Apr 19 Friday
Come join us here at Fresh Wind Christian Community for our 11th Annual live Purse and Totes Auction! All proceeds go towards various ministries including Veterans support, Jail ministry, and Recovery Hope in Christ. Doors open at 5 PM and auction begins at 6 PM.
Apr 20 Saturday
Join us every Saturday morning for donation-only Gentle Yoga. Accessible to all levels, beginners to long time practitioners. Bring your mat, doors open 15 mins prior to class.
Our spring bike sale is the perfect chance to find a used bike for a screaming deal! Drop off your bike (in good working order) to sell on consignment; a portion of your sale price is donated to Norte and the rest, well, that’s up to you.
The Spring Yard Sale is 9 am to Noon at the Norte Wheelhouse, conveniently located at the Civic Center.
Friends of Alden District Library are having their Spring book sale from 9am-5pm Friday, April 19 & 9am-2pm on Saturday, April 20. Available items: books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs & puzzles. Proceeds will benefit Enrichment Programs for Adults and Children. Sale is held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318
Come out to help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration project by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply tools and water. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to properly handle and plant plugs in the ground. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers should be prepared for digging and kneeling. Bathrooms and drinking water are both available on site.
What will volunteers be doing:
Learning about our ongoing restoration and greenhouse projectsDigging and dibble bar usageRemoving and handling native plugs from their containers What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided nature journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.
AFFEW's Annual Earth Day Celebration will be April 20th. Presentations on Ev vehicles, Butterflies and Skippers, Live Reptiles and Amphibians, Water Quality, guided nature hike, many booths, kids' activities, drum group, community garden tour, and healthy food to purchase!
New for 2024 - a Special Earth Day Edition of MakerFest in partnership with Grand Traverse County RecycleSmart!This year we'll have our annual celebration of Making and all things STEAM, PLUS lots of additional great activities and information related to Earth Day. Find all the fun indoors(!) - and perhaps some outdoors. Join us!
Come celebrate Earth Day at the Honey Farm!Bring your own honey pot or small container to pour your own warm honey from our tanks.Sample flavors and tour the facility. Meet vendors who make great things with honey.Bring the family for a day of fun and education.
Practice your Spanish speaking skills. RSVP to lstarsoneck47@gmail.com