of photographs and past productions. Individual and season ticket prices are posted and may be purchased online.
https://www.gratiotcountyplayers.com/
Situated in west Alma, Michigan, the 6,615-yard golf course includes a variety of terrain, including trees, hills, and the Pine River. Tee times are the exception rather than the rule, and league play never dominates the course, as it is for the private use of its members and their guests. Individual and corporate memberships are highlighted, including benefits and costs, and an application is available online, along with information about league play, a calendar of events, and contacts.
http://www.pinerivercc.net/
The Stone Center for Recreation includes the Alma College Alan J. Stone Recreation Center and McClure Natatorium is situated adjacent to the college and includes an indoor track, a rock-climbing wall, and a 53,000-square-foot facility that includes four courts that can be used for basketball, volleyball, or tennis, with options for roller hockey, inline skating, dodgeball, and indoor soccer, as well as a pool, fitness room, and multi-purpose room.
https://www.alma.edu/stone-center/
