Community Calendar

Join us for a guided 1/2-mile spring hike to celebrate the induction of Misty Acres: The Borwell Preserve into the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN).

Misty Acres: The Borwell Preserve will join more than 320 forests nationwide recognized in the Old-Growth Forest Network. A brief induction ceremony, including remarks by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy staff and Leona Addie of the Old-Growth Forest Network, will take place at the Misty Acres Preserve Trailhead before the hike.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Registration is required; updates or cancellations will be emailed to registered participants. If you're completing registration for multiple people, please register each individually.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact us at (231) 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org.

For more information, please contact:
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Michelle Fielstra, Communications & Engagement Specialist
mfielstra@gtrlc.org

Old-Growth Forest Network
Leona Addie, Great Lakes Regional Manager
leona@oldgrowthforest.net

Join Miss Anne for a fun hour of stories, friendship, and crafts! Each week will have a different theme with several stories, a craft and time to play with friends both new and old. Free Event

Mystery unfolds at Magnolia Place Assisted Living when four sassy seniors try to outsmart an evil nurse. Why are residents moving to "the dark side," what IS that mysterious pill, and what happened to Doctor Head? As the Senior Citizen Pageant and a chance to cruise the Caribbean approach, hilarity ensues for these golden gals as they piece together clues.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Classroom
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

Whether this is your first time dabbling with watercolor or you’re a curious intermediate, this one-day overview of watercolor offers a strong foundation for building your own studio practice. Together, we’ll look at an array of watercolor artists and their unique styles. Learn about paint brands, brushes, and papers. Practice color mixing and techniques for achieving texture and layers. Then you’ll be guided through an abstract landscape exercise to practice your skills and explore techniques. Expect plenty of demos and guidance that will help you understand watercolor to create beautiful works of art.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Join the professional advisors from CENTENNIAL WEALTH ADVISORY at Benzonia Public Library. This program will cover Building a Retirement Roadmap, Investing with Confidence, Tax-Efficient Strategies, and Protecting Your Financial Legacy.

It is FREE to attend and you will leave with the information needed to take the next steps toward your financial wellness!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Email info@cen-wealth.com or call (231) 995-9575 Ext. 107 with the following information:
Attendee name(s), phone number, and email address

Join Brad Von Blon for a meander through the Offield Family Working Forest Reserve to enjoy spring wildflowers.

For more information about upcoming Little Traverse Conservancy events, click here.

Mystery unfolds at Magnolia Place Assisted Living when four sassy seniors try to outsmart an evil nurse. Why are residents moving to "the dark side," what IS that mysterious pill, and what happened to Doctor Head? As the Senior Citizen Pageant and a chance to cruise the Caribbean approach, hilarity ensues for these golden gals as they piece together clues.

Construction Hike for Hope events bring the construction community together to raise awareness about mental health and create opportunities for connection and support. Since 2009, AFSP’s Hike for Hope events have united friends, family members, colleagues, and neighbors to raise funds for suicide prevention. These funds support AFSP’s education programs in schools and workplaces, resources for those who have lost loved ones, advocacy for critical mental health legislation, and scientific research.

Come roller skate with us! Bring your own skates or rent from us and get ready to have fun!
Two sessions: 12-2pm, 3-5pm

$5 Admission/ $5 skate rental

Tickets available to purchase in-person. Cash, credit, and tap to pay accepted.

**If you need rental skates, make sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly.

Helmets are recommended, but not required.

Hangry’s concession will be available throughout the event.

Mystery unfolds at Magnolia Place Assisted Living when four sassy seniors try to outsmart an evil nurse. Why are residents moving to "the dark side," what IS that mysterious pill, and what happened to Doctor Head? As the Senior Citizen Pageant and a chance to cruise the Caribbean approach, hilarity ensues for these golden gals as they piece together clues.