Alewives Anonymous, Inc. (AA) will host its annual meeting and quahog chowder supper for members, guests and others interested in the world of alewives (herring) Sunday, April 26, at 5 p.m. to be held at the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Road.

The guest speakers will be David Lawrence and Gifford Lawrence who will present a program about searching for dropped deer antlers.

Reservations are required. Make your reservations with Arthur F. Benner, 319 Cushman Road, Rochester, MA 02770 or call 508-763-2024. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 22.

There is no charge for the supper for members whose dues are paid up, members who renew their annual dues ($10) or new members joining ($10), otherwise the charge is $5 per person. New members are always welcomed.

AA, The Herring Helpers, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and increase of the alewife fishery resources in the Mattapoisett River and the Sippican River in the towns of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett. Alewives Anonymous, Inc is also involved with monitoring the alewives population using electronic fish counting equipment and other efforts and projects to enhance their numbers and to improve their environment.