Community Calendar

Michigan artists Rick Koehler and Stan Myers capture that special Up North feeling with contemporary works in oil and watercolor. Viewers will find classic vistas, whimsical local scenes, and a deep appreciation for “My Michigan.”

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Admission is free.

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 1 pm–5 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm (outside only)
Skill: All Skill Levels

Step into nature and rediscover your creative flow. Guided by artist and Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Debby Singleton, participants will experience a four-hour sensory immersion around the beautiful environs of Thoreson Farm. Inspired by the research-based practice of forest bathing, this workshop invites you to slow down, walk mindfully, observe closely, and connect deeply with your surroundings. Through sketching, journaling, and creating with found natural materials and provided art supplies, you’ll explore how nature nurtures creativity and calm. The experience concludes with a peaceful tea ceremony, a moment to reflect and share. Join us to relax, connect, and let nature inspire your artistic spirit.

Objective: Creativity Enhancement, Personal Wellness

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Minnehaha Brewhaha in Arcadia for 2 days of live music, craft brews, food trucks, family activities, camping.and 5/15K run.

Friday September 4th 7pm-10pm
Saturday September 5th 1pm-11pm

FREE admission

Continuous music from 7 bands, craft brews, food and fun. 5/15K run Saturday 8am. MusicMovesMe.org for all festival information

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way. A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Open daily from dawn to dusk. The storybook for the month of September is “How Chipmunk Got His Stripes” by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Friends of Alden District Library are having a book sale.
Available items: books, DVDs, music CDs, puzzles & games.

Proceeds will benefit Enrichment Programs for Adults and Children. Sale is held at Helena Twp. Community Center 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318

The Charlevoix Evening Garden Club will hold it's annual plant sale on Saturday September 5 from 9:00AM until 11:30 AM at the Ferry Beach Pavilion, Ferry Avenue, Charlevoix, MI.

Perennials, herbs, native plants, shrubs and much more will be available. Proceeds are used for educational projects and the planting and care of local public gardens. Club members will be available to assist you in transporting your purchases to your car.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Minnehaha Brewhaha in Arcadia for 2 days of live music, craft brews, food trucks, family activities, camping.and 5/15K run.

Friday September 4th 7pm-10pm
Saturday September 5th 1pm-11pm

FREE admission

Continuous music from 7 bands, craft brews, food and fun. 5/15K run Saturday 8am. MusicMovesMe.org for all festival information

Join us for live music set along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau.

All music is weather dependent.

No tickets required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and get settled.

This is a complimentary event.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Lauded as “the most fun string quartet in the world” by IPR’s Kate Botello, Six Mile Strings blends classical repertoire with new sounds and genres. This Detroit–based string quartet have performed across Michigan, and bring their energetic repertoire to OAC for the first time this season. As educators and advocates, Six Mile Strings is dedicated to breaking boundaries and creating access to music, music–making and learning.