Community Calendar

The Guided Walking History Tours of Traverse City will begin its tenth season on July 9th, following the National Cherry Festival.

The informative tour is about two and a half hours covering a two-mile route. The tours begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner 6th and Union St. near downtown.

There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times.

For 2025 our 10:00 AM walking tours begin on Wednesday July 9th and continue daily through October 8th. No reservations are needed, simply arrive by 10:00 AM please.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay!
Students will create and decorate two ornaments! Perfect for the holiday season or for year-round decor. A pick-up date will be emailed once the final firing is completed. All supplies are provided.

CERAMICS FOR KIDS: ages 7 & Up
ORNAMENTS!

REGISTER

NOVEMBER 12, 2025

WEDNESDAY

4 - 5pm

REGISTER BY: Nov. 10

CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

For ages 7 and up!

Petoskey, MI — Harbor Hall is inviting the Northern Michigan community to join us for a special event, “Share the Warmth,” on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 12:00–2:00 PM at Harbor Hall Residential & Main Office, 704 Emmet Street, Petoskey.
As temperatures drop, many local families struggle to stay warm. Harbor Hall is collecting gently used coats, hats, and gloves to be distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the community.
This year’s event features a special partnership with The Sports Marketing Agency and an appearance by an NFL alumni guest, who will join staff, volunteers, and community members to raise awareness and inspire generosity.

“Winter in Northern Michigan can be tough,” said Barb Weston, CEO. “We want to make sure everyone has a way to stay warm — and to show how much our community cares for one another.”

Donations can be dropped off at the event or in advance at Harbor Hall’s main office during regular business hours. All are welcome to attend, meet the special guest, and help spread warmth and kindness this winter season.

Join us for Volunteer Happy Hour! We'll have some library tasks to work on as a group, plus time for snacks and chit-chat. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to join us if you're able.

GRAND TRAVERSE MUSICALE PROGRAM-“Musical Moments” features the St. Francis Singers.

The singers are under the direction of Jamie Hardesty.
Grand Traverse Musicale 2025 Scholarship winners, Wren Walter and Anna McIntyre will be singing. See them perform at Mission Hill Church (formerly First Congregational Church) 6105 Center Road Traverse City, MI 49686

Join us for BOOKENDs, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library’s book discussion group.

The group meets at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month (except July, August & December) in the library’s lower level Community Meeting Room.
Books for the upcoming month will be available at the library’s front desk, or use the Libby app to borrow the title from the library’s digital collection.

November’s selection is Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal.

Enjoy the company of fellow book lovers while discussing “Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women” by Kate Moore. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

November 13, 2025, 4 pm* *Please note start time change*
The Mills Community House & ZOOM

Join the Benzie Area Historical Society for their upcoming monthly Benzonia Academy Lecture on Thursday, November 13th, at 4 pm at the Mills Community House. Jane Purkis and Jimmy McLaren will share the history of the Benzonia Public Library and Mills Community House, celebrating their 100 years of service to the community.

This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, held on the second Thursday of each month. Admission is by donation, with a recommended donation of $5.

To learn more about the November 13th lecture, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society’s website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.