Community Calendar

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 June is “The Home Builders” by Varsha Bajaj. Sponsored by Alden District Library

Two person teams will fly fish for bluegill, bass, pike and carp at your favorite lake. Entry is $100 per Team.

Awards will be presented at about 4pm, June 6th, 2026 at Earthen Ales in The Commons for: largest and smallest fish, best Team Name and Best Team Costume as well as a Silent Auction for products and services provided by local businesses.

For more information or to sign up your team click here or stop into The Northern Angler in Traverse City. Have a fun day of fly fishing to support a worthy local organization.

All proceeds go to Child & Family Services NW MI to benefit local young people.

Michigan’s thriving dairy scene takes center stage this summer at Cheese Fest, a premier celebration of local agriculture and artisan craftsmanship. Hosted at the historic Leelanau Cheese Company (3324 S. W. Bay Shore Drive), the festival will feature more than 50 unique cheeses hand-crafted by dairy producers from across the Great Lakes State.

Taking place on Saturday, June 6th, Cheese Fest offers a rare opportunity for the public to meet the faces behind Michigan’s most celebrated creameries against the beautiful backdrop of the Leelanau Peninsula. The event is designed for enthusiasts of all ages, offering a mix of free public activities and specialized sessions that require pre-registration.

For much more information, please click here.

Blessing of the Boats, entertainment tent, raffle, food truck vendors and beer sales.

This event is sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Company.

Featuring a wide variety of media and styles from OAC’s talented member artists, this fan-favorite show has something for everyone to enjoy. OAC members receive a 10% discount in the gallery during our opening reception of this exhibit.

Opening reception, Saturday, June 6, 5-7PM

OTP’s youth performers offer a musical retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Princess Winnifred, an unconventional and spirited woman, vies for the hand of Prince Dauntless, but must pass a test devised by his domineering mother, Queen Aggravain. Full of humor, quirky characters, and catchy songs, this comedic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea is a lighthearted tale of love and defying expectations.

The Music House is pleased to welcome Rivers, Sears, and Chown for Still Standing: A Musical Journey with the Lookout Cats. Vocalist Elizabeth Rivers, saxophonist Laurie Sears, and pianist David Chown performed together for more than 15 years as members of the popular Northern Michigan variety band the Lookout Cats. They now reunite for a special evening of jazz, pop, and blues. Rivers, Sears, and Chown are the last three surviving members of the group, which also included the late vocalist and percussionist Ronnie Hernandez and the late guitarist and vocalist Charlie Tomlin. This promises to be a memorable and meaningful performance in the intimate setting of the Music House Museum.

Tickets are available online at MyNorthTickets.com and musichouse.org, or reserved by calling 231-938-9300. We hope to see you there!

Featuring works by regional artists who push the boundaries of printmaking.

Winter Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pm
Closed Mondays, Holidays and for Occasional Events

Admission to our Galleries is always free!

OTP’s youth performers offer a musical retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Princess Winnifred, an unconventional and spirited woman, vies for the hand of Prince Dauntless, but must pass a test devised by his domineering mother, Queen Aggravain. Full of humor, quirky characters, and catchy songs, this comedic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea is a lighthearted tale of love and defying expectations.

Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.